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nhà khoa học ☊ Jobs 1 The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality like: khoa → →
mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ 
标榜某事 ☊ biāobǎng mǒushì abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ 将 ... 记入借方 ☊ jiāng ... jìrù jièfāng Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ 汇款 ☊ huìkuǎn jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ 将某物贷给某人 ☊ jiāng mǒuwù dài gěi mǒurén ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ 使 ... 均衡 ☊ shǐ ... jūnhéng das Bankkonto ☊ tài khoản ngân hàng ☊ ☊ der Schlüssel ☊ chìa khóa ☊ ☊ das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊ die Jacke ☊ áo khoác ☊ ☊ die Krise ☊ khủng khoảng ☊ ☊ der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊ das Konto ☊ tài khoản ☊ ☊ das Konto belasten ☊ nợ tài khoản ☊ ☊ die Entfernung schätzen ☊ Đoán khoảng cách ☊ ☊ der Wissenschaftler ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ ☊ der Angeber ☊ người hay khoe khoang ☊ ☊ mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ ☊ der Stundenplan ☊ thời khóa biểu ☊ ☊ der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊ der Börsenkurs ☊ thị giá chứng khoán ☊ ☊ die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊ die Börse ☊ sở giao dịch chứng khoán ☊ ☊ die Forderung ☊ số tiền gửi , khoản cho nợ ☊ ☊ der Kontoinhaber ☊ chủ tài khoản ☊ ☊ abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ ☊ Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ ☊ ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ ☊ der Bohrer ☊ mũi khoan ☊ ☊ das Bohrgerät ☊ máy khoan ☊ ☊ der Zimmerschlüssel ☊ chìa khóa phòng ☊ ☊ das Vorhängeschloss ☊ khóa móc, ổ khóa ☊ ☊ Es gibt ungefähr sechzig Programme. ☊ Có khoảng sáu mươi chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 76) Wunderbar, können Sie mir bitte den Schlüssel geben? ☊ Thật tuyệt, chị làm ơn đưa tôi chìa khóa? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 78) Morgens wird es etwas nebelig sein, aber dann wird es sonnig bei 26 Grad Celsius sein. ☊ Buối sáng có sương mù, sau đó trời nắng khoảng 26 độ. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 98) Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119) Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141) Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148) Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Sie müssen diesen Kartoffelsalat probieren. Er ist wirklich gut. ☊ Anh phải ăn thử salat khoai tây.Nó ngon lắm đấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 368) Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590) Ein neues Konto ☊ Một tài khoản mới ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 627) Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629) Ich schätze die Entfernung von zu Hause aus, dorthin auf neunzig Kilometer. ☊ Anh đoán khoảng cách từ nhà tới đó khoảng 90 Ki lô mét. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 707) Wir müssen noch die Schlüssel für die Hütte beim Besitzer abholen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải lấy chìa khóa của nhà gỗ ở chỗ chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 723) Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727) Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793) Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865) Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906) Wissenschaftler sprechen von einer ökologischen Katastrophe. ☊ Những nhà khoa học nói về thảm họa sinh thái. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1035) Er besitzt Führungsqualität und ist sehr großzügig. ☊ Sở hữu tài lãnh đạo và rất phóng khoáng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1139) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203) In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Von 1998 bis 2001 habe ich eine Ausbildung zum Kaufmann gemacht. ☊ Từ 1998 đến 2001 tôi đã tham gia khóa học đào tạo kinh doanh. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1841) 2004 habe ich mein Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2004 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa học đại học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1850) 2008 habe ich meine Promotion erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2008 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1851) Warum haben Sie diese Ausbildung abgebrochen? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã bỏ dở khóa đào tạo? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1867) Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941) Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen liegen bei einem Jahresgehalt zwischen 50.000 und 54.000. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi một năm khoảng 50 000 đến 54 000. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1957) Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964) Nächstes Jahr geht unser Unternehmen an die Börse. ☊ Năm tới công ty của chúng tôi sẽ tham gia thị trường chứng khoán. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2015) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Ich habe Bedenken. ☊ Tôi đang băn khoăn. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2139) Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362) Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548) Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554) 18
Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊ 88
Are these your keys? ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không? ☊ 204
Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊ 511
She doesn't have a key. ☊ Cô ấy không có chìa khoá. ☊ 530
I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊ 558
I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? ☊ Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không? ☊ 565
Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊ 577
We enjoyed the party last night. ☊ Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 589
We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊ 605
Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. ☊ Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá. ☊ 698
He wasn't wearing a jacket. ☊ Anh ấy không mặc áo khoác. ☊ 742
Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. ☊ Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp. ☊ 745
I lost my key last night. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tối qua. ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 904
Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. ☊ Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó. ☊ 907
I lost my keys yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá hôm qua. ☊ 908
I lost my keys last week. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tuần trước. ☊ 909
I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊ 997
Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 1067
Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. ☊ Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1072
I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1073
My keys were stollast week. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi bị ăn trộm tuần trước. ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1430
My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp. ☊ 1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊ 1474
interesting. ☊ Nếu cậu có thời gian, cậu nên tới thăm Bảo tàng Khoa học. Ở đó rất thú vị. ☊ 1481
jacket?" ☊ Bạn đang thử áo khoác: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không?" ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1509
At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. ☊ Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi. ☊ 1767
I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊ 1843
I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1948
You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊ 1951
You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊ 1953
You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊ 2018
remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊ 2022
It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊ 2027
Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2208
Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊ 2334
