INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

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EVP abandon

EVP abandoned

EVP and

EVP band

EVP bandage

EVP brand

EVP brand-new

EVP broadband

EVP candidate

EVP candle

EVP candy

EVP command

EVP commander

EVP dandelion

EVP demand

EVP demand

EVP demanding

EVP expand

EVP farmland

EVP grand

EVP grandchild

EVP granddad

EVP granddaughter

EVP grandfather

EVP grandma

EVP grandmother

EVP grandpa

EVP grandparent

EVP grandson

EVP hand

EVP hand

EVP handbag

EVP handball

EVP hand-held

EVP handicap

EVP handicapped

EVP handicraft

EVP handkerchief

EVP handle

EVP handle

EVP handout

EVP handrail

EVP handshake

EVP handsome

EVP handwriting

EVP handy

EVP husband

EVP island

EVP islander

EVP land

EVP land

EVP landing

EVP landlady

EVP landlord

EVP landscape

EVP landslide

EVP left-hand

EVP lowland

EVP merchandise

EVP misunderstand

EVP misunderstanding

EVP motherland

EVP offhand

EVP outstanding

EVP pandemic

EVP right-hand

EVP sand

EVP sandal

EVP sandstone

EVP sandwich

EVP sandy

EVP scandal

EVP second-hand

EVP second-hand

EVP stand

EVP stand

EVP standard

EVP standard

EVP standby

EVP standstill

EVP strand

EVP thousand

EVP understand

EVP understandable

EVP understanding

EVP understanding

EVP wander

EVP wetland

EVP beforehand

EVP candid

EVP candidly

EVP notwithstanding

EVP landscape

EVP verandah

EVP squander

EVP brandish

EVP blandishment

EVP sandwiched

EVP vandalize

EVP vandal

EVP standing

EVP self-aggrandizement/self-aggrandisement

OXF3000ZH:

abandon

OXF3000ZH:

abandoned

OXF3000ZH:

and

OXF3000ZH:

band

OXF3000ZH:

bandage

OXF3000ZH:

brand

OXF3000ZH:

candidate

OXF3000ZH:

candy

OXF3000ZH:

command

OXF3000ZH:

demand

OXF3000ZH:

expand

OXF3000ZH:

grand

OXF3000ZH:

grandchild

OXF3000ZH:

granddaughter

OXF3000ZH:

grandfather

OXF3000ZH:

grandmother

OXF3000ZH:

grandparent

OXF3000ZH:

grandson

OXF3000ZH:

hand

OXF3000ZH:

handle

OXF3000ZH:

husband

OXF3000ZH:

island

OXF3000ZH:

land

OXF3000ZH:

landscape

OXF3000ZH:

outstanding

OXF3000ZH:

sand

OXF3000ZH:

stand

OXF3000ZH:

standard

OXF3000ZH:

understand

OXF3000ZH:

understanding

OXF3000ZH:

wander

3000TH:

products made outside of Thailand or in country

3000TH:

right (hand) side

3000TH:

to be attractive and charming

3000TH:

to understand that

3000TH:

and you, what about you

3000TH:

landlord

3000TH:

men and women

3000TH:

great grandfather (maternal)

3000TH:

on the right (hand side)

3000TH:

on the left (hand side)

3000TH:

brandy (loanword)

3000TH:

grandparents

3000TH:

right hand

3000TH:

secondhand

3000TH:

sandals

3000TH:

hot and muggy

3000TH:

two thousand (2000)

3000TH:

great grandchild

3000TH:

pay for, put up the money for, stand good for

3000TH:

to spread, expand, extend

3000TH:

handbag

3000TH:

handle, shaft, hilt; classifier for pen, pencil

3000TH:

land (as opposed to sea)

3000TH:

etc., and so on, for example

3000TH:

plot (of land)

3000TH:

handtowel, napkin

3000TH:

bandage

3000TH:

land, territory, country

3000TH:

standard, criterion

3000TH:

Thailand (informal)

3000TH:

great grandmother (maternal)

3000TH:

polite particle: used in statements and questions by males

3000TH:

polite particle: used by male and female

3000TH:

island, isle

3000TH:

to expand

3000TH:

earth, land, ground

3000TH:

the same, equal (quantity and size)

3000TH:

product, merchandise, goods

3000TH:

husband (informal)

3000TH:

goods, merchandise, commodity

3000TH:

ten-thousand (10,000)

3000TH:

handsome

3000TH:

nephew, grandson

3000TH:

niece, granddaughter

3000TH:

to endure, stand, tolerate

3000TH:

sand

3000TH:

New Zealand

3000TH:

Netherlands

3000TH:

Thailand

3000TH:

Finland

3000TH:

boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife

3000TH:

to come and pick up

3000TH:

grandmother (father's mother)

3000TH:

grandmother, your mother’s mother and women of that age

3000TH:

rai, a unit of land measure; farm

3000TH:

and, and then

3000TH:

Switzerland

3000TH:

Switzerland

3000TH:

hundred thousand (100,000,000)

3000TH:

English, England

3000TH:

classifier for things and inanimate objects

3000TH:

northeast (in Thailand)

3000TH:

Holland

3000TH:

to be tasteless, bland

3000TH:

from (such and such a time or starting point), since

3000TH:

candle

3000TH:

business, affairs, errands

3000TH:

baht, ticals (the monetary unit of Thailand)

3000TH:

England

3000TH:

thousand (1000)

3000TH:

brand, trade name

3000TH:

to stand

3000TH:

to close the eyes, distinguishes between sleeping and lying down

3000TH:

nephew, niece, grandchild

3000TH:

don’t (for strong or urgent commands)

3000TH:

classifier for cars, and other transportations

3000TH:

aunt (parent’s older sisters and women of that age)

3000TH:

and

3000TH:

too, also, the same (characteristics and qualities)

3000TH:

spoon and fork

3000TH:

land (din means dirt or soil)

3000TH:

to lie down and relax

3000TH:

to sit down and relax

3000TH:

sweet and sour

3000TH:

band-aid, plaster

3000TH:

area code, address and postal codes

3000TH:

to understand, see, know

3000TH:

grandfather (mother’s father and men of that age), eye

3000TH:

husband (formal, polite)

3000TH:

top garments, such as shirts and blouses, woman’s dress

3000TH:

to understand

3000TH:

hand

3000TH:

grandfather (father's father), father-in-law (husband's father), crab

3000TH:

to wash (e.g. dishes, hands)

3000TH:

with, by, at, and

3000TH:

behind, back, classifier for houses and buildings

5000FR:

and

5000FR:

to understand

5000FR:

handsome, fine, right

5000FR:

hand

5000FR:

earth, world, soil, land

5000FR:

request, demand

5000FR:

billion, thousand million

5000FR:

to treat, handle, deal with

5000FR:

to require, demand

5000FR:

to give up, abandon

5000FR:

to order, command

5000FR:

band, strip

5000FR:

beforehand

5000FR:

a thousand

5000FR:

thousand

5000FR:

island

5000FR:

demand, strictness

5000FR:

candidate

5000FR:

brand, mark

5000FR:

term, mandate

5000FR:

husband

5000FR:

pension; room and board, boarding school

5000FR:

norm, standard

5000FR:

scandal, uproar

5000FR:

to grow, increase, expand

5000FR:

husband, spouse

5000FR:

to widen, expand

5000FR:

remarkable, outstanding

5000FR:

claim, demand

5000FR:

understanding, agreement

5000FR:

to expand, enrich, make somebody rich

5000FR:

merchandise, commodity

5000FR:

standing

5000FR:

land, earth

5000FR:

mandatory, compulsory

5000FR:

landscape, scenery, countryside

5000FR:

command, order, commandment

5000FR:

abandonment, desertion, withdrawal

5000FR:

understanding, comprehension

5000FR:

underground, clandestine

5000FR:

to unload, land, disembark

5000FR:

territorial, land

5000FR:

handful, fistful, handle

5000FR:

replacement, standing in

5000FR:

tail, handle, stalk, stem, rear

5000FR:

sand

5000FR:

demanding, difficult

5000FR:

propaganda

5000FR:

application, candidacy, candidature

5000FR:

handle, sleeve

5000FR:

mastery, command, control, master’s degree

5000FR:

superb, magnificient, handsome, gorgeous

5000FR:

scandalous, outrageous

5000FR:

to handle, manipulate

5000FR:

to go at fiercely and unrelentingly

5000FR:

to handle, arrange; domestic

5000FR:

millennium, thousand-year- old

5000FR:

disabled, handicapped

5000FR:

misunderstanding

5000FR:

homeland, home country

5000FR:

to order, command, prescribe, stipulate

5000FR:

support, stand

5000FR:

grandfather

5000FR:

handling, manipulation

5000FR:

to brandish, wield, wave

5000FR:

grandmother

5000FR:

handicap

5000FR:

to bequeath, hand down, pass on

5000FR:

standard, switchboard

5000FR:

commander

5000FR:

reference, benchmark, landmark

5000FR:

to handicap

5000FR:

landing, level, flat

5000FR:

to dissolve, disband, break up

5000FR:

manuscript, handwritten

5000FR:

to amplify, magnify, expand

5000FR:

land-related, land, fundamental

5000FR:

comprehensible, understandable

5000FR:

to blame, reprimand

5000FR:

earthling; landowner, countryman

5000FR:

to manhandle, ill-treat, misuse, slight

5000FR:

to shock, scandalize

OXF3000:

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abandon

OXF3000N

abandoned

OXF3000N

and

OXF3000N

band

OXF3000N

bandage

OXF3000N

brand

OXF3000N

candidate

OXF3000N

candy

OXF3000N

command

OXF3000N

demand

OXF3000N

expand

OXF3000N

grand

OXF3000N

grandchild

OXF3000N

granddaughter

OXF3000N

grandson

OXF3000N

hand

OXF3000N

handle

OXF3000N

husband

OXF3000N

island

OXF3000N

land

OXF3000N

landscape

OXF3000N

outstanding

OXF3000N

sand

OXF3000N

stand

OXF3000N

stand up

OXF3000N

standard

OXF3000N

understand

OXF3000N

understanding

OXF3000N

wander

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and ☊ Và ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1
A mug and a glove ☊ Một cái ca và một cái găng tay ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1
The goat and the chicken eat. ☊ Con dê và con gà ăn. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1
The menu and the book. ☊ Thực đơn và sách ☊ Basics 2
Goodbye and see you again.Goodbye and see you later. ☊ Tạm biệt và hẹn gặp lại ☊ Common Phrases
Cat and mouse ☊ Mèo và chuột ☊ Animals 1
The buffalo and the ox are animals. ☊ Con trâu và con bò là động vật. ☊
shirt and skirt ☊ Áo và váy ☊ Clothing
The sweater and the coat / sweater and coat ☊ Áo lạnh và áo khoác ☊ Clothing
She sells food and fruits. ☊ Cô ấy bán thức ăn và trái cây. ☊ Verbs 1
He works and she cooks. ☊ Anh ấy làm việc và cô ấy nấu ăn. ☊ Verbs 1
You dance and I sing. (# buy) ☊ Bạn múa và tôi hát. ☊ Verbs 1
He stands. ☊ Anh ấy đứng. ☊ Verbs 1
I stand and sing. ☊ Tôi đứng hát. ☊ Verbs 1
The little boy sits and reads a book. ☊ Cậu bé ngồi đọc sách. ☊ Verbs 1
The man stands and the woman sits. ☊ Người đàn ông đứng và người phụ nữ ngồi. ☊ Verbs 1
The table and the chair (table and chair) ☊ Bàn và ghế ☊ Objects
She opens the window and says hello. ☊ Cô ấy mở cửa sổ và nói xin chào. ☊ Objects
White and black ☊ Trắng và đen ☊ Colors
My shirt is light violet and deep gray. ☊ Cái áo của tôi có màu tím nhạt và xám đậm. ☊ Colors
The phone is really handy / convenient. ☊ Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. ☊ Adjectives 1
The man speaks both Vietnamese and English. ☊ Người đàn ông nói cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh. ☊ Conjunctions
Both the cat and the dog like meat. ☊ Cả con mèo và con chó thích thịt. ☊ Conjunctions
four thousand four hundred ☊ Bốn nghìn bốn trăm ☊ Numbers
Six million seven hundred thousand ☊ ☊ Numbers
Nine thousand three hundred forty-five ☊ Chín nghìn ba trăm bốn mươi lăm ☊ Numbers
Seven thousand seven hundred seventy-seven ☊ Bảy nghìn bảy trăm bảy mươi bảy ☊ Numbers
The sixth, the seventh and the eighth ☊ Thứ sáu, thứ bảy và thứ tám ☊ Ordinal numbers
She does not understand the book. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu quyển sách. ☊ Verbs 2
understand ☊ hiểu ☊ Verbs 2
You do not understand Vietnamese. ☊ Bạn không hiểu tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 2
The children turn off the light and sleep. ☊ Những đứa trẻ tắt đèn và ngủ. ☊ Verbs 2
We watch tv and have a discussion. ☊ Chúng tôi xem tivi và thảo luận. ☊ Verbs 2
A millennium has one thousand years. ☊ Một thiên niên kỷ có một nghìn năm. ☊ Dates and Time
The elder brother and the younger brother ☊ Anh trai và em trai ☊ Family
My younger brother and younger sister have three fishes. ☊ Em trai và em gái của tôi có ba con cá. ☊ Family
husband ☊ chồng ☊ Family
The older brother and the older sister ☊ Anh trai và chị gái ☊ Family
My father and my mother ☊ Bố tôi và mẹ tôi ☊ Family
grandmother ☊ bà ☊ Family
grandfather ☊ ông ☊ Family
The woman writes her first name and last name. ☊ Người phụ nữ viết tên và họ của cô ấy. ☊ Family
Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1
Which ocean is the largest and which ocean is the smallest? ☊ Đại dương nào lớn nhất và đại dương nào nhỏ nhất? ☊ Geography
island ☊ đảo ☊ Geography
A man, a valley and an apple ☊ Một người đàn ông, một thung lũng và một quả táo ☊ Geography
You go to Antarctica and see three bamboo trees there? Really ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 2
England ☊ Nước Anh ☊ Countries 1
Holland ☊ Nước Hà Lan ☊ Countries 1
Do you want to live in Switzerland? ☊ Bạn có muốn sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ không? ☊ Countries 1
South Korea and India have many delicious dishes. ☊ Hàn Quốc và Ấn Độ có nhiều món ăn ngon. ☊ Countries 1
The woman speaks Russian, English and Dutch. ☊ Người phụ nữ nói tiếng Nga, tiếng Anh và tiếng Hà Lan. ☊ Countries 1
The man and the woman have patience. ☊ Người đàn ông và người phụ nữcó sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ Nominalization
They are friendly actors and singers. ☊ Họ là những diễn viên và ca sĩthân thiện. ☊ Jobs 1
The nurses and the doctors ☊ Các y tá và các bác sĩ ☊ Jobs 1
He appears and starts following us. ☊ ☊
My secretary is a diligent and independent person. ☊ ☊ Attributes
Learning and practicing a language require patience. ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5
Thanks for your support and cooperation. ☊ Cảm ơn vì sự hỗ trợ và sự hợp tác của bạn. ☊ Verbs 2.5
The computer and the keyboard ☊ Máy tính và bàn phím ☊ Objects 2
And I love you too. ☊ Và tôi cũng yêu em. ☊ Conjunctions 2
This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places
the elder brother and the younger brother ☊ Anh trai và em trai ☊ Places
The son and the daughter ☊ Con trai và con gái ☊ Family
How many colors does the flag of the Netherlands have? ☊ Cờ của nước có bao nhiêu màu ? ☊ Countries 2
The Netherlands ☊ Hà Lan ☊ Countries 2
I want to study in Thailand. ☊ Tôi muốn học ở Thái Lan. ☊ Countries 2
Thailand ☊ Thái Lan ☊ Countries 2
What are the landmarks of Vietnam? ☊ Những danh lam thắng cảnh của Việt Nam là gì? ☊ Travel
landmark ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ Travel
You cannot mix water and cooking oil. ☊ Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. ☊ Verbs 3
He appears and stars following us. ☊ Anh ấy xuất hiện và bắt đầu đi theo chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 3
And she will be loved. ☊ Và cô ấy sẽ được yêu. ☊ Passive
There is nothing between her and me. ☊ Không có gì giữa cô ấy và tôi. ☊ Prepositions 2
Which country is between Spain and France? ☊ Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? ☊ Prepositions 2
He is on the left and she is on the right ☊ Anh ấy ở bên trái và cô ấy ở bên phải. ☊ Prepositions 2
He smiles and tells me that he loves me. ☊ Anh ấy cười và nói với tôi rằng anh ấy yêu tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 3
Happiness is a place between too little and too much. ☊ Hạnh phúc là một nơi giữa quá ít và quá nhiều. ☊ Common Phrases 3
If you are me, you will understand. ☊ Bạn mà là tôi, bạn sẽ hiểu. ☊ Common Phrases 3
He betrayed us and we do not support this. ☊ Anh ấy đã phản bội chúng tôi vàchúng tôi không ủng hộ điều này. ☊ Relative Clauses
She smiles at me and that makes me happy. ☊ Cô ấy cười với tôi và điều đó làm tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses
The friendship between me and him is very special. ☊ Tình bạn giữa tôi và anh ấy rất đặc biệt. ☊ People
The Vietnamese customers like politeness and patience. ☊ Các khách hàng người Việt Nam thích sự lịch sự và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ People
I betrayed my co-workers and secretary. ☊ Tôi đã phản bội các đồng nghiệp và thư ký của mình. ☊ People
Who is the hero and who is the villain? ☊ Ai là anh hùng và ai là kẻ ác? ☊ People
My grandmother wrote her testament. ☊ Bà tôi đã viết di chúc của mình. ☊ Abstract Objects 1
Sheep give us meat and milk. ☊ Cừu cho chúng tôi thịt và sữa. ☊ Animals 2
The pandas are black and white ☊ Gấu trúc màu đen và trắng. ☊ Animals 2
panda ☊ Gấu trúc ☊ Animals 2
The farmer does not agree to sell his land. ☊ Người nông dân không đồng ý bán đất của anh ấy. ☊ Nature
land ☊ đất ☊ Nature
There are many flowers and trees on that hill. ☊ Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. ☊ Nature
Sea and waves. You and me. ☊ Biển và sóng. Bạn và tôi. ☊ Nature
The architects are designing the landscape of this town. ☊ Các kiến trúc sư đang thiết kế cảnh quan của thị trấn này. ☊ Nature
landscape ☊ cảnh quan ☊ Nature
sand ☊ cát ☊ Nature
I want to be near you and your cat. ☊ Tôi muốn ở gần bạn và con mèo của bạn. ☊ Adjectives 2
I do not understand the role of this equipment. ☊ Tôi không hiểu vai trò của thiết bị này. ☊ Miscellaneous
They vote,although they do not understand politics. ☊ Họ bỏ phiếu mặc dù họ không hiểu chính trị. ☊ Politics
You are an American citizen and you do not know the name of the president. ☊ Bạn là một công dân Mỹ và bạn không biết tên của Tổng thống. ☊ Politics
Crime is becoming more dangerous and more complicated. ☊ Tội phạm đang trở nên nguy hiểm hơnvà phức tạp hơn. ☊ Politics
They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro ☊ Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics
demand ☊ yêu cầu ☊ Politics
He is a presendial candidate. ☊ Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. ☊ Politics
presidential candidate ☊ ứng cử viên Tổng thống ☊ Politics
candidate ☊ ứng cử viên ☊ Politics
Every citizen has rights and duties to his country. ☊ Mọi công dân có quyền và nghĩa vụ với quốc gia. ☊ Politics
rights and duties ☊ Quyền và nghĩa vụ ☊ Politics
The candidates are very stressed. ☊ Các ứng cử viên đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Politics
My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. ☊ Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Sports
She does not understand our signal. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu tín hiệu của chúng tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2
honor and responsibility ☊ Danh dự và trách nhiệm ☊ Abstract Objects 2
CF ( clothes and sheet-like objects, mirror) ☊ tấm ☊ Classifiers 2
the poet and the philosopher ☊ Nhà thơ và nhà triết học ☊ Jobs 2
How many hands do ten people have? ☊ Mười người có bao nhiêu bàn tay? ☊ Medical
hand ☊ bàn tay ☊ Medical
My grandmother is sick. ☊ Bà của tôi bị bệnh. ☊ Medical
My grandmother has an appointment with the doctor to examine her back. ☊ Bà của tôi có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ để khám lưng. ☊ Medical
My grandparents have always back pain in winter. ☊ Ông bà của tôi luôn bị đau lưng vào mùa đông. ☊ Medical
What is the distance from the hospital and the airport. ☊ Khoảng cách từ bệnh viện đến sân bay là gì? ☊ Science
Both they and me like gold. ☊ Cả họ và tôi đều thích vàng. ☊ Economics
She only likes famous brands. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ thích các nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng. ☊ Economics
brand ☊ nhãn hiệu ☊ Economics
two thousand dollars in cash ☊ Hai nghìn đô la bằng tiền mặt ☊ Economics
Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics
Every organisation needs profit to exist and develop. ☊ Mọi tổ chức cần lợi nhuận để tồntại và phát triển. ☊ Economics
price and value ☊ Giá và giá trị ☊ Economics
There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter are terrestial planets. ☊ Sao Thuỷ, Sao Kim, Trái Đất và Sao Hoả là các hành tinh đất. ☊ Astronomy
I will buy a spacecraft and use it to fly to Neptune. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua một chiếc tàu vũ trụ và dùng nó để bay đến Sao Hải Vương. ☊ Astronomy
minimum demand ☊ Yêu cầu tối thiểu ☊ Adjectives 3
demand ☊ Yêu cầu ☊ Adjectives 3
Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5
My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. ☊ Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. ☊ Verbs 5
use and improve ☊ Sử dụng và cải thiện. ☊ Verbs 5
How to sustain and develop it? ☊ Làm sao để duy trì và phát triển nó? ☊ Verbs 5
Family and school help a child to form personality. ☊ Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. ☊ Verbs 5
You need to be equipped with knowledge and patience. ☊ Bạn cần được trang bị kiến thức và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ Verbs 5
That girl wears Ao dai and conical hat. ☊ Cô gái đó mặc áo dài và đội nón lá. ☊ History
My grandmother is eating betel. ☊ Bà của tôi đang ăn trầu. ☊ History
Vietnam has many mythologies and legends. ☊ Việt Nam có nhiều thần thoại và truyền thuyết. ☊ History
The little boy is going to buy betel for his grandmother. ☊ Cậu bé đang đi mua trầu cho bà của mình. ☊ History
Confucianism originates from China and has great influence in Vietnamese s ☊ Đạo Khổng bắt nguồn từ Trung Quốc và có ảnh hưởng lớn trong xã hội Việt Nam. ☊ History
the classes and the exploitation ☊ Các giai cấp và sự bóc lột ☊ History
When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of ☊ Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. ☊ History
Many people believe in their propaganda. ☊ Nhiều người tin vào sự tuyên truyền của họ. ☊ History
propaganda ☊ sự tuyên truyền ☊ History
We are very democratic and cannot be more democratic. ☊ Chúng tôi rất dân chủ và không thể dân chủ hơn. ☊ History
criminals and punishment ☊ Tội phạm và hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3
He is our commander. ☊ Anh ấy là chỉ huy của chúng tôi. ☊ Military
commander ☊ chỉ huy ☊ Military
Guns and roses ☊ Súng và hoa hồng ☊ Military
Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. ☊ Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. ☊ Military
The soldiers are starting to land. ☊ Những người lính đang bắt đầu đổ bộ. ☊ Military
land ☊ đổ bộ ☊ Military
The commander wants to mobilize everyone. ☊ Chỉ huy muốn huy động tất cả mọi người. ☊ Military
They send a battalion to find the commander's cat. ☊ Họ gửi một tiểu đoàn để tìm con mèo của người chỉ huy. ☊ Military
They always stand their ground and never surrender. ☊ Họ luôn cố thủ và không bao giờ đầu hàng. ☊ Military
stand one's gound ☊ cố thủ ☊ Military
While the students are standing in the square, the tanks enter. After that ☊ Trong khi những học sinh đang đứngtrong quảng trường, những chiếc xetăng đi vào. Sau đó, không có gì ☊ Military
Do heaven and hell exist? ☊ Thiên đường và địa ngục có tồn tại không? ☊ Paranormality
A fortune teller said that I would cry tonight and smile tomorrow morning. ☊ Thầy bói đã nói là tôi sẽ khóc tối nay và cười vào sáng ngày mai. ☊ Paranormality
I am the king of this island. ☊ Tôi là vua của hòn đảo này. ☊ Classifier 3.1
CF (island) ☊ hòn ☊ Classifier 3.1
dandy ☊ bảnh bao ☊ Reduplicative Words
The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions
They used to do business in China and Japan. ☊ Họ đã từng làm ăn ở Trung Quốc và Nhật. ☊ Informal Expressions
Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions
Calm and confident ☊ Bình tĩnh và tự tin ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
Who are you wandering with? ☊ Bạn đang lang thang với ai? ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
I like to go wandering when I am sad. ☊ Tôi thích đi lang thang khi tôi buồn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
wander ☊ lang thang ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
meandering ☊ vòng vo ☊ Reduplicative Words 2
They hesitate and do not want to answer. ☊ Họ lưỡng lự và không muốn trả lời ☊ Reduplicative Words 2

