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verlassen ☊ 
rời khỏi, bá, rời bá ☊ 
☊ die Tasse ☊ cái cốc có quai ☊ ☊ die Klasse ☊ hạng, lớp ☊ ☊ lassen ☊ đế ☊ ☊ nass ☊ ẩm ướt ☊ ☊ das Wasser ☊ nước ☊ ☊ das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊ hassen ☊ ghét ☊ ☊ erster Klasse ☊ hạng nhất ☊ ☊ zweiter Klasse ☊ hạng hai ☊ ☊ passieren ☊ xảy ra ☊ ☊ passen ☊ vừa, hợp ☊ ☊ nass werden ☊ ẩm ướt ☊ ☊ die Theaterkasse ☊ quầy bán vé ở nhà hát ☊ ☊ hässlich ☊ xấu ☊ ☊ auf sich aufpassen ☊ chú ý, bảo trọng ☊ ☊ die Terrasse ☊ sân hiên ☊ ☊ dazu führen, dass ☊ dẫn tới, rằng... ☊ ☊ ist es möglich, dass... ☊ có thể nào...... ☊ ☊ massieren ☊ mát xa ☊ ☊ das Süßwasser ☊ nước ngọt ☊ ☊ auf etwas gefasst sein ☊ chuẩn bị cho mọi tình huống ☊ ☊ das Fass ☊ cốc to ☊ ☊ verpassen ☊ lỡ ☊ ☊ den Zug verpassen ☊ lỡ tàu ☊ ☊ der Kompass ☊ la bàn ☊ ☊ der Hass ☊ căm ghét ☊ ☊ sich scheiden lassen ☊ ly dị ☊ ☊ blass ☊ nhợt nhạt ☊ ☊ die Kasse ☊ két tiền ☊ ☊ vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊ die Gasse ☊ ngõ ☊ ☊ etwas zurücklassen ☊ dời bỏ ☊ ☊ der Anlass ☊ dịp ☊ ☊ sich anpassen ☊ thích nghi, phù hợp ☊ ☊ passend ☊ thu xếp kịp thời ☊ ☊ veranlassen ☊ ra lệnh, điều hành ☊ ☊ der Kontrabass ☊ Đàn công bát ☊ ☊ Wassermann ☊ bảo bình ☊ ☊ die Verfassung ☊ hiến pháp ☊ ☊ ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ ☊ der Reisepass ☊ hộ chiếu du lịch ☊ ☊ dazu führen, dass... ☊ dẫn tới việc... ☊ ☊ der Kassierer ☊ người tính tiền ☊ ☊ vorausgesetzt, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ ☊ unter der Bedingung, dass ☊ với điều kiện là... ☊ ☊ einen Bericht verfassen ☊ viết báo cáo ☊ ☊ registrieren, erfassen ☊ đăng bạ, ghi tên vào danh sách ☊ ☊ das Passwort ☊ mật khẩu ☊ ☊ der Maßstab ☊ tỉ lệ ☊ ☊ der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserstoff ☊ hydro ☊ ☊ der Wasserboiler ☊ phích nước, ấm nước ☊ ☊ der Wasserhahn ☊ vòi nước ☊ ☊ Wasser schöpfen ☊ múc nước ☊ ☊ das Wasser schmeckt abgestanden ☊ nước có vị ôi ☊ ☊ die Untertasse ☊ đĩa nhỏ (để đựng cốc, tách) ☊ ☊ den Bus verpassen ☊ bị nhỡ, bị lỡ xe buýt ☊ ☊ die Rasse ☊ chủng tộc, giống ☊ ☊ ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ ☊ die Bewässerungsanlage ☊ hệ thống tưới tiêu ☊ ☊ hineinpassen ☊ hợp, vừa ☊ ☊ im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ ☊ das Ass ☊ cú phát bóng ăn điểm trực tiếp ☊ ☊ wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ ☊ durchnässt ☊ ướt đẫm ☊ ☊ undurchlässig ☊ không thấm ☊ ☊ der Wasserkocher ☊ bình đun nước ☊ ☊ der Bass ☊ âm trầm ☊ ☊ klassische Musik ☊ nhạc cổ điển ☊ ☊ der Bassschlüssel ☊ khóa fa ☊ ☊ sich impfen lassen ☊ tiêm phòng ☊ ☊ in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ ☊ anfassen ☊ sờ, chạm ☊ ☊ das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊ der Wasserfall ☊ thác, thác nước ☊ ☊ die Massenvernichtungswaffen (Plural) ☊ vũ khí hủy diệt hàng loạt ☊ ☊ verlassen ☊ 离开 ☊ líkāi Tasse ☊ 杯子 ☊ bēizi Klasse ☊ 班级 ☊ bānjí lassen ☊ 让 ☊ ràng nass ☊ 湿 ☊ shī Wasser ☊ 水 ☊ shuǐ Mineralwasser ☊ 矿泉水 ☊ kuàngquánshuǐ hassen ☊ 憎恨 ☊ zēnghèn erster Klasse ☊ 头等车厢 ☊ tóuděng chēxiāng zweiter Klasse ☊ 二等车厢 ☊ èrděng chēxiāng passieren ☊ 发生 ☊ fāshēng passen ☊ 合适 ☊ héshì nass werden ☊ 变湿了 ☊ biàn shī le Theaterkasse ☊ 戏院售票处 ☊ xìyuàn shòupiàochù hässlich ☊ 难看的 ☊ nánkàn de auf sich aufpassen ☊ 照顾 ☊ zhàogù Terrasse ☊ 天台 ☊ tīan tái dazu führen, dass ... ☊ 以至于 ... ☊ yǐ zhì yú ... ist es möglich, dass ... ☊ ...有可能吗？ ☊ ..... yǒu kě néng ma? massieren ☊ 按摩 ☊ àn mō Süßwasser ☊ 淡水 ☊ dàn shuǐ auf etwas gefasst sein ☊ 对某事做好准备 ☊ duì mǒu shì zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi Fass ☊ 圆桶 ☊ yuán tǒng verpassen ☊ 错过 ☊ cuò guò den Zug verpassen ☊ 错过火车 ☊ cuò guò huǒ chē Kompass ☊ 罗盘 ☊ luó pán Hass ☊ 仇恨 ☊ chóu hèn sich scheiden lassen ☊ 分手 ☊ fēn shǒu blass ☊ 苍白的 ☊ cāng bái de Kasse ☊ 钱箱 ☊ qián xiāng vernachlässigen ☊ 忽略 ☊ hū luè Gasse ☊ 小巷 ☊ xiǎo xiàng etwas zurücklassen ☊ 把某物留下 ☊ bǎ mǒu wù liú xià Anlass ☊ 起因 ☊ qǐ yīn sich anpassen ☊ 使自己适应 ☊ shǐ zì jǐ shì yìng passend ☊ 合适的 ☊ hé shì de veranlassen ☊ 促使 ☊ cù shǐ Kontrabass ☊ 低音大提琴 ☊ dī yīn dà tí qín Wassermann ☊ 水瓶座 ☊ shuǐ píng zuò Verfassung ☊ 宪法 ☊ xiàn fǎ ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ 认证一份文件 ☊ rèn zhèng yí fèn wén jiàn Reisepass ☊ 护照 ☊ hù zhào dazu führen, dass ... ☊ 会导致 ...， 会引起 ... ☊ huì dǎozhì ..., huì yǐnqǐ ... Kassierer ☊ 收银员， 收款员 ☊ shōuyínyuán, shōukuǎnyuán vorausgesetzt, dass ☊ 先决条件是 ☊ xiānjué tiáojiàn shì unter der Bedingung, dass ☊ 条件是 ☊ tiáojiàn shì einen Bericht verfassen ☊ 撰写一篇报告 ☊ zhuànxiě yī piān bàogào registrieren, erfassen ☊ 记录 ☊ jìlù Passwort ☊ 密码 ☊ mìmǎ Maßstab ☊ 标尺 ☊ biāochǐ Entwässerungsgraben ☊ 排水沟渠 ☊ páoshuǐ gōuqú Wasserstoff ☊ 氢 ☊ qīng Wasserboiler ☊ 热水器 ☊ rèshuǐqì Wasserhahn ☊ 水龙头 ☊ shuǐlóngtóu Wasser schmeckt abgestanden ☊ 水尝起来不新鲜 ☊ shuǐ chángqǐlái bù xīnxiān Untertasse ☊ 茶托 ☊ chátuō den Bus verpassen ☊ 错过了公共汽车 ☊ cuòguò le gōnggòngqìchē Rasse ☊ 种 ☊ zhǒng ein Beet bewässern ☊ 灌溉苗床 ☊ guàngài miáochuáng Bewässerungsanlage ☊ 灌溉设备 ☊ guàngài shèbèi hineinpassen ☊ 配得上 ☊ pèidéshàng im Wasser planschen ☊ 戏水 ☊ xìshuǐ Ass ☊ 发球得分 ☊ fāqiú défēn wasserdicht ☊ 防水的 ☊ fángshuǐ de durchnässt ☊ 潮湿的 ☊ cháoshī de undurchlässig ☊ 透不过的 ☊ tòubúguò de Wasserkocher ☊ 电烧水壶 ☊ diàn shāoshuǐhú Bass ☊ 低音 ☊ dīyīn klassische Musik ☊ 古典音乐 ☊ gǔdiǎn yīnyuè Bassschlüssel ☊ 低音谱号 ☊ dīyīn pǔhào sich impfen lassen ☊ 接种疫苗, 打预防针 ☊ jiēzhòng yìmiáo, dǎ yùfángzhēn in Wasser löslich ☊ 可溶于水的 ☊ kě róng yú shuǐ de anfassen ☊ 触碰 ☊ chùpèng seichte Wasser ☊ 浅水 ☊ xiǎnshuǐ Wasserfall ☊ 瀑布 ☊ pùbù Massenvernichtungswaffen (Plural) ☊ 大规模杀伤性武器 (复数) ☊ dà guīmó shāshāngxìng wǔqì (fùshù) Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27) Tri gibt die Geldscheine und die Münzen in seine Geldbörse und verlässt das Büro. ☊ Tri cho tiền mặt và tiền xu vào ví và rời khỏi văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 49) Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89) Ich hoffe, dass es morgen genauso sein wird. ☊ Mình hy vọng ngày mai cũng vậy. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 96) Nach einer Weile stellt er fest, dass er sich verlaufen hat. ☊ Sau một hồi anh ta nhận ra mình đã bị lạc đường. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 103) Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117) 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) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Das Essen war sehr gut. Es war sehr nett von dir, dass du mich eingeladen hast. ☊ Bữa ăn ngon tuyệt. Cám ơn anh đã mời em. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 163) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175) Lass uns jetzt auf ein Taxi warten. ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chờ một chiếc Taxi. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 177) Tri denkt, dass Hô Chí Minh solch eine graue, schreckliche und langweilige Stadt ist. ☊ Tri cho rằng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thành phố khủng khiếp và buồn tẻ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 180) Ich hasse den Zahnarzt. ☊ Em ghét nha sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 193) Ich hoffe, dass mit Oma alles in Ordnung ist. ☊ Em hy vọng là bà vẫn khoẻ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 206) Tri klebt eine Briefmarke auf den Brief und verlässt seine Wohnung. ☊ Tri dán tem lên bao thư và ra khỏi nhà. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 208) Lassen Sie mich den Tank sehen. Ich denke, Sie brauchen bleifreies Benzin. ☊ Đế tôi xem bình xăng. Chắc là anh cần loại xăng không chì. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 218) Wirklich? Was ist passiert? ☊ Thật không? Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 221) Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234) Ja, ich weiß. Möchten Sie erste oder zweite Klasse? ☊ Đúng, tôi biết. Anh muốn vé hạng nhất hay hạng nhì? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 241) Das Wetter wird sehr kalt und nass und Tri braucht neue Kleidung. ☊ Trời rất lạnh và ẩm ướt và Tri cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 247) Ich denke, dass ich neue Kleidung benötige. ☊ Anh nghĩ, anh cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 250) Schau dir dieses Kleid an. Es ist fantastisch. Denkst du, es würde mir passen? ☊ Anh xem cái váy xem. Nó thật tuyệt. Anh thấy nó có hợp với em không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 255) Und du benötigst eine neue Brille, dann siehst du, dass dieses Hemd nichts für dich ist. ☊ Và anh cần một cặp kiếng mới. Anh xem đấy, cái áo này không hợp với anh. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 262) Sie würden zu meinem neuen Rock passen. ☊ Nó thật hợp với cái váy ngắn mới của em. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 266) Lass uns bitte das Geschäft wechseln. ☊ Chúng ta sang cửa hàng khác đi. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 271) Ich denke, dass mein Bruder mein Reiseführer sein wird. ☊ Anh nghĩ rằng, anh trai của anh sẽ là người hướng dẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 305) Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321) Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330) Trang sagte mir das bereits. Ich werde auf den Ring aufpassen. ☊ Trang đã nói điều này với cháu. Cháu sẽ giữ kỹ nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 334) Ja, sie erklärte mir, dass der Ring in guten Händen sein würde, wenn Sie ihn mitnehmen würden. ☊ Ừh, nó nói với tôi là sẽ không sao khi đưa nhẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 335) Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348) Der Busfahrer sagte: Endstation, jeder muss den Bus verlassen. ☊ Người lái xe buýt nói: Ðây là bến cuối, mọi người xuống xe. