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Cô ấy là người Mỹ. ☊ Basics 2 Can I bother you a little? ☊ Tôi có thể làm phiền bạn một chút không? ☊ Numbers Sorry, can you help me? I am lost. ☊ ☊ In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 Who can that be? ☊ Đó có thể là ai? ☊ Modal Verbs can ☊ có thể ☊ Modal Verbs She cannot be a lawyer. ☊ Cô ấy không thể là một luật sư ☊ Modal Verbs cannot ☊ không thể ☊ Modal Verbs You can buy food from the supermarket ☊ Bạn có thể mua thức ăn từ siêu thị. ☊ Places I am Canadian. ☊ Tôi là người Canada. ☊ Countries 2 Canadian ☊ canada ☊ Countries 2 You can go to the prison by bus. ☊ Bạn có thể đi đến nhà tù bằng xe buýt. ☊ Travel You cannot mix water and cooking oil. ☊ Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. ☊ Verbs 3 It It is very important so I cannot wait. ☊ Nó rất quan trọng nên tôi không thể chờ. ☊ Verbs 3 How can I contact you? ☊ Tôi có thể liên hệ bạn như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 3 Can I invite you to dance with me? ☊ Tôi có thể mời bạn múa với tôi không? ☊ Common Phrases 3 Can I bother you a little? ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 3 Anybody can become a hero. ☊ Bất kỳ ai đều có thể trở thành một anh hùng. ☊ People They cannot use this system. ☊ Họ không thể dùng hệ thống này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Can you explain this case to me? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích trường hợp này cho tôi không? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Who can explain these phenomenons? ☊ Ai có thể giải thích những hiện tượng này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 I cannot repair it. ☊ Tôi không thể sửa nó. ☊ Verbs 4 My watch can explode. ☊ Cái điện thoại của tôi có thể nổ. ☊ Verbs 4 He cannot prove that is his wallet. ☊ Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 Can the frogs sing? ☊ Những con ếch có thể hát không? ☊ Animals 2 Can this parrot speak? ☊ Con vẹt này có thể nói không? ☊ Animals 2 You can send me an online message. ☊ Bạn có thể gửi tôi một tin nhắn trực tuyến. ☊ Communication volcano ☊ núi lửa ☊ Nature Can the stone walk? ☊ Hòn đá có thể đi bộ không? ☊ Nature Can you be quiet? ☊ Các bạn có thể yên lặng được không? ☊ Adjectives 2 Can the president change the law? ☊ Tổng thống có thể thay đổi luật không? ☊ Politics Everyone can vote. ☊ Mọi người đều có thể bỏ phiếu. ☊ Politics You are an American citizen and you do not know the name of the president. ☊ Bạn là một công dân Mỹ và bạn không biết tên của Tổng thống. ☊ Politics He is a presendial candidate. ☊ Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. ☊ Politics presidential candidate ☊ ứng cử viên Tổng thống ☊ Politics candidate ☊ ứng cử viên ☊ Politics The American government has many economic development plans. ☊ Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. ☊ Politics The candidates are very stressed. ☊ Các ứng cử viên đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Politics Can I buy your ball? ☊ Tôi có thể mua quả bóng của bạn không? ☊ Sports Cancer is a dangerous disease. ☊ Ung thư là một bệnh nguy hiểm. ☊ Medical cancer ☊ Ung thư ☊ Medical Can they cure cancer? ☊ Họ có thể chữa ung thư không? ☊ Medical Can you measure the depth of love? ☊ Bạn có thể đo độ sâu của tình yêu không? ☊ Science Can I take the bill? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy hoá đơn không? ☊ Economics The mayor cannot administer the city. ☊ Thị trưởng không thể quản lý thành phố. ☊ Verbs 5 I can lift up the whole world. ☊ Tôi có thể nhấc cả thế giới lên. ☊ Verbs 5 You can run away, but you cannot hide. ☊ Bạn có thể chạy trốn, nhưng bạn không thể núp. ☊ Verbs 5 I can predict that you cannot predict the future. ☊ Tôi có thể dự đoán bạn không thể dự đoán tương lai. ☊ Verbs 5 Sorry, but we cannot continue to sustain life on Earth ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục duy trì sự sống trên Trái Đất. ☊ Verbs 5 We are very democratic and cannot be more democratic. ☊ Chúng tôi rất dân chủ và không thể dân chủ hơn. ☊ History What is the symbol of the republican party? ☊ Biểu tượng của đảng Cộng hoà là gì? ☊ History republican Party ☊ đảng Cộng hoà ☊ History Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military The soldiers cannot take aim. ☊ Những người lính không thể nhắm. ☊ Military I can fly this helicopter. ☊ Tôi có thể lái chiếc trực thăng này. ☊ Military Modern warfare cannot win guerrilla warfare. ☊ Chiến tranh hiện đại không thể thắng chiến tranh du kích. ☊ Military I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality No one can suppress the truth. ☊ Không ai có thể bưng bít sự thật. ☊ Reduplicative Words No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. ☊ Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. ☊ Reduplicative Words I can read, read , read sedately. ☊ Tôi có thể đọc, đọc, đọc một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. ☊ Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. ☊ Reduplicative Words They want to overprice the American tourists. ☊ Họ muốn chặt chém những du khách Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions He passed away because of cancer. ☊ Anh ấy đã qua đời vì bệnh ung thư. ☊ Informal Expressions You cannot hesitate at the moment. ☊ Bạn không thể lưỡng lự vào lúc này. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 Do you have a tin opener / can opener (am.)? Bạn có đồ mở hộp không? * 021 I can understand them well. Tôi hiểu những ngôn ngữ đó tốt. * 025 One can tell where you come from. Người ta biết bạn từ đâu đến. * 025 How much luggage can I take? Tôi có thể mang theo bao nhiêu hành lý? * 037 Where can one park here? Ở đâu có thể đỗ xe? * 039 How long can one park here? Có thể đỗ xe bao lâu? * 039 Do you have a petrol can / jerry can / gas can (am.)? Bạn có can dự trữ không? * 041 Where can I make a call? Tôi gọi điện thoại ở đâu được? * 041 You can also take the bus. Bạn cũng có thể đón xe buýt. * 042 You can also take the tram. Bạn cũng có thể đi bằng tàu điện luôn. * 042 You can also follow me with your car. Bạn cũng có thể đi theo sau tôi. * 042 Where can one buy stamps? Ở đâu có thể mua tem thư? * 043 Where can one buy flowers? Ở đâu có thể mua hoa? * 043 Where can one buy tickets? Ở đâu có thể mua vé tàu xe? * 043 Where can I find a battery? Pin ở đâu? * 045 What can I do for you? Tôi có thể giúp gì cho bạn? * 059 Where can I make a call? Tôi có thể gọi điện thoại ở đâu? * 061 How much money can one withdraw? Có thể lấy bao nhiêu tiền. * 062 Which credit cards can one use? Thẻ tín dụng nào dùng được? * 062 I can neither play the piano nor the guitar. Tôi không biết chơi dương cầm mà cũng không biết chơi đàn ghi ta. * 100 I can neither waltz nor do the samba. Tôi không biết nhảy điệu vanxơ mà cũng không biết nhảy điệu xam ba. * 100 The earlier you come, the earlier you can go. Bạn càng đến sớm, bạn càng đi về sớm được. * 100 like: Can → →