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I and you Tôi và bạn * 003
he and she Anh ấy và cô ấy * 003
He is here and she is here. Anh ấy ở đây và cô ấy ở đây. * 003
he and she ông và bà * 004
he and she Cha và mẹ * 004
he and she Con trai và con gái * 004
he and she Anh và chị / anh và em / chị và em * 004
he and she Chú và cô * 004
Peter and Martha are from Berlin. Peter và Martha từ Berlin đến. * 007
Madrid and Berlin are also capital cities. Madrid và Berlin cũng là thủ đô. * 007
Capital cities are big and noisy. Các thủ đô vừa lớn vừa ồn. * 007
Peter and Martha are friends. Peter và Martha là bạn bè. * 012
April, May and June. Tháng tư, tháng năm và tháng sáu. * 013
October, November and December. Tháng mười, tháng mười một và tháng mười hai. * 013
People are drinking wine and beer. Mọi người uống rượu vang và bia. * 014
The child likes cocoa and apple juice. Đứa trẻ thích cacao và nước táo. * 014
The woman likes orange and grapefruit juice. Bà ấy thích nước cam và nước bưởi. * 014
I have a kiwi and a melon. Tôi có một quả / trái kiwi và một quả / trái dưa hấu. * 017
I have an orange and a grapefruit. Tôi có một quả / trái cam và một quả / trái bưởi. * 017
I have an apple and a mango. Tôi có một quả / trái táo và một quả / trái xoài. * 017
I have a banana and a pineapple. Tôi có một quả / trái chuối và một quả / trái dứa. * 017
I am eating toast with butter and jam. Tôi ăn một miếng bánh mì với bơ và mứt. * 017
I am eating a sandwich with margarine and tomatoes. Tôi ăn một miếng săng uých với bơ thực vật và cà chua. * 017
We need bread and rice. Chúng ta cần bánh mì và cơm. * 017
We need fish and steaks. Chúng ta cần cá và thịt bít tết. * 017
We need pizza and spaghetti. Chúng ta cần bánh Pizza và mì Spaghetti. * 017
We need carrots and tomatoes for the soup. Chúng ta cần cà rốt và cà chua cho món xúp. * 017
autumn / fall (am.) and winter. Mùa thu và mùa đông. * 018
The kitchen and bathroom are here. Ở đây là phòng bếp và phòng tắm. * 019
The living room and bedroom are there. Ở kia là phòng khách và phòng ngủ. * 019
There is a sofa and an armchair there. Ở kia là cái ghế sô pha và một cái ghế bành. * 019
Here are the knives, the forks and the spoons. Đây là những con dao, dĩa và thìa. * 021
Here are the glasses, the plates and the napkins. Đây là những cái cốc / ly, đĩa và khăn ăn. * 021
Yes, and I also speak some Italian. Có, và tôi cũng biết một chút tiếng Ý. * 025
But speaking and writing is difficult. Nhưng nói và viết thì khó. * 025
Is there a boarding house / a bed and breakfast nearby? Ở gần đây có nhà trọ không? * 030
Rolls with jam and honey? Bánh mì tròn với mứt và mật ong à? * 033
Toast with sausage and cheese? Bánh mì gối nướng với xúc xích và phó mát à? * 033
Some salt and pepper also, please. Xin muối và hạt tiêu nữa ạ. * 033
Can one get something to eat and to drink here? Ở đây có gì để ăn và uống được không? * 036
Where are the gorillas and the zebras? Nhũng con đười ươi và nhũng con ngựa vằn ở đâu? * 045
Where are the tigers and the crocodiles? Nhũng con hổ và nhũng con cá sấu ở đâu? * 045
Remember to take pants, shirts and socks. Nhớ đến quần, áo sơ mi, tất. * 049
Remember to take ties, belts and sports jackets. Nhớ đến ca vát, thắt lưng / dây lưng, áo khoác. * 049
Remember to take pyjamas, nightgowns and t-shirts. Nhớ đến quần áo ngủ và áo sơ mi. * 049
You need shoes, sandals and boots. Bạn cần giày, dép và giày cao cổ. * 049
You need handkerchiefs, soap and a nail clipper. Bạn cần khăn tay, xà phòng và một kéo cắt móng tay. * 049
You need a comb, a toothbrush and toothpaste. Bạn cần một cái lược, một bàn chải đánh răng và thuốc đánh răng. * 049
I want to buy fruit and vegetables. Tôi muốn mua hoa quả / trái cây và rau. * 053
I want to buy rolls and bread. Tôi muốn mua bánh mì tròn nhỏ và bánh mì. * 053
I want to go to the supermarket to buy fruit and vegetables. Tôi muốn đến siêu thị để mua hoa quả / trái cây và rau. * 053
I want to go to the baker to buy rolls and bread. Tôi muốn đến cửa hàng bánh mì để mua bánh mì tròn và bánh mì đen. * 053
I need envelopes and stationery. Tôi cần phong bì và giấy viết thư. * 054
I need pens and markers. Tôi cần bút bi và bút dạ. * 054
I need a cupboard and a chest of drawers. Tôi cần một cái tủ cao và một tủ ngăn kéo. * 054
I need a desk and a bookshelf. Tôi cần một bàn giấy và một cái giá sách. * 054
I need a doll and a teddy bear. Tôi cần một con búp bê và một con gấu bông. * 054
I need a football and a chess board. Tôi cần một quả bóng đá và một bộ cờ quốc tế / vua. * 054
I need a hammer and a pair of pliers. Tôi cần một cái búa và một cái kìm. * 054
I need a drill and a screwdriver. Tôi cần một cái máy khoan và một cái tuốc nơ vít / chìa vít. * 054
I need a chain and a bracelet. Tôi cần một dây chuyền và một vòng tay. * 054
I need a ring and earrings. Tôi cần một cái nhẫn và hoa tai. * 054
I am drawing the eyes and the mouth. Tôi vẽ mắt và miệng. * 060
The man is dancing and laughing. Người đàn ông ấy nhảy và cười. * 060
It is winter and it is cold. Đang là mùa đông và lạnh. * 060
For a card and a letter. Cho một cái thiếp và một bức thư. * 061
April, May and June. Tháng tư, tháng năm và tháng sáu. * 063
October, November and December. Tháng mười, tháng mười một và tháng mười hai. * 063
My foot and hand also hurt. Chân tôi và tay tôi cũng bị đau. * 065
I also have a jacket and a pair of jeans. Tôi cũng có một áo khoác và một quần bò. * 065
I have a knife, a fork and a spoon. Tôi có một con dao, một cái dĩa và một cái thìa. * 065
Where is the salt and pepper? Muối và hạt tiêu ở đâu? * 065
big and small to va nhỏ * 070
dark and bright tối và sáng * 070
old and young già và trẻ * 070
beautiful and ugly đẹp và xấu * 070
fat and thin béo và gầy / Mập và ốm * 070
expensive and cheap đắt và rẻ * 070
Is there a sheet of paper and a pen here? Ở đây có giấy và bút không? * 071