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 350) Es schien, dass er irgendwo außerhalb von Berlin festsaß. ☊ Có lẽ là nơi nào đó ngoài Berlin. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 357) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Tri möchte, dass die neuen Kunden das Sportzentrum sauber halten. ☊ Tri muốn rằng những khách hàng mới phải giữ trung tâm thế thao sạch sẽ. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 388) Er hofft, dass die Kunden die Sachen trennen, die sie wegwerfen. ☊ Anh ấy hy vọng khách hàng sẽ phân loại rác khi họ vứt. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 392) Sie versucht ihn anzurufen, um ihm zu sagen, dass er es mitbringen soll. ☊ Cô ấy cố gọi điện cho anh ấy đế nói anh ấy nhớ mang nó theo. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 397) Was ist passiert? ☊ Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 423) Meiner Meinung nach war sie hässlich. ☊ Theo anh thì cô ấy xấu hoắc. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 463) Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491) Lass mich nachdenken. ☊ Đế anh nghĩ. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 512) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Ich glaube nicht, dass mein Lieblingsfilm gerade im Fernsehen läuft. ☊ Em nghĩ là, phim em thích thì không có chiếu trên ti vi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 546) Ich glaube, dass sie heute Abend alle Höhepunkte von der letzten Fußballsaison zeigen. ☊ Chắc là tối nay đài sẽ chiếu các pha bóng hay của mùa giải trước. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 548) Tri steht unter einem riesigen Baum, damit er nicht so nass wird. ☊ Tri đứng dưới một cái cây to đế không bị ướt. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 560) Zur Wohnung gehört eine Terrasse auf dem Dach. ☊ Căn hộ có một sân hiên trên mái nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 617) Zuletzt legen wir Kissen, die zu den Vorhängen passen, auf das Sofa. ☊ Cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ đặt những cái gối mà hợp với rèm cửa lên bộ sa lông. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 648) Er ist erleichtert, dass Trang ihm bei der Montage hilft. ☊ Anh thấy thật dễ chịu, khi Trang giúp anh trong việc lắp ráp. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 654) Lass uns den fertigen Obstsalat in den Kühlschrank stellen und den Tisch decken. ☊ Chúng ta để trái cây trộn xong vào tủ lạnh và trải bàn. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 688) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716) Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725) Komm, lass uns doch lieber die Räder schieben! ☊ Tốt hơn hết là chúng ta dắt xe thôi! ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 734) Bin ich froh, dass wir vorher nicht die Abkürzung genommen haben. ☊ Anh mừng là chúng ta đã không đi con đường tắt trước đó. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 738) Du weißt doch, dass ich allergisch auf Wespenstiche bin. ☊ Em còn biết là anh bị dị ứng với ong đốt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 747) Es ist schon spät, lass uns doch ins Bett gehen. ☊ Muộn rồi, chúng ta đi ngủ thôi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 765) Komm, wir setzen uns auf die Terrasse dieses Cafés, trinken einen Kaffee und schreiben Postkarten. ☊ Nào, chúng ta hãy ngồi ngoài sân của quán café này, uống cafe và viết bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 777) Wussten sie, dass sie fotografiert werden? ☊ Chúng có biết là chúng được chụp ảnh không? ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 811) Ich glaube, sie haben sich gefreut, dass ich ein Bild von ihnen gemacht habe. ☊ Anh nghĩ, chúng rất vui khi anh chụp ảnh chúng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 813) Er möchte ein neues Gerät und lässt sich dabei von Trang beraten. ☊ Anh muốn mua một cái máy mới và để cho Trang tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 830) Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832) 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) Es tut mir leid, dass ich so egoistisch gewesen bin. ☊ Anh lấy làm tiếc, vì anh đã trở nên ích kỷ như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 853) 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) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Blass kommt Tri nach Hause. Seine Nase blutet. ☊ Trí nhợt nhạt về nhà. Mũi anh bị chảy máu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 870) Du bist ja verletzt! Was ist passiert? ☊ Anh bị thương! Chuyện gì đã xảy ra? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 871) Sie hat ihn mehrmals ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sie in Ruhe zu lassen. ☊ Cô đã nhiều lần thẳng thắn yêu cầu anh ta hãy để cô yên. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 875) Brutaler Schläger endlich gefasst, verurteilt und eingesperrt. ☊ Kẻ gây rối bạo lực cuối cùng đã bị bắt, bị kết án và bị bỏ tù. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 888) Auch die Kasse haben sie erbeutet. ☊ Két tiền cũng bị cướp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 910) Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923) Über Giraffen weiß ich, dass sie bis zu fünf Meter groß werden können. ☊ Về hươu cao cổ anh biết là chúng có thể cao đến năm mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 933) Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948) Durch enge Gassen muss er sich durch die Altstadt schlängeln. ☊ Xuyên qua ngõ nhỏ anh phải ngoằn ngèo qua thành phố cổ. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 955) Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978) Er meint, dass die Reparatur leider teuer werden wird. ☊ Anh ta cho là, tiếc là việc sửa chữa sẽ trở lên đắt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 979) Auch darüber, dass er abgeschleppt wurde, hat er sich sehr geärgert. ☊ Và cũng về việc xe bị kéo làm anh rất bực mình. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 982) Ich bin der Meinung, dass das Auto seinen Preis wert ist. ☊ Tôi đồng ý là cái giá cả nên tương xứng với chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1002) Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich als Studentin nicht genug verdiene, um mir das leisten zu können. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể nói, khẳ năng của tôi không nhiều vì là sinh viên tôi không kiếm được nhiều tiền. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1004) Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊ Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007) Tri rechnet sich aus, dass er trotzdem noch ein gutes Geschäft gemacht hat. ☊ Trí tính toán, mặc dù anh đã lợi nhuận. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1008) Es ist schwer, etwas Passendes zu finden. ☊ Thật khó mà tìm cái gì phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1014) Es ist ein Unglück passiert. Hör zu: ☊ Có một vụ thiên tai xảy ra. Nghe nè: ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1027) 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) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Du kannst dich auf uns verlassen, es wird sich niemand langweilen. ☊ Anh có thể tin tưởng vào tụi em, sẽ chẳng có ai phải buồn chán đâu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1110) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Dieser Bassist ist auch sehr begabt. ☊ Người đàn bát này cũng rất có năng khiếu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1113) Er verlässt sich auf sein Gefühl. ☊ Trông cậy vào cảm giác. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1137) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Ich bin auch der Meinung, dass du etwas ändern solltest. ☊ Em cũng đồng ý rằng anh nên đổi việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1167) Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171) Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183) Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184) Es ist interessant zu erfahren, dass 80 Prozent aller Journalisten Frauen sind. ☊ Thú vị là 80 phần trăm những nhà báo là nữ. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1185) Hast Du meinen Reisepass gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy hộ chiếu du lịch của anh không? ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1196) Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213) Möchten Sie eine Nachricht hinterlassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn nhắn lại gì không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1269) Bitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1307) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) 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) 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) Bitte entschuldigen Sie, dass ich heute erst antworten kann. ☊ Xin lỗi vì hôm nay tôi mới có thể trả lời anh / chị được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1375) Das Dokument lässt sich nicht öffnen. ☊ Văn bản không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1383) Kennen Sie schon meinen Kollegen? - Er arbeitet in der Münchner Niederlassung in der Buchhaltung. ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đồng nghiệp của tôi chưa? – Anh ấy / Ông ấy làm việc tại phòng kế toán tại chi nhánh ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1443) Möchten Sie eine Tasse Tee? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn uống trà không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1471) Darf ich Ihnen ein Glas Wasser anbieten? ☊ Xin phép được mời anh / chị một ly nước. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1472) Es tut mir leid, dass ich Sie unterbrechen muss. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi phải ngắt lời anh / chị một chút. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1480) Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547) Montag passt mir sehr gut. ☊ Thứ hai tôi thấy rất phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1551) Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643) Danke, dass Sie alle pünktlich gekommen sind. ☊ Cám ơn sự có mặt đúng giờ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1644) Ich hoffe, dass Sie alle das Protokoll der letzten Sitzung nochmals durchgelesen haben. ☊ Tôi hi vọng quý vị đều đã đọc qua biên bản của cuộc họp lần trước. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1652) Könnten Sie sich bitte kurz fassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tóm gọn lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1674) Bitte lassen Sie mich aussprechen. ☊ Xin vui lòng để tôi nói hết đã. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1676) Ich brauche Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin anh / chị đưa cho tôi hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1687) Uns ist ein Fehler passiert. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một sự cố / sai sót. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1700) Wer ist Schuld daran, dass dieser Fehler passiert ist? ☊ Ai là người đã gây ra sai phạm trên? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1707) Ich schlage vor, dass wir uns auf einen Kompromiss einigen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tìm một phương án thỏa hiệp. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1712) Lassen Sie uns zusammenarbeiten und das Problem gemeinsam lösen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau bàn bạc để đưa ra cách giải quyết cho vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1714) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Ihr Aufgabenbereich umfasst die Anfertigung unterschiedlicher Studien zur Qualitätsprüfung. ☊ Phạm vi công việc của anh / chị bao gồm soạn thảo các nghiên cứu khác nhau để đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1782) 1982 habe ich das Gymnasium, nach erfolgreich abgelegtem Abitur verlassen. ☊ Năm 1982 tôi đã tốt nghiệp trung học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1843) Ich habe den Führerschein der Klasse B. ☊ Tôi có bằng lái xe hạng B. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1859) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Zu meinen Stärken zähle ich, dass ich zuverlässig und ergebnisorientiert arbeite. ☊ Điểm mạnh của tôi là làm việc có trách nhiệm và có định hướng kết quả. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1936) 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) Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981) 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) Ich habe mein Passwort vergessen. ☊ Tôi đã quên mật khẩu. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2063) Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) Zusammenfassend kann man sagen, dass wir mit der Entwicklung der Verkaufszahlen zufrieden sein können. ☊ Cuối cùng có thể nói rằng chúng tôi rất hài lòng với sự phát triển của doanh số bán hàng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2114) Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119) Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135) Ich schlage vor, dass wir die Aufgaben neu verteilen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị rằng chúng ta nên phân chia lại nhiệm vụ. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2137) Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223) Das ist ein Klassiker. ☊ Đây là mẫu sản phẩm cổ điển. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2252) 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) Ich hätte gerne ein Zugticket 1. Klasse nach Prag. ☊ Tôi muốn mua một vé tàu hạng nhất đến Praha. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2374) Bitte lassen Sie ausreichend Bargeld in Yen wechseln. ☊ Xin hãy đổi đủ tiền mặt sang Yên. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2378) Ihren Pass, bitte. ☊ Xin ông / bà / anh / chị trình hộ chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2385) Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wasser. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc nước. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2429) Das Produkt ist nicht wasserdicht. ☊ Sản phẩm bị thấm nước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2476) Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481) Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513) Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528) Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551) accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
The accident happened at 3 p.m. ☊ accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
It's amazing how soon you adapt. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. ☊ admit ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
She was forced to have her baby adopted. ☊ adopt ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run. ☊ advantage ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
Let me give you a piece of advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
Rub the cream into the affected areas. ☊ affect ☊
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. ☊ afford ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
She was left staring after him. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
All ages admitted. ☊ age ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree to sth: Do you think he'll agree to their proposal? ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: She agreed to let me go early. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. ☊ alarm ☊
I was glad to hear you're alive and well. ☊ alive ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
The crowd parted to allow her through. ☊ allow ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
We can have the dress altered to fit you. ☊ alter ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
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 that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. ☊ annoyed ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. ☊ anything ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
An accident can happen anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
mass/wide/popular appeal ☊ appeal ☊
There appears to have been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant ☊ apply ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb's doing sth: She doesn't approve of my leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange for sth (to do sth): We arranged for a car to collect us from the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for doing sth: You could get arrested for doing that. ☊ arrest ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
I was pleased to hear you arrived home safely. ☊ arrive ☊
an art teacher/student/college/class ☊ art ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
Leave the papers as they are. ☊ as ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a senior research assistant ☊ assistant ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Chief Constable Owen ☊ assistant ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. ☊ attend ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. ☊ awkward ☊
a back massage ☊ back ☊
I stepped back to let them pass. ☊ back ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
Things are bad enough without our own guns shelling us. ☊ bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
It was so crowded I couldn't get to the bar. ☊ bar ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
the base of a column/glass ☊ base ☊
a Chicago-based company ☊ based ☊
a class-based society ☊ based ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. ☊ be ☊
Let x be the sum of a and b. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
bear sth: The pain was almost more than he could bear. ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
