able 
有能力的 ☊ → 能干的 ☊ → ☊ → 
able 
เก็บโต๊ะ ☊ gepL dtoH 
pouvoir ☊ 
Có khả năng 
聪明 
klug 
vegetables ☊ 
rau ☊ Food table ☊ bàn ☊ Objects The table and the chair (table and chair) ☊ Bàn và ghế ☊ Objects The table is light brown. ☊ Chiếc bàn có màu nâu nhạt. ☊ Colors He buys an old table. ☊ Anh ấy mua một cái bàn cũ. ☊ Adjectives 1 You have a luxurious table. ☊ Bạn có một cái bàn xa xỉ. ☊ Adjectives 1 The chair is behind the table. ☊ Cái ghế ở phía sau cái bàn. ☊ Prepositions 1 The cat is using the tablet (computer). ☊ Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. ☊ Objects 2 tablet ☊ máy tính bảng ☊ Objects 2 How many customers are buying vegetables in the supermarket? ☊ Có bao nhiêu khách hàng đang mua rau trong siêu thị? ☊ People Does her tablet explode? ☊ Cái máy tính bảng của cô ấy nổ không? ☊ Verbs 4 There is a big spider on the tablet. ☊ Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. ☊ Animals 2 Is time the most valuable? ☊ Thời gian là quý giá nhất? ☊ Adjectives 2 valuable ☊ quý giá ☊ Adjectives 2 This table is lower than that table. ☊ Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. ☊ Adjectives 2 I always feel they are not suitable. ☊ Tôi luôn cảm thấy họ không phù hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2 suitable ☊ phù hợp ☊ Adjectives 2 He is not the suitable person for our team. ☊ Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2 We are looking for suitable solutions. ☊ Chúng tôi đang tìm những giải pháp thích hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2 suitable. ☊ thích hợp ☊ Adjectives 2 Health is the most valuable. ☊ Sức khoẻ là quý giá nhất. ☊ Medical The man almost breaks the table. ☊ Người đàn ông suýt làm gãy cái bàn. ☊ Medical Your achievement is very remarkable. ☊ Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3 I want to hear a remarkable event. ☊ Tôi muốn nghe một sự kiện nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3 remarkable ☊ nổi bật ☊ Adjectives 3 The world economy is not stable. ☊ Kinh tế thế giới không ổn định. ☊ Adjectives 3 stable ☊ ổn định ☊ Adjectives 3 Her success is so admirable. ☊ Thành công của cô ấy thật đáng nể. ☊ Adjectives 3 admirable ☊ đáng nể ☊ Adjectives 3 However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit ☊ Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. ☊ History Her level is not suitable for this company. ☊ Trình độ của cô ấy không phù hợp với công ty này. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 I see the cat on a dusty table. ☊ Tôi thấy con mèo trên một cái bàn bụi bặm. ☊ Reduplicative Words like: able → →
literate, able to read ☊ biết chữ ☊ enduring, lasting, able to last long ☊ bền lâu ☊ high personality, able man ☊ cao nhân ☊ to not yet be able to, not be able to do (before sth else happens) ☊ chưa kịp ☊ to be able to stand, able to tolerate, able to put up with ☊ chịu được ☊ to have never, not yet been able to ☊ có bao giờ được ☊ (1) polite (2) to be able to ☊
có phép ☊ to have reason, be able to reason, reach the age of reason ☊ có trí khôn ☊ being able to finish what one has started ☊ có đầu có đuôi ☊ to be hardly able to lift (one’s limbs) ☊ cất nhắc ☊ to not (be able to) stand or bear sth ☊ không chịu nổi ☊ to be unacceptable, not be able to accept ☊ không thể chấp nhận ☊ to be able to; possible, -able ☊ khả ☊ to be able to do ☊ làm được ☊ to not be able to figure out ☊ nghĩ không ra ☊ be able to sit up (after being laid up), raise (a little, slightly, lift) (a little, slightly) ☊ nhóc nhách ☊ to be able to speak fluent Chinese ☊ nói được tiếng hoa lưu loát ☊ (1) to rise, surface, become; in relief (2) to be able to ☊
nổi ☊ to be very pleased (to be able to do sth) ☊ rất hân hạnh được ☊ will not be able to ☊ sẽ không thể nào ☊ will be able to do ☊ sẽ làm được ☊ to be able to, can ☊ đặng ☊ readable, legible; to be able to read ☊ đọc được ☊ 14
These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊ 174
She's sitting on the table. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi trên bàn. ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 546
The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊ 565
Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊ 595
I put my bag on the table. (PAST TENSE) ☊ Tôi đã để túi của tôi ở trên bàn. ☊ 1473
You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊ 1659
There's a book on the table. ☊ Có một quyển sách trên bàn. ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1846
uncomfortable? ☊ Tối qua tôi ngủ không ngon. - Vậy à? Giường không được thoải mái à? ☊ 1973
My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn. ☊ Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> 2017 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'>
If you have a car, you're able to get around more easily. > Having a car enables you to get around more easily. Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> ☊ Nếu cậu có xe hơi thì cậu có thể đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. > Có xe hơi cho phép cậu đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. ☊ 2041
help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2148
Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ 2358
If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself. ☊ Nếu có người tấn công cậu, cậu cần biết tự vệ. ☊ 2372
I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. ☊ Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi. ☊ 2427
We're able to solve most of the problems we have. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi. ☊ 2535