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the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) ☊ Bộ Ngoại Thương và Kỹ Nghệ ☊
Ministry of Education and Youth ☊ Bộ Văn Hóa Giáo Dục và Thanh Niên ☊
A bunch of ripe and succulent grapes ☊ Chùm nho chín mọng ☊
A person who only seeks honors and privileges ☊ Con người chỉ mưu cầu danh lợi ☊
Post, Telephone, and Telegraph Office (PTT) ☊ Cục Bưu Điện ☊
Food and Drug Administration, FDA ☊ Cục Quản Trị Lương Thực và Dược Phẩm ☊
science and technology ☊ KHĐT ☊
Science and Technology ☊ Khoa Học và Kỹ Thuật ☊
Bank for Investment and Development ☊ Ngân Hàng Đầu Tư và Phát Triển ☊
The Fairy and the Dragon (ancestors of the Vietnamese race) ☊ Tiên Rồng ☊
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ☊ Tổ Chức An Ninh và Hợp Tác Âu Châu ☊
Vietnamese as well as Russian, Vietnamese and Russia alike ☊ Việt Nam cũng như Nga ☊
Director of the Department of Science and Industry ☊ Vụ trưởng Vụ Khoa học, Công nghệ ☊
grief and joy ☊ ai lạc ☊
to grieve and resent; grief and resentment, plaintive ☊ ai oán ☊
to know something inside and out ☊ am hiểu cặn kẽ về gì ☊
safe and sound ☊ an khang ☊
peace and comfort or contentment ☊ an lạc ☊
quiet, tranquil, not worried, safe and sound, unharmed ☊ an thân ☊
(1) Mr. and Mrs. (of young adults)
(2) bully, rouge; ringleader, chieftain ☊ anh chị ☊
brothers and sisters, siblings, brothers, comrades ☊ anh em ☊
brothers and friends everywhere ☊ anh em bầu bạn xa gần ☊
brothers and sisters ☊ anh em chị em ☊
brother and sister, sibling ☊ anh em ruột ☊
clear-sighted and able ☊ anh minh ☊
eminent, distinguished, intelligent and handsome ☊ anh tuấn ☊
elegant and clever ☊ anh tú ☊
pond and pool ☊ ao chuôm ☊
ponds and lakes ☊ ao hồ ☊
bright and cheerful ☊ au ☊
3D and four-sided, all sides ☊ ba bề bốn bên ☊
ups and downs ☊ ba chìm bẩy nổi ☊
careless and fast ☊ ba chớp ba nhoáng ☊
the three “with’s” (live with, eat with and work with) ☊ ba cùng ☊
father and mother ☊ ba má ☊
rolling waves, misfortune, ups and downs ☊ ba đào ☊
room and board ☊ bao ăn ở ☊
sadness and gladness, grief and joy ☊ bi hoan ☊
beer and wine, alcohol ☊ bia rượu ☊
solders and horses; army ☊ binh mã ☊
furniture, tables and chairs ☊ bàn ghế ☊
to discuss and arrange, discuss and organize ☊ bàn soạn ☊
to discuss and argue, comment humorously or excitedly ☊ bàn tán ☊
to have a wide knowledge (of things past and present) ☊ bác cổ thông kim ☊
father and mother, parents ☊ bác mẹ ☊
all, many trades, occupations, arts and crafts ☊ bách nghệ ☊
bread spread with butter, bread and butter, ☊ bánh mì phết bơ ☊
fruits and cakes ☊ bánh trái ☊
the press, newspapers and magazines, the press ☊ báo chí ☊
the media; radio, television, and the press ☊ báo đài ☊
big bowl, lidless and handle-less tureen ☊ bát chậu ☊
a savings and loan plan ☊ bát họ ☊
the eight festivals (beginnings of four seasons, equinoxes and solstices) ☊ bát tiết ☊
flat and wide ☊ bè bè ☊
lentil and foam, something humble and insignificant ☊ bèo bọt ☊
(lentil and cloud) unstable ☊ bèo mây ☊
little and inexperienced ☊ bé dại ☊
small, little and young ☊ bé thơ ☊
to understand and love ☊ bén duyên ☊
then and there ☊ béng ☊
big and fat ☊ béo sù ☊
plump and healthy; to look prosperous ☊ béo tốt ☊
dirty, soiled; as busy as a bee, over head and ears in work ☊ bê bê ☊
to take to drinking and gambling ☊ bê tha ☊
debtor and creditor, debit and credit ☊ bên có và bên nợ ☊
an object and its shadow, an inseparable pair ☊ bình với bóng ☊
shadows and ghosts ☊ bóng ma ☊
to squeeze and press, extort ☊ bóp nặn ☊
to speak loudly and inconsiderately ☊ bô bô ☊
to run after, flee, escape; to travel the length and width of (on business) ☊ bôn tẩu ☊
hit and run ☊ bôn tập ☊
charm and bait ☊ bùa bả ☊
meaty and delicious ☊ bùi béo ☊
to suckle and spoon-feed ☊ bú mớm ☊
hammer and sickle ☊ búa liềm ☊
hammer and axe, heavy punishment, heavy criticism, hammer ☊ búa rìu ☊
vermicelli and beef, noodles and beef ☊ bún bò ☊
vermicelli and grilled chopped meat, noodles and ☊ bún chả ☊
vermicelli and sour crab soup, noodles in crab chowder ☊ bún riêu ☊
vermicelli and chicken soup, noodles in chicken ☊ bún thang ☊
shellfish soup and vermicelli ☊ bún ốc ☊
pen and ink, literature ☊ bút mặc ☊
pen and ink tray, writing materials ☊ bút nghiên ☊
go up hill and down dale ☊ băng ngàn ☊
ice and frost; to be pure ☊ băng sương ☊
ice and snow; purity, be pure ☊ băng tuyết ☊
misfortune and fortune, ups and downs, happiness and unhappiness ☊ bĩ thái ☊
(1) butter and milk
(2) self-indulgent, epicurean ☊ bơ sữa ☊
post office, Post, Telephone, and Telegraph Office (PTT) ☊ bưu điện ☊
innumerable and extensive ☊ bạt ngàn ☊
mountain hamlets and villages ☊ bản làng ☊
skill and spirit combined ☊ bản lĩnh ☊
table of organization and equipment ☊ bảng cấp số ☊
smart and quick ☊ bảnh lảnh ☊
to maintain law and order, ensure security, keep peace ☊ bảo an ☊
to preserve, care for and display ☊ bảo tồn bảo tàng ☊
to pinch, nip, tweak; quarrel and fight ☊ bấu chí ☊
to nip off little by little (in a brazen way), pinch and scratch ☊ bấu véo ☊
black and blue ☊ bầm ☊
poor and honest ☊ bần bạch ☊
poorest and most wretched peasant ☊ bần cố nông ☊
poor and miserable ☊ bần hàn ☊
gourd and pumpkin ☊ bầu bí ☊
to spring, react strongly and quickly ☊ bật lò xo ☊
to take root-to pick out and train into a stalwart supporter ☊ bắt rễ ☊
the beginning and the end ☊ bắt đầu và kết thúc ☊
royal diplomas and certificates ☊ bằng sắc ☊
even and uneven tones ☊ bằng trắc ☊
flesh and blood, in person, in the flesh ☊ bằng xương bằng thịt ☊
inferior people (in rank and status), lower status, subordinate, younger people ☊ bề dưới ☊
superior (in rank and status) ☊ bề trên ☊
ups and downs of life ☊ bể dâu ☊
the sky and sea ☊ bể trời ☊
this and that, here and there, then and now, you and I, both (something), mutually ☊ bỉ thử ☊
to be shot and killed, be shot dead ☊ bị bắn chết ☊
foam and lentil (something humble and insignificant) ☊ bọt bèo ☊
to leave and go home ☊ bỏ về ☊
father and mother ☊ bố cái ☊
mother and father, parents ☊ bố mẹ ☊
rock, swing, move up and down, rocking, swinging ☊ bống bếnh ☊
to rectify shortcomings and reform abuses, save (a situation) ☊ bổ cứu ☊
loaves and fishes, bonus, premium ☊ bổng lộc ☊
up and down, the ups and downs ☊ bổng trầm ☊
table and chairs set ☊ bộ bàn ghế ☊
sun and planet gear ☊ bộ bánh xe ba cấp ☊
shore and dock (or port), limit, border, coast ☊ bờ bến ☊
hedge and bush, thick bush ☊ bờ bụi ☊
to feel strange, surprise; amazed, surprised, new and inexperienced ☊ bỡ ngỡ ☊
hungry and cold, in misery, in great ☊ bụng đói cật rét ☊
bulging belly and small behind ☊ bụng ỏng đít beo ☊
song and dance ☊ ca vũ ☊
sing and praise, sing the praise of ☊ ca vịnh ☊
sweet and bitter, prosperity and adversity, joy and sorrow ☊ cam khổ ☊
the signs of the heavenly stems and of the earthly branches ☊ can chi ☊
liver and intestines, courage, bravery ☊ can trường ☊
farming and animal husbandry ☊ canh mục ☊
to watch and patrol ☊ canh tuần ☊
to go up and down, fluctuate ☊ cao hạ ☊
noble and pure, sage, sagacious, far-sighted, clear-sighted ☊ cao khiết ☊
tall and thin ☊ cao kều ☊
a powerful and influential family ☊ cao môn ☊
very tall and thin, very lanky ☊ cao nghều ☊
high and dry; to exaggerate, talk big ☊ cao ráo ☊
revengeful and bent on recoup one’s losses (like a bad loser), con ☊ cay cú ☊
hot and bitter, painful, miserable ☊ cay đắng ☊
father and elder brothers ☊ cha anh ☊
father and child ☊ cha con ☊
parents, mother and father ☊ cha mạ ☊
parents, father and mother ☊ cha mẹ ☊
to divide and rule, balkanize ☊ chia để trị ☊
birds and beasts, animals ☊ chim muông ☊
to study positions and aspects of celestial bodies in ☊ chiêm tinh ☊
to live as husband and wife ☊ chiếu chăn ☊
for the sake of peace and quiet, to be happy ☊ cho rồi ☊
once and for all ☊ cho xong ☊
swanky and shining ☊ choáng lộn ☊
specialty, advanced and specialized ☊ chuyên khảo ☊
to be demobilized and given a post as civil servant ☊ chuyển ngành ☊
matter of life and death ☊ chuyện sống chết ☊
casting and fishing net ☊ chài lưới ☊
he and she ☊ chàng và nàng ☊
to reason absurdly and obstinately, quibble ☊ chày cối ☊
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, posterity ☊ cháu chắt ☊
very simple-minded and truthful ☊ chân chỉ hạt bột ☊
hands and feet ☊ chân tay ☊
to have one’s hands and feel all mucky with mud ☊ chân tay nhơ nhớp những bùn ☊
pearls and gem, something precious ☊ châu ngọc ☊
kind of dessert made with sugar and grilled rice ☊ chè cốm ☊
tea and cigarettes, baksheesh, bribe ☊ chè lá ☊
row and steer, steer, guide ☊ chèo lái ☊
(1) cup, bowl, cupful
(2) to eat and drink ☊ chén ☊
upper and lower classes ☊ chén kiểu chén sành ☊
gap between rich and poor ☊ chênh lệch giầu nghèo ☊
sink and float, ups and downs ☊ chìm nổi ☊
public-spirited and selfless ☊ chí công vô tư ☊
hamlet and sub-hamlet ☊ chòm xóm ☊
spikes and thorns, difficulties, obstacles and dangers ☊ chông gai ☊
we (includes the speaker and the person spoken to) ☊ chúng ta ☊
blankets and sleeping mats ☊ chăn chiếu ☊
blanket and pillow, bed and board; to be married, have marital relations ☊ chăn gối ☊
to give oneself airs, play the high and mighty ☊ chơi trội ☊
separation between husband and wife ☊ chương đài ☊
weigh, weigh the pros and cons ☊ chước lượng ☊
salad of pig’s underdone sliced skin and grilled rice flour and ☊ chạo ☊
to throw up the game and go bankrupt ☊ chạy làng ☊
to run back and forth ☊ chạy tới chạy lui ☊
hesitant, undecided; to waver, hum and haw, dilly-dally ☊ chần chừ ☊
diagnose and treat ☊ chẩn trị ☊
(of speech) slow and posed ☊ chậm rãi ☊
to restrain one’s passions and desires ☊ chế dục ☊
to be in a fix, be between the devil and the deep blue ☊ chết dở ☊
to be over head and ears in love, be captivated ☊ chết mệt ☊
to drown and drift, be drowned ☊ chết trôi ☊
to be beaten black and blue ☊ chết đòn ☊
royal decrees and ordinances, royal written orders and proclamations ☊ chỉ dụ ☊
mutual help between brothers and sisters ☊ chị ngã em nâng ☊
from time to time, now and then ☊ chốc chốc ☊
the noisy and gaudy urban areas ☊ chốn thành thị phồn hoa ☊
husband and children ☊ chồng con ☊
separation between husband and wife ☊ chồng đông vợ đoài ☊
to spring upon and seize; to take (photographs) ☊ chụp ☊
genera and species, sort, kind ☊ chủng loại ☊
to be pregnant and unmarried ☊ chửa hoang ☊
to abuse and scold ☊ chửi mắng ☊
(1) [CL for animals and other small objects]
(2) child; you (said to a child by a parent); I (said to a parent by a child), I (said by a believer to a religious figure)
(3) young, small, baby ☊ con ☊
sons and daughters, children, offspring ☊ con cái ☊
bees and ants, the ☊ con ong cái kiến ☊
the Vietnamese people (children of the fairy and the dragon) ☊ con rồng cháu tiên ☊
alone and helpless ☊ cui cút ☊
supply and demand ☊ cung cầu ☊
bow and sword, art of war ☊ cung kiếm ☊
bow and crossbow ☊ cung nỏ ☊
supply and sale ☊ cung tiêu ☊
bow and arrows ☊ cung tên ☊
bow and sword, art of war ☊ cung đao ☊
to clear out, pack up and go, leave ☊ cuốn gói ☊
a play of ebb and flow ☊ cuộc bể dâu ☊
a life full of ups and downs ☊ cuộc đời nổi chìm ☊
tall and slender ☊ cà tong cà teo ☊
heaven and earth, universe ☊ càn khôn ☊
(1) to be so much the ~er, increasing, more and more
(2) claw, shaft ☊ càng ☊
more and more ~ every day ☊ càng ngày càng ☊
more and more ☊ càng thêm ☊
branches and leaves, foliage ☊ cành lá ☊
tall and skinny, lanky, scrawny ☊ cá khẳng ☊
you (men and women) (plural) ☊ các anh ☊
the small and weak countries ☊ các nước nhược tiểu ☊
ladies and gentlemen, you ☊ các vị ☊
incoming and outgoing line ☊ các đường dây đến và đi ☊
the division of rich and poor ☊ cách biệt giàu nghèo ☊
a bottle with a slender and elongated neck ☊ cái lọ ngẳng cổ ☊
sand and dust ☊ cát bụi ☊
creeper and liana, concubine ☊ cát đằng ☊
to consider, deliberate, debate, weigh (pros and cons) ☊ cân nhắc ☊
brain and nerves ☊ cân não ☊
turban and belt (of mandarins’ court robes), court robes ☊ cân đai ☊
weights and measures ☊ cân đo ☊
dab, pull the fishing rod up and down (to tempt fish) ☊ câu nhắp ☊
scrawny and stunted ☊ còm cõi ☊
thin and stunted ☊ còm nhom ☊
skinny and pale ☊ còm nhỏm còm nhom ☊
glossy and fair-complexioned ☊ có nước da nuột nà ☊
to have a boy and a girl ☊ có nếp có tẻ ☊
to have means and opportunity (to do something) ☊ có phương tiện và cơ hội ☊
toads and frogs ☊ cóc nhái ☊
aunt and uncle ☊ cô chú ☊
aunts (mother’s and father’s side) ☊ cô dì ☊
orphans and widows ☊ cô nhi quả phụ ☊
orphan and widow ☊ cô quả ☊
alone and helpless ☊ cô thế ☊
stick and fist (the two arts of fighting) ☊ côn quyền ☊
dukes and nobles, high officials ☊ công khanh ☊
workers and peasants ☊ công nông ☊
industry and trade ☊ công thương ☊
manufacturer or industrialist and trader ☊ công thương gia ☊
offensive and defensive, attack and defense ☊ công thủ ☊
public and private ☊ công tư ☊
public and private ☊ công và tư ☊
punches and kicks ☊ cú đá ☊
starvation and misery, starving and needy ☊ cơ cùng ☊
ravenous, poor and hard ☊ cơ cực ☊
hunger and cold, misery, wretchedness ☊ cơ hàn ☊
hungry and unhappy ☊ cơ khổ ☊
secret, mysterious and miraculous ☊ cơ mầu ☊
important and secret ☊ cơ mật ☊
rice and gruel mixed up together ☊ cơm cháo nháo nhào ☊
food and clothing, means of support or subsistence ☊ cơm áo ☊
hard and soft, firm and yielding ☊ cương nhu ☊
to snatch and run ☊ cướp gift ☊
snatch and run ☊ cướp giật ☊
smile and half close the eye ☊ cười híp mắt ☊
to smile and show one’s teeth, grin ☊ cười nhe răng ☊
both US and Afghani soldiers ☊ cả binh sĩ Mỹ lẫn binh sĩ Afghanistan ☊
admire and esteem, be filled with admiration and esteem for ☊ cảm mến ☊
the police fired water cannons and rubber bullets ☊ cảnh sát bắn súng nước và đạn cao su ☊
music and song ☊ cầm ca ☊
music and books, intellectual life ☊ cầm thư ☊
bridges and ports, quay, wharf ☊ cầu cảng ☊
bridges and locks ☊ cầu cống ☊
husband and wife, married couple ☊ cặp vợ chồng ☊
old and worn out ☊ cọm rọm ☊
bone and flesh, (fig) blood relationship ☊ cốt nhục ☊
live and die together ☊ cốt nhục tử sinh ☊
past and present, ancient and modern ☊ cổ kim ☊
robe and crown (imperial costume) ☊ cổn miện ☊
gateway and alleyway, doors, dates ☊ cổng ngõ ☊
banquets and feasts ☊ cỗ bàn ☊
root and top ☊ cỗi ngọn ☊
go ahead and look ☊ cứ coi ☊
the end and the means ☊ cứu cánh và phương tiện ☊
to rescue, salvage, save and protect ☊ cứu hộ ☊
doors and windows ☊ cửa rả ☊
the nine punishments (of old China and Vietnam) ☊ cửu hình ☊
wretched and shameful ☊ cực nhục ☊
being nothing but skin and bone, skinny ☊ da bọc xương ☊
skin and venereal diseases ☊ da liễu ☊
skin and flesh ☊ da thịt ☊
fame and wealth ☊ danh lợi ☊
honor and position, attribution ☊ danh phận ☊
barracks and bastions ☊ dinh lũy ☊
to wander and live in different places ☊ du thử du thực ☊
long and exacting ☊ dài hơi ☊
thick and densely made-up ☊ dày dặn ☊
freedom and democracy ☊ dân chủ tự do ☊
wealthy people and strong country ☊ dân giàu nước mạnh ☊
militia and guerillas ☊ dân quân du kích ☊
the rank and file, the man in the street, civilian ☊ dân thường ☊
daughter in law and daughter ☊ dâu con ☊
cord and string ☊ dây dợ ☊
be exposed to wind and rain ☊ dãi gió dầm mưa ☊
soaked by the rain and soaked by the sun ☊ dãi nắng dầm mưa ☊
exposed to sun and dew ☊ dãi nắng dầm sương ☊
aunt and uncle (mother’s younger sister and her husband) ☊ dì dượng ☊
male and female cell lines ☊ dòng tế bào dương tính và âm tính ☊
follow and search for ☊ dõi theo ☊
brave and strong ☊ dũng mãnh ☊
having enough and to spare, comfortable ☊ dư dả ☊
pickles and salt, poor foods ☊ dưa muối ☊
to foster and educate, bring up ☊ dưỡng dục ☊
to be madly in love with a girl and give way to her ☊ dại gái ☊
madly in love with a boy and give way to him ☊ dại trai ☊
way up hill and down dale, frontier area ☊ dặm ngàn ☊
to avoid the difficult and do the easy ☊ dễ làm khó bỏ ☊
similar and dissimilar ☊ dị đồng ☊
master of the position, powerful and influential ☊ dọc ngang ☊
deceiving the superior and defrauding ☊ dối trên lừa dưới ☊
green and lustrous ☊ dờn dờn ☊
bamboo framing (of a wattle and daub) ☊ dứng ☊
shy and different ☊ e thẹn ☊
obstinate and quarrelsome ☊ gai ngạnh ☊
time and again ☊ ghe phen ☊
put one’s mouth close to someone’s ears and whisper something ☊ ghé tai ☊
family customs and habits ☊ gia pháp ☊
grow old together (as husband and wife) ☊ giai lão ☊
perfidious, dishonest and wicked ☊ gian hiểm ☊
dishonest and cunning ☊ gian hoạt ☊
hard and dangerous ☊ gian nguy ☊
dishonest and servile ☊ gian nịnh ☊
dishonest and greedy ☊ gian tham ☊
dishonest and deceptive, perfidious ☊ gian trá ☊
dishonest and cruel ☊ gian ác ☊
rivers and streams ☊ giang hà ☊