a barrel/bottle/glass of beer ☊ beer ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
begin by doing sth: She began by thanking us all for coming. ☊ begin ☊
We missed the beginning of the movie. ☊ beginning ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
This bag was left behind after the class. ☊ behind ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
Her work was well below average for the class. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
Lie flat and let your knees bend. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
A cup of tea? There's nothing I'd like better! ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. ☊ bitter ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
An ugly new building blocked the view from the window. ☊ block ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
The bomb blast blew two passers-by across the street. ☊ blow ☊
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. ☊ board ☊
Have the passengers gone on board yet? ☊ on board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
Passengers are waiting to board. ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: boiled carrots/cabbage ☊ boil ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother to do sth: He didn't even bother to let me know he was coming. ☊ bother ☊
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I was always bottom of the class in math. ☊ bottom ☊
Allow the tea leaves to settle to the bottom of the cup. ☊ bottom ☊
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam. ☊ bound ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. ☊ brain ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
The movie broke all box-office records. ☊ break ☊
break (for sth): Let's break for lunch. ☊ break ☊
break sth: to break a cup/window ☊ break ☊
The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. ☊ breathe ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
Labradors and other large breeds of dog ☊ breed ☊
a breed of cattle/sheep ☊ breed ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
the brightest pupil in the class ☊ bright ☊
Retirement usually brings with it a massive drop in income. ☊ bring ☊
Bring the water to the boil. ☊ bring ☊
a broad expanse of water ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
pieces of broken glass ☊ broken ☊
brush strokes (= the marks left by a brush when painting) ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
burn sth: Sorry—I burnt the toast. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
burst sth: Don't burst that balloon! ☊ burst ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
Let's get busy with the clearing up. ☊ busy ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
call on sb: Let's call on John. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
a fuel tank with a capacity of 50 litres ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. ☊ captain ☊
data capture ☊ capture ☊
Let's have a game of cards. ☊ card ☊
He's old enough to take care of himself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
You should take better care of yourself. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
It was careless of me to leave the door open. ☊ careless ☊
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. ☊ careless ☊
a careless worker/driver ☊ careless ☊
a careless mistake/error ☊ careless ☊
Someone had carelessly left a window open. ☊ carelessly ☊
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. ☊ carelessly ☊
Let me carry your case for you. ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
I'm short of cash right now. ☊ cash ☊
The murderer was never caught. ☊ catch ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
'May I see your passport, Mr Scott?' 'Certainly.' ☊ certainly ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
It was pure chance that we were both there. ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
I'm leaving the school in your charge. ☊ charge ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home. ☊ city ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
He always travels business class. ☊ class ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
different classes of drugs ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
the working/middle/upper class ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
the class system ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
He came top of the class. ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
a classic grey suit ☊ classic ☊
classic design ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
That match was a classic. ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate ☊ climate ☊
It's dark now—let's close the curtains. ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
His feeling for her was close to hatred. ☊ close ☊
She knew she was close to death. ☊ close ☊
I had no idea the beach was so close. ☊ close ☊
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). ☊ coffee ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
The garden was a mass of colour. ☊ colour ☊
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. ☊ colour ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. ☊ come up ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concept (of sth): the concept of social class ☊ concept ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
She knew that she had to confront her fears. ☊ confront ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
I missed the connection by five minutes. ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. ☊ cool sb down/off ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
They could have let me know they were going to be late! ☊ could ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
Please tell the court what happened. ☊ court ☊
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
a cracked mirror/mug ☊ cracked ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
The massacre was a crime against humanity. ☊ crime ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
Crowds of people poured into the street. ☊ crowd ☊
crowd control ☊ crowd ☊
crowd trouble ☊ crowd ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
a teacup ☊ cup ☊
a coffee cup ☊ cup ☊
a cup and saucer ☊ cup ☊
She drank the whole cup. ☊ cup ☊
Would you like a cup of tea? ☊ cup ☊
two cups of flour and half a cup of butter ☊ cup ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
Her hair was a mass of curls. ☊ curl ☊
to draw/pull/close the curtains (= to pull them across the window so they cover it) ☊ curtain ☊
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). ☊ curtain ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. ☊ cut sth out ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
The old house smells of damp. ☊ damp ☊
a dance class/routine ☊ dance ☊
modern/classical dance ☊ dance ☊
Let's have a dance. ☊ dance ☊
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. ☊ dance ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
I hate decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. ☊ definite ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
delicate china teacups ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate child/constitution ☊ delicate ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. ☊ delighted ☊
deliver sth: Do you have your milk delivered? ☊ deliver ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
He was the sort of person you could depend on. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. ☊ depress ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. ☊ describe ☊
She was deserted by her husband. ☊ desert ☊
The villages had been deserted. ☊ desert ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
The office was completely deserted. ☊ deserted ☊
a deserted village ☊ deserted ☊
deserted wives ☊ deserted ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
I'm dying to know what happened. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
He saw he was no different than anybody else. ☊ different ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
a glass dish ☊ dish ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth from sth: He dismissed her from his mind. ☊ dismiss ☊
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. ☊ dismiss ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
They have agreed to get a divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
She told him she was filing for divorce. ☊ divorce ☊
They're getting divorced. ☊ divorce ☊
She's divorcing her husband. ☊ divorce ☊
I'd heard they're divorcing. ☊ divorce ☊
Are they going to get divorced? ☊ divorced ☊
What does she want to do when she leaves school? ☊ do ☊
Let's do (= meet for) lunch. ☊ do ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
the final draft (= the final version) ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
I'll draft a letter for you. ☊ draft ☊
classical/Elizabethan/modern, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
to wear casual/formal dress ☊ dress ☊
a drink of water ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
Let's go for a drive. ☊ drive ☊