Ten people applied for the job, none of whom were suitable. ☊ Mười người đã nộp đơn xin việc mà không một ai phù hợp. ☊ 2551
reasonable. ☊ Hầu hết gợi ý được đưa ra tại buổi họp không hợp lí lắm. ☊ 2741
Since it was too hot to sit in the sun, we found a table IN the shade. ☊ Vì ngồi nắng quá nóng nên chúng tôi đã tìm một chiếc bàn trong bóng râm. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2898
Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊ 2947
The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. ☊ Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi. ☊ Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
He was unable to account for the error. ☊ account for sth ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
a table, two chairs and a desk ☊ and ☊
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets ☊ appearance ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. ☊ arrive ☊
Assistant Chief Constable Owen ☊ assistant ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates. ☊ attractive ☊
available resources/facilities ☊ available ☊
readily/freely/publicly/generally available ☊ available ☊
Tickets are available free of charge from the school. ☊ available ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
Every available doctor was called to the scene. ☊ available ☊
Will she be available this afternoon? ☊ available ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ available ☊
a rechargeable battery ☊ battery ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals. ☊ benefit ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
We ought to be able to manage it between us. ☊ between ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. ☊ book ☊
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent ☊ broadly ☊
overhead/underground cables ☊ cable ☊
a 10 000 volt cable ☊ cable ☊
fibre-optic cable ☊ cable ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
capable of sth: You are capable of better work than this. ☊ capable ☊
capable of doing sth: He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. ☊ capable ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
She's a very capable teacher. ☊ capable ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
His albums are available on CD and online. ☊ CD ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
a table and chairs ☊ chair ☊
The kids chased each other around the kitchen table. ☊ chase ☊
not suitable for young children ☊ child ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
available in 12 different colours ☊ colour ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
He makes a comfortable living. ☊ comfortable ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
Are you comfortable? ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
It's such a comfortable bed. ☊ comfortable ☊
These new shoes are not very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
a warm comfortable house ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Damage to the building was considerable. ☊ considerable ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. ☊ content ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
a corner table/seat/cupboard ☊ corner ☊
I hit my knee on the corner of the table. ☊ corner ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
Will you be able to cure him, Doctor? ☊ cure ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. ☊ debate ☊
a table decoration ☊ decoration ☊
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? ☊ delivery ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
severely disabled ☊ disabled ☊
He was born disabled. ☊ disabled ☊
facilities for disabled people ☊ disabled ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage ☊ disadvantage ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
I had to bend double to get under the table. ☊ double ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
vegetables that are easy to grow ☊ easy ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
a new programme to enable older people to study at college ☊ enable ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. ☊ encounter ☊
That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table. ☊ end ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
an enjoyable weekend/experience ☊ enjoyable ☊
highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable ☊ enjoyable ☊
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. ☊ exercise ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
an enjoyable/exciting/unusual/unforgettable, etc. experience ☊ experience ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. ☊ find ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
the electric currents flowing through the cables ☊ flow ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
We got a new table for the dining room. ☊ for ☊
Copies are available for two dollars each. ☊ for ☊
For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable. ☊ for ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
vegetables fresh from the garden ☊ fresh ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fruit ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
The new drug will be generally available from January. ☊ generally ☊
A good lawyer might be able to get you off. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children. ☊ give ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). ☊ good ☊
perishable/durable goods ☊ goods ☊
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. ☊ grade ☊
There was a great big pile of books on the table. ☊ great ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