What can one do now! ☊ Biết làm thế nào bây giờ ☊ What can we use as evidence? ☊ Lấy gì làm bằng? ☊ How can I forget ☊ Quên thế nào được ☊ anyone can do ☊ ai làm cũng được ☊ anyone (who wants to) can do it ☊ ai muốn làm cũng được ☊ who can remember? ☊ ai mà nhớ được ☊ what can we do ☊ biết làm thế nào được ☊ things can be said different ways at different times ☊ cái lưỡi không xương nhiều đường lắt léo ☊ what can one do? ☊ có thể làm gì ☊ can occur, can happen ☊ có thể xảy ra ☊ to open a can of beer ☊ khui lon bia ☊ to open a can of beer ☊ khui một lon bia ☊ to not know what more one can do ☊ không biết làm sao hơn ☊ (1) jar, can (2) (military) stripe, chevron ☊
lon ☊ how can one stand, how can one bear (sth) ☊ làm sao chịu được ☊ have little strength, have not enough strength, one can endure it no longer ☊ mấy hơi ☊ in excess, more than one can manage ☊ mứa ☊ no one knows, no one knew, no one can tell, no one could tell ☊ nào hay ☊ how can one have the heart to ☊ sao nỡ ☊ how can one tolerate, why? ☊ sao đành ☊ if that’s the case, then it can’t be helped (there’s nothing one can do) ☊ thì thôi ☊ if that’s the case, then it can’t be helped (there’s nothing one can do) ☊ thế thì thôi ☊ I can take care of it ☊ tôi lo được ☊ never put off until tomorrow what you can do today ☊ việc có thể làm hôm nay không nên hoãn lại ngày mai ☊ this job can be done in five days at most ☊ việc này bất quá năm ngày làm xong ☊ to bite off more than one can chew, to ☊ vung tay quá trán ☊ far away, as far as the eye can see ☊ xa tít ☊ which is, can be regarded (as) ☊ được coi là ☊ to be seen as, can be seen as ☊ được xem như ☊ 65
I'm from Canada. ☊ Tôi người Canada. ☊ 97
No, she's American. ☊ Không, cô ấy là người Mĩ. ☊ 136
No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊ 167
We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊ 222
No, you can turn it o . ☊ Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi. ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 429
You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 475
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊ 478
You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊ 530
I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊ 554
I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không? ☊ 775
We've been to Canada, but we haven't been to Alaska. ☊ Chúng tôi từng đến Canada rồi, nhưng chúng tôi chưa từng đến Alaska. ☊ 777
I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊ 846
Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊ 857
Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊ 858
Lucien has been in Canada since January. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada từ tháng một. ☊ 897
I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu. ☊ 947
You can't go to bed. You haven't brushed your teeth yet. ☊ Cậu không thể đi ngủ được. Cậu chưa đánh răng. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 949
Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. ☊ Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được. ☊ 1013
Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊ 1051
Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊ 1072
I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1086
I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1159
I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊ 1162
How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊ 1232
I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊ 1260
You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1304
Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊ 1341
I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. ☊ Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc. ☊ 1383
Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊ 1384
Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1385
I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano, too. ☊ Tôi biết chơi dương cầm. Em trai tôi cũng biết chơi dương cầm. ☊ 1386
I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊ 1388
much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊ 1391
Can you opthe door, please? > Could you opthe door, please? ☊ Cậu có thể mở cửa được không? Cậu làm ơn mở cửa được không? ☊ 1392
Can you wait a minute, please? > Could you wait a moment, please? ☊ Cậu có thể đợi một phút được không? Cậu làm ơn đợi một phút được không? ☊ 1393
Can I have change for a dollar, please? > Could I have change for a dollar, please. ☊ Tôi có thể đổi một dollar được không? Làm ơn cho tôi đổi một dollar được không? ☊ 1394
Silvio, can I borrow your umbrella? > Silvio, could I borrow your umbrella? ☊ Silvio, tôi có thể mượn cậu cái ô được không? Silvio, cho tôi mượn cái ô được không? ☊ 1395
Hello, can I speak to Tomas, please? > Hello, could I speak to Tomas please? ☊ Xin chào, tôi có thể nói chuyện với Tomas được không? Xin chào, cho tôi nói chuyện với Tomas được không? ☊ 1396
Can you swim? ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? ☊ 1398
Can you ski? ☊ Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không? ☊ 1399
Can you play chess? ☊ Cậu có biết chơi cờ vua không? ☊ 1400
Can you run t(10) kilometers? ☊ Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không? ☊ 1401
Can you drive a car? ☊ Cậu có biết lái xe hơi không? ☊ 1402
Can you drive a motorcycle? ☊ Cậu biết đi xe máy không? ☊ 1403
