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products made outside of Thailand or in country

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to invite

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like this, in this way

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soak, steep in liquid

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to wash in water, to rinse

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dry in the sun

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to contact or get in touch with someone

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in that case, if that's how it is

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way in, entrance

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in order to, in order that

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wrong, incorrect

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can't do it, unable to, is incapable of (lack of physical strength)

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particle: to emphasize the finality of the information

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to stop in, over

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early in the evening (6 pm - 9 pm)

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where is it?

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one (used in combinations like 21, 31)

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he, she, they (third person), you - for children, intimates, of equal status

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to implore

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trade, engage, in trade

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to make known, inform, report

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to inject

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the same as, in like manner

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to be in trouble, distressed

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separately, independently, on one's own, on the contrary, far from it

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according to, as, in the way that, as may be

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to import, introduce, bring in

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to invite (only for monk)

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to guarantee, insure, assure

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to fine, impose a fine

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talk it over, consult

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entrance into a lane (top of soi)

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effect, affectation, influence

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to bury, inter

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Buddha image

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to consider, inquire, meditate

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in addition, more, extra; to add, increase; to be additional, added

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to increase

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not in time, to be late

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to be terrible, to be in a bad way

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to arrange, put in order, organize

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elect (as in a political election)

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knowledge (used mainly in compounds)

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to investigate

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just, about, around (often implying "as little as...")

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to detect, find out, probe into

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to communicate, convey (message, news or information)

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really?, particle: asking for confirmation "am I right in assuming that?"

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to be free, independent

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polite particle: used in statements and questions by males

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classifier for things in lumps (lump, cake, piece)

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island, isle

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"thank you" (superior to inferior)

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data, information

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complete (in quantity), to include all the members of a limited set of items

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to be hot-tempered, short-tempered, quick-tempered, impatient

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so-so, just, to be indifferent, have a relaxed view of life

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same, identical

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lesson in a textbook, text or lines of a play

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to coordinate, integrate, bring together

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to adjust, improve, make an adjustment

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to be sick, ill, get ill

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wind instrument

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to increase

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for, in order that, so

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picture, image, vision

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to be drunk, inebriated

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to specify, identify

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list of items

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to iron (cloth)

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to invest (finance)

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institute, institution

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to feel well, be in good health

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to interview

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debt, liability, indebtedness

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particle: used in the negative when making a contradiction

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to cut into pieces, to slice

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classifier for Buddha images, King, Queen

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person, individual

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excuse me, I'm sorry

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copy, issue, edition; classifier for letters or newspapers

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I, me (usually female, possibly male speaking to person of inferior status)

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to invite, go ahead, please do, help yourself

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soon, otherwise, or else, in just a minute, in just a moment

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to intend

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to contact, get in touch with

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to be broken, shatter (fragile things breaking into many pieces)

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sack, bag, food in bags

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you (to intimates or inferiors), her

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person, individual, people

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freedom, a monument in Bangkok

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to wish, desire, want, intend, mean, purpose, aim

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to change to, become, transform, alter, turn into

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song, songs (more common in place of music)

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to lose to someone (as in a game), allergic to, sensitive to

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it is not so, it is not the one (meant), negative response

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it's nothing, not at all, don't mention it

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phase, space; in the time of, in the period of

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between, in the middle of, the middle, among

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house (used in certain combinations only)

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to show, display, indicate

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foundation, main idea, core

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yard (36 inches)

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carton, classifier for packages or things wrapped in paper

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like, as, as if, as though, same, similar

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classifier for things and inanimate objects

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India, Indian

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Indonesia, Indonesian

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center, middle, intermediate, moderate

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bottle; classifier for things in bottles

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to be, is, am, are, mean ( formal, written)

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to hit, bump into

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isn't it so, isn't it the one?

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to inspect

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slash (used in addresses), to superimpose, lay on top, run over

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to believe in (a religion)

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to be light in weight

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to be in good condition, all set, to be ready

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field (as in airfield, sports field, etc.)

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to be important

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corner, intersection (four way), crossroad

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to invite, urge, persuade someone to do something

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finger, inch (English system)

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leading actor, hero; monk, abbot, Buddha image

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how, in what way, how? (question word) (informal)

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to share, join in, participate, to add, calculate, compute

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to think, say, criticize, have an opinion; that (as in “said that”)

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one (1), in front of classifier

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by himself, herself, themselves, etc., without outside help of influence

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near each other (in this instance)

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near each other (in this instance)

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to get an injection

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to be calm, still, passive, indifferent

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around here, in this area

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swollen, inflamed

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national I.D. card

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to be impossible

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unrelated, irrelevant

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for actions you haven’t done yet but intend to

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for a lot longer, in a long time

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to be short in height

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abdomen, stomach, intestinal area

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to include, combine, add, add up, sum up

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at all (after negative); so, then, consequently, intensifier

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to wear, to put in or on

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meet, run into (someone)

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how, in what way (formal)

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the; him, her, it, them

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to, at, in

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for, in order to

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in, into, from

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he, it

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oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves

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his, her, its; sound; bran

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that, it

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to assure, insure

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to enter, go in, come in

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to import; to be important

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despite, in spite of

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to hire, involve

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interior, inside

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to impose

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to interest, involve

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to indicate, signal

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to invite

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to ignore

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picture, image

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to intervene

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to install

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to increase, raise

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to imagine

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inquiry, enquiry, investigation

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to insist

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to go in, come in, come back, return

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to improve

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to control, check, inspect, monitor

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to intend, be used

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to question, interrogate

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here is, here are, this is, these are

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to imply, implicate

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to comprise, include; to behave

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vast, immense

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to manufacture, invent, make

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to record, check in

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to inspire

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to inform

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clear; Internet

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herself, itself

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to identify

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to indicate, signal

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character, individual

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to interrupt

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to invest

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to increase

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internal, interior, intern

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even, indeed

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rise, raise, increase

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incapable, incompetent

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surprising, amazing, incredible

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to interpret

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to introduce

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to integrate

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to emit, issue

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to isolate, insulate

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to grow, increase, expand

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to illustrate

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to invent

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to include

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to fill, fill in, fulfill

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intermediate, intermediary

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to grow, increase

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without question, inevitably

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autonomous, independent

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on top, about it

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to incite, encourage

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accusation, indictment

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to rape, infringe

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straight away, immediately

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garment, item or article of clothing

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native, indigenous peoples

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excessive, inordinate

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insufficient, inadequate

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unavoidable, inevitable

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to influence

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tenant; incumbent, holder

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to invade, overrun

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ice, ice cream; mirror

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concerned, involved

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to inflict

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to mark off, clock in, clock out, aim

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to institute, introduce

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remote, isolated, insolated

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madness, folly, insanity

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meeting, interview

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to bait, prime, begin, initiate

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to give information, get information

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offence, infrigement, infraction

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to deepen, make deeper, go further into

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to inherit

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to ram, drive in, hammer in, sink in

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to impress, upset

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inside, indoors

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annex, appendix, related issue

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to issue from, emanate from, come from, radiate from

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to collapse, cave in, fall down

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difference, uneveness, inequality

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question, interviewing, interrogation, questioning, test

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to explore, investigate, examine

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space, distance, interval

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replacement, standing in

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thumb, inch

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to plug in, connect

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to imprison, jail, put in jail, trap

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inifinite, infinity

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snag, drawback, disadvantage, inconvenience

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preliminary, introductory

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to infer, induce, result in , lead to

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to inflate, blow up, swell

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haste, impatience

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to introduce, impose, establish, institute

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imminent, impending

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imprint, print, mark, impression

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to freeze, ice over, suspend

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to breathe in, inhale, aspire to

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to assimilate, take in

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to embody, incarnate

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to contaminate, infect

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to pierce, drill, break into

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to implant, set up, establish

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familiar, informal

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need, necessity, urgent, imperative

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to populate, inhabit

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to deduct, deduce, infer, figure out

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contributor, intervener

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nervous, irritable

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to imitate

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gigantic, immense

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inside, in it

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to investigate, hold inquiry, conduct a survey

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to insult

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not in the least

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to incorporate, insert, merge

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to knock over, knock into

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transient, interim, provisional

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meanwhile, in the meantime

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to insert

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strike, striking, stamp, impression, punch

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to industrialize

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loneliness, isolation, insulation

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to impose, levy, withdraw, remove

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to alert, inform, warn

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rating, share index, quoted value

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to teach, educate, inform

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effect, incidence

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to reverse, invert

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to include, encompass, incorporate

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to contact, get in touch with

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checker, inspector, auditor

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to bite, overlap into

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independently, irrespective of, regardless of

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naïve, innocent

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inadequacy, insufficiency

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to impute to, attribute to

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bloody, cruel, covered in blood

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in no way, not in the least, not at all

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to cross again, retake, show again, iron

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incitement, incentive

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to hinder, hamper, get in the way of

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to immigrate

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incompetence, incapability

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to improvise

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to initiate, introduce

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unlikely, improbable

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growing, increasing

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luminous, illuminated; light

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to be incumbent upon

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assiduous, industrious, careful

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harmful, ill-fated

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to influence, have an influence on

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basically, fundamentally, inherently

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to beg, implore

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implanting, setting up, establishment, implantation, installation

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to award, give, issue

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butcher; to fill in, get clogged up

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to intimidate

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to manhandle, ill-treat, misuse, slight

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privacy, intimacy

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to inject

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exploration, investigation, examination

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to creak, squeak, crackle, give in, strike

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transmitter, issuer

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to stumble, trip, run into, prop up, score

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promoter, instigator, developer

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statement, list; relieved; put in relief; rolled up

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deliberately, on purpose, intentionally

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involved in

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pro (n) (adv) nhỏ bé, ít hơn

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pro (n) (adv) nhỏ, bé, chút ít

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take part in

WNS: (v.)

