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alt werden ☊

trở nên già, trở nên cũ ☊

mập lên (miền nam việt nam), béo lên (miền bắc việt nam) ☊

trở nên mềm, nhũn, dẻo ☊

die Pferdestärke, PS ☊

mã lực ☊

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der Huf des Pferdes ☊

urinieren ohnmächtig werden ☊

Kein Problem, ich werde einen Blick auf meine Karte werfen. ☊

Không sao, mình sẽ xem bản đồ. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 104)

Nein, danke. Ich werde das morgen tun. ☊

Không cần đâu. Mai anh sẽ làm. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 166)

Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊

Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176)

Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊

Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196)

Nachdem ich diesen Brief abgeschickt habe, werde ich ein Flugticket kaufen, damit ich dich besuchen kann. ☊

Sau bức thư này, em sẽ mua vé máy bay đế đi thăm anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 203)

Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊

Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272)

Ich weiß, was wir jetzt essen werden. ☊

Anh biết bây giờ chúng ta sẽ ăn gì rồi. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 284)

Vielleicht. Ich werde mal hinschauen. ☊

Cũng được. Để anh xem đã. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 318)

Trang sagte mir das bereits. Ich werde auf den Ring aufpassen. ☊

Trang đã nói điều này với cháu. Cháu sẽ giữ kỹ nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 334)

Du hast mich davor gerettet, depressiv zu werden. ☊

Anh đã cứu em khỏi sự buồn chán. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 544)

Nein, ich werde meine Familie über Weihnachten besuchen. ☊

Không, em về thăm gia đình vào Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 586)

Jetzt werde ich das beste aus dem Rest meines Lebens machen. ☊

Bây giờ tôi sẽ cố sống tốt quãng đời còn lại của mình. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 596)

Außerdem wäre es von Vorteil, wenn du die Höhe deines Gehalts angeben würdest. ☊

Ngoài ta sẽ có lợi, nếu anh ghi thêm mức lương của anh. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 633)

Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊

Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636)

Ich werde besser diese Aufgabe für dich übernehmen. ☊

Tốt hơn là em sẽ làm việc này cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 662)

Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊

Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674)

Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊

Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675)

Dann werden wir mit dem Auto dort hinfahren und die Fahrräder mitnehmen. ☊

Thế thì chúng ta đi tới đó bằng xe hơi và sẽ mang theo xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 708)

Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊

Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710)

Ich werde ein paar Fotos zur Erinnerung machen. ☊

Anh sẽ chụp một vài tấm ảnh để kỷ niệm. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 740)

Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊

Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801)

Wussten sie, dass sie fotografiert werden? ☊

Chúng có biết là chúng được chụp ảnh không? ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 811)

Ich werde die Karten für Sie reservieren. ☊

Tôi sẽ dành riêng vé đó cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 825)

Gut, dann werde ich sie in einer halben Stunde abholen. ☊

Tốt quá, vậy tôi sẽ lấy nó trong vong nửa tiếng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 826)

Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊

Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838)

Ich werde versuchen, morgen früher nach Hause zu kommen. ☊

Anh sẽ cố gắng, ngày mai về nhà sớm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 849)

Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊

Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851)

Ich werde deine Wünsche in Zukunft mehr respektieren. ☊

Anh sẽ chú tâm đến mong muốn của em nhiều hơn nữa trong tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 855)

Jeder hat seine Angewohnheiten. Ich werde versuchen, mich nicht mehr so aufzuregen. ☊

Mỗi người đều có thói quen của mình. Em sẽ cố gắng không nổi nóng như thế nữa. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 856)

Endlich konnte ihm der Prozess gemacht werden. ☊

Rốt cục anh ta cũng bị phán xử. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 891)

Über Giraffen weiß ich, dass sie bis zu fünf Meter groß werden können. ☊

Về hươu cao cổ anh biết là chúng có thể cao đến năm mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 933)

In meiner Mittagspause werde ich dort anrufen. ☊

Vào giờ nghỉ trưa anh sẽ gọi tới đó. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 976)

