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OXF3000N thêm vào tăng thêm additional
OXF3000N phần thưởng tặng thưởng award
OXF3000N nền tảng cơ sở basis
OXF3000N khối tảng (đá) làm ngăn cản ngăn chặn block
OXF3000N chôn cất mai táng bury
OXF3000N ở dưới nhà ở tầng dưới xuống gác tầng dưới downstairs
OXF3000N vị mùi cho gia vị làm tăng thêm mùi vị flavour
OXF3000N sàn tầng (nhà) floor
OXF3000N lễ tang đám tang funeral
OXF3000N quà tặng gift
OXF3000N cho biếu tặng give
OXF3000N tăng tăng thêm sự tăng sự tăng thêm increase
OXF3000N cục tảng miếng cái bướu lump
OXF3000N nhân lên làm tăng lên nhiều lần sinh sôi nảy nở multiply
OXF3000N bảo tàng museum
OXF3000N biếu tặng cho sự trả giá offer
OXF3000N sự lên sự tăng lương thăng cấp dậy đứng lên mọc (mặt trời) thành đạt rise
OXF3000N ở tên gác cư ngụ ở tầng gác tầng trên upstairs
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zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ 增加 ☊ zēngjiā
verstärken ☊ làm tăng lên, làm mạnh lên ☊ 增强 ☊ zēng qiáng
steigern ☊ nâng cao, nâng giá, tăng ☊ 提高 ☊ tí gāo
etwas steigern ☊ cái gì đó tăng lên, tăng thêm ☊ 对某物出价 ☊ duì mǒuwù chūjià
das Museum ☊ viện bảo tàng ☊ ☊
zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ ☊
das Geschenk ☊ quà tặng ☊ ☊
das Hochhaus ☊ tòa nhà cao tầng ☊ ☊
die Basis ☊ cơ sở, cơ bản, nền tảng ☊ ☊
verstärken ☊ làm tăng lên, làm mạnh lên ☊ ☊
steigern ☊ nâng cao, nâng giá, tăng ☊ ☊
die Mehrwertsteuer ☊ thuế giá trị gia tăng ☊ ☊
die Beerdigung ☊ Đám tang ☊ ☊
etwas steigern ☊ cái gì đó tăng lên, tăng thêm ☊ ☊
die Steigerung ☊ sự nâng lên, sự tăng cao ☊ ☊
das Wachstum ☊ sự phát triển, sự tăng trưởng ☊ ☊
die Ausdehnung ☊ sự tăng lên ☊ ☊
der Panzer ☊ xe tăng ☊ ☊
Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72)
Sie verteilten sich im ganzen Haus, im Wohnzimmer, im Erdgeschoss, überall. ☊ Họ chạy toán loạn ở trong nhà, ở phòng khách, ở tầng trệt, khắp mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 428)
Sie klingeln und betreten sein Büro, das in einem Hochhaus liegt. ☊ Họ bấm chuông và bước vào văn phòng của anh ta, nó nằm ở một tòa nhà cao tầng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 625)
Ich schlage vor, wir schenken ihr doch lieber etwas anderes. ☊ Em đề nghị, chúng ta tốt hơn nên tặng thứ khác. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1023)
Ich habe sie zuletzt auf der Beerdigung meiner Großmutter gesehen. ☊ Lần cuối cùng anh nhìn thấy họ là vào đám tang của bà ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1100)
Diesmal wird die Hochzeitstorte angeschnitten, ein mehrstöckiges Wunderwerk mit viel Sahne. ☊ Lúc này thì bánh cưới, một tác phẩm tuyệt vời nhiều tầng với nhiều kem tươi sẽ được cắt. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1125)
Die Kinder spielen Fangen zwischen den Hochzeitsgästen und bestaunen den Tisch mit den vielen Geschenken. ☊ Trẻ con thì chơi đuổi bắt giữa những khách cưới và ngắm nghía cái bàn với nhiều quà tặng. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1127)
Aufgrund der gestiegenen Produktionskosten mussten wir unsere Preise für Endkunden leider nach oben korrigieren. ☊ Vì chi phí sản xuất tăng nên chúng tôi rất tiếc phải nâng giá bán cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1592)
Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681)
Wie möchten Sie den Erfolg unseres Unternehmens steigern? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn làm tăng sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1947)
Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035)
In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103)
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. ☊ advertising ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
an average annual growth rate of 8% ☊ annual ☊
anti-tank weapons ☊ anti- ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
to attend a wedding/funeral ☊ attend ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. ☊ bar ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
a class-based society ☊ based ☊
a big man/house/increase ☊ big ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
The ship was blown onto the rocks. ☊ blow ☊
Her job was to drum up (= increase) business. ☊ business ☊
House prices went up by 10%. ☊ by ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. ☊ class ☊
Membership is climbing steadily. ☊ climb ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
concept (of sth): the concept of social class ☊ concept ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs. ☊ cost ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
working-class culture ☊ culture ☊
the custom of giving presents at Christmas ☊ custom ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
to dance the tango ☊ dance ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
a downstairs bathroom ☊ downstairs ☊
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. ☊ dramatically ☊
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. ☊ dramatically ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
the entrance to the museum/the museum entrance ☊ entrance ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. ☊ expect ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
a rock fall ☊ fall ☊
your family background ☊ family ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. ☊ figure ☊
fine sb (for sth/for doing sth): She was fined for speeding. ☊ fine ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
a ground-floor flat ☊ flat ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
the Irish guy who lives two floors above ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
We're offering a fabulous free gift with each copy you buy. ☊ free ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
gifts of toys for the children ☊ gift ☊
gift (for doing sth): He has the gift of making friends easily. ☊ gift ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
We've been given a 2% pay increase. ☊ give ☊
The price of cigarettes is going up. ☊ go up ☊
Cigarettes are going up in price. ☊ go up ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