Can you ride a horse? ☊ Cậu biết cưỡi ngựa không? ☊ 1404
I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊ 1405
You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì. ☊ 1406
Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 1407
Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. ☊ Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng. ☊ 1410
Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định được. ☊ 1469
I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊ 1497
You have to pass a test before you can get a driver's license. ☊ Cậu cần qua một kì thi trước khi lấy được bằng lái xe. ☊ 1538
Would you like a piece of candy? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn kẹo không? ☊ 1619
ʨʊ́k͡p̚ kəʔ̖ w kɔ́ ʨwiəń ɓɐɐj to̪ ́t̚ ɗɛʔ̖ p̚ . ʨʊ́k͡p̚ vuuj vɛ̖ ! Here, have some candy. ☊ Đây, làm ít kẹo này. ☊ 1652
We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊ 1701
There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. ☊ Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này. ☊ 1717
Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 1726
Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊ 1754
Please help me. — I'm sorry, I can't. ☊ Làm ơn giúp tôi. - Xin lỗi, tôi không giúp được. ☊ 1770
Fahim can't help you, but I can. ☊ Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1797
I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊ 1818
Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊ 1844
Angela can't drive. — She can't? She should learn. ☊ Angela không biết lái xe. Không à? Cô ấy nên học. ☊ 1889
Have you ever had your ight canceled? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa? ☊ 1897
I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. ☊ Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà. ☊ 1928
How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊ 1966
I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊ 2001
Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊ 2023
We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊ 2026
We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊ 2042
I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊ 2044
I'm sorry I'm so nervous. I can't help it. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi tôi lo lắng quá. Tôi không kìm được. ☊ 2075
You can improve your language skills by reading more. ☊ Cậu có thể cải thiện kĩ năng ngôn ngữ của cậu bằng cách đọc ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2143
She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊ 2196
Can you smell something burning? ☊ Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không? ☊ 2220
I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 2223
I can't work here. There's too much noise. ☊ Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2226
You can stay with us. We have a spare room. ☊ Cậu có thể ở với chúng tôi. Chúng tôi có một phòng trống. ☊ 2227
You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊ 2247
Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊ 2305
The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊ 2331
A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊ 2337
meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊ 2344
It's not our fault. You can't blame us. ☊ Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2346
I feel nervous. I can't relax. ☊ Tôi thấy lo. Tôi không thư giãn được. ☊ 2353
I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 2437
We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm. ☊ I'll do everything I can to help.'> 2448 I'll do everything I can to help.'>
I'll do all I can to help. > I'll do everything I can to help. I'll do everything I can to help.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ làm tất cả những gì có thể giúp được. > Tôi sẽ làm mọi thứ có thể giúp được. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2558
Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊ 2563
I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊ 2577
You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊ I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'>
I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊ 2649
Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. ☊ Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi. ☊ 2659
I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our ☊ ☊ 2666
The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ 2677
Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. ☊ Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'>
You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊ 2770
Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊ 2834
I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊ 2847
You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊ 2895
You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊ 2918
If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊ 2923
I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2963
If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
It's too wide. We can't swim across. ☊ across ☊
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) ☊ active ☊
There are lots of people there who can actually help you. ☊ actually ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
The waiter can't add up. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. ☊ adjust ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
afford sth: Can we afford a new car? ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth: We cannot afford any more delays. ☊ afford ☊
I can't help you, I'm afraid. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'm afraid we can't come. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). ☊ after ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ agree ☊
Can we agree a price? ☊ agree ☊
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). ☊ allow ☊
'Can you do it?' 'Oh, all right.' ☊ all right ☊
There are far too many people already. We can't take any more. ☊ already ☊
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. ☊ alter ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