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She is me. ☊ Cô ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1
He is me. ☊ Anh ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1
The glove is at the train station. ☊ Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1
The goat is at the train station. ☊ Con dê ở đu quay. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1
He is hers. ☊ Anh ấy là của cô ấy. ☊ Possession
This is apple juice / This is the apple juice. ☊ Đây là nước ép táo. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners
She is that bee. ☊ Cô ấy là con ong đó. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners
That is me. ☊ Kia là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners
This is me. ☊ Đây là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners
He is rich. ☊ Anh ấy giàu. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2
She is forever mine. ☊ Cô ấy vĩnh viễn là của tôi. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2
It is a bee. ☊ Nó là một con ong. ☊ Basics 2
She is American / an American. ☊ Cô ấy là người Mỹ. ☊ Basics 2
It is a sheet of paper. ☊ Nó là một tờ giấy. ☊ Basics 2
No, I do not like drinking tea. ☊ Không, tôi không thích uống trà. ☊ Negation
My name is ☊ Tên tôi là ☊ Common Phrases
Sorry, I want bread. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn bánh mì. ☊ Common Phrases
I am sorry! / I apologize! ☊ Tôi xin lỗi! ☊ Common Phrases
Say sorry in English. ☊ Nói xin lỗi bằng tiếng Anh. ☊ Common Phrases
It is a newspaper. ☊ Nó là một tờ báo. ☊ Classifiers 1
I like instant noodles. ☊ Tôi thích mì ăn liền. ☊ Food
Where is the shirt? ☊ Cái áo ở đâu? ☊ Questions 1
Who am I? ☊ Tôi là ai? ☊ Questions 1
They do not know how to use it. ☊ Họ không biết dùng nó. ☊ Verbs 1
The child wants to play with it. ☊ Đứa trẻ muốn chơi với nó. ☊ Verbs 1
I do not need a man. ( # I do not bite a man.) ☊ Tôi không cần một người đàn ông. ☊ Verbs 1
You dance and I sing. (# buy) ☊ Bạn múa và tôi hát. ☊ Verbs 1
It is a turtle. ☊ ☊
The table is light brown. ☊ Chiếc bàn có màu nâu nhạt. ☊ Colors
My shirt is light violet and deep gray. ☊ Cái áo của tôi có màu tím nhạt và xám đậm. ☊ Colors
The banana is not yellow. ☊ Quả chuối không có màu vàng. ☊ Colors
The lemon is yellow. ☊ Quả chanh có màu vàng. ☊ Colors
Vietnamese is very hard. ☊ Tiếng Việt rất khó. ☊ Adjectives 1
English is very easy. ☊ Tiếng Anh rất dễ. ☊ Adjectives 1
My dog is very quick. ☊ Con chó của tôi rất nhanh. ☊ Adjectives 1
I do not laugh because I am happy. I am happy because I laugh. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1
Am I quick or slow? ☊ Tôi nhanh hay chậm? ☊ Adjectives 1
The pho is not cheap. ☊ Phở không rẻ. ☊ Adjectives 1
He is a funny man. ☊ Anh ấy là một người đàn ông hài hước. ☊ Adjectives 1
The tv is very expensive. ☊ Cái tivi rất đắt. ☊ Adjectives 1
I love him because he is honest. ☊ Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. ☊ Adjectives 1
He reads the important newspapers. ☊ Anh ấy đọc những tờ báo quan trọng. ☊ Adjectives 1
Pho is not cheap. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1
His chair is not new. ☊ Cái ghế của anh ấy không mới. ☊ Adjectives 1
She is very patient with us. ☊ Cô ấy rất kiên nhẫn với chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 1
I think it is not interesting. ☊ Tôi nghĩ nó không hay. ☊ Adjectives 1
Watching television is very interesting. ☊ Xem tivi rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1
That is a patient man. ☊ Đó là một người đàn ông kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1
Your question is very interesting. ☊ Câu hỏi của bạn rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1
He is not independent. ☊ Anh ấy không độc lập. ☊ Adjectives 1
It is a short spoon. ☊ Nó là một cái muỗng ngắn. ☊ Adjectives 1
Where is the modern phone? ☊ Chiếc điện thoại hiện đại ở đâu? ☊ Adjectives 1
The snake is very long. ☊ Con rắn rất dài. ☊ Adjectives 1
My lunch is very bad. ☊ Bữa trưa của tôi rất tệ. ☊ Adjectives 1
She is very stubborn. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1
The fish is very sad. ☊ Con cá rất buồn. ☊ Adjectives 1
That is a egoistic cat. ☊ Đó là một con mèo ích kỷ. ☊ Adjectives 1
He is very friendly. ☊ Anh ấy rất thân thiện. ☊ Adjectives 1
The phone is really handy / convenient. ☊ Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. ☊ Adjectives 1
My cat is very heavy. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất nặng. ☊ Adjectives 1
I go if you go. ☊ Tôi đi nếu bạn đi. ☊ Conjunctions
I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions
If you cook then I eat. ☊ Nếu bạn nấu thì tôi ăn. ☊ Conjunctions
I drink when I want. ☊ Tôi uống khi tôi muốn. ☊ Conjunctions
Sorry, but it is mine. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng nó là của tôi. ☊ Conjunctions
When I sleep, the cat sleeps. ☊ Khi tôi ngủ thì con mèo ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions
When I ask, you answer. ☊ ☊ Conjunctions
Although he is Vietnamese, he does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ ☊ Conjunctions
I drink coffee before I sleep. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions
I do not like meat, so I do not eat it. ☊ Tôi không thích thịt, nên tôi không ăn nó. ☊ Conjunctions
I buy a newspaper in order to read. ☊ Tôi mua một tờ báo để đọc. ☊ Conjunctions
Can I bother you a little? ☊ Tôi có thể làm phiền bạn một chút không? ☊ Numbers
I have eight books in total. ☊ Tôi có tổng cộng tám quyển sách. ☊ Numbers
A half of ten is five. ☊ Một nửa của mười là năm. ☊ Numbers
He is cooking lunch at the moment. ☊ Anh ấy đang nấu bữa trưa vào lúc này. ☊ Continuous
The child is sleeping now. ☊ Hiện tại đứa trẻ đang ngủ. ☊ Continuous
What is she doing? ☊ Cô ấy đang làm gì? ☊ Continuous
I sing when I am running. ☊ Tôi hát khi tôi đang chạy. ☊ Continuous
It is my last bird. ☊ Nó là con chim cuối cùng của tôi. ☊ Ordinal numbers
The first person is him. ☊ Người đầu tiên là anh ấy. ☊ Ordinal numbers
He is my first friend. ☊ Anh ấy là người bạn đầu tiên của tôi. ☊ Ordinal numbers
Who is the last person? ☊ Ai là người cuối cùng? ☊ Ordinal numbers
I do not allow me to fail. I do not let myself fail. ☊ ☊ Verbs 2
I want to invent a television. ☊ Tôi muốn phát minh một cái tivi. ☊ Verbs 2
Who wants to invent? ☊ Ai muốn phát minh? ☊ Verbs 2
They invent a new computer. ☊ Họ phát minh một cái máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 2
I hug my cat while it sleeps. ☊ Tôi ôm con mèo của tôi trong khi nó ngủ. ☊ Verbs 2
Love like there is no tomorrow. ☊ Yêu như không có ngày mai! ☊ Dates and Time
I need it for tomorrow. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time
Today she is not fine. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy không khoẻ. ☊ Dates and Time
How old do you think she is? ☊ Bạn nghĩ cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ Dates and Time
This year is the second year. ☊ Năm nay là năm thứ hai. ☊ Dates and Time
May is a long month. ☊ Tháng năm là một tháng dài. ☊ Dates and Time
January is the first month of the year. ☊ Tháng một là tháng đầu tiên của năm. ☊ Dates and Time
The cat is outside. ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1
What is her book about? ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1
Summer is from April to June. ☊ Mùa hè là từ tháng tư đến tháng sáu. ☊ Prepositions 1
There is water in this bottle. ☊ Có nước ở trong cái chai này. ☊ Prepositions 1
There is a cat in front.(in the front) ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1
He helps me before I help him. ☊ Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi trước khi tôigiúp đỡ anh ấy. ☊ Prepositions 1
Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1
I do not know who is behind me. ☊ Tôi không biết ai ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1
The watch is in the wallet. ☊ Chiếc đồng hồ ở trong cái ví. ☊ Prepositions 1
The chair is behind the table. ☊ Cái ghế ở phía sau cái bàn. ☊ Prepositions 1
Which ocean is the largest and which ocean is the smallest? ☊ Đại dương nào lớn nhất và đại dương nào nhỏ nhất? ☊ Geography
Asia is very big. ☊ Châu Á rất lớn. ☊ Geography
Is there an accident in Asia? ☊ Có một tai nạn ở châu Á ư? ☊ Common Phrases 2
Hurry up if you want to win. ☊ Nhanh lên nếu bạn muốn thắng. ☊ Common Phrases 2
My parents live in Spain. ☊ Ba mẹ tôi sống ở Tây Ban Nha. ☊ Countries 1
She is Russian. ☊ Cô ấy là người Nga. ☊ Countries 1
Who lives in Portugal? ☊ Ai sống ở Bồ Đào Nha? ☊ Countries 1
Do you want to live in Switzerland? ☊ Bạn có muốn sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ không? ☊ Countries 1
South Korea and India have many delicious dishes. ☊ Hàn Quốc và Ấn Độ có nhiều món ăn ngon. ☊ Countries 1
It is not our culture. ☊ Nó không phải là văn hoá của chúng tôi. ☊ Countries 1
What is your citizenship? ☊ Quốc tịch của bạn là gì? ☊ Countries 1
An independent country ☊ Một quốc gia độc lập ☊ Countries 1
What is the truth? ☊ Sự thật là gì? ☊ Nominalization
This is the beginning. ☊ Đây là sự bắt đầu. ☊ Nominalization
When is the beginning of time? ☊ Sự khởi đầu của thời gian là khi nào? ☊ Nominalization
Sorry, can you help me? I am lost. ☊ ☊
He is a famous songwriter. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1
Who is your lawyer? ☊ Luật sư của bạn là ai? ☊ Jobs 1
Where is my secretary? ☊ Thư ký của tôi ở đâu? ☊ Jobs 1
Who is the comedian? ☊ Ai là diễn viên hài? ☊ Jobs 1
The architect is drawing. ☊ Kiến trúc sư đang vẽ. ☊ Jobs 1
Becoming an architect is not simple. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1
Who is the leader? ☊ Ai là nhà lãnh đạo? ☊ Jobs 1
The monk is listening to me. ☊ Nhà sư đang lắng nghe tôi. ☊ Jobs 1
The cat is about to eat lunch. ☊ Con mèo sắp ăn bữa trưa. ☊ Future
My future is gray. ☊ Tương lai của tôi màu xám. ☊ Future
This is our future. ☊ Đây là tương lai của chúng tôi. ☊ Future
I will bite you if you want. ☊ Tôi sẽ cắn bạn nếu bạn muốn. ☊ Future
She is very flexible, because she is a secretary. ☊ Cô ấy rất linh hoạt vì cô ấy là một thư ký. ☊ Attributes
What is beauty? ☊ ☊ Attributes
Patience is an advantage (being patient ...) ☊ Kiên nhẫn là một lợi thế. ☊ Attributes
Being beautiful is a disadvantage. ☊ Đẹp là một bất lợi. ☊ Attributes
I do not like your impoliteness. ☊ Tôi không thích sự bất lịch sự của bạn. ☊ Attributes
My secretary is a diligent and independent person. ☊ ☊ Attributes
My father is a smart person. ☊ Bố của tôi là một người thông minh. ☊ Attributes
My cat is very mean. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. ☊ Attributes
The child is very diligent. ☊ Đứa trẻ rất siêng năng. ☊ Attributes
care, to be interested ☊ quan tâm ☊ Attributes
This cook is very professional. ☊ Đầu bếp này rất chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Attributes
My mother is very gullible, but my father (dad) is not. ☊ Mẹ của tôi rất cả tin nhưng bố của tôi thì không. ☊ Attributes
My parents punish me because I do not work. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. ☊ Verbs 2.5
I realise (that) I do not love him. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi không yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 2.5
I realize that i love her so much. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi yêu cô ấy rất nhiều. ☊ Verbs 2.5
The cat affirms it hates the pink fish. ☊ Con mèo khẳng định nó ghét con cá màu hồng. ☊ Verbs 2.5
I think I need to practice more. ☊ Tôi nghĩ tôi cần luyện tập nhiều hơn. ☊ Verbs 2.5
How do you face it? ☊ Bạn đối mặt với nó như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 2.5
Do you support me? ( 2, interjection) ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5
When she returns, she is happier than I think. ☊ Khi cô ấy trở lại, cô ấy hạnh phúc hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Verbs 2.5
The man wants to find out who is the happiest woman. ☊ Người đàn ông muốn tìm ra ai là người phụ nữ hạnh phúc nhất. ☊ Verbs 2.5
You deserve it. ☊ Bạn xứng đáng với nó. ☊ Verbs 2.5
She is not bad. / She is not ugly. ☊ Cô ấy không xấu. ☊ Adjectives 1.5
Sorry I am a bit gullible. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi hơi cả tin. ☊ Adjectives 1.5
She is a diligent student. ☊ Cô ấy là một học sinh chăm chỉ. ☊ Adjectives 1.5
She is a bit ugly but she is not bad. ☊ Cô ấy hơi xấu nhưng cô ấy không xấu. ☊ Adjectives 1.5
Sometimes I think I am a cat. ☊ Đôi khi tôi nghĩ tôi là một con mèo. ☊ Frequency
This fan is new. ☊ Cái quạt này mới. ☊ Objects 2
The child is opening the refrigerator. ☊ Đứa trẻ đang mở cái tủ lạnh. ☊ Objects 2
My card is red. ☊ Cái thiệp của tôi có màu đỏ. ☊ Objects 2
She is not a magnet. ☊ Cô ấy không phải là một nam châm. ☊ Objects 2
This is the seventh pencil. ☊ Đây là cái bút chì thứ bảy. ☊ Objects 2
 The cat is using the tablet (computer). ☊ Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. ☊ Objects 2
Once I love someone, I will make him happy. ☊ Một khi tôi yêu một ai đó, tôi sẽ làm anh ấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Conjunctions 2
You are crying but I do not know. ☊ Bạn đang khóc vậy mà tôi không biết. ☊ Conjunctions 2
She is like that. ☊ Cô ấy là như vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2
In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2
He buys a watch. However, he does not use it. ☊ Anh ấy mua một cái đồng hồ. Tuynhiên, anh ấy không dùng nó. ☊ Conjunctions 2
Today is Sunday, therefore we sleep. ☊ Hôm nay là chủ nhật, vậy nên chúng tôi ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions 2
I think therefore I exist. ☊ Toi nghi vay nen toi ton tai ☊ Conjunctions 2
You will see it immediately. ☊ Bạn sẽ thấy nó ngay lập tức. ☊ Adverbs
Anyway I am still here with you. ☊ Dù sao tôi vẫn ở đây với bạn. ☊ Adverbs
Anyway I do not need him. ☊ Dù sao tôi cũng không cần anh ấy. ☊ Adverbs
He is having a meal in the living room. ☊ Anh ấy đang dùng bữa ở phòng khách. ☊ Places
The monks live in the pagoda. ☊ Những nhà sư sống ở chùa. ☊ Places
The lounge is the center of the hotel. ☊ Phòng khách là trung tâm của khách sạn. ☊ Places
That is the first castle that I see. ☊ Đó là cái lâu đài đầu tiên tôi thấy. ☊ Places
What is the kid looking for in the castle? ☊ Đứa trẻ đang tìm cái gì ở lâu đài? ☊ Places
This is my address. ☊ Đây là địa chỉ của tôi. ☊ Places
I live in this area. ☊ Tôi sống ở khu vực này. ☊ Places
Which building is yours? ☊ Toà nhà nào là của bạn? ☊ Places
My family is at the square. ☊ Gia đình của tôi đang ở quảng trường. ☊ Places
I am in prison. ☊ Tôi đang ở tù. ☊ Places
This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places
This is our bookshop ☊ Đây là hiệu sách của chúng tôi. ☊ Places
Where is the longest border? ☊ Biên giới dài nhất ở đâu? ☊ Places
This is a famous region ☊ Đây là một vùng nổi tiếng. ☊ Places
The post office is yellow. ☊ Bưu điện có màu vàng. ☊ Places
This tunnel is longer than I thought. ☊ Đường hầm này dài hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Places
This cave is very difficult to find. ☊ Hang này rất khó tìm. ☊ Places
What time is it? ☊ Bây giờ là mấy giờ? ☊ Places
Now it is twenty to three. ☊ Bây giờ là ba giờ kém hai mươi. ☊ Places
Who is asking for the time? ☊ Ai đang hỏi giờ? ☊ Places
She does not know how to ask for the time in Vietnamese. ☊ Cô ấy không biết làm thế nào để hỏi giờ bằng tiếng Việt. ☊ Places
I will try Indonesian instant noodles. ☊ Tôi sẽ thử món mì ăn liền Indonesia. ☊ Countries 2
They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2
The girl sings in Polish. ☊ Cô gái hát bằng tiếng Ba Lan. ☊ Countries 2
My father does not buy this bottle of wine in Sweden. ☊ Bố tôi không mua chai rượu nàyở Thuỵ Điển. ☊ Countries 2
This is a Greek dictionary. ☊ Đây là một cuốn từ điển Hy Lạp. ☊ Countries 2
When will they publish that book in Greece? ☊ Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? ☊ Countries 2
I want to study in Thailand. ☊ Tôi muốn học ở Thái Lan. ☊ Countries 2
Who invented the phone? ☊ Ai đã phát minh điện thoại? ☊ Past
My parents are travelling in Africa. ☊ Bố mẹ của tôi đang du lịch ở châu Phi. ☊ Travel
The luggage of the man is only a book. ☊ Hành lý của người đàn ông chỉ là một quyển sách. ☊ Travel
This city has two international hotels. ☊ Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. ☊ Travel
I want( to go) to visit my relatives in Russia. ☊ Tôi muốn đi thăm họ hàng của tôi ở Nga. ☊ Travel
The man is visiting a castle. ☊ Người đàn ông đang thăm một lâu đài. ☊ Travel
They start to import fish. ☊ Họ bắt đầu nhập khẩu cá. ☊ Verbs 3
The cook appears in the church. ☊ Người đầu bếp xuất hiện ở nhà thờ. ☊ Verbs 3
The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3
Let me introduce you to my apple. ☊ Để tôi giới thiệu bạn với quả táo của tôi. ☊ Verbs 3
He introduces his parents. ☊ Anh ấy giới thiệu bố mẹ của mình. ☊ Verbs 3
You are introducing her. ☊ Bạn đang giới thiệu cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 3
They need to define it. ☊ Họ cần định nghĩa nó. ☊ Verbs 3
It is hard to define what love is. ☊ Khó định nghĩa yêu là gì. ☊ Verbs 3
It It is very important so I cannot wait. ☊ Nó rất quan trọng nên tôi không thể chờ. ☊ Verbs 3
Come here immediately! ☊ Đến đây ngay lập tức! ☊ Verbs 3
First I will explain it to you. ☊ Đầu tiên, tôi sẽ giải thích nó cho bạn. ☊ Verbs 3
How can I contact you? ☊ Tôi có thể liên hệ bạn như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 3
This book is read by me. ☊ Quyển sách này được đọc bởi tôi. ☊ Passive
It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive
Which country is between Spain and France? ☊ Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? ☊ Prepositions 2
She is outside ☊ Cô ấy ở bên ngoài. ☊ Prepositions 2
There is a village next to the border. ☊ Có một ngôi làng ở cạnh biên giới. ☊ Prepositions 2
What is on the bed? ☊ Cái gì ở trên cái giường? ☊ Prepositions 2
The cat is on the computer. ☊ Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. ☊ Prepositions 2
The dog is under the bed. ☊ Con chó ở dưới cái giường. ☊ Prepositions 2
He is on the left and she is on the right ☊ Anh ấy ở bên trái và cô ấy ở bên phải. ☊ Prepositions 2
He is the cook of the program. ☊ Anh ấy là đầu bếp của chương trình. ☊ Education
I have an idea. ☊ Tôi có một ý tưởng. ☊ Education
The man has an important text. ☊ Người đàn ông có một văn bản quan trọng. ☊ Education
She sends me an inportant document. ☊ Cô ấy gửi cho tôi một văn bản quan trọng. ☊ Education
Today I have three lectures at two universities. ☊ Hôm nay, tôi có ba bài giảng tại hai đại học. ☊ Education
Me elder brother is not a lazy researcher. ☊ Anh trai của tôi không phải là mộtnghiên cứu sinh lười biếng. ☊ Education
It is okay ☊ cũng được ☊ Common Phrases 3
Happiness is a place between too little and too much. ☊ Hạnh phúc là một nơi giữa quá ít và quá nhiều. ☊ Common Phrases 3
Can I invite you to dance with me? ☊ Tôi có thể mời bạn múa với tôi không? ☊ Common Phrases 3
I invite you for a glass of wine. ☊ Tôi mời bạn một ly rượu. ☊ Common Phrases 3
Do I bother you? ☊ Tôi có làm phiền bạn không? ☊ Common Phrases 3
Can I bother you a little? ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 3
Help! I am lost! ☊ Giúp! Tôi bị lạc! ☊ Common Phrases 3
Thank you, I have eaten already. ☊ Cảm ơn, tôi đã ăn rồi. ☊ Common Phrases 3
In comparison to you I am more friendly. ☊ So với bạn, tôi thân thiện hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3
Patience is really necessary. ☊ Sự kiên nhẫn thật sự cần thiết. ☊ Common Phrases 3
He is not really perfect. ☊ Anh ấy không thật sự hoàn hảo. ☊ Common Phrases 3
She is poor but honest. ☊ Cô ấy nghèo mà trung thực. ☊ Common Phrases 3
I was really happy until I meet you. ☊ Tôi đã thật sự hạnh phúc cho đến khi tôi gặp bạn. ☊ Common Phrases 3
I will introduce myself. ☊ Tôi sẽ giới thiệu bản thân. ☊ Common Phrases 3
Nobody is perfect. ☊ Không ai hoàn hảo. ☊ Determiners
There is something under the window. ☊ Có cái gì đó ở dưới cửa sổ. ☊ Determiners
Nothing is impossible. ☊ Không có gì là không thể. ☊ Determiners
Every challenge is not simple. ☊ Mọi thử thách đều không đơn giản. ☊ Determiners
M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses
Yes, he is my boyfriend. ☊ Vâng, anh ấy là bạn trai của tôi. ☊ People
Your biggest enemy is always yourself. ☊ Kẻ thù lớn nhất của bạn luôn luôn là bạn. ☊ People
You should not sleep in public. ☊ Các bạn không nên ngủ ở nơi công cộng. ☊ People
The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. ☊ Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia ☊ People
Friendship is an important relationship. ☊ Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. ☊ People
I always appreciate the international friendship between them. ☊ Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. ☊ People
What is the population of Vietnam? ☊ Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? ☊ People
How many customers are buying vegetables in the supermarket? ☊ Có bao nhiêu khách hàng đang mua rau trong siêu thị? ☊ People
Sometimes I want to marry my customers. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi muốn cưới khách hàng của mình. ☊ People
Who is your co-worker? ☊ Ai là đồng nghiệp của bạn? ☊ People
My uncle usually meets the co-workers in the library. ☊ Chú của tôi thường xuyên gặp các đồng nghiệp ở thư viện. ☊ People
Who is the hero and who is the villain? ☊ Ai là anh hùng và ai là kẻ ác? ☊ People
They want to know the wine list in this restaurant. ☊ Họ muốn biết danh sách rượu ở nhà hàng này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
The content of the test is very hard. ☊ Nội dung của bài kiểm tra rất khó. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
The result of my test is very bad. ☊ Kết quả của bài kiểm tra của tôi rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
Those influences are not good for children. ☊ Những ảnh hưởng đó không tốt chonhững đứa trẻ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
What is her role? ☊ Vai trò của cô ấy là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1
That is a correct choice. ☊ Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1
If it is a game ☊ Nếu nó là một trò chơi ☊ Abstract Objects 1
The shortest answer is action. ☊ Câu trả lời ngắn nhất là hành động. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
It is a new phenonemon. ☊ Nó là một hiện tượng mới. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
I cannot repair it. ☊ Tôi không thể sửa nó. ☊ Verbs 4
We dream while our teacher is teaching. ☊ Chúng tôi mơ trong khi giáo viên của chúng tôi đang dạy. ☊ Verbs 4
She teaches very interestingly. ☊ Cô ấy dạy rất hay. ☊ Verbs 4
Do not let it explode! ☊ Không cho nó nổ! ☊ Verbs 4
They shine, while I am sleeping. ☊ Họ toả sáng trong khi tôi đang ngủ. ☊ Verbs 4
I want to invest in a famous hotel here. ☊ Tôi muốn đầu tư vào một khách sạn nổi tiếng ở đây. ☊ Verbs 4
She will fail, because she invested in their bakery. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ thất bại bởi vì cô ấy đã đầu tư vào tiệm bánh của họ. ☊ Verbs 4
invest in ☊ đầu tư vào ☊ Verbs 4
He will become rich if he works diligently. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ trở nên giàu có nếu anh ấylàm việc một cách siêng năng. ☊ Verbs 4
Where does agood idea originate from? ☊ Một ý tưởng hay bắt nguồn từ đâu? ☊ Verbs 4
He cannot prove that is his wallet. ☊ Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. ☊ Verbs 4
He will join the course if his wife agrees. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ tham gia khoá học nếu vợ của anh ấy đồng ý. ☊ Verbs 4
You should not touch anything in the museum. ☊ Bạn không nên chạm vào bất kỳ cái gì trong bảo tàng. ☊ Verbs 4
What is everybody spreading? ☊ ☊ Verbs 4
That mosquito is mine, not theirs. ☊ Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. ☊ Animals 2
Who is the owl? ☊ Ai là con cú? ☊ Animals 2
There is a big spider on the tablet. ☊ Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. ☊ Animals 2
Two camels are walking in the city. ☊ Hai con lạc đà đang đi bộ trong thành phố. ☊ Animals 2
I s the press important? ☊ Báo chí có quan trọng không ? ☊ Communication
Her comment is right. ☊ Bình luận của cô ấy đúng. ☊ Communication
How do you have my information? ☊ Làm thế nào bạn có thông tin của tôi? ☊ Communication
I need to contact him to get the information. ☊ Tôi cần liên hệ anh ấy để lấy thông tin. ☊ Communication
This is a famous international forum. ☊ Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. ☊ Communication
The supermarket network here is very modern. ☊ Mạng lưới siêu thị ở đây rất hiện đại. ☊ Communication
What is the password of this account? ☊ Mật khẩu của tài khoản này là gì? ☊ Communication
This is an online program for everybody. ☊ Đây là một chương trình trực tuyến cho mọi người. ☊ Communication
That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication
The Internet is a computer network. ☊ Internet là một mạng máy tính. ☊ Communication
My computer does not connect with the Internet. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không kết nối với Internet. ☊ Communication
This forum connects with that forum via Internet. ☊ Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. ☊ Communication
They are international reporters. ☊ Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. ☊ Communication
I usually watch this channel in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên xem kênh này vàobuổi tối. ☊ Communication
Please sign in to write comments or feedback. ☊ Làm ơn đăng nhập để viết bình luận hoặc phản hồi. ☊ Communication
sign in ☊ đăng nhập ☊ Communication
Two planes are flying in the sky. ☊ Hai chiếc máy bay đang bay trên bầu trời. ☊ Nature
The air in this city is very bad. ☊ Không khí ở thành phố này rất tệ. ☊ Nature
Her house is next to this river. ☊ Nhà của cô ấy ở bên cạnh con sông này. ☊ Nature
The children play with the stones in the park. ☊ Những đứa trẻ chơi với các hòn đá trong công viên. ☊ Nature
Look! There is an alien in my bag. ☊ Nhìn này! Có một người ngoài hành tinh trong túi của tôi. ☊ Nature
How is the climate of Japan.? ☊ Khí hậu của Nhật như thế nào? ☊ Nature
The climate here is very complicated. ☊ Khí hậu ở đây rất phức tạp. ☊ Nature
Light is very important for life ☊ Ánh sáng rất quan trọng cho sự sống. ☊ Nature
This is an environment-friendly phone. ☊ Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature
That wallet is unique. ☊ Chiếc ví đó là duy nhất. ☊ Adjectives 2
Pho is a popular dish in Vietnam. ☊ Phở là một món ăn phổ biến ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2
Fish is very popular there. ☊ Món cá rất phổ biến ở đó. ☊ Adjectives 2
This area is quiet. ☊ Khu vực này yên tĩnh. ☊ Adjectives 2
He is studying at a private university. ☊ Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. ☊ Adjectives 2
This is the biggest private bank in Vietnam. ☊ Đó là ngân hàng tư nhân lớn nhất ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2
This table is lower than that table. ☊ Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. ☊ Adjectives 2
It is very cold outside. ☊ Bên ngoài rất lạnh. ☊ Adjectives 2
I would rather feel in pain than feel empty. ☊ Tôi thà cảm thấy đau đớn còn hơn cảm thấy trống rỗng. ☊ Adjectives 2
The summer in Vietnam is very hot. ☊ Mùa hè ở Việt Nam rất nóng. ☊ Adjectives 2
Nothing is temporary. ☊ Không có gì là tạm thời. ☊ Adjectives 2
A temporary love is a painful love. ☊ Một tình yêu tạm thời là một tình yêu đau đớn. ☊ Adjectives 2
He is always generous with other people. ☊ Anh ấy luôn hào phóng với những người khác. ☊ Adjectives 2
Sometimes I am curious about other people. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi tò mò về những người khác. ☊ Adjectives 2
She is a calm person ☊ Cô ấy là một người bình tĩnh. ☊ Adjectives 2
He is very stressful ☊ Anh ấy đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Adjectives 2
Our solution is not efficient. ☊ Giải pháp của chúng tôi không hiệu quả. ☊ Adjectives 2
He is not the suitable person for our team. ☊ Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2
I am still young. I still want to go out. ☊ Tôi vẫn trẻ. Tôi vẫn muốn đi chơi. ☊ Adjectives 2
She is two years younger than me. ☊ Cô ấy trẻ hơn tôi hai tuổi. ☊ Adjectives 2
I do not believe you, I need specific evidence. ☊ Tôi không tin bạn, tôi cần những bằng chứng cụ thể. ☊ Adjectives 2
Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2
Do you like the image of a field? ☊ Bạn có thích hình ảnh của một cánh đồng không? ☊ Miscellaneous
This is my statue ☊ Đây là tượng đài của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous
There is a coconut tree behind my house. ☊ Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous
It is not intentional. ☊ Không phải cố tình. ☊ Miscellaneous
Bamboo is a familiar image in Vietnam. ☊ Tre là một hình ảnh quen thuộc ở Việt Nam. ☊ Miscellaneous
Where is the City court? ☊ Toà án thành phố ở đâu? ☊ Politics
What is your opinion? ☊ Ý kiến của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics
I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics
Nobody needs an international election. ☊ Không ai cần một cuộc bầu cử quốc tế. ☊ Politics
The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. ☊ Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics
Crime is becoming more dangerous and more complicated. ☊ Tội phạm đang trở nên nguy hiểm hơnvà phức tạp hơn. ☊ Politics
She is my queen. ☊ Cô ấy là nữ hoàng của tôi. ☊ Politics
This will be an important speech in this election. ☊ Đây sẽ là một bài diễn văn quan trọng trong cuộc bầu cử này. ☊ Politics
This conflict is a threat for the world peace. ☊ Cuộc xung đột này là một mối đe doạ với hoà bình thế giới. ☊ Politics
I do not think that social network is a threat. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. ☊ Politics
Violence is not good for children. ☊ Bạo lực không tốt cho những đứa trẻ. ☊ Politics
What is your plan? ☊ Kế hoạch của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics
He is a presendial candidate. ☊ Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. ☊ Politics
What is the cause of violence? ☊ Nguyên nhân của bạo lực là gì? ☊ Politics
The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. ☊ Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. ☊ Politics
Our plan is to arrest them. ☊ Kế hoạch của chúng tôi là bắt giữ họ. ☊ Politics
Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics
The world peace is influenced by terrorism. ☊ Hoà bình thế giới bị ảnh hưởng bởi khủng bố. ☊ Politics
Terrorism is very dangerous. ☊ Khủng bố rất nguy hiểm. ☊ Politics
to be influenced ☊ bị ảnh hưởng ☊ Politics
Can I buy your ball? ☊ Tôi có thể mua quả bóng của bạn không? ☊ Sports
Playing sports is very good for the children. ☊ Chơi thể thao rất tốt cho các đứa trẻ. ☊ Sports
Where is yout ticket? ☊ Vé của bạn đâu? ☊ Sports
This will be an interesting volleyball match. ☊ Đây sẽ là một trận đấu bóng chuyền hay. ☊ Sports
What is this medal made of? ☊ Chiếc huy chương này được làm bằng gì? ☊ Sports
This medal is for our coach. ☊ Chiếc huy chương này là cho huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi. ☊ Sports
His song about fashion is being listened to a lot. ☊ Bài hát của anh ấy về thời trang đang được nghe rất nhiều. ☊ Arts
He is a famous photographer. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà nhiếp ảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ Arts
The sound of the violin is really good. ☊ Âm thanh của vĩ cầm thật là hay. ☊ Arts
What is the value of this collection? ☊ Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? ☊ Arts
How many religions are there in the world? ☊ Có bao nhiêu tôn giáo trên thế giới? ☊ Abstract Objects 2
What benefits will I have? ☊ Tôi sẽ có những lợi ích gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2
What is the purpose of life? ☊ Mục đích của cuộc sống là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2
We have faith in love. ☊ Chúng tôi có niềm tin trong tình yêu. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
He is talking about her damage. ☊ Anh ấy đang nói về thiệt hại của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
The exit is there. ☊ Lối thoát ở kia. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
This is our only event. ☊ Đây là sự kiện duy nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
What symbol is that? ☊ Đó là ký hiệu gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2
That is the new symbol of Vietnam. ☊ Đó là biểu tượng mới của Việt Nam. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Nobody is at fault. ☊ Không ai có lỗi cả. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Every day I choose a joy. ☊ Mỗi ngày tôi chọn một niềm vui. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Our only responsibility is to build peace. ☊ Trách nhiệm duy nhất của chúng tôi là xây dựng hoà bình. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
The condition of the zoo is very bad. ☊ Trạng thái của sở thú rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
We do not exist in her memory. ☊ Chúng tôi không tồn tại trong ký ức của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. ☊ Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
This entrepreneur is my father. ☊ Vị doanh nhân này là bố của tôi. ☊ Classifiers 2
This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2
That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2
Is that film interesting? ☊ Bộ phim đó hay không? ☊ Classifiers 2
Who put two billion flowers in my bedroom? ☊ Ai đã để hai tỷ đoá hoa trong phòng ngủ của tôi? ☊ Classifiers 2
That dess is made by flowers. ☊ Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. ☊ Classifiers 2
The librarian works in the library. ☊ Người thủ thư làm việc ở thư viện. ☊ Jobs 2
If I am not a librarian, I will be a hairdresser. ☊ Nếu tôi không làm một thủ thư, tôi sẽ làm một thợ làm tóc. ☊ Jobs 2
He is the author of the century. ☊ Anh ấy là tác giả của thế kỷ. ☊ Jobs 2
Who is the author of this book? ☊ Ai là tác giả cuốn sách này? ☊ Jobs 2
The literary career of that author has a big influence. ☊ Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. ☊ Jobs 2
He is a young historian. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2
The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2
Do you need an interpreter? ☊ Bạn có cần một thông dịch viên không? ☊ Jobs 2
He is a young researcher ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà nghiên cứu trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2
My grandmother is sick. ☊ Bà của tôi bị bệnh. ☊ Medical
There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? ☊ Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? ☊ Medical
Dancing is good for health ☊ Nhảy múa tốt cho sức khoẻ. ☊ Medical
Health is the most valuable. ☊ Sức khoẻ là quý giá nhất. ☊ Medical
The doctor notifies my parents about my illness. ☊ Bác sĩ thông báo với bố mẹ về bệnh của tôi. ☊ Medical
Cancer is a dangerous disease. ☊ Ung thư là một bệnh nguy hiểm. ☊ Medical
This is an emergency! ☊ Đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical
Her face is the Sun in my heart. ☊ Khuôn mặt của cô ấy là Mặt Trời trong trái tim của tôi. ☊ Medical
He is a brave patient ☊ Anh ấy là một bệnh nhân dũng cảm. ☊ Medical
What is your blood group? ☊ Nhóm máu của bạn là gì? ☊ Medical
Call the ambulance, this is an emergency! ☊ Gọi xe cấp cứu, đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical
The actor's hair is pink. ☊ Mái tóc của diễn viên này màu hồng. ☊ Medical
Bird flu is a dangerous plague, because it spreads very fast. ☊ Cảm cúm gà là một dịch bệnh nguy hiểm vì nó lây lan rất nhanh. ☊ Medical
My left arm is normal. ☊ Cánh tay bên trái của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical
My brain is normal. ☊ Não của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical
Where is the chest? ☊ Ngực ở đâu? ☊ Medical
Where should I examine? ☊ Tôi nên khám ở đâu? ☊ Medical
My grandparents have always back pain in winter. ☊ Ông bà của tôi luôn bị đau lưng vào mùa đông. ☊ Medical
What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science
The analysis of this theory is wrong. ☊ Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. ☊ Science
What is the volume of this bottle of milk. ☊ Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? ☊ Science
In Vietnam the temperature is very high in summer. ☊ Ở Việt Nam, nhiệt độ rất cao trong mùa hè. ☊ Science
What is the distance from the hospital and the airport. ☊ Khoảng cách từ bệnh viện đến sân bay là gì? ☊ Science
My teacher is sleeping in the laboratory. ☊ Giáo viên của tôi đang ngủ trong phòng thí nghiệm. ☊ Science
Quality is more important than quantity. ☊ Chất lượng quan trọng hơn số lượng. ☊ Science
Peace is not a temporary solution. ☊ Hoà bình không phải là một giải pháp tạm thời. ☊ Science
five meters in a second ☊ Năm mét trong một giây ☊ Science
What is the height of this tree? ☊ Chiều cao của cái cây đó là gì? ☊ Science
The length of this bridge is fifty meters. ☊ Chiều dài của cây cầu này là năm mươi mét. ☊ Science
Many math concepts also appear in physics. ☊ Nhiều khái niệm môn toán cũng xuất hiện trong môn vật lý. ☊ Science
Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science
This book is about biology. ☊ Quyển sách này là về sinh học. ☊ Science
This is my chemistry teacher. ☊ Đây là giáo viên môn hoá học của tôi. ☊ Science
The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. ☊ Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. ☊ Science
The quality of technology increases. ☊ Chất lượng của công nghệ tăng. ☊ Science
Velocity is different from speed. ☊ Vận tốc khác tốc độ. ☊ Science
Her business is not good. ☊ Việc kinh doanh của cô ấy không tốt. ☊ Economics
I need an insurance for my skirt. ☊ Tôi cần một bảo hiểm cho cái váy của tôi. ☊ Economics
The globalization is a popular trend of the modern world. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá là một xu thế phổ biến của thế giới hiện đại. ☊ Economics
He will invest in the gold market. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ đầu tư vào thị trường vàng. ☊ Economics
invest in ☊ đầu tư vào ☊ Economics
You should invest in the stock market. ☊ Bạn nên đầu tư vào thị trường chứng khoán. ☊ Economics
Can I take the bill? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy hoá đơn không? ☊ Economics
The budget to develop the infrastructure is very low. ☊ Kinh phí để phát triển cơ sở hạ tầng là rất thấp. ☊ Economics
two thousand dollars in cash ☊ Hai nghìn đô la bằng tiền mặt ☊ Economics
What is the currency of India? ☊ Tiền tệ của Ấn Độ là gì? ☊ Economics
My father works in a multi-national company. ☊ Bố của tôi làm ở một công ty đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics
This is a multi-national organisation. ☊ Đây là một tổ chức đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics
The advertisement of this compamy is very special. ☊ Quảng cáo của công ty này rất đặc biệt. ☊ Economics
Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics
This interview is very important. ☊ Cuộc phỏng vấn này rất quan trọng. ☊ Economics
I prepared everything for the interview. ☊ Tôi đã chuẩn bị mọi thứ cho cuộc phỏng vấn. ☊ Economics
the interview ☊ Cuộc phỏng vấn ☊ Economics
We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics
Everything has ist price. ☊ Mọi thứ đều có giá của nó. ☊ Economics
He is the director of the insurance company. ☊ Anh ấy là giám đốc của công ty bảo hiểm. ☊ Economics
The secretary of the director is so beautiful. ☊ Thư ký của giám đốc rất đẹp. ☊ Economics
I have an interview to participate in this corporation. ☊ Tôi có một cuộc phỏng vấn để tham gia tập đoàn này. ☊ Economics
His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics
If my company does not evade tax, it will go bankrupt. ☊ Nếu công ty của tôi không trốn thuế, thì nó sẽ phá sản. ☊ Economics
The Sun is i the center of the Solar System ☊ Mặt Trời ở trung tâm của Hệ Mặt Trời. ☊ Astronomy
There is a small universe inside the apple. ☊ Có một vũ trụ nhỏ bên trong quả táo. ☊ Astronomy
The air aon Venus is very hot. ☊ Không khí trên Sao Kim rất nóng. ☊ Astronomy
Hello! I come from Mars. ☊ Xin chào! Tôi đến từ Sao Hoả. ☊ Astronomy
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. ☊ Sao Mộc là hành tinh lớn nhất trong Hệ Mặt Trời. ☊ Astronomy
I flew to Jupiter in my dream. ☊ Tôi đã bay đến Sao Mộc trong giấc mơ của tôi. ☊ Astronomy
There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy
Where is Uranus? ☊ Sao Thiên Vương ở đâu? ☊ Astronomy
Our satellite is going to arrive in Uranus in three days. ☊ Vệ tinh của chúng tôi sẽ đến Sao Thiên Vương trong ba ngày. ☊ Astronomy
That is a Russian satellite. ☊ Đó là một vệ tinh của Nga. ☊ Astronomy
She does not know what a lightyear is. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu một năm ánh sáng là gì. ☊ Astronomy
I will buy a spacecraft and use it to fly to Neptune. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua một chiếc tàu vũ trụ và dùng nó để bay đến Sao Hải Vương. ☊ Astronomy
Pluto is nat a planet ☊ Sao Diêm Vương không phải là mộ thành tinh. ☊ Astronomy
The teachers say she is very obedient. ☊ Các giáo viên nói cô ấy rất ngoan. ☊ Adjectives 3
My son is very obedient. ☊ Con trai của tôi rất ngoan. ☊ Adjectives 3
Your achievement is very remarkable. ☊ Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3
The world economy is not stable. ☊ Kinh tế thế giới không ổn định. ☊ Adjectives 3
This house is very spacious. ☊ Cái nhà này rất rộng. ☊ Adjectives 3
The main color of nature is green. ☊ Màu chính của thiên nhiên là màu xanh lá cây. ☊ Adjectives 3
Our field is very broad. ☊ Cánh đồng của chúng tôi rất rộng. ☊ Adjectives 3
Am I pretty? ☊ Tôi có xinh không? ☊ Adjectives 3
Jealousy is the main cause. ☊ Sự ghen tị là nguyên nhân chính. ☊ Adjectives 3
My father is very angry ☊ Bố của tôi đang rất giận dữ. ☊ Adjectives 3
He is not stupid. ☊ Anh ấy không ngu ngốc. ☊ Adjectives 3
Her success is so admirable. ☊ Thành công của cô ấy thật đáng nể. ☊ Adjectives 3
I want to have absolute poer in this company. ☊ Tôi muốn có quyền lực tuyệt đối trong công ty này. ☊ Adjectives 3
War is meaningless. ☊ Chiến tranh là vô nghĩa. ☊ Adjectives 3
Everything will become meaningless if I do not have you. ☊ Mọi thứ sẽ trở thành vô nghĩa nếu tôi không có bạn. ☊ Adjectives 3
I feel very proud because Ihave a wonderful mother. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy rất tự hào vì tôi cómột người mẹ tuyệt vời. ☊ Adjectives 3
This is a very serious problem. ☊ Đây là một vấn đề rất nghiêm trọng. ☊ Adjectives 3
He always feels everything is very serious. ☊ Anh ấy luôn cảm thấy mọi thứ rất nghiêm trọng. ☊ Adjectives 3
He is a very strange person. ☊ Anh ấy là một người rất lạ. ☊ Adjectives 3
Since yesterday I have started to feel very strange. ☊ Từ ngày hôm qua, tôi đã bắt đầu cảm thấy rất lạ. ☊ Adjectives 3
In front of us is a solid bridge. ☊ Phía trước chúng tôi là một cây cầu vững chắc. ☊ Adjectives 3
The glorious day is not far. ☊ Ngày vinh quang không xa. ☊ Adjectives 3
The success today is a glory. ☊ Thành công hôm nay là một vinh quang. ☊ Adjectives 3
All players are being improved. ☊ Các cầu thủ đang được cải thiện. ☊ Verbs 5
They want to immigrate to Japan. ☊ Họ muốn di trú đến Nhật. ☊ Verbs 5
She is washing the bicycle. ☊ Cô ấy đang rửa chiếc xe đạp. ☊ Verbs 5
Why does the cat wash ist face? ☊ Vì sao con mèo rửa mặt? ☊ Verbs 5
Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5
My cat is managing me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang quản lý tôi. ☊ Verbs 5
The human race is killing this planet. ☊ Loài người đang giết hành tinh này. ☊ Verbs 5
She declares the house is hers. ☊ Cô ấy tuyên bố ngôi nhà là của cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 5
I declare that today is Sunday. ☊ Tôi tuyên bố hôm nay là chủ nhật. ☊ Verbs 5
We declare independence. ☊ Chúng tôi tuyên bố độc lập. ☊ Verbs 5
What does your luggage include? ☊ Hành lý của bạn bao gồm những gì? ☊ Verbs 5
This experiment includes many complicated methods. ☊ Thí nghiệm này bao gồm nhiều phương pháp phức tạp. ☊ Verbs 5
My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. ☊ Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. ☊ Verbs 5
That man is being investigated. ☊ Người đàn ông đó đang bị điều tra. ☊ Verbs 5
being investigated ☊ bị điều tra ☊ Verbs 5
I know her boyfriend is hiding here. ☊ Tôi biết bạn trai của cô ấy đang núp ở đây. ☊ Verbs 5
She is forced to forget. ☊ Cô ấy bị buộc phải quên. ☊ Verbs 5
use and improve ☊ Sử dụng và cải thiện. ☊ Verbs 5
How to sustain and develop it? ☊ Làm sao để duy trì và phát triển nó? ☊ Verbs 5
Do I need to equip? ☊ Tôi có cần trang bị không? ☊ Verbs 5
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. ☊ Hà Nội là thủ đô của Việt Nam. ☊ History
This is a national heritage ☊ Đây là một di sản quốc gia. ☊ History
My grandmother is eating betel. ☊ Bà của tôi đang ăn trầu. ☊ History
The dragon appears in Vietnamese mythology. ☊ Rồng xuất hiện trong thần thoại Việt Nam. ☊ History
Before sleeping, I like to read an ancient legend. ☊ Trước khi ngủ, tôi thích đọc một truyền thuyết cổ. ☊ History
The little boy is going to buy betel for his grandmother. ☊ Cậu bé đang đi mua trầu cho bà của mình. ☊ History
However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit ☊ Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. ☊ History
Confucianism originates from China and has great influence in Vietnamese s ☊ Đạo Khổng bắt nguồn từ Trung Quốc và có ảnh hưởng lớn trong xã hội Việt Nam. ☊ History
Their ancestors used to live in Europe. ☊ Tổ tiên của họ đã từng sống ở châu Âu. ☊ History
Buddhism originates from India. ☊ Đạo Phật bắt nguồn từ Ấn Độ. ☊ History
Buddhism is very popular in Vietnam. ☊ Đạo Phật rất phổ biến ở Việt Nam. ☊ History
Buddhism or other religions should not be influenced by politics. ☊ Đạo Phật hay những tôn giáo khác không nên bị ảnh hưởng bởi chính trị. ☊ History
History is written by the winners. ☊ Lịch sử được viết bởi người chiến thắng. ☊ History
They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History
France is a capitalist country. ☊ Pháp là một nước tư bản. ☊ History
Many people died in the civil war. ☊ Nhiều người đã chết trong nội chiến. ☊ History
We do not want to be invaded. ☊ Chúng tôi không muốn bị xâm lược. ☊ History
The Martians are invading us. ☊ Người sao Hoả đang xâm lược chúng tôi! ☊ History
I believe in justice. ☊ Tôi tin vào công lý. ☊ History
The inequality in colonial society is the cause of the revolution. ☊ Sự bất bình đẳng trong xã hội thuộc địa là nguyên nhân của cách mạng. ☊ History
the inequality ☊ Sự bất bình đẳng ☊ History
This country is not a colony ☊ Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. ☊ History
Justice is the name of a comedian. ☊ Công Lý là tên của một diễn viên hài. ☊ History
Many people believe in their propaganda. ☊ Nhiều người tin vào sự tuyên truyền của họ. ☊ History
Why are we imprisoned? ☊ Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? ☊ History
What is the symbol of the republican party? ☊ Biểu tượng của đảng Cộng hoà là gì? ☊ History
There are many applications in my computer. ☊ Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
What is the foundation for a happy family? ☊ Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3
What is your reason? ☊ Lý do của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3
What is the consequence? ☊ Hệ quả là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3
That is a sad story. ☊ Đó là một câu chuyện buồn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
knowledge in the head, morality in the heart ☊ Kiến thức trong đầu, đạo đức trong trái tim. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
Morality is the solid foundation of man. ☊ Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
This is the most complicated theme. ☊ Đây là đề tài phức tạp nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
What is your verdict? ☊ Bản án của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3
My punishment is the ten-year sentence. ☊ Hình phạt của tôi là bản án mười năm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
Her level is not suitable for this company. ☊ Trình độ của cô ấy không phù hợp với công ty này. ☊ Abstract Objects 3
He is our commander. ☊ Anh ấy là chỉ huy của chúng tôi. ☊ Military
Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military
Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military
That secret military operation is very secret ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. ☊ Military
The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. ☊ Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. ☊ Military
I feel happy when I wear this military uniform. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc khi mặc bộ quân phục này. ☊ Military
That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military
This is the uniform of the special force. ☊ Đây là quân phục của lực lượng đặc biệt. ☊ Military
He puts his victory in the refrigerator. ☊ Anh ấy để chiến thắng của mình trong tủ lạnh. ☊ Military
Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. ☊ Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. ☊ Military
This is the last battle. Live or die. ☊ Đây là trận chiến cuối cùng. Sống hoặc chết. ☊ Military
Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. ☊ Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. ☊ Military
I am not against war, but I support peace. ☊ Tôi không chống chiến tranh, nhưng tôi ủng hộ hoà bình. ☊ Military
He is singing about battalion 307. ☊ Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. ☊ Military
Their armored car is attacked. ☊ Xe thiết giáp của họ bị tấn công. ☊ Military
While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military
My uncle works in the air force. ☊ Chú của tôi làm việc trong không quân. ☊ Military
the best defensive tactics is to attack. ☊ Chiến thuật phòng thủ tốt nhất là tấn công. ☊ Military
The ghosts in the castle disappeared. ☊ Những con ma ở trong lâu đài đã biến mất. ☊ Paranormality
Do you believe in magic? ☊ Bạn có tin vào phép thuật không? ☊ Paranormality
Vietnamese is the soul of Vietnamese culture. ☊ Tiếng Việt là linh hồn của văn hoá Việt Nam. ☊ Paranormality
Do you believe in the human soul? ☊ Bạn có tin vào linh hồn con người không? ☊ Paranormality
See you again in heaven ☊ Hẹn gặp lại bạn tại thiên đường! ☊ Paranormality
My mother is a superstitious person. ☊ Mẹ của tôi là một người mê tín. ☊ Paranormality
I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality
My astrology guide says this year I will be very lucky. ☊ Tử vi của tôi nói năm nay tôi sẽ rất may mắn. ☊ Paranormality
I do not believe in horoscopes. ☊ Tôi không tin vào tử vi. ☊ Paranormality
A fortune teller said that I would cry tonight and smile tomorrow morning. ☊ Thầy bói đã nói là tôi sẽ khóc tối nay và cười vào sáng ngày mai. ☊ Paranormality
Do you believe in destiny? ☊ Bạn tin vào số phận không? ☊ Paranormality
Do you want to live in my heart all this life? ☊ Bạn có muốn sống trong trái tim củatôi cả kiếp này không? ☊ Paranormality
He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality
This is a revolution. ☊ Đây là một cuộc cách mạng. ☊ Classifier 3.1
I am the king of this island. ☊ Tôi là vua của hòn đảo này. ☊ Classifier 3.1
This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1
This house is everything that I have. ☊ Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. ☊ Classifier 3.1
They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1
She is an agile person. ☊ Cô ấy là một người nhanh nhẹn. ☊ Reduplicative Words
She is always cold to me. ☊ Cô ấy luôn lạnh lùng với tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
The stars shine sparkingly in the sky. ☊ Những ngôi sao toả sáng lung linh trên bầu trời. ☊ Reduplicative Words
I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words
My wife is a sweet woman. ☊ Vợ của tôi là một người phụ nữ dịu dàng. ☊ Reduplicative Words
This cat is always rude to that dog. ☊ Con mèo này luôn cộc cằn với con chó đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words
I am sad because she is displeased. ☊ Tôi buồn vì cô ấy bực bội. ☊ Reduplicative Words
Marriage is never easy. ☊ Hôn nhân không bao giờ dễ dàng. ☊ Reduplicative Words
This room is so untidy. ☊ Căn phòng này thật bừa bãi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
He is chic but rude. ☊ Anh ấy bảnh bao nhưng cộc cằn. ☊ Reduplicative Words
No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. ☊ Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. ☊ Reduplicative Words
He is luring me. ☊ Anh ấy đang dụ dỗ tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. ☊ Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
My father is very undaunted. I am not. ☊ Bố của tôi rất gan góc. Tôi thì không. ☊ Reduplicative Words
She is unconcerned with my care. ☊ Cô ấy dửng dưng với sự quan tâm của tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words
She is floating. ☊ Cô ấy đang lơ lửng. ☊ Reduplicative Words
He will be sick in cold weather ☊ Anh ấy sẽ bị trúng gió trong thời tiết lạnh. ☊ Informal Expressions
The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions
They used to do business in China and Japan. ☊ Họ đã từng làm ăn ở Trung Quốc và Nhật. ☊ Informal Expressions
The tourists like to eat meals taken from an inn more than eating in a res ☊ Những du khách thích ăn cơm bụi hơn ăn ở một nhà hàng. ☊ Informal Expressions
She always eats meals taken from an inn. ☊ Cô ấy luôn ăn cơm bụi. ☊ Informal Expressions
meals taken from an inn ☊ Cơm bụi ☊ Informal Expressions
If you are not a screwball, prove it! ☊ Nếu bạn không phải là một người dở hơi, chứng minh đi! ☊ Informal Expressions
I do not think he is a screwball. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy là một người dở hơi. ☊ Informal Expressions
He is broke because his wife took all his money. ☊ Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions
Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions
He is terribly sad. ☊ Anh ấy buồn như mất sổ gạo. ☊ Informal Expressions
Staying up all night is not good for health. ☊ Thức trắng đêm không tốt cho sức khoẻ. ☊ Informal Expressions
I like to go wandering when I am sad. ☊ Tôi thích đi lang thang khi tôi buồn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
My elder sister is very shrewish ☊ Chị của tôi rất đanh đá. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
The difficulties will be solved if I become more patient. ☊ Những khó khăn sẽ được giải quyết nếu tôi trở nên kiên nhẫn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2