rivers and lakes, travel; traveled ☊ giang hồ ☊
rivers and brooks (streams) ☊ giang khê ☊
river and mountains; country, nation ☊ giang sơn ☊
receive and deliver, exchange, shipping and receiving ☊ giao nhận ☊
old and shriveled up ☊ già cấc ☊
old and stunted fruit-tree ☊ già cỗi ☊
old and shriveled ☊ già khằn ☊
old and decrepit ☊ già khọm ☊
pick over and over and pick the worst ☊ già kén kẹn hom ☊
old and decrepit ☊ già sọm ☊
old and weak, infirm ☊ già yếu ☊
to appraise, estimate, examine and to decide ☊ giám định ☊
to teach and bring up ☊ giáo dưỡng ☊
instill knowledge to and shape the feelings of ☊ giáo hóa ☊
cold steel (weapons in former times), spears and swords ☊ giáo mác ☊
teaching and study managing department ☊ giáo vụ ☊
minutes and seconds, short moment, brief time ☊ giây phút ☊
first and second lunar months, a few months of the new year ☊ giêng hai ☊
pork and skin paste ☊ giò bì ☊
lean and fat pork paste ☊ giò mỡ ☊
hot and dry westerly wind (from Laos to central Vietnam) ☊ gió lào ☊
wind and rain-inclemency, bad weather ☊ gió mưa ☊
sad wind and bitter rain ☊ gió thảm mưa sầu ☊
skin and bone ☊ giơ xương ☊
bed and mat, beds ☊ giường chiếu ☊
bed and dresser ☊ giường tủ ☊
to pretend to be deaf and blind ☊ giả đui giả điếc ☊
plain and homely, homespun ☊ giản lậu ☊
easy, simple and practical ☊ giản tiện ☊
present and explain ☊ giảng thuật ☊
dish of boiled pork and raw vegetables dipped in vinegar ☊ giấm ghém ☊
paper and ink ☊ giấy mực ☊
in black and white, in written form ☊ giấy trắng mực đen ☊
rich and poor ☊ giầu nghèo ☊
plug and play ☊ giắt xài ☊
toss and turn ☊ giằn giọc ☊
snatch and tear (something), get at someone’s throat ☊ giằng xé ☊
wash and iron, wash and press ☊ giặt là ☊
death anniversaries and festivities ☊ giỗ tết ☊
hours and minutes, time ☊ giờ phút ☊
urge vigorously and urgently ☊ giục như giục tà ☊
breed of big, tall and thinly feathered fowl, lubber ☊ gà tồ ☊
eccentric and crack-brained, stupid, idiotic ☊ gàn dở ☊
to yell and cry, scream and cry ☊ gào khóc ☊
keep a bawdy house and a gambling-house ☊ gá thổ đổ hồ ☊
tendons and bones ☊ gân cốt ☊
hills and mounds ☊ gò đống ☊
cangue and stocks, slavery, deprive sb of freedom, chain ☊ gông cùm ☊
sword and scimitar, weapons ☊ gươm đao ☊
fragrant rice (small-grained and fragrant) ☊ gạo tám thơm ☊
kind of rice (small-grained and white) ☊ gạo tám xoan ☊
flip of, poke and turn upside down, play, pluck ☊ gảy ☊
brocade and satin ☊ gấm vóc ☊
far and near, everywhere ☊ gần xa ☊
to be nothing but flesh and bones ☊ gầy giơ xương ☊
burst noisily and loudly into angry words ☊ gắt mù ☊
carry (on one’s shoulder) with a pole and two hangers ☊ gồng gánh ☊
to send and receive ☊ gửi nhận ☊
to cling to life and fear death ☊ ham sống sợ chết ☊
far-away place(s), alleys and side ☊ hang cùng ngõ hẻm ☊
hot and dry (weather) ☊ hanh ☊
to lose soldiers and officers ☊ hao binh tổn tướng ☊
funerals and weddings, mourning and joy ☊ hiếu hỉ ☊
piety and friendliness ☊ hiếu hữu ☊
to honor and respect (one’s parents) ☊ hiếu kính ☊
dutiful and loyal; filial piety ☊ hiếu nghĩa ☊
piety and loyalty ☊ hiếu trung ☊
filial piety and conjugal love ☊ hiếu tình ☊
filial piety and love for one’s parents ☊ hiếu từ ☊
dutiful to one’s parents and submissive to one’s elder brother ☊ hiếu đễ ☊
very good and gentle, very kind ☊ hiền khô ☊
wise and clear-sighted ☊ hiền minh ☊
virtue and talent ☊ hiền năng ☊
talented and virtuous man ☊ hiền sĩ ☊
talented and righteous ☊ hiền tài ☊
rugged and inaccessible terrain ☊ hiểm hóc ☊
shrewd and obnoxious ☊ hiểm sâu ☊
full of obstacles and difficult of access ☊ hiểm trở ☊
important and very difficult of access ☊ hiểm yếu ☊
place full of obstacles and difficult of access ☊ hiểm địa ☊
present and future ☊ hiện thời và tương lai ☊
agreement; to meet and discuss, hold discussions, have talks ☊ hiệp nghị ☊
join forces and help each other ☊ hiệp trợ ☊
flower garlands and colored lanterns ☊ hoa đăng ☊
stained and rusty ☊ hoen gỉ ☊
esteem and admire ☊ hoài mộ ☊
powdered medicine and pills, medicine in pills and in powder ☊ hoàn tán ☊
blood and tear, excruciating pain, agony ☊ huyết lệ ☊
a mysterious and crucial point ☊ huyền cơ ☊
train and study ☊ huấn học ☊
hot and cold; to ask about someone’s health ☊ hàn huyên ☊
poor and humble ☊ hàn vi ☊
moat and bastions, defense works ☊ hào lũy ☊
rich and influential ☊ hào phú ☊
kind of song (which country boys and girls sing back and ☊ hát ví ☊
swim up and down ☊ hì hụp ☊
paper and bamboo puppet (to be burned on worship) ☊ hình nhân ☊
shout and scream (for something) ☊ hò hét ☊
trunk and hamper ☊ hòm xiểng ☊
[CL for stones and stone-like objects, small islands]; ball ☊ hòn ☊
rugged and inaccessible ☊ hóc hiểm ☊
to call and respond ☊ hô ứng ☊
tigers and panthers, wild beasts ☊ hùm beo ☊
loudly and clearly ☊ hùng hồn ☊
strength and agility ☊ hùng khoái ☊
strong and robust ☊ hùng kiệt ☊
male and female ☊ hùng thư ☊
have a slight and sporadic cough, have a dry cough ☊ húng hắng ☊
pros and cons, gain and loss ☊ hơn thiệt ☊
suffer some damage and loss; to waste, pollute ☊ hư hao ☊
truth and fiction, true and false ☊ hư thực ☊
vicissitudes, ups and downs ☊ hưng suy ☊
joss-sticks and flowers ☊ hương hoa ☊
incense and fire; family property ☊ hương hỏa ☊
incense-smoke, worship of ancestors and parents ☊ hương khói ☊
one’s village and hamlet, village ☊ hương lý ☊
perfume and beauty ☊ hương sắc ☊
countryside, villages, villages and hamlets ☊ hương thôn ☊
army, navy, and air force ☊ hải lục không quân ☊
ebb and flow, tide ☊ hải triều ☊
supplant, oust and take the place of ☊ hất cẳng ☊
shelters and trenches ☊ hầm hào ☊
melanin (pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers) ☊ hắc tố ☊
all, all and sundry ☊ hết thảy ☊
supervisory control and data acquisition system ☊ hệ thống SCADA ☊
misfortune and happiness, luck and unluck, weal and woe ☊ họa phúc ☊
learn by bits and pieces ☊ học mót ☊
to study over and over again ☊ học đi học lại ☊
show repentance and desire to redeem one’s faults ☊ hối cải ☊
going through lakes and seas, high-flying ☊ hồ hải ☊
bow and arrows ☊ hồ thỉ ☊
soul and spiritual side ☊ hồn vía ☊
red and expert (red refers to the political criterion, expert the vocational level) ☊ hồng chuyên ☊
brave and strong general ☊ hổ tướng ☊
steal an early march on someone and get a profit ☊ hớt ngọn ☊
old-fashioned and narrow-minded scholar ☊ hủ nho ☊
pleasure and enthusiasm, uplifting feeling, inspiration ☊ hững ☊
to have just begun to learn to read and write ☊ i tờ ☊
mean and greedy ☊ keo lận ☊
blossom and bear fruit, be successful ☊ khai hoa kết quả ☊
in security and good health, safe and sound ☊ khang an ☊
peace and prosperity, happiness ☊ khang cát ☊
health and peace, be in good health ☊ khang ninh ☊
well and prosperous ☊ khang thái ☊
high-ranking civil and military court officials ☊ khanh tướng ☊
to praise and blame, criticize ☊ khen chê ☊
think little and scorn ☊ khinh miệt ☊
be proud and impertinent toward one’s superiors ☊ khinh mạn ☊
to carry back and forth ☊ khiêng tới khiêng lui ☊
science and technology ☊ khoa học kỹ thuật ☊
science and technology; scientific and technological ☊ khoa học và kỹ thuật ☊
slow and fast ☊ khoan nhặt ☊
the gap between rich and poor ☊ khoảng cách giàu nghèo ☊
to open and pour (from a bottle) ☊ khui rót ☊
dog and horse, loyal servants ☊ khuyển mã ☊
(1) shape and size
(2) rules and regulations ☊ khuôn khổ ☊
shape and size ☊ khuôn khổ ☊
full of twists and turns tortuous ☊ khuất khúc ☊
dubious and tortuous ☊ khuất tất ☊
guests and visitors ☊ khách khứa ☊
shy and modest ☊ khép nép ☊
pride, courage, sense of purpose and uprightness ☊ khí tiết ☊
to cry and sob, cry sobbingly ☊ khóc tức tưởi ☊
research into and make glosses on. ☊ khảo thích ☊
to pray and do obeisances ☊ khấn vái ☊
kowtow and pray under one’s breath ☊ khẩn vái ☊
urgent and important ☊ khẩn yếu ☊
stern and harsh ☊ khắc bạc ☊
grumpy and liked by few people ☊ khẳn tính ☊
naive and foolish, stupid ☊ khờ dại ☊
to go and to come back ☊ khứ hồi ☊
depart and remain ☊ khứ lưu ☊
needlework, sewing, stitching, needle and thread ☊ kim chỉ ☊
the present and the past ☊ kim cổ ☊
gold-horse and jade house, privileges of a mandarin ☊ kim mã ngọc đường ☊
gold and silver ☊ kim ngân ☊
valuables-people of rank and fashion ☊ kim ngọc ☊
govern the state and help humanity ☊ kinh bang tế thế ☊
business and commerce ☊ kinh doanh thương mại ☊
economy and finance ☊ kinh tài ☊
economy and finance ☊ kinh tế tài chính ☊
high and mighty, valiant, gallant ☊ kiêu dũng ☊
haughty and luxurious ☊ kiêu xa ☊
sword and bow, weapons ☊ kiếm cung ☊
listen in (for practice), visit (elementary and secondary schools) ☊ kiến tập ☊
tie or bind hand and foot, restrain ☊ kiềm thúc ☊
highways and bridges ☊ kiều lộ ☊
model and model-mannered ☊ kiểu cách ☊
wrap in grass and bury ☊ kiểu táng ☊
to save up odds and ends ☊ ky cóp ☊
clarinet and drum (used in a funeral procession), ancient musical ☊ kèn trống ☊
to work the bellows and blow on the fire ☊ kéo bễ thổi lò ☊
pull (haul) a plough, toil and moil, work hard, toil hard ☊ kéo cày ☊
drag and drop (computer) ☊ kéo thả ☊
beseech attention and granting of one’s wish ☊ kêu xin ☊
male whale and female whale, brave and strong ☊ kình nghê ☊
whale and crocodile, brave and strong soldiers ☊ kình ngạc ☊
to respect and value ☊ kính chuộng ☊
venerate and admire ☊ kính mộ ☊
respect and fear ☊ kính sợ ☊
respect and love ☊ kính ái ☊
to get bed and board ☊ ký túc ☊
to tell the ins and outs (of a story) ☊ kể hết nguồn cơn ☊
horsemanship and archery ☊ kỵ xạ ☊
strict and clear discipline ☊ kỷ luật nghiêm minh ☊
technology in general and computers in particular ☊ kỹ thuật nói chung và máy điện toán nói riêng ☊
jackals and wolves, cruel and evil people ☊ lang sói ☊
hard and miserable ☊ lao khổ ☊
toilsome and sad ☊ lao phiền ☊
labor and capital, workers and capitalists ☊ lao tư ☊
tall and thin, lanky ☊ leo kheo ☊
separation (of husband and wife) ☊ li thân ☊
(honored) ladies and gentleman ☊ liệt quý vị ☊
to be worried and sad ☊ lo buồn ☊
the married couple, the husband and wife ☊ loan phượng ☊
dragon and phoenix ☊ long phụng ☊
festive and solemn, formal ☊ long trọng ☊
rough and violent ☊ lung lăng ☊
iron and steel metallurgy ☊ luyện kim đen ☊
continuously, non-stop, on and on, often, frequently, right away, immediately, at once, all at the same time, all in one operation, always ☊ luôn ☊
tone rules (for Chinese and Vietnamese ☊ luật bằng trắc ☊
cups and glasses ☊ ly tách ☊
to do it then and there ☊ làm béng đi ☊
to create havoc, rule by fire and thunder ☊ làm mưa làm gió ☊
to slash and burn ☊ làm rẫy ☊
to work hard and without rest, toil ☊ làm việc quần quật ☊
act or talk fast and thoughtlessly carelessly, hurriedly ☊ láu táu ☊
forest and native products ☊ lâm thổ sản ☊
from time to time, now and then ☊ lâu lâu ☊
to go up and down, be melodious ☊ lên bổng xuống trầm ☊
high and slender, lanky ☊ lênh khênh ☊
tall and thin, lanky, gangling ☊ lòng khòng ☊
storm, thunder and rain ☊ lôi vũ ☊
appearing and disappearing, now and then ☊ lúc ẩn lúc hiện ☊
physics and chemistry ☊ lý hóa ☊
running in quick and small steps ☊ lăm xăm ☊
whirl round and round ☊ lăn cù ☊
royal tombs and temples ☊ lăng miếu ☊
scattered and disorderly ☊ lơ chơ lỏng chỏng ☊
small and irregular steps ☊ lơn tơn ☊
food for men and horses (in army) ☊ lương thảo ☊
intuitive knowledge, instinct, conscience (sense of right and wrong) ☊ lương tri ☊
to be lazy and loiter about ☊ lười học chỉ chạy nhăng ☊
heaven and earth (in Chinese philosophy) ☊ lưỡng nghi ☊
gather here and there, pick up here there ☊ lượm lặt ☊
to hover, soar, go back and forth, glide, fly ☊ lượn ☊
name and title ☊ lạc khoản ☊
come and sit by me ☊ lại ngồi gần tôi ☊
fall on one’s knees and give thanks to somebody ☊ lạy tạ ☊
(of light) be off and on, twinkle, flicker, sparkle, blink ☊ lập lòe ☊
to shake one’s head back and forth ☊ lắc đầu quầy quậy ☊
fleshy and solid ☊ lẳn ☊
take pains, brave dangers, travel up hill and down dale, go ☊ lặn lội ☊
to repeat over and over ☊ lặp đi lặp lại ☊
politeness and reason ☊ lễ nghĩa ☊
ceremonies and customs ☊ lễ tục ☊
custom and law ☊ lệ luật ☊
a few and out of order, lying around without any pattern ☊ lỏng chỏng ☊
swarm (with), teem (with), great number and in disorder ☊ lố nhố ☊
concave and convex, rough ☊ lồi lõm ☊
losses and profits ☊ lỗ lãi ☊
show one’s teeth and gums ☊ lộ xỉ ☊
big and clumsy ☊ lộc ngộc ☊
big and small, adults and children ☊ lớn nhỏ ☊
big and wide, broad and large ☊ lớn rộng ☊
profit and loss, gains and losses ☊ lời lỗ ☊
not to be bound to meet as husband and wife ☊ lỡ duyên ☊
fortune and fame, wealth and fame ☊ lợi danh ☊
advantages and disadvantages, pros and cons, pluses and minuses; dangerous, vital ☊ lợi hại ☊
the six kinds of domestic animals and fowls ☊ lục súc ☊
flaccid and tough ☊ lụng nhụng ☊
glower, stare silently and angrily at ☊ lừ ☊
corvee, toil of drawers of water and hewers of ☊ lực dịch ☊
the plum tree and the bamboo ☊ mai trúc ☊
corn and rive, constellation of pleiad ☊ mang chủng ☊
to sew and mend, do the sewing, do needlework ☊ may vá ☊
day and night ☊ minh dương ☊
person of mixed Chinese and Vietnamese blood ☊ minh hương ☊
bread and butter, bread and cheese ☊ miếng ăn ☊
to shop, do business, trade, buy and sell ☊ mua bán ☊
to buy and sell stocks ☊ mua bán chứng khoán ☊
search out and buy ☊ mua chao ☊
to buy something on credit, buy and pay in installments ☊ mua trả góp ☊
beasts and birds ☊ muông chim ☊
salt and pepper ☊ muối tiêu ☊
sesame and salt (roasted and crushed) ☊ muối vừng ☊
brow and beard, the male ☊ mày râu ☊
young and beautiful girl ☊ má phấn ☊
breezy and cool, pleasant to the eye ☊ mát dịu ☊
flesh and blood ☊ máu thịt ☊
blood and bones ☊ máu xương ☊
cloud and smoke ☊ mây khói ☊
cloud and rain, rain clouds, nimbus; sexual intercourse, love making ☊ mây mưa ☊
forever, endless, eternal, on and on ☊ mãi mãi ☊
a type of vine whose flowers have five petals, are yellow and shaped like dragon’s claws ☊ móng rồng ☊
distant and misty, mistily distant ☊ mù khơi ☊
smell of beer and wine ☊ mùi bia rượu ☊
high hat and long gown, high official position ☊ mũ cao áo dài ☊
cap and coat ☊ mũ mãng ☊
mucous from nose and saliva dripping ☊ mũi dãi ☊
slimy saliva and nose mucus ☊ mũi dãi nhớt nhát ☊
young and fresh, in the prime of youth ☊ mơn mởn ☊
rain and wind, unfavorable weather ☊ mưa gió ☊
it’s raining cats and dogs ☊ mưa như trút nước ☊
plan and strategy ☊ mưu lược ☊
clever and resourceful mind ☊ mưu trí ☊
ump-teen (number between 10 and 20) ☊ mười mấy ☊
between 10 and 20 years ☊ mười mấy năm ☊
to move lightly and quickly ☊ mấp máy ☊
intelligent and quick-witted ☊ mẫn tuệ ☊
mother and child ☊ mẫu tử ☊
to heap insults on somebody, scold and curse, vituperate ☊ mắng chửi ☊
mother and child ☊ mẹ con ☊
old and poor woman ☊ mẹ mốc ☊
to love and admire ☊ mến phục ☊
dim and distant, obscure ☊ mịt mù ☊
dim and immense ☊ mịt mùng ☊
thin and light ☊ mỏng nhẹ ☊
very thin and light ☊ mỏng tang ☊
wood and stone ☊ mộc thạch ☊
the eleventh and the twelfth lunar months, the end of the year ☊ một chạp ☊
once and for all ☊ một lần cho xong ☊
a year and a half old ☊ một tuổi rưỡi ☊
to look pale, recovering from and illness ☊ mới ốm dậy nước da nhợt nhạt ☊
left over (as odds and ends, leavings) ☊ mụi ☊
arts and crafts ☊ mỹ thuật công nghiệp ☊
male and female ☊ nam nữ ☊
young and old (alike), everybody (regardless of sex and age) ☊ nam phụ lão ấu ☊
fashionable and wealthy young people ☊ nam thanh nữ tú ☊
tusk and clutch, clutches ☊ nanh vuốt ☊
unruly and perverse ☊ ngang ngổ ☊
virtuous, righteous, loyal and kind, sincere ☊ ngay thảo ☊
listen and obey, obey, take (somebody’s) advice ☊ nghe theo ☊
doubtful and difficult ☊ nghi nan ☊
with pomp and ceremony ☊ nghi vệ ☊
strict and clear, no-nonsense ☊ nghiêm minh ☊
father and mother ☊ nghiêm từ ☊
to check and take over, put into operation; operational startup ☊ nghiệm thu ☊
poverty and hunger; poor and hungry ☊ nghèo đói ☊
go to the bride’s house and escort her to the bridegroom’s ☊ nghênh hôn ☊
welcome and entertain ☊ nghênh tiếp ☊
to welcome and entertain solemnly a guest of honor ☊ nghênh tiếp trọng thể một đơn vị khách quý ☊
welcome and see off, meet and see off ☊ nghênh tống ☊
wait for and engage the enemy ☊ nghênh địch ☊
loyal and courageous; voluntary, free will ☊ nghĩa dũng ☊
very tall and thin, very lanky ☊ nghều ☊
with stamina and sense of purpose, dogged ☊ ngoan cường ☊
meandering, full of twists and turns, zigzagging, squiggly, winding ☊ ngoằn ngoèo ☊
stupid and base ☊ ngu hèn ☊
dangerous and pressing ☊ nguy cấp ☊
danger, peril, dangerous, perilous and difficult ☊ nguy nan ☊
the plaintiff and the defendant ☊ nguyên bị ☊
raw and working material ☊ nguyên vật liệu ☊