drop sth: She dropped her voice dramatically. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
He drained the last drop of beer from the glass. ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. ☊ drug ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
She's had her ears pierced. ☊ ear ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
Add a scarf for a casual effect. ☊ effect ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
Bind the mixture together with a little beaten egg. ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
empty sth out of sth: She emptied the water out of the vase. ☊ empty ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ☊ ensure ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
Let's establish some ground rules. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
She didn't even call to say she wasn't coming. ☊ even ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
Nothing ever happens here. ☊ ever ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
the evil effects of racism ☊ evil ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) ☊ not exactly ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
I hate doing exams. ☊ exam ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb doing sth: Excuse my interrupting you. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, could you let me through? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? ☊ exhibition ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
Leave the roundabout at the second exit. ☊ exit ☊
The waist expands to fit all sizes. ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. ☊ expect ☊
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. ☊ expect ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
Mark knew he had behaved extremely badly. ☊ extremely ☊
to drop/lower your eyes (= to look down) ☊ eye ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. ☊ fairly ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
a false passport ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
crowds of football fans ☊ fan ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
the hot/cold faucet ☊ faucet ☊
to turn a faucet on/off ☊ faucet ☊
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
He hates talking about his feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
to have a film developed ☊ film ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
It's about time you sorted out your finances. ☊ finance ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.' ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
He ordered his men to hold their fire (= not to shoot). ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
Something doesn't quite fit here. ☊ fit ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth + adv./prep.: They fitted a smoke alarm to the ceiling. ☊ fit ☊
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. ☊ fit ☊
How do these two parts fit together? ☊ fit ☊
fit sth + adv./prep.: We fitted together the pieces of the puzzle. ☊ fit ☊
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. ☊ fit ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
The key doesn't fit the lock. ☊ fit ☊
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. ☊ fit ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Where do I fit in? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
flash sb (sth): Red lights flashed them a warning. ☊ flash ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
the Thames flood barrier ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
a pilot trained to fly large passenger planes ☊ fly ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
The box is too heavy for me to lift. ☊ for ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ for ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. ☊ forget ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
The researchers set the birds free. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
The yellow paint makes the kitchen look much fresher. ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
It's frightening to think it could happen again. ☊ frightening ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
the company's pension fund ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
A funny thing happened to me today. ☊ funny ☊
It's funny how things never happen the way you expect them to. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
Cook for a further 2 minutes. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ 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 ☊
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear. ☊ gear ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
Let's talk just about investment generally. ☊ generally ☊
He wrote a very generous assessment of my work. ☊ generous ☊
Cook over a gentle heat. ☊ gentle ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? ☊ genuine ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
We're going to be late—let's get a taxi. ☊ get ☊
I must get my hair cut. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
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) ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
He was glad he'd come. ☊ glad ☊
I'm so glad (that) you're safe! ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
a sheet/pane of glass ☊ glass ☊
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass. ☊ glass ☊
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). ☊ glue ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
I always start the day by going through my email. ☊ go through sth ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
made of solid/pure gold ☊ gold ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
70% of pupils got Grade C or above. ☊ grade ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
The wedding was a very grand occasion. ☊ grand ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
Take great care of it. ☊ great ☊
I hate these grey days. ☊ grey ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
I've decided to let my hair grow. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. ☊ grow ☊
grow sth: I didn't know they grew rice in France. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
It's time you grew up. ☊ grow up ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) ☊ guilty ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
Our cat hates being handled. ☊ handle ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
Let's see what happens next week. ☊ happen ☊
I'll be there whatever happens. ☊ happen ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
I hope nothing (= nothing unpleasant) has happened to them. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
What's happened to your car? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. ☊ happy ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
hate sth: I hate spinach. ☊ hate ☊
I hate Monday mornings. ☊ hate ☊
I hate it when people cry. ☊ hate ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ hate ☊
hate doing sth: She hates making mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
I hate coming home late. ☊ hate ☊
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. ☊ hate ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. ☊ hate ☊
I'd hate anything to happen to him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself: The two boys hated each other. ☊ hate ☊
He was her most hated enemy. ☊ hate ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a look of hate ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
a profound hatred of war ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. ☊ have ☊
You've had your hair cut! ☊ have ☊
We're having our car repaired. ☊ have ☊
Let's have a party. ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. ☊ heal ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
hear what, how, etc...: Did you hear what happened? ☊ hear ☊
The last I heard of him he was living in Glasgow. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
This is the first I've heard of it! ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
I can't help thinking he knows more than he has told us. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
He can't help being ugly. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Sorry I can't be more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
Let's get out of here. ☊ here ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
This barrel holds 25 litres. ☊ hold ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
Oh no, I left my purse at home. ☊ at home ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
to be discharged from (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
Let's have the party at my house. ☊ house ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
How kind of you to help! ☊ how ☊
We must allow for human error. ☊ human ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
I have a pretty good idea where I left it—I hope I'm right. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. ☊ illness ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