We can have the dress altered to fit you. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
Can he read and write? ☊ and ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
You can't go out without any shoes. ☊ any ☊
I can't run any faster. ☊ any ☊
Is there anybody who can help me? ☊ anybody ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I can't see it anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
An accident can happen anywhere. ☊ anywhere ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). ☊ apart ☊
Judging by appearances can be misleading. ☊ appearance ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ approval ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
We can come to an arrangement over the price. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
modern/contemporary/American art ☊ art ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
Run as fast as you can. ☊ as ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb: We'll do all we can to assist you. ☊ assist ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. ☊ assure ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
I can't wait to get back home. ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
Can you give me more background on the company? ☊ background ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
candy bars ☊ bar ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
basic to sth: Drums are basic to African music. ☊ basic ☊
Basically, there's not a lot we can do about it. ☊ basically ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
How can you bear to eat that stuff? ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
You can't beat Italian shoes. ☊ beat ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
Can you think of a better word than 'nice'? ☊ better ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
Can you move up a bit? ☊ bit ☊
Dog bites can get infected. ☊ bite ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
borrow sth: Can I borrow your umbrella? ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
breast cancer ☊ breast ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. ☊ burn ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
We had to work by candlelight. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
I can run fast. ☊ can ☊
Can you call back tomorrow? ☊ can ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
She can speak Spanish. ☊ can ☊
Can he cook? ☊ can ☊
I can hear music. ☊ can ☊
You can take the car, if you want. ☊ can ☊
We can't wear jeans at work. ☊ can ☊
Can I read your newspaper? ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
Can you help me with this box? ☊ can ☊
Can you feed the cat, please? ☊ can ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
What can they be doing? ☊ can ☊
Can he be serious? ☊ can ☊
Where can she have put it? ☊ can ☊
He can be very tactless sometimes. ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
a can of beans ☊ can ☊
a beer/paint can ☊ can ☊
We drank a can of Coke each. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
lung/breast cancer ☊ cancer ☊
cancer of the bowel/stomach ☊ cancer ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
The cancer has spread to his stomach. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
cancer patients ☊ cancer ☊
cancer research ☊ cancer ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a presidential candidate ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
There were a large number of candidates for the job. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
a candidate for the degree of MPhil ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I cannot believe the price of the tickets! ☊ cannot ☊
Where can I park the car? ☊ car ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
I can't say for certain when we'll arrive. ☊ for certain ☊
change sth: Where can I change my traveller's cheques? ☊ change ☊
change sth: Can you change a £20 note? ☊ change ☊
Can we change seats? ☊ change ☊
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
You can live very cheaply in Italy. ☊ cheaply ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
They can't have children. ☊ child ☊
You choose, I can't decide. ☊ choose ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
the Anglican Church ☊ church ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
Can you climb down? ☊ climb ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres. ☊ contain ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
the African continent ☊ continent ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
Can't you control your children? ☊ control ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
Billy can't count yet. ☊ count ☊
count to/up to sth: She can count up to 10 in Italian. ☊ count ☊
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 ☊
We can do it in the next couple of weeks. ☊ couple ☊
Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. ☊ a couple ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
the search for a cure for cancer ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
We can't go there today. You can go another day. ☊ day ☊
an increase in deaths from cancer ☊ death ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
We can't delay much longer. ☊ delay ☊
'Can you stay for dinner?' 'I'd be delighted (to)!' ☊ delighted ☊
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? ☊ delivery ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ 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 know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. ☊ depressing ☊
Many dolphins can dive to depths of 200 metres. ☊ depth ☊
describe sb/sth (to/for sb): Can you describe him to me? ☊ describe ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
die of/from sth: to die of/from cancer ☊ die ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. ☊ discount ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? ☊ divide ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
We will do what we can to help. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? ☊ do ☊