The company profits grew by 5% last year. ☊ grow ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
a growth area/industry ☊ growth ☊
We were guided around the museums. ☊ guide ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
Heat rises. ☊ heat ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. ☊ hit ☊
I was hit by a falling stone. ☊ hit ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
The price of oil increased. ☊ increase ☊
increase in sth: Oil increased in price. ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (by sth): They've increased the price by 50%. ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
Interest rates have risen by 1%. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
internal organs/injuries ☊ internal ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
jump by...: Prices jumped by 60% last year. ☊ jump ☊
jump (from...) (to...): Sales jumped from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
The land rose to the east. ☊ land ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
lay B with A: The floor was laid with newspaper. ☊ lay ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
the lower classes of society ☊ low ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. ☊ market ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
a massive rock ☊ massive ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
Share prices moved ahead today. ☊ move ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
a museum of modern art ☊ museum ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
The number of homeless people has increased dramatically. ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
He occupies an office on the 12th floor. ☊ occupy ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
the internal organs ☊ organ ☊
an organ transplant/donor ☊ organ ☊
Manufacturing output has increased by 8%. ☊ output ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
House prices rose five per cent last year. ☊ per cent ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
the petrol tank of a car ☊ petrol ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
a plan of the museum ☊ plan ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
an oil/gas platform ☊ platform ☊
a launch platform (= for spacecraft ) ☊ platform ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
a rock pool (= between rocks by the sea) ☊ pool ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
to control population growth ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
possibility (of sth/of doing sth): He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. ☊ possibility ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ president ☊
The director is under increasing pressure to resign. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
rising/falling prices ☊ price ☊
price rises/increases/cuts ☊ price ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits ☊ profit ☊
profit (from sth): Profit from exports rose 7.3% ☊ profit ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
The price of property has risen enormously. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
I pushed the button for the top floor. ☊ push ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
Crime figures are rising rapidly. ☊ rapidly ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
recommend sth: The report recommended a 10% pay increase. ☊ recommend ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
a rising young politician ☊ rise ☊
The price of gas rose. ☊ rise ☊
Gas rose in price. ☊ rise ☊
Unemployment rose (by) 3%. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early. ☊ rise ☊
Smoke was rising from the chimney. ☊ rise ☊
The river has risen (by) several metres. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
Sales are up by roughly 10%. ☊ roughly ☊
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. ☊ sail ☊
Export sales were up by 32% last year. ☊ sale ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service ☊ service ☊
a sharp increase in unemployment ☊ sharp ☊
There's a little gift shop around the corner. ☊ shop ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
The player was signing autographs for a group of fans. ☊ sign ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
social class/background ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
Can you try and speed things up a bit? ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. ☊ spoil ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
How many stairs are there up to the second floor? ☊ stair ☊
five years of steady economic growth ☊ steady ☊
The company's exports have been increasing steadily. ☊ steadily ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
Prices rose steeply. ☊ steeply ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%. ☊ strike ☊
The ship struck a rock. ☊ strike ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
The costs have increased substantially. ☊ substantially ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
Shall I take a gift to my host family? ☊ take ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
a rise in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
The temperature has risen (by) five degrees. ☊ temperature ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties. ☊ tie ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
rising/falling unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
The sun was already up (= had risen) when they set off. ☊ up ☊
Prices are still going up (= rising). ☊ up ☊
Sales are well up on last year. ☊ up ☊
a member of the upper middle class ☊ upper ☊
to go up/rise/increase in value ☊ value ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
Reading will increase your vocabulary. ☊ vocabulary ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
The party increased their share of the vote. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
Week by week he grew a little stronger. ☊ week by week ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
Increasing numbers of retired people are wintering abroad. ☊ winter ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