moon and flowers, flirtation, courting, lovemaking ☊ nguyệt hoa ☊
ins and outs, head and tail ☊ nguồn cơn ☊
(1) thousand
(2) mountains and forests ☊ ngàn ☊
in details, all the ins and outs ☊ ngành ngọn ☊
time and date ☊ ngày giờ ☊
day and night ☊ ngày đêm ☊
day and night of equal length, equinox ☊ ngày đêm dài bằng nhau ☊
dull and lasting ☊ ngâm ngẩm ☊
compose and recite a poem extempore (under the inspiration or some feeling) ☊ ngâm vịnh ☊
fall and roll forward ☊ ngã lăn ☊
narrow and out-of-the-way road ☊ ngóc ngách ☊
maize and sweet potato ☊ ngô khoai ☊
wards and actions, talk and deeds ☊ ngôn hành ☊
nook and cranny, minute detail, smallest detail ☊ ngõ ngách ☊
five metals (gold, silver, copper, iron and tin) ☊ ngũ kim ☊
five moral bonds (king and subject, father and child, husband and wife, brothers and sisters, friends) ☊ ngũ luân ☊
become less and less, weaken, become or grow weak ☊ ngơn ngớt ☊
fisherman and woodsman ☊ ngư tiều ☊
brothers and sisters, siblings ☊ người anh em ☊
everybod, everyone, one and all ☊ người người ☊
move heaven and earth, ply (between) ☊ ngược xuôi ☊
various ranks and grades (in a classification scale of civil servants) ☊ ngạch trật ☊
fret and fume, scowl and frown ☊ ngấm ngoảy ☊
slender and elongated ☊ ngẳng ☊
to sit and wait for ☊ ngồi chờ ☊
plump and tall ☊ ngồn ngộn ☊
wayward and insolent ☊ ngổ nghịch ☊
wayward and impertinent ☊ ngổ ngược ☊
agitation and propaganda ☊ ngụy vận ☊
vehicles and horses, vehicles ☊ ngựa xe ☊
prompt and sensible ☊ nhanh nhạy ☊
prompt and nimble ☊ nhanh nhẹ ☊
quick-minded and full of timely tricks ☊ nhanh trí và lắm mưu cơ ☊
suck and dangle (sweet) in front of (somebody) ☊ nhem thèm ☊
to close one’s eye and aim at the target ☊ nheo mắt nhắm đích ☊
call stridently and insistently ☊ nheo nhéo ☊
velvet and silk, luxury ☊ nhung lụa ☊
refined and subtle, decent, proper, decorous, becoming ☊ nhuần nhị ☊
both a philosopher and a mathematician ☊ nhà nhiền triết kiêm toán học gia ☊
fortune teller (who uses one’s face and date/time of birth) ☊ nhà tướng số ☊
knead (clay) carefully and model (a statue), mould ☊ nhào nặn ☊
scurry here and there ☊ nháo ☊
to scurry here and there in all directions looking for ☊ nháo nhác ☊
humane and upright ☊ nhân hậu ☊
benevolence and righteousness ☊ nhân nghĩa ☊
cause and effect ☊ nhân quả ☊
ceremonial music and songs ☊ nhã nhạc ☊
refined pleasure, refined and pleasant ☊ nhã thú ☊
weakly and whimpering ☊ nhéo nhẹo ☊
ear and eye ☊ nhĩ mục ☊
courteous and modest ☊ nhũn ☊
modest and courteous ☊ nhũn nhặn ☊
harass and take bribe ☊ nhũng lạm ☊
like brother(s) and sister(s) ☊ như anh em ☊
like cat and dog ☊ như chó với mèo ☊
be on pins and needles ☊ như có lửa đốt trong lòng ☊
weak, small and weak ☊ nhược tiểu ☊
blow hot and cold, shuffle ☊ nhấm nhẳng ☊
weak and intermittent ☊ nhấp nhem ☊
heave, sway, go up and down (especially on the water) ☊ nhấp nhô ☊
all and sundry, one and all ☊ nhất loạt ☊
one and all must be present ☊ nhất loạt phải có mặt ☊
all and sundry ☊ nhất luật ☊
first and foremost, in the first place, especially ☊ nhất là ☊
one and all, all, everything, everything without exception, each and every one ☊ nhất nhất ☊
to immigrate, enter and take up residence ☊ nhập cư ☊
day and night ☊ nhật dạ ☊
the sun and the moon ☊ nhật nguyệt ☊
remind and admonish ☊ nhắc nhủ ☊
to repeat again and again ☊ nhắc đi nhắc lại ☊
slender, thin and frail ☊ nhẳng ☊
glossy, smooth and shiny ☊ nhẵn bóng ☊
brazen, brazen-faced, smooth and bare ☊ nhẵn cấc ☊
prompt and nimble ☊ nhẹn ☊
timorous and artful ☊ nhẻ nhót ☊
young and innocent ☊ nhỏ dại ☊
small and weak ☊ nhỏ yếu ☊
to long fondly to see one’s wife and children ☊ nhớ thương vợ con ☊
dirty and sticky, slimy ☊ nhớp ☊
to miss the boat (literally and figuratively) ☊ nhỡ tàu ☊
to refuse to listen to and act against one’s parents advice ☊ nhủng nhẳng cưỡng lời cha mẹ ☊
large and flat basket ☊ nia ☊
well fed and warmly clothed ☊ no cơm ấm cật ☊
eat and drink well ☊ no say ☊
(well) clothed and wed ☊ no ấm ☊
to exert oneself to the utmost and compete sharply ☊ nong nả đua chen ☊
rear (animals) and grow (plants) ☊ nuôi trồng ☊
glossy and fair ☊ nuột ☊
there are no ~ and no ~ ☊ nào ~ nào ~ ☊
this and that, this, that and the other ☊ này nọ ☊
ducks and drakes ☊ ném thia lia ☊
to become husband and wife ☊ nên vợ nên chồng ☊
to talk at sixes and sevens ☊ nói nhí nhố vài câu ☊
to speak on and on, ramble ☊ nói thao thao ☊
to say something over and over again ☊ nói đi nói lại ☊
bamboo hat worn by Buddhist monks (with a long ribbon and a small knob on top) ☊ nón tu lờ ☊
to burn with anger and desire to beat (someone) ☊ nóng mắt muốn đánh ☊
agriculture and forestry ☊ nông lâm ☊
agriculture and silk-worm breeding ☊ nông tang ☊
white and silkly, velvety and white ☊ nõn nà ☊
mountain and forests, forests ☊ núi rừng ☊
small amount, amount between five and seven ☊ năm bảy ☊
years and months, a long time ☊ năm tháng ☊
bed and board, accommodation, housing ☊ nơi ăn chốn ở ☊
poverty and hunger ☊ nạn nghèo đói ☊
ineffably and unspeakably melancholy ☊ nẫu ruột ☊
dry and sunny ☊ nắng hanh ☊
sunlight, sunshine (at the beginning of summer and the beginning of spring) ☊ nắng mới ☊
hot and stuffy ☊ nắng oi ☊
sunny and beautiful (weather) ☊ nắng đẹp ☊
squat, stay on at a place and refuse to move ☊ nằm ì ☊
to make up a story and slander someone ☊ nặn chuyện để vu cáo người ☊
cudgel one’s brains long and hard ☊ nặn óc ☊
house, building; family’s ways, family customs and practices, family habit, family order ☊ nếp nhà ☊
right and wrong, good and bad, win or lose, head and tail; glutinous and ordinary rice ☊ nếp tẻ ☊
post and pans ☊ nồi niêu ☊
ardent and deep-felt (of sentiments) ☊ nồng đượm ☊
full of vicissitudes, full of ups and downs ☊ nổi chìm ☊
paternal side and maternal side ☊ nội ngoại ☊
sweet and sour grated salad ☊ nộm ☊
be over head and ears in debt ☊ nợ đìa ☊
midnight and dawn ☊ nửa đêm gà gáy ☊
power and reputation ☊ oai danh ☊
loud and powerful (of voice) ☊ oang ☊
feel resentment and hatred against, resent and hate ☊ oán thù ☊
planes and mortars ☊ phi pháo ☊
customs and morals ☊ phong hóa ☊
thinly and inadequately (dressed) ☊ phong phanh ☊
customs and habits ☊ phong tục tập quán ☊
wind and clouds, piece of luck, favorable opportunity ☊ phong vân ☊
elegant and refined ☊ phong vận ☊
husband and wife, man and wife ☊ phu phụ ☊
husband and wife ☊ phu thê ☊
harmony between husband and wife ☊ phu xướng phụ tùy ☊
deal out (serve out) a mid-autumn festival cake and fruit ☊ phá cỗ ☊
drop out of school and look for a job, be a drop-out ☊ phá ngang ☊
frank, sincere, plain and honest ☊ phác thực ☊
ungracefully broad and flat ☊ phèn phẹt ☊
follow and aid, act as an aid ☊ phò tá ☊
exorcise with incantations and a charm ☊ phù chú ☊
(of god) protect and help ☊ phù hộ độ trì ☊
rich and noble ☊ phú quí ☊
kind-hearted, gentle and upright ☊ phúc hậu ☊
happiness and unhappiness ☊ phúc họa ☊
happiness and wealth ☊ phúc lộc ☊
wealth and happiness ☊ phước lộp ☊
male phoenix and female phoenix-phoenix ☊ phượng hoàng ☊
right and wrong, right or left, correct or incorrect ☊ phải trái ☊
powder and perfume, female charm ☊ phấn hương ☊
face-powder and lipstick ☊ phấn son ☊
be exasperated and indignant ☊ phẫn khích ☊
neat and smooth ☊ phẳng phiu ☊
decadence and prosperity ☊ phế hưng ☊
depose one king and replace him by another ☊ phế lập ☊
lungs and intestines, internal, organs ☊ phế phủ ☊
bustling, lively, noisy and gaudy ☊ phồn hoa ☊
father and elder brother, parents ☊ phụ huynh ☊
agitation and propaganda among women ☊ phụ vận ☊
(1) to admire and respect, esteem, submit, yield
(2) clothes
(3) be accustomed to, bear (climate)
(4) again, anew; to repeat, reply, recover, recuperate
(5) to prostrate oneself; to lie in ambush ☊ phục ☊
to obey orders and report back ☊ phục mệnh ☊
fat and clumsy ☊ phục phịch ☊
male and female phoenix ☊ phụng hoàng ☊
axe and big hammer, corporeal punishment implement ☊ phủ việt ☊
to come and go ☊ qua lại ☊
spear and pike ☊ qua mâu ☊
frontier post and river, parting ☊ quan hà ☊
relations between the US and Communist Vietnam ☊ quan hệ giữa Hoa Kỳ và CSVN ☊
officers and soldiers, government army, armed forces ☊ quan quân ☊
frontier post and mountains, remote place, remote district ☊ quan san ☊
light and darkness, time ☊ quang âm ☊
to turn around and look at ☊ quay nhìn ☊
to turn around and go back in ☊ quay trở vào ☊
to turn around and come back ☊ quay trở về ☊
army and people ☊ quân dân ☊
privates and officers, the army ☊ quân quan ☊
the king and one’s parents ☊ quân thân ☊
country and homeland ☊ quê hương đất nước ☊
endangered, valuable and rare ☊ quý hiếm ☊
put under surveillance, direct and control ☊ quản chế ☊
flute pipe and guitar chords, musical ☊ quản huyền ☊
vast and profound ☊ quảng uyên ☊
hard and without rest; to slave away ☊ quần quật ☊
trousers and brooch, women, the fair sex ☊ quần thoa ☊
court officials, the king and courtiers ☊ quần thần ☊
districts and precincts (in general) ☊ quận huyện ☊
hale and hearty ☊ quắc thước ☊
grown-up and successful children ☊ quế hòe ☊
smaller and weaker country ☊ quốc gia tiểu nhược ☊
national welfare and the people’s ☊ quốc kế dân sinh ☊
national customs and manners ☊ quốc phong ☊
go in and out, come in and out ☊ ra vào ☊
to come out and surrender oneself ☊ ra đầu thú ☊
greens and rice soup, poor food ☊ rau cháo ☊
subsidiary crops, vegetables and crops ☊ rau màu ☊
fruit and vegetables ☊ rau quả ☊
vegetables and bean, vegetables crops ☊ rau đậu ☊
water-plants and mosses, sea-weed alga ☊ rong rêu ☊
flies and mosquitoes ☊ ruồi muỗi ☊
fly and bluebottle, flies ☊ ruồi nhặng ☊
to search and terrorize ☊ ruồng bố ☊
to mistreat (wife and children) ☊ ruồng rẫy ☊
fields and gardens, field ☊ ruộng nương ☊
fields and gardens ☊ ruộng vườn ☊
connected and clear, logical and clear ☊ rành mạch ☊
shady and fresh, in the shade ☊ râm mát ☊
beard growing on the chin and on both cheeks ☊ râu ba chòm ☊
a thick and short beard ☊ râu hầm ☊
beard and moustaches ☊ râu ria ☊
to train one’s fighting skill and spirit ☊ rèn luyện bản lĩnh chiến đấu ☊
moan and cry, lament ☊ rên la ☊
forest and mountain, forest ☊ rùng núi ☊
withdraw and take flight ☊ rút chạy ☊
to pull a vine and shake the woods ☊ rút dây động rừng ☊
supports and columns- keystone ☊ rường cột ☊
famished and exhausted ☊ rạc rời ☊
black and white-ringed krait ☊ rắn cạp nia ☊
yellow and black-ringed krait ☊ rắn cạp nong ☊
coherent and clear ☊ rẽ ròi ☊
soft and distinct ☊ rẽ rọt ☊
very disorderly, at sixes and sevens ☊ rối bét ☊
afterwards, and then ☊ rồi thì ☊
forest frequented by wild animals and robbers ☊ rừng nhám ☊
forest and mountain ☊ rừng núi ☊
mountains and forests are thick and interminable ☊ rừng núi bạt ngàn ☊
decomposed and crushed ☊ rữa nát ☊
soldiery and clerkdom (in district offices) ☊ sai nha ☊
boil and pustule ☊ sang độc ☊
separation in life and parting in death ☊ sinh ly tử biệt ☊
to be born and live in SE Asia ☊ sinh sống trong vùng đông nam á ☊
to grow up, be born and bred ☊ sinh trương ☊
life and death ☊ sinh tử ☊
compare the advantages and disadvantages (of something) ☊ so đo ☊
lipstick and powder, cosmetics ☊ son phấn ☊
young and vigorous ☊ son trẻ ☊
be exiled and made a border guard ☊ sung quân ☊
to go back and forth, turn over (in one’s thoughts) ☊ suy đi nghĩ lại ☊
straight and tall fluent, flowing ☊ suôn ☊
(all) day and night ☊ suốt ngày đêm ☊
children’s lasting and serious disease ☊ sài ☊
sift and winnow ☊ sàng sảy ☊
books and papers, printed materials, publications ☊ sách báo ☊
a reprinted and revised book ☊ sách in lại khó khảo đính ☊
(1) magpie
(2) bamboo blinds
(3) stock phrase, cliché
(4) flute
(5) cook meet with bamboo shoots and spices ☊ sáo ☊
deep, profound, wide and deep ☊ sâu rộng ☊
straightforward and impartial ☊ sòng phẳng ☊
the first and fifteenth of a lunar month ☊ sóc vọng ☊
old and toothless ☊ sóm sém ☊
wind and waves, ups and downs, troubles ☊ sóng gió ☊
rivers and streams ☊ sông ngòi ☊
rivers and mountains land, country ☊ sông núi ☊
rivers and streams ☊ sông rạch ☊
guns and ammunition, weapons ☊ súng đạn ☊
tire and tube ☊ săm lốp ☊
common people and intellectuals ☊ sĩ thứ ☊
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) ☊ sơ di trú và nhập tịch ☊
first hearing; to hear and try first case ☊ sơ thẩm ☊
ravine and mountain area ☊ sơn khê ☊
teacher and friend ☊ sư hữu ☊
teacher and pupil ☊ sư sinh ☊
teacher and student (relationship) ☊ sư đệ ☊
taxes and fees ☊ sưu thuế ☊
sweet and sour spare ribs ☊ sườn xào chua ngọt ☊
give birth to and bring up ☊ sản dục ☊
thunderclap, thunder crash, spreading far and wide ☊ sấm vang ☊
head and tail ☊ sấp ngửa ☊
cap and gown, academic attire ☊ sắc phục đại học ☊
iron and blood, violence ☊ sắt máu ☊
iron and steel ☊ sắt thép ☊
the number of killed and wounded ☊ số thương vong ☊
to hover between life and death, be half ☊ sống dở chết dở ☊
male bird and female bird, cock and hen-to a finish ☊ sống mái ☊
angry and anxious ☊ sốt gan ☊
receipts and expenses register ☊ sổ thu chi ☊
morning and evening ☊ sớm hôm ☊
morning and afternoon, every day ☊ sớm trưa ☊
hasty and bewildered ☊ sớn sác ☊
Bureau of Education and Training ☊ sở giáo dục đào tạo ☊
books of history and legends ☊ sử sách ☊
history and geography ☊ sử địa ☊
likes and dislikes, preferences ☊ sự thương ghét ☊
increase and decrease ☊ sự tăng giảm ☊
the three duties of a man (to king, wife, and son) ☊ tam cương ☊
the three lights (sun, moon, and stars) ☊ tam quang ☊
the three army forces (center, left and right wing) ☊ tam quân ☊
past, present and future (lives) ☊ tam thế ☊
the home is shattered and its members gone ☊ tan cửa nát nhà ☊
mulberry-tree and fleabane ☊ tang bồng ☊
mourning and funeral rituals ☊ tang chế ☊
death and grief ☊ tang tóc ☊
(1) follower, hireling
(2) hands and feet ☊ tay chân ☊
lie stretching one’s arms and legs, flat out ☊ ten hen ☊
to observe and visit, sightsee ☊ tham quan ☊
to cling to one’s power and position ☊ tham quyền cố vị ☊
to cling to life and fear death ☊ tham sinh úy tử ☊
greedy and cruel ☊ tham tàn ☊
pure and upright ☊ thanh bạch ☊
young men and women ☊ thanh niên thanh nữ ☊
voice and beauty ☊ thanh sắc ☊
light and flowing ☊ thanh thoát ☊
quiet and deserted ☊ thanh vắng ☊
frugal pure and noble ☊ thanh đạm ☊
to hold and release, do as one pleases, sway, control ☊ thao túng ☊
poems and songs, poetry ☊ thi ca ☊
poetry and painting ☊ thi họa ☊
poetry and rhythmical prose ☊ thi phú ☊
poetry and prose ☊ thi văn ☊
dozing, between waking and sleeping ☊ thiu thiu ☊
to get stale and smell ☊ thiu thối ☊
thousand ships and devices ☊ thiên phương bách kễ ☊
heaven and earth, world, universe ☊ thiên địa ☊
to be filial and obedient ☊ thiếu thuận ☊
good and evil, right and wrong ☊ thiện và ác ☊
good and evil ☊ thiện ác ☊
receipts and expenses, income and expenditure or expenses ☊ thu chi ☊
collect and hide away ☊ thu giấu ☊
seize and keep ☊ thu giữ ☊
to receive and transmit ☊ thu phát ☊
young and beautiful girl ☊ thuyền quyên ☊
teacher and student ☊ thày trò ☊
mother and father ☊ thày u ☊
waterfalls and rapids ☊ thác ghềnh ☊
peaceful and prosperous ☊ thái bình ☊
a courteous and modest attitude ☊ thái độ nhũn ☊
spy, guide, spy and scout ☊ thám báo ☊
saints and gods ☊ thánh thần ☊
complete and virulent loathing ☊ thâm gan tím ruột ☊
profound and subtle ☊ thâm thúy ☊
black and blue, livid ☊ thâm tím ☊
relatives and strangers ☊ thân sơ ☊
wife and concubine ☊ thê thiếp ☊
wife and children, all the family ☊ thê tử ☊
to dash in and out, sneak in and out ☊ thì thọt ☊
to kneel and rise repeatedly ☊ thì thụp ☊
grains and rice ☊ thóc gạo ☊
thorough comprehension of ancient and modern learning ☊ thông kim bác cổ ☊
interpreters and secretaries of different services ☊ thông phán ☊
know every nook and cranny of a place ☊ thông tỏ ☊
visit and feed ☊ thăm nuôi ☊
rise and fall, ups and downs ☊ thăng trầm ☊
poem and literary composition, poetry, poem ☊ thơ phú ☊
wounded and sick soldiers ☊ thương bệnh binh ☊
to love and esteem, be fond of ☊ thương mến ☊
the dead and injured, the killed and wounded ☊ thương vong ☊
to reward and punish ☊ thưởng phạt ☊
zoological and botanical garden ☊ thảo cầm viên ☊
virtuous and gentle ☊ thảo hiền ☊
upright, loyal and straightforward ☊ thảo ngay ☊
to appear and disappear alternately ☊ thấp thoáng ☊
seven openings of one’s head (two eyes, two ears, two nostrils and a mouth) ☊ thất khiếu ☊
mind and soul ☊ thần hồn ☊
teacher and student ☊ thầy trò ☊
investigate, examine and verify ☊ thẩm tra ☊
sneak in and out ☊ thậm thọt ☊
ups and downs ☊ thế cố ☊
swear with the mountains and seas as witnesses ☊ thề non hẹn biển ☊
body and soul ☊ thể phách ☊