She can't do without a secretary. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
'Can I help you?' asked the man at the door. ☊ door ☊
The baby can't keep any food down (= in her body). ☊ down ☊
I can't go to the door—I'm not dressed yet. ☊ dressed ☊
Can I have a drink? ☊ drink ☊
Can you drive? ☊ drive ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
I'll wash and you can dry up. ☊ dry up, dry sth up ☊
We can wear each other's clothes. ☊ each other ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children. ☊ easy ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
You can park on either side of the street. ☊ either ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
How many candidates are standing for election? ☊ election ☊
They can't be coming or else they'd have called. ☊ or else ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
American entry into the war ☊ entry ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
You cannot pretend there's no evil in the world. ☊ evil ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
You can all come? Excellent! ☊ excellent ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
I can't afford it, it's too expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
You can't just close your eyes to his violence. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
face sth: I just can't face work today. ☊ face ☊
face doing sth: I can't face seeing them. ☊ face ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). ☊ fail ☊
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. ☊ fairly ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
How far can we trust him? ☊ far ☊
I'm not sure I can walk so far. ☊ far ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
I can't go any farther. ☊ farther ☊
I can't go any faster. ☊ fast ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
Father, I cannot lie to you. ☊ father ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
Can I ask a favour? ☊ favour ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? ☊ feel ☊
I can't feel his pulse. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
Two of the candidates must be female. ☊ female ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
You can pass with as few as 25 points. ☊ few ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me my bag? ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
A candle had set the curtains on fire. ☊ fire ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
'I can manage,' she said firmly. ☊ firmly ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
The car won't start—can you fix it? ☊ fix ☊
The American flag was flying. ☊ flag ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
Can you float on your back? ☊ float ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) ☊ food ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help you)? ☊ for ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
There were over fifty applicants for the job. ☊ for ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
The disease can take several different forms. ☊ form ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
Games can help children learn to form letters. ☊ form ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want). ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
Can you freeze this cake? ☊ freeze ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
I can't tell one twin from the other. ☊ from ☊
From now on you can work on your own. ☊ from... on ☊
You can't run on a full stomach. ☊ full ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
Can you stand a bit further away? ☊ further ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Can I help you, gentlemen? ☊ gentleman ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
I can't get the lid off. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
You can get the basic model for $100. ☊ get ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
How long can a human being go (= survive) without sleep? ☊ go without (sth) ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
Can you speak into my good ear? ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
I can't decide. I'll have to ask the governor (= the man in charge, who employs sb). ☊ governor ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
guess where, who, etc...: Can you guess where I've been? ☊ guess ☊
guess sth: Can you guess his age? ☊ guess ☊
Out of 36 candidates, half passed. ☊ half ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
It's hard to see how they can lose. ☊ hard ☊
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). ☊ hardly ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
You can hardly expect her to do it for free. ☊ hardly ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
Can I have the bill, please? ☊ have ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
You can have your files back after we've checked them. ☊ have sth back ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
I can't hear very well. ☊ hear ☊
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 ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
You can adjust the height of the chair. ☊ height ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help yourself/sb to sth: Can I help you to some more salad? ☊ 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 ☊
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Can I be of any help to you? ☊ help ☊
Sorry I can't be more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
I can't sing that high. ☊ high ☊
I can't jump any higher. ☊ high ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. ☊ hope ☊
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. ☊ horror ☊
You can make a curry hotter simply by adding chillies. ☊ hot ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
Dogs can hear much better than humans. ☊ human ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
You can stay for the weekend if you like. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
We cannot afford to ignore their advice. ☊ ignore ☊
