nước đồng minh liên minh liên kết kết thông gia 
ally like: thon → →
gewöhnlich ☊ 
bình thường, thông thường ☊ 
习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de knapp ☊ ít ỏi, thiếu thốn ☊ 短缺的 ☊ duǎn quē de systematisch ☊ hệ thống ☊ 系统的 ☊ xì tǒng de ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ 一个无所不知的作家 ☊ yí gè wú suǒ bù zhī de zuò jiā verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ 充分理解的 ☊ chōngfēn lǐjiě de ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ 异教的 ☊ yìjiào de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊ gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊ knapp ☊ ít ỏi, thiếu thốn ☊ ☊ die Touristeninformation ☊ Điểm thông tin du lịch ☊ ☊ systematisch ☊ hệ thống ☊ ☊ der Verkehr ☊ giao thông ☊ ☊ ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ ☊ das System ☊ hệ thống ☊ ☊ die Wahl des Präsidenten ☊ bầu cử tổng thống ☊ ☊ verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ ☊ der Meister ☊ thợ cả, người tinh thông, thầy ☊ ☊ das Harz ☊ nhựa thông, nhựa cây ☊ ☊ die Ampel ☊ đèn giao thông ☊ ☊ die Pinie ☊ cây thông, gỗ thông ☊ ☊ die Bewässerungsanlage ☊ hệ thống tưới tiêu ☊ ☊ der Schnorchel ☊ ống thông hơi ☊ ☊ die Schlinge ☊ dây thòng lọng ☊ ☊ ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ ☊ Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Vielen Dank. Du bist so clever. ☊ Cám ơn anh. Anh thật là thông minh. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 416) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Vergiss nicht, deinen Freunden mitzuteilen, dass deine alte Nummer ungültig wird. ☊ Đừng quên thông báo với bạn bè của bạn, rằng số cũ sẽ vô hiệu. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 841) Heute Nacht sind Diebe in das Büro eingebrochen und haben systematisch alles durchsucht. ☊ Đêm hôm nay những kẻ trộm đã đột nhập vào văn phòng và lục lọi toàn bộ hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 905) Verkehrschaos ☊ Tình trạng hỗn loạn giao thông ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 951) Sie vereinbaren einen Termin zur Besichtigung. ☊ Họ thống nhất một cuộc hẹn để xem xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 998) Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039) Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Die Jungfrau ist ordentlich und vernünftig und hat für alles ein System. ☊ Xử nữ thì gọn gàng và lý trí còn qui tất cả theo hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1140) Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226) Vielen Dank für Ihre Auskunft. ☊ Cám ơn anh / chị đã cho biết thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1233) Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245) Bitte entschuldigen Sie mich, ich muss noch kurz telefonieren. ☊ Anh / Chị thông cảm, tôi phải gọi điện một chút. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1292) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihre Kontaktdaten. ☊ Làm ơn để lại thông tin liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1309) Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu dürfen, dass ... ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui mừng được thông báo với anh / chị rằng.. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1351) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) 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) Wir hoffen, dass wir Ihnen mit diesen Informationen helfen konnten. ☊ Chúng tôi hi vọng những thông tin trên có thể giúp ích cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1357) Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361) Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. ☊ Bức thư này chứa đựng những thông tin bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1376) Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608) Können Sie das bitte nachprüfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kiểm tra lại thông tin trên được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1609) Ich brauche das Ergebnis deiner Recherche in zwei Stunden. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết kết quả tìm kiếm thông tin sau hai giờ nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1612) 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) Kannst du dazu bitte im Internet recherchieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm kiếm thêm thông tin trên mạng được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1616) Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624) Aus welcher Quelle stammen diese Informationen? ☊ Những thông tin trên lấy từ nguồn nào? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1627) 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 kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642) In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656) Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740) Ich beherrsche Englisch in Wort und Schrift. ☊ Tôi thông thạo tiếng Anh cả nói và viết. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1858) Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876) Meine Aufgabe war es ein neues Bremssystem zu entwickeln. ☊ Công việc của tôi là phát triển một hệ thống phanh mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1902) Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012) Du musst das System neu aufsetzen. ☊ Anh / Chị phải thiết lập mới hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2076) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Ich habe zu wenig Informationen: Ich habe noch keine Meinung dazu. ☊ Tôi có quá ít thông tin: Tôi vẫn chưa có ý kiến gì về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2134) Ich bin für die interne Kommunikation zuständig. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm cho việc trao đổi thông tin nội bộ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2170) Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196) Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204) Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335) Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347) Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379) Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự thông cảm của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2520) 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) Können wir uns auf eine Teilzahlung einigen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể thống nhất về việc trả góp được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2556) The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
air travel/traffic ☊ air ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. ☊ also ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth: Has our flight been announced yet? ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
rural/urban/inner-city areas ☊ area ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
The heating switches off automatically. ☊ automatically ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
He thinks it's clever to make fun of people. ☊ be ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
beautiful countryside/weather/music ☊ beautiful ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. ☊ bite ☊
a noticeboard ☊ board ☊
a bulletin board ☊ board ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
Do you have any bright ideas (= clever ideas)? ☊ bright ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
the President's campaign team/manager ☊ campaign ☊
He can be very tactless sometimes. ☊ can ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a presidential candidate ☊ candidate ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
Wait for the traffic lights to change. ☊ change ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
the class system ☊ class ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
a clever child ☊ clever ☊
Clever girl! ☊ clever ☊
How clever of you to work it out! ☊ clever ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
He's clever with his hands. ☊ clever ☊
a clever little gadget ☊ clever ☊
What a clever idea! ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
This road is closed to traffic. ☊ closed ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. ☊ common ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
a complex road system ☊ complex ☊
a complicated system ☊ complicated ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
traffic control ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
crime figures/statistics ☊ crime ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ criminal ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
