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OXF3000N sát cạnh kế bên dọc theo alongside
OXF3000N căn phòng căn buồng apartment
OXF3000N sự gắn vào vật gắn vào sự chuyên cần chuyên tâm application
OXF3000N cái cân làm cho cân bằng tương xứng balance
OXF3000N bên cạnh so với beside
OXF3000N cắn ngoạm sự cắn sự ngoạm bite
OXF3000N khối tảng (đá) làm ngăn cản ngăn chặn block
OXF3000N gan dạ can đảm brave
OXF3000N cẩn thận cẩn trọng biết giữ gìn careful
OXF3000N cẩu thả bất cẩn carelessly
OXF3000N hoàn cảnh trường hợp tình huống circumstance
OXF3000N đua tranh ganh đua cạnh tranh compete
OXF3000N sự cạnh tranh cuộc thi cuộc thi đấu competition
OXF3000N điều kiện tình cảnh tình thế condition
OXF3000N sự cân nhắc sự xem xét sự để ý sự quan tâm consideration
OXF3000N văn cảnh khung cảnh phạm vi context
OXF3000N sự can đảm sự dũng cảm dũng khí courage
OXF3000N để trang hoàng để trang trí để làm cảnh decorative
OXF3000N sự chậm trễ sự trì hoãn sự cản trở làm chậm trễ delay
OXF3000N thận trọng có tính toán chủ tâm có suy nghĩ cân nhắc deliberate
OXF3000N thận trọng có suy nghĩ cân nhắc deliberately
OXF3000N sự khó khăn nỗi khó khăn điều cản trở difficulty
OXF3000N khô cạn làm khô sấy khô dry
OXF3000N lưỡi cạnh sắc (dao) edge
OXF3000N động viên ủng hộ giúp đỡ làm can đảm mạnh dạn encourage
OXF3000N niềm cổ vũ động viên khuyến khích sự làm can đảm encouragement
OXF3000N môi trường hoàn cảnh xung quanh environment
OXF3000N bản chất thực chất cốt yếu yếu tố cần thiết essential
OXF3000N bằng phẳng bẹt nhẵn dãy phòng căn phòng mặt phẳng flat
OXF3000N cái chắn người bảo vệ bảo vệ gác canh giữ guard
OXF3000N sự lôi kéo sự liên can điều gợi ý implication
OXF3000N ở trong nội bộ thân cận inner
OXF3000N đất đất canh tác đất đai land
OXF3000N phong cảnh landscape
OXF3000N cần cần thiết thiết yếu necessary
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N cần đòi hỏi sự cần need
OXF3000N hàng xóm vùng lân cận khoảng chừng neighbourhood
OXF3000N khí lực thần kinh can đảm nerve
OXF3000N viên chức cảnh sát sĩ quan officer
OXF3000N gốc nguồn gốc căn nguyên origin
OXF3000N (thuộcgốc nguồn gốc căn nguyên nguyên bản original
OXF3000N đúng chính xác cần thận precisely
OXF3000N ngăn cản ngăn chặn ngăn ngừa prevent
OXF3000N sự kiêu hãnh sự hãnh diện tính kiêu căng tự phụ pride
OXF3000N sự cân xứng sự cân đối proportion
OXF3000N viễn cảnh toàn cảnh triển vọng mong chờ prospect
OXF3000N làm giảm bớt căng thẳng relaxing
OXF3000N đối thủ địch thủ đối địch cạnh tranh rival
OXF3000N đi tàu thuyền nhổ neo buồm cánh buồm chuyến đi bằng thuyền buồm sail
OXF3000N cảnh phong cảnh scene
OXF3000N nông cạn shallow
OXF3000N hoàn cảnh địa thế vị trí situation
OXF3000N xúp canh cháo soup
OXF3000N trải căng ra bày ra truyền bá spread
OXF3000N gậy quyền quyền trượng nhân viên cán bộ staff
OXF3000N đâm thọc chọc cắm dính cái gậy qua củi cán stick
OXF3000N sự căng thẳng sự căng strain
OXF3000N sự căng thẳng căng thẳng ép làm căng stress
OXF3000N bị căng thẳng bị ép bị căng stressed
OXF3000N về thực chất về căn bản substantially
OXF3000N sưng phồng phình căng swollen
OXF3000N sự căng độ căng tình trạng căng tension
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N không cần thiết không mong muốn unnecessary
OXF3000N (thuộcsự sống cần cho sự sống vital
OXF3000N báo cho biết cảnh báo warn
OXF3000N sự báo trước lời cảnh báo warning
OXF3000N đồng hồ nhìn theo dõi quan sát sự canh gác sự canh phòng watch
OXF3000N cân cân nặng weigh
OXF3000N cánh sự bay sự cất cánh wing
Do you like the image of a field? ☊ Bạn có thích hình ảnh của một cánh đồng không? ☊ Miscellaneous
The motorbike accident broke his right arm. ☊ Tai nạn xe máy đã làm gãy cánh tay phải của anh ấy. ☊ Medical
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neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ 旁边的 ☊ pángbiān de
zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ 增加 ☊ zēngjiā
abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ 减少 ☊ jiǎnshǎo
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de
kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ 近视 ☊ jìn shì
jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ 向警察告发某人 ☊ xiàng jǐng chá gào fā mǒu rén
jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ 防碍某人干某事 ☊ fáng ài mǒu rén gàn mǒu shì
ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ 一公斤 ☊ yì gōng jīn
aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ 专心的 ☊ zhuān xīn de
versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ 封锁 ☊ fēng suǒ
konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ 有竞争力的 ☊ yǒu jìngzhēnglì de
überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ 自大的 ☊ zìdà de
unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ 必不可少的 ☊ bì bù kě shǎo de
eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ 有角的 ☊ yǒujiǎo de
einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ 锯掉一根树枝 ☊ jùdiào yī gēn shùzhī
etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ 某物快用完了 ☊ mǒuwù kuài yòng wán le
notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ 紧急迫降 ☊ jǐnjí pòjiàng
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ 不专心的 ☊ bù zhuānxīn de
sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ 从一个枝头荡到另一个枝头 ☊ cóng yī gè zhītóu dàng dào lìng yī gè zhītóu
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng
eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ 布置一套住房 ☊ bùzhì yī tào zhùfáng
etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ 拉伸某部位 ☊ lāshēn mǒu bùwèi
zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ 撕碎 ☊ sīsuì
kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ 捏 ☊ niē
das Zimmer ☊ cái phòng, căn buồng ☊ ☊
neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ ☊
zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ ☊
der Abflug ☊ sự cất cánh ☊ ☊
der Fensterplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi cạnh cửa số ☊ ☊
die Landschaft ☊ phong cảnh ☊ ☊
abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ ☊
die Sehenswürdigkeit ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ ☊
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊
kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ ☊
der Biss ☊ vết cắn ☊ ☊
der Hafen ☊ bến cảng ☊ ☊
die Aussicht ☊ viễn cảnh ☊ ☊
jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ ☊
jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ ☊
ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ ☊
aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ ☊
der Skandal ☊ xì căng đan ☊ ☊
versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ ☊
das Gleichgewicht ☊ sự cân bằng ☊ ☊
die Konkurrenz ☊ sự cạnh tranh ☊ ☊
der Konkurrent ☊ đối thủ cạnh tranh ☊ ☊
konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ ☊
überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ ☊
unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ ☊
die Mahnung ☊ sự cảnh báo, sự cảnh cáo ☊ ☊
die Bilanz ☊ bảng cân đối tài chính ☊ ☊
die Kante ☊ thành, cạnh ☊ ☊
eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ ☊
einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ ☊
die Polizeistreife ☊ đội cảnh sát ☊ ☊
das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊
die Waage ☊ cái cân ☊ ☊
etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ ☊
der Schöpflöffel ☊ muôi, muỗng múc canh ☊ ☊
notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊
die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊
unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ ☊
der Käfer ☊ bọ cánh cứng ☊ ☊
sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊
der Wärter ☊ người gác, người canh gác ☊ ☊
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊
das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊
die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊
eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ ☊
etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ ☊
zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ ☊
kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ ☊
der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊
das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊
Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43)
Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64)
Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129)
Nein, danke. Ich werde das morgen tun. ☊ Không cần đâu. Mai anh sẽ làm. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 166)
Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168)
Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171)
Ich würde auch eine Wohnung bevorzugen. ☊ Em thích một căn hộ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 173)
Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186)
Ich könnte etwas Nützliches besuchen. ☊ Anh muốn đi đến những nơi cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 189)
Er weiß nicht, welchen Treibstoff sein Auto benötigt. ☊ Anh không biết là ô-tô cần loại xăng nào. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 215)
Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217)
Lassen Sie mich den Tank sehen. Ich denke, Sie brauchen bleifreies Benzin. ☊ Đế tôi xem bình xăng. Chắc là anh cần loại xăng không chì. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 218)
Es sieht wie ein Unfall aus, weil dort viele Krankenwagen sind und die Polizei dort ist. ☊ Có lẽ là một vụ tai nạn, có nhiều xe cứu thương và cảnh sát ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 223)
So bald wie möglich. ☊ Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 236)
Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244)
Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245)
Das Wetter wird sehr kalt und nass und Tri braucht neue Kleidung. ☊ Trời rất lạnh và ẩm ướt và Tri cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 247)
Ich denke, dass ich neue Kleidung benötige. ☊ Anh nghĩ, anh cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 250)
Sicher, ich hole dich an der spanischen Gaststätte ab. ☊ Tất nhiên rồi, em sẽ đón anh ở cạnh nhà nghỉ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 252)
Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261)
Und du benötigst eine neue Brille, dann siehst du, dass dieses Hemd nichts für dich ist. ☊ Và anh cần một cặp kiếng mới. Anh xem đấy, cái áo này không hợp với anh. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 262)
Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268)
Ich benötige ein paar neue Hosen. ☊ Anh cần vài cái quần mới. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 270)
Ein Freund von mir isst es immer roh. ☊ Người bạn của anh ăn không cần gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 282)
Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308)
Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345)
Das wäre wundervoll. Ich muss nach Kreuzberg. ☊ Thật tuyệt vời. Tôi cần đến Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 362)
Ich bin eine sichere Fahrerin. Sie müssen den Weg finden. ☊ Tôi là một người lái xe cẩn thận. Anh phải nhìn đường đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 373)
Ich habe es auf deinem Tisch neben den Blumen vergessen. ☊ Em đã đế quên nó ở trên bàn cạnh bó hoa. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 411)
Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453)
Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502)
Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519)
Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520)
Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524)
Nur wenn du Flügel hättest. ☊ Chỉ khi anh có cánh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 530)
Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584)
Auf Wohnungssuche ☊ Tìm kiếm căn hộ ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 612)
Trang und Tri suchen eine Wohnung in der Vorstadt. ☊ Trang và Trí đang tìm một căn hộ ở ngoại ô. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 613)
Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616)
Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619)
Sie schauen sich auch eine zweite Wohnung an. ☊ Họ cũng đi xem căn hộ thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 620)
Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621)
Stimmt, die Lage der Wohnung ist ideal. ☊ Đúng, vị trí của căn hộ này thật lý tưởng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 623)
Tri und Trang sind stolz auf ihre neue Wohnung. ☊ Trí và Trang tự hào về căn hộ mới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 628)
Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642)
Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643)
Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647)
Wofür brauche ich denn diese Einteilung? ☊ Vậy anh cần cái bản hướng dẫn này để làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 661)
Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795)
Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807)
Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809)
Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823)
Ich brauche ein neues Handy. ☊ Tôi cần một cái mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 831)
Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860)
Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884)
Mein Chef hat Anzeige gegen Unbekannt bei der Polizei erstattet. ☊ Sếp của em đã tố cáo với cảnh sát về những kẻ lạ mặt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 916)
Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954)
Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977)
Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029)
Viele Häuser wurden zerstört. ☊ Nhiều căn nhà bị phá hủy. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1030)
Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060)
Deine Idee finde ich gut, da müssen wir gar nichts mehr korrigieren. ☊ Anh thấy ý kiến của em thật hay, vì vậy chúng ta chẳng cần chữa gì nữa. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1078)
Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079)
Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088)
Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133)
Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143)
Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166)
Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊ Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264)
Der Abteilungsleiter möchte Sie sprechen. ☊ Trưởng phòng cần gặp anh / chị có chút việc. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1266)
Bitte rufen Sie mich so schnell wie möglich zurück! ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1286)
Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356)
Für Fragen stehen wir jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu anh / chị cần hỏi gì thêm nữa chúng tôi luôn luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1359)
Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400)
Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615)
Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636)
Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638)
Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648)
Brauchen Sie noch weitere Unterlagen von mir? ☊ Anh / Chị còn cần thêm giấy tờ gì của tôi nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1688)
Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)
Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722)
Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731)
Wenn Sie uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744)
Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751)
Wir suchen neue Kolleginnen und Kollegen. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm đồng nghiệp mới. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1771)
Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772)
Wir suchen erfahrene Mitarbeiter. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một nhân viên có kinh nghiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1773)
Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777)
Wir suchen eine engagierte und kreative Persönlichkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người có tính trách nhiệm và sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1786)
Wir suchen eine verantwortungsbewusste Führungskraft. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người điều hành có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1787)
Ich brauche eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi cần một sự thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1803)
Ich erfülle alle Anforderungen, die Sie in der Stellenbeschreibung an die Bewerber richten. ☊ Tôi đáp ứng các yêu cầu mà ông / bà đang cần tuyển. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1810)
Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901)
Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959)
Mein Bildschirm ist zu klein. Ich brauche einen neuen – mit mindestens 26 Zoll. ☊ Màn hình của tôi quá nhỏ. Tôi cần một cái mới cỡ 26 inch. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2039)
Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105)
Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119)
Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247)
Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309)
Wir brauchen einen Internetzugang und einen Beamer. ☊ Chúng tôi cần một kết nối internet và một máy chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2310)
Ich brauche einen Mietwagen in Wien. Ich werde den Wagen am Dienstag abholen und am Sonntag Abend zurückbringen. ☊ Tôi cần thuê một chiếc ôtô ở Viên. Tôi sẽ lấy chiếc xe vào thứ ba và trả lại vào tối chủ nhật. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2376)
Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380)
Ich brauche eine Quittung für die Abrechnung meiner Reisekosten. ☊ Tôi cần một tờ hóa đơn cho việc thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2394)
Brauchen Sie die Quittung? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có cần hóa đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2463)
Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. ☊ Tôi cần một hóa đơn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2464)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478)
Wir werden rechtliche Schritte einleiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ nhờ đến sự can thiệp của pháp luật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2495)
Bitte verschicken Sie diese Mahnung per Einschreiben. ☊ Làm ơn hãy gửi bảo đảm lá thư cảnh báo này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2522)
Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542)
65 I'm from Canada. ☊ Tôi người Canada. ☊
136 No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊
388 Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊
467 How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊
775 We've been to Canada, but we haven't been to Alaska. ☊ Chúng tôi từng đến Canada rồi, nhưng chúng tôi chưa từng đến Alaska. ☊
846 Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊
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. ☊
1013 Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊
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. ☊
2224 There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊
2305 The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊
2848 Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
You need to hit the ball accurately. ☊ accurately ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
The company has just acquired new premises. ☊ acquire ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. ☊ allow ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
A police car pulled up alongside us. ☊ alongside ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
acute/intense/deep anxiety ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
Few writers approach his richness of language. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
the approach of spring ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
army barracks/bases ☊ army ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
We'd like it as soon as possible. ☊ as ☊
She may need some help as she's new. ☊ as ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. ☊ attend ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
The barriers kept the crowd back. ☊ back ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
She balanced the cup on her knee. ☊ balance ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ barrier ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ 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 ☊
a military/naval base ☊ base ☊
an air base ☊ base ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
Most European spiders don't bite. ☊ bite ☊
bite sb: We were badly bitten by mosquitoes. ☊ bite ☊
Does your dog bite? ☊ bite ☊
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 ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ bite ☊
Dog bites can get infected. ☊ bite ☊
a mosquito/snake bite ☊ bite ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
The dog gave me a playful bite. ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of flats ☊ block ☊
An ugly new building blocked the view from the window. ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
blow sth + adj.: The wind blew the door shut. ☊ blow ☊
The tyres on my bike need blowing up. ☊ blow sth up ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
a bright room ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
call (sth) out: He called out a warning from the kitchen. ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
Be careful! ☊ careful ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. ☊ careful ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
a careful piece of work ☊ careful ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Please listen carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
She put the glass down carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
Drive carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
It was careless of me to leave the door open. ☊ careless ☊
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. ☊ careless ☊
a careless worker/driver ☊ careless ☊
a careless mistake/error ☊ careless ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
a large room with a high ceiling ☊ ceiling ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
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 ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. ☊ clear ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
I'll just make the coffee. ☊ coffee ☊
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 ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
a warm comfortable house ☊ comfortable ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
We compared the two reports carefully. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. ☊ 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 ☊
competitive games/sports ☊ competitive ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
He was considering an appeal. ☊ consider ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
consider doing sth: We're considering buying a new car. ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ 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 ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
We need to cut the article down to 1 000 words. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
decorate sth: We need to decorate the sitting room. ☊ decorate ☊
The sitting room needs decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
a depressing sight/thought/experience ☊ depressing ☊
We need to design a new syllabus for the third year. ☊ design ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
to have a healthy, balanced diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
We need double the amount we already have. ☊ double ☊
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 watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
During the drought the river dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. ☊ dry up ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
We need to make substantial economies. ☊ economy ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
a big house on/at the edge of town ☊ edge ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. ☊ entrance ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ 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 ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
the essentials of English grammar ☊ essential ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
You need an even surface to work on. ☊ even ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
A lot of students suffer from exam nerves. ☊ exam ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
Where's the exit? ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ 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 had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
His parents supported him as far as they could. ☊ 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 ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
fault (for doing sth): It's your own fault for being careless. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
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 sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
I need a few things from the store. ☊ few ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The wind filled the sails. ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
She took a firm hold of my arm. ☊ firm ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. ☊ flash ☊
flash sb (sth): Red lights flashed them a warning. ☊ flash ☊