Er meint, dass die Reparatur leider teuer werden wird. ☊

Anh ta cho là, tiếc là việc sửa chữa sẽ trở lên đắt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 979)

Dann werde ich Rücksicht darauf nehmen und Ihnen das Auto fünf Prozent billiger geben. ☊

Tôi sẽ lưu tâm đến việc đó và bớt cho bạn năm phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1005)

Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊

Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007)

Ich werde schnell noch mein schickes Hemd bügeln! ☊

Anh còn là nốt cái áo sơ mi! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1042)

Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊

Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077)

Sieh mal hier im Schaufenster die schöne Wäsche! Die werde ich mal anprobieren! ☊

Anh nhìn quần áo đẹp trong cửa kính kìa! Em sẽ thử mặc nó! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1082)

Was steht denn noch auf der Liste, was besorgt werden muss? ☊

Vậy còn gì trong danh sách nữa, còn gì phải làm nữa? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1085)

Außerdem kommt mein Onkel, der Bruder meines Vaters. ☊

Ngoài ra bác của anh cũng đến, đó là anh trai của bố anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1098)

Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊

Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107)

Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊

Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108)

Es werden viele Reden gehalten. ☊

Rất nhiều bài phát biểu được diễn ra. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1155)

In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊

Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157)

Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊

Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165)

Wolltest du denn nicht immer Journalistin werden? ☊

Vậy em không muốn trở thành nữ nhà báo nữa hả? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1189)

Ich werde Sie morgen wieder anrufen. ☊

Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị vào ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1230)

Ich werde ihn gerne benachrichtigen. ☊

Tôi sẽ giúp nhắn lại cho ông ấy / anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1261)

Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊

Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264)

Ich werde Sie so bald wie möglich zurückrufen. ☊

Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị sớm nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1313)

Bitte leiten Sie diese Beschwerde an die zuständige Person weiter. ☊

Yêu cầu anh / chị chuyển khiếu nại trên tới người có trách nhiệm xử lí. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1350)

Diese E-Mail ist eine interne Mitteilung. Sie darf nicht an Personen außerhalb des Unternehmens geschickt werden. ☊

Bức thư này mang tính nội bộ. Yêu cầu không tiết lộ cho người ngoài công ty. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1379)

Ich werde hier auf Sie warten. ☊

Tôi sẽ đợi anh / chị ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1501)

Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊

Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507)

Ich werde mich leider etwas verspäten. ☊

Rất tiếc tôi sẽ đến muộn một chút. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1563)

Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊

Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596)

Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊

Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600)

Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊

Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602)

Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊

Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649)

Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊

Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)

Ich werde mich darum kümmern. ☊

Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1729)

Ich werde das erledigen. ☊

Tôi sẽ giải quyết việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1730)

Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊

Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863)

Was werden meine Aufgaben sein? ☊

Công việc của tôi là gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1965)

Wie viel Tage Urlaub werde ich haben? ☊

Tôi sẽ có bao nhiêu ngày nghỉ? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1968)

Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊

Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981)

Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊

Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014)

Die Datei ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden. ☊

File bị hỏng và không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2073)

Die Festplatte muss neu konfiguriert werden. ☊

Ổ cứng phải được cấu hình lại. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2077)

Ich werde dieses Projekt leiten. ☊

Tôi sẽ điều hành dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2168)

Ich werde an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten. ☊

Tôi sẽ cùng làm việc trong dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2169)

Ich werde dieses Problem lösen. ☊

Tôi sẽ giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2198)

Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊

Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199)

Wir werden rechtzeitig fertig. ☊

Chúng ta sẽ hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2213)

Wir werden nicht rechtzeitig fertig. ☊

Chúng ta sẽ không hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2214)

Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊

Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218)

An diesem Produkt werden Sie lange Freude haben. ☊

Với sản phẩm này quí vị sẽ cảm thấy rất hài lòng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2260)

Ich werde Ihnen einen Techniker schicken. ☊

Tôi sẽ gửi một chuyên viên kỹ thuật tới chỗ quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2284)

Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊

Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287)

Bitte schicken Sie das Produkt an uns zurück: Wir werden es umtauschen. ☊

Quý khách làm ơn hãy gửi lại sản phẩm này cho chúng tôi: chúng tôi sẽ đổi sản phẩm khác. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2289)

Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊

Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307)

Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊

Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309)

Ich werde mich bei Ihnen melden. ☊

Tôi sẽ liên lạc với quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2346)

Ich werde die Ergebnisse meiner Forschungsarbeiten vorstellen. ☊

Tôi sẽ giới thiệu các kết quả từ công trình nghiên cứu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2366)

Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊

Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370)

Ich brauche einen Mietwagen in Wien. Ich werde den Wagen am Dienstag abholen und am Sonntag Abend zurückbringen. ☊

Tôi cần thuê một chiếc ôtô ở Viên. Tôi sẽ lấy chiếc xe vào thứ ba và trả lại vào tối chủ nhật. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2376)

Wir werden das defekte Produkt zurückschicken. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ gửi lại sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2489)

Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊

Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494)

Wir werden rechtliche Schritte einleiten. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ nhờ đến sự can thiệp của pháp luật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2495)

Wir werden diesen Fall unserem Anwalt übergeben. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2496)

Bitte füllen Sie unser Beschwerde-Formular aus. ☊

Làm ơn hãy điền vào mẫu khiếu nại này của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2511)

Wir werden Ihnen heute Ersatz schicken. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng thay thế cho quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2512)

Wir werden die defekte Ware selbstverständlich ersetzen. ☊

Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ thay thế những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2514)

Wir werden Ihnen den Kaufpreis natürlich zurückerstatten. ☊

Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ gửi trả lại tiền mua hàng cho ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2517)

Wir werden unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ liên lạc với luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2543)

Wir werden diesen Fall unserer Rechtsabteilung übergeben. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho phòng pháp lý của chúng tôi ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2544)

Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊

Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545)

Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548)

Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊

Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551)

Ich werde bei unserer Bank nachfragen, warum sich die Zahlung verzögert. ☊

Tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng, tại sao quá trình thanh toán bị chậm. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2552)

accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
Children must be accompanied by an adult. ☊ adult ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
You'll soon feel well again. ☊ again ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). ☊ allow ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
They'll eat almost anything. ☊ almost ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
Did you always want to be an actor? ☊ always ☊
I'll always love you. ☊ always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
He was anxious not to be misunderstood. ☊ anxious ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
When did mammals appear on the earth? ☊ appear ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
avoid sth: The accident could have been avoided. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
two doctors backed up by a team of nurses ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
to be killed in battle ☊ battle ☊
He wants to be (= become) a pilot when he grows up. ☊ be ☊
It's going to be a great match. ☊ be ☊
I'll be seeing him soon. ☊ be ☊
I'm always being criticized. ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
We'll know before long (= soon). ☊ before ☊
When will you begin recruiting? ☊ begin ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
He had a bet on the horses. ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
You'll feel all the better for a good night's sleep. ☊ better ☊
Families will be better off under the new law. ☊ be better off ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
A large body of people will be affected by the tax cuts. ☊ body ☊
Both his mother and his father will be there. ☊ both ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
I will contact you by letter. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
They're paid by the hour. ☊ by ☊
Look, calm down! We'll find her. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
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 ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
Jeff deceived me once already—I won't give him a second chance. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. ☊ chance ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
He will be sent back to England to face a charge of (= to be on trial for) armed robbery. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. ☊ check ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). ☊ close ☊
to get/turn colder ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
Most crimes are committed by young men. ☊ commit ☊
Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. ☊ common ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
a formal complaint ☊ complaint ☊
a letter of complaint ☊ complaint ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' ☊ congratulation ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
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 ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' ☊ of course ☊
The case took five years to come to court (= to be heard by the court). ☊ court ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
a herd of dairy cows (= cows kept for their milk) ☊ cow ☊
She's crazy—she ought to be locked up. ☊ crazy ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. ☊ crucial ☊
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor? ☊ cure ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
the current debate about tax ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. ☊ declare ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
The sitting room needs decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). ☊ die ☊
They are sold in many different colours. ☊ different ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
Try not to get too dirty! ☊ dirty ☊
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. ☊ disappointed ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
the distance of the earth from the sun ☊ distance ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
Are they going to get divorced? ☊ divorced ☊
do sb sth: I'll do you a copy. ☊ do ☊
We will do what we can to help. ☊ do ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Who'd have dreamt it? They're getting married. ☊ dream ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
the planet Earth ☊ earth ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
the earth's ozone layer ☊ earth ☊
The earth revolves around the sun. ☊ earth ☊
I must be the happiest person on earth! ☊ earth ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
a clod/lump/mound of earth ☊ earth ☊
I cleaned off the earth clinging to my boots. ☊ earth ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ end ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
Don't you ever get tired? ☊ ever ☊
I'll never ever do that again! ☊ ever ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
90% of the engines are exported to Europe. ☊ export ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
Let's face it, we're not going to win. ☊ face ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
Children grow up so fast these days. ☊ fast ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
fear sb/sth + adj.: Hundreds of people are feared dead. ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
Never fear/Fear not (= Don't worry), I shall return. ☊ fear ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
Quite a few people are going to arrive early. ☊ few ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
We will fight for as long as it takes. ☊ fight ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
They will now go through to the final. ☊ final ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
I thought you'd never finish! ☊ finish ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
Their prices are fixed until the end of the year (= will not change before then). ☊ fix ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
a flood of complaints ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
I think we're being followed. ☊ follow ☊
The moon exerts a force on the earth. ☊ force ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
I'll love you forever! ☊ forever ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
I'm going to paint the door frame white. ☊ frame ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
to gamble on the horses ☊ gamble ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ general ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
We're going to be late—let's get a taxi. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
Where do you want the piano to go (= be put)? ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
Cigarettes are going up in price. ☊ go up ☊
I think I'm going to faint. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
perishable/durable goods ☊ goods ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
2 metres above/below ground ☊ ground ☊
to grow old/bored/calm ☊ grow ☊
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. ☊ grow up ☊
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. ☊ guess ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). ☊ hair ☊
Our cat hates being handled. ☊ handle ☊
I'll be there whatever happens. ☊ happen ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
'I'm getting married.' 'So I've heard.' ☊ hear ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
to be heavily taxed ☊ heavily ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. ☊ hit ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
a horse and cart ☊ horse ☊
to be discharged from (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
We're paid by the hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
This is going to be a huge problem for us. ☊ huge ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. ☊ imaginary ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
I'm getting forgetful in my old age. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
Many herbs can be grown indoors. ☊ indoors ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
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 ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
Which post are you being interviewed for? ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). ☊ job ☊
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
to be crowned king ☊ king ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
I know things will turn out all right. ☊ know ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! ☊ last ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