Don't let me influence you either way. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
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 ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
The water's just about to boil. ☊ just ☊
Just because you're older than me doesn't mean you know everything. ☊ just ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth doing sth: I'm very sorry to keep you waiting. ☊ keep ☊
Key (in) your password. ☊ key ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
Kindly leave me alone! ☊ kindly ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
He got a nasty knock on the head. ☊ knock ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
She knew she was dying. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
Park Lane ☊ lane ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
He knew this was his last hope of winning. ☊ last ☊
Sorry I'm late—am I the last? ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
I'm sorry I'm late. ☊ late ☊
Let's go home—it's getting late. ☊ late ☊
She's left it too late to apply for the job. ☊ too late ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank ☊ lead ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth + adv./prep.: You can leave the cooking to me. ☊ leave ☊
She left her assistant in charge. ☊ leave ☊
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. ☊ leave ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
They left me with all the clearing up. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth (+ adj.): Leave the door open, please. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: Leave the rice to cook for 20 minutes. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Red wine leaves a stain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth until...: Why do you always leave everything until the last moment? ☊ leave ☊
She's leaving him for another man. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Some children leave school at 16. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: I hate leaving home. ☊ leave ☊
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
I let the spare room. ☊ let ☊
Here, let me do it. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: Let them splash around in the pool for a while. ☊ let ☊
Don't let her upset you. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
to let sb into the house ☊ let ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
Please let me past. ☊ let ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
Don't let the rope go. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Don't let go of the rope. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Let go! You're hurting me! ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Will they let the hostages go? ☊ let sb go ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
Lighter shades suit you best. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
like for sb to do sth: I'd like for us to work together. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
The assistant pursed her lips. ☊ lip ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
3 litres of water ☊ litre ☊
the classic little black dress ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
a local farmer ☊ local ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
You made me look a complete fool! ☊ look ☊
I'll look out for you at the conference. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. ☊ look into sth ☊
Passers-by simply looked on as he was attacked. ☊ look on ☊
Look out! There's a car coming. ☊ look out ☊
We got a number of curious looks from passers-by. ☊ look ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. ☊ lost ☊
Take care, my love. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' ☊ lovely ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
She made him her assistant. ☊ make ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
Come on! It's time we made a start. ☊ make ☊
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
He made it clear that he objected. ☊ make ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
I hate marking exam papers. ☊ mark ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. ☊ mass ☊
The sky was full of dark masses of clouds. ☊ mass ☊
a mass of blonde hair ☊ mass ☊
I struggled through the mass of people to the exit. ☊ mass ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
the massive walls of the castle ☊ massive ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
The curtains and carpet are a good match. ☊ match ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
to strike a match (= to make it burn) ☊ match ☊
to put a match to sth (= set fire to sth) ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
The two sets of figures don't match. ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
workmates/teammates/playmates/classmates ☊ mate ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
a maximum of 30 children in a class ☊ maximum ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. ☊ may ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth doing sth: The injury could mean him missing next week's game. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
safety/security/austerity measures ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
the metric system of measurement ☊ measurement ☊
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. ☊ medium ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
Mind where you're treading! ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb/sth doing sth: Do your parents mind you leaving home? ☊ mind ☊
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
Let's go back to mine after the show. ☊ mine ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ minority ☊
Boil the rice for 20 minutes. ☊ minute ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? ☊ miss ☊
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' ☊ miss ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) ☊ miss ☊
The sale prices were too good to miss. ☊ miss ☊
It was an opportunity not to be missed. ☊ miss ☊
She hasn't missed a game all year. ☊ miss ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
'Are you coming to the school play?' 'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
miss doing sth: She narrowly missed hitting him. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. ☊ mistake ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
a cake mix ☊ mix ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
cake mixture ☊ mixture ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
'When did the accident happen?' 'It was the Monday (= the Monday of the week we are talking about).' ☊ Monday ☊
Let's not talk about it now. I'm not in the mood. ☊ mood ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
Most classical music sends me to sleep. ☊ most ☊
He started the motor. ☊ motor ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
a mass movement for change ☊ movement ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. ☊ this much ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
pop/dance/classical/church music ☊ music ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Where's my passport? ☊ my ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
narrow streets ☊ narrow ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. ☊ necessary ☊
need (not) do sth: You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
The compass needle was pointing north. ☊ needle ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
Never ever tell anyone your password. ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
The accident happened on Friday night. ☊ night ☊
Let's go out on Saturday night. ☊ night ☊
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. ☊ no ☊
No student is to leave the room. ☊ no ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
a noisy classroom ☊ noisy ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
It's nonsense to say they don't care. ☊ nonsense ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
a notice saying 'Keep off the Grass' ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
Now let me think... ☊ now ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
I want you to observe all the details. ☊ observe ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. ☊ observe ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. ☊ odd ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
He's had his beard shaved off. ☊ off ☊
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. ☊ off ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
Make sure the TV is off. ☊ off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
He was not aware that he had committed an offence. ☊ offence ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
a ticket office ☊ office ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
Oh dear! What's happened now? ☊ oh ☊
a class for five-year-olds (= children who are five) ☊ old ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. ☊ on ☊
Let me hear it just once more. ☊ once again, once more ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
The window looked out onto the terrace. ☊ onto ☊