He's hearing-impaired (= not able to hear well). ☊ hearing ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
The table is available in several different heights. ☊ height ☊
It helped being able to talk about it. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. ☊ knock ☊
a table/desk/bicycle, etc. lamp ☊ lamp ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ land ☊
to lay the table ☊ lay ☊
to lay a carpet/cable/pipe ☊ lay ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
She led the horse back into the stable. ☊ lead ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. ☊ limited ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
a low wall/building/table ☊ low ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
make sth: to make a table/dress/cake ☊ make ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. ☊ market ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). ☊ match ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
Have you got enough memory available to run the program? ☊ memory ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
I like most vegetables. ☊ most ☊
I found myself unable to speak. ☊ myself ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life. ☊ normal ☊
She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. ☊ note ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
vegetable oils ☊ oil ☊
Put it down on the table. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
There are only a limited number of tickets available. ☊ only ☊
The book lay open on the table. ☊ open ☊
open sth: Open the map on the table. ☊ open ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent ☊ opponent ☊
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). ☊ opposite ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
Children ought to be able to read by the age of 7. ☊ ought to ☊
There was a lamp hanging over the table. ☊ over ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. ☊ pass ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
a memorable phrase ☊ phrase ☊
We were able to pick up the BBC World Service. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
I've set a place for you at the table. ☊ place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
We are always pleased to be able to help. ☊ pleased ☊
a vegetable plot ☊ plot ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. ☊ prepared ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
highly/quite/most probable ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
We should be able to sell the house at a profit. ☊ profit ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
Pull your chair nearer the table. ☊ pull ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
Is it available in sufficient quantity? ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
You'll be quite comfortable here. ☊ quite ☊
a racing stable ☊ racing ☊
He was unable to contact Blake by radio. ☊ radio ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. ☊ reach ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available ☊ reduction ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
She was a truly remarkable woman. ☊ remarkable ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
It was impossible to remove the stain from the tablecloth. ☊ remove ☊
The results are reproduced in Table 2. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock. ☊ reserve ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
They rose from the table. ☊ rise ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
There's room for one more at the table. ☊ room ☊
I'll move the table—it takes up too much room. ☊ room ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
rough wooden tables ☊ rough ☊
They were all sitting round the table. ☊ round ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. ☊ run ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
Doctors were unable to save her. ☊ save ☊
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. ☊ secure ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
Could you set the table for dinner? ☊ set ☊
The table was set for six guests. ☊ set ☊
She set a tray down on the table. ☊ set ☊
severely disabled ☊ severely ☊
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on. ☊ sew ☊
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? ☊ share ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
Singles are available from £50 per night. ☊ single ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
Have some more vegetables. ☊ some ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
renewable energy sources ☊ source ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
I've never been able to spell. ☊ spell ☊
She stood rooted to the spot with fear (= unable to move). ☊ spot ☊
to spread a cloth on a table ☊ spread ☊
stable prices ☊ stable ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The horse was led back to its stable. ☊ stable ☊
His stables are near Oxford. ☊ stable ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
She has a remarkable inner strength. ☊ strength ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
He struck the table with his fist. ☊ strike ☊
a white tablecloth with red stripes ☊ stripe ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
a suitable candidate ☊ suitable ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
a suitable place for a picnic ☊ suitable ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
a kitchen table ☊ table ☊
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