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness). ☊ ill ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
'He was furious.' 'I can imagine.' ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
I can't drink coffee with milk in. ☊ in ☊
a significant/substantial increase in sales ☊ increase ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
Now I can walk to work instead of going by car. ☊ instead of ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
Can't we do something more interesting? ☊ interesting ☊
You can buy our goods over the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
introduce sb: Can I introduce my wife? ☊ introduce ☊
introduce yourself (to sb): Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. ☊ introduce ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
I can't tell jokes. ☊ joke ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. ☊ judge ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
jump sth: Can you jump that gate? ☊ jump ☊
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. ☊ just ☊
I can't just drop all my commitments. ☊ just ☊
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) ☊ just ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
Can you keep a secret? ☊ keep ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
Slow down—I can't keep up! ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
I can't keep up with all the changes. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
Cancer kills thousands of people every year. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
Tiredness while driving can kill. ☊ kill ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
lead (sb/sth) (in sth): The department led the world in cancer research. ☊ lead ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
Can I lean my bike against the wall? ☊ lean ☊
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
leave sb/sth + adv./prep.: You can leave the cooking to me. ☊ 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 ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? ☊ lend ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
I can't get the lid off this jar. ☊ lid ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
She could just see by the light of the candle. ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
She lit a candle. ☊ light ☊
The candles were lit. ☊ light ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. ☊ limit ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
You can't live on forty pounds a week. ☊ live on sth ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
I can't wait any longer. ☊ no/any longer ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. ☊ look ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
Looks can be deceptive. ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
'Can I get you anything?' 'A cup of tea would be lovely.' ☊ lovely ☊
Can you turn the music lower—you'll wake the baby. ☊ low ☊
The candles were burning low. ☊ low ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
lung cancer ☊ lung ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
Nothing can make up for the loss of a child. ☊ make up for sth ☊
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. ☊ maybe ☊
'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' ☊ maybe ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
She can recite the whole poem from memory. ☊ memory ☊
Are you sure? Memory can play tricks on you. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
You can't leave in the middle of the meeting! ☊ middle ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. ☊ modern ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
You can't move for books in her room. ☊ move ☊
move sth: I can't move my fingers. ☊ move ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
My mum says I can't go. ☊ mum ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ name ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
a rail/road/canal network ☊ network ☊
Can you put the news on? ☊ news ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't see from here. ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
Can I borrow your lecture notes? ☊ note ☊
There's nothing you can do to help. ☊ nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Nothing but a miracle can save her now. ☊ nothing but ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? ☊ of ☊
We can't be any worse off than we are already. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. ☊ on ☊
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. ☊ on ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
There's only one thing we can do. ☊ one ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
It can be black, white or grey. ☊ or ☊
He can't read or write. ☊ or ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
I can't see you now—some other time, maybe. ☊ other ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
You can't open the door from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
I can't get an outside line. ☊ outside ☊
You can park your car outside our house. ☊ outside ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
an American-owned company ☊ own ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. ☊ pack ☊
Attractive packaging can help to sell products. ☊ packaging ☊
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. ☊ painful ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
parallel to/with sth: The road and the canal are parallel to each other. ☊ parallel ☊
It can be difficult to be a good parent. ☊ parent ☊
You can't park here. ☊ park ☊
You can't park the car here. ☊ park ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
a South African passport ☊ passport ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
cancer patients ☊ patient ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. ☊ peace ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
We can't change our plans now. ☊ plan ☊
'Can I help you?' he asked pleasantly. ☊ pleasantly ☊
You can't please everybody. ☊ please ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