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
Leave the envelope open. ☊ open ☊
She had left the door wide open. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. ☊ opportunity ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
order sb + adv./prep.: They were ordered out of the class for fighting. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Two out of three people think the President should resign. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
Pack wet shoes with newspaper to help them dry. ☊ pack ☊
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) ☊ paint ☊
paint (sth): We've had the house painted. ☊ paint ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
to go/turn pale ☊ pale ☊
You look pale. Are you OK? ☊ pale ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
pale blue eyes ☊ pale ☊
a pale sky ☊ pale ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? ☊ pass ☊
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
a secret underground passage ☊ passage ☊
a valid passport ☊ passport ☊
a South African passport ☊ passport ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
a passport photo ☊ passport ☊
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
I had to pay out £500 to get my car repaired. ☊ pay sth out ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
a pension fund ☊ pension ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
It fits perfectly. ☊ perfectly ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
Please refrain from talking during the performance. ☊ performance ☊
Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way. ☊ perhaps ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
She had decided to settle permanently in France. ☊ permanently ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
Permit me to offer you some advice. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's always easily persuaded. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
a passport photo ☊ photo ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
There were tiny pieces of glass all over the road. ☊ piece ☊
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
Is this the place where it happened? ☊ place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
a plastic bag/cup/toy ☊ plastic ☊
play sth: Let's play pirates. ☊ play ☊
a CD/DVD/cassette/record player ☊ player ☊
Please don't leave me here alone. ☊ please ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
A compass needle points north. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
freshwater pools ☊ pool ☊
Have you heard about poor old Harry? His wife's left him. ☊ poor ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
pour sth for sb: I've poured a cup of tea for you. ☊ pour ☊
pour sb sth: I've poured you a cup of tea. ☊ pour ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
prefer sb/sth to do sth: Would you prefer me to stay? ☊ prefer ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
I'm sorry he's out at present (= now). ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
Presumably this is where the accident happened. ☊ presumably ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. ☊ pretty ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
He was proud of himself for not giving up. ☊ proud ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
'I know you're lying.' 'Prove it!' ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself to be/have sth: You've just proved yourself to be a liar. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
Let's go somewhere a little less public. ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
The doctors think she will pull through. ☊ pull through, pull through sth ☊
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. ☊ pull out (of sth) ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The punishment should fit the crime. ☊ punishment ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
push sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pushed the cup towards me. ☊ push ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
I'll put the kettle on for tea. ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race ☊ race ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
a boat/horse/road, etc. race ☊ race ☊
She raced her car through the narrow streets of the town. ☊ race ☊
a radio cassette player ☊ radio ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
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 ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. ☊ rare ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
record sb/sth doing sth: He recorded the class rehearsing before the performance. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
the recording of financial transactions ☊ recording ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform ☊ reform ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
to register a company/trademark ☊ register ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. ☊ relax ☊
Allow your muscles to relax completely. ☊ relax ☊
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. ☊ relax ☊
He refused to release her arm. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ remove ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
rest sth: Rest your eyes every half an hour. ☊ rest ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
We restrict the number of students per class to 10. ☊ restrict ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
I'm glad you split up. She wasn't right for you. ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
She rang to say she'd be late. ☊ ring ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
The tunnel was blasted out of solid rock. ☊ rock ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. ☊ roll ☊
The corner of the classroom was damp where the roof had leaked. ☊ roof ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
These glasses suit people with round faces. ☊ round ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
People stood round waiting for something to happen. ☊ round ☊
Have we enough cups to go round? ☊ round ☊
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. ☊ rub ☊
The house had been left to go to ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
Who left the tap running? ☊ run ☊
The smoke makes my eyes run. ☊ run ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. ☊ sack ☊
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
His work has been sadly neglected. ☊ sadly ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
Keep your passport in a safe place. ☊ safe ☊
We were glad she let us know she was safe. ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
Here's your passport. Now keep it safe. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
They both said much the same thing. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
I would do the same again. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
Same again, please! ☊ (the) same again ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: Say you lose your job: what would you do then? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
a scale of 1:25 000 ☊ scale ☊
a scale model/drawing ☊ scale ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. ☊ scared ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. ☊ search ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
a secret passage leading to the beach ☊ secret ☊
I didn't know you were a secret football fan. ☊ secret ☊
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. ☊ secret ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
Now let me see—how old is she now? ☊ let me see/let's see ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
send sb to do sth: I've sent Tom to buy some milk. ☊ send ☊
send sb sth: He sent me word to come. ☊ send ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. ☊ set ☊
I rely on you to set a good example. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
I want this thing settled. ☊ settle ☊
I settled down with a book. ☊ settle down ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
What a shame they couldn't come. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
He's in good shape for a man of his age. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
Keep your shirt on! It was only a joke. ☊ keep your shirt on ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
I should imagine it will take about three hours. ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: They showed their parents no respect. ☊ show ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. ☊ side ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
The mere sight of him makes me want to scream. ☊ sight ☊
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
signal to/for sb to do sth: He signalled to us to join him. ☊ signal ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
The streets were silent and deserted. ☊ silent ☊
How silly of me to expect them to help! ☊ silly ☊
made of solid silver ☊ silver ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
The runway is simply a strip of grass. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The ship sliced the water. ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