to lay the table ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
Children must learn to behave at table. ☊ table ☊
a billiard/snooker/pool table ☊ table ☊
vitamin tablets ☊ tablet ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
Will you take your books off the table? ☊ take ☊
Did the burglars take anything valuable? ☊ take ☊
The table takes up too much room. ☊ take up sth ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
The board is available in four thicknesses. ☊ thickness ☊
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. ☊ thin ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
Would Mark be able to help?It's just a thought. ☊ thought ☊
Tickets are available from the Arts Centre at £5.00. ☊ ticket ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
He lay there, unable to move. ☊ unable ☊
I tried to contact him but was unable to. ☊ unable ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
uncomfortable shoes ☊ uncomfortable ☊
I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
There was an uncomfortable silence. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
underground cables ☊ underground ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
Lay the cards face up (= facing upwards) on the table. ☊ up ☊
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. ☊ upwards ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
a valuable experience ☊ valuable ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
This advice was to prove valuable. ☊ valuable ☊
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. ☊ valuable ☊
valuable antiques ☊ valuable ☊
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. ☊ vary ☊
green vegetables (= for example cabbage ) ☊ vegetable ☊
root vegetables (= for example carrots ) ☊ vegetable ☊
a salad of raw vegetables ☊ vegetable ☊
a vegetable garden/patch/plot ☊ vegetable ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
wash yourself: She was no longer able to wash herself. ☊ wash ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
He's well able to take care of himself. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
The carpet is available in different widths. ☊ width ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
pouvoir ☊ tu peux jouer de la guitare électrique ☊
capable ☊ je ne suis pas capable de répondre à votre question ☊
honorable ☊ c’est un but honorable ☊
table ☊ la bouteille est là sur la table ☊
convenir ☊ seul un partenaire de même philosophie pourra leur convenir ☊
disponible ☊ j’utilise des outils disponibles sans restriction ☊
favorable ☊ l’évolution a été particulièrement favorable ☊
considérable ☊ nous avons réalisé des progrès considérables ☊
incapable ☊ il est incapable de rentrer dans des détails concrets ☊
durable ☊ la transgenèse promeut une agriculture durable ☊
raisonnable ☊ soyez raisonnable, rentrez vous reposer ☊
remarquable ☊ c’est remarquable, ce qui peut être fait ☊
probable ☊ il est probable que le visa sera refusé ☊
incroyable ☊ moi, j’ai passé une nuit incroyable ☊
mobile ☊ les organisateurs louent des toilettes mobiles ☊
malheureux ☊ tu es l’homme le plus malheureux que je connaisse ☊
inévitable ☊ le terrorisme n’est jamais inévitable ☊
stable ☊ l’univers est stable et l’homme y aura toujours sa place ☊
acceptable ☊ une personne doit avoir un revenu acceptable ☊
formidable ☊ j’ai fait quelques rencontres formidables ☊
variable ☊ c’est très variable, ça dépend ☊
agréable ☊ c’est une chambre très agréable ☊
comparable ☊ le bruit était comparable à une explosion ☊
accessible ☊ je pense être un patron plutôt accessible ☊
légume ☊ je ne mange pas de légumes non plus ☊
horaire ☊ j’ai un horaire assez chargé ☊
propice ☊ la situation n’était pas très propice ☊
applicable ☊ plusieurs techniques sont sans doute applicables– ☊
équitable ☊ ce n’était ni juste ni équitable ☊
dépendant ☊ en amour, vous serez dépendant, heureux ou malheureux ☊
vulnérable ☊ une femme tamoule est une personne vulnérable au Sri Lanka ☊
préférable ☊ madame, je crois préférable que nous discutions en privé ☊
adéquat ☊ la protection sociale n’est pas adéquate ☊
handicapé ☊ il y a aussi les handicapés physiques ☊
nerveux ☊ les tests me rendent nerveux ☊
apte ☊ la France est parfaitement apte à s’adapter ☊
notable ☊ il y a des disparités notables entre pays ☊
souhaitable ☊ une dictature militaire n’est pas souhaitable dans ce pays ☊
confortable ☊ ce canapé n’est pas très confortable ☊
portable ☊ j’achèterai un portable et je t’appellerai ☊
comptable ☊ le fruit d’une froide évaluation comptable ☊
instable ☊ je regardai avec effroi ces êtres instables ☊
fiable ☊ elle est très fiable, croyez-moi ☊
sympathique ☊ je vous trouve incroyablement sympathiques ☊
rentable ☊ cette activité a été rapidement rentable ☊
modéré ☊ j’espère que vous êtes modéré dans vos habitudes ☊
redoutable ☊ tu as été notre plus redoutable ennemi ☊
avantageux ☊ les prix étaient plus avantageux ☊
convenable ☊ ils ont droit à une retraite convenable ☊
insupportable ☊ l’horreur de cette agonie était insupportable ☊
prévisible ☊ le dénie est la plus prévisible des réponses humaines ☊
improbable ☊ l’unanimité était assez improbable ☊
innombrable ☊ son existence résulte d’innombrables morts ☊
intolérable ☊ leurs conditions de vie deviennent intolérables ☊
câble ☊ le câble est bloqué ☊
regrettable ☊ la perte d’une vie est toujours regrettable ☊
compréhensible ☊ il est compréhensible que le public soit inquiet ☊
défavorable ☊ le climat était trop défavorable ☊
viable ☊ la négociation est le seul moyen viable de résoudre le conflit ☊