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6 My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊
11 He's sick. He's in bed. ☊ Anh ấy ốm. Anh ấy đang nằm. ☊
12 I'm not hungry, but I'm thirsty. ☊ Tôi không đói mà tôi khát. ☊
16 You're late. — No, I'm not! I'm early. ☊ Cậu đến muộn. - Không! Tôi đến sớm. ☊
17 She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊
28 My favorite color is blue. ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của tôi là màu xanh lam? ☊
29 What are you interested in? ☊ Sở thích của cậu là gì? ☊
30 I'm interested in music. ☊ Tôi thích âm nhạc. ☊
32 It isn't hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không nóng. ☊
34 It isn't windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không gió. ☊
36 Brazil is a very big country. ☊ Brazil là một đất nước rất lớn. ☊
38 Toronto isn't in the United States. ☊ Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ. ☊
42 EN I'm not hungry. ☊ Tôi không đói. ☊
44 I'm not interested in politics. ☊ Tôi không thích chính trị. ☊
48 No, I'm single. ☊ Chưa, tôi còn độc thân. ☊
52 Yes, I am. ☊ Vâng. ☊
53 Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊
59 Is it cold in your room? ☊ Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không? ☊
63 Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊
66 What color is your car? ☊ Xe hơi của cậu màu gì? ☊
68 How old is Hassan? ☊ Hassan bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊
74 This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? ☊ Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế? ☊
79 She's in the bathroom. ☊ Cô ấy trong nhà tắm. ☊
83 Yes, I am. ☊ Có. ☊
85 No, but I'm thirsty. ☊ Không, nhưng tôi khát. ☊
87 Yes, he is. ☊ Phải. ☊
91 No, it isn't. ☊ Không phải. ☊
93 It's in your bag. ☊ Nó trong túi. ☊
95 No, it's black. ☊ Không, nó màu đen. ☊
98 Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊
102 What color is your bag? ☊ Túi của cậu màu gì? ☊
105 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
112 Is your job interesting? ☊ Công việc của cậu có thích không? ☊
115 Are you interested in sports? ☊ Cậu có thích thể thao không? ☊
128 My favorite sport is skiing. ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của tôi là trượt tuyết? ☊
129 Who's the man in this photo? ☊ Người đàn ông trong ảnh này là ai thế? ☊
136 No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊
140 No, I'm a doctor. ☊ Không, tôi làm bác sĩ. ☊
142 Yes, I am. ☊ Rồi. ☊
145 Where is she from? ☊ Cô ấy người ở đâu? ☊
148 Her name is Barbara. ☊ Tên cô ấy là ☊
149 How old is she? ☊ Cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊
151 Are you married? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu kết hôn chưa? - Tôi chưa. ☊
152 Are you thirsty? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có khát không? - Có. ☊
153 Is it cold today? — No, it isn't. ☊ Hôm nay trời có lạnh không? - Không lạnh. ☊
155 Is it dark now? — Yes, it is. ☊ Bây giờ trời có tối không? - Không. ☊
156 Are you a teacher? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu làm giáo viên à? - Đúng. ☊
157 I'm working. I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến. ☊
158 Barbara is reading a newspaper. ☊ Barbara đang đọc báo. ☊
159 She isn't eating. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn. ☊
160 The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊
164 Please be quiet. I'm working. ☊ Làm ơn trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc. ☊
165 The weather's nice. It's not raining. ☊ Trời đang đẹp. Không có mưa. ☊
166 Where are the children? — They're playing in the park. ☊ Bọn trẻ con đâu? - Bọn nó đang chơi ngoài công viên. ☊
167 We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊
168 EN I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến. ☊
175 He's in the kitchen. He's cooking. ☊ Anh ấy ở trong bếp. Anh ấy đang nấu ăn. ☊
176 You stepped on my foot. — I'm sorry. ☊ Cậu giẫm lên chân tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊
177 Somebody is swimming in the river. ☊ Có người đang bơi dưới sông. ☊
182 She isn't having dinner. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn tối. ☊
191 It isn't snowing. ☊ Trời đang không có tuyết. ☊
197 The sun isn't shining. ☊ Mặt trời đang không chiếu sáng. ☊
201 Yes, I'm ne. ☊ Ừ, tôi không sao. ☊
202 Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊
214 Yes, I am. ☊ Ừ, tôi đi đây. ☊
216 No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
218 Yes, it is. ☊ Có. ☊
222 No, you can turn it o . ☊ Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi. ☊
225 Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊
228 Yes, it's very funny. ☊ Ừ, xem vui lắm. ☊
230 No, it's broken. ☊ Không, nó hỏng rồi. ☊
232 No, I'm waiting for a taxi. ☊ Không, tôi đang đợi taxi. ☊
234 Where is she going? ☊ Cô ấy đang đi đâu đấy? ☊
238 Why is he laughing? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy cười? ☊
246 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
248 No, I'm not. ☊ Không. ☊
250 No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
251 Is it raining? ☊ Trời đang mưa à? ☊
252 No, it isn't. ☊ Không. ☊
254 Yes, I am. ☊ Phải. ☊
256 No, I'm not. ☊ Không ổn. ☊
259 He's eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊
260 He likes ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy thích kem. ☊
261 I work in an o ce. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở văn phòng. ☊
262 My brother works in a bank. ☊ Em trai tôi làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊
263 She lives in New York. ☊ Cô ấy sống ở New York. ☊
264 Her parents live in Chicago. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy sống ở Chicago. ☊
265 It rains a lot in the winter. ☊ Mùa đông trời mưa nhiều. ☊
268 Your English is good. ☊ Tiếng Anh của cậu tốt. ☊
274 We do a lot of di erent things in our free time. ☊ Chúng tôi làm rất nhiều thứ khác nhau lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊
283 It ies. ☊ Nó bay. ☊
288 They live in a very big house. ☊ Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn. ☊
294 Banks usually open at nine (9:00) in the morning. ☊ Ngân hàng thường mở cửa lúc chín giờ sáng. ☊
295 The museum closes at ve (5) in the afternoon. ☊ Bảo tàng đóng cửa lúc năm giờ chiều. ☊
297 My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people. ☊ Công việc của tôi rất thú vị. Tôi được gặp nhiều người. ☊
298 His car is always dirty. He never cleans it. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy lúc nào cũng bẩn. Anh ấy chẳng bao giờ chịu ☊
299 Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. ☊ Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊
302 We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊
312 I usually watch TV in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối. ☊
313 I never read in bed. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đọc trên giường. ☊
317 I always drink co ee in the morning. ☊ Tôi luôn uống cà phê vào buổi sáng. ☊
320 I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà. ☊
324 The weather is usually nice. ☊ Thời tiết thường đẹp. ☊
334 I don't do it very often. ☊ Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm. ☊
335 She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊
357 They always like to eat in restaurants. ☊ Họ luôn thích đi ăn nhà hàng. ☊
359 I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊
360 He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊
363 I don't know much about politics. I'm not interested in it. ☊ Tôi không biết nhiều về chính trị. Tôi không quan tâm đến nó. ☊
364 This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊
367 I don't like my job. It's very boring. ☊ Tôi không thích công việc của tôi. Nó chán lắm. ☊
368 Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. ☊ Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết. ☊
370 He drinks a lot of co ee. It's his favorite drink. ☊ Anh ấy uống nhiều cà phê. Đấy là thức uống ưa thíc của anh ấy. ☊
371 It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊
372 That's a very beautiful picture. I like it a lot. ☊ Bức tranh kia rất đẹp. Tôi rất thích nó. ☊
380 How much does it cost to y to New York? ☊ Bay đến New York tốn bao nhiêu? ☊
388 Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊
390 EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không? ☊
405 What do you do in your free time? ☊ Cậu làm gì mỗi khi rảnh rỗi? ☊
409 How often does it snow here? ☊ Ở đây bao lâu tuyết rơi một lần? ☊
411 How much does it cost to call Mexico? ☊ Gọi điện đến Mexico tốn bao nhiêu? ☊
413 Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊
414 Do you live in a big city? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có sống ở thành phố lớn không? - Không. ☊
416 Does it rain a lot where you live? — Not much. ☊ Trời có mưa nhiều ở nơi cậu sống không? - Không nhiều. ☊
417 Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không. ☊
424 Is Zhirong playing the guitar? — No, he isn't. ☊ Chí Vinh có đang chơi guita không? Không. ☊
426 Please be quiet. I'm working. ☊ Xin giữ trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc. ☊
428 Take an umbrella with you. It's raining. ☊ Cậu mang ô theo đi. Trời đang mưa. ☊
429 You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊
433 It rains a lot in the winter. ☊ Trời mưa nhiều vào mùa đông. ☊
462 Where's Kelly? — I don't know. ☊ Kelly đâu? - Tôi không biết. ☊
465 It's raining. I don't want to go out in the rain. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài lúc mưa. ☊
467 How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊
474 Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊
475 I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊
476 It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊
478 You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊
479 He's in the kitchen cooking something. ☊ Anh ấy đang trong bếp nấu gì đó. ☊
482 I have blue eyes. > I've got blue eyes. ☊ Tôi có mắt màu xanh lam. ☊
496 Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
497 Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊
499 Ask if he has a computer. — Yes, he's got a computer. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có máy vi tính không. - Có, anh ấy có máy vi tính. ☊
500 Ask if he has a dog. — No, he hasn't got a dog. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có chó không. - Không, anh ấy không có chó. ☊
501 Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊
503 Ask if he has a watch. — Yes, he's got a watch. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay không. - Có, anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay. ☊
521 Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. ☊ Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện. ☊
523 What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊
524 Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊
526 I'm not feeling well. I have a headache. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy không khoẻ. Tôi đang đau đầu. ☊
527 It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊
530 I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊
531 An insect has six (6) legs. ☊ Côn trùng có sáu chân. ☊
535 He was in bed. ☊ Anh ấy ở trên giường. ☊
537 He was in bed, asleep. ☊ Anh ấy ở trên giường, đi ngủ. ☊
544 When I was a child, I was afraid of dogs. ☊ Hồi tôi còn nhỏ, tôi sợ chó. ☊
546 The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊
550 Were you late? — No, I wasn't. ☊ Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải. ☊
553 Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh. ☊
554 I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không? ☊
555 I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊
558 I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? ☊ Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không? ☊
559 This time last year I was in Paris. ☊ Giờ này năm ngoái tôi đang ở Paris. ☊
560 Where are the children? — I don't know, they were here a few minutes ago. ☊ Bọn trẻ đâu rồi? - Tôi không biết, chúng vừa ở đây mấy phút trước. ☊
561 We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. ☊ Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ. ☊
565 Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊
569 Was your exam di cult? — No, it was easy. ☊ Bài thi có khó không? - Không, bài dễ. ☊
571 dollars ($300). > It was two hundred euros (€200). ☊ Cái máy ảnh mới của cậu giá bao nhiêu? - Giá ba trăm dollar. ☊
573 Was the weather nice last week? — Yes, it was beautiful. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước có đẹp không? - Có, trời đẹp. ☊
576 EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊
583 Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊
584 It was hot in the room, so I opened the window. ☊ Trong phòng nóng nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊
586 When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi muốn làm bác sĩ. ☊
588 It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊
598 She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. ☊ Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê. ☊
600 When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊
607 I usually buy two (2) newspapers every day. > Yesterday I bought two (2) newspapers. ☊ Tôi thường mua hai tờ báo hàng ngày. Hôm qua tôi có mua hai tờ báo. ☊
609 I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊
610 Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. ☊ Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm. ☊
617 I played tennis yesterday, but I didn't win. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt hôm qua nhưng tôi đã không thắng. ☊
618 Did you do your homework? — No, I didn't have time. ☊ Cậu có làm bài tập về nhà không? - Không, tôi không có thời gian. ☊
620 Did you see Fabian yesterday? — No, I didn't. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có trông thấy Fabian không? - Không, tôi không ☊
621 Did it rain on Sunday? — Yes, it did. ☊ Trời hôm Chủ nhật có mưa không? - Có mưa. ☊
624 I saw Evita, but I didn't see Fausto. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Evita, nhưng tôi không thấy Fausto. ☊
647 No, I lost. ☊ Không, tôi đã thua. ☊
652 How much did it cost? ☊ Giá tiền là bao nhiêu? ☊
653 It cost forty dollars ($40). > It cost thirty euros (€30) ☊ Giá bốn mươi dollar. ☊
656 No, I didn't sleep very well. ☊ Không, tôi ngủ không ngon. ☊
660 The window is broken. ☊ Cửa sổ bị vỡ. ☊
661 How did it break? ☊ Làm sao nó vỡ? ☊
662 I don't know how it broke. ☊ Tôi không biết sao nó lại vỡ. ☊
663 enjoy it. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó. ☊
665 Did it rain yesterday? — No, it was a nice day. ☊ Hôm qua trời có mưa không? - Không, hôm qua đẹp trời. ☊
666 It was very warm in the room, so I opened a window. ☊ Trong phòng rất ấm nên tôi đã mở cửa sổ. ☊
672 He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊
674 What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊
675 EN It was raining, so we didn't go out. ☊ Trời mưa nên chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài. ☊
676 In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. ☊ Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản. ☊
678 I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊
683 Dmitry and Irina were at the supermarket buying food. ☊ Dmitri và Irina đã ở siêu thị mua đồ ăn. ☊
684 Santo was in his car driving. ☊ Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe. ☊
686 The old couple were in the park taking a walk. ☊ Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo. ☊
693 Where were you living in nineteen ninety-nine (1999)? ☊ Cậu sống ở đâu hồi năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín? ☊
695 Was it raining when you got up? ☊ Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không? ☊
701 He was eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊
715 Were you watching TV when I called you? ☊ Cậu có đang xem lúc tôi gọi cậu không? ☊
717 It wasn't raining when I got up. ☊ Trồi đang mưa lúc tôi ngủ dậy. ☊
718 at two thirty (2:30), I was in the middle of working. ☊ Tôi bắt đầu làm việc lúc chín giờ và kết thúc lúc bốn rưỡi. Nên lúc hai rưỡi tôi đang giữa chừng công việc. ☊
737 I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊
746 How did you get into your apartment? ☊ Cậu đã vào nhà bằng cách nào? ☊
747 I climbed in through a window. ☊ Tôi trèo qua cửa sổ. ☊
748 Bernard used to work in a factory. ☊ Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy. ☊
749 Now he works in a supermarket. ☊ Bây giờ anh ấy đang làm ở một siêu thị. ☊
750 When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat. ☊
751 I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊
752 Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. ☊ Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài. ☊
755 Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. ☊ Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm. ☊
756 When I was a child, I didn't use to like mushrooms. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng không thích ăn nấm. ☊
760 They used to live in the country. ☊ Họ từng sống ở nông thôn. ☊
763 Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊
764 Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊
765 Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊
767 Do you play any sports? — Yes, I play basketball. ☊ Cậu có chơi môn thể thao nào không? - Có, tôi chơi bóng chày. ☊
768 Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊
769 When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊
770 Angela loves to watch TV. She watches it every night. ☊ Angela mê xem vô tuyến. Cô ấy đêm nào cũng xem. ☊
772 Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. ☊ Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm. ☊
774 Have you been to France? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu từng đến Pháp chưa? - Chưa. ☊
776 Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. ☊ Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi. ☊
777 I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊
779 Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. ☊ Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần. ☊
781 Have you ever played golf? — Yes, I play a lot. ☊ Cậu đã chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, tôi chơi nhiều. ☊
784 Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊
789 Have you ever own in a helicopter? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã đi máy bay trực thăng bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ. ☊
797 She's never own in a helicopter. ☊ Cô ấy chưa bao giờ đi máy bay trực thăng. ☊
804 She's written a lot of interesting things. ☊ Cô ấy đã viết được nhiều thứ thú vị. ☊
807 She's met a lot of interesting people. ☊ Cô ấy đã gặp được nhiều người thú vị. ☊
809 Have you ever written a poem? — Yes, in high school. ☊ Cậu từng làm thơ bao giờ chưa - Rồi, hồi ở trung học. ☊
813 Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. ☊ Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ. ☊
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊
815 Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊
816 She arrived in Brazil on Monday. Today's Thursday. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil hôm Thứ hai. Hôm nay là Thứ năm. ☊
817 How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊
818 She's been in Brazil since Monday. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊
819 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba ngày. ☊
823 I know Charlotte. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Tôi biết Charlotte. Tôi biết cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
824 Karla lives in Tokyo. How long has she lived in Tokyo? ☊ Karla sống ở Tokyo. Cô ấy sống ở Tokyo bao lâu rồi? ☊
827 I've had it since April. ☊ Tôi có nó từ tháng tư. ☊
832 It's raining. It's been raining all day. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Trời đã mưa được cả ngày. ☊
836 Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. ☊ Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm. ☊
838 I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊
839 How long have they been in Brazil? ☊ Họ ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊
841 How long has she studied Italian? ☊ Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi? ☊
842 How long has he lived in Seattle? ☊ Cô ấy sống ở Seatle được bao lâu rồi? ☊
844 How long has it been raining? ☊ Trời mưa được bao lâu rồi? ☊
846 Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊
847 Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. ☊ Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy. ☊
848 Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
849 Sorry I'm late. How long have you been waiting? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Cậu đã đợi được bao lâu rồi? ☊
850 Jean works in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot. ☊ Jean hiện đang làm việc trong một khách sạn. Anh ấy rất thích công việc của mình. ☊
852 How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊
853 Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊
855 Yasmin's in Brazil. She's been there for three (3) days. ☊ Yasmin đang ở Brazil. Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba hôm. ☊
857 Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊
858 Lucien has been in Canada since January. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada từ tháng một. ☊
861 I've lived in Chicago for a long time. ☊ Tôi sống ở Chicago đã lâu rồi. ☊
862 I've lived in Chicago since I was ten (10) years old. ☊ Tôi đã sống ở Chicago từ khi tôi mười tuổi. ☊
867 When did Michiko arrive in Brazil? ☊ Michiko đã đến Brazil lúc nào? ☊
868 She arrived in Brazil three (3) days ago. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil ba ngày trước. ☊
869 How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu? ☊
870 She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊
871 My aunt has lived in Australia for fteen (15) years. ☊ Cô của tôi sống ở Úc đã được mười lăm năm ☊
874 The bus is late. We've been waiting for twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Xe bus đến muộn. Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai mươi phút. ☊
875 Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. ☊ Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái. ☊
876 Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊
880 When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊
888 Natalie's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Natalie đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊
894 EN Ichirou's played the piano since he was seven (7) years old. ☊ Ichirou đã chơi đàn từ khi anh ấy bảy tuổi ☊
897 I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu. ☊
898 Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. ☊ Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ. ☊
900 present. > I don't have a present for her yet. ☊ Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy. ☊
901 Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊
902 Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? ☊ Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu? ☊
903 I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. ☊ Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ ☊
904 Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. ☊ Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó. ☊
912 We've bought two (2) new cars in the last three (3) years. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua được hai chiếc xe hơi mới trong ba năm vừa qua. ☊
He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'> Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊
I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'> I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi. ☊
917 I made a mistake. > I've made a mistake. ☊ Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. ☊
918 I lost my wallet. > I've lost my wallet. ☊ Tôi bị mất ví. > Tôi đã làm mất ví. ☊
919 Did you see it anywhere? > Have you seen it anywhere? ☊ Cậu có thấy nó ở đâu không? Cậu đã thấy nó ở đâu chưa? ☊
I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'> I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm. ☊
927 Are you hungry? — No, I just had dinner. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Không, tôi vừa mới ăn. ☊
930 It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. ☊ Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi. ☊
931 This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊
932 Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊
933 Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊
934 Dora has bought a new dress, but she hasn't worn it yet. ☊ Dora đã mua một bộ áo váy mới nhưng cô ấy chưa mặc nó. ☊
935 Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. ☊ Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ. ☊
937 This is my new dress. — It's nice, have you worn it yet? ☊ Đây là bộ áo váy mới của tôi. - Đẹp đấy, cậu đã mặc nó chưa? ☊
938 What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. ☊ Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi. ☊
939 seen it. ☊ Bạn của cậu có muốn xem lm không? - Không, họ đã xem nó rồi. ☊
940 Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. ☊ Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi. ☊
941 When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊
942 When does Hanako start her new job? — She's already started it. ☊ Bao giờ Hanako bắt đầu công việc mới? - Cô ấy đã bắt đầu làm rồi. ☊
945 I've just eaten a big dinner, so I'm not hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn một bữa tối no nên tôi không đói. ☊
956 I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊
957 Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊
958 Your friend has a new job. Ask her if she has started her new job yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu có một công việc mới. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa. ☊
959 Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊
960 Victor was trying to sell his car. Ask him if he has sold his car yet. ☊ Victor đã muốn bán xe hơi của anh ấy. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã bán xe hơi của anh ấy chưa. ☊
965 What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. ☊ Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà. ☊
We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> 974 We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> We've lived in Paris for six (6) years. > We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome. We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở Paris đã được sáu năm rồi. Chúng tôi đã sống ở Paris sáu năm nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Roma. ☊
I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> 981 I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> I've nished my work. > I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00). I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> ☊ Tôi đã xong việc rồi. Tôi đã xong việc lúc hai giờ. ☊
983 Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊
986 My friend is a writer, and has written many books. ☊ Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách. ☊
987 EN I played tennis yesterday afternoon. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt chiều hôm qua. ☊
998 We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊
1003 Brigitte works in a factory, but she's had a lot of di erent jobs. ☊ Brigitte đang làm việc ở một nhà máy, nhưng cô ấy đã từng làm nhiều nghề khác. ☊
1004 Five years ago she was a waitress in a restaurant. ☊ Năm năm về trước cô ấy làm hầu bàn trong một nhà hàng. ☊
1005 After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊
1007 I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊
1010 Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊
1012 Butter is made from milk. ☊ Beurre được làm từ sữa. ☊
1013 Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊
1015 I'm never invited to parties. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ được mời đi dự tiệc. ☊
1018 Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊
1019 We weren't invited to the party last week. ☊ Chúng tôi không được mời tới bữa tiệc tuần trước. ☊
1020 Was anybody injured in the accident? ☊ Có ai bị thương trong vụ tai nạn không? ☊
1022 I was born in Colombia in nineteeighty-nine (1989). ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Colombia năm 1980. ☊
1023 Where were you born? — In Taipei. ☊ Cậu sinh ra ở đâu? - Ở Đài Bắc. ☊
1028 Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊
1030 This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1032 How is this word pronounced? ☊ Từ này phát âm thế nào? ☊
1035 Three people were injured in the accident. ☊ Ba người bị thương trong vụ tai nạn. ☊
1039 Were you invited to Adrian's party last week? ☊ Cậu có được mời đến bữa tiệc của Adiran tuần trước không? ☊
1040 Football is played in most countries of the world. ☊ Bóng đá được chơi ở hầu hết mọi nước trên thế giới. ☊
1042 A garage is a place where cars are repaired. ☊ Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa. ☊
1045 Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. ☊ Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất. ☊
1046 Whwas the bicycle invented? ☊ Xe đạp được phát minh khi nào? ☊
1048 Paper is made from wood. ☊ Giấy được làm từ gỗ. ☊
1050 Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. ☊ Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi. ☊
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊
1054 My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊
1055 Arturo was born in Havana. ☊ Arturo sinh ra ở Havana. ☊
1056 Anna was born in Rome. ☊ Anna sinh ra ở Roma. ☊
1057 Her parents were born in Rio de Janeiro. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy sinh ra ở Rio de Janeiro. ☊
1058 I was born in London. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở London. ☊
1059 My mother was born in Paris. ☊ Mẹ tôi sinh ra ở Paris. ☊
1060 Somebody is painting the door. The door is being painted. ☊ Có người đang sơn cửa. Cửa đang được sơn. ☊
1061 My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊
1063 The o ce is being cleaned right now. ☊ Văn phòng giờ đang được lau dọn. ☊
1064 The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊
1068 Nobody has invited me to the party. > I haven't beinvited to the party. ☊ Chưa có ai mời tôi tới bữa tiệc. Tôi chưa được mời tới bữa tiệc. ☊
1070 The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. ☊ Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch. ☊
1072 I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊
1075 A bridge is being built. > A bridge is getting built. ☊ Một cây cầu đang được xây. ☊
1077 The grass is being cut. > The grass is getting cut. ☊ Cỏ đang được cắt. ☊
1078 The o ce is being cleaned. > The o ce is getting cleaned. ☊ Văn phòng đang được lau dọn. ☊
1079 The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. ☊ Những cái áo đã được là. ☊
1081 The roof is being repaired. > The roof is getting repaired. ☊ Mái nhà đang được sửa. ☊
They got invited to a party.'> 1085 They got invited to a party.'> They've beinvited to a party. > They got invited to a party. They got invited to a party.'> ☊ Họ đã mời tôi tới một bữa tiệc. ☊
1086 I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊
1087 We didn't go to the party. We weren't invited. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không đến dự tiệc. Chúng tôi không được mời. ☊
1088 The washing machine was broken. It's berepaired now. ☊ Máy giặt bị hỏng. Bây giờ nó mới được chữa xong, ☊
1089 A factory is a place where things are made. ☊ Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra. ☊
1091 Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊
1092 I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊
1094 The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊
1096 Please be quiet. I'm working. ☊ Làm ơn trật tự. Tôi đang làm việc. ☊
1097 It isn't raining right now. ☊ Bây giờ trời không mưa. ☊
1105 I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊
1109 I like co ee, but I don't like tea. ☊ Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà. ☊
1113 I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến. ☊
1128 I'm very tired. I don't want to go out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1129 I'm very tired. I'm not going out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. ☊
1133 You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊
1134 Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊
1149 This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊
1152 I'm going to take an umbrella with me. It's raining. ☊ Tôi sẽ mang theo ô. Trời đang mưa. ☊
1153 This is a very old photograph. It was taka long time ago. ☊ Đây là một bức ảnh rất cũ. Nó được chụp lâu lắm rồi. ☊
1156 How is your new job? Are you enjoying it? ☊ Công việc mới của cậu thế nào? Cậu có thích nó không? ☊
1157 Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. ☊ Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1158 Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊
1159 I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊
1160 Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. ☊ Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc. ☊
1161 I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? ☊ Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào? ☊
1164 Henrik studied engineering in college. ☊ Henrik học ngành kĩ thuật ở đại học. ☊
1166 Magda has lived in Miami for thirte(13) years. ☊ Magda đã sống ở Miami được mười ba năm. ☊
1176 I feel good. I slept very well last night. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy tốt. Tôi tối qua ngủ ngon. ☊
1179 I've lost my bag. Have you seit? ☊ Tôi làm mất túi rồi. Cậu có nhìn thấy nó không? ☊
1181 I went to bed early because I was tired. ☊ Tôi đã đi ngủ sớm vì tôi mệt. ☊
1185 Monika's a good friend of mine. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Monika là một người bạn tốt của tôi. Tôi đã qucô ấy từ lâu. ☊
1186 Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. ☊ Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân. ☊
1187 run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊
1190 I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊
1191 We were wokup by loud music in the middle of the night. ☊ Chúng tôi bị tiếng nhạc to đánh thức giữa đêm. ☊
1192 Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. ☊ Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia. ☊
1193 Did you like the movie? — Yes, I thought it was very good. ☊ Cậu có thích bộ lm không? Có, tôi nghĩ là nó rất hay. ☊
1206 I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1209 Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. ☊ Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau. ☊
1216 Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊
1228 There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. ☊ Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự. ☊
1232 I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊
1234 What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. ☊ Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc. ☊
1239 I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. ☊ Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói. ☊
1241 I'm going to wash my hands. ☊ Tôi sắp đi rửa tay. ☊
1242 Are you going to invite Walter to your party? ☊ Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không? ☊
1244 Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊
1245 Look at the sky! It's going to rain. ☊ Nhìn lên trời kìa! Trời sắp mưa. ☊
1246 It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. ☊ Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn, ☊
1248 It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊
1250 I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây. ☊
1253 watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊
1259 in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊
1260 You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊
1261 Leave the old bread in the yard. The birds will eat it. ☊ Để miếng bánh mì cũ trên sân. Lũ chim sẽ ăn nó. ☊
1267 I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊ Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊
1271 I'm not working tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không làm việc. ☊
1273 Yesterday she was in Rio de Janeiro. ☊ Hôm qua cô ấy ở Rio de Janeiro. ☊
1274 Tomorrow she'll be in Caracas. ☊ Mai cô ấy sẽ ở Caracas. ☊
1275 Last week she was in Lima. ☊ Tuần trước cô ấy ở Lima. ☊
1276 Next week she'll be in Bogota. ☊ Tuần sau cô ấy sẽ ở Bogota. ☊
1277 Right now she's in Buenos Aires. ☊ Ngay bây giờ cô ấy đang ở Buenos Aires. ☊
1278 Three days ago she was in Santiago. ☊ Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago. ☊
1283 I'll be at a new job two (2) years from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm công việc mới trong hau năm từ bây giờ. ☊
1284 I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊
1285 Are you ready yet? - Not yet. I'll be ready in ve (5) minutes. ☊ Cậu sắn sàng chưa? - Chưa. Năm phút nữa tôi sẽ sẵn sàng. ☊
1288 Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊
1290 I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊
1294 I think we'll win the game. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi. ☊
I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊
1296 I think Iris will like her present. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Iris sẽ thích bản thân cô ấy hiện tại. ☊
I don't think they'll get married.'> 1297 I don't think they'll get married.'> They won't get married. > I don't think they'll get married. I don't think they'll get married.'> ☊ Họ sẽ không kết hôn. Tôi nghĩ họ sẽ không kết hôn. ☊
I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'> You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊
1300 What are you doing tomorrow night? — Nothing, I'm free. ☊ Tối mai cậu sẽ làm gì? - Chẳng gì cả, tôi rỗi không. ☊
1302 Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊
1305 Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. ☊ Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn. ☊
1308 My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. ☊ Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu. ☊
1310 I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm. ☊
1311 It's a nice day. I think I'll sit outside. ☊ Trời đang đẹp. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ ngồi ở ngoài. ☊
1312 It's raining. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1314 There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó. ☊
1316 It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? ☊ Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé? ☊
1317 Shall I call you tonight? ☊ Tối nay tôi gọi cậu nhé? ☊
1320 Should I call you tonight? ☊ Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không? ☊
1323 joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊
1324 I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊
1325 Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊
1326 Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. ☊ Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây. ☊
1327 Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊
1328 How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊
1329 It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊
1330 I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn. ☊
1331 I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊
1332 I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊ Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊
1333 This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊
1334 I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. ☊ Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau. ☊
1335 I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến. ☊
1336 I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊ Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊
1338 This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. ☊ Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy. ☊
1340 Yes, I'm going out with some friends. ☊ Có, tôi sẽ ra ngoài với mấy người bạn. ☊
1341 I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. ☊ Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc. ☊
1342 It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊
1343 Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. ☊ Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi. ☊
1344 Should I go to the store? — No, I'll go. ☊ Tôi đi ra cửa hàng được không? - Không, tôi sẽ đi. ☊
1345 Should we have a party? — Yes, who shall we invite? ☊ Chúng ta tổ chức một bữa tiệc được không? - Được, chúng ta mời ai đây? ☊
1346 I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊
1347 It looks like it might rain. ☊ Trông có vẻ trời sẽ mưa. ☊
1348 I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. ☊ Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc. ☊
1350 Take an umbrella with you. It might rain. ☊ Cầm theo ô đi. Trời có khi mưa đấy. ☊
1352 Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊
I might play tennis tomorrow.'> 1353 I might play tennis tomorrow.'> I'm playing tennis tomorrow. > I might play tennis tomorrow. I might play tennis tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi định đi chơi quần vợt. Có thể mai tôi sẽ đi chơi quần vợt. ☊
1360 May I ask a question? ☊ Tôi hỏi một câu được không? ☊
1361 May I sit here? — Sure. ☊ Tôi ngồi đây được không? - Được chứ. ☊
I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'> It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊
It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'> It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊
I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'> It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay. ☊
I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'> It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊
1369 Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊
1370 What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊
1371 Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊
1372 What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊
1374 I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊
1381 He's going out in the afternoon for sure. ☊ Chắc chắn anh ấy sẽ ra ngoài chiều mai. ☊
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊
1384 Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊
1387 WhI was young, I could run very fast. ☊ Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh. ☊
1389 I was tired last night, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tối qua tôi mệt nhưng tôi không ngủ được. ☊
1390 I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊
1393 Can I have change for a dollar, please? > Could I have change for a dollar, please. ☊ Tôi có thể đổi một dollar được không? Làm ơn cho tôi đổi một dollar được không? ☊
1394 Silvio, can I borrow your umbrella? > Silvio, could I borrow your umbrella? ☊ Silvio, tôi có thể mượn cậu cái ô được không? Silvio, cho tôi mượn cái ô được không? ☊
1395 Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? ☊ Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không? ☊
1405 You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì. ☊
1406 Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
1408 I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tôi mệt nhưng tôi đã không ngủ được. ☊
1409 I wasn't hungry yesterday. I couldn't nish dinner. ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đói. Tôi đã không ăn hết bữa tối. ☊
1415 This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi. ☊
1419 You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊
1422 They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊
1427 It's the most popular restaurant in town, so the food must be good. ☊ Đấy là nhà hàng đắt khách nhất thị trấn nên thức ăn chắc chắn phải ngon. ☊
1429 The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊
1430 My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp. ☊
1435 This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất ☊
1436 Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊
1443 People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊
1445 This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. ☊ Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác. ☊
1448 I must hurry, or I'll be late. ☊ Tôi phải vội không là tôi sẽ bị muộn. ☊
1449 Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊
1450 Keep these papers in a safe place. You must not lose them. ☊ Cất chỗ giấy này ở nơi an toàn. Cậu sẽ không bị mất chúng. ☊
1455 It's a good movie. You should go and see it. ☊ Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó. ☊
1457 Should I invite Sara to dinner? ☊ Liệu tôi có nên mời Sara ăn tối không? ☊
1462 It's late. I think I should go home now. ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi nghĩ giờ tôi nên về nhà. ☊
1463 Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊
1465 I don't think we should go yet. It's too early. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta chưa nên đi vội. Như thế sớm quá. ☊
1466 Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊
1468 I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1469 I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊
1470 I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊
1476 It's a very good book. You should read it. ☊ Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó. ☊
1482 You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊ Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊
1483 We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. ☊ Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi. ☊
1484 That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊
1485 You don't need your car. You should sell it. ☊ Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi. ☊
1486 Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊
1488 You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊ Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊
1489 Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊
1490 The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊
1494 I think I should save more money. ☊ Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền. ☊
1495 I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have to go to the dentist. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊
1499 I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊
1504 I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. ☊ Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm. ☊
1506 We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊
1508 My eyes are not very good. I have to wear glasses. ☊ Mắt tôi không được tốt lắm. Tôi phải đeo kính. ☊
1510 Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊
1512 Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊
1515 It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊
1518 I'm going to bed. I have to get up early tomorrow. ☊ Tôi đi ngủ đây. Mai tôi còn phải dậy sớm. ☊
1528 Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊
1531 Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊
1532 I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm. ☊
1535 I had to visit my grandfather in the hospital last week. ☊ Tuần trước tôi phải thăm ông tôi ở bệnh viện. ☊
1544 I'm thirsty. I'd like a drink. ☊ Tôi khát. Tôi muốn uống. ☊
1545 I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊
1546 I'm feeling tired. I'd like to stay home tonight. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt. Tôi muốn ở nhà tối nay. ☊
1562 I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊
1566 I'm tired. I'd like to go to bed now. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi muốn đi ngủ bây giờ. ☊
I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. ☊
1571 I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. ☊ Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn. ☊
1572 Should we go now? — No, not yet. I'd rather wait until later. ☊ Giờ ta nên đi chưa? Chưa. Tôi thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊
1573 I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊
1574 I don't like to be late. I'd rather be early. ☊ Tôi không thích muộn. Tôi thích sớm hơn. ☊
1575 I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1576 Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊
1578 Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊
1590 Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊
1591 Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. ☊ Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có. ☊
1592 Should we go out now? — I'd rather wait until it stops raining. ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Tôi muốn chờ đến khi tạnh mưa hơn. ☊
1597 I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊
1601 do it myself. ☊ Tôi giúp cậu xách valise được không? - Không cần, cảm ơn. Tôi muốn tự xách hơn. ☊
1602 I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. ☊ Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử. ☊
1607 Where would you prefer to live: in a big city or a small town? ☊ Cậu thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở thành phố lớn hay thị trấn nhỏ? ☊
1608 I'd rather live in a big city than a small town. ☊ Tôi thích ở thành phố lớn hơn ở thị trấn nhỏ. ☊
1614 I'd rather watch a movie than a football game. ☊ Tôi thích xem một bộ lm hơn một trận đá bóng. ☊
1615 Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊
1617 Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ Làm ơn yên lặng. Tôi đang cố tập trung. ☊
1628 Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊
1631 I'm tired of arguing. Let's not do it any more. ☊ Tôi mệt mỏi vì cãi nhau rồi. Lần sau đừng có cãi nhau nữa. ☊
1634 Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊
1637 Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. ☊ Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi. ☊
1641 Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊
1647 There are sev(7) days in a week. ☊ Có bảy ngày trong một tuần. ☊
1648 There's a big tree in the yard. ☊ Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân. ☊
1650 Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊
1651 there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊
1652 We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊
1653 There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊
1656 This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. ☊ Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây. ☊
1660 There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc. ☊
1661 There's a lot of salt in this soup. ☊ Món canh này có nhiều muối. ☊
1662 I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊
1663 Bedford isn't an old town. There aren't any old buildings. ☊ Bedford không phải một thị trấn cũ. Không có toà nhà nào cổ cả. ☊
1664 Look! There's a photo of your brother in the newspaper! ☊ Nhìn kìa! Có ảnh của anh cậu trên mặt báo! ☊
1666 There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊
1667 How many students are there in the class? — Twenty. ☊ Có bao nhiêu học sinh ở trong lớp? - Hai mươi. ☊
1668 The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. ☊ Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ. ☊
1670 Are there any problems? — No, everything is okay. ☊ Có vấn đề gì không? - Không, mọi thứ đều ổn. ☊
1672 There are eight (8) planets in the solar system. ☊ Có tám hành tinh trong hệ mặt trời. ☊
1673 There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊
1674 There are thirty (30) days in September. ☊ Có ba mươi ngày trong tháng chín. ☊
1675 There are fty (50) states in the United States. ☊ Có năm mươi tiểu bang ở nước Mĩ. ☊
1677 I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. ☊ Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt. ☊
1678 What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊
1679 There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? ☊ Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à? ☊
1681 What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊
1682 Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. ☊ Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không. ☊
1684 The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ. ☊
1691 I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊
1698 I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊
1703 There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊
1705 There was an armchair in the corner near the door. ☊ Từng có một cái ghế tay vịn ở góc nhà gần cái cửa. ☊
1707 I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. ☊ Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết. ☊
1710 The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊
1713 I'm sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Xe cộ đông quá. ☊
1715 There are twenty-four (24) hours in a day. ☊ Có hai mươi từ giờ trong một ngày. ☊
1716 There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. ☊ Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự. ☊
1717 Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊
1722 Last week I went back to the town where I was born. It's very di erent now. There have bea lot of changes. ☊ Tuần trước tôi trở về thị trấn nơi tôi sinh ra. Bây giờ nó đã khác rất nhiều. Đã có nhiều thay đổi. ☊
1723 I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả. ☊
1724 Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊
1725 We have to go now. It's very late. ☊ Chúng ta phải đi thôi. Muộn lắm rồi. ☊
1726 Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊
1727 What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. ☊ Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư. ☊
1728 It's t(10) kilometers from downtown to the airport. ☊ Từ trung tâm đến sân bay là mười kilometre. ☊
1729 Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊
1732 I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊
1733 How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊
1734 How far is it from the hotel to the beach? ☊ Đường từ khách sạn ra bãi biển bao xa? ☊
1735 How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊
1736 How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊
1737 The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊
1739 It's hot in this room. Opa window. ☊ Trong phòng nhà nóng. Mở cửa ra. ☊
1740 It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny. ☊ Trời hôm qua đẹp. Trời ấm và nắng. ☊
1741 There was a storm last night. Did you hear it? ☊ Tối qua có một cơn bão. Cậu có nghe thấy nó không? ☊
1742 I was afraid because it was very dark. ☊ Tôi thấy sợ vì lúc đó rất tối. ☊
1743 It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. ☊ Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa. ☊
1745 If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊
1746 Hello, Junko. It's nice to see you again. How are you? ☊ Chào Junko. Rất vui được gặp lại cậu. Cậu khoẻ không? ☊
1747 It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
1748 Everybody's very nice at work. It's easy to make friends. ☊ Mọi người ở cơ quan rất tốt. Kết bạn rất dễ. ☊
1749 I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. ☊ Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị. ☊
1750 Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊
1751 She isn't tired, but he is. ☊ Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có. ☊
1754 Please help me. — I'm sorry, I can't. ☊ Làm ơn giúp tôi. - Xin lỗi, tôi không giúp được. ☊
1755 Are you tired? — I was, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊
1758 My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. ☊ Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊
1759 Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. ☊ Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không. ☊
1760 Are you tired? — Yes, I am. > No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Có. Không. ☊
1762 Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. ☊ Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không. ☊
1764 Martin works hard, but I don't. ☊ Martin làm việc chăm chỉ nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1765 Do you enjoy your work? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích công việc của mình không? - Có. ☊
1766 Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. ☊ Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không. ☊
1767 I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊
1769 I'm not married, but my brother is. ☊ Tôi chưa kết hôn nhưng anh tôi thì rồi. ☊
1770 Fahim can't help you, but I can. ☊ Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được. ☊
1773 You weren't late, but I was. ☊ Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn. ☊
1774 My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊
1775 Anabel's working today, but I'm not. ☊ Anabel làm việc hôm nay nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1777 Richard has beto China, but I haven't. ☊ Richard từng đến Trung Quốc nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊
1778 I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa. ☊
1779 I've sethe movie, but Enzo hasn't. ☊ Tôi đã xem bộ lm nhưng Enzo thì chưa. ☊
1781 Steve likes hot weather, but I don't. ☊ Steve thích trời nóng nhưng tôi thì không. ☊
1783 You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊
1786 Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊
1787 You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊
1791 I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. ☊ Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải. ☊
1793 Are you tired? — I was earlier, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊
1795 The stores aren't opyet, but the museum is. ☊ Cửa hàng chưa mở cửa nhưng bảo tàng mở rồi. ☊
1796 I don't have a telescope, but I know somebody who does. ☊ Tôi không có kính viễn vọng nhưng tôi biết một người có nó. ☊
1797 I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊
1798 I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. ☊ Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái. ☊
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1802 Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua. ☊
1803 Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊
1804 Are you Brazilian? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có phải người Brazil không? - Không phải. ☊
1805 Do you have a car? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xe hơi không? - Tôi không có. ☊
1806 Do you feel okay? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu thấy ổn chứ? - Vâng, tôi ổn. ☊
1807 Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. ☊ Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không. ☊
1808 Are you hungry? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Có. ☊
1809 Do you like classical music? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích nhạc cổ điển không? - Có. ☊
1810 Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. ☊ Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không. ☊
1811 Have you ever brokyour arm? — Yes, I have. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy tay bao giờ chưa? - Tôi bị rồi. ☊
1812 Did you buy anything yesterday? — Yes, I did. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có mua gì không? - Có. ☊
1813 Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. ☊ Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có. ☊
1814 You're late. — I am? Sorry. ☊ Cậu bị muộn. - Tôi á? Xin lỗi. ☊
1815 I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết. ☊
1816 It's raining again. — It is? I was sunny t(10) minutes ago. ☊ Trời lại đang mưa. - Thế á? Mười phút trước trời còn nắng. ☊
1817 There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊
1818 Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1819 I'm not hungry. — You're not? I am. ☊ Tôi không đói. - Thế hả? Tôi đói. ☊
1820 Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊
1821 I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊
1827 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's perfect. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, đẹp mĩ mãn. ☊
1828 Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. ☊ Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác. ☊
1829 You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊ Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
1832 That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊
1833 You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa. ☊
1835 You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. ☊ Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn. ☊
1836 I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. ☊ Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊
1839 You look tired. — I do? I feel ne. ☊ Cậu trông có vẻ mệt. - Thế à? Tôi thấy khoẻ mà. ☊
1841 I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊
1843 I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊
1845 I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1847 There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊
1849 I saw Khalid last week. — You did? How is he? ☊ Tuần trước tôi gặp Khalid. - Thế à? Anh ấy thế nào? ☊
1850 Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊
1852 The clock isn't working. — It isn't? It was working yesterday. ☊ Đồng hồ hỏng rồi. - Thế à? Hôm qua nó còn chạy mà. ☊
1853 It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's beautiful. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời phải không? - Phải, đẹp quá. ☊
1855 Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊
1858 You'll help me, won't you? — Yes, of course I will. ☊ Cậu sẽ giúp tôi chứ? - Có, tất nhiên rồi. ☊
1859 You haven't eatyet, have you? — No, I'm not hungry. ☊ Cậu chưa ăn phải không? - Chưa, tôi không đói. ☊
1860 You aren't tired, are you? — No, I feel ne. ☊ Cậu không mệt à? - Không, tôi khoẻ. ☊
1861 Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. ☊ Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy. ☊
1863 You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊
1865 The movie wasn't very good, was it? — No, it was terrible. ☊ Bộ phim không hay lắm phải không? - Phải, chán kinh khủng. ☊
1867 You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. ☊ Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không. ☊
1868 Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊
1870 A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊
1871 It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊
1872 The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊
1874 Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. ☊ Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay. ☊
1875 The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊
1878 I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊
1879 You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊
1881 Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊
1882 This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊
1886 Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊
1889 Have you ever had your ight canceled? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa? ☊
1890 Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. ☊ Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách. ☊
1891 Hubert was in a ght last night. He got his nose broken. ☊ Tuần trước Hubert đánh nhau, Anh ấy bị gãy mũi. ☊
1893 Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊
1894 I know lots of people. — You do? I thought you said you didn't know anybody. ☊ Tôi biết rất nhiều người. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng cậu bảo cậu không biết ai. ☊
1898 I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊
1900 Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. ☊ Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. ☊
1902 The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. ☊ Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày. ☊
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊
1916 Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. ☊ Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến. ☊
1919 We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊
1921 What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊
1922 Who are those people? — I don't know who those people are. ☊ Những người kia là ai? > Tôi không biết những người kia là ai. ☊
1926 How much will it cost? > Do you have any idea how much it'll cost? ☊ Chi phí sẽ là bào nhiêu? > Cậu có biết chi phí sẽ là bao nhiêu không? ☊
1927 Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊
1928 How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊
1929 How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? ☊ Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không? ☊
1930 She asked if I was willing to travel. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có muốn đi xa không. ☊
1931 She wanted to know what I did in my spare time. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi làm gì lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊
1932 She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi. ☊
1933 She asked why I had applied for the job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tại sao tôi lại nộp đơn xin việc này. ☊
1934 She wanted to know if I could speak another language. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi có biết nói ngôn ngữ nào khác không. ☊
1935 She asked if I had a driver's license. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi có bằng lái chưa. ☊
1937 Is it going to rain? — I hope not. ☊ Trời sắp mưa à? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊
1938 Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có. ☊
1939 Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. ☊ Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa. ☊
1940 Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊
1941 Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. ☊ Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không. ☊
1942 Do you have to leave already? — I'm afraid so. ☊ Cậu đã phải đi chưa? - Tôi e là rồi. ☊
1943 Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊
1944 Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊
1945 Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. ☊ Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy. ☊
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊
1947 You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?" ☊
1948 You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊
1949 You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊
1952 The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊
1953 You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊
1959 I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊
1961 Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. ☊ Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu. ☊
1962 WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊
1965 You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊
1966 I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊
1969 I now regret saying what I said. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận về những gì tôi đã nói. ☊
1973 My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn. ☊
1974 It was very funny. I couldn't stop laughing. ☊ Buồn cười lắm. Tôi đã không thể nào ngừng cười. ☊
1976 Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊
1978 Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊
1981 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊
1983 I like Victoria, but I think she tends to talk too much. ☊ Tôi thích Victoria nhưng cô ấy hay nói quá nhiều. ☊
1989 printer? — Sure, I will. ☊ Ai có thể chỉ giúp tôi làm thế nào cho được cái hộp mực vào máy in không? - Được chứ, để tôi. ☊
1993 I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊
2003 I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊
2004 Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊
2006 Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊
2007 anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊
They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> 2008 They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> They don't allow parking in front of the building. > They don't allow people to park in front of the building. They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Họ không cho phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. > Họ không cho phép người ta đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊
You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊
My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊
I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊
2018 remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊
2019 EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊
2021 I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊
2023 We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊
2027 Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊
2029 Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊
2032 I tried to keep my eyes open, but I couldn't. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng mở mắt nhưng tôi không làm được. ☊
2036 I need to get more exercise. > I need to start working out more. ☊ Tôi cần thực hành nhiều hơn. > Tôi cần bắt đầu làm ra nhiều thành phẩm hơn. ☊
2037 He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. ☊ Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ. ☊
2042 I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊
2044 I'm sorry I'm so nervous. I can't help it. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi tôi lo lắng quá. Tôi không kìm được. ☊
2047 I love meeting people. > I love to meet people. ☊ Tôi thích gặp gỡ mọi người. > Tôi thích thú khi gặp mọi người. ☊
I don't like to be kept waiting.'> 2048 I don't like to be kept waiting.'> I don't like being kept waiting. > I don't like to be kept waiting. I don't like to be kept waiting.'> ☊ Tôi không thích chờ đợi mãi. > Tôi không muốn phải chờ mãi. ☊
I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'> I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. ☊
2050 Silvia likes living in London. ☊ Silvia thích sống ở London. ☊
2051 The o ce I worked at was horrible. I hated working there. ☊ Văn phòng chỗ tôi làm việc rất kinh khủng. Tôi ghét làm việc ở đó. ☊
2052 It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. ☊ Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể. ☊
2053 I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp. ☊
2055 Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. ☊ Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa. ☊
2057 It's too bad we didn't see Hideki when we were in Tokyo. I would have liked to have seen him again. ☊ Chán quá, chúng tôi đã không gặp được Hideki khi chúng tôi ở Tokyo. Tôi cũng muốn gặp lại anh ấy lắm. ☊
2059 Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊
2060 I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊
2061 I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊
2062 Tamara prefers to live in the country rather than in the city. ☊ Tamara thích sống ở nông thôn hơn ở thành phố. ☊
2064 I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊
2065 I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊
2066 Should I tell them, or would you rather they didn't know? — No, ☊ ☊
2068 I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊
2070 I'd prefer to go swimming rather than playing basketball. ☊ Tôi thích đi bơi hơn là đi chơi bóng rổ. ☊
2071 rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊
2072 EN Before going out, I called Jianwen. ☊ Trước khi ra ngoài tôi sẽ gọi cho Kiến Văn. ☊
2074 climbing in. ☊ Bọn trộm đã vào nhà bằng cách phá cửa sổ và trèo vào. ☊
2075 You can improve your language skills by reading more. ☊ Cậu có thể cải thiện kĩ năng ngôn ngữ của cậu bằng cách đọc ☊
2079 It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊
2083 Are you looking forward to the weekend? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu đang mong cuối tuần phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
2084 Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊
2085 We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊
2086 Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊
2087 Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊
2088 She's used to it. She's used to living alone. ☊ Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình. ☊
2089 I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. ☊ Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó. ☊
2090 Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊
2091 Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊
2092 Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊
2094 I'm used to driving on the left because I grew up in England. ☊ Tôi quen với việc lái xe bên trái vì tôi lớn lên ở Anh. ☊
2096 We used to live in a small town, but now we live in Los Angeles. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống ở một thị trấn nhỏ nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Los Angeles. ☊
2100 Have you succeeded in nding a job yet? ☊ Cậu đã thành công trong việc tìm việc làm chưa? ☊
2101 They insisted on paying for dinner. ☊ Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối. ☊
2116 There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊
2117 There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊
2118 I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊
2119 There was no point in waiting any longer, so we left. ☊ Đợi nữa cũng chả được tích sự gì nên chúng tôi đã đi. ☊
2120 Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊
2121 What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing? ☊ Bộ lm như thế nào? Nó có đáng xem không? ☊
2126 I had trouble nding a place to live. > I had di culty nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. > Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. ☊
2134 It's hard to nd a place to park downtown. ☊ Khó mà tìm chỗ đỗ xe ở trung tâm. ☊
2135 I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊
2141 I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. ☊ Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn. ☊
2143 She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊
2145 I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. ☊ Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh. ☊
Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊
2152 were impossible to answer. ☊ Không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. > Họ không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. ☊
She's interesting to talk to.'> 2153 She's interesting to talk to.'> It's interesting to talk to Veda. > She's interesting to talk to. She's interesting to talk to.'> ☊ Nói chuyện với Veda rất thú vị. > Cô ấy rất thú vị khi nói chuyện. ☊
2154 This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊
2157 I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me. ☊ Tôi nghĩ thật bất công khi anh ấy phê phán tôi. ☊
2158 I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊
2161 If I have any more news, you'll be the first person to know. ☊ Nếu tôi có tin gì nữa thì cậu sẽ là người đầu tiên được biết. ☊
2163 Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊
2165 EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. ☊ Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn. ☊
2167 That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊
2173 I don't like dogs. I'm always afraid of getting bitten. ☊ Tôi không thích chó. Tôi luôn sợ bị cắn. ☊
2175 Let me know if you're interested in joining the club. ☊ Cho tôi biết cậu có thích tham gia vào câu lạc bộ không? ☊
2176 I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. ☊ Tôi đã cố bán cái xe hơi nhưng không ai thích mua nó. ☊
2177 hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊
2178 Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊
2180 I've enjoyed my stay here. I'll be sorry to leave. ☊ Tôi đã rất thích thú khi ở đây. Tôi sẽ rất tiếc khi rời đi. ☊
2181 I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊
I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> 2182 I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. > I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday. I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì hôm qua đã quát cậu. ☊
2184 Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. ☊ Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán. ☊
2185 Fabio promised to buy me lunch. > Fabio insisted on buying me lunch. ☊ Fabio đã hứa mua cho tôi bữa trưa. > Fabio đòi mua cho tôi bữa trưa. ☊
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊
2190 I saw him walking along the street. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố. ☊
2191 I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊
2194 I could hear it raining. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy được trời đang mưa. ☊
2197 I found Franz in my room reading my email. ☊ Tôi thấy Franz trong phòng tôi đọc thư điện tử của tôi. ☊
2199 I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm. ☊
2201 Takahiro's in the kitchen making co ee. ☊ Takahiro đang ở trong bếp pha cà phê. ☊
2209 Feeling tired, I went to bed early. ☊ Cảm thấy mệt, tôi đã đi ngủ sớm. ☊
2212 Having already seen the movie twice, I didn't want to go again with my friends. ☊ Xem bộ lm được hai lần rồi, tôi không đi xem lại với bạn tôi nữa. ☊
2213 Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊
2216 don't like it. ☊ Toà thị chính mới không đẹp lắm. Hầu hết mọi người không thích nó. ☊
2217 The people were injured in the accident. ☊ Người dân bị thương trong vụ tai nạn. ☊
2220 I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
2224 There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊
2227 You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊
2228 I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. ☊ Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch. ☊
2229 They o ered me the job because I had a lot of experience. ☊ Họ nhận tôi làm việc vì tôi có nhiều kinh nghiệm. ☊
2231 Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊
2233 Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊
It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'> It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp. ☊
2239 These chairs are mine. > This furniture is mine. ☊ Đống ghế này là của tôi. > Đông đồ đạc này là của tôi. ☊
2242 My neighbor is an FBI agent. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi là một đặc vụ FBI. ☊
2247 Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊
2248 I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊
2251 Today I learned twenty (20) new vocabulary words. ☊ Tôi nay tôi học được hai mươi từ mới. ☊
2252 I've got a new job, and it's hard work. ☊ Tôi có công việc mới và đó là một công việc nặng. ☊
2254 We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊
2257 The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊
2261 I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? ☊ Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không? ☊
2262 I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊
2263 EN I have to go to the bank, and then I'm going to the post o ce. ☊ Tôi phải ra ngân hàng rồi tôi sẽ ra bưu điện. ☊
2266 What's the longest river in the world? ☊ Con sông dài nhất thế giới là sông gì? ☊
2269 We looked up at all the stars in the sky. ☊ Chúng tôi đã ngước lên ngắm sao trên trời. ☊
2271 There are millions of stars in space. ☊ Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ. ☊
He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'> Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù. ☊
2274 When I nish high school, I want to go to college. ☊ Khi tôi học phổ thông trung học xong tôi muốn vào đại học. ☊
2276 I was in class for ve (5) hours today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi ở lớp năm tiếng đồng hồ. ☊
2277 Who's the youngest student in the class? ☊ Ai là học sinh ít tuổi nhất trong lớp? ☊
2278 Do you ever have breakfast in bed? ☊ Cậu từng ăn sáng trên giường bao giờ chưa? ☊
2283 A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊
2285 History is the study of the past. ☊ Lịch sử là môn học về quá khứ. ☊
2286 The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. ☊ Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi. ☊
2289 A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊
2293 The Chinese invented printing. ☊ Người Trung Quốc phát minh ra in ấn. ☊
2294 The dollar is the currency of many countries. ☊ Dollar là đồng tiền của nhiều quốc gia. ☊
2296 It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊
2298 The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊
2299 Sweden is a country in northern Europe. ☊ Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu. ☊
2300 The Amazon is a river in South America. ☊ Amazon là một con sông ở Nam Mĩ. ☊
2301 Asia is the largest continent in the world. ☊ Châu Á là châu lục lớn nhất thế giới. ☊
2302 The Paci c is the largest ocean. ☊ Thái Bình Dương là đại dương lớn nhất. ☊
2303 The Rhine is a river in Europe. ☊ Sông Rhine là một con sông ở châu Âu. ☊
2304 Kenya is a country in East Africa. ☊ Kenya là một nước ở Đông Phi. ☊
2305 The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊
2306 The Andes are mountains in South America. ☊ Andes là một dãy núi ở Nam Mĩ. ☊
2307 Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. ☊ Bangkok là thủ đô Thái Lan. ☊
2308 The Alps are mountains in central Europe. ☊ Alpes là một dãy núi ở châu Âu. ☊
2309 The Sahara is a desert in northern Africa. ☊ Sahara là một sa mạc ở Bắc Phi. ☊
2310 The Philippines is a group of islands near Taiwan. ☊ Philippines là một quần đảo gần Đài Loan. ☊
2314 The Great Wall of China is in China. ☊ Vạn Lí Trường Thành nằm ở Trung Quốc. ☊
2315 UCLA is in L.A. ☊ Đại học California Los Angeles nằm ở bang Los Angeles. ☊
2316 The Guggenheim Museum is in New York. ☊ Bảo tàng Guggenheim nằm ở New York. ☊
2317 The Acropolis is in Athens. ☊ Đồi Acropolis nằm ở Athènes. ☊
2318 The Kremlin is in Moscow. ☊ Điện Kremlin nằm ở Moskva. ☊
2319 The Pentagon is in Washington, D.C. ☊ Lầu Năm Góc nằm ở Washington DC. ☊
I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> 2324 I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> I need more than ten (10) dollars. Ten dollars isn't enough. > I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough. I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> ☊ Tôi cần nhiều hơn mười dollar. Mười dollar không đủ. ☊
2325 Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊
I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊
2328 Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊
2329 Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊
2331 A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊
2332 A building with ve (5) stories is a ve-story building. ☊ Một toà nhà mà có năm tầng là một toà nhà năm tầng, ☊
2333 A man who is thirty (30) years old is a thirty-year-old man. ☊ Một người đàn ông mà ba mươi tuổi là một người đàn ông ba mươi tuổi. ☊
2334 A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊
2335 A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊
2336 A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊
2339 Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. ☊ Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch. ☊
2340 I bought enough groceries at the supermarket last night for a week. > I bought a week's worth of groceries last night. ☊ Tối qua tôi đã mua đủ thực phẩm ở siêu thị cho một tuần. > Tối qua tôi đã mua thực phẩm cần cho một tuần. ☊
2342 I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. ☊ Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả. ☊
2346 I feel nervous. I can't relax. ☊ Tôi thấy lo. Tôi không thư giãn được. ☊
2353 I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm. ☊
2354 The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. ☊ Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc. ☊
2357 I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. ☊ Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được. ☊
2363 We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊
2364 A friend of mine is getting married this Saturday. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi sẽ cưới Thứ bảy này. ☊
2367 That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. ☊ Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi. ☊
2369 I don't want to share a room with anybody. I want my own room. ☊ Tôi không muốn chung phòng với ai. Tôi muốn phòng của riêng tôi. ☊
2370 It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. ☊ Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng. ☊
2372 I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. ☊ Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi. ☊
2376 Sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn. Đường đông xe cộ quá. ☊
2378 EN I wasn't expecting them to come. It was a complete surprise. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ là họ tới. Đó là một sự bất ngờ toàn tập. ☊
2379 The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. ☊ Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua. ☊
2385 That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊
2386 There's bound to be a ight to Madrid tonight. ☊ Chắc chắn có một chuyến bay đến Madrid tối nay. ☊
2388 I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊
2393 If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊
2394 Let me know if you need anything. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì. ☊
2395 I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra. ☊
2402 This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊
2404 The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊
2407 No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊
2408 The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. ☊ Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương. ☊
2414 Kimiko has very few friends in London. ☊ Kimiko có rất ít bạn ở London. ☊
2419 I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊
2421 I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊
2423 Some of the people I work with are not very friendly. ☊ Một số người tôi làm việc cùng không thân thiện lắm. ☊
2425 I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊
2426 EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊
2429 Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊
2430 When she got married, she kept it a secret. She didn't tell any of her friends. ☊ Khi cô ấy kết hôn, cô ấy giữ một bí mật. Cô ấy không nói với ai trong số bạn bè của cô ấy. ☊
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊
2432 Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊
2433 I watched most of the movie, but not all of it. ☊ Tôi xem hầu hết bộ lm nhưng không phải toàn bộ. ☊
2436 Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt. ☊
2437 We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm. ☊
2442 I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊
2443 I was both tired and hungry when I got home. ☊ Tôi vừa mệt vừa đói khi tôi về đến nhà. ☊
2445 Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊
I'll do everything I can to help.'> 2448 I'll do everything I can to help.'> I'll do all I can to help. > I'll do everything I can to help. I'll do everything I can to help.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ làm tất cả những gì có thể giúp được. > Tôi sẽ làm mọi thứ có thể giúp được. ☊
2451 All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊
2453 Lakshmi has lived her whole life in India. ☊ Laksha đã sống cả đời ở Ấn Độ. ☊
2456 The bus service is very good. There's a bus every ten (10) minutes. ☊ Dịch vụ xe bus rất tốt. Cứ mười phút lại có một xe bus. ☊
2469 Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊
2471 The woman who lives next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh là một bác sĩ. ☊
2472 We know a lot of people who live in the country. ☊ Chúng tôi biết nhiều người sống ở ngoại ô. ☊
2475 The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊
2478 The building destroyed in the re has now been rebuilt. ☊ Toà nhà bị lửa tàn phá nay đã được xây lại. ☊
2480 A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊
2482 We live in a world that is changing all the time. ☊ Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn. ☊
2483 It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊
The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> 2484 The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> A woman lives next door. She's a doctor. > The woman who lives next door is a doctor. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> ☊ Có một người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. Cô ấy là bác sĩ. > Người phụ nữ sống ở nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊
2485 The woman next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊
2486 cheese that was in the refrigerator? ☊ Trước có miếng fromage trong tủ lạnh. Giờ nó đâu rồi? Miếng fromage trước ở trong tủ lạnh giờ đâu rồi? ☊
2487 I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊
2488 The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊
2492 The woman with whom he fell in love left him after a month. > The woman he fell in love with left him after a month. ☊ Người phụ nữ mà anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. > Người phụ nữ anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. ☊
2493 The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊
2497 A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊
2499 You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. ☊ Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới. ☊
Have you nished the work you had to do?'> 2500 Have you nished the work you had to do?'> Your friend had to do some work. You want to know if she's nished. > Have you nished the work you had to do? Have you nished the work you had to do?'> ☊ Bạn của bạn phải làm việc gì đó. Bạn muốn biết cô ấy đã xong hay chưa. > Cậu đã xong việc cậu phải làm chưa? ☊
2501 You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊
2502 I like the people I work with. ☊ Tôi thích những người tôi làm cùng. ☊
2504 I didn't get the job I applied for. ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận vào công việc tôi đã nộp đơn xin. ☊
2505 EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊
2506 Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊
2510 A widow is a woman whose husband has already passed away. ☊ Quả phụ là người phụ nữ mà có chồng đã qua đời. ☊
2512 I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊
2513 EN I met a man who knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông có biết cậu. ☊
2515 The woman I wanted to see was away on business. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đang đi làm xa. ☊
2516 The people I work with are very nice. ☊ Những người tôi làm cùng rất tốt. ☊
2517 I recently went back to the town where I grew up. ☊ Tôi mới trở về thị trấn nơi tôi lớn lên. ☊
2518 I'd like to live in a place where there's plenty of sunshine. ☊ Tôi thích sống ở một nơi mà có nhiều ánh nắng mặt trời. ☊
2520 The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊
2521 A cemetery is a place where people are buried. ☊ Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất. ☊
2522 I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. ☊ Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày. ☊
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊
2524 Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊
2526 This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊
2527 The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊
2529 Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊
2532 Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊
2534 This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊
2538 The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊
2540 Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊
2541 EN The road connecting the two (2) towns is very narrow. ☊ Con đường nối hai thị trấn rất hẹp. ☊
2543 The boy injured in the accident was taken to the hospital. ☊ Cậu bé bị thương trong vụ tai nạn đã được đưa đến bệnh viện. ☊
2544 The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊
2545 Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊
2549 The road damaged in the storm has now been repaired. ☊ Con đường bị con bão phá nay đã được sửa lại. ☊
2553 I don't have anything to do. I'm bored. ☊ Tôi không có việc gì để làm. Tôi đang chán. ☊
2554 didn't understand it. ☊ Giải thích của giáo viên rất khó hiểu. Hầu hết học sinh không hiểu nó. ☊
2555 The kitchen hadn't been cleaned in ages. It was really disgusting. ☊ Bếp lâu lắm rồi chưa được dọn. Nó thực sự rất kinh. ☊
2557 I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊
2558 Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊
2560 EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊
2563 I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊
2564 Why do you look all wet? Have you been out in the rain? ☊ Tai sao trông cậu ướt hết vậy? Cậu mới ở ngoài mưa à? ☊
2565 There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. ☊ Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó ☊
2567 Two people were seriously injured in the accident. ☊ Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn. ☊
2568 We didn't go out because it was raining heavily. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài vì trời mưa to. ☊
2570 The shoes I tried on t me perfectly. ☊ Đôi giày tôi đã thử vừa khít chân tôi. ☊
2571 We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊
2572 EN Two people got seriously injured in the accident. ☊ Hai người đã bị thương nghiêm trọng trong vụ tai nạn. ☊
2574 The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. ☊ Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều. ☊
2576 Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊
2577 You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊
2579 Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊
2580 It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. ☊ Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi. ☊
2582 The story was so stupid. > It was such a stupid story. ☊ Câu chuyện khá ngu xuẩn. > Đấy là một câu chuyện khá là ngu ☊
2585 She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊
2586 The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. ☊ Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm. ☊
2588 I didn't know it was such a long way. ☊ Tôi không biết đường dài đến thế. ☊
2590 Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? ☊ Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không? ☊
2594 The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊
2596 The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊
2598 Walter did worse than I did on the test. ☊ Walter làm kém hơn tôi trong kì thi. ☊
2599 My friends arrived earlier than I expected. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đến sớm hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊
2603 This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊
2604 Her illness was far more serious than we thought at rst. ☊ Bệnh của cô ấy nghiêm trọng hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng tượng lúc đầu. ☊
2605 I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. ☊ Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa. ☊
2606 This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊
2607 We expected their house to be very big, but it's no bigger than ours. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ nhà của họ rất to nhưng nó không to hơn nhà chúng tôi. ☊
2611 The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. ☊ Tôi nghĩ càng nhiều về kế hoạch thì tôi càng bớt thích nó. ☊
2615 I'm sorry I'm late. I got here as fast as I could. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Tôi đã đến đây sớm nhất có thể. ☊
2618 Gas is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. ☊ Gas đắt gấp đôi so với mấy năm trước. ☊
Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> 2619 Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> Satomi's salary is the same as mine. > Satomi gets the same salary as me. Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> ☊ Lương của Satomi bằng của tôi.> Satomi được nhận lương bằng của tôi. ☊
I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'> I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊
2622 The movie we just watched was the most boring movie I've ever seen. ☊ Bộ lm chúng ta vừa xem là bộ lm chán nhất mà tôi từng xem. ☊
2624 He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊
2625 His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊
2630 The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊
2631 I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊
2633 He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊
2640 Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? ☊ Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã ☊
2641 I've just had lunch, and I'm already hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn trưa nhưng tôi đã đói rồi. ☊
2643 The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊
2645 He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊
2650 tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊
I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> 2651 I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> I didn't get the job, although I was well quali ed. > I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed. I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận việc mặc dù tôi được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. > Tôi đã không được nhận việc dù được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. ☊
2652 We're going to the beach tomorrow, even if it's raining. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ ra bãi biển ngày mai, thậm chí nếu trời mưa. ☊
In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊
2654 I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊
Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được. ☊
2656 I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊
2658 She accepted the job in spite of the salary, which was rather low. ☊ Cô ấy đồng ý công việc bất chấp lương khá thấp. ☊
2659 I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our ☊ ☊
2661 I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. ☊ Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên. ☊
2662 EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊
2663 I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊
2664 You should register your bike in case it's stolen. ☊ Cậu nên đăng kí xe đạp phòng khi nó bị mất cắp. ☊
2666 The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊
2667 I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊
Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊
2670 I'm not going unless it stops raining. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi nếu trời không tạnh mưa. ☊
2674 The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊
2675 The thief was di cult to identify, as he was wearing a mask. ☊ Tên trộm khó bị nhận dạng khi hắn đang đeo mặt nạ. ☊
2678 done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊
2680 Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊
2681 Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊
That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊
It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊
2684 We took an umbrella because it looked like it was going to rain. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mang ô vì trời trông như sắp mưa. ☊
2686 After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊
2687 When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊
2688 She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. ☊ Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm. ☊
2689 Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊
2690 Where have you been? I've been waiting for ages. ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu thế? Tôi vẫn đợi cậu mãi. ☊
2693 EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều. ☊
2697 I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊
I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> 2698 I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> I have to be home by ve [o'clock] (5:00). > I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00). I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> ☊ Tôi phải ở nhà trước năm giờ. > Tôi phải ở nhà không muộn quá năm giờ. ☊
2699 I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay. ☊
2702 It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊
2703 By the time we get to the movies, it'll have already started. ☊ Đến khi chúng ta tới xem lm thì lm đã bắt đầu rồi. ☊
2705 I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊
2706 I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊
2707 I have to work IN the afternoons. ☊ Tôi phải làm việc các buổi chiều. ☊
2708 The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊
2709 I'll be back IN a week. ☊ Tôi sẽ quay về trong vòng một tuần nữa. ☊
2710 They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊
2713 If I say ten o'clock (10:00), then I mean, be ON time. ☊ Nếu tôi nói mười giờ tức là đúng giờ. ☊
2714 Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. ☊ Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn. ☊
2715 EN We got on the train just IN time. ☊ Chúng tôi lên tàu vừa kịp giờ. ☊
2716 I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. ☊ Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ. ☊
I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> 2718 I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> I'm going away at the beginning of January. > I'm going away at the beginning of the year. I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng vào đầu tháng một. > Đầu năm tôi sẽ đi vắng. ☊
I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> 2719 I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> I'm coming back at the end of December. > I'm coming back at the end of the year. I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ trở về vào cuối tháng mười hai. > Cuối năm tôi sẽ về. ☊
2721 EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? ☊ Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không? ☊
2722 I like to sit in the back row at the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hàng ghế cuối rạp lm. ☊
2723 I just started working in the sales department. ☊ Tôi mới bắt đầu làm việc ở cửa hàng bách hoá. ☊
2724 Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊
2725 They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. ☊ Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore. ☊
2727 The plant is in the corner of the room. ☊ Cái cây ở góc căn phòng. ☊
2728 The mailbox is on the corner of the street. ☊ Hòm thư ở góc phố. ☊
2729 Have you ever been in the hospital? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ nằm bệnh viện chưa? ☊
2730 Have you ever been in prison? > Have you ever been in jail? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ ngồi tù chưa? ☊
2731 medical school, but I want to go to law school. ☊ Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật. ☊
2735 ight. ☊ Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên máy bay. > Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên chuyến bay. ☊
2737 My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau. ☊
2739 Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊
2740 Four of us got INTO a car and the others got ONTO a bus. ☊ Bốn người chúng tôi chui vào một chiếc xe con và nhưng người khác leo lên một chiếc xe bus. ☊
2741 Since it was too hot to sit in the sun, we found a table IN the shade. ☊ Vì ngồi nắng quá nóng nên chúng tôi đã tìm một chiếc bàn trong bóng râm. ☊
2742 Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. ☊ Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết. ☊
2743 When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊
2744 Have you ever been IN love with somebody? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ yêu ai chưa? ☊
2746 IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊
2752 it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊
2753 I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊
2756 While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊
2758 I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊
2759 He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊
2761 I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊
You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'> You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊
2763 My father sometimes goes to work by taxi, and I go to work by bus. ☊ Bố tôi thường đi làm bằng taxi còn tôi đi làm bằng xe bus. ☊
2764 Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊
2765 It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊
My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> 2768 My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> My salary has increased from two thousand dollars ($2000) a month to twenty- ve hundred ($2500). > My salary's increased BY ve hundred dollars ($500). > My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350). My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> ☊ Lương của tôi đã tăng từ hai nghìn dollar một tháng lên hai nghìn năm trăm dollar. > Lương của tôi đă tăng thêm năm trăm dollar. ☊
2769 I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua. ☊
2771 I wrote a check FOR ve hundred dollars ($500) to the insurance company. > I wrote a check FOR four hundred euros (€400) to the insurance company. ☊ Tôi đã viết một tờ cheque năm trăm dollar cho công ti bảo hiểm. ☊
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊
2773 There's no need FOR impolite behavior. ☊ Không cần phải cư xử bất lịch sự. ☊
2774 The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊
2775 In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. ☊ Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình. ☊
2777 I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊
2778 EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊
2779 There's always an increase IN the number OF tra c accidents around New Year's. ☊ Luôn có một sự tăng về số vụ tai nạn giao thông dịp năm mới. ☊
2780 The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. ☊ Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội. ☊
2781 It was a bad year for the company as it faced a huge drop IN sales. ☊ Đó là một năm tồi tệ cho công ti khi nó đối mặt với sự tụt mạnh về doanh thu. ☊
2782 Since the accident was my fault, I had to pay for the damage to the other car. ☊ Vì vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi phải trả tiền thiệt hại cho chiếc xe kia. ☊
2783 getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊
2786 His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊
2791 It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó. ☊
2794 Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊
2795 He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊
2796 In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊
2798 Actually, I'm upset about not getting invited to the most ☊ ☊
2801 Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊
2804 I didn't enjoy my last job. When I got fed up with it, I asked to resign. ☊ Tôi không thích công việc trước của tôi. Khi tôi chán nó, tôi đã xin thôi việc. ☊
2805 I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau. ☊
2807 I feel sorry for the loser. > I pity the loser. ☊ Tôi thấy tiếc cho người thua. > Tôi tiếc cho người thua. ☊
2812 The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! ☊ Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp! ☊
2815 Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊
2820 EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊
2822 The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. ☊ Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ. ☊
2823 He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting. ☊ Anh ấy lại muộn. Điển hình của anh ấy là khiến mọi người phải đợi. ☊
2825 She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ? ☊
2827 The customs in their country are similar to ours. ☊ Phong tục nước họ giống với chúng tôi. ☊
2828 The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. ☊ Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng. ☊
2829 for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊
2830 When we got to the Ei el Tower, it was crowded with tourists. ☊ Khi chúng tôi tới Tháp Ei el, ở đó chật cứng khách du lịch. ☊
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊
2834 I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊
2835 Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊
2844 If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊
2849 My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. ☊ Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông. ☊
2852 Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊
2857 That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊
2858 I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊
2859 forgotten about it. ☊ Tôi rất vui vì cậu đã nhắc tôi về cuộc họp, vì tôi đã hoàn toàn quên mất nó. ☊
2877 After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊
2881 The misunderstanding was my fault, so I apologized. > I apologized for the misunderstanding. ☊ Sự hiểu lầm là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã xin lỗi. > Tôi đã xin lỗi vì sự hiểu lầm. ☊
2882 She always says everything is my fault. > She always blames me for everything. ☊ Cô ấy luôn luôn nói mọi thứ là lỗi tại tôi. > Cô ấy luôn đổ lỗi cho tôi về mọi thứ. ☊
2883 Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊
2884 The number of people su ering from heart disease has increased. > The number of heart disease su erers has increased. ☊ Số người bị bệnh tim đã tăng. > Số người mắc bệnh tim đã tăng. ☊
2885 blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊
2886 EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊
2889 I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊
2891 His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊
2892 She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊
2895 You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊
2897 The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the repairs. ☊ Vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã phải trả tiền sửa chữa. ☊
2898 Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊
2902 I believe in saying what I think. ☊ Tôi chắc chắn khi nói ra những gì tôi nghĩ. ☊
2903 Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊
2904 I hope you succeed in nding the job you want. ☊ Tôi hi vọng cậu tìm thành công công việc cậu muốn. ☊
2906 Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊
2907 His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊
2908 This book is divided into three (3) parts. ☊ Cuốn sách này được chia làm ba phần. ☊
2909 I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. ☊ Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác. ☊
2911 Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊
2913 Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊
2915 They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊
2916 I wanted to stay home, but my friends insisted on my coming. ☊ Tôi muốn ở nhà nhưng bạn tôi đã nài nỉ tôi đến. ☊
2918 If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊
2919 Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. ☊ Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé. ☊
2920 The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊
2922 What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊
2923 I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊
2926 It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊
2930 Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. ☊ Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó. ☊
2931 I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊
2934 wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊
2937 Tomorrow I'm o to Paris. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi Paris. ☊
2940 My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2941 I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊
2942 Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. ☊ Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế. ☊
2945 Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊
2948 However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊
2953 The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người. ☊
2954 You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊
2955 You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊
2956 The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊
2958 The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊
2959 Since he got so much bad press, it wouldn't just blow over. Everybody knew him now. ☊ Vì anh ấy bị lên án trên báo chí quá nhiều nên chuyện sẽ không chỉ qua đi. Giờ mọi người đều đã biết anh ấy. ☊
2961 We just won a new contract, but completing it will take up the next three (3) months. ☊ Chúng tôi vừa thắng một hợp đồng mới. Nhưng việc hoàn thành nó sẽ choán hết ba tháng tới. ☊
2962 My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. ☊
2966 There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊
2967 I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. ☊ Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu. ☊
2968 My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊
2969 My parents were there again to pick me up when I ew back home. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi lại ở đó đón toi khi tôi bay về nhà. ☊
2973 A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ. ☊
2976 They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. ☊ Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành. ☊
2978 We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
2979 The two (2) brothers are identical twins, so everybody gets them mixed up. ☊ Hai anh em là cặp sinh đôi cùng trứng. Vậy nên mọi người thường lẫn lộn họ với nhau. ☊
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊
2982 Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊
2985 A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊
2986 I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊
2989 They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊
2992 When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊
2998 When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊
3000 The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊

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accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ 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 ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
There is easy access by road. ☊ access ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
He was killed in an accident. ☊ accident ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
accidents in the home ☊ accident ☊
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. ☊ accident ☊
Helen got into acting purely by accident. ☊ by accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face. ☊ accidentally ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
According to Mick, it's a great movie. ☊ according to ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
She retired early on account of ill health. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
My watch is not very accurate. ☊ accurate ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
act as if/though...: She was acting as if she'd seen a ghost. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
We put an ad in the local paper. ☊ ad ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
Add up all the money I owe you. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. ☊ adjust ☊
to watch/gaze in admiration ☊ admiration ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. ☊ admit ☊
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ☊ admit ☊
Admit it! You were terrified! ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. ☊ adult ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
a week/month/year in advance ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
It's cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
advanced industrial societies ☊ advanced ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. ☊ advertising ☊
a career in advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Take my advice. Don't do it. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
She is having an affair with her boss. ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
Rub the cream into the affected areas. ☊ affect ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
I'd give up work if I could afford it. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
They could ill afford to lose any more staff. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
I can't help you, I'm afraid. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
He's no better, I'm afraid to say. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
After an hour I went home (= when an hour had passed). ☊ after ☊
It's ten after seven in the morning (= 7.10 a.m.) ☊ after ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
He should have paid. He suggested it, after all. ☊ after all ☊
I'll call you after I've spoken to them. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
Could you say it again, please? ☊ again ☊
When will I see you again? ☊ again ☊
I'll have to write it all over again (= again from the beginning). ☊ again ☊
She is against seeing (= does not want to see) him. ☊ against ☊
The evidence is against him. ☊ against ☊
Her age is against her. ☊ against ☊
When I was your age I was already married. ☊ age ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
15 is an awkward age. ☊ age ☊
Wine improves with age. ☊ age ☊
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ☊ agency ☊
an insurance agent ☊ agent ☊
Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
How long ago did you buy it? ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
When he said that, I had to agree. ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
'It's terrible.' 'I couldn't agree more!' (= I completely agree) ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
collecting money in aid of charity ☊ in aid of sth/sb ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
I kicked the ball high in/into the air. ☊ air ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
whales coming up for air (= in order to breathe) ☊ air ☊
waiting in the airport lounge ☊ airport ☊
'What have you done?' Ellie cried in 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 ☊
A car alarm went off in the middle of the night (= started ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
an alarming increase in crime ☊ alarming ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
levels of alcohol in the blood ☊ alcohol ☊
He was buried alive in the earthquake. ☊ alive ☊
All the people you invited are coming. ☊ all ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten all of it. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten it all. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
Not all of them were invited. ☊ all ☊
They all enjoyed it. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
It was all that I had. ☊ all ☊
I didn't enjoy it at all. ☊ (not) at all ☊
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' ☊ not at all ☊
She was dressed all in white. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with it. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
We do not allow smoking in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' ☊ all right ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
She was sitting all alone in the hall. ☊ alone ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
Carol felt all alone in the world. ☊ alone ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ☊ alphabet ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
'Lunch?' 'No thanks, I've already eaten.' ☊ already ☊
Is it 10 o'clock already? ☊ already ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. ☊ also ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
alter sb/sth: It doesn't alter the way I feel. ☊ alter ☊
This incident altered the whole course of events. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. ☊ although ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
There's always somebody at home in the evenings. ☊ always ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
Sue and I left early. ☊ and ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. ☊ annoyed ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
Let's do it another time. ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
There is no easy answer. ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
He forbids any talking in class. ☊ any ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
I'm so hungry, I'll eat anything. ☊ anything ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I can't see it anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
Did you go anywhere interesting? ☊ anywhere ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
Why should I apologize? ☊ apologize ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
appear to do sth: She appeared to be in her late thirties. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets ☊ appearance ☊
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. ☊ appearance ☊
She is the apple of her father's eye. ☊ the apple of sb's eye ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sth: I'd appreciate some help. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
Winter is approaching. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
Several people nodded in approval. ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb/sth: Do you approve of my idea? ☊ approve ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The two buildings were approximately equal in size. ☊ approximately ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) ☊ April ☊
The room is 12 square metres in area. ☊ area ☊
Finance is Mark's area. ☊ area ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
John is the London area manager. ☊ area ☊
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? ☊ argue ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
argument with sb: She got into an argument with the teacher. ☊ argument ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
She cradled the child in her arms. ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. ☊ army ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. ☊ around ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
Our house is just around the corner. ☊ around ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged the flowers in a vase. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb: A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery. ☊ arrest ☊
the arrival of the mail in the morning ☊ arrival ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. ☊ arrive ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
The decor inside the house was very artistic. ☊ artistic ☊
He doesn't earn as much as I do. ☊ as ☊
It's not as hard as I thought. ☊ as ☊
We'd like it as soon as possible. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
They did as I had asked. ☊ as ☊
She lost it, just as I said she would. ☊ as ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
He behaved as if nothing had happened. ☊ as if/as though ☊
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know! ☊ as if/as though ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
I was asked if/whether I could drive. ☊ ask ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in doing sth: We will assist you in finding somewhere to live. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. ☊ assure ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). ☊ at ☊
I held it at arm's length. ☊ at ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
I think Mr Harris is at lunch. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
I attach great importance to this research. ☊ attach ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
Who is your favourite author? ☊ author ☊
He is the author of three books on art. ☊ author ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
the immigration authorities ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
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 ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
40 hours is a fairly average working week for most people. ☊ average ☊
children of above/below average intelligence ☊ average ☊
£20 for dinner is about average. ☊ average ☊
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid doing sth: I've been avoiding getting down to work all day. ☊ avoid ☊
I was finding it hard to stay awake. ☊ awake ☊
awake (sb) (from/to sth): I awoke from a deep sleep. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. ☊ aware ☊
The beach is a mile away. ☊ away ☊
Christmas is still months away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
It's awful, isn't it? ☊ awful ☊
to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill) ☊ awful ☊
There's an awful smell in here. ☊ awful ☊
The awful thing is, it was my fault. ☊ awful ☊
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. ☊ awful ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
My sister's expecting a baby = she is pregnant. ☊ baby ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
He was shot in the back of the knee. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in the back. ☊ back ☊
There's room for three people in back = of a car, etc.. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
She broke her back in a riding accident. ☊ back ☊
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. ☊ back ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
We were sitting in the back row. ☊ back ☊
If he kicks me, I'll kick him back. ☊ back ☊
She left back in November. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
a photograph with trees in the background ☊ background ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
Too much work is bad for your health. ☊ bad ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
She is so bad at keeping secrets. ☊ bad ☊
I thought it was a very bad article. ☊ bad ☊
This isn't as bad as I thought. ☊ bad ☊
That's not a bad idea. ☊ bad ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
He sat in bad-tempered silence. ☊ bad-tempered ☊
We loaded our baggage into the car. ☊ baggage ☊
bake sth for sb: I'm baking a birthday cake for Alex. ☊ bake ☊
bake sb sth: I'm baking Alex a cake. ☊ bake ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net. ☊ ball ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
to impose/lift a ban ☊ ban ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
His injured leg was all bandaged up. ☊ bandage ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
He smashed the window with an iron bar. ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. ☊ bar ☊
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. ☊ bargain ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
We're based in Chicago. ☊ based ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. ☊ basic ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. ☊ basically ☊
And that's it, basically. ☊ basically ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) ☊ bathroom ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
to be killed in battle ☊ battle ☊
to go into battle ☊ battle ☊
a battle with an insurance company ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
The town is three miles away. ☊ be ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
She has been in her room for hours. ☊ be ☊
She's from Italy. ☊ be ☊
'Who is that?' 'It's my brother.' ☊ be ☊
Susan is a doctor. ☊ be ☊
+ adj.: It's beautiful! ☊ be ☊
Life is unfair. ☊ be ☊
He is ten years old. ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
+ noun: It's two thirty. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
Three and three is six. ☊ be ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today. ☊ if it wasn't/weren't for... ☊
He was killed in the war. ☊ be ☊
Ben's coming, isn't he? ☊ be ☊
The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
'Are you coming with us?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ be ☊
I am to call them once I reach the airport. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
The gull held the fish in its beak. ☊ beak ☊
The ice is too thin to bear your weight. ☊ bear ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth + adv./prep.: She was beating dust out of the carpet (= removing dust from the carpet by beating it). ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
You can't beat Italian shoes. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
This type of music has a strong beat to it. ☊ beat ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
I did it because he told me to. ☊ because ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. ☊ because of ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
oyster beds (= an area in the sea where there are many oysters ) ☊ bed ☊
He lay in bed (= under the covers). ☊ bed ☊
to get into/out of bed ☊ bed ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
beers brewed in Germany ☊ beer ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
Do it before you forget. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
Shall I begin? ☊ begin ☊
begin sth: We began work on the project in May. ☊ begin ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin to do sth: I began to feel dizzy. ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. ☊ begin ☊
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. ☊ to begin with ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. ☊ behave ☊
She doesn't know how to behave in public. ☊ behave ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
I was told to stay behind after school (= remain in school). ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
belief in God/democracy ☊ belief ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
'Where does she come from?' 'Spain, I believe.' ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb: I don't believe you! ☊ believe ☊
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ believe in sb/sth ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
Ring the bell to see if they're in. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
Mark the pipe where you want to bend it. ☊ bend ☊
He bent the wire into the shape of a square. ☊ bend ☊
a sharp bend in the road ☊ bend ☊
That's the best movie I've ever seen! ☊ best ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
He works best in the mornings. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
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 ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
He is in a much better mood than usual. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
She sings much better than I do. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
A cup of tea? There's nothing I'd like better! ☊ better ☊
I expected better of him (= I thought he would have behaved better). ☊ better ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
We ought to be able to manage it between us. ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
The house was near a park but there was a road in between. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills. ☊ beyond ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
bid (sth) (for sth): I bid £2 000 for the painting. ☊ bid ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
This shirt isn't big enough. ☊ big ☊
to introduce/approve/reject a bill ☊ bill ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
a degree in biology ☊ biology ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
a bird's nest with two eggs in it ☊ bird ☊
the birth of a new society in South Africa ☊ birth ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
'Are you tired?' 'Yes, I am a bit.' ☊ bit ☊
It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. ☊ bite ☊
Dog bites can get infected. ☊ bite ☊
She is very bitter about losing her job. ☊ bitter ☊
Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. ☊ bitter ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
a film made in black and white ☊ black and white ☊
If anyone's to blame, it's me. ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
She turned to a blank page in her notebook. ☊ blank ☊
Please fill in the blanks. ☊ blank ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of ice/concrete/stone ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
He lost a lot of blood in the accident. ☊ blood ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: I was almost blown over by the wind. ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). ☊ blow ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
She was dressed in blue. ☊ blue ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
I'll write it up on the board. ☊ board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
The city was heavily bombed in the war. ☊ bomb ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
book sb sth (+ adv./prep.): I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel. ☊ book ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bore sb: I'm not boring you, am I? ☊ bore ☊
I was born in 1976. ☊ born ☊
He was born in a small village in northern Spain. ☊ born ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth: Can I borrow your umbrella? ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth off sb: I borrowed the DVD off my brother. ☊ borrow ☊
borrow (from sb/sth): I don't like to borrow from friends. ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth off sb: I had to borrow the money off a friend. ☊ borrow ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
the new boss at IBM ☊ boss ☊
I have two sisters. Both of them live in London/They both live in London. ☊ both ☊
Both (my) sisters live in London. ☊ both ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
'Shall I wait?' 'No, don't bother'. ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! ☊ bother ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. ☊ bother ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
be bothered about sth: You don't sound too bothered about it. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: Stop bothering me when I'm working. ☊ bother ☊
Let me know if he bothers you again. ☊ bother ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I was always bottom of the class in math. ☊ bottom ☊
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). ☊ bottom ☊
farmers who lived in the valley bottoms ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
to go up a hill in bottom gear ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's easy to understand). ☊ bound ☊
Put a cross in the appropriate box. ☊ box ☊
She kept all the letters in a box. ☊ box ☊
Now she's a teenager, she's starting to be interested in boys. ☊ boy ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) ☊ break ☊
break sth: I think I've broken the washing machine. ☊ break ☊
The bag broke under the weight of the bottles inside it. ☊ break ☊
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. ☊ break ☊
break sth in/into sth: He broke the chocolate in two. ☊ break ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
We had our car broken into last week. ☊ break into sth ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
We had a weekend break in New York. ☊ break ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
She wanted to take a career break in order to have children. ☊ break ☊
They were having breakfast when I arrived. ☊ breakfast ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. ☊ breathe out ☊
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. ☊ breathing ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? ☊ bright ☊
What a brilliant idea! ☊ brilliant ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
'How was it?' 'Brilliant!' ☊ brilliant ☊
Retirement usually brings with it a massive drop in income. ☊ bring ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
He is tall, broad and muscular. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
They began broadcasting in 1922. ☊ broadcast ☊
Broadly speaking, I agree with you. ☊ broadly ☊
a package wrapped in brown paper ☊ brown ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
brush sth + adj.: A tiled floor is easy to brush clean. ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
The children like to have bubbles in their bath. ☊ bubble ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
There were bullet holes in the door. ☊ bullet ☊
He was killed by a bullet in the head. ☊ bullet ☊
My skin burns easily (= in the sun). ☊ burn ☊
burn sb: I got badly burned by the sun yesterday. ☊ burn ☊
burn yourself: I burned myself on the stove. ☊ burn ☊
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. ☊ burn ☊
A welcoming fire was burning in the fireplace. ☊ burn ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
The cigarette burned a hole in the carpet. ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
The house burned down in 1895. ☊ burn down, burn sth down ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
He burst into the room without knocking. ☊ burst ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
She burst into tears (= suddenly began to cry). ☊ burst into sth ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. ☊ bury ☊
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. ☊ bury ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
It's no business of yours who I invite to the party. ☊ business ☊
She works in the family business. ☊ business ☊
Her job was to drum up (= increase) business. ☊ business ☊
a business investment ☊ business ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
When he left school, he went into business with his brother. ☊ business ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
The principal is a very busy woman. ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. ☊ but ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth from sb: I bought it from a friend for £10. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth + adj.: I bought my car second-hand. ☊ buy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
a play by Ibsen ☊ by ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
May I pay by cheque? ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
I did it by mistake. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
By this time next week we'll be in New York. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
The bullet missed him by two inches. ☊ by ☊
By my watch it is two o'clock. ☊ by ☊
Pick it up by the handle! ☊ by ☊
We only sell it by the metre. ☊ by ☊
They're improving day by day. ☊ by ☊
We'll do it bit by bit. ☊ by ☊
The children came in two by two (= in groups of two). ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
She waved bye-bye and got into the car. ☊ bye ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
a cake tin (= for cooking a cake in) ☊ cake ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
call to do sth: He was out when I called to see him. ☊ call ☊
call sb sth: I'll call you a taxi. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
I thought I heard somebody calling. ☊ call ☊
Will you call the kids in for lunch? ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
Were there any calls for me while I was out? ☊ call ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
We waited inside until things calmed down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
They go camping in France every year. ☊ camp ☊
a campaign against ageism in the workplace ☊ campaign ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
I could drive a car before I left school. ☊ can ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
You can take the car, if you want. ☊ can ☊
Can I read your newspaper? ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
Where can she have put it? ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
Please write in capitals/in capital letters. ☊ capital ☊
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. ☊ capital ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
English is written with a capital 'E'. ☊ capital ☊
The city was captured in 1941. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
Paula got into the car and drove off. ☊ car ☊
Are you going in the car? ☊ car ☊
Where can I park the car? ☊ car ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
a career in politics ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
My school career was not very impressive. ☊ career ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
We have fitted carpets (= carpets from wall to wall) in our house. ☊ carpet ☊
She carried her baby in her arms. ☊ carry ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) ☊ case ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
The thieves stole £500 in cash. ☊ cash ☊
an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) ☊ cast ☊
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
She got caught in a thunderstorm. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
thieves caught in the act ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
Our cat is hopeless at catching mice. ☊ catch ☊
The dog caught the stick in its mouth. ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. ☊ cease ☊
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. ☊ celebrate ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
She has been a central figure in the campaign. ☊ central ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
certain who/where, etc...: I'm not certain who was there. ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
'May I see your passport, Mr Scott?' 'Certainly.' ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
an old man asleep in a chair (= an armchair ) ☊ chair ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
Chess is not a game of chance. ☊ chance ☊
Where do I have to change? ☊ change ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
Of course we'll change it for a larger size, Madam. ☊ change ☊
change sth: Where can I change my traveller's cheques? ☊ change ☊
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen ☊ change ☊
I went into the bedroom to change. ☊ change ☊
change into sth: She changed into her swimsuit. ☊ change ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth: I want to change my doctor. ☊ change ☊
Caterpillars change into butterflies. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Leaves change colour in autumn. ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
a change from agriculture to industry ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Let's stay in tonight for a change. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. ☊ charge ☊
I'm leaving the school in your charge. ☊ charge ☊
Delivery is free of charge. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
The chase is on! ☊ chase ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
You can live very cheaply in Italy. ☊ cheaply ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
He cheated his way into the job. ☊ cheat ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We've checked in at the hotel. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
You're in a cheerful mood. ☊ cheerful ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to). ☊ cheerfully ☊
the chemical industry ☊ chemical ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
The bullet hit him in the chest. ☊ chest ☊
a chest infection ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
He is always chewing gum. ☊ chew ☊
They keep chickens in the back yard. ☊ chicken ☊
Detective Chief Inspector Williams ☊ chief ☊
I lived in London as a child. ☊ child ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
This mug has a chip in it. ☊ chip ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
There is a wide range of choices open to you. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. ☊ choose ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. ☊ chop ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
They're in church. ☊ church ☊
Church is at 9 o'clock. ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
She walked the horse round in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
The children stood in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union ☊ citizen ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
She works hard in class (= during the class). ☊ class ☊
I've been taking classes in pottery. ☊ class ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
The sport has a very clean image. ☊ clean ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The villa is cleaned twice a week. ☊ clean ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
This is a clear case of fraud. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
clear sth/sb: I had cleared my desk before I left. ☊ clear ☊
clear A (of B): I cleared my desk of papers. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
How clever of you to work it out! ☊ clever ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
What a clever idea! ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
The bolt clicked into place. ☊ click ☊
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. ☊ click ☊
click (on sth): I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
Membership is climbing steadily. ☊ climb ☊
The sun climbed higher in the sky. ☊ climb ☊
Sue climbed into bed. ☊ climb ☊
The clock is fast/slow. ☊ clock ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). ☊ close ☊
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? ☊ close ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
Jo is a very close friend. ☊ close ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
The college has close links with many other institutions. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
I had no idea the beach was so close. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). ☊ close ☊
The children are close to each other in age. ☊ close ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
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 ☊
She had closeted herself away in her room. ☊ closet ☊
the cloth industry/trade ☊ cloth ☊
an item/article of clothing ☊ clothing ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
The plane was flying in cloud most of the way. ☊ cloud ☊
the club scene in Newcastle ☊ club ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
the coal industry ☊ coal ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
It's written in code. ☊ code ☊
Tap your code number into the machine. ☊ code ☊
coffee ice cream ☊ coffee ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
Isn't it cold today? ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
The package is waiting to be collected. ☊ collect ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
He got interested in politics when he was in college. ☊ college ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ college ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
available in 12 different colours ☊ colour ☊
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. ☊ colour ☊
Do you dream in colour? ☊ colour ☊
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. ☊ colour ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
Nelson's Column in London ☊ column ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
I always read her column in the local paper. ☊ column ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
He came to power in 2006. ☊ come ☊
The trees are coming into leaf. ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
Everything will come right in the end. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
The children came running into the room. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
My son is coming home soon. ☊ come ☊
Here comes Jo! (= Jo is coming) ☊ come ☊
Your breakfast is coming soon. ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
come for sth: I've come for my book. ☊ come ☊
come about sth: I've come about my book. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. ☊ come ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
The train is coming in now. ☊ come in ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
The price of gas is coming down. ☊ come down ☊
Gas is coming down in price. ☊ come down ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. ☊ comfortably ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
Who is in command here? ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
Begin when I give the command. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
appalling crimes committed against innocent children ☊ commit ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
Allergies to milk are quite common in childhood. ☊ common ☊
They share a common interest in photography. ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
They communicated in sign language. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
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 ☊
the Polish community in London ☊ community ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
a pleasant evening in the company of friends ☊ company ☊
the largest computer company in the world ☊ company ☊
She joined the company in 2009. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. ☊ complete ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
a new concept in teaching ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
Her diary was a record of her inner conflict. ☊ conflict ☊
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. ☊ connect ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. ☊ connection ☊
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
constant interruptions ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. ☊ constantly ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
She has several contacts in New York. ☊ contact ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
life in contemporary Britain ☊ contemporary ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
The rain will continue into the evening. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
Rain was falling outside in a continuous silver curtain. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier ☊ 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 ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ 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 ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
a book on Indian cooking ☊ cooking ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
We cooled off with a swim in the lake. ☊ cool down/off ☊
I got to the stage where I wasn't coping any more. ☊ cope ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (down/out): I copied out several poems. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
a speck of dirt in the corner of her eye ☊ corner ☊
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' ☊ correct ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
Have you spelled it correctly? ☊ correctly ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000. ☊ cost ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: How much did it cost? ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
the cotton industry ☊ cotton ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
Sorry, I couldn't get any more. ☊ could ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
I could do it now, if you like. ☊ could ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' ☊ could ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
We have invited 50 people, not counting the children. ☊ count ☊
count sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. ☊ count ☊
count (up) how many...: She began to count up how many guests they had to invite. ☊ count ☊
count to/up to sth: She can count up to 10 in Italian. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
I asked the woman behind the counter if they had any postcards. ☊ counter ☊
leading industrial countries ☊ country ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
to live in the country ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
We can do it in the next couple of weeks. ☊ couple ☊
The couple was/were married in 2006. ☊ couple ☊
Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. ☊ a couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
'Don't you like my mother?' 'Of course I do!' ☊ of course ☊
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
'I did all I could to help.' 'Of course,' he murmured gently. ☊ of course ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The show barely covered its costs. ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
He always reads the paper from cover to cover (= everything in it). ☊ cover ☊
His face was covered in blood. ☊ covered ☊
The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. ☊ crack ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
His face cracked into a smile. ☊ crack ☊
crack sth + adv./prep.: She cracked an egg into the pan. ☊ crack ☊
She peeped through the crack in the curtains. ☊ crack ☊
This cup has a crack in it. ☊ crack ☊
Cracks began to appear in the walls. ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth (into sth): He crashed his car into a wall. ☊ crash ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
What a crazy idea! ☊ crazy ☊
I know it sounds crazy but it just might work. ☊ crazy ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
Rick is crazy about football. ☊ crazy ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
Do you have this blouse in cream? ☊ cream ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
an increase in violent crime ☊ crime ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
to commit a crime (= do sth illegal) ☊ crime ☊
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 ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
The fever has passed its crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
The supervisor is always very critical. ☊ critical ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
I didn't mean it as a criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
All you ever do is criticize! ☊ criticize ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
a fall in this year's coffee crop ☊ crop ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
Crowds of people poured into the street. ☊ crowd ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
topics of crucial importance ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
Several people were crushed to death in the accident. ☊ crush ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. ☊ cry ☊
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. ☊ cry ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. ☊ curl ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
The hourly charge is currently £35. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) ☊ curtain ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). ☊ curtain ☊
a curve in the road ☊ curve ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
His lips curved in a smile. ☊ curve ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. ☊ cut ☊
The bus was cut in two by the train. ☊ cut ☊
Now cut the tomatoes in half. ☊ cut ☊
cut sb sth: I cut them all a piece of birthday cake. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth for sb: I cut a piece of birthday cake for them all. ☊ cut ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
They had to take a 20% cut in pay. ☊ cut ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport. ☊ cycling ☊
Is it OK if I borrow the car, Dad? ☊ dad ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. ☊ damage ☊
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. ☊ dancing ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
There is no danger of a bush fire now. ☊ danger ☊
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. ☊ danger ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
She said it as loudly as she dared. ☊ dare ☊
She dared not breathe a word of it to anybody. ☊ dare ☊
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. ☊ dare ☊
There are no dark secrets in our family. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
What time does it get dark in summer? ☊ dark ☊
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
in the old days (= in the past) ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
The hard disk is dead. ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
My mother's dead; she died in 1987. ☊ dead ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
I got a good deal on the car (= bought it cheaply). ☊ 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 ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
an increase in deaths from cancer ☊ death ☊
Two children were burnt to death in the fire (= they died as a result of the fire). ☊ death ☊
He's drinking himself to death (= so that it will kill him). ☊ death ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
He died heavily in debt. ☊ debt ☊
The club is £4 million in debt. ☊ debt ☊
We were poor but we never got into debt. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
the decay of the old industries ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease in sth: This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
He's in deep trouble. ☊ deep ☊
to be in a deep sleep/trance/coma ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
How deep is the wound? ☊ deep ☊
Deep down I still loved him. ☊ deep down ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
She is deeply religious. ☊ deeply ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
to drill deeply into the wood ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. ☊ definite ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. ☊ degree ☊
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
delighted to do sth: I'd be absolutely delighted to come. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted with sth: I was delighted with my presents. ☊ delighted ☊
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. ☊ deliver ☊
The jury finally delivered its verdict. ☊ deliver ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
Demand is exceeding supply. ☊ demand ☊
Good secretaries are always in demand. ☊ in demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
She denied all knowledge of the incident. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) ☊ depth ☊
She was in the depths of despair ☊ depth ☊
He gazed into the depths of her eyes. ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
His ideas lack depth. ☊ depth ☊
The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth. ☊ depth ☊
The depth of the shelves is 30 centimetres. ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
an in-depth study ☊ in depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. ☊ describe ☊
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. ☊ describe ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
Somalia is mostly desert. ☊ desert ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. ☊ desire ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
desire (sb/sth) to do sth: Fewer people desire to live in the north of the country. ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (to do sth): I was absolutely desperate to see her. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. ☊ despite ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
The site is being developed by a French company. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
The child is developing normally. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. ☊ development ☊
a baby's development in the womb ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
The results are shown in diagram 2. ☊ diagram ☊
a ring with a diamond in it ☊ diamond ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). ☊ die ☊
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). ☊ die ☊
The words died on my lips (= I stopped speaking). ☊ die ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
There's no difference in the results. ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ difference ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
We measured the difference in temperature. ☊ difference ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
It's different now than it was a year ago. ☊ different ☊
Now he spoke in a different and kinder voice. ☊ different ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
They are sold in many different colours. ☊ different ☊
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. ☊ different ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
She finds it very difficult to get up early. ☊ difficult ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
13 is a difficult age. ☊ difficult ☊
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. ☊ difficulty ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
Let's invite them to dinner tomorrow. ☊ dinner ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
Tom went off in the direction of home. ☊ direction ☊
She glanced in his direction. ☊ direction ☊
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. ☊ direction ☊
The road was blocked in both directions. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
The President was not directly involved. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
His clothes were covered in dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. ☊ dirt ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
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 ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
He shook his head in disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
She keeps good discipline in class. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
the discovery of new talent in the art world ☊ discovery ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
The idea fills me with disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
He walked away in disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. ☊ disgusted ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
We saw lights in the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Who distributes our products in the UK? ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
30 divided by 6 is 5 (30 ÷ 6 = 5). ☊ divide ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? ☊ divide ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) ☊ divorce ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
do sth for sb: I'll do a copy for you. ☊ do ☊
do sb sth: I'll do you a copy. ☊ do ☊
What do you do (= what is your job)? ☊ do ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
How is the business doing? ☊ do ☊
He's doing very well at school (= his work is good). ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? ☊ do ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
You live in New York, don't you? ☊ do ☊
'I love peaches.' 'So do I.' ☊ do ☊
'I don't want to go back.' 'Neither do I.' ☊ do ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
'Can I help you?' asked the man at the door. ☊ door ☊
There are dots above the letters i and j. ☊ dot ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. ☊ double ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
His income is double hers. ☊ double ☊
I thought I was seeing double (= seeing two of sth). ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
If in doubt, wear black. ☊ if in doubt ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
Mary's not down yet (= she is still upstairs). ☊ down ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
the downward trend in inflation ☊ downward ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). ☊ dozen ☊
dozen of sth: I've been there dozens of times. ☊ dozen ☊
This is only the first draft of my speech. ☊ draft ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
The sack is too heavy to lift—you'll have to drag it. ☊ drag ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. ☊ dramatically ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
My eyes were drawn to the man in the corner. ☊ draw ☊
He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. ☊ draw ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. ☊ dream ☊
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream. ☊ dream ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
Did I talk in my sleep? I must have been dreaming. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sb/sth: I dreamt about you last night. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about doing sth: I wouldn't dream of going without you (= I would never go without you). ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Who'd have dreamt it? They're getting married. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). ☊ dress ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
dress sb (in sth): She dressed the children in their best clothes. ☊ dress ☊
She always dressed entirely in black. ☊ dress ☊
dressed in...: The bride was dressed in white. ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
Can I have a drink? ☊ drink ☊
She took a drink from the glass and then put it down. ☊ drink ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
drink sth: I drank far too much last night. ☊ drink ☊
drive sth: He drives a taxi (= that is his job). ☊ drive ☊
The robbers drove off in a stolen vehicle. ☊ drive off ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
She climbed into the driver's seat. ☊ driver ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
Shares dropped in price by 14p. ☊ drop ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
a drop in prices/temperature, etc. ☊ drop ☊
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits ☊ drop ☊
If you want the job, you must be prepared to take a drop in salary. ☊ drop ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? ☊ drop ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. ☊ drug ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
I hope it stays dry for our picnic. ☊ dry ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea. ☊ dump ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
The workers wear masks to avoid inhaling the dust. ☊ dust ☊
There wasn't a speck of dust anywhere in the room. ☊ dust ☊
She is allergic to house dust. ☊ dust ☊
I broke the vase while I was dusting. ☊ dust ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. ☊ duty ☊
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. ☊ duty ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
Each answer is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
Each of the answers is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
an ear infection ☊ ear ☊
the inner/outer ear ☊ ear ☊
She whispered something in his ear. ☊ ear ☊
The elephant flapped its ears. ☊ ear ☊
The project is still in the early stages. ☊ early ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
He's in his early twenties. ☊ early ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. ☊ early ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
early in the week/year/season/morning ☊ early ☊
We meet the hero quite early in the film. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
She had seen him earlier in the day. ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
Which way is east? ☊ east ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
He didn't make it easy for me to leave. ☊ easy ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
It would be the easiest thing in the world to fall in love with him. ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
eat sth: I don't eat meat. ☊ eat ☊
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). ☊ eat ☊
We ate at a pizzeria in town. ☊ eat ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
He spoke in an educated voice. ☊ educated ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. ☊ effect ☊
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
You should put more effort into your work. ☊ effort ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. ☊ either ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
She grazed her elbow in the fall. ☊ elbow ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
an electrical fault in the engine ☊ electrical ☊
The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). ☊ electricity ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
It was so embarrassing having to sing in public. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
to be in paid employment ☊ employment ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
empty out: The tank empties out in five minutes. ☊ empty ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
They live in the end house. ☊ end ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
The word I'm thinking of ends in '-ous'. ☊ end in sth ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. ☊ end up ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. ☊ end up ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
He has a lot of enemies in the company. ☊ enemy ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
Birds are the natural enemies of many insect pests (= they kill them). ☊ enemy ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
a degree in engineering ☊ engineering ☊
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. ☊ enjoy ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
enormous interest ☊ enormous ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
This house isn't big enough for us. ☊ enough ☊
Tell them it's just not good enough. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure sb sth: Victory ensured them a place in the final. ☊ ensure ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
The job involves a lot of entertaining. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
I wasted an entire day on it. ☊ entire ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
American entry into the war ☊ entry ☊
entry (into sth): How did the thieves gain entry into the building? ☊ entry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
the environmental impact of pollution ☊ environmental ☊
environmental issues/problems ☊ environmental ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
environmental influences ☊ environmental ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
two pieces of wood equal in length/of equal length ☊ equal ☊
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
He is a player without equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
A metre equals 39.38 inches. ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces ☊ equivalent ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ equivalent ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
The car is quite small, especially if you have children. ☊ especially ☊
I love Rome, especially in the spring. ☊ especially ☊
I made it especially for you. ☊ especially ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. ☊ estate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
I paid five euros for it. ☊ euro ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter). ☊ even ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
You know even less about it than I do. ☊ even ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. ☊ even if/though ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
What do you usually do in the evening? ☊ evening ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever thought of changing your job?' 'No, never/No I haven't.' ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
We see them very seldom, if ever. ☊ ever ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
She knows every student in the school. ☊ every ☊
Every single time he calls, I'm out. ☊ every ☊
I read every last article in the newspaper (= all of them). ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
Didn't you like it?Everybody else did. ☊ everybody ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Everything in the capital is now quiet. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full. ☊ everywhere ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
You cannot pretend there's no evil in the world. ☊ evil ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
She's in her mid-thirties—thirty-six to be exact. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
Do exactly as I tell you. ☊ exactly ☊
Your answer is exactly right. ☊ exactly ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
Where exactly did you stay in France? ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) ☊ not exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
She did well in her exams. ☊ exam ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
He is a captain who leads by example. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
At $300 the bike is excellent value. ☊ excellent ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
Our school does an exchange with a school in France. ☊ exchange ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? ☊ exchange ☊
I'll type your report if you'll babysit in exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. ☊ exchange ☊
The prospect of a year in India greatly excited her. ☊ excite ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). ☊ excited ☊
There was a note of excitement in his voice. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb doing sth: Excuse my interrupting you. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. ☊ excuse me ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
Swimming is good exercise. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. ☊ exist ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence. ☊ existence ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
Ann's expecting a baby in June. ☊ be expecting a baby/child ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
I can't afford it, it's too expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
The results of the experiment were inconclusive. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
300 people were injured in the explosion. ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion in oil prices ☊ explosion ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
a fall in the value of exports ☊ export ☊
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
to express interest/regret/surprise ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adv./prep.: Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. ☊ express ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
She suffered extensive injuries in the accident. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
His knowledge of music is extensive. ☊ extensive ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work. ☊ extra ☊
The play is to run for an extra week! ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
The heat in the desert was extreme. ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
I have something in my eye. ☊ eye ☊
Her eyes widened in horror. ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! ☊ face ☊
Do you think it's funny to make faces behind my back? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
Let's face it, we're not going to win. ☊ face ☊
face sth: I just can't face work today. ☊ face ☊
face doing sth: I can't face seeing them. ☊ face ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
What will you do if you fail? ☊ fail ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
A power failure plunged everything into darkness. ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
All my efforts ended in failure. ☊ failure ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
The new tax is fairer than the old system. ☊ fair ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
fair to sb (to do sth): Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. ☊ fairly ☊
The report was fairly incomprehensible. ☊ fairly ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
faithful to sb/sth: He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. ☊ faithful ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
The house had fallen into disrepair. ☊ fall ☊
The temperature fell sharply in the night. ☊ fall ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
She slipped on the ice and fell. ☊ fall ☊
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. ☊ fall ☊
They were injured by falling rocks. ☊ fall ☊
One of the kids fell into the river. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
a steep fall in profits ☊ fall ☊
a big fall in unemployment ☊ fall ☊
She was killed in a fall from a horse. ☊ fall ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
I couldn't see any familiar faces in the room. ☊ familiar ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
an area with which I had been familiar since childhood ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
That's a far better idea. ☊ far ☊
He's fallen far behind in his work. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
far into sth: We worked far into the night. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. ☊ far ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
How far is it to your house from here? ☊ far ☊
How far is Boston from New York? ☊ far ☊
How much further is it? ☊ far ☊
I'm not sure I can walk so far. ☊ far ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
How much farther is it? ☊ farther ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
the fashion industry ☊ fashion ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
foods which are low in fat ☊ fat ☊
Our new boss is a father of three (= he has three children). ☊ father ☊
Father, I cannot lie to you. ☊ father ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
a major fault in the design ☊ fault ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault? ☊ fault ☊
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. ☊ fault ☊
fault (for doing sth): It's your own fault for being careless. ☊ fault ☊
Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
Can I ask a favour? ☊ favour ☊
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. ☊ favour ☊
I'll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
He argued in favour of a strike. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
I'm all in favour of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
This song is a particular favourite of mine. ☊ favourite ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
Never fear/Fear not (= Don't worry), I shall return. ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: I could feel the warm sun on my back. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
Luckily I was feeling in a good mood. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Mum! I feel sick. ☊ feel sick ☊
I've lost all feeling in my legs. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
There are no fewer than 100 different species in the area. ☊ few ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
famous in the field of music ☊ field ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
People were working in the fields. ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. ☊ fifth ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
We will fight for as long as it takes. ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
He fought in Vietnam. ☊ fight ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. ☊ fighting ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
fight (with sb/sth): He got into a fight with a man in the bar. ☊ fight ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
a tall figure in black ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
His salary is now in six figures. ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
To order, fill in the coupon on p 54. ☊ fill sth in ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
Let's stay in and watch a film. ☊ film ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the film industry ☊ film ☊
They are filming in Moscow right now. ☊ film ☊
film sth: It took them six weeks to film the documentary. ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
The project is in its final stages. ☊ final ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
The players met in last year's final. ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here? ☊ finally ☊
When they finally arrived it was well past midnight. ☊ finally ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. ☊ finance ☊
to be in financial difficulties ☊ financial ☊
an independent financial adviser ☊ financial ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! ☊ find ☊
I hope it stays fine for the picnic. ☊ fine ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' ☊ fine ☊
the finest collection of paintings in Europe ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. ☊ fine ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
to return fire (= to fire back at sb who is shooting at you) ☊ fire ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
Shall I put the fire on? ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
Five people died in a house fire last night. ☊ fire ☊
A small fire had started in the kitchen. ☊ fire ☊
It took two hours to put out the fire (= stop it burning). ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. ☊ fire ☊
a firm believer in socialism ☊ firm ☊
She is a firm favourite with the children. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
students in their first year at college ☊ first ☊
your first impressions ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
King Edward I (= pronounced 'King Edward the First') ☊ first ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
Your first duty is to your family. ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
It plunged nose first into the river. ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. ☊ fit ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. ☊ fit ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Where do I fit in? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
This is not a fit place for you to live. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
The car won't start—can you fix it? ☊ fix ☊
to fix a post in the ground ☊ fix ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
a fixed rate of interest ☊ fixed ☊
people living on fixed incomes ☊ fixed ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
the Italian flag ☊ flag ☊
the flag of Italy ☊ flag ☊
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). ☊ flag ☊
The building was in flames (= was burning). ☊ flame ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Lightning flashed in the distance. ☊ flash ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. ☊ flavour ☊
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. ☊ float ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
The cellar floods whenever it rains heavily. ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. ☊ flood ☊
There will be heavy rain with flooding in some areas. ☊ flooding ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
the Irish guy who lives two floors above ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
+ adv./prep.: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean. ☊ flow ☊
Election results flowed in throughout the night. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
A wasp had flown in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
Flies rose in thick black swarms. ☊ fly ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
The children's faces are badly out of focus (= not clearly shown) in the photograph. ☊ focus ☊
The binoculars were not in focus (= were not showing things clearly). ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
First, fold the paper in half/in two. ☊ fold ☊
The bird folded its wings. ☊ fold ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
The children were following every word of the story intently. ☊ follow ☊
follow (sb): Sorry, I don't follow. ☊ follow ☊
Sorry, I don't follow you. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
He has trouble following simple instructions. ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
The band has a huge following in Italy. ☊ following ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
the food industry ☊ food ☊
Do you like Italian food? ☊ food ☊
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). ☊ foot ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help you)? ☊ for ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
She's working for IBM. ☊ for ☊
Shaking your head for 'No' is not universal. ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
We're invited for 7.30. ☊ for ☊
The box is too heavy for me to lift. ☊ for ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ 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 ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! ☊ forget ☊
forget sth/sb: I forgot my purse (= I did not remember to bring it). ☊ forget ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
Before I forget, there was a call from Italy for you. ☊ forget ☊
forget sth: I never forget a face. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. ☊ forget ☊
I forget how much they paid for it. ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ☊ form ☊
to fill in a form ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The teams formed up into lines. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). ☊ fortune ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
She inherited a share of the family fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
Her family founded the college in 1895. ☊ found ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
He held out his free hand and I took it. ☊ free ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. ☊ freely ☊
The wine flowed freely (= there was a lot of it to drink). ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ 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 ☊
These meals are ideal for home freezing. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
fresh tracks in the snow ☊ fresh ☊
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. ☊ fresh ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
freshly ironed shirts ☊ freshly ☊
This is my friend Tom. ☊ friend ☊
She's an old friend (= I have known her a long time). ☊ friend ☊
I heard about it through a friend of a friend. ☊ friend ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened to do sth: I'm too frightened to ask him now. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. ☊ frightened ☊
It's frightening to think it could happen again. ☊ frightening ☊
the man from (= representing) the insurance company ☊ from ☊
I'm from Italy. ☊ from ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
We had seats in the front row. ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
It is too early to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ full ☊
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
The address must be printed in full. ☊ in full ☊
Sailing is good fun. ☊ fun ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
'What do you say to a weekend in New York?' 'Sounds like fun.' ☊ fun ☊
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ function ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. ☊ funny ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
The animal is hunted for its fur. ☊ fur ☊
elegant ladies in furs ☊ fur ☊
We had walked further than I had realized. ☊ further ☊
The hospital is further down the road. ☊ further ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
The movie is set in the future. ☊ future ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
The country gained its independence ten years ago. ☊ gain ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
gamble with/on sth: It was wrong to gamble with our children's future. ☊ gamble ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
They're in training for the big game. ☊ game ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
Throw it in the garbage. ☊ garbage ☊
children playing in the garden ☊ garden ☊
out in the garden ☊ garden ☊
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh ☊ garden ☊
Air is a mixture of gases. ☊ gas ☊
an iron gate ☊ gate ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear. ☊ gear ☊
What gear are you in? ☊ gear ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
books of general interest (= of interest to most people) ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
Let's talk just about investment generally. ☊ generally ☊
to generate income/profit ☊ generate ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
The proposal has generated a lot of interest. ☊ generate ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
to be generous in giving help ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
He lived in a gentler age than ours. ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Can I help you, gentlemen? ☊ gentleman ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
a degree in geography ☊ geography ☊
She got into bed. ☊ get ☊
We must be getting home; it's past midnight. ☊ get ☊
You got in very late last night. ☊ get ☊
I haven't got very far with the book I'm reading. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
We ought to go; it's getting late. ☊ get ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
He got his fingers caught in the door. ☊ get ☊
His drinking is getting to be a problem. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
I got a shock when I saw the bill. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
to get into a fight ☊ get into sth ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
The train got in late. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
a giant step towards achieving independence ☊ giant ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
I give it ten out of ten for originality. ☊ give ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
give sth: I'd give anything to see him again. ☊ give ☊
give sth for sth: I gave £50 for the lot. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: Give the letter to your mother when you've read it. ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. ☊ give ☊
We've been given a 2% pay increase. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
I picked it up and gave it back to him. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Give it me back! ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. ☊ glad ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
global issues ☊ global ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
Who else is going? ☊ go ☊
The car went skidding off the road into a ditch. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
The price of cigarettes is going up. ☊ go up ☊
Cigarettes are going up in price. ☊ go up ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
The bomb went off in a crowded street. ☊ go off ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into teaching ☊ go into sth ☊
The price of oil is going down. ☊ go down ☊
Oil is going down in price. ☊ go down ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
to go round in a circle ☊ go around/round ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
I think I'm going to faint. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? ☊ goal ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ god ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
Too much sun isn't good for you. ☊ good ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
Can you speak into my good ear? ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
good (to sb): He was very good to me when I was ill. ☊ good ☊
good (of sb) (to do sth): It was very good of you to come. ☊ good ☊
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
He is a very good man. ☊ good ☊
What a good idea! ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
Did you have a good time in London? ☊ good ☊
This is very good news. ☊ good ☊
We are still friends, though, which is good. ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
The piano was in good condition. ☊ good ☊
Your work is just not good enough. ☊ good ☊
Sorry, my English is not very good. ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth: I spent all weekend grading papers. ☊ grade ☊
a gradual change in the climate ☊ gradual ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
His grammar is appalling. ☊ grammar ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
We were in grave danger. ☊ grave ☊
She is gravely ill. ☊ gravely ☊
He nodded gravely as I poured out my troubles. ☊ gravely ☊
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). ☊ great ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
People were arriving in great numbers. ☊ great ☊
a matter of great importance ☊ great ☊
Take great care of it. ☊ great ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
the green of the countryside in spring ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
She was dressed all in green. ☊ green ☊
dressed in grey ☊ grey ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
to work in groups ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
The skies grew dark and it began to rain. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I didn't know they grew rice in France. ☊ grow ☊
You've grown since the last time I saw you! ☊ grow ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
She grew up in Boston (= lived there as a child). ☊ grow up ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. ☊ guarantee ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess where, who, etc...: Can you guess where I've been? ☊ guess ☊
I guess I'm just lucky. ☊ guess ☊
'He didn't see me, I guess.' ☊ guess ☊
'Are you ready to go?' 'Yeah, I guess so.' ☊ guess ☊
guess who, where, etc...: Guess who I've just seen! ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
'Who's going to win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.' ☊ your guess is as good as mine ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