Can you explain that point again? ☊ point ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
You can buy your stamps at the post office. ☊ post office ☊
Practically speaking, we can't afford it. ☊ practically ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
Can we speak privately? ☊ privately ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. ☊ pronounce ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? ☊ push ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
It was the year the Americans put a man on the moon. ☊ put ☊
We can put you up for the night. ☊ put sb up ☊
to put out a candle/cigarette/light ☊ put sth out ☊
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. ☊ put sth together ☊
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) ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
I can see it quite clearly. ☊ quite ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
reach sth: Can you reach the light switch from where you're sitting? ☊ reach ☊
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
People can react badly to certain food additives. ☊ react ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
read sth: I can't read your writing. ☊ read ☊
Can you read music? ☊ read ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
I can't get her to listen to reason. ☊ reason ☊
Why can't they see reason? ☊ reason ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
Can I have a receipt, please? ☊ receipt ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
recommend sb/sth: Can you recommend a good hotel? ☊ recommend ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
regard for sb/sth: to do sth with scant/little/no regard for sb/sth ☊ regard ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
Many adults can't relate to children. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
objects which have a religious significance ☊ religious ☊
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 ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
There remained one significant problem. ☊ remain ☊
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. ☊ remember ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? ☊ repeat ☊
Can you give us a progress report? ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
You can request a free copy of the leaflet. ☊ request ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt! ☊ ridiculous ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
Can we swim in the river? ☊ river ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
volcanic/igneous/sedimentary, etc. rocks ☊ rock ☊
a romantic candlelit dinner ☊ romantic ☊
How can we make room for all the furniture? ☊ room ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
Can you run as fast as Mike? ☊ run ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
a place where children can play in safety ☊ safety ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills. ☊ saving ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
Can you keep a secret? ☊ secret ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
I can see both sides of the argument. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' ☊ see ☊
I can only see you for five minutes. ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
Can't you talk sense (= say sth sensible)? ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
You can't be serious! (= you must be joking) ☊ serious ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Why can't you ever take anything seriously? ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
You can't take anything she says very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. ☊ set ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade. ☊ shade ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
Can you show me how to do it? ☊ show ☊
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. ☊ shut ☊
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). ☊ sick ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
Keep out of sight (= stay where you cannot be seen). ☊ sight ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? ☊ signature ☊
a highly significant discovery ☊ significant ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students. ☊ significant ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
The two sets of figures are not significantly different. ☊ significantly ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
Food prices are significantly lower in the US. ☊ significantly ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
'I can walk home.' 'Don't be silly—it's much too far!' ☊ silly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
I just can't sing in tune! ☊ sing ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
Good morning, sir. Can I help you? ☊ sir ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
skin cancer ☊ skin ☊
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? ☊ sleep ☊
Anxiety can be caused by lack of sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
smell sth doing sth: Can you smell something burning? ☊ smell ☊
Can Britain ever be a classless society? ☊ society ☊
the American Society of Newspaper Editors ☊ society ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
Can we make space for an extra chair? ☊ space ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
speak (with sb) (about sth/sb): Can I speak with you for a minute? ☊ speak ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
a cancer specialist ☊ specialist ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
Can you try and speed things up a bit? ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
I just can't seem to stop spending. ☊ spend ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand the sight of blood. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
I can't get the car started. ☊ start ☊
Can you start (= a new job) on Monday? ☊ start ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
I can stay a few minutes longer. ☊ stay ☊