That's three times she's beaten me—I must be slipping! ☊ slip ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
He's the slowest in the class. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
social class/background ☊ social ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
Can Britain ever be a classless society? ☊ society ☊
a solid gold bracelet ☊ solid ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
Someone's left their bag behind. ☊ someone ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
I'm sorry to have to tell you you've failed. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
a cold/hot/wet/bright, etc. spell ☊ spell ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. ☊ split ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
Don't let him spoil your evening. ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spray sth + adj.: She's had the car sprayed blue. ☊ spray ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
Don't worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it's a stage they go through. ☊ stage ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
Could I have three first-class stamps, please? ☊ stamp ☊
Wait here to have your passport stamped. ☊ stamp ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards. ☊ standard ☊
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. ☊ star ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
It's time you started on your homework. ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
I heard his car start up. ☊ start up, start sth up ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
We stayed to see what would happen. ☊ stay ☊
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. ☊ stay ☊
I want you to stay away from my daughter. ☊ stay away (from sb/sth) ☊
steal (from sb/sth): We found out he'd been stealing from us for years. ☊ steal ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
I was so tired I went straight to bed. ☊ straight ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. ☊ strain ☊
A strange thing happened this morning. ☊ strange ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
the town's narrow cobbled streets ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
furniture to suit your style of living ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
It all happened so suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. ☊ suffer ☊
Allow sufficient time to get there. ☊ sufficient ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
They were not suited to one another. ☊ suited ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
a news summary ☊ summary ☊
a two-page summary of a government report ☊ summary ☊
In summary, this was a disappointing performance. ☊ summary ☊
a summary financial statement ☊ summary ☊
I made a summary report for the records. ☊ summary ☊
summary justice/execution ☊ summary ☊
a cool/hot/wet summer ☊ summer ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Much to my surprise, I passed. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
I suspect (that) she might be lying. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
a cup of hot sweet tea ☊ sweet ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
to have your picture/photo taken ☊ take ☊
Did you take notes in the class? ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
a hot water tank ☊ tank ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
a cup/mug/pot of tea ☊ tea ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
Are you sure you're telling the truth? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: He told everybody he saw the news. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
to pass/fail a test ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
I hope we get there in time. ☊ there ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
A terrible thing happened last night. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
What's this I hear about you getting married? ☊ this ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. ☊ though ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
The accident happened through no fault of mine. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
throw sth + adj.: I threw open the windows to let the smoke out. ☊ throw ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
a ticket office/machine/collector ☊ ticket ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
Please pay at the till. ☊ till ☊
a long queue at the till ☊ till ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
It's about time you cleaned your room! ☊ it's about/high time ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. ☊ tip ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. ☊ together ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
narrow twisting streets ☊ twist ☊
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. ☊ twisted ☊
different racial types ☊ type ☊
an ugly face ☊ ugly ☊
an ugly building ☊ ugly ☊
an ugly scar ☊ ugly ☊
an ugly incident ☊ ugly ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
It was a time of mass unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. ☊ unfairly ☊
He was unhappy at being left out of the team. ☊ unhappy ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink? ☊ unless ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
Try not to let him upset you. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. ☊ upset ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
a valid passport ☊ valid ☊
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). ☊ value ☊
vary (between A and B): Class numbers vary between 25 and 30. ☊ vary ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
He virtually admitted he was guilty. ☊ virtually ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
to have/take a vote on an issue ☊ vote ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. ☊ wait ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth to do sth: Do you want me to help? ☊ want ☊
We didn't want this to happen. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
the class war ☊ war ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
Those grease stains won't wash off. ☊ wash off ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
We watched to see what would happen next. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
Watch your bag—there are thieves around. ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
Watch out! There's a car coming! ☊ watch out ☊
a glass of water ☊ water ☊
drinking water ☊ water ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
water shortages ☊ water ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
We just missed a car coming the other way. ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ way ☊
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). ☊ the other way round ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather ☊ weather ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
He's well able to take care of himself. ☊ well ☊
wet clothes ☊ wet ☊
wet grass ☊ wet ☊
You'll get wet (= in the rain) if you go out now. ☊ wet ☊
Try not to get your shoes wet. ☊ wet ☊
His face was wet with tears. ☊ wet ☊
We were all soaking wet (= extremely wet). ☊ wet ☊
Her hair was still dripping wet. ☊ wet ☊
My shirt was wet through (= completely wet). ☊ wet ☊
a wet day ☊ wet ☊
It's wet outside. ☊ wet ☊
It's going to be wet tomorrow. ☊ wet ☊
Keep off! Wet paint. ☊ wet ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her. ☊ wherever ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? ☊ whisper ☊
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. ☊ whisper ☊
The author whom you criticized in your review has written a reply. ☊ whom ☊
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' ☊ why ☊
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? ☊ why ☊
I know you did it—I just want to know why. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' ☊ why not? ☊
The road was just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. ☊ wide ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
The wind has dropped (= stopped blowing strongly). ☊ wind ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
Leave it with me. ☊ with ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
I wonder why he left his job. ☊ wonder ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
worse than doing sth: There's nothing worse than going out in the cold with wet hair. ☊ worse ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
Let them do their worst—we'll fight them every inch of the way. ☊ do your worst ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. ☊ would ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write that...: She wrote that they were all fine. ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
the writer of this letter ☊ writer ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
He was 14 years old when it happened. ☊ year ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
the most comprehensive study yet of his music ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