from time to time, now and then, sometimes, every so often, occasionally ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊
prosperous and peaceful ☊ thịnh trị ☊
lean and fat meat mixed ☊ thịt ba chỉ ☊
to be bare and hanging ☊ thổn thiện ☊
arts and crafts, craft industry, handicraft ☊ thủ công nghệ ☊
hand and foot, man of confidence ☊ thủ túc ☊
a poem in which the first and last line are the same ☊ thủ vĩ ngâm ☊
names of Chinese officials and governors in Vietnam during the ☊ thứ sử ☊
to sit up late and get up early ☊ thức khuya dậy sớm ☊
food and drink in plenty ☊ thức ăn thức uống cứ ngộn lên ☊
addition and subtraction ☊ thừa trừ ☊
try and find out what the feeling is, feel, put out feelers ☊ thử lòng ☊
reality and myth, truth and falsehood, fact and fiction ☊ thực hư ☊
commerce and industry ☊ thực nghiệp ☊
flora and fauna ☊ thực vật và động vật ☊
black and white television ☊ ti vi đen trắng ☊
heart and liver, soul ☊ tim gan ☊
believe and love ☊ tin yêu ☊
to receive and issue ☊ tiếp phát ☊
to take on, load up on food and fuel ☊ tiếp tế thực phẩm và nhiên liệu ☊
logistics, relaying, supply and transportation ☊ tiếp vận ☊
to save time and money ☊ tiết kiệm thì giờ và tài chính ☊
food money, cost of food and drink ☊ tiền ăn uống ☊
young and beautiful girl ☊ tiểu kiều ☊
small and weak ☊ tiểu nhược ☊
big and fat, corpulent, portly ☊ to béo ☊
young and strong; youth ☊ trai tráng ☊
women of beauty and men of talent ☊ trai tài gái sắc ☊
to be armed with spears and swords ☊ trang bị bằng giáo mác ☊
knowledge and ability ☊ tri năng ☊
morning and evening ☊ triêu mộ ☊
palace and imperial temple ☊ triều miếu ☊
inside and outside ☊ trong ngoài ☊
peace at home and aboard ☊ trong ấm ngoài êm ☊
loyal and courageous ☊ trung dũng ☊
generous, loyal and grateful, faithful, loyal, true ☊ trung hậu ☊
devoted, staunch, loyal and true ☊ trung lương ☊
to chase and shout for help ☊ truy hô ☊
wholesome, vigorous, able-bodied, hale and hearty ☊ tráng kiện ☊
heaven and earth ☊ trên trời dưới đất ☊
wisdom and courage ☊ trí dũng ☊
extract and explain ☊ trích giảng ☊
very weak and inefficient ☊ trói gà không nổi ☊
to sit on, straddle the fence, wait and see ☊ trùm chăn ☊
day and night ☊ trú dạ ☊
agile and very dangerous boa ☊ trăn gió ☊
slow and harmless boa ☊ trăn đất ☊
first of all, first and foremost, begin with, above all else, most of all ☊ trước hết ☊
before and after ☊ trước sau ☊
first off, first of all, first and foremost, at first ☊ trước tiên ☊
to go through many ups and downs ☊ trải qua rất nhiều sóng gió ☊
(slang) attack and rob somebody of something, mugging ☊ trấn lột ☊
(of songs etc.) strong and moving ☊ trầm hùng ☊
betel and areca (to be considered as betrothal gifts) ☊ trầu cau ☊
law and order ☊ trật tự an ninh ☊
white and very clean ☊ trắng bong ☊
black and white; distinct, clear ☊ trắng đen ☊
young and old (alike) ☊ trẻ già ☊
young and inexperienced ☊ trẻ người non dạ ☊
young and robust ☊ trẻ trai ☊
young and beautiful ☊ trẻ đẹp ☊
to keep law and order, maintain law and order ☊ trị an ☊
to treat the disease and save the ☊ trị bệnh cứu người ☊
male and female ☊ trống mái ☊
drum and castanets ☊ trống phách ☊
vast (as the sky and sea), unrealistic, utopian ☊ trời biển ☊
cool and fresh weather ☊ trời mát ☊
punished by both heaven and earth ☊ trời tru đất diệt ☊
heaven and earth; (exclamation) ☊ trời đất ☊
and over, and above ☊ trở lên ☊
~ and later, downwards, forwards, onwards ☊ trở đi ☊
hen eggs and duck eggs ☊ trứng gà trứng vịt ☊
mustache and hair ☊ tu mi ☊
here and there ☊ tung tăng ☊
propaganda and instruction ☊ tuyên huấn ☊
handsome and intelligent ☊ tuấn tú ☊
(Buddhism) to be both enlightened and enlightening ☊ tuệ giác ☊
talent and outward look ☊ tài mạo ☊
talent and beauty ☊ tài sắc ☊
ability and intellect ☊ tài trí ☊
talent and virtue ☊ tài đức ☊
growing mulberry and raising silkworm ☊ tàm tang ☊
rough and ready, not too bad, neither very good nor very bad, so-so, passable, tolerable ☊ tàm tạm ☊
action and reaction ☊ tác dụng và phản kháng ☊
positive and negative effects ☊ tác động tích cực lẫn tiêu cực ☊
heart and blood; zeal, ardor, initiative, spirit ☊ tâm huyềt ☊
a noble and pure soul ☊ tâm hồn cao khiết ☊
guest and host ☊ tân chủ ☊
fame, big name; name and age ☊ tên tuổi ☊
arrows and bullets, war ☊ tên đạn ☊
to search hedges and bushes, to look for everywhere ☊ tìm khắp bờ bụi ☊
to search high and low, look everywhere ☊ tìm ngược tìm suôi ☊
to scurry here and there looking for (someone, something) ☊ tìm nháo cả lên ☊
affection and gratitude ☊ tình nghĩa ☊
affection (between parents and children) ☊ tình thâm ☊
black and blue ☊ tím bầm ☊
family and name ☊ tính danh ☊
to calculate, count, figure, weigh the pros and cons ☊ tính toán ☊
long and narrow table ☊ tíu ☊
to dangle, balance, hang loose, swing to and fro ☊ tòn ten ☊
having white hair and wrinkled skin ☊ tóc bạc da mồi ☊
to honor and respect ☊ tôn phục ☊
to increase and decrease, rise and fall, fluctuate ☊ tăng giảm ☊
Buddhist clergy (monks and nuns) ☊ tăng ni ☊
pure and beautiful ☊ tĩnh gia ☊
fortune telling based on one’s face and date/time of birth ☊ tướng số ☊
general officers and field-grade officers, generals and ☊ tướng tá ☊
at any time and any place ☊ tại bất cứ nơi nào và bất cứ lúc nào ☊
viscera and organs ☊ tạng phủ ☊
left and right, entourage, advisers, friends, relations, circle ☊ tả hữu ☊
have large entourage, have many assistants (left and right) ☊ tả phù hữu bật ☊
clean and decorate the ancestral graves ☊ tảo mộ ☊
pork with skin and rice ☊ tấm bì ☊
black and white photograph ☊ tấm hình trắng đen ☊
stunned and at a loss ☊ tần ngần ☊
to take a bath and wash ☊ tắm giặt ☊
to take a bath and wash one’s hair, wash up ☊ tắm gội ☊
clothing and jewels (of a woman) ☊ tế nhuyễn ☊
sacrifices and prayers ☊ tế tự ☊
provinces and cities ☊ tỉnh thành ☊
from morning till night, day and night ☊ tối ngày ☊
to appear and disappear, exist and not exist, be and not be ☊ tồn vong ☊
card game using a deck of cards and played by five ☊ tổ tôm ☊
every penny and every dime ☊ từng xu từng cắc ☊
wine and women ☊ tửu sắc ☊
to be critical of oneself and one’s faults and ☊ tự phê bình ☊
dark and light, life and death ☊ u hiển ☊
dark and gloomy, melancholy, sullen ☊ u sầu ☊
dark and deep ☊ u thâm ☊
quiet and dark ☊ u tịnh ☊
beautiful and graceful ☊ uyển nhã ☊
arts and letters ☊ van nghệ ☊
heaven alarming and earth moving ☊ vang trời dậy đất ☊
honor and dishonor ☊ vinh nhục ☊
a general versed in planning and strategy ☊ viên tướng nhiều mưu lược ☊
to write and write ☊ viết luôn tay ☊
the business is very urgent and must be seen to right away ☊ việc rất là cần, phải làm ngay lập tức ☊
lose one’s house and fortune ☊ vong gia bại sản ☊
king and lords, nobility, aristocracy ☊ vua chúa ☊
king and mandarins, rulers in feudal society ☊ vua quan ☊
to have fun, smiling and laughing ☊ vui cười ☊
peak, summit, high point, éclat; gold and red ☊ vàng son ☊
gold and copper alloy ☊ vàng tây ☊
gold and stone, loyalty, love ☊ vàng đá ☊
to sew and mend, stitch ☊ vá may ☊
et cetera, and so on ☊ vân vân ☊
to roll between one’s finger and thumb, twiddle ☊ vân vê ☊
to be surrounded and captured ☊ vây bắt ☊
to come and go, go back and forth, frequent ☊ vãng lai ☊
travel back and forth ☊ vãng phản ☊
to go around and around ☊ vòng đi vòng lại ☊
valueless, worthless, trashy, trivial, null and void ☊ vô giá trị ☊
palaquin and canopy ☊ võng lọng ☊
wooded and mountainous area ☊ vùng rừng núi ☊
to be good in literature and have fine ☊ văn hay chữ tốt ☊
arts and letters ☊ văn học nghệ thuật ☊
letters and arts ☊ văn nghệ ☊
prose and verse ☊ văn thơ ☊
poetry and prose ☊ văn thợ ☊
civil and military, the pen and the sword ☊ văn võ ☊
to do something thoughtlessly and immediately ☊ văng tê ☊
rain and dew ☊ vũ lộ ☊
gardens and (rice) fields ☊ vườn ruộng ☊
different rhymes (one syllable having even tone and one uneven ☊ vần ngược ☊
to go to one’s native village and visit one’s relatives ☊ về quê thăm họ hàng ☊
fame and position ☊ vị vong ☊
capital and interest ☊ vốn lời ☊
to run and hide ☊ vội ẩn ☊
husband and wife ☊ vợ chồng ☊
wife and children ☊ vợ con ☊
first wife and her eldest son ☊ vợ cái con cột ☊
deaf and dumb ☊ vừa câm vừa điếc ☊
far and wide, everywhere ☊ xa gần ☊
green and fresh, verdant, light blue ☊ xanh tươi ☊
carriage and four horses ☊ xe tứ mã ☊
one-horse cart, a horse and cart, buggy, gig ☊ xe độc mã ☊
to study the horoscope of a boy and girl ☊ xem tuổi ☊
pots and pans ☊ xoong chảo ☊
small and perfumed mango ☊ xoài xiêm ☊
indifferent, mediocre, simple, rough and ready, so-so ☊ xoàng ☊
(in literature) father and mother ☊ xuân huyên ☊
spring and autumn ☊ xuân thu ☊
scenery of peace and prosperity ☊ xuân đài ☊
expenditures and receipts ☊ xuất nhập ☊
exit and entry, immigration ☊ xuất nhập cảnh ☊
import and export ☊ xuất nhập khẩu ☊
foolish and stupid ☊ xuẩn ngốc ☊
to build and put together ☊ xây lắp ☊
to move, shift back and forth; more or less ☊ xê xích ☊
to eliminate hunger and reduce ☊ xóa đói giảm nghèo ☊
villages and hamlets ☊ xóm làng ☊
nice and neat, elegant, spectacular ☊ xôm ☊
bone and blood, effort ☊ xương máu ☊
corpse, dead body; flesh and bones ☊ xương thịt ☊
marrow and bone ☊ xương tủy ☊
bones and flesh, (fig.) sacrifice ☊ xương và máu ☊
to be in rags and tatters ☊ xạc xài ☊
fast and thick ☊ xối xả ☊
medicine and pharmacy ☊ y dược ☊
love and compassion; to love, cherish, be attached to ☊ yêu thương ☊
love (between boys and girls) ☊ yêu đương ☊
weak; weakness and shortcoming ☊ yếu kém ☊
Europe and the United States, Occidental, Western ☊ Âu Mỹ ☊
Europe and Asia, East and West ☊ Âu Á ☊
(1) yoke (literally and figuratively)
(2) very full (of something), bloated
(3) adjutant
(4) to come to a standstill, stop (completely)
(5) calamity, disaster
(6) ace ☊ ách ☊
devotion, attachment; to love and admire, be attracted to, drawn to, attach ☊ ái mộ ☊
to love and respect ☊ ái đái ☊
(1) to bother, annoy, pester, worry
(2) to blacken, darken, stain; dark, obscure
(3) rice and boiled fish, thick fish soup
(4) to possess, obsess ☊ ám ☊
to not to throw one’s troops into battle, station troops and lie low ☊ án binh bất động ☊
high and narrow table ☊ án thư ☊
(academic) cap and gown ☊ áo mão ☊
voice and bearing; acoustic capacity ☊ âm dung ☊
Yin and Yang, positive and negative, male and female, opposites ☊ âm dương ☊
separation between life and death ☊ âm dương cách biệt ☊
this world and the other world ☊ âm dương đôi ngả ☊
sound and rhyme, phonology ☊ âm vận ☊
smoldering, dull and lasting; to smolder ☊ âm ỉ ☊
gratitude and resentment ☊ ân oán ☊
scold loudly and persistently ☊ èo èo ☊
soft and pleasant, sweet ☊ êm như ru ☊
beneficial to one’s country and people ☊ ích quốc lợi dân ☊
glossy and velvety ☊ óng mượt ☊
embrace and kiss ☊ ôm hôn ☊
to hold one’s face and cry, cry in one’s hands ☊ ôm mặt khóc ☊
to hug, embrace (lit and fig); cherish ☊ ôm ấp ☊
gentle and honest ☊ ôn hậu ☊
review (revise) and drill ☊ ôn luyện ☊
Mr. and Mrs., grandmother and grandfather, grandparents, ancestors ☊ ông bà ☊
lords and ladies, people in high places, upper classes ☊ ông hoàng bà chúa ☊
he was a bridge between France and Vietnam ☊ ông ta là chiếc cầu nối liền nước Pháp và Việt Nam ☊
hide and seek ☊ ú tim ☊
to feed and clothe oneself properly ☊ ăn no mặc ấm ☊
to live as husband and wife, sleep together, have sex ☊ ăn nằm ☊
to eat and drink; to consume (food); cuisine, food and drink ☊ ăn uống ☊
to eat and drink until one is full, satisfied ☊ ăn uống thỏa thê ☊
to complain and insist on having more profit ☊ ăn vòi ☊
feel a dull and lasting pain ☊ Đau ngâm ngẩm ☊
East and West ☊ Đông và Tây ☊
explain and cite, recommend ☊ đan cử ☊
knife-shaped lance and sword, weapons ☊ đao kiếm ☊
aches and pains ☊ đau nhức ☊
black and white ☊ đen trắng ☊
pursue persistently and eagerly, pursue steadily, follow ☊ đeo đẳng ☊
to be far away and not heard of ☊ đi biệt biền biệt ☊
to search, go and look for ☊ đi kiếm ☊
to go and buy ☊ đi mua ☊
to go back and forth ☊ đi qua đi lại ☊
to go back and forth ☊ đi ra đi do ☊
to go in and out ☊ đi ra đi vào ☊
to go out early and return late ☊ đi sớm về khuya ☊
to go back and forth, run back and forth ☊ đi tới đi lui ☊
to walk back and forth ☊ đi đi lại lại ☊
untruthful and ungrateful ☊ điêu bạc ☊
falling into decay, going to rack and ruin ☊ điêu linh ☊
untruthful and craftily ☊ điêu trá ☊
untruthful and spiteful ☊ điêu ác ☊
cash and offerings for a funeral, present condolences ☊ điếu phúng ☊
suppress rebels and save the people ☊ điếu phạt ☊
real and personal estate ☊ điền sản ☊
land and fields ☊ điền thổ ☊
fields and gardens, large farmstead ☊ điền trang ☊
fields and gardens and houses ☊ điền trạch ☊
to give treatment and medical care ☊ điều dưỡng ☊
check and examine ☊ điểm duyệt ☊
to halt and fire, fire at irregular intervals ☊ điểm xạ ☊
chaste and decent ☊ đoan trinh ☊
to laugh and talk, criticize, ridicule, mock, sneer at ☊ đàm tiếu ☊
women and girls, mothers and daughters ☊ đàn bà con gái ☊
to dig, excavate, turn over (earth); to call somebody names, curse and swear ☊ đào bới ☊
actresses and actors ☊ đào kép ☊
kicking cats and dogs, letting off steam on ☊ đá mèo quèo chó ☊
strangury (slow and painful spasmodic discharge of urine) ☊ đái nhắt ☊
fight and suppress revolts all over ☊ đánh đông dẹp bắc ☊
slaughter and share ☊ đánh đụng ☊
come and take up one’s duty, come and assume one’s responsibility ☊ đáo nhiệm ☊
lamp and joss-stick, (fig) votive offerings ☊ đèn nhang ☊
dykes and dyke-maintenance ☊ đê điều ☊
day and night ☊ đêm ngày ☊
river and ferry, boat and sampans ☊ đò giang ☊
hungry and thirsty, poverty-stricken ☊ đói khát ☊
hungry and cold, very poor ☊ đói rét ☊
to meet the bride and bring her home ☊ đón dâu ☊
meet (someone when he arrives) and see him off (when he leaves) ☊ đón đưa ☊
sometimes, now and then ☊ đôi phen ☊
the two of us (man and women) ☊ đôi ta ☊
married couple, husband and wife ☊ đôi vợ chồng ☊
supervise and speed up ☊ đôn đốc ☊
east and west, orient and occident, asia and Europe ☊ đông tây ☊
right and wrong, correct and incorrect ☊ đúng sai ☊
applications and requests ☊ đơn từ ☊
to meet and see off ☊ đưa đón ☊
high mountain and thick forest, jungle ☊ đại ngàn ☊
great and old tree ☊ đại thụ ☊
feud, fee (under the Ly and Tran dynasties) ☊ đại điền trang ☊
universal; world community (stateless and classless) ☊ đại đồng ☊
robbers and thieves ☊ đạo tặc ☊
courage and dodgy ☊ đảm lược ☊
party committee appointed to offices and other ☊ đảng đoàn ☊
to punch and kick ☊ đấm đá ☊
earth and stone, soil and rock ☊ đất đá ☊
(1) European woman
(2) to tamp (earth)
(3) deep and wide pond
(4) to dip in mud ☊ đầm ☊
death’s head, skull and crossbones ☊ đầu lâu ☊
head and beard ☊ đầu râu ☊
blood and flesh fly ☊ đầu rơi máu chảy ☊
remains, leavings, oddments, odds and ends, bits and pieces ☊ đầu thừa đuôi thẹo ☊
head and shoulders ☊ đầu vai ☊
ins and outs ☊ đầu đuôi ☊
sorrow and yearning by turns ☊ đắp nhớ đổi sầu ☊
soar into the clouds and ride the rains ☊ đằng vân giá vũ ☊
to count over and over ☊ đếm đi đếm lại ☊
temples, sanctuaries and shrines ☊ đền đài ☊
bright and cheerful red ☊ đỏ au ☊
red and succulent (of fruit) ☊ đỏ mọng ☊
red and black, card game ☊ đỏ đen ☊
sour and scornful ☊ đỏng đảnh ☊
to burn and destroy ☊ đốt phá ☊
books and paintings ☊ đồ thư ☊
refreshment, eatables and drinkables, food ☊ đồ ăn thức uống ☊
electronics and telecommunications equipment ☊ đồ điện tử và viễn thông ☊
hills and mountains ☊ đồi núi ☊
to share joys and sorrows ☊ đồng cam cộng khổ ☊
live and die together ☊ đồng sinh đồng tử ☊
to spill directly into rivers and oceans ☊ đổ thẳng xuống sông và biển ☊
keep one’s soul and body together ☊ độ khẩu ☊
kind and generous ☊ độ lượng ☊
assist and preserve ☊ độ trì ☊
independence and freedom ☊ độc lập tự do ☊
movement and rest, development(s) ☊ động tỉnh ☊
bravery and resourcefulness ☊ đởm lược ☊
brave and resourceful ☊ đởm lượt ☊
righteousness and good character ☊ đức hạnh ☊
to stand and wait ☊ đứng chờ ☊
don't tell tales and let out secrets ☊ đừng bép xép mà lộ bí mật ☊
vultures and dogs, lackey servant ☊ ưng khuyển ☊
strong and weak points, strengths and weaknesses ☊ ưu khuyết ☊
strengths and weaknesses ☊ ưu khuyết điểm ☊
good and bad ☊ ưu liệt ☊
warm and cold, how someone is doing ☊ ấm lạnh ☊
(well) clothed and fed, well off, comfortable ☊ ấm no ☊
to print and publish ☊ ấn hành ☊
seal and sword ☊ ấn kiếm ☊
to stammer, bluster, hem and haw ☊ ầm ừ ☊
to eat and drink ☊ ẩm thực ☊
to drawl out, hum and haw ☊ ề à ☊
to urinate and defecate ☊ ỉa đái ☊
bold and arrogant ☊ ốc sạo ☊
at home and abroad ☊ ở trong và ngoài nước ☊
say "yes" and not mean it ☊ ừ ào ☊
say yes to everything and do nothing ☊ ừ ừ ào ào ☊
to look back and forth ☊ nhìn ngang nhìn ngửa ☊