the flashing blue lights of a police car ☊ flash ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
I need a flat surface to write on. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
a ground-floor flat ☊ flat ☊
a new block of flats ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
Children from the flats (= the block of flats) across the street were playing outside. ☊ flat ☊
flight safety ☊ flight ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
The bird folded its wings. ☊ fold ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
There's no need for you to go. ☊ for ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
A good kick finally freed the door. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. ☊ freeze ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
You need a break from routine. ☊ from ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
We need to buy some new furniture. ☊ furniture ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He married the girl next door. ☊ girl ☊
We need your help—please give generously. ☊ give ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
Just go away! ☊ go away ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
A growing child needs plenty of sleep. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
guarantee sb sth: The ticket will guarantee you free entry. ☊ guarantee ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The terrorist was kept under police guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
You need to change your eating habits. ☊ habit ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
We'll need to reduce the weight by half. ☊ half ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
They have a lot of courage. ☊ have ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
You simply have to get a new job. ☊ have to ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
He tried to push the heavy door open. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
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 ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
Always take care when driving down steep hills. ☊ hill ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. ☊ hold ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The impact of the blow knocked ******** balance. ☊ impact ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
Just write your initials. ☊ initial ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
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 ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. ☊ involved ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
We need a kinder, gentler society. ☊ kind ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The pilot landed the plane safely. ☊ land ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an urban/industrial landscape ☊ landscape ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
a room with good natural light ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
Tell him as little as possible. ☊ little ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
weight loss ☊ loss ☊
'How many do you need?' 'A lot.' ☊ lot ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
It will cost two, maybe three hundred pounds. ☊ maybe ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
The load was lifted by means of a crane. ☊ by means of sth ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ meanwhile ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) ☊ mirror ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
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 ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ 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... ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
to pull/tear/strain a muscle ☊ muscle ☊
She tried to relax her tense muscles. ☊ muscle ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ nail ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
'We're going to lose.' 'Not necessarily.' ☊ not necessarily ☊
It may be necessary to buy a new one. ☊ necessary ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. ☊ necessary ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
need sth/sb: Do you need any help? ☊ need ☊
It's here if you need it. ☊ need ☊
Don't go—I might need you. ☊ need ☊
They badly needed a change. ☊ need ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
need (not) do sth: You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
All you need bring are sheets. ☊ 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 you have paid so much? ☊ 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 ☊
There's no need to cry (= stop crying). ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
She had no more need of me. ☊ need ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
She was a thin, nervous girl. ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
We sat next to each other. ☊ next to ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
I need some time off. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. ☊ open ☊
She had left the door wide open. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
The outside of the house needs painting. ☊ outside ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
I need a room of my own. ☊ own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
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 ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
He's just the person we need for the job. ☊ person ☊
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. ☊ person ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
We need to make plans for the future. ☊ plan ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
a pleasantly cool room ☊ pleasantly ☊
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' ☊ please ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
There's plenty more paper if you need it. ☊ plenty ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
a police car ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
Rotterdam is a major port. ☊ port ☊
a naval port ☊ port ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
They reached port at last. ☊ port ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
half a pound of butter ☊ pound ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
a ten-pound note ☊ pound ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan. ☊ pour ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. ☊ present ☊