A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊ 2361
ourselves out. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thể vào được nhà vì chúng tôi đã tự khoá mình ở ngoài. ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2489
keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊ 2644
thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊ 2645
He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊ 2784
The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊ 2818
Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. ☊ Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài. ☊ 2843
they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. ☊ Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống. ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
to do the accounts ☊ account ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
to open/close an account ☊ account ☊
What's your account number please? ☊ account ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
How do you account for the show's success? ☊ account for sth ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
The yard measures about 50 feet across. ☊ across ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
The jacket was showing signs of age. ☊ age ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
We aim to be there around six. ☊ aim ☊
Wine contains about 10% alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Always lock your car. ☊ always ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
The auditors approved the company's accounts. ☊ approve ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
He arrived around five o'clock. ☊ around ☊
The cost would be somewhere around £1 500. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
Average earnings are around £20 000 per annum. ☊ average ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
a belt buckle ☊ belt ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
the university's science block ☊ block ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
a brilliant young scientist ☊ brilliant ☊
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. ☊ brush ☊
a business investment ☊ business ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
Our ship changed course. ☊ change ☊
We have to make a small charge for refreshments. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
a college course/library/student ☊ college ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: The meal cost us about £40. ☊ cost ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
a degree course ☊ course ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
the 1987 stock market crash ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
a four-year degree course ☊ degree ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
to open/shut/close/slam/lock/bolt the door ☊ door ☊
Only about half a dozen people turned up. ☊ dozen ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
There's never a dull moment when John's around. ☊ dull ☊
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
an enormous amount of time ☊ enormous ☊
an encyclopedia entry ☊ entry ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
to fill a vacuum/void ☊ fill ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
The key doesn't fit the lock. ☊ fit ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. ☊ freeze ☊
a fur coat ☊ fur ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
a general hospital ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through sth ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth ☊ hole ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
It will take about an hour to get there. ☊ hour ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. ☊ humour ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
We were locked in. ☊ in ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
stock-market indices ☊ index ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
The door was locked from the inside. ☊ inside ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
a minimum investment of $10 000 ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? ☊ it ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
a denim/tweed jacket ☊ jacket ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
It's not my job to lock up! ☊ job ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. ☊ judge ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
the car keys ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
She made a killing on the stock market. ☊ make a killing ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
science labs ☊ lab ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
Each game lasts about an hour. ☊ last ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
Did you lock the door? ☊ lock ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
I've lost my keys. ☊ lose ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. ☊ matter ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
2 kilos of potatoes ☊ of ☊
Take your coat off. ☊ off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
Put your coat on. ☊ on ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
a business/science park ☊ park ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
the philosophy of science ☊ philosophy ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
'Will you be around next week?' 'Possibly.' ☊ possibly ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
medical/dental records ☊ record ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
resource books for teachers ☊ resource ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
a key ring ☊ ring ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
It takes about five hours by road (= driving). ☊ road ☊
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. ☊ rough ☊
Sales are up by roughly 10%. ☊ roughly ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
We're leaving round about ten. ☊ round about ☊
A new roof will cost round about £3 000. ☊ round about ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
a safe investment ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
potato salad ☊ salad ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
the School of Dentistry ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
the laws of science ☊ science ☊
science students/teachers/courses ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
a research scientist ☊ scientist ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. ☊ set ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). ☊ shoot ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
I should imagine it will take about three hours. ☊ should ☊
a jacket with padded shoulders ☊ shoulder ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
There were twenty or so (= about twenty) people there. ☊ ... or so ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) ☊ sort ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
a spare key/tyre ☊ spare ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
The key has stuck in the lock. ☊ stick ☊
The key turned stiffly in the lock. ☊ stiffly ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
a six-figure sum ☊ sum ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the grey jacket. ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term ☊ term ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
the key to the door ☊ to ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. ☊ turn ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
A typically priced meal will be around $10. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
to undo a jacket/shirt, etc. ☊ undo ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. ☊ vote ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
The average male tiger weighs around 200 kg. ☊ weigh ☊
It is about 76 kilos in weight. ☊ weight ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
a jacket with wide lapels ☊ wide ☊
It's about 2 metres wide. ☊ wide ☊
It's about 10 metres in width. ☊ width ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
a jacket with a hood ☊ with ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. ☊ write ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