a diagram of the wiring system ☊ diagram ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
The President was not directly involved. ☊ directly ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
worldwide distribution systems ☊ distribution ☊
As a child he was dominated by his father. ☊ dominate ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
The train crash dominated the news. ☊ dominate ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
Go down the road till you reach the traffic lights. ☊ down ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
The problems facing the President are enormous. ☊ enormous ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
ex-president ☊ ex- ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
The new tax is fairer than the old system. ☊ fair ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
He looked down at the traffic far below. ☊ far ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
force sb into doing sth: The President was forced into resigning. ☊ force ☊
force sb/yourself to do sth: The President was forced to resign. ☊ force ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
I heard about it through a friend of a friend. ☊ friend ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
We got through a fortune while we were in New York! ☊ get through sth ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
a provincial governor ☊ governor ☊
a school governor ☊ governor ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
Wait for the light to turn green (= on traffic lights). ☊ green ☊
the green of the countryside in spring ☊ green ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
The house has gas-fired central heating. ☊ have ☊
a gas heating system ☊ heating ☊
the noise of heavy traffic ☊ heavy ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
highly successful/skilled/intelligent ☊ highly ☊
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. ☊ hire ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
An accident is holding up traffic. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
poetic images of the countryside ☊ image ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
inform sb (of/about sth): Please inform us of any changes of address. ☊ inform ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Initially, the system worked well. ☊ initially ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
a person of high/average/low intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
a highly intelligent child ☊ intelligent ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
It's Jim who's the clever one. ☊ it ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ justice ☊
+ adv./prep.: The notice said 'Keep off (= Do not walk on) the grass'. ☊ keep ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb + adv./prep.: The track led us through a wood. ☊ lead ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
the legal profession/system ☊ legal ☊
You will be notified by letter. ☊ letter ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
light traffic ☊ light ☊
They were stuck in a line of traffic. ☊ line ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
lovely countryside/eyes/flowers ☊ lovely ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. ☊ major ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
I don't know how I made it through the week. ☊ make it ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
the metric system of measurement ☊ measurement ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
a film with a strong religious message ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
military training/intelligence ☊ military ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. ☊ new ☊
She's no fool (= she's intelligent). ☊ no ☊
We had to shout above the noise of the traffic. ☊ noise ☊
noisy children/traffic/crowds ☊ noisy ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
You must give one month's notice. ☊ notice ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass' ☊ notice ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses. ☊ offense ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
Please report to reception on arrival. ☊ on ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
She takes orders only from the president. ☊ order ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
an organized system of childcare ☊ organized ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
the royal/presidential palace ☊ palace ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. ☊ particularly ☊
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. ☊ pass ☊
I passed your message on to my mother. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
the simple pleasures of the countryside ☊ pleasure ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
a possible future president ☊ possible ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ president ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
the prison service/system ☊ prison ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town. ☊ progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
The trial took place amid a blaze of (= a lot of) publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
He pulled up at the traffic lights. ☊ pull up ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
to put up a notice ☊ put sth up ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
race (for sth): the race for the presidency ☊ race ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
The rumours eventually reached the President. ☊ reach ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
The traffic lights were on red. ☊ red ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
proposals to reform the social security system ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
a train ride through beautiful countryside ☊ ride ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
The traffic rolled slowly forwards. ☊ roll ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
run for sb/sth: to run for president ☊ run ☊
rural areas ☊ rural ☊
a rural economy ☊ rural ☊
rural America ☊ rural ☊
a rural way of life ☊ rural ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
+ speech: The notice said 'Keep Out'. ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
a delightful rural scene ☊ scene ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
The letter bore the president's seal. ☊ seal ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
a girl of sharp intelligence ☊ sharp ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. ☊ side ☊
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. ☊ side ☊
a road/traffic sign ☊ sign ☊
traffic signals ☊ signal ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
At last the traffic fell silent. ☊ silent ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
She's smarter than her brother. ☊ smart ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
I have to be smart for work. ☊ smart ☊
They were wearing their smartest clothes. ☊ smart ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
He sent a special message to the men. ☊ special ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
We don't carry a large stock of pine furniture. ☊ stock ☊
The car stopped at the traffic lights. ☊ stop ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
superior intelligence ☊ superior ☊
The electricity supply (= the system supplying electricity) had been cut off. ☊ supply ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
a sympathetic listener ☊ sympathetic ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to express/feel sympathy for sb ☊ sympathy ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
system of sth: a system of government ☊ system ☊
a transport system ☊ system ☊
heating systems ☊ system ☊
a stereo system ☊ system ☊
a security system ☊ system ☊
You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system. ☊ system ☊
the male reproductive system ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
The newspaper had printed the full text of the president's speech. ☊ text ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
thin legs ☊ thin ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
She's none too (= not very) clever. ☊ too ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. ☊ until ☊
I pinned the notice up on the wall. ☊ up ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
road users ☊ user ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. ☊ window ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
The eyes of the world are on the President. ☊ world ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