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ 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 ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' ☊ probably ☊
We need new product to sell (= a new range of products). ☊ product ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
Their fears proved to be groundless. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
Are you just doing this to prove a point? ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
Pull the lever to start the motor. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
He put his fist through a glass door. ☊ put ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
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 hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ 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 ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
quit (sth): Just quit it! ☊ quit ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). ☊ rank ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Just relax and enjoy the movie. ☊ relax ☊
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. ☊ removal ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ removal ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
All the old carpets need replacing. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. ☊ reveal ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
a rival bid/claim/offer ☊ rival ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
romantic mountain scenery ☊ romantic ☊
a three-roomed/three-room apartment ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
a surface with rounded edges ☊ rounded ☊
She needed a break from routine. ☊ routine ☊
There's no need to be rude! ☊ rude ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. ☊ rush ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
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 ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
love/sex scenes ☊ scene ☊
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 ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. ☊ scene ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
You need to screw all the parts together. ☊ screw ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
We left port and headed for the open sea (= far away from land). ☊ sea ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
a security alert ☊ security ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
a shallow dish ☊ shallow ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) ☊ shallow ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
The report was sharply critical of the police. ☊ sharply ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
He should have been more careful. ☊ should ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ side ☊
Keep close to my side. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
She sat on the side of the bed. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
a side door/entrance/window ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. ☊ side ☊
Keep on your side of the bed! ☊ side ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Just sit still! ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
I need to get some sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
The cupboards need sorting out. ☊ sort sth out ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. ☊ speak ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ special ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
a soup spoon ☊ spoon ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
a square room ☊ square ☊
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
a sheriff's star ☊ star ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
We need more laws to stop pollution. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
It's a story of courage. ☊ story ☊
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
to suffer from stress ☊ stress ☊
coping with stress ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
He was feeling very stressed and tired. ☊ stressed ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. ☊ surface ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
swing sth + adj.: She swung the door open. ☊ swing ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. ☊ take ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
to take a bite/drink/sip ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. ☊ tall ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a tension headache ☊ tension ☊
We'll need to perform a series of tests. ☊ test ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Just throw your bag down over there. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). ☊ tin ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
Do you need the toilet? ☊ toilet ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
unfriendly (to/towards sb): There's no need to be so unfriendly towards them. ☊ unfriendly ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
unnecessary expense ☊ unnecessary ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
The stream has dried up. ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
I'd like a room with a view. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ 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 ☊
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb a verbal/written/final warning ☊ warning ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
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 ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
How much do you weigh (= how heavy are you)? ☊ weigh ☊
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. ☊ weigh ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. ☊ weight ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
a welcome sight ☊ welcome ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' ☊ what for? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
a chill/cold/biting wind from the north ☊ wind ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
wing feathers ☊ wing ☊
Be careful with the glasses. ☊ with ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ 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 ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
We don't need to start yet. ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