I can't stay awake any longer. ☊ stay ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Can't you sit still? ☊ still ☊
I can't stomach violent films. ☊ stomach ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. ☊ store ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? ☊ straight ☊
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). ☊ straight ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
He's a beautiful dog. Can I stroke him? ☊ stroke ☊
a strong candidate for the job ☊ strong ☊
struggle (against sb/sth): He struggled against cancer for two years. ☊ struggle ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! ☊ stuff ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
a suitable candidate ☊ suitable ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
I can't swim. ☊ swim ☊
swim sth: Can you swim backstroke yet? ☊ swim ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
She can't take criticism. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
You can taste the garlic in this stew. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
tell A from B: Can you tell Tom from his twin brother? ☊ tell ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
When can I get my test results? ☊ test ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
What can I do about that? ☊ that ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ thing ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
I can thoroughly recommend it. ☊ thoroughly ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! ☊ throw sth away ☊
Can you tidy away your clothes, please? ☊ tidy sth away ☊
Can you help me tie my tie? ☊ tie ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
Can't you wait till we get home? ☊ till ☊
I can probably make the time to see them. ☊ time ☊
Sorry, I can't spare the time. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
Can she tell time yet? ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
Shopping can be very tiring. ☊ tiring ☊
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ☊ toe ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
I can't get the screw to turn. ☊ turn ☊
We said we would do it—there can be no turning back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
She has nobody she can turn to. ☊ turn to sb/sth ☊
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. ☊ it takes two to do sth ☊
How fast can you type? ☊ type ☊
typically American hospitality ☊ typically ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ 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 (sth): Can you understand French? ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
I can't make it, unfortunately. ☊ unfortunately ☊
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. ☊ unless ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
Is anything up? You can tell me. ☊ up ☊
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. ☊ up to sth ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. ☊ value ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
AIDS/cancer/stroke, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
I can hardly wait to see him again. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
I can do whatever I want. ☊ want ☊
You can come too, if you want. ☊ want ☊
I can't seem to get warm. ☊ warm ☊
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
the American way of life ☊ a/the/sb's way of life ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. ☊ weight ☊
I was well annoyed, I can tell you. ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
What? I can't hear you. ☊ what? ☊
When can I see you? ☊ when ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
Until when can you stay? ☊ when ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the applicants has got the job? ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
You can go swimming while I'm having lunch. ☊ while ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
How many states did the Republicans win? ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. ☊ winter ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
Can you see without your glasses? ☊ without ☊
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. ☊ without ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. ☊ wonderful ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ word ☊
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). ☊ word ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
I can't work if I'm cold. ☊ work ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
Yes? How can I help you? ☊ yes ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊
You can try it out for yourselves. ☊ yourself ☊
pouvoir ☊ tu peux jouer de la guitare électrique ☊
américain ☊ c’est la voie que les Américains ont choisie ☊
canadien ☊ 75 p. 100 des Canadiens et des Canadiennes sont en bonne santé mentale ☊
candidat ☊ nous avons un candidat que nous soutenons ☊
considérable ☊ nous avons réalisé des progrès considérables ☊
vacance ☊ moi, j’ai interrompu mes vacances ☊
scandale ☊ il y aurait eu un petit scandale dans le famille ☊
canal ☊ l’utilisation du canal sémaphore est suspendue ☊
annuler ☊ il a dû annuler un voyage ☊
cancer ☊ l’apparition de certains cancers peut être affectée par le mode de vie ☊
africain ☊ il se sent avant tout africain ☊
républicain ☊ vous votez démocrate ou républicain? ☊
signification ☊ cette appellation a une signification politique très claire ☊
considérablement ☊ nous proposons de réduire considérablement les impôts ☊
candidature ☊ ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée ☊
marocain ☊ les chèvres marocaines ont quasiment tout mangé ☊
scandaleux ☊ le coût des études est devenu scandaleux ☊
toile ☊ j’ai horreur des toiles d’araignée ☊
canon ☊ ils nous ont attaqués au canon à eau et au gaz lacrymogène ☊
mexicain ☊ j’étais couchée sur la couverture mexicaine ☊
annulation ☊ l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires ☊
embauche ☊ les embauches ont repris au troisième trimestre ☊
scandaliser ☊ chaque Américain devrait aussi être scandalisé ☊
insignifiant ☊ nous parlions de choses insignifiantes, avec gaieté ☊