She laughed to cover her nervousness. ☊ laugh ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. ☊ leave ☊
Should euthanasia be made legal? ☊ legal ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
a letter of complaint ☊ letter ☊
You will be notified by letter. ☊ letter ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
likely (to do sth): Tickets are likely to be expensive. ☊ likely ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). ☊ long ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
She was lucky enough to be chosen for the team. ☊ lucky ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
He'll go mad when he sees the damage. ☊ mad ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
They may well win. ☊ may ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
horse meat (= from a horse) ☊ meat ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
How much does it cost to become a member? ☊ member ☊
The military was/were called in to deal with the riot. ☊ military ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
Costs should be kept to a minimum. ☊ minimum ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. ☊ more ☊
I will torment you no more (= no longer). ☊ more ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
an expectant (= pregnant) mother ☊ mother ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
I'm being moved to the New York office. ☊ move ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
I'll speak to her myself. ☊ myself ☊
We came near to being killed. ☊ near ☊
There were complaints from nearby residents. ☊ nearby ☊
'We're going to lose.' 'Not necessarily.' ☊ not necessarily ☊
It may be necessary to buy a new one. ☊ necessary ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. ☊ need ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
Prices may be altered without notice. ☊ notice ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
be observed to do sth: He was observed to follow her closely. ☊ observe ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
+ speech: 'I'll do it,' she offered. ☊ offer ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
to get/grow old ☊ old ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
order (for sb/sth to do sth): He gave orders for the work to be started. ☊ order ☊
Dogs can be trained to obey orders. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
the origins of life on earth ☊ origin ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
I'll wear my other shoes—these are dirty. ☊ other ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
The outside of the house needs painting. ☊ outside ☊
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. ☊ overcome ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
to go/turn pale ☊ pale ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
I'll take a photo of you. ☊ photo ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
We will be creating 15 new posts next year. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
pour (sth): Will you pour the coffee? ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
I will do everything in my power to help you. ☊ power ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
to get/become pregnant ☊ pregnant ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
I'm pretty sure I'll be going. ☊ pretty ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. ☊ prevent ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. ☊ project ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
There have been many complaints from members of the public. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. ☊ punish ☊
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
to be crowned queen ☊ queen ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
You'll be quite comfortable here. ☊ quite ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. ☊ rarely ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
the position of the sun relative to the earth ☊ relative ☊
I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. ☊ relax ☊
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. ☊ relax ☊
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remove sth/sb: Illegally parked vehicles will be removed. ☊ remove ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
All the old carpets need replacing. ☊ replace ☊
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. ☊ reply ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
rescue sb/sth + adj.: She had despaired of ever being rescued alive. ☊ rescue ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
The earth moves round the sun. ☊ round ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
We live in a society where we are ruled by the clock. ☊ rule ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. ☊ scared ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ 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 ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
to be under sentence of death ☊ sentence ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken 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 ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. ☊ severe ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
We shan't be gone long. ☊ shall ☊
Profits are shared out yearly. ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). ☊ sick ☊
Keep out of sight (= stay where you cannot be seen). ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
to lose your sight (= to become blind) ☊ sight ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
Anxiety can be caused by lack of sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
Join a social club to make new friends. ☊ social ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). ☊ some ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
If you say you're sorry we'll forgive you. ☊ sorry ☊
The cupboards need sorting out. ☊ sort sth out ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Don't let him spoil your evening. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
Substantial numbers of people support the reforms. ☊ substantial ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
'They're getting married.' 'Surely not! ' ☊ surely ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
swallow sth + adj.: The pills should be swallowed whole. ☊ swallow ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. ☊ swell ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
The sign must be taken down. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
I won't take up any more of your time. ☊ take up sth ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
The nights are getting longer. ☊ the ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. ☊ through ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
I'll explain to you where everything goes. ☊ to ☊
I am going to tell you a story. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
The house was said to be haunted. ☊ to ☊
He kicked the earth with the toe of his boot. ☊ toe ☊
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. ☊ too ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. ☊ twist ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
unite in doing sth: We will unite in fighting crime. ☊ unite ☊
unite (behind/against sb/sth): Will they unite behind the new leader? ☊ unite ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. ☊ unless ☊
The truck driver was waiting to unload. ☊ unload ☊
the upper deck ☊ upper ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
I've been off work with an upset stomach. ☊ upset ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
warm sth/sb/yourself (up): I'll warm up some milk. ☊ warm ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. ☊ waste ☊
Which way (= for which party) are you going to vote? ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
No way am I going to drive them there. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
Bananas are sold by weight. ☊ weight ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
The surface must be well prepared before you start to paint. ☊ well ☊
Try not to get your shoes wet. ☊ wet ☊
I wonder where they will take us to. ☊ where ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
They won't lend us any more money. ☊ will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
'Will you help me?' 'Willingly.' ☊ willingly ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
Could you put your complaint in writing? ☊ in writing ☊
It was wrong of me to get so angry. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. ☊ yet ☊