a guide to Italy ☊ guide ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ habit ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'd prefer you not to make a habit of it. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
I only do it out of habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
I'll be down in a minute. I'm doing (= brushing, arranging, etc.) my hair. ☊ hair ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
I've divided the money in half. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
He has a half share in the company. ☊ half ☊
I'm half inclined to agree. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
Put your hand up if you know the answer. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. ☊ hang ☊
kids hanging about in the streets ☊ hang about ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. ☊ happy ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
I said I'd go just to keep him happy. ☊ happy ☊
happy for sb: I'm very happy for you. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
They had put in hours of hard graft. ☊ hard ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. ☊ hard ☊
Don't hit it so hard! ☊ hard ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
There was hardly a cloud in the sky. ☊ hardly ☊
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). ☊ hardly ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. ☊ hardly ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
The bacteria is harmless to humans. ☊ harmless ☊
hate sth: I hate spinach. ☊ hate ☊
I hate it when people cry. ☊ hate ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. ☊ have ☊
Can I have the bill, please? ☊ have ☊
We have orders coming in from all over the world. ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I had a cigarette while I was waiting. ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
We've got a few ideas for the title. ☊ have ☊
I've got it! We'll call it 'Word Magic'. ☊ have ☊
I soon had the fish in a net. ☊ have ☊
He had his head in his hands. ☊ have ☊
have sth: I've got a lot of homework tonight. ☊ have ☊
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
'Have you seen it? ' 'Yes, I have/No, I haven't.' ☊ have ☊
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
Sorry, I've got to go. ☊ have to ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
She nodded her head in agreement. ☊ head ☊
He shook his head in disbelief. ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
The driver suffered head injuries. ☊ head ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
health insurance ☊ health ☊
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
'I'm getting married.' 'So I've heard.' ☊ hear ☊
Things are going well from what I hear. ☊ hear ☊
hear about sb/sth: I was sorry to hear about your accident. ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
The last I heard of him he was living in Glasgow. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
This is the first I've heard of it! ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
Her hearing is poor. ☊ hearing ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
to increase/reduce the heat ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! ☊ heaven ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
They are both heavily involved in politics. ☊ heavily ☊
She has been heavily criticized in the press. ☊ heavily ☊
There was heavy fighting in the capital last night. ☊ heavy ☊
She spoke with heavy irony. ☊ heavy ☊
My brother is much heavier than me. ☊ heavy ☊
How heavy is it (= how much does it weigh)? ☊ heavy ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
I wouldn't go there in the height of summer. ☊ height ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
It is almost 2 metres in height. ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
The table is available in several different heights. ☊ height ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
Oh hell, I've burned the pan. ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Hell, no. I don't.' ☊ hell ☊
Hello, is there anybody there? ☊ hello ☊
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. ☊ help ☊
help yourself/sb to sth: Can I help you to some more salad? ☊ help ☊
Help, I'm stuck! ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
It helped being able to talk about it. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
Sorry I can't be more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful (for sb) (to do sth): It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself. ☊ helpful ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Here is your opportunity. ☊ here ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
hide sb/sth: He hid the letter in a drawer. ☊ hide ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. ☊ hide ☊
He hid behind a false identity. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
foods which are high in fat ☊ high ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
A high degree of accuracy is needed. ☊ high ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
The cost in terms of human life was high. ☊ high ☊
What's the highest mountain in the US? ☊ high ☊
The house has a high wall all the way round it. ☊ high ☊
How high is Everest? ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
an interstate highway ☊ highway ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). ☊ hill ☊
He introduced himself. ☊ himself ☊
She broke her hip in the fall. ☊ hip ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
The price includes the hire of the hall. ☊ hire ☊
He took my hand in his. ☊ his ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
The building is of historical importance. ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music ☊ history ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
The school traces its history back to 1865. ☊ history ☊
a degree in History ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. ☊ hit ☊
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. ☊ hit ☊
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. ☊ hit ☊
The film was a hit for him in 2008. ☊ hit ☊
Her new series is a smash hit. ☊ hit ☊
Give it a good hit. ☊ hit ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. ☊ hobby ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. ☊ hold ☊
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. ☊ hold ☊
I held the mouse by its tail. ☊ hold ☊
He was holding the baby in his arms. ☊ hold ☊
The winning captain held the trophy in the air. ☊ hold ☊
An accident is holding up traffic. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. ☊ hold on ☊
Hold on! This isn't the right road. ☊ hold on ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth ☊ hole ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
The children climbed through a hole in the fence. ☊ hole ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
He dug a deep hole in the garden. ☊ hole ☊
The bomb blew a huge hole in the ground. ☊ hole ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
the holiday industry ☊ holiday ☊
a two-week holiday in the sun ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
Today is a holiday in Wales. ☊ holiday ☊
The tree trunk was hollow inside. ☊ hollow ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
Oh no, I left my purse at home. ☊ at home ☊
Come on, it's time to go home. ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
It was a lovely day so I walked home. ☊ home ☊
I like to stay home in the evenings. ☊ home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
hope (of sth): There is now hope of a cure. ☊ hope ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
The future is not without hope. ☊ hope ☊
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. ☊ hope ☊
There is still a glimmer of hope. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). ☊ horizontal ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. ☊ horror ☊
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. ☊ horror ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. ☊ horror ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
He died in (the) hospital. ☊ hospital ☊
There is an urgent need for more hospital beds. ☊ hospital ☊
Ian, our host, introduced us to the other guests. ☊ host ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
It's hot today, isn't it? ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
Cook in a very hot oven. ☊ hot ☊
Eat it while it's hot. ☊ hot ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
I waited for an hour and then I left. ☊ hour ☊
He'll be back in an hour. ☊ hour ☊
Top speed is 120 miles per hour. ☊ hour ☊
Chicago is two hours away (= it takes two hours to get there). ☊ hour ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ 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 ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
He went into the house. ☊ house ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
How does it work? ☊ how ☊
How old is she? ☊ how ☊
I'll dress how I like in my own house! ☊ how ☊
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. ☊ however ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. ☊ however ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
This is going to be a huge problem for us. ☊ huge ☊
Contact with other people is a basic human need. ☊ human ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
This vase is worth several hundred dollars. ☊ hundred ☊
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. ☊ hundred ☊
Men died in their hundreds. ☊ hundred ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sth: She is still hunting for a new job. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
Since 1977 otter hunting has been illegal. ☊ hunting ☊
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. ☊ hurry ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
I don't mind waiting—I'm not in any particular hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
He had to leave in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Alice was in a tearing hurry as usual. ☊ in a hurry ☊
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
It hurts when I bend my knee. ☊ hurt ☊
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. ☊ husband and wife ☊
'Island' begins with (an) I/'I'. ☊ I ☊
I think I'd better go now. ☊ I ☊
He and I are old friends. ☊ I ☊
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes. ☊ I ☊
I'm not going to fall, am I? ☊ I ☊
I'm taller than her, aren't I? ☊ I ☊
There was ice on the windows. ☊ ice ☊
The lake was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ ice ☊
My hands are as cold as ice. ☊ ice ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
Who wants an ice cream? ☊ ice cream ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
What's the idea of the game? ☊ idea ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
I have a pretty good idea where I left it—I hope I'm right. ☊ idea ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
The brochure should give you a good idea of the hotel. ☊ idea ☊
I had some idea of what the job would be like. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
It would be a good idea to call before we leave. ☊ idea ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
The surprise party was Jane's idea. ☊ idea ☊
I've had a brilliant idea! ☊ idea ☊
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
He hasn't the faintest idea how to manage people. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I don't have any idea where he is. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
This beach is ideal for children. ☊ ideal ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
the search for ideal love ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
political ideals ☊ ideal ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
As yet they have not identified a buyer for the company. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
Their identities were kept secret. ☊ identity ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
Do you have any proof of identity? ☊ identity ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
You can stay for the weekend if you like. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
If I was in charge, I'd do things differently. ☊ if ☊
If I were in charge... ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
If metal gets hot it expands. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
Do you know if he's married? ☊ if ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
I am sorry if I disturbed you. ☊ if ☊
I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret. ☊ if ☊
Do you mind if I turn the TV off? ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
Are you ready? If not, I'm going without you. ☊ if not ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
If I were you I'd start looking for another job. ☊ if I were you ☊
If only I were rich. ☊ if only ☊
If only I knew her name. ☊ if only ☊
If only I had gone by taxi. ☊ if only ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ☊ ignore ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ☊ ill ☊
She was taken ill suddenly. ☊ ill ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness). ☊ ill ☊
the mentally ill (= people with a mental illness) ☊ ill ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ☊ ill ☊
She suffered no ill effects from the experience. ☊ ill ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
illegal immigrants/aliens ☊ illegal ☊
It's illegal to drive through a red light. ☊ illegal ☊
an illegally parked car ☊ illegally ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
mental illness ☊ illness ☊
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. ☊ illness ☊
minor/serious illnesses ☊ illness ☊
childhood illnesses ☊ illness ☊
He died after a long illness. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
Image is very important in the music world. ☊ image ☊
stereotyped images of women in children's books ☊ image ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh ☊ image ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
Slowly, an image began to appear on the screen. ☊ image ☊
poetic images of the countryside ☊ image ☊
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. ☊ imaginary ☊
I had an imaginary friend when I was a child. ☊ imaginary ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
a vivid/fertile imagination ☊ imagination ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. ☊ imagine ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
'He was furious.' 'I can imagine.' ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sth: There's nobody there. You're imagining things. ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The prospects for the immediate future are good. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
It's immoral to steal. ☊ immoral ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
the environmental impact of tourism ☊ impact ☊
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. ☊ impact ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ 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 ☊
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). ☊ impact ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient for sth: impatient for change ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. ☊ import ☊
an import licence ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
customs imported from the West ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
They attach great importance to the project. ☊ importance ☊
the relative importance of the two ideas ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
Listening is an important part of the job. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
an important member of the team ☊ important ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
She was sitting importantly behind a big desk. ☊ importantly ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
almost/virtually impossible ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. ☊ impossible ☊
It's impossible to prove. ☊ impossible ☊
I find it impossible to lie to her. ☊ impossible ☊
an impossible dream/goal ☊ impossible ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
I must admit I am impressed. ☊ impressed ☊
impressed by/with sb/sth: We were all impressed by her enthusiasm. ☊ impressed ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
a big impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
a general/an overall impression ☊ impression ☊
an initial/a lasting impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth ☊ impression ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
She gives the impression of being very busy. ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
an impressive building with a huge tower ☊ impressive ☊
an impressive performance ☊ impressive ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. ☊ improve on/upon sth ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
a country in Africa ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing in the street. ☊ in ☊
It's in that drawer. ☊ in ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ in ☊
She was lying in bed. ☊ in ☊
sitting in an armchair ☊ in ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
He dipped his brush in the paint. ☊ in ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
There are 31 days in May. ☊ in ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
I'm getting forgetful in my old age. ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
She learnt to drive in three weeks (= after three weeks she could drive). ☊ in ☊
I haven't seen him in years. ☊ in ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
dressed in their best clothes ☊ in ☊
the man in the hat ☊ in ☊
to be in uniform ☊ in ☊
She was all in black. ☊ in ☊
We went out in the rain. ☊ in ☊
He was sitting alone in the darkness. ☊ in ☊
I'm in love! ☊ in ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
I must put my affairs in order. ☊ in ☊
a man in his thirties ☊ in ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
to act in a play ☊ in ☊
He is in the army. ☊ in ☊
She's in computers. ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
Roll it up in a ball. ☊ in ☊
They sat in rows. ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
Say it in English. ☊ in ☊
She wrote in pencil. ☊ in ☊
Put it in writing. ☊ in ☊
I paid in cash. ☊ in ☊
He spoke in a loud voice. ☊ in ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
three metres in length ☊ in ☊
We were locked in. ☊ in ☊
I can't drink coffee with milk in. ☊ in ☊
She opened the door and went in. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
Nobody was in when we called. ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
1.14 inches of rain fell last night. ☊ inch ☊
She's a few inches taller than me. ☊ inch ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. ☊ inch ☊
He escaped death by an inch. ☊ inch ☊
The car missed us by inches. ☊ inch ☊
He was just inches away from scoring. ☊ inch ☊
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. ☊ incident ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
There was a shooting incident near here last night. ☊ incident ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
a border/diplomatic incident ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
Does the price include tax? ☊ include ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
We all went, me included. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. ☊ including ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
It's £7.50, not including tax. ☊ including ☊
people on high/low incomes ☊ income ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
higher/middle/lower income groups ☊ income ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
The price of oil increased. ☊ increase ☊
increase in sth: Oil increased in price. ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (by sth): They've increased the price by 50%. ☊ increase ☊
an increase in spending ☊ increase ☊
an increase of 2p in the pound on income tax ☊ increase ☊
an increase of nearly 20% ☊ increase ☊
a significant/substantial increase in sales ☊ increase ☊
price/tax/wage increases ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
'You said you'd help?' 'I did indeed—yes.' ☊ indeed ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
Thank you very much indeed! ☊ indeed ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898. ☊ independence ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
He values his independence. ☊ independence ☊
a woman's financial independence ☊ independence ☊
Going away to college has made me much more independent. ☊ independent ☊
She's a very independent-minded young woman. ☊ independent ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
the independent sector ☊ independent ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
Mozambique became independent in 1975. ☊ independent ☊
independent (of sb/sth): The two departments work independently of each other. ☊ independently ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
Look it up in the index. ☊ index ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
the cost-of-living index ☊ index ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
stock-market indices ☊ index ☊
house price indexes ☊ index ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate where, which, etc...: He indicated where the furniture was to go. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
the indirect effects of the war ☊ indirect ☊
to find something out by indirect methods ☊ indirect ☊
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain. ☊ indirect ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect attack ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect route ☊ indirect ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
an individual pizza ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
an indoor swimming pool ☊ indoor ☊
the world indoor 200 metres champion ☊ indoor ☊
to go/stay indoors ☊ indoors ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
an industrial accident ☊ industrial ☊
They had made industrial quantities of food (= a lot). ☊ industrial ☊
an industrial town ☊ industrial ☊
an industrial society ☊ industrial ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
heavy/light industry ☊ industry ☊
the needs of British industry ☊ industry ☊
She got a job in industry. ☊ industry ☊
the steel industry ☊ industry ☊
the catering/tourist, etc. industry ☊ industry ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
the Madonna industry (= the large number of people involved in making Madonna successful) ☊ industry ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. ☊ infect ☊
infect sb/sth with sth: people infected with HIV ☊ infect ☊
eggs infected with salmonella ☊ infect ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
an infected PC ☊ infected ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
an ear/throat, etc. infection ☊ infection ☊
to spread an infection ☊ infection ☊
Flu is highly infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
I'm still infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
to have/exert a strong influence on sb ☊ influence ☊
the influence of the climate on agricultural production ☊ influence ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. ☊ influence ☊
cultural influences ☊ influence ☊
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. ☊ influence ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
to be strongly influenced by sth ☊ influence ☊
Don't let me influence you either way. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb to do sth: She was influenced to take up voluntary work by her teacher. ☊ influence ☊
A number of social factors influence life expectancy. ☊ influence ☊
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. ☊ influence ☊
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. ☊ inform ☊
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. ☊ inform ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
an informal atmosphere ☊ informal ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ ingredient ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ☊ ingredient ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign ☊ initial ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' ☊ initial ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
Just write your initials. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
to seize/lose the initiative ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. ☊ injure ☊
She injured herself during training. ☊ injure ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
an injured leg ☊ injured ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
serious injury/injuries ☊ injury ☊
minor injuries ☊ injury ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
to escape injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
injury (to sb/sth): injury to the head ☊ injury ☊
a head injury ☊ injury ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
written in ink ☊ ink ☊
a pen and ink drawing ☊ ink ☊
different coloured inks ☊ ink ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
an inner courtyard ☊ inner ☊
the inner ear ☊ inner ☊
They have imprisoned an innocent man. ☊ innocent ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
an innocent bystander ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
an innocent young child ☊ innocent ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
an insect bite ☊ insect ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. ☊ insert ☊
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. ☊ insert ☊
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. ☊ insert ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
Go inside the house. ☊ inside ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
We had to move inside (= indoors) when it started to rain. ☊ inside ☊
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. ☊ inside ☊
The inside of the box was blue. ☊ inside ☊
The door was locked from the inside. ☊ inside ☊
The shell is smooth on the inside. ☊ inside ☊
the insides of the windows ☊ inside ☊
You've got your sweater on inside out. ☊ inside out ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
the inside pages of a newspaper ☊ inside ☊
an inside pocket ☊ inside ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
Stay and have lunch. I insist! ☊ insist ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
Lee was ill so I went instead. ☊ instead ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. ☊ instead of ☊
a research institute ☊ institute ☊
the Institute of Chartered Accountants ☊ institute ☊
to institute criminal proceedings against sb ☊ institute ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
the Smithsonian Institution ☊ institution ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. ☊ instruction ☊
He phoned you on my instructions. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
Is he learning an instrument? ☊ instrument ☊
brass/stringed, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the instrument panel ☊ instrument ☊
I have never been so insulted in my life! ☊ insult ☊
She felt insulted by the low offer. ☊ insult ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
to have adequate insurance cover ☊ insurance ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
an insurance broker/company ☊ insurance ☊
He works in insurance. ☊ insurance ☊
a person of high/average/low intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. ☊ intelligence ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
the head of military intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
a highly intelligent child ☊ intelligent ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. ☊ intend ☊
the intended purpose ☊ intended ☊
the intended audience ☊ intended ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. ☊ intended ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
to pay interest on a loan ☊ interest ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
high rates of interest ☊ interest ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
He was a man of wide interests outside his work. ☊ interest ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth ☊ interest ☊
Do your parents take an interest in your friends? ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
I watched with interest. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. ☊ interested ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
an interested audience ☊ interested ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
He sounded genuinely interested. ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
Can't we do something more interesting? ☊ interesting ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
Our survey produced some interesting results. ☊ interesting ☊
the interior of a building/a car ☊ interior ☊
the internal structure of a building ☊ internal ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
an internal inquiry ☊ internal ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
an internal flight (= within a country) ☊ internal ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
I looked it up on the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
You can buy our goods over the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. ☊ Internet ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt sb/sth (with sth): I hope I'm not interrupting you. ☊ interrupt ☊
They were interrupted by a knock at the door. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
The game was interrupted several times by rain. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
an interruption to the power supply ☊ interruption ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. ☊ interval ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a job interview ☊ interview ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
Which post are you being interviewed for? ☊ interview ☊
We interviewed ten people for the job. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
Come into the house. ☊ into ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
He threw the letter into the fire. ☊ into ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
Speak clearly into the microphone. ☊ into ☊
Driving into the sun, we had to shade our eyes. ☊ into ☊
The truck crashed into a parked car. ☊ into ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
She was sliding into depression. ☊ into ☊
an inquiry into safety procedures ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
A slow theme introduces the first movement. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. ☊ introduce ☊
The new law was introduced in 2007. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb: Can I introduce my wife? ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce yourself (to sb): Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. ☊ introduce ☊
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
a brief introduction ☊ introduction ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
Many children invent an imaginary friend. ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. ☊ invest ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
The FBI has been called in to investigate. ☊ investigate ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
investment income ☊ investment ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
a minimum investment of $10 000 ☊ investment ☊
a high return on my investments ☊ investment ☊
Our investments are not doing well. ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
Have you ordered the wedding invitations yet? ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. ☊ involve ☊
Many of the crimes involved drugs. ☊ involve ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
How many vehicles were involved in the crash? ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
to be/become/get involved in politics ☊ involved ☊
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. ☊ involved ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved (with sth/sb): She was deeply involved with the local hospital. ☊ involved ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
They're not romantically involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
an iron and steel works ☊ iron ☊
iron ore (= rock containing iron) ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
She had a will of iron (= it was very strong). ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating habit ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating cough/rash ☊ irritating ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
a remote island off the coast of Scotland ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
The article appeared in issue 25. ☊ issue ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ issue ☊
If you have any issues, please call this number. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
She usually writes about environmental issues. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
The party was divided on this issue. ☊ issue ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
Don't confuse the issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
'Where's your car?' 'It's in the garage.' ☊ it ☊
Did you see it? ☊ it ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
Look! It's going up that tree. ☊ it ☊
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? ☊ it ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
Stop it, you're hurting me! ☊ it ☊
Hello, Peter, it's Mike here. ☊ it ☊
Hi, it's me! ☊ it ☊
Was it you who put these books on my desk? ☊ it ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
She finds it boring at home. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
I like it here. ☊ it ☊
I'm afraid that's it—we've lost. ☊ that is it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
an item of news/a news item ☊ item ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
Have you any idea of its value? ☊ its ☊
The dog had hurt its paw. ☊ its ☊
The baby threw its food on the floor. ☊ its ☊
The cat was washing itself. ☊ itself ☊
Does the computer turn itself off? ☊ itself ☊
The company has got itself into difficulties. ☊ itself ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
jelly and ice cream ☊ jelly ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
Many women are in part-time jobs. ☊ job ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
Do you mind if I join you? ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
She listens but she never joins in. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
The report was a joint effort (= we worked on it together). ☊ joint ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
They were joint owners of the house (= they owned it together). ☊ joint ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). ☊ joke ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. ☊ judge ☊
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
Do you want a ride? Jump in. ☊ jump ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. ☊ jump ☊
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
junior to sb: She is junior to me. ☊ junior ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
You're just in time. ☊ just ☊
just what...: It's just what I wanted! ☊ just ☊
just as...: It's just as I thought. ☊ just ☊
The clock struck six just as I arrived. ☊ just ☊
I'm just off (= I am leaving now). ☊ just ☊
I was just going to tell you when you interrupted. ☊ just ☊
This essay is just not good enough. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
just (to do sth): I waited an hour just to see you. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) ☊ just ☊
Business is good just now. ☊ just now ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
keen (on doing sth): I wasn't too keen on going to the party. ☊ keen ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ keep ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth doing sth: I'm very sorry to keep you waiting. ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! ☊ keep sth up ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
Three people were killed in the crash. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
Flour is sold by the kilogram. ☊ kilogram ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
kind (of sb) (to do sth): It was really kind of you to help me. ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. ☊ kiss ☊
a knee injury ☊ knee ☊
I grazed my knee when I fell. ☊ knee ☊
My knees were knocking (= I was frightened). ☊ knee ☊
She knifed him in the back. ☊ knife ☊
knit (sth): I knitted this cardigan myself. ☊ knit ☊
I knocked the nail into the wall. ☊ knock ☊
They had to knock the door down to get in. ☊ knock ☊
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. ☊ know ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
She was a secretary when I first knew her. ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
I don't know anyone in Oxford. ☊ know ☊
Do you know the play (= have you seen or read it before)? ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
I know it's here somewhere! ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. ☊ you know ☊
Guess who I've just seen? Maggie! You know—Jim's wife. ☊ you know ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. ☊ labour ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
The price will include the labour and materials. ☊ 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 trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) ☊ lady ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
We swam in the lake. ☊ lake ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. ☊ land ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
the inside/middle lane ☊ lane ☊
She signalled and pulled over into the slow lane. ☊ lane ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
Italian is my first language. ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
Who's the rather large (= fat) lady in the hat? ☊ large ☊
a large and complex issue ☊ large ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
The last time I saw him was in May. ☊ last ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago. ☊ last ☊
They last won the cup in 2006. ☊ last ☊
Sorry I'm late—am I the last? ☊ last ☊
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
I'm sorry I'm late. ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
The doctors did all they could, but it was too late. ☊ be too late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
late in March/the afternoon ☊ late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
They worked late into the night to finish the report. ☊ late ☊
She's left it too late to apply for the job. ☊ too late ☊
We're going to Rome later in the year. ☊ later ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
I told him I was worried but he laughed scornfully. ☊ laugh ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
Jim is always getting into trouble with the law. ☊ law ☊
Jane is studying law. ☊ law ☊
He's in law school. ☊ law ☊
What made you go into law? ☊ law ☊
law (against sth): the 1996 law against the hiring of illegal immigrants ☊ law ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
There ought to be a law against it! ☊ law ☊
In Sweden it is against the law to hit a child. ☊ law ☊
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. ☊ law ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests. ☊ lay ☊
The horse laid back its ears. ☊ lay ☊
There were too many layers of management in the company. ☊ layer ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
lead (sb/sth) (in sth): The department led the world in cancer research. ☊ lead ☊
We lead the way in space technology. ☊ lead ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
If you lead, I'll follow. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb/sth + adv./prep.: He led us out into the grounds. ☊ lead ☊
She led the horse back into the stable. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
She took the lead in the second lap. ☊ lead ☊
He has gone into the lead. ☊ lead ☊
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. ☊ lead ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
to increase/widen your lead ☊ lead ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
The trees are just coming into leaf. ☊ leaf ☊
I leaned back in my chair. ☊ lean ☊
The tower is leaning dangerously. ☊ lean ☊
Can I lean my bike against the wall? ☊ lean ☊
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. ☊ learn ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
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 ☊
She left her assistant in charge. ☊ leave ☊
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. ☊ leave ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb (+ adv./prep.): I've left my bag on the bus. ☊ leave ☊
Come on, it's time we left. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: I hate leaving home. ☊ leave ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Turn left at the intersection. ☊ left ☊
To the left of the library is the bank. ☊ left ☊
She is on the far left of the party. ☊ left ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon ☊ lemon ☊
lend (out) sth (to sb): I've lent the car to a friend. ☊ lend ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Each class is 45 minutes in length. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
The river is 300 miles in length. ☊ length ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
Here, let me do it. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
to let sb into the house ☊ let ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
'B' is the second letter of the alphabet. ☊ letter ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
The library is all on one level. ☊ level ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. ☊ life ☊
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. ☊ lift ☊
Could I have a lift into town? ☊ lift ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ light ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
The forecast is for light showers. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). ☊ lightly ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
You do it like this. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I like to see them enjoying themselves. ☊ like ☊
like it when...: I like it when you do that. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. ☊ like ☊
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I didn't like to disturb you. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
like for sb to do sth: I'd like for us to work together. ☊ like ☊
It didn't turn out like I intended. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. ☊ limit ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
The children all stood in a line. ☊ line ☊
They were stuck in a line of traffic. ☊ line ☊
to stand/wait in line for sth ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
Not a drop of alcohol passed my lips (= I didn't drink any). ☊ lip ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! ☊ listen ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Listen, there's something I have to tell you. ☊ listen ☊
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. ☊ little ☊
I lived in America when I was little. ☊ little ☊
There was little doubt in my mind. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
He is little known as an artist. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
to live in a house ☊ live ☊
We used to live in London. ☊ live ☊
Small birds live mainly on insects. ☊ live on sth ☊
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. ☊ live on sth ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
He put half a load of washing in the machine. ☊ load ☊
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. ☊ load ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
load sth: We loaded the car in ten minutes. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
Do you live locally (= in this area)? ☊ locally ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
I think it's only three weeks long. ☊ long ☊
How long a stay did you have in mind? ☊ long ☊
I'm tired. It's been a long day. ☊ long ☊
How long is the River Nile? ☊ long ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
The report is only three pages long. ☊ long ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
That book looks interesting. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain). ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: You look as though you slept badly. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! ☊ look ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. ☊ look into sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
I looked it up in the dictionary. ☊ look sth up ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
He didn't like the look in her eyes. ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
It's an interesting place. Do you want to take a look around? ☊ look ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
lose sth: The business is losing money. ☊ lose ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
She lost a leg in a car crash. ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
The ship was lost at sea (= it sank). ☊ lose ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
When she died I was filled with a sense of loss. ☊ loss ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
We always get lost in London. ☊ lost ☊
Your cheque must have got lost in the post. ☊ lost ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. ☊ lost ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
She spoke in a very loud voice. ☊ loud ☊
That music's too loud—please turn it down. ☊ loud ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
He's in love with his work. ☊ love ☊
I fell in love with the house. ☊ love ☊
We're in love! ☊ love ☊
She was in love with him. ☊ love ☊
They fell in love with each other. ☊ love ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
I just love it when you bring me presents! ☊ love ☊
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: I love to go out dancing. ☊ love ☊
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' ☊ lovely ☊
Isn't it a lovely day? ☊ lovely ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
students with low marks/grades in their exams ☊ low ☊
The cello is lower than the violin. ☊ low ☊
They were speaking in low voices. ☊ low ☊
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
The sun was low in the sky. ☊ low ☊
a window set low in the wall ☊ low ☊
So far I have had no luck with finding a job. ☊ luck ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. ☊ luck ☊
Good luck! I hope it goes well. ☊ the best of luck (with sth), good luck (with sth) ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
You must be mad to risk it. ☊ mad ☊
It was a mad idea. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
Do you believe in magic? ☊ magic ☊
He suddenly appeared as if by magic. ☊ magic ☊
dance and music which capture the magic of India ☊ magic ☊
Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic. ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
Your cheque is in the mail. ☊ mail ☊
There isn't much mail today. ☊ mail ☊
Is there a letter from them in the mail? ☊ mail ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
The main thing is to stay calm. ☊ main ☊
The house is not yet connected to the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
to play a major role in sth ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
Come on! It's time we made a start. ☊ make ☊
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
He made it clear that he objected. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
Don't make a habit of it. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
She made it her business to find out who was responsible. ☊ make ☊
made in France (= on a label) ☊ make ☊
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
I'll make it up to you, I promise. ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
He never really made it as an actor. ☊ make it ☊
The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. ☊ make it ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
I don't know how I made it through the week. ☊ make it ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
She answered in a businesslike manner. ☊ manner ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
There are too many mistakes in this essay. ☊ many ☊
He made ten mistakes in as many (= in ten) lines. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
The route has been marked in red. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
to get a good/poor mark in English ☊ mark ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
I put a mark in the margin to remind me to check the figure. ☊ mark ☊
a horse with a white mark on its head ☊ mark ☊
an indoor/a street market ☊ market ☊
Thursday is market day. ☊ market ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
the world market in coffee ☊ market ☊
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. ☊ market ☊
They have cornered the market in sportswear (= sell the most). ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
Their house is massive. ☊ massive ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
to strike a match (= to make it burn) ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
The company produces its own training material. ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. ☊ mathematics ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
a maximum of 30 children in a class ☊ maximum ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
You may come in if you wish. ☊ may ☊
'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' ☊ maybe ☊
Give it to me. ☊ me ☊
Hello, it's me. ☊ me ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth doing sth: The injury could mean him missing next week's game. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
mean sth to sb: Does the name 'Jos Vos' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)? ☊ mean ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
She's English—Scottish, I mean. ☊ I mean ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
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 ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. ☊ medium ☊
There's someone I want you to meet. ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). ☊ meeting ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
melting ice ☊ melt ☊
How much does it cost to become a member? ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
mentally ill ☊ mentally ☊
The baby is very mentally alert. ☊ mentally ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. ☊ merely ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
The economy is in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
The frame is made of metal. ☊ metal ☊
She's in her mid-thirties. ☊ mid- ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
He was standing in the middle of the room. ☊ middle ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
His picture was right/bang (= exactly) in the middle of the front page. ☊ middle ☊
I have a pain in the middle of my back. ☊ middle ☊
You can't leave in the middle of the meeting! ☊ middle ☊
When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. ☊ might ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
If I might just say something... ☊ might ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
She looked at him in mild surprise. ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
Do you take milk in your tea? ☊ milk ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
She was in a disturbed state of mind. ☊ mind ☊
His mind is as sharp as ever. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
insights into the criminal mind ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind if I open the window? ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired. ☊ mind ☊
mind (sth): I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. ☊ mind ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). ☊ mine ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
senior ministers in the Cabinet ☊ minister ☊
minor injuries ☊ minor ☊
youths imprisoned for minor offences ☊ minor ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
minority shareholders in the bank ☊ minority ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
Could I see you for a minute? ☊ minute ☊
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I'll be back in a few minutes. ☊ minute ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
He looked at himself in the mirror. ☊ mirror ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
The face is the mirror of the soul. ☊ mirror ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? ☊ miss ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) ☊ miss ☊
'Are you coming to the school play?' 'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' ☊ miss ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. ☊ miss ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
I took your bag instead of mine by mistake. ☊ by mistake ☊
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. ☊ mistaken ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
the modern industrial world ☊ modern ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
I'll be back in a moment. ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. ☊ Monday ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
The rent is £300 per month. ☊ month ☊
The baby is three months old. ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
to be in a foul/filthy mood ☊ mood ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
Wait until he's in a better mood before you ask him. ☊ mood ☊
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. ☊ mood ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
Let's not talk about it now. I'm not in the mood. ☊ mood ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
The movie captures the mood of the interwar years perfectly. ☊ mood ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
I prefer coffee in the morning. ☊ morning ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
I didn't get home until two in the morning! ☊ morning ☊
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. ☊ morning ☊
I'll give you a call in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
Most of the people I had invited turned up. ☊ most ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
We spent a week walking in the mountains. ☊ mountain ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
A number of industries sprang up around the mouth of the river. ☊ mouth ☊
His mouth twisted into a wry smile. ☊ mouth ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
move sth: I can't move my fingers. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
I've always wanted to work in the movies. ☊ movie ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. ☊ much as ☊
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) ☊ multiply ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
The play is a murder mystery. ☊ murder ☊
The murdered woman was well known in the area. ☊ murder ☊
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. ☊ muscle ☊
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. ☊ music ☊
a career in music ☊ music ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
I had to play it without the music. ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
His past is shrouded in mystery (= not much is known about it). ☊ mystery ☊
She hammered the nail in. ☊ nail ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
We reserved two tickets in the name of Brown. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel ☊ name ☊
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. ☊ narrow ☊
narrow interests ☊ narrow ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
It was my natural instinct to defend myself. ☊ natural ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
My work is very specialized in nature. ☊ nature ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
It's not in his nature to be unkind. ☊ nature ☊
She is very sensitive by nature. ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
an officer in the navy/the Navy ☊ navy ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
His house is very near. ☊ near ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
a near impossibility ☊ near ☊
My birthday is very near Christmas. ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
Her mother lived in a nearby town. ☊ nearby ☊
The car is parked nearby. ☊ nearby ☊
There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. ☊ not nearly ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
He broke his neck in the fall. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
It's here if you need it. ☊ need ☊
Food aid is urgently needed. ☊ need ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. ☊ need ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. ☊ need ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
We grew up in the same neighbourhood. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Neither answer is correct. ☊ neither ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
He didn't remember and neither did I. ☊ neither ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. ☊ nerve ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). ☊ nerve ☊
nervous (about/of doing sth): He had been nervous about inviting us. ☊ nervous ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. ☊ new ☊
This is a new experience for me. ☊ new ☊
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. ☊ new ☊
This idea isn't new. ☊ new ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She is always in the news. ☊ news ☊
I saw it on the news. ☊ news ☊
I read about it in the newspaper. ☊ newspaper ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
the woman in the next room ☊ next ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Next Thursday is 12 April. ☊ next ☊
Next time I'll bring a book. ☊ next ☊
Next, I heard the sound of voices. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
nice to sb: Be nice to me. I'm not feeling well. ☊ nice ☊
nice of sb (to do sth): It was nice of them to invite us. ☊ nice ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. ☊ nice ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
It would be nice if he moved to London. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
Night fell (= it became dark). ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
'Are you ready?' 'No, I'm not.' ☊ no ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
No student is to leave the room. ☊ no ☊
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). ☊ no ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
The engine is very noisy at high speed. ☊ noisy ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. ☊ have/want none of sth ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
The idea is an economic nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
'I'm not going.' 'Nor am I.' ☊ nor ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
Which way is north? ☊ north ☊
Mount Kenya is to the north of (= further north than) Nairobi. ☊ north ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North (= of England) than in the South. ☊ north ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
He broke his nose in the fight. ☊ nose ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. ☊ nose ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
Stop picking your nose! (= removing dirt from it with your finger) ☊ nose ☊
It's not/It isn't raining. ☊ not ☊
It's cold, isn't it? ☊ not ☊
It's not easy being a parent (= it's difficult). ☊ not ☊
'Is it ready?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ not ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
Can I borrow your lecture notes? ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note sth: Note the fine early Baroque altar inside the chapel. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
There was nothing in her bag. ☊ nothing ☊
It cost us nothing to go in. ☊ nothing ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
Get out! It's nothing to do with you (= you have no right to know about it). ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. ☊ (every) now and again/then ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
the nuclear industry ☊ nuclear ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
The number of homeless people has increased dramatically. ☊ number ☊
We were eight in number (= there were eight of us). ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
The song reached number 5 in the charts. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
to crack a nut (= open it) ☊ nut ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. ☊ observe ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
He spent his childhood in occupied Europe. ☊ occupied ☊
When exactly did the incident occur? ☊ occur ☊
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. ☊ occur ☊
The idea occurred to him in a dream. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
a woman of Italian descent ☊ of ☊
a map of India ☊ of ☊
the issue of housing ☊ of ☊
an increase of 2% ☊ of ☊
Sarah's off in India somewhere. ☊ off ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
The wedding is off. ☊ off ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
Make sure the TV is off. ☊ off ☊
an island off the coast of Spain ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. ☊ offense ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it,' she offered. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. ☊ offer ☊
How long has he been in office? ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
Come into my office. ☊ office ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
the officer in charge of the case ☊ officer ☊
the investigating officer ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' ☊ oh ☊
Oh no, I've broken it! ☊ oh ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
Put some oil in the car. ☊ oil ☊
I'll do it my way, OK? ☊ OK ☊
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK for me to come too? ☊ OK ☊
I think I did OK in the exam. ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
Things were different in the old days. ☊ old ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
How old is this building? ☊ old ☊
He's the oldest player in the team. ☊ old ☊
Put it down on the table. ☊ on ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
She tested us on irregular verbs. ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
Drinks are on me (= I am paying). ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
He only did it the once. ☊ once ☊
He once lived in Zambia. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
Let me hear it just once more. ☊ once again, once more ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
One of my friends lives in Brighton. ☊ one ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! ☊ only ☊
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
The house is not open to the public. ☊ open ☊
The new store will be open in the spring. ☊ open ☊
people working in the open air (= not in a building) ☊ open ☊
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
A wasp flew in the open window. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
Who is going to open the conference? ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
When did the country open its borders? ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
Shall I open another bottle? ☊ open ☊
He opened the letter and read it. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. ☊ opportunity ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
oppose (sb/sth) doing sth: I would oppose changing the law. ☊ oppose ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
He sat down in the chair opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
Is it a boy or a girl? ☊ or ☊
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. ☊ or ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
There was a warm orange glow in the sky. ☊ orange ☊
May I take your order? ☊ order ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
Let's take the problems in a different order. ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
The house had been kept in good order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
Is your work permit in order? ☊ in order ☊
Is everything in order, sir? ☊ in order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
She arrived early in order to get a good seat. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sb sth: Shall I order you a taxi? ☊ order ☊
order sth for sb: Shall I order a taxi for you? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
the internal organs ☊ organ ☊
She plays the organ in church. ☊ organ ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
an original idea ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
My other sister is a doctor. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
He crashed into a car coming the other way. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. ☊ otherwise ☊
'Ought I to write to say thank you?' 'Yes, I think you ought (to).' ☊ ought to ☊
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ☊ ought to ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
Our main export is rice. ☊ our ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
We'd like to see it for ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She ran out into the corridor. ☊ out ☊
Mr Green is out of town this week. ☊ out ☊
The boy dashed out into the road. ☊ out ☊
She's working out in Australia. ☊ out ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
This detergent is good for getting stains out. ☊ out ☊
I watched the car until it was out of sight. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Out with it! (= say what you know) ☊ out ☊
Read it out loud. ☊ out ☊
Nobody spoke out in his defence. ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
The fire had burnt itself out. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. ☊ outline ☊
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. ☊ outline ☊
She drew the figures in outline. ☊ outline ☊
Manufacturing output has increased by 8%. ☊ output ☊
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
We live in a small village just outside Leeds. ☊ outside ☊
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
Go outside and see if it's raining. ☊ outside ☊
Open a window, it's like an oven in here! ☊ oven ☊
The wind must have blown it over. ☊ over ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
Put it down over there. ☊ over ☊
If there's any food left over, put it in the fridge. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We'll discuss it over lunch. ☊ over ☊
It took her ages to get over her illness. ☊ over ☊
We heard it over the radio. ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. ☊ overall ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
It was her own idea. ☊ own ☊
I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). ☊ own ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
He did it on his own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
He's now the proud owner of a cottage in Wales. ☊ owner ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ 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 few things into a bag. ☊ pack ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ 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 ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
She was clearly in a lot of pain. ☊ pain ☊
He felt a sharp pain in his knee. ☊ pain ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
The paint is starting to peel off. ☊ paint ☊
paint (in sth): She paints in oils. ☊ paint ☊
Her hobbies include music and painting. ☊ painting ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
I read about it in the paper. ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
a package wrapped in brown paper ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
We went for a walk in the park. ☊ park ☊
A red van was parked in front of the house. ☊ park ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
She was very good in the part. ☊ part ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
Henry IV, Part II ☊ part ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
The worst part was having to wait three hours in the rain. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
These documents are of particular interest. ☊ particular ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner? ☊ in particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. ☊ particularly ☊
The lecture was not particularly (= not very) interesting. ☊ particularly ☊
'Did you enjoy it?' 'No, not particularly (= not very much).' ☊ particularly ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
a partner in a law firm ☊ partner ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. ☊ party ☊
She passed me in the street without even saying hello. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. ☊ past ☊
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. ☊ past ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
an irregular sleeping pattern ☊ pattern ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay (for sth): I'll pay for the tickets. ☊ pay ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
it pays sb to do sth: It would probably pay you to hire an accountant. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash ☊ payment ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
The two communities live together in peace. ☊ peace ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. ☊ peace ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
It's so peaceful out here in the country. ☊ peaceful ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. ☊ peak ☊
pen and ink ☊ pen ☊
She scribbled a note in pencil. ☊ pencil ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He had a few pennies in his pocket. ☊ penny ☊
At least ten people were killed in the crash. ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
a 15 per cent rise in price ☊ per cent ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
You know perfectly well what I mean. ☊ perfectly ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
The play was first performed in 2007. ☊ perform ☊
I'd like to hear it performed live. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
It was an impressive performance by the French team. ☊ performance ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' ☊ perhaps ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
'You could do it yourself.' 'Yeah, perhaps.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
The price is $40 per person. ☊ person ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
He had to pick up his welfare cheque in person. ☊ in person ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
She takes a personal interest in the work of the charity. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
an increase in petrol prices ☊ petrol ☊
the initial/final phase of the project ☊ phase ☊
The wedding marked the beginning of a new phase in Emma's life. ☊ phase ☊
a degree in philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a photo album (= a book for keeping your photos in) ☊ photo ☊
His photograph appeared in the local paper. ☊ photograph ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
She was intimidated by his physical presence. ☊ physical ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
a degree in physics ☊ physics ☊
Ravel's piano concerto in G ☊ piano ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth: to pick your nose (= put your finger inside your nose to remove dried mucus ) ☊ pick ☊
Here's a tip I picked up from my mother. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
Where did you pick up that idea? ☊ pick sth up ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. ☊ picture ☊
a book with lots of pictures in it ☊ picture ☊
an interesting piece of research ☊ piece ☊
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. ☊ piece ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. ☊ piece ☊
I've got a piece of grit in my eye. ☊ piece ☊
Our car is falling to pieces, we've had it so long. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
The sun was now just a pink glow in the evening sky. ☊ pink ☊
She was dressed in pink. ☊ pink ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
After the game fans invaded the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
'I've lost it!' 'Oh, what a pity.' ☊ pity ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
He finished in third place. ☊ place ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
I thought I'd better clean the place up. ☊ place ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
I don't want to lose my place in the line. ☊ place ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
He broke his arm in three places. ☊ place ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
Is this the place where it happened? ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
Carefully lay each slab in place. ☊ in place ☊
The receiver had already clicked into place. ☊ in place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
The film festival takes place in October. ☊ take place ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
The interior of the church was plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
Plant these shrubs in full sun. ☊ plant ☊
the plastic industry ☊ plastic ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
The train drew into the platform. ☊ platform ☊
You'll have to play inside today. ☊ play ☊
play with sb/sth: A group of kids were playing with a ball in the street. ☊ play ☊
the importance of learning through play ☊ play ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
to live in pleasant surroundings ☊ pleasant ☊
music that is pleasant to the ear ☊ pleasant ☊
a pleasant environment to work in ☊ pleasant ☊
'Can I help you?' he asked pleasantly. ☊ pleasantly ☊
Please could I leave early today? ☊ please ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
I did it to please my parents. ☊ please ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
pleased (to hear, know, etc. sth): I'm pleased to hear about your news. ☊ pleased ☊
You're coming? I'm so pleased. ☊ pleased ☊
He did not look too pleased when I told him. ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. ☊ pleasure ☊
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' ☊ with pleasure ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. ☊ plenty ☊
There's plenty more paper if you need it. ☊ plenty ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
Is the printer plugged in? ☊ plug sth in, plug sth into sth ☊
Two plus five is seven. ☊ plus ☊
The cost is £22, plus £1 for postage. ☊ plus ☊
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax. ☊ plus ☊
We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car. ☊ plus ☊
The temperature is plus four degrees. ☊ plus ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
I put the note in my pocket. ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
She made several interesting points in the article. ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. ☊ point ☊
She pointed in my direction. ☊ point ☊
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. ☊ point ☊
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
a pointed instrument ☊ pointed ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
This gas is highly poisonous. ☊ poisonous ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
I give it a polish now and again. ☊ polish ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
I don't want to get involved in office politics. ☊ politics ☊
the internal politics of the legal profession ☊ politics ☊
The body was lying in a pool of blood. ☊ pool ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
soil poor in nutrients ☊ poor ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
to be in poor health ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
an increase in population ☊ population ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
Rotterdam is a major port. ☊ port ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
What would you do in my position? ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. ☊ position ☊
Keep the box in an upright position. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
Is everybody in position? ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
possibility (of sth/of doing sth): He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
It is possible to get there by bus. ☊ possible ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' ☊ possible ☊
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. ☊ possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? ☊ post ☊
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? ☊ post ☊
Is there any more tea in the pot? ☊ pot ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Light poured in. ☊ pour ☊
Shall I pour? ☊ pour ☊
pour sth out: I was in the kitchen, pouring out drinks. ☊ pour ☊
pour sth for sb: I've poured a cup of tea for you. ☊ pour ☊
pour sb sth: I've poured you a cup of tea. ☊ pour ☊
pour (down) rain: It's pouring rain outside. ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
I will do everything in my power to help you. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
The present regime has been in power for two years. ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful image/drug/speech ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. ☊ powerful ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
They knelt in prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer sth + adj.: I prefer my coffee black. ☊ prefer ☊
I prefer not to think about it. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer doing sth: I prefer playing in defence. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
My wife is pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
The company is looking for larger premises. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
The college prepares students for a career in business. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare to do sth: I was preparing to leave. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. ☊ prepare ☊
He was in the kitchen preparing lunch. ☊ prepare ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
The director is under increasing pressure to resign. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
Presumably this is where the accident happened. ☊ presumably ☊
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. ☊ presumably ☊
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend to do sth: I pretended to be asleep. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. ☊ pretty ☊
That performance was pretty impressive. ☊ pretty ☊
You look so pretty in that dress! ☊ pretty ☊
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. ☊ prevent ☊
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
price (of sth): Criticism is part of the price of leadership. ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. ☊ pride ☊
pride (in sth): I take (a) pride in my work. ☊ pride ☊
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. ☊ pride ☊
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
The disease is still in its primary stage. ☊ primary ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
The principle behind it is very simple. ☊ principle ☊
A tidal current turbine is similar in principle to a windmill. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
The firm specializes in printing calendars. ☊ print ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
Click on the icon when you want to print. ☊ print ☊
How many copies shall I print out? ☊ print sth off/out ☊
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. ☊ print ☊
the invention of printing ☊ printing ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
The villa has its own private beach. ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. ☊ prize ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
Win a car in our grand prize draw! ☊ prize ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
The problem first arose in 2008. ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. ☊ procedure ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
Work is proceeding slowly. ☊ proceed ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
We're in the process of selling our house. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
Libya is a major oil producer. ☊ producer ☊
investment in product development ☊ product ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
to enter/go into/join a profession ☊ profession ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
Load the program into the computer. ☊ program ☊
an intense training program ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Please be quiet—examination in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Work on the new road is progressing slowly. ☊ progress ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Nothing is in its proper place. ☊ proper ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
There are a lot of empty properties in the area. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
proud to be/have sth: I feel very proud to be a part of the team. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
'I know you're lying.' 'Prove it!' ☊ prove ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
We'll buy everything you produce, provided of course the price is right. ☊ provided ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The palace is now open to the public. ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
They never argue in public. ☊ in public ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
She works in publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
He's in charge of the publicity for next year's festival. ☊ publicity ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
a job in publishing ☊ publishing ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ pull ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. ☊ pull out ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
He was punching the air in triumph. ☊ punch ☊
punch sb/sth in/on sth: She punched him on the nose. ☊ punch ☊
a punch in the face ☊ punch ☊
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment ☊ punishment ☊
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. ☊ purchase ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
She was dressed in purple. ☊ purple ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
Push hard when I tell you to. ☊ push ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
The push for reform started in 2007. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
The firm has begun a major push into the European market. ☊ push ☊
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? ☊ push ☊
She put it very tactfully. ☊ put ☊
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). ☊ put ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
As T.S. Eliot puts it... ☊ put ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
I was put in charge of the office. ☊ put ☊
The incident put her in a bad mood. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
Did you put sugar in my coffee? ☊ put ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
Do you mind if I put some music on? ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ put sb off ☊
We're having a new shower put in. ☊ put sth in ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
qualify (for sth): If you live in the area, you qualify for a parking permit. ☊ qualify ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
How long does it take to qualify? ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities ☊ quantity ☊
Is it available in sufficient quantity? ☊ quantity ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
Cut the apple into quarters. ☊ quarter ☊
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
He fired three shots in quick succession. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
This story is too big to be kept quiet. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
quit doing sth: I've quit smoking. ☊ quit ☊
quit (sth): Just quit it! ☊ quit ☊
This is quite a different problem. ☊ quite ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. ☊ quite ☊
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
I can see it quite clearly. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
He's already in training for the big race against Bailey. ☊ race ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. ☊ race ☊
race (against sb/sth): Who will he be racing against in the next round? ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
to keep in radio contact ☊ radio ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
There will be rain in all parts tomorrow. ☊ rain ☊
Rain is forecast for the weekend. ☊ rain ☊
Don't go out in the rain. ☊ rain ☊
It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain). ☊ rain ☊
I think I felt a drop of rain. ☊ rain ☊
Is it raining? ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth: They were both raised in the South. ☊ raise ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
He raised a hand in greeting. ☊ raise ☊
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range. ☊ range ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. ☊ rare ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
This species is extremely rare. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. ☊ rarely ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + noun: She is currently rated number two in the world. ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity. ☊ reach ☊
He first reached the finals in 2008. ☊ reach ☊
You never know how he is going to react. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
read about/of sth: I read about the accident in the local paper. ☊ read ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
read sth: I can't read your writing. ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) ☊ reading ☊
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). ☊ reading ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
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 ☊
He looks a real idiot. ☊ real ☊
This is a real privilege. ☊ real ☊
Bono's real name is Paul Hewson. ☊ real ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I want to help, I really do. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. ☊ reason ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for doing sth): I have no particular reason for doubting him. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
'Why do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. ☊ reasonably ☊
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. ☊ reasonably ☊
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. ☊ recall ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. ☊ recall ☊
Can I have a receipt, please? ☊ receipt ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
There have been many changes in recent years. ☊ recent ☊
Until recently they were living in York. ☊ recently ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sth: The report recommended a 10% pay increase. ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
He has an impressive record of achievement. ☊ record ☊
I got to work in record time. ☊ record ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
The team recovered its lead in the second half. ☊ recover ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
the reds and browns of the woods in the fall (= of the leaves) ☊ red ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. ☊ reduce ☊
a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available ☊ reduction ☊
There has been some reduction in unemployment. ☊ reduction ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
You may refer to your notes if you want. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
You know who I'm referring to. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
The map reference is Y4. ☊ reference ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
The book is full of references to growing up in India. ☊ reference ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
His face was reflected in the mirror. ☊ reflect ☊
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. ☊ reflect ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. ☊ refusal ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. ☊ regard ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
As regards the first point in your letter... ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
regard for sb/sth: I had great regard for his abilities. ☊ regard ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
a regular income ☊ regular ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
I've been rejected by all the universities I applied to. ☊ reject ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
The llama is related to the camel. ☊ related ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
an inverse relationship ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. ☊ relative ☊
relax with sth: When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper. ☊ relax ☊
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. ☊ relax ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
His wife is very religious. ☊ religious ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
They remained in Mexico until June. ☊ remain ☊
She left, but I remained behind. ☊ remain ☊
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. ☊ remark ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. ☊ remarkably ☊
remember sth: Did you remember your homework (= to bring it)? ☊ remember ☊
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
remote from sth: The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings. ☊ remote ☊
remove sth/sb: Illegally parked vehicles will be removed. ☊ remove ☊
It was impossible to remove the stain from the tablecloth. ☊ remove ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. ☊ repair ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? ☊ repeat ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. ☊ reply ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
a decrease in the number of reported cases of AIDS ☊ report ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. ☊ represent ☊
The map represents Italy in the 12th century. ☊ represent ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The committee includes representatives from industry. ☊ representative ☊
She's our representative in France. ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
The results are reproduced in Table 2. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request sb to do sth: We were requested to assemble in the lobby. ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
to be in a position of responsibility ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for doing sth): Mike is responsible for designing the entire project. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
an Italian restaurant ☊ restaurant ☊
We had a meal in a restaurant. ☊ restaurant ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth ☊ restriction ☊
The project is beginning to show results. ☊ result ☊
She died as a result of her injuries. ☊ result ☊
This book is the result of 25 years of research. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. ☊ retire ☊
The company's official retiring age is 65. ☊ retire ☊
retire to sth: My dream is to retire to a villa in France. ☊ retire ☊
Dad is retired now. ☊ retired ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
return sb/sth + adj.: I returned the letter unopened. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
I saw the play on its return to Broadway. ☊ return ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal yourself: She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself. ☊ reveal ☊
She reversed into a parking space. ☊ reverse ☊
Caution! This truck is reversing. ☊ reverse ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
Writing is reversed in a mirror. ☊ reverse ☊
Put the car in/into reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
The case is subject to judicial review. ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
the reviews (page) in the papers ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
Review your work before you turn it in. ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
Oranges are rich in vitamin C. ☊ rich ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ☊ ride ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The ground there is too rough to ride over. ☊ ride ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
Take a right turn at the intersection. ☊ right ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
If only I could have helped put matters right. ☊ right ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
You're not holding it the right way up. ☊ right ☊
Next time we'll get it right. ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
Is it ever right to kill? ☊ right ☊
I'll be right with you (= I am coming very soon). ☊ right ☊
I'm right out of ideas. ☊ right ☊
The wind was right in our faces. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
Do it right now! ☊ right now ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
I told him right off what I thought of him. ☊ right away/off ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
You did right to tell me about it. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
The next competitor rode into the ring. ☊ ring ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth up: I'll ring you up later. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
I'll ask Simon to ring you back when he gets in. ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
the rise of fascism in Europe ☊ rise ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
The peasants rose in revolt. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
She rose to power in the 70s. ☊ rise ☊
Gas rose in price. ☊ rise ☊
The sun rises in the east. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
Investment is all about running risks. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
the mouth of the river (= where it enters the sea/ocean) ☊ river ☊
Can we swim in the river? ☊ river ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
The house is on a very busy road. ☊ road ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
the role of diet in preventing disease ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
I rolled the string into a ball. ☊ roll ☊
The hedgehog rolled up into a ball. ☊ roll ☊
Mist was rolling in from the sea. ☊ roll ☊
(+ adv./prep.): a dog rolling in the mud ☊ roll ☊
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. ☊ roll ☊
to roll a dice/die (= in a game) ☊ roll ☊
She rolled her car in a 100 mph crash. ☊ roll ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
romantic images of deserted beaches ☊ romantic ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
The roof of the car was not damaged in the accident. ☊ roof ☊
room (for sb/sth): Is there enough room for me in the car? ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
They had to sit in the waiting room for an hour. ☊ room ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
I'm proud of my Italian roots. ☊ root ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. ☊ root ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. ☊ root ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
the roughest neighbourhood in the city ☊ rough ☊
I've got a rough idea of where I want to go. ☊ rough ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
round brackets (= in writing) ☊ round ☊
Make it a round figure—say forty dollars. ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
I'll be round in an hour. ☊ round ☊
We've invited the Frasers round this evening. ☊ round ☊
Our house is round the next bend. ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
Which is the best route to take? ☊ route ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. ☊ routine ☊
We sat in a row at the back of the room. ☊ row ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Let's sit in the back row. ☊ row ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
rub sth/yourself against sth: The cat rubbed itself against my legs. ☊ rub ☊
rub at sth: I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (together): She rubbed her hands in delight. ☊ rub ☊
rub (together): It sounded like two pieces of wood rubbing together. ☊ rub ☊
The back of my shoe is rubbing. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ rub ☊
They said I was a rubbish boss. ☊ rubbish ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
to break a rule (= not follow it) ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
rule (over sb/sth): Charles I ruled for eleven years. ☊ rule ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
Bush ran a second time in 2004. ☊ run ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). ☊ run ☊
The car ran off the road into a ditch. ☊ run ☊
He has no idea how to run a business. ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
Time is running out for the trapped miners. ☊ run out ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) ☊ running ☊
rush into sth/into doing sth: We don't want to rush into having a baby. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
Ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. ☊ rush ☊
Relief supplies were rushed in. ☊ rush ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
People rushed to buy shares in the company. ☊ rush ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
The words came out in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
I'm not in any rush to get back to work. ☊ rush ☊
She was trampled in the rush to get out. ☊ rush ☊
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (about sth): I felt terribly sad about it. ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): It was sad to see them go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
a safe investment ☊ safe ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
We all want to live in safer cities. ☊ safe ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
The street is not safe for children to play in. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
Will the car be safe parked in the road? ☊ safe ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
a place where children can play in safety ☊ safety ☊
He was kept in custody for his own safety. ☊ safety ☊
a local campaign to improve road safety ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
a salad bowl (= a large bowl for serving salad in) ☊ salad ☊
a 9% salary increase ☊ salary ☊
Retail sales fell in November by 10%. ☊ sale ☊
She works in sales/in the sales department. ☊ sale ☊
I bought a coat in the sales. ☊ sale ☊
I'm sorry, it's not for sale. ☊ for sale ☊
an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale ☊ for sale ☊
a pinch of salt (= a small amount of it) ☊ salt ☊
We have lived in the same house for twenty years. ☊ same ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
Just do the same as me (= as I do). ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. ☊ save ☊
save (up) (for sth): I'm saving for a new bike. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
His angry glance said it all. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich). ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
say sth: Be quiet, I have something to say. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say sth to sb: She said nothing to me about it. ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
'What do you want it for?' 'I'd rather not say.' ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
How much does it read on the scale? ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. ☊ scared ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still in school. ☊ school ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ school ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. ☊ score ☊
an IQ score of 120 ☊ score ☊
Fraser scored again in the second half. ☊ score ☊
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. ☊ scratch ☊
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
scream out (in/with sth): People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror. ☊ scream ☊
scream yourself + adj.: The baby was screaming itself hoarse. ☊ scream ☊
They ignored the baby's screams. ☊ scream ☊
I thought I heard a scream. ☊ scream ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
a monitor with a 21 inch screen ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
The waste was dumped in the sea. ☊ sea ☊
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea. ☊ sea ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid ☊ seal ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
to do a search on the Internet ☊ search ☊
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. ☊ search ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
searching the Web for interesting sites ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
She sat back in her seat. ☊ seat ☊
a child seat (= for a child in a car) ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary infection ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
secret (from sb): He tried to keep it secret from his family. ☊ secret ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? ☊ secret ☊
He made no secret of his ambition (= he didn't try to hide it). ☊ secret ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
She admired him, in secret of course. ☊ in secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.) ☊ sector ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
The building is secure against intruders. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
Security was/were called to the incident. ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? ☊ security ☊
We'll have to see how it goes. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
The way I see it, you have three main problems. ☊ see ☊
'It opens like this.' 'Oh, I see.' ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
What is it you want to see me about? ☊ see ☊
Guess who I saw at the party last night! ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
Don't worry—I'll see to it. ☊ see to sth ☊
Now let me see—how old is she now? ☊ let me see/let's see ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
Sow the seeds outdoors in spring. ☊ seed ☊
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. ☊ seem ☊
'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).' ☊ seem ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
The new design just didn't sell (= nobody bought it). ☊ sell ☊
to sell insurance ☊ sell ☊
sell sth (to sb) (for sth): I sold my car to James for £800. ☊ sell ☊
sell sb sth (for sth): I sold James my car for £800. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
send sb to do sth: I've sent Tom to buy some milk. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
a senior partner in a law firm ☊ senior ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
My brother is my senior by two years. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
There's no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now. ☊ sense ☊
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She is very sensitive to other people's feelings. ☊ sensitive ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. ☊ serious ☊
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. ☊ serious ☊
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? ☊ serious ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
a serious illness/problem/offence ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
to be seriously ill/injured ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. ☊ serve ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ serve ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth: I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
Shall I serve? ☊ serve ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
a service industry ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. ☊ set sth up ☊
A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street. ☊ set sth off ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
He's written several books about India. ☊ several ☊
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. ☊ several ☊
Several of the paintings were destroyed in the fire. ☊ several ☊
His injuries are severe. ☊ severe ☊
Her hair was tied severely in a bun. ☊ severely ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
We sat down in the shade of the wall. ☊ shade ☊
The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade. ☊ shade ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows. ☊ shadow ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
She shook her head in disbelief. ☊ shake ☊
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). ☊ shake ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
I said that I should be pleased to help. ☊ shall ☊
Shall I send you the book? ☊ shall ☊
Let's look at it again, shall we? ☊ shall ☊
They were playing in the shallow end (= of the swimming pool). ☊ shallow ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
I would die of shame if she ever found out. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. ☊ shame ☊
The pool was in the shape of a heart. ☊ shape ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
I could just make out a dark shape in the distance. ☊ shape ☊
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? ☊ shape ☊
He's in good shape for a man of his age. ☊ shape ☊
I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). ☊ shape ☊
He's not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working. ☊ shape ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? ☊ share ☊
shares in British Telecom ☊ share ☊
a fall in share prices ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
I've had my share of luck in the past. ☊ share ☊
a sharp bend in the road ☊ sharp ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. ☊ sharp ☊
a girl of sharp intelligence ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp drop in prices ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp rise in crime ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp increase in unemployment ☊ sharp ☊
He heard a sharp intake of breath. ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
He drew his breath in sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
The road was covered with a sheet of ice. ☊ sheet ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). ☊ sheet ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
The book I wanted was on the top shelf. ☊ shelf ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway. ☊ shelter ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
working in shifts ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
A light was shining in the distance. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
They boarded a ship bound for India. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
Keep your shirt on! It was only a joke. ☊ keep your shirt on ☊
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. ☊ put your shirt on sb/sth ☊
The bumper absorbs shock on impact. ☊ shock ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
If you think the job will be easy, you're in for a shock. ☊ shock ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
The team suffered a shock defeat in the first round. ☊ shock ☊
When I added up the cost it gave me quite a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence. ☊ shocked ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
They go shooting in Scotland. ☊ shoot ☊
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. ☊ shoot ☊
a serious shooting incident ☊ shooting ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
When shall I do the shopping? ☊ shopping ☊
to put the shopping in the car ☊ shopping ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. ☊ shortly ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
We heard some shots in the distance. ☊ shot ☊
You should stop worrying about it ☊ should ☊
Should I call him and apologize? ☊ should ☊
I should wait a little longer, if I were you. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
I said (that) I should be glad to help. ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
I should imagine it will take about three hours. ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. ☊ show ☊
show sth: The movie is being shown now. ☊ show ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
Fear showed in his eyes. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
We were shown into the waiting room. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
Can you show me how to do it? ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
He's in the shower. ☊ shower ☊
We were caught in a heavy shower. ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
She shut the dog in the shed while she prepared the barbecue. ☊ shut sb/yourself in (sth) ☊
When they'd finally shut up, I started again. ☊ shut up ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
As a teenager I was painfully shy. ☊ shy ☊
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. ☊ sick ☊
Mum, I feel sick! ☊ sick ☊
a sick feeling in your stomach ☊ sick ☊
Peter has been off sick (= away from work because he is ill) for two weeks. ☊ sick ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). ☊ sick ☊
I was sick three times in the night. ☊ be sick ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
There is a large window on either side of the front door. ☊ side ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
There was no one in sight. ☊ sight ☊
They stole everything in sight. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
A bicycle came into sight on the main road. ☊ sight ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
He had placed himself directly in my line of sight. ☊ sight ☊
She caught sight of a car in the distance. ☊ sight ☊
He has very little sight in his right eye. ☊ sight ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
There is no sign of John anywhere. ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
Her work is showing some signs of improvement. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
When I give the signal, run! ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
Don't fire until I signal. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
She lapsed into silence again. ☊ silence ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
a two-minute silence in honour of those who had died ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
They huddled together in silent groups. ☊ silent ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
a silly idea ☊ silly ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
We have very similar interests. ☊ similar ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
The runway is simply a strip of grass. ☊ simply ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. ☊ simply ☊
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. ☊ since ☊
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
It's twenty years since I've seen her. ☊ since ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
She usually sings in the shower. ☊ sing ☊
I just can't sing in tune! ☊ sing ☊
sing sth: Now I'd like to sing a song by the Beatles. ☊ sing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
The sun was sinking in the west. ☊ sink ☊
The wheels started to sink into the mud. ☊ sink ☊
Good morning, sir. Can I help you? ☊ sir ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
She always sits in that chair. ☊ sit ☊
Come in and sit yourselves down. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
She's a size 12 in clothes. ☊ size ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
She takes (a) size 5 in shoes. ☊ size ☊
Do you have these shoes in (a) size 5? ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). ☊ size ☊
It's similar in size to a tomato. ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Furniture-making is very skilled work. ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The snake sheds its skin once a year. ☊ skin ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
He cried out in his sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Ros fell into a deep sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). ☊ sleep ☊
Cut the meat into thin slices. ☊ slice ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
a slight increase/change/delay/difference ☊ slight ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
He slipped the letter back into its envelope. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
He's the slowest in the class. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Collecting data is a painfully slow process. ☊ slow ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
Don't worry. It's only a small problem. ☊ small ☊
We travelled around a lot when I was small. ☊ small ☊
A much smaller number of students passed than I had expected. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
the small intestine ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
The car smashed into a tree. ☊ smash ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: They had to smash holes in the ice. ☊ smash ☊
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. ☊ smash ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
It smells in here. ☊ smell ☊
There was a smell of burning in the air. ☊ smell ☊
Do you mind if I smoke? ☊ smoke ☊
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). ☊ smoke ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
Children were playing in the snow. ☊ snow ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
I do love it so. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
It was still painful so I went to see a doctor. ☊ so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
But I gave you a map so you wouldn't get lost! ☊ so ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
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 issues/problems/reforms ☊ social ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
modern industrial societies ☊ society ☊
to install/run a piece of software ☊ software ☊
soldiers in uniform ☊ soldier ☊
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ☊ solid ☊
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). ☊ solid ☊
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. ☊ solution ☊
There's still some wine in the bottle. ☊ some ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
He's in some kind of trouble. ☊ some ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
Somehow or other I must get a new job. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
The programme's something to do with (= in some way about) the environment. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
Sometimes I go by car. ☊ sometimes ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Suddenly he burst into song (= started to sing). ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
You'll be sorry if I catch you! ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I forgot. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I don't agree. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
Sorry I'm late! ☊ sorry ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
We're sort of doing it the wrong way. ☊ sort of ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). ☊ soul ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
When I saw the smoke, I tried to sound the alarm. ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
We're all in the soup now. ☊ in the soup ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Which way is south? ☊ south ☊
They bought a villa in the South of France. ☊ south ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
the first woman in space ☊ space ☊
There is very little storage space in the department. ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
We've got a spare bedroom, if you'd like to stay. ☊ spare ☊
I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash. ☊ spare ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
to speak in public ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
She spoke in favour of the new tax. ☊ speak ☊
speak sth: What language is it they're speaking? ☊ speak ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
speak (to sb) (about sth/sb): I've spoken to the manager about it. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
There is something special about this place. ☊ special ☊
What are your special interests? ☊ special ☊
Don't lose it — it's special. ☊ special ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
Please take special care of it. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
My spelling is terrible. ☊ spelling ☊
spend sth: I've spent all my money already. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth + adv./prep.: We spent the weekend in Paris. ☊ spend ☊
Her childhood was spent in Italy. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
spend itself: The storm had finally spent itself. ☊ spend ☊
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. ☊ spider ☊
a spinning ice skater ☊ spin ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
They went swimming in spite of all the danger signs. ☊ 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 ☊
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. ☊ split ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
There's a big split in the tent. ☊ split ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
I'm not interested in sport. ☊ sport ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
The disease is spread by mosquitoes. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
He was born in the spring of 1944. ☊ spring ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it) ☊ squeeze ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
This technology is still in its early stages. ☊ stage ☊
The product is at the design stage. ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
Could I have three first-class stamps, please? ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
stand up: We stood up in order to get a better view. ☊ stand ☊
I'm not standing for it any longer. ☊ stand for sth ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
There were no seats left so I had to stand up. ☊ stand up ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
a fall in academic standards ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
The star of the show was a young Italian singer. ☊ star ☊
a horse with a white star on its forehead ☊ star ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
The answer was staring us in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
Defeat was staring them in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
They were staring defeat in the face. ☊ be staring sth in the face ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
Have you any idea where the rumour started? ☊ start ☊
start sth: I start work at nine. ☊ start ☊
start to do sth: It started to rain. ☊ start ☊
Mistakes were starting to creep in. ☊ start ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
to start out in business ☊ start out ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
We started off by introducing ourselves. ☊ start off ☊
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. ☊ start off ☊
They worked hard to give their children a good start in life. ☊ start ☊
The job gave him his start in journalism. ☊ start ☊
I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls. ☊ start ☊
I want to make an early start in the morning. ☊ start ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
You're not in a fit state to drive. ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
to stay in bed ☊ stay ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. ☊ stay ☊
I enjoyed my stay in Prague. ☊ stay ☊
a steady decline in numbers ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
The company's exports have been increasing steadily. ☊ steadily ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
to steal sb's ideas ☊ steal ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
the iron and steel industry ☊ steel ☊
The frame is made of steel. ☊ steel ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
Steel used to be important in South Wales. ☊ steel ☊
a steep decline in the birth rate ☊ steep ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
You row and I'll steer. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered a course between the islands. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
I'd like to take this idea a step further. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
I'll explain it to you step by step. ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
The key has stuck in the lock. ☊ stick ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head — I have a gun!) ☊ stick ☊
I stuck the photos into an album. ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ☊ stick ☊
She finds it impossible to stick to a diet. ☊ stick to sth ☊
sticky fingers covered in jam ☊ sticky ☊
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. ☊ sticky ☊
The key turned stiffly in the lock. ☊ stiffly ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
Mum, I'm still hungry! ☊ still ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
Keep still while I brush your hair. ☊ still ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. ☊ sting ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
the sting of salt in a wound ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
stop doing sth: Has it stopped raining yet? ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
We stopped for the night in Port Augusta. ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
It is time to put a stop to the violence. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
Shall I tell you a story? ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
I was so tired I went straight to bed. ☊ straight ☊
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. ☊ straight ☊
She looked me straight in the eye. ☊ straight ☊
I'll do it straight away. ☊ straight away ☊
a boat sailing in a straight line ☊ straight ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
She was looking at me in a very strange way. ☊ strange ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
to wake up in a strange bed ☊ strange ☊
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. ☊ feel strange ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
Cars filed past in an endless stream. ☊ stream ☊
The bank is just across the street. ☊ street ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
She has a remarkable inner strength. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Smoking is strictly forbidden. ☊ strictly ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
How does the idea strike you? ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. ☊ strike ☊
She struck him in the face. ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. ☊ strip ☊
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. ☊ strip ☊
Cut the meat into strips. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
He's a beautiful dog. Can I stroke him? ☊ stroke ☊
The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. ☊ strong ☊
The college has strong links with local industry. ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
He was strongly opposed to the idea. ☊ strongly ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
She had to struggle into the tight dress. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle with sb: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
This wine is good stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
It was stupid of you to get involved. ☊ stupid ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a parody written in the style of Molière ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? ☊ style ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
I like your style (= I like the way you do things). ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
Climate change is still very much a subject for debate. ☊ subject ☊
Their share of the software market is substantial. ☊ substantial ☊
The costs have increased substantially. ☊ substantially ☊
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash. ☊ substantially ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
You will have to work hard if you are to succeed. ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. ☊ success ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
There is no such thing as a free lunch. ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Why are you in such a hurry? ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. ☊ suck ☊
I suddenly realized what I had to do. ☊ suddenly ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
sufficient for sth/sb: Is £100 sufficient for your expenses? ☊ sufficient ☊
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? ☊ sugar ☊
How many sugars do you take in coffee? ☊ sugar ☊
suggest sth (to sb): May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest doing sth: I suggested going in my car. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. ☊ suit ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Jo and I are very well suited. ☊ suited ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
The sum of 7 and 12 is 19. ☊ sum ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
We're going away in the summer. ☊ summer ☊
It's very hot here in summer. ☊ summer ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
We sat in the sun. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). ☊ sun ☊
superior intelligence ☊ superior ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
Books were in short supply (= there were not enough of them). ☊ supply ☊
Support the baby's head when you hold it. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
There is strong public support for the change. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose you think it's funny, do you? (= showing anger). ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
'Will you open the wine?' 'Sure, where is it?' ☊ sure ☊
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. ☊ sure ☊
Surely we should do something about it? ☊ surely ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She looked up in surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
Much to my surprise, I passed. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
She looked surprised when I told her. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
We had a surprising amount in common. ☊ surprising ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
to work in pleasant surroundings ☊ surroundings ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
He surveyed himself in the mirror before going out. ☊ survey ☊
Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. ☊ survive ☊
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. ☊ survive ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth + adj.: Few buildings survived the war intact. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth to be/have sth: She suspected him to be an impostor. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of doing sth: I suspected her of damaging the equipment. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
He is the prime suspect in the case. ☊ suspect ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
She died in suspicious circumstances. ☊ suspicious ☊
It might look suspicious if we arrived together. ☊ suspicious ☊
swallow (sth): Always chew food well before swallowing it. ☊ swallow ☊
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. ☊ swallow ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. ☊ sweat ☊
She swept the crumbs into the wastebasket. ☊ sweep ☊
He swept the leaves up into a pile. ☊ sweep ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
The air was sweet with incense. ☊ sweet ☊
This wine is too sweet for me. ☊ sweet ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
How long will it take her to swim the Channel? ☊ swim ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
an indoor/outdoor swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
Which switch do I press to turn it off? ☊ switch ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. ☊ tail ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
take sb sth (to do sth): It took her three hours to repair her bike. ☊ take ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
My parents always took an interest in my hobbies. ☊ take ☊
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. ☊ take ☊
How am I supposed to take that remark? ☊ take ☊
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
Will you take $10 for the book (= will you sell it for $10)? ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
Come in; take a seat. ☊ take ☊
Did you take notes in the class? ☊ take ☊
Do you take sugar in your coffee? ☊ take ☊
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it away from her. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it off her. ☊ take ☊
The machine takes its name from its inventor. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
I passed him the rope and he took it. ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sth (with you): I forgot to take my bag with me when I got off the bus. ☊ take ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊
take sb sth: Shall I take my host family a gift? ☊ take ☊
take sb: It's too far to walk—I'll take you by car. ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. ☊ take sth in ☊
He took in every detail of her appearance. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
to take in lodgers ☊ take sb in ☊
He was homeless, so we took him in. ☊ take sb in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
The baby is just starting to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
talk of sth: Mary is talking of looking for another job. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
the tallest building in the world ☊ tall ☊
a tall glass of iced tea ☊ tall ☊
a fish tank (= for keeping fish in) ☊ tank ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
taste (in sth): She has very expensive tastes in clothes. ☊ taste ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
He has very good taste in music. ☊ taste ☊
I've never tasted anything like it. ☊ taste ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
You can taste the garlic in this stew. ☊ taste ☊
taste of sth: The ice tasted of mint. ☊ taste ☊
tax increases/cuts ☊ tax ☊
changes in tax rates ☊ tax ☊
to pay over £1 000 in tax ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
Do you take sugar in your tea? ☊ tea ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
to teach school (= teach in a school) ☊ teach ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
Whose team are you in? ☊ team ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
tear (sth) (+ adv./prep.): I tore my jeans on the fence. ☊ tear ☊
I tore a hole in my jeans. ☊ tear ☊
He tore the letter in two. ☊ tear ☊
tear sth + adj.: I tore the package open. ☊ tear ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
He suddenly burst into tears (= began to cry). ☊ tear ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
The article is full of technical terms. ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
The company has invested in the latest technology. ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. ☊ tell ☊
tell A and B apart: It's difficult to tell them apart. ☊ tell ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: Do what I tell you. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (about sth): Why wasn't I told about the accident? ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
a fall/drop in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
a rise in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) ☊ temperature ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
He's in bed with a temperature of 40°. ☊ temperature ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes. ☊ tend ☊
It tends to get very cold here in the winter. ☊ tend ☊
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
He had suffered terrible injuries. ☊ terrible ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
Your driving is terrible! ☊ terrible ☊
to be in terrible pain ☊ terrible ☊
The room was in a terrible mess. ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. ☊ terrible ☊
I'm terribly sorry—did I hurt you? ☊ terribly ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
I'm not terribly interested in politics. ☊ terribly ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
When can I get my test results? ☊ test ☊
The hospital is doing some tests. ☊ test ☊
an IQ/intelligence/aptitude test ☊ test ☊
test (on sth): a test on irregular verbs ☊ test ☊
a good mark in the test ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
'Macbeth' is a set text this year. ☊ text ☊
There was more whisky in it than soda. ☊ than ☊
It was much better than I'd expected. ☊ than ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
Hello. Is that Jo? ☊ that ☊
What can I do about that? ☊ that ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
Who was it that won the US Open? ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, the fire's out now. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
The people I met there were very friendly. ☊ the ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
I heard it on the radio. ☊ the ☊
Don't forget to invite the Jordans. ☊ the ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
I want to work in theatre. ☊ theatre ☊
Which is their house? ☊ their ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
'My wife's got a job in Glasgow.' 'I take it you'll be moving, then.' ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' ☊ in theory ☊
There seemed to be no doubt about it. ☊ there ☊
I hope we get there in time. ☊ there ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
There it is—just behind the chair. ☊ there ☊
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' ☊ there ☊
There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in. ☊ there ☊
I'm not going in there—it's freezing! ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since. ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
I went to see if my old school was still there. ☊ there ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
The plane crashed in thick fog. ☊ thick ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
The board is available in four thicknesses. ☊ thickness ☊
He is as thin as a rake (= very thin). ☊ thin ☊
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. ☊ thin ☊
A number of thin cracks appeared in the wall. ☊ thin ☊
The best thing to do is to apologize. ☊ thing ☊
There's another thing I'd like to ask you. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
Shall I help you pack your things? ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
She took no interest in the people and things around her. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
Try to think yourself into the role. ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
I thought I heard a scream. ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
He ought to resign, I think. ☊ think ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
She is thought of as a possible director. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). ☊ thirsty ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
There was a court case resulting from this incident. ☊ this ☊
What's this I hear about you getting married? ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
Jo, this is Kate (= when you are introducing them). ☊ this ☊
This is the captain speaking. ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
Do it this minute (= now). ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
I can thoroughly recommend it. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. ☊ though ☊
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking. ☊ though ☊
Our team lost. It was a good game though. ☊ though ☊
'Have you ever been to Australia?' 'No. I'd like to, though.' ☊ though ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
You are always in my thoughts. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
I've just had a thought (= an idea). ☊ thought ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
Pollution is threatening marine life. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
The burglar got in through the window. ☊ through ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). ☊ through ☊
First I have to get through the exams. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
We'll be in New York Tuesday through Friday. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
I tried to call you but I couldn't get through. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
throw sth + adj.: I threw open the windows to let the smoke out. ☊ throw ☊
She threw the ball up and caught it again. ☊ throw ☊
throw sth to sb: Don't throw it to him, give it to him! ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. ☊ throw sb out (of...) ☊
There's a hole in the thumb. ☊ thumb ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it. ☊ thus ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. ☊ tie ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
I tie back my hair when I'm cooking. ☊ tie ☊
I tied a knot in the rope. ☊ tie ☊
She twisted her hair into a tight knot. ☊ tight ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Did you have a good time in Spain? ☊ time ☊
I had an awful time in the hospital. ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
It takes time to make changes in the law. ☊ time ☊
Sorry, I can't spare the time. ☊ time ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
The journey time is two hours. ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
I lived in Egypt for a time. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
What time is it/What's the time? ☊ time ☊
What time do you make it? ☊ time ☊
The time is now half past ten. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
time (for sth): It's time for lunch. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life). ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). ☊ tin ☊
the northern tip of the island ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
He tipped the wheelbarrow on its side. ☊ tip ☊
We'll have to tip the sofa up to get it through the door. ☊ tip up/over, tip sth up/over ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. ☊ tired ☊
tired of doing sth: She was tired of hearing about their trip to India. ☊ tired ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
The present duke inherited the title from his father. ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
How long is it to lunch? ☊ to ☊
He gave it to his sister. ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
She's married to an Italian. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
There are 2.54 centimetres to an inch. ☊ to ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
Together with the Johnsons, there were 12 of us in the villa. ☊ together with ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
Who's in the toilet? ☊ toilet ☊
Could you tell me where the ladies' toilet is, please? ☊ toilet ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? ☊ too ☊
It's too late to do anything about it now. ☊ too ☊
It's too soon to say if he'll survive. ☊ too ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool ☊ tool ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The piano is out of tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. ☊ turn ☊
Turn the sweater inside out before you wash it. ☊ turn ☊
turn (into sth): He turned into a narrow street. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth into sth: I turned the car into the car park. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. ☊ turn ☊
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
When it's your turn, take another card. ☊ turn ☊
Whose turn is it to cook? ☊ turn ☊
Steve took a turn driving while I slept. ☊ turn ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
The children called out their names in turn. ☊ in turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
We take it in turns to do the housework. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. ☊ twist ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) ☊ twisted ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
People arrived in twos and threes. ☊ in twos and threes ☊
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. ☊ it takes two to do sth ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. ☊ typical ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
an ugly incident ☊ ugly ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. ☊ ultimately ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
Uncle Ian ☊ uncle ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
an annual income of under £10 000 ☊ under ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
an increase in the number of people registered as unemployed ☊ unemployed ☊
I've joined the ranks of the unemployed (= I've lost my job). ☊ the unemployed ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
I can't make it, unfortunately. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
soldiers in uniform ☊ uniform ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
Northern Ireland's union with Britain ☊ union ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
the intensive care unit ☊ unit ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
unite in doing sth: We will unite in fighting crime. ☊ unite ☊
His aim was to unite Italy. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. ☊ unless ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold. ☊ unless ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
Until now I have always lived alone. ☊ until ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. ☊ until ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
They live up in the mountains. ☊ up ☊
The wind is getting up (= blowing more strongly). ☊ up ☊
A car drove up and he got in. ☊ up ☊
We drove up to Inverness to see my father. ☊ up ☊
Do your coat up; it's cold. ☊ up ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. ☊ up to sth ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. ☊ be up to sb ☊
The village is further up the valley. ☊ up ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
There's no point getting upset about it. ☊ upset ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). ☊ urge ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
Hello, it's us back again. ☊ us ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
I used to live in London. ☊ used to ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
a small town set in a valley ☊ valley ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. ☊ value ☊
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). ☊ value ☊
to go up/rise/increase in value ☊ value ☊
to go down/fall/drop in value ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. ☊ variety ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
We want more variety in our work. ☊ variety ☊
Apples come in a great many varieties. ☊ variety ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
The students' work varies considerably in quality. ☊ vary ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. ☊ vary ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
'Do you like it?' 'Yeah, I do. Very much.' ☊ very ☊
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' ☊ very ☊
I'm not very (= not at all) impressed. ☊ very ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. ☊ roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
A wedding is the perfect subject for video. ☊ video ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
There was nobody in view. ☊ view ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
In my view it was a waste of time. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
The whole village was invited to the party. ☊ village ☊
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. ☊ violence ☊
He reacted to the idea with some violence. ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
They are violently opposed to the idea. ☊ violently ☊
to be virtually impossible ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
a virus infection ☊ virus ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
The house is clearly visible from the beach. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
She went to visit relatives in Wales. ☊ visit ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. ☊ vital ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
Reading will increase your vocabulary. ☊ vocabulary ☊
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice ☊ voice ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. ☊ volume ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
to have/take a vote on an issue ☊ vote ☊
The issue was put to the vote. ☊ vote ☊
The party increased their share of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
a wage increase of 3% ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). ☊ waist ☊
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
I always wake early in the summer. ☊ wake ☊
Wake up! It's eight o'clock. ☊ wake ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
The baby is just learning to walk. ☊ walk ☊
The door opened and Jo walked in. ☊ walk ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
I like to have a walk in the evenings. ☊ walk ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
a walking holiday in Scotland ☊ walking ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
Thanks for the present—it's just what I wanted. ☊ want ☊
I can do whatever I want. ☊ want ☊
The last thing I wanted was to upset you. ☊ want ☊
There are two points which I wanted to make. ☊ want ☊
I just wanted to know if everything was all right. ☊ want ☊
You can come too, if you want. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
the theatre of war (= the area in which fighting takes place) ☊ war ☊
This sleeping bag is very warm. ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
It's nice and warm in here. ☊ warm ☊
You'll be as warm as toast in here. ☊ warm ☊
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
warm sth/sb/yourself (up): I'll warm up some milk. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
warm (up): As the climate warms (up) the ice caps will melt. ☊ warm ☊
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. ☊ washing ☊
Would you hang the washing out (= hang it outside to dry)? ☊ washing ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth: It was a wasted opportunity. ☊ waste ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
Children were playing in the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The flag waved in the breeze. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
I have changed in every way. ☊ way ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
the way in/out ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
Get out of my way! I'm in a hurry. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
They grinned at her in a friendly way. ☊ way ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I told you we should have done it my way! ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). ☊ the other way round ☊
I'd better be on my way (= I must leave) soon. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
The letter should be on its way to you. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
We lost our way in the dark. ☊ lose your way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
You'll have to move—you're in my way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
No way am I going to drive them there. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
They live way out in the suburbs. ☊ way ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
I first met him way back in the 80s. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
Way back, when he was a boy, he had lived on a farm in Wales. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
The team's weak points are in defence. ☊ weak ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
The economy is very weak. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
She is still weak after her illness. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
a person of wealth and influence ☊ wealth ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children. ☊ weapon ☊
I've worn holes in all my socks. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
Do I have to wear a tie? ☊ wear ☊
The inscription on the coin had worn away. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
Have you been invited to their wedding? ☊ wedding ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
She'll be back in a week. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
I never have the time to go out in the week. ☊ week ☊
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. ☊ week ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
He won a weekend for two in Rome. ☊ weekend ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
It is about 76 kilos in weight. ☊ weight ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. ☊ weight ☊
welcome sb to sth: It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. ☊ welcome ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
I was well annoyed, I can tell you. ☊ well ☊
The castle is well worth a visit. ☊ well ☊
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
Jack is doing very well at school. ☊ do well ☊
Well, well—I would never have guessed it! ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
Well, as I was saying... ☊ well ☊
'Do you want to come?' 'Well, I'm not sure.' ☊ well ☊
Well, I'd better be going now. ☊ well ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
Which way is west? ☊ west ☊
Rain is spreading from the west. ☊ west ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
What is your name? ☊ what ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
What? I can't hear you. ☊ what? ☊
What is this tool for? ☊ what for? ☊
What if the train is late? ☊ what if...? ☊
What if she forgets to bring it? ☊ what if...? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
When can I see you? ☊ when ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
The roof leaks whenever it rains. ☊ whenever ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Which way is the wind blowing? ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
You can go swimming while I'm having lunch. ☊ while ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). ☊ while ☊
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? ☊ whisper ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
They spoke in whispers. ☊ whisper ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
The horse was almost pure white in colour. ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
She was dressed all in white. ☊ white ☊
Who is that woman? ☊ who ☊
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. ☊ who ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
Whoever says that is a liar. ☊ whoever ☊
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. ☊ whoever ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). ☊ whole ☊
There were a whole lot of people I didn't know. ☊ a whole lot (of sth) ☊
On the whole, I'm in favour of the idea. ☊ on the whole ☊
Whom did they invite? ☊ whom ☊
To whom should I write? ☊ whom ☊
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. ☊ whom ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
Whose house is that? ☊ whose ☊
I wonder whose this is. ☊ whose ☊
He's a man whose opinion I respect. ☊ whose ☊
It's the house whose door is painted red. ☊ whose ☊
Tell me why you did it. ☊ why ☊
That's why I left so early. ☊ why ☊
I know you did it—I just want to know why. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
a manager with wide experience of industry ☊ wide ☊
It's the best job in the whole wide world. ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
Her face broke into a wide grin. ☊ wide ☊
How wide is that stream? ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
He has travelled widely in Asia. ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
It's about 10 metres in width. ☊ width ☊
The carpet is available in different widths. ☊ width ☊
an increase in the number of working wives ☊ wife ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
It is not a wildly funny play. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
How long will you be staying in Paris? ☊ will ☊
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
You'll do it this minute! ☊ will ☊
You'll have had dinner already, I suppose. ☊ will ☊
If it's made of wood it will float. ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
to have an iron will/a will of iron ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
It is God's will. ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
The wind is blowing from the south. ☊ wind ☊
The trees were swaying in the wind. ☊ wind ☊
The wind is getting up (= starting to blow strongly). ☊ wind ☊
The river winds its way between two meadows. ☊ wind ☊
He wound the wool into a ball. ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
I saw the dress I wanted in the window. ☊ window ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. ☊ winter ☊
Many British birds winter in Africa. ☊ winter ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
'Where is he now?' 'I only wish I knew!' ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
You may stay until morning, if you wish. ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
They're both in bed with flu. ☊ with ☊
Cut it with a knife. ☊ with ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
Leave it with me. ☊ with ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. ☊ wonder ☊
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' ☊ wonder ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
a walk in the woods ☊ wood ☊
This scarf is 100% wool. ☊ wool ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ word ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). ☊ word ☊
Angry is not the word for it—I was furious. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
I can't work if I'm cold. ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
work as sth: My son is working as a teacher. ☊ work ☊
I've worked out a new way of doing it. ☊ work sth out ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
They are in work (= have a job). ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
What line of work are you in (= what type of work do you do)? ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. ☊ work ☊
Taking care of a baby is hard work. ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
We set to work on the outside of the house (= for example, painting it). ☊ get (down) to/set to work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
French is spoken in many parts of the world. ☊ world ☊
Which is the largest city in the world? ☊ world ☊
the industrialized and developing worlds ☊ world ☊
There's nothing in the world I'd like more than to visit New York. ☊ in the world ☊
Don't rush—we've got all the time in the world. ☊ in the world ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
worry about sb/sth: Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. ☊ worry ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
It must be worrying for you not to know where he is. ☊ worrying ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. ☊ worse ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
morning worship (= a church service in the morning) ☊ worship ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
How much is this painting worth? ☊ worth ☊
It isn't worth much. ☊ worth ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
worth doing sth: This idea is well worth considering. ☊ worth ☊
Was it worth the effort? ☊ worth ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
She asked if I would help. ☊ would ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. ☊ would ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
I wouldn't have any more to drink, if I were you. ☊ would ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
I wrapped the baby (up) in a blanket. ☊ wrap ☊
wrap B round/around A: I wrapped a blanket around the baby. ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
The painting was still in its wrappings. ☊ wrapping ☊
write sb (out) sth: I'll write you a receipt. ☊ write ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write to sb: She wrote to him in France. ☊ write ☊
write sth (to sb): I wrote a letter to the Publicity Department. ☊ write ☊
write sb sth: I wrote the Publicity Department a letter. ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
write in/on/with sth: Please write in pen on both sides of the paper. ☊ write ☊
Write down the address before you forget it. ☊ write sth down ☊
I'm afraid I never wrote back. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
Could you put your complaint in writing? ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
written instructions ☊ written ☊
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
Sorry, I must have dialled the wrong number. ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. ☊ yawn ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊
It's exactly a year since I started working here. ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
He was 14 years old when it happened. ☊ year ☊
He died in his sixtieth year. ☊ year ☊
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). ☊ year ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
She was dressed in yellow. ☊ yellow ☊
'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' ☊ yes ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
Yes? How can I help you? ☊ yes ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. ☊ yet ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
You stupid idiot! ☊ you ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
The night is still young (= it has only just started). ☊ young ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
Do it yourself—I don't have time. ☊ yourself ☊
You can try it out for yourselves. ☊ yourself ☊
He had been a talented musician in his youth. ☊ youth ☊
zero inflation ☊ zero ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊

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le ☊ vive la politique, vive l’amour ☊
à ☊ ils restent à l’école le plus longtemps possible ☊
pour ☊ elle jouait pour gagner ☊
dans ☊ je reviendrai dans dix minutes ☊
il ☊ allez voir s’il est blessé ☊
se ☊ avec ce traité, le Japon se rapproche des Etats-Unis ☊
son ☊ un ami ingénieur du son m’aide pour les arrangements ☊
cela ☊ cela demande de l’intégrité et du courage ☊
assurer ☊ le contrat assure une pension à l’époux survivant ☊
entrer ☊ faut trouver le moyen d’ entrer dans le sous- sol ☊
importer ☊ il importait de ne pas répéter l’erreur ☊
malgré ☊ nous serons bons amis malgré tout ☊
engager ☊ nous sommes engagés dans un travail de réflexion ☊
intérieur ☊ je sentais mon cœur battre à l’intérieur ☊
imposer ☊ on leur impose des changements très rapides ☊
intéresser ☊ leur avis ne m’intéresse pas ☊
indiquer ☊ le contrôleur indique qu’il est prêt ☊
inviter ☊ un soir, ils m’invitent à dîner ☊
ignorer ☊ j’ignorais pourquoi il jurait comme ça ☊
image ☊ certains films contiennent des images fameuses ☊
intervenir ☊ il doit intervenir sur le marché ☊
installer ☊ t’as bien installé son micro? ☊
augmenter ☊ les dépenses à la consommation aug- mentent ☊
imaginer ☊ j’imagine qu’elle a des documents ☊
enquête ☊ cela coûte cher de faire enquête sur les activités criminelles ☊
insister ☊ elle insistait pour m’accompagner, je refusai ☊
rentrer ☊ je ne t’avais pas entendu rentrer ☊
améliorer ☊ la situation semblait s’améliorer ☊
contrôler ☊ c’est la volonté du propriétaire de contrôler ce qui se passe chez lui ☊
destiner ☊ ce programme n’est pas destiné aux informaticiens ☊
interroger ☊ on doit vous interroger sur ces événements ☊
voici ☊ voici le résultat de l’essai ☊
impliquer ☊ je suis désolé de t’avoir impliqué ☊
comporter ☊ tâche de bien te comporter ☊
vaste ☊ c’est très vaste comme sujet, mais c’est fascinant ☊
fabriquer ☊ mon métier consiste à fabriquer des livres ☊
enregistrer ☊ le fonds de l’assurance-emploi enregistre un surplus ☊
inspirer ☊ considérons que les livres ont inspiré le tueur ☊
informer ☊ je t’informerai dès qu’ils l’auront repéré ☊
net ☊ les Canadiens veulent des réponses bien nettes ☊
elle-même ☊ la révolte n’est pas en elle-même un élément de civilisation ☊
identifier ☊ pouvez-vous identifier cet homme? ☊
signaler ☊ il a signalé que la mission avait joué un rôle important ☊
personnage ☊ les personnages de mes romans me jouent des tours ☊
interrompre ☊ je n’aime pas qu’on m’interrompe ☊
investir ☊ il veut y investir encore plus d’argent ☊
accroître ☊ évidemment, cela accroît le climat de tension ☊
interne ☊ chez les internes, sa renommée était moins prestigieuse ☊
voire ☊ deux, trois cent millions. voire plus ☊
hausse ☊ il faut s’attendre à une légère hausse des prix ☊
incapable ☊ il est incapable de rentrer dans des détails concrets ☊
étonnant ☊ il est étonnant de voir combien d’argent on peut obtenir ☊
interpréter ☊ ces résultats sont évidemment à interpréter avec prudence ☊
introduire ☊ on l’avait introduit dans une chambre ☊
intégrer ☊ l’art est une tentative pour intégrer le mal ☊
émettre ☊ ce sont eux qui émettent le plus de CO2 ☊
isoler ☊ il se sentait isolé, isolé psychologiquement ☊
grandir ☊ je ne grandis plus ... je grossis ☊
illustrer ☊ cette manifestation illustre les craintes des citoyens ☊
inventer ☊ je n’ai pas pu inventer un tel souvenir ☊
inclure ☊ n’incluez pas une extension de fichier ☊
combler ☊ les gens tentent de combler ce vide, pierre par pierre ☊
intermédiaire ☊ le fait d’avoir des intermédiaires me dérange ☊
croître ☊ les bureaucraties ont tendance à croître et à s’étendre ☊
forcément ☊ les deux ne sont pas forcément liées ☊
autonome ☊ mon corps est autonome. il ne m’écoute pas ☊
là-dessus ☊ j’aimerais connaître son opinion là-dessus ☊
inciter ☊ cela incitera les compagnies à poursuivre leurs recherches ☊
accusation ☊ il s’agit d’une accusation très grave ☊
violer ☊ j’ai pas envie de me faire violer ☊
aussitôt ☊ on décida aussitôt de dîner ensemble ☊
vêtement ☊ ça, c’est un vêtement de marque ☊
autochtone ☊ nous pouvons répondre aux préoccupations des autochtones ☊
excessif ☊ votre réaction est un peu excessive ☊
insuffisant ☊ ce que nous avons accompli reste insuffisant ☊
inévitable ☊ le terrorisme n’est jamais inévitable ☊
influencer ☊ je n’influence pas la politique ☊
tenant ☊ à ma gauche, le tenant du titre ☊
envahir ☊ un désespoir sinistre envahissait son esprit ☊
glace ☊ j’aime manger des glaces ☊
intéressé ☊ je ne m’étais jamais vraiment intéressé à la question ☊
infliger ☊ désolée de devoir vous infliger ça main- tenant ☊
pointer ☊ pourquoi cette femme pointe-t-elle une arme sur toi? ☊
instaurer ☊ notre nouveau directeur a instauré un programme pour travailler en équipe ☊
isolé ☊ dans quelques semaines, on sera isolés par la glace ☊
folie ☊ certains jeunes tombent dans la folie ☊
entrevue ☊ j’ai l’impression que cette entrevue commence très mal ☊
amorcer ☊ la réaction en chaîne est amorcée ☊
renseigner ☊ renseigne-moi, je veux savoir ☊
infraction ☊ ceux qui commettent des infractions doivent payer ☊
approfondir ☊ le sujet mérite donc d’être approfondi ☊
hériter ☊ sa femme héritait des dettes ☊
enfoncer ☊ commencons par enfoncer les portes ☊
impressionner ☊ vous avez impressionné nos collègues ☊
dedans ☊ je suis tombé dedans quand j’étais petit ☊
annexe ☊ le texte du rapport figure à l’annexe ☊
émaner ☊ quelque chose émane de lui, non? ☊
effondrer ☊ notre pays était complètement effondré ☊
inégalité ☊ il protesta avec véhémence contre cette inégalité ☊
interrogation ☊ je laisse toutes ces interrogations à votre réflexion ☊
explorer ☊ il faudrait explorer le coin ☊
intervalle ☊ il passe devant moi à des intervalles sans doute réguliers ☊
remplacement ☊ il vous en donne une nouvelle en remplace- ment de votre carte perdue ☊
pouce ☊ votre père lève les pouces pour dire bravo ☊
brancher ☊ ils n’étaient pas branchés sur le réseau ☊
emprisonner ☊ vous avez été harcelé et emprisonné pour vos opinions ☊
infini ☊ il m’a écoutée, avec une infinie patience ☊
inconvénient ☊ c’était là un inconvénient que je ne pouvais éviter ☊
préliminaire ☊ les résultats préliminaires nous promettent une longue et difficile nuit ☊
induire ☊ je ne veux pas vous induire en erreur ☊
gonfler ☊ cette pensée lui gonfla le cœur ☊
hâte ☊ on avait caché en hâte les drapeaux ☊
instituer ☊ ils ont institué un plan de réduction du déficit ☊
imminent ☊ j’annonçai mon retrait imminent ☊
empreinte ☊ la police a retrouvé des empreintes ☊
geler ☊ vous allez geler avec ce petit manteau ☊
aspirer ☊ Paule aspira la fumée de sa cigarette ☊
assimiler ☊ les gens ne peuvent pas tout assimiler ☊
incarner ☊ en cela, il incarne la quintessence de l’esprit poétique ☊
contaminer ☊ j’ai l’impression d’être contaminé. c’est répugnant ☊
percer ☊ le couteau avait percé la chair avec précision ☊
implanter ☊ il est nécessaire d’implanter un nouveau système ☊
familier ☊ apparemment, cette voix t’est familière ☊
impératif ☊ c’est impératif, c’est nécessaire ☊
peupler ☊ l’enfer est peuplé d’anges ☊
déduire ☊ j’en ai déduit de façon certaine que je l’avais perdue ☊
intervenant ☊ j’ai été un intervenant de notre système de justice ☊
nerveux ☊ les tests me rendent nerveux ☊
imiter ☊ j’imitais les gestes de mes voisins ☊
gigantesque ☊ il s’agit là d’un problème gigantesque ☊
là-dedans ☊ maintenant rentre là-dedans et fais-moi du thé ☊
enquêter ☊ tu veux vraiment enquêter sur lui? ☊
insulter ☊ jamais je ne vous aurais insulté de propos délibérés ☊
nullement ☊ il n’est nullement indispensable ☊
incorporer ☊ ce texte a été incorporé éventuellement dans le chapitre ☊
bousculer ☊ je voulais bousculer les habitudes des gens ☊
transitoire ☊ il y a installé l’administration transitoire ☊
entre-temps ☊ entre-temps, la population vieillit et augmente ☊
insérer ☊ j’insère ma carte dans la machine ☊
frappe ☊ les frappes aériennes ne vont résoudre aucun problème ☊
industrialiser ☊ la France vend surtout aux principaux pays industrialisés ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
prélever ☊ l’argent est prélevé sur les chèques toutes les semaines ☊
alerter ☊ il ne faudrait pas alerter la population ☊
cote ☊ l’or a dépassé la cote des $ 380 ☊
instruire ☊ ils sauront l’instruire sur leurs anciennes pratiques ☊
incidence ☊ les catastrophes ont des incidences économiques importantes ☊
inverser ☊ l’infirmière s’est trompée. elle a tout inversé ☊
englober ☊ mon goût englobe les escargots et les huîtres ☊
contacter ☊ comment puis-je vous contacter? ☊
vérificateur ☊ le vérificateur général a lui-même porté ce jugement ☊
mordre ☊ on allait le tuer pour avoir mordu un garde ☊
indépendamment ☊ chaque paquet est traité indépendamment ☊
naïf ☊ elle reste extrêmement naïve sur le sujet ☊
insuffisance ☊ nous voulons corriger les insuffisances actuelles ☊
imputer ☊ il est facile d’imputer aux autres sa propre mauvaise volonté ☊
sanglant ☊ il avait un trou sanglant ☊
aucunement ☊ je ne me sens aucunement coupable ☊
repasser ☊ si je te dérange je peux repasser ☊
incitation ☊ il y a eu de l’incitation au piratage ☊
entraver ☊ son pantalon entravait la liberté de ses mouvements ☊
immigrer ☊ mes grands-parents ont immigré au Canada ☊
incapacité ☊ tout démontre notre incapacité à prendre des décisions collectives ☊
improviser ☊ je suis doué pour improviser ☊
initier ☊ j’ai commencé à m’initier à la Bible ☊
improbable ☊ l’unanimité était assez improbable ☊
grandissant ☊ l’insatisfaction grandissante exige une action rapide ☊
lumineux ☊ la salle est bruyante, très lumineuse ☊
incomber ☊ ce rôle leur incombe maintenant ☊
appliqué ☊ oui, j’étais une élève appliquée ☊
néfaste ☊ ces polluants sont néfastes pour tous ☊
influer ☊ chaque vie, influe sur les autres ☊
fondamentalement ☊ telle est fondamentalement notre position ☊
supplier ☊ je t’en supplie, ne pars pas ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
décerner ☊ en science, on ne décerne pas de distinction pour les redécouvertes ☊
boucher ☊ il faudra sans doute boucher des trous ☊
intimider ☊ il essayait de m’intimider ☊
maltraiter ☊ vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter ☊
intimité ☊ il est gêné par l’intimité masculine ☊
injecter ☊ nous avons injecté de l’argent dans le programme ☊
exploration ☊ rien ne vaut l’exploration du terrain ☊
craquer ☊ les livres neufs craquaient entre les doigts ☊
émetteur ☊ on va s’acheter un émetteur et on va se promener dans une van ☊
buter ☊ elle s’est butée à toutes sortes de délais ☊
promoteur ☊ les promoteurs croient que les salles seront remplies ☊
relevé ☊ navré, mais vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
exprès ☊ je ne le fais pas exprès ou plutôt ce n’est pas conscient ☊