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6 My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊
15 The weather's warm and sunny today. ☊ Trời hôm nay nắng ấm. ☊
35 My hands are cold. ☊ Tay tôi đang lạnh. ☊
46 My name's Amanda. ☊ Tên tôi là Amanda. ☊
124 Five (5), seven (7), and ten (10). ☊ Năm, bảy, mười. ☊
154 Are your hands cold? — No, they aren't. ☊ Tay cậu có lạnh không? - Không. ☊
272 And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. ☊ Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối. ☊
302 We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊
330 I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi. ☊
346 I like rock and roll music. ☊ Tôi thích nhạc rock and roll. ☊
421 He plays guitar a lot, and he plays very well. ☊ Anh ấy chơi guitar nhiều và anh ấy chơi rất giỏi. ☊
439 Do you understand me? ☊ Cậu có hiểu tôi không? ☊
475 I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊
509 He has several brothers and sisters. ☊ Anh ấy có một số anh chị em. ☊
520 They like animals. They have three (3) dogs and two (2) cats. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có ba con chó và hai con mèo. ☊
561 We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. ☊ Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ. ☊
575 thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊
578 We danced a lot and talked to a lot of people. ☊ Chúng tôi nhảy nhiều và nói chuyện với nhiều người. ☊
583 Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊
590 Cecilia's grandfather died when he was ninety (90) years old. ☊ Ông của Cecilia chết lúc ông ấy chín mươi tuổi. ☊
598 She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. ☊ Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê. ☊
599 At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊
600 When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊
668 I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊
676 In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. ☊ Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản. ☊
679 The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. ☊ Mặt trời đang toả nắng và bầy chim đang hót líu lo. ☊
683 Dmitry and Irina were at the supermarket buying food. ☊ Dmitri và Irina đã ở siêu thị mua đồ ăn. ☊
709 He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊
725 The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊
728 He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊
776 Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. ☊ Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi. ☊
811 They have lots of books, and have read all of them. ☊ Họ có rất nhiều sách và họ đã đọc hết chúng. ☊
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊
847 Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. ☊ Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy. ☊
848 Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
882 Mungeol and Weonhye have been married for twenty (20) years. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ đã lấy nhau được hai mươi năm. ☊
883 EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊
891 I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). ☊ Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
892 Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊
They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'> My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊
926 Are Vincent and Valerie here? — Yes, they just arrived. ☊ Có Vincent và Valerie ở đó không? - Có, họ vừa mới đến. ☊
930 It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. ☊ Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi. ☊
932 Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊
935 Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. ☊ Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ. ☊
956 I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊
966 Shakespeare was a writer and wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Shakespeare là một nhà văn và đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
972 My friend has written many books. Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Bạn tôi viết đã được nhiều cuốn sách. Shakespeare đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
986 My friend is a writer, and has written many books. ☊ Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách. ☊
1028 Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊
1044 How many languages are spokin Switzerland? ☊ Có bao nhiêu ngôn ngữ được nói ở Thuỵ Sĩ? ☊
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊
1094 The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊
1108 Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊
1115 What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? ☊ Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào? ☊
1159 I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊
1175 I washed my hands because they were dirty. ☊ Tôi đã rửa tay vì tay bị bẩn. ☊
1186 Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. ☊ Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân. ☊
1192 Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. ☊ Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia. ☊
1220 Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. ☊ Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc. ☊
1241 I'm going to wash my hands. ☊ Tôi sắp đi rửa tay. ☊
1246 It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. ☊ Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn, ☊
1250 I'm hungry. I'm going to have a sandwich. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi đi ăn sandwich đây. ☊
1288 Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊
1328 How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊
1386 I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊
1388 much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊
1390 I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊
1416 The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊
1432 The Garcias have six (6) childrand three (3) dogs. They must have a big house. ☊ Nhà Gracia có sáu con và ba con chó. Họ hẳn phải có một ngôi nhà to. ☊
1440 You have a cold and a fever? Poor thing! You must feel awful. ☊ Cậu bị cảm và sốt à? Khổ thân! Cậu hẳn là khó chịu lắm. ☊
1442 For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. ☊ Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức. ☊
1455 It's a good movie. You should go and see it. ☊ Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó. ☊
1472 It's late, and you're very tired. You should go to bed. ☊ Giờ đã muộn mà cậu lại rất mệt. Cậu nên đi ngủ. ☊
1473 You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊
1502 Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊
1511 Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊
1535 I had to visit my grandfather in the hospital last week. ☊ Tuần trước tôi phải thăm ông tôi ở bệnh viện. ☊
1538 Would you like a piece of candy? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn kẹo không? ☊
1581 I'd rather stand than sit. ☊ Tôi muốn đứng hơn ngồi. ☊
1583 I'd prefer to sit than stand. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng. ☊
1584 I'd prefer to sit rather than stand. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng. ☊
1615 Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊
1619 ʨʊ́k͡p̚ kəʔ̖ w kɔ́ ʨwiəń ɓɐɐj to̪ ́t̚ ɗɛʔ̖ p̚ . ʨʊ́k͡p̚ vuuj vɛ̖ ! Here, have some candy. ☊ Đây, làm ít kẹo này. ☊
1666 There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊
1687 We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊
1721 school. Now there are more than a thousand. ☊ Mười năm trước trong trường có năm trăm trẻ em. Bây giờ ở đó có hơn một nghìn. ☊
1740 It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny. ☊ Trời hôm qua đẹp. Trời ấm và nắng. ☊
1759 Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. ☊ Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không. ☊
1766 Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. ☊ Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không. ☊
1786 Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊
1791 I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. ☊ Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải. ☊
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1874 Let's go and see that movie. It's supposed to be good. ☊ Đi xem bộ lm đó đi. Bộ lm nghe bảo là hay. ☊
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊
1908 The customs o cer looked at me suspiciously and asked me to opmy bag. ☊ Nhân viên bán hàng nhìn tôi nghi ngờ và bảo tôi mở túi của tôi ra. ☊
1936 Natalie doesn't have a car, and neither does Oliver. ☊ Natalie không có xe hơi và Oliver cũng thế. ☊
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊
1954 Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊
2001 Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊
2004 Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊
2022 It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊
2030 Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊
2092 Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊
2094 I'm used to driving on the left because I grew up in England. ☊ Tôi quen với việc lái xe bên trái vì tôi lớn lên ở Anh. ☊
2125 People often have a lot of trouble reading my handwriting. ☊ Mọi người thường rất khó đọc được chữ viết tay của tôi. ☊
2160 It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊
2167 That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊
2177 hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊
2203 Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. ☊ Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì. ☊
2238 We had a lot of bags and suitcases. > We had a lot of baggage. ☊ Chúng tôi có nhiều túi và valise. > Chúng tôi có nhiều hành lí. ☊
2252 I've got a new job, and it's hard work. ☊ Tôi có công việc mới và đó là một công việc nặng. ☊
2263 EN I have to go to the bank, and then I'm going to the post o ce. ☊ Tôi phải ra ngân hàng rồi tôi sẽ ra bưu điện. ☊
2267 The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất. ☊
2296 It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊
2298 The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊
2305 The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊
2306 The Andes are mountains in South America. ☊ Andes là một dãy núi ở Nam Mĩ. ☊
2307 Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. ☊ Bangkok là thủ đô Thái Lan. ☊
2310 The Philippines is a group of islands near Taiwan. ☊ Philippines là một quần đảo gần Đài Loan. ☊
2320 The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊
2331 A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊
2347 You have to try and concentrate. ☊ Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung. ☊
2349 He got up, washed, shaved, and got dressed. ☊ Anh ấy đã dậy, tắm rửa, cạo râu và mặc quần áo. ☊
They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'> Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau. ☊
2356 She climbed out of the swimming pool and dried herself o with a towel. ☊ Cô ấy trèo ra khỏi bể bơi và tự lau khô bằng khăn tắm. ☊
2429 Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊
2443 I was both tired and hungry when I got home. ☊ Tôi vừa mệt vừa đói khi tôi về đến nhà. ☊
2451 All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊
2510 A widow is a woman whose husband has already passed away. ☊ Quả phụ là người phụ nữ mà có chồng đã qua đời. ☊
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊
2524 Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊
2531 provides us with heat and light. ☊ Mặt trời, một trong hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ, cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiệt và anh sáng. ☊
2554 didn't understand it. ☊ Giải thích của giáo viên rất khó hiểu. Hầu hết học sinh không hiểu nó. ☊
2557 I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊
2560 EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊
2563 I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊
2605 I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. ☊ Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa. ☊
2606 This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊
2629 Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊
2632 Gerardo and Feliciana have both applied for the job. ☊ Gerardo và Feliciana đều đã nộp đơn xin việc. ☊
2637 Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊
2638 She said she would be here an hour ago, and she still hasn't arrived. ☊ Một tiếng trước cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ ở đây và giờ cô ấy vẫn chưa tới. ☊
2639 Have you written him yet? — Yes, and he still hasn't replied. ☊ Cậu đã viết cho anh ấy chưa? - Rồi và anh ấy vẫn chưa trả lời. ☊
2641 I've just had lunch, and I'm already hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn trưa nhưng tôi đã đói rồi. ☊
2643 The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊
2659 I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our ☊ ☊
2676 and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊
2712 Everything began and ended ON time. ☊ Mọi thứ bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ. ☊
2716 I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. ☊ Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ. ☊
2725 They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. ☊ Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore. ☊
2732 We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊
2740 Four of us got INTO a car and the others got ONTO a bus. ☊ Bốn người chúng tôi chui vào một chiếc xe con và nhưng người khác leo lên một chiếc xe bus. ☊
2748 We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. ☊ Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre. ☊
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊
You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'> You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊
2763 My father sometimes goes to work by taxi, and I go to work by bus. ☊ Bố tôi thường đi làm bằng taxi còn tôi đi làm bằng xe bus. ☊
2764 Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊
My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> 2768 My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> My salary has increased from two thousand dollars ($2000) a month to twenty- ve hundred ($2500). > My salary's increased BY ve hundred dollars ($500). > My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350). My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> ☊ Lương của tôi đã tăng từ hai nghìn dollar một tháng lên hai nghìn năm trăm dollar. > Lương của tôi đă tăng thêm năm trăm dollar. ☊
2770 Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊
2792 Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊
2803 Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊
2834 I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊
2839 The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. ☊ Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất. ☊
2840 But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊
2841 And then onlookers started shouting to each other. ☊ Và rồi những người xem bắt đầu la hét. ☊
2845 We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊
2849 My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. ☊ Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông. ☊
2850 Vikram and Lakshmi both take turns taking care of their elderly parents. ☊ Vikram và Lakshmi đều thay phiên nhau chăm sóc bố mẹ già của họ. ☊
2872 Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. ☊ Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre. ☊
2877 After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊
2881 The misunderstanding was my fault, so I apologized. > I apologized for the misunderstanding. ☊ Sự hiểu lầm là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã xin lỗi. > Tôi đã xin lỗi vì sự hiểu lầm. ☊
2892 She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊
2906 Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊
2909 I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. ☊ Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác. ☊
2911 Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊
2912 and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊
2915 They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊
2919 Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. ☊ Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé. ☊
2925 You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊
2926 It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊
2938 Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. ☊ Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha. ☊
2940 My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2943 an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! ☊ Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn. ☊
2949 Talks between Russia and the United States have broken down. ☊ Đàm phán giữa Nga và Mĩ đã đổ vỡ. ☊
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊
2956 The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊
2957 everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊
2960 So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊
2962 My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. ☊
2966 There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊
2967 I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. ☊ Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu. ☊
2973 A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ. ☊
2974 Ludwig and Rita broke up. > Ludwig and Rita split up. ☊ Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. ☊
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊
2982 Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊
2988 A man was knocked down by a car when crossing the street and had to be taken to the hospital. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã bị một xe hơi đâm ngã khi qua đường và phải được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
2989 They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊
2990 In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊
2995 Put a smile on your face, and you'll certainly get lots of smiles back. ☊ Để nụ cười trên mặt cậu và chắc chắn cậu sẽ nhận lại nhiều nụ cười. ☊
2996 I waved to the children on the bus, and they waved back. ☊ Tôi vẫy tay với bọn trẻ trên xe bus và bọn chúng đã vẫy lại với tôi. ☊
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊
3000 The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊

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He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. ☊ accompany ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
+ noun: He's been acting the devoted husband all day. ☊ act ☊
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. ☊ active ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. ☊ add ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
He stood back to admire his handiwork. ☊ admire ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. ☊ advice ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. ☊ again ☊
They have two children aged six and nine. ☊ aged ☊
volunteers aged between 25 and 40 ☊ aged ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
I was glad to hear you're alive and well. ☊ alive ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ☊ ally ☊
He slipped and almost fell. ☊ almost ☊
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). ☊ also ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
bread and butter ☊ and ☊
a table, two chairs and a desk ☊ and ☊
Sue and I left early. ☊ and ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
Can he read and write? ☊ and ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
5 and 5 makes 10. ☊ and ☊
What's 47 and 16? ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Go and get me a pen please. ☊ and ☊
I'll come and see you soon. ☊ and ☊
We stopped and bought some bread. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
He tried and tried but without success. ☊ and ☊
The pain got worse and worse. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
the animals and birds of South America ☊ animal ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. ☊ anyway ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
Go and apologize to her. ☊ apologize ☊
appeal to sb: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. ☊ appeal ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. ☊ apply ☊
the appointment of a new captain for the England team ☊ appointment ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
the areas of training and development ☊ area ☊
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. ☊ area ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents ☊ arrangement ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
a bow and arrow ☊ arrow ☊
a collection of art and antiques ☊ art ☊
She's good at art and design. ☊ art ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attack sb/sth: a newspaper article attacking the England football manager ☊ attack ☊
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. ☊ attack ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. ☊ average ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. ☊ awkward ☊
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. ☊ awkwardly ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
They had their hands tied behind their backs. ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
Stand back and give me some room. ☊ back ☊
Sit back and relax. ☊ back ☊
He turned and looked back. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
I lost my balance and fell backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net. ☊ ball ☊
She always ties her hair back in a band. ☊ band ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
a band of outlaws ☊ band ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
a rock/jazz band ☊ band ☊
She's a singer with a band. ☊ band ☊
a military band ☊ band ☊
Don't bandage the wound too tightly. ☊ bandage ☊
His injured leg was all bandaged up. ☊ bandage ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river) ☊ bank ☊
candy bars ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
a sandwich bar ☊ bar ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
And that's it, basically. ☊ basically ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
the endless battle between man and nature ☊ battle ☊
Three and three is six. ☊ be ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
Let x be the sum of a and b. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
a sandy/pebble/shingle beach ☊ beach ☊
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. ☊ beach ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
beat A and B together: Beat the flour and milk together. ☊ beat ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. ☊ beauty ☊
beef and dairy cattle ☊ beef ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
Where does Europe end and Asia begin? ☊ begin ☊
'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.' ☊ begin ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
studying human and animal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
Who's the girl standing behind Jan? ☊ behind ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
He bent and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
The doctor told me to avoid bending and stretching. ☊ bend ☊
Slowly bend from the waist and bring your head down to your knees. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth (+ adv./prep.): He bent his head and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
Lie flat and let your knees bend. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
I sat down between Jo and Diana. ☊ between ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
The paper had fallen down between the desk and the wall. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. ☊ between ☊
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. ☊ between ☊
It weighed between nine and ten kilos. ☊ between ☊
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. ☊ between ☊
the border between Sweden and Norway ☊ between ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
a link between unemployment and crime ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
The handle was just beyond my reach. ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
the year 2010 and beyond ☊ beyond ☊
He got on his bicycle and rode off. ☊ bicycle ☊
She got on her bike and rode off. ☊ bike ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
a film made in black and white ☊ black and white ☊
black-and-white photos ☊ black and white ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
blind and partially sighted people ☊ blind ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
He landed a blow on Hill's nose. ☊ blow ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
Her hands were blue with cold. ☊ blue ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Both his mother and his father will be there. ☊ both ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. ☊ bottom ☊
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. ☊ bottom ☊
in the bottom right-hand corner of the page ☊ bottom ☊
You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's easy to understand). ☊ bound ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
They have two boys and a girl. ☊ boy ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
You pay less for the supermarket's own brand. ☊ brand ☊
You pay less for the store brand. ☊ brand ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. ☊ break ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? ☊ breakfast ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. ☊ breathe out ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
Labradors and other large breeds of dog ☊ breed ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
His eyes were bright and excited. ☊ bright ☊
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? ☊ bright ☊
The band have just brought out their second album. ☊ bring sth out ☊
He is tall, broad and muscular. ☊ broad ☊
Does she have any brothers and sisters? ☊ brother ☊
a dustpan and brush ☊ brush ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
Your hand looks badly burnt. ☊ burnt ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
He wanted to expand the export side of the business. ☊ business ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
buy sth + adj.: I bought my car second-hand. ☊ buy ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
to travel by air/land/sea ☊ by ☊
We had to work by candlelight. ☊ by ☊
I took him by the hand. ☊ by ☊
Pick it up by the handle! ☊ by ☊
She waved bye-bye and got into the car. ☊ bye ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a presidential candidate ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
There were a large number of candidates for the job. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
a candidate for the degree of MPhil ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. ☊ captain ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
Paula got into the car and drove off. ☊ car ☊
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
His albums are available on CD and online. ☊ CD ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
mountain/island chains ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
a table and chairs ☊ chair ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
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 ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
a cheap and nasty bottle of wine ☊ cheap ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
I'll just go and check on the children. ☊ check on sb/sth ☊
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. ☊ cheerful ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
a cheese sandwich/salad ☊ cheese ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
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 ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
men, women and children ☊ child ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
They had no claim on the land. ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
The audience cheered and clapped. ☊ clap ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
He clapped his hands for silence. ☊ clap ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
Are your hands clean? ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
Go and clean yourself up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
to clear up a mystery/difficulty/misunderstanding ☊ clear sth up ☊
Stand clear of the train doors. ☊ clear ☊
He's clever with his hands. ☊ clever ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
The hands of the clock crept slowly around. ☊ clock ☊
We close for lunch between twelve and two. ☊ close ☊
The doors open and close automatically. ☊ close ☊
She and her father are very close. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
bandages made from strips of cloth ☊ cloth ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees ☊ coffee ☊
Her manner was cold and distant. ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
cold hands and feet ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. ☊ colleague ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
The children love to draw and colour. ☊ colour ☊
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. ☊ colour ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and B (together): Combine the eggs and the flour. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
a kitchen and dining-room combined ☊ combine ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
The handle came loose. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The rain stopped and the sun came out. ☊ come out ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
Much of our butter comes from New Zealand. ☊ come from sth ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
He has command of 1 200 men. ☊ command ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
Who is in command here? ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
the chain of command ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
Begin when I give the command. ☊ command ☊
You must obey the captain's commands. ☊ command ☊
The troops were commanded by General Haig. ☊ command ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ command ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
He handed me the document without comment. ☊ comment ☊
common ownership of the land ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
completely and utterly broke ☊ completely ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ 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 ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
My husband does all the cooking. ☊ cooking ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
There was a group of youths standing on the street corner. ☊ corner ☊
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. ☊ corner ☊
Write your address in the top right-hand corner of the letter. ☊ corner ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. ☊ count ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. ☊ court ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
She covered her face with her hands. ☊ cover ☊
Her lips were dry and cracked. ☊ crack ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
With a sweep of his hand he sent the glasses crashing to the floor. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
strawberries and cream ☊ cream ☊
hand/moisturizing cream ☊ cream ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. ☊ cry ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
a cup and saucer ☊ cup ☊
two cups of flour and half a cup of butter ☊ cup ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. ☊ curl ☊
She curled up and closed her eyes. ☊ curl up, be curled up ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
The baby had dark eyes and dark curls. ☊ curl ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
a pattern of straight lines and curves ☊ curve ☊
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. ☊ curve ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
a cut and blow-dry ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
an evening of drama, music and dance ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth and Richard danced together all evening. ☊ dance ☊
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. ☊ dancing ☊
He was handsome with dark eyes. ☊ dark ☊
a dark handsome stranger ☊ dark ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. ☊ dark ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ daughter ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
He died a slow and painful death. ☊ death ☊
an outstanding debt of £300 ☊ debt ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
He has his own painting and decorating business. ☊ decorate ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
a deep understanding ☊ deep ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
Her job demands a high degree of skill. ☊ degree ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
his delicate hands ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
a demand for higher pay ☊ demand ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
the demands of children/work ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
to meet the demand for a product ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
Demand is exceeding supply. ☊ demand ☊
Good secretaries are always in demand. ☊ in demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ demand ☊
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. ☊ demand ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
arrivals and departures ☊ departure ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
burning desert sands ☊ desert ☊
She was deserted by her husband. ☊ desert ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
the design and development of new products ☊ design ☊
new and original designs ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
He bought the land for development. ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
Now he spoke in a different and kinder voice. ☊ different ☊
Boys and girls may behave differently. ☊ differently ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
dirty hands/clothes ☊ dirty ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
the problem of controlling pests and disease with organic gardening methods ☊ disease ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
She's divorcing her husband. ☊ divorce ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
Both mother and baby are doing well (= after the birth of the baby). ☊ do ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
a dog and her puppies ☊ dog ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
There are dots above the letters i and j. ☊ dot ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
He had to go and lie down for a while. ☊ down ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. ☊ draw ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
Get up and get dressed! ☊ dress ☊
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. ☊ dress ☊
Hurry up and get dressed. ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
food and drink ☊ drink ☊
She took a drink from the glass and then put it down. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). ☊ drink ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
a day of strong winds and driving rain ☊ driving ☊
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. ☊ drop ☊
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). ☊ drop ☊
Would you like a drop of brandy? ☊ drop ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
I'll wash and you can dry up. ☊ dry up, dry sth up ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
duty on sth: duty on wine and beer ☊ duty ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
They looked at each other and laughed. ☊ each other ☊
He put his hands over his ears. ☊ ear ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. ☊ efficient ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs ☊ e.g. ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
bacon and eggs ☊ egg ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
How many candidates are standing for election? ☊ election ☊
She was tall and elegant. ☊ elegant ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
empty hands (= not holding anything) ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
It's a waste of time and energy. ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
She was always so funny and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
writing paper and envelopes ☊ envelope ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
We see each other every now and again. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
Everyone cheered and clapped. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
the eternal struggle between good and evil ☊ evil ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. ☊ exchange ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. ☊ excuse me ☊
Metals expand when they are heated. ☊ expand ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
A child's vocabulary expands through reading. ☊ expand ☊
The waist expands to fit all sizes. ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: We've expanded the business by opening two more stores. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. ☊ expect ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
direct/first-hand experience of poverty ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
She's very young and not very experienced. ☊ experienced ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
Could you explain yourself a little more—I didn't understand. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
They explored the land to the south of the Murray River. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
She was exposed as a liar and a fraud. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
face sb/sth: She turned and faced him. ☊ face ☊
Stand with your feet apart and your hands facing upwards. ☊ face ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. ☊ failure ☊
a fair and breezy day ☊ fair ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
free and fair elections ☊ fair ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
The land falls away sharply towards the river. ☊ fall ☊
She slipped on the ice and fell. ☊ fall ☊
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. ☊ fall ☊
The handle had fallen off the drawer. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Andrew Lloyd Webber of 'Evita' fame (= famous for 'Evita') ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
a concert of music from near and far ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
the far north of Scotland ☊ far ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
He grew fatter and fatter. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
Two of the candidates must be female. ☊ female ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
Few people understand the difference. ☊ few ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
When she last saw him, he was a sad figure—old and tired. ☊ figure ☊
Let's stay in and watch a film. ☊ film ☊
to study film and photography ☊ film ☊
the minister responsible for film and the theatre ☊ film ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. ☊ financial ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
She's a fine actor and an even finer dancer. ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
Hold the material between finger and thumb. ☊ finger ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
A candle had set the curtains on fire. ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
Stand the fish tank on a firm base. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. ☊ firm ☊
Her handshake was cool and firm. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive. ☊ first ☊
The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland. ☊ fish ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
The black and white flag went down, and the race began. ☊ flag ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. ☊ flash ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. ☊ fly ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
I'll have soup and fish to follow. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
The band has a huge following in Italy. ☊ following ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
food and drink ☊ food ☊
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). ☊ foot ☊
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) ☊ foot ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
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 ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
to eat with a knife and fork ☊ fork ☊
He formed a band with some friends from school. ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. ☊ form ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
He held out his free hand and I took it. ☊ free ☊
free from artificial colours and flavourings ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. ☊ freshly ☊
a warm and friendly person ☊ friendly ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fruit ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
I fully understand your motives. ☊ fully ☊
She's very lively and full of fun. ☊ fun ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
'What's so funny?' she demanded. ☊ funny ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
Can you stand a bit further away? ☊ further ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
the gap between rich and poor ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
a quiet and gentle man ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
We'd better call a taxi and get you home. ☊ get ☊
You'll never get him to understand. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
Be quiet and get on with your work. ☊ get on with sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
Hello, girls and boys! ☊ girl ☊
He turned to us and gave a big smile (= smiled broadly). ☊ give ☊
She looked up from her work and gave a yawn (= yawned). ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
Give me your name and address. ☊ give ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
I picked it up and gave it back to him. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
Good luck and God bless you. ☊ god ☊
I love the reds and golds of autumn. ☊ gold ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). ☊ good ☊
the difference between good and evil ☊ good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
grab (sth): She grabbed the child's hand and ran. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
Let's grab a sandwich before we go. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
Gradually, the children began to understand. ☊ gradually ☊
a grain of salt/sand/sugar ☊ grain ☊
It's not a very grand house. ☊ grand ☊
The wedding was a very grand occasion. ☊ grand ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
The children are staying with their grandparents. ☊ grandparent ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
We visited Grandma's grave. ☊ grave ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
Alexander the Great ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
The skies grew dark and it began to rain. ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. ☊ guide ☊
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road. ☊ guide ☊
He guided her hand to his face. ☊ guide ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep. ☊ guilty ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
two and a half kilos (2½) ☊ half ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
Out of 36 candidates, half passed. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). ☊ hand ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. ☊ hand ☊
Put your hand up if you know the answer. ☊ hand ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. ☊ hand ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The fabric was painted by hand. ☊ by hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
Could you hand these books out, please? ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
He's always handing out advice to people. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
The judge has handed down his verdict. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
Control of the territory was handed back to China. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
I'll hand you over to my boss. ☊ hand sb over to sb ☊
He handed over a cheque for $200 000. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. ☊ hand sth to sb on a plate ☊
You've got to hand it to her—she's a great cook. ☊ have (got) to hand it to sb ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
She's a difficult horse to handle. ☊ handle ☊
Our cat hates being handled. ☊ handle ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
the handle of a knife ☊ handle ☊
a broom handle ☊ handle ☊
The handle's broken off this jug. ☊ handle ☊
She turned the handle and opened the door. ☊ handle ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
He had his head in his hands. ☊ have ☊
He had a new car and a boat. ☊ have ☊
the crowned heads (= the kings and queens) of Europe ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
Return the pan to the heat and stir. ☊ heat ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Hell, no. I don't.' ☊ hell ☊
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. ☊ hello ☊
help sb: We must all try and help each other. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
a high standard of craftsmanship ☊ high ☊
the grasslands of the high prairies ☊ high ☊
She stood with her hands on her hips. ☊ hip ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
He took my hand in his. ☊ his ☊
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music ☊ history ☊
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. ☊ hobby ☊
The girl held her father's hand tightly. ☊ hold ☊
We were holding hands (= holding each other's hands). ☊ hold ☊
She groaned and held her head. ☊ hold ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
I held out my hand to steady her. ☊ hold sth out ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
She tried to keep hold of the child's hand. ☊ hold ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
He had always wanted a real home with a wife and children. ☊ home ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
Sit down and make yourself at home. ☊ at home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
He mounted his horse and rode off. ☊ horse ☊
a horse and cart ☊ horse ☊
It was hot and getting hotter. ☊ hot ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. ☊ hot ☊
London was hot and dusty. ☊ hot ☊
I waited for an hour and then I left. ☊ hour ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) ☊ housing ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. ☊ humorous ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
I have a hundred and one things to do. ☊ hundred ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. ☊ hurry ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. ☊ husband and wife ☊
a husband-and-wife team ☊ husband and wife ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
'Island' begins with (an) I/'I'. ☊ I ☊
He and I are old friends. ☊ I ☊
My hands are as cold as ice. ☊ ice ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If metal gets hot it expands. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
She opened the door and went in. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. ☊ inch ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. ☊ injure ☊
a pen and ink drawing ☊ ink ☊
an innocent bystander ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. ☊ insert ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
Stay and have lunch. I insist! ☊ insist ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. ☊ introduce ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
an iron and steel works ☊ iron ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
a remote island off the coast of Scotland ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
a jealous wife/husband ☊ jealous ☊
jelly and ice cream ☊ jelly ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
She was laughing and joking with the children. ☊ joke ☊
She jumped up and ran out of the room. ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
They are demanding equal rights and justice. ☊ justice ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. ☊ kick ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming. ☊ kick ☊
Cancer kills thousands of people every year. ☊ kill ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
a very kind and helpful person ☊ kind ☊
to treat sb with kindness and consideration ☊ kindness ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. ☊ kiss ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. ☊ knee ☊
a hand-knitted sweater ☊ knitted ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked three times and waited. ☊ knock ☊
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. ☊ knock ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
knowledge of/about sth: He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
The price will include the labour and materials. ☊ labour ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
flat/undulating/hilly, etc. land ☊ land ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ land ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
The land rose to the east. ☊ land ☊
a piece of waste/derelict land ☊ land ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
During the war their lands were occupied by the enemy. ☊ land ☊
conflicts over tribal lands ☊ land ☊
It was good to be back on land. ☊ land ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
In the distance the crew sighted land. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The troops landed at dawn. ☊ land ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. ☊ land ☊
The pilot landed the plane safely. ☊ land ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
A fly landed on his nose. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an urban/industrial landscape ☊ landscape ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
She signalled and pulled over into the slow lane. ☊ lane ☊
She has a good command of the Spanish language. ☊ language ☊
a large and complex issue ☊ large ☊
It was largely a matter of trial and error. ☊ largely ☊
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
the laws of supply and demand ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They claim to be the party of law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
Look left and right before you cross the road. ☊ left ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon ☊ lemon ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). ☊ level ☊
Go and lie down for a while. ☊ lie down ☊
He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep. ☊ lie down ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
life and death ☊ life ☊
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. ☊ life ☊
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. ☊ life ☊
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. ☊ lift ☊
She could just see by the light of the candle. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
She lit a candle. ☊ light ☊
The candles were lit. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
to stand/wait in line for sth ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
She felt tired and more than a little worried. ☊ little ☊
live to do sth: She lived to see her first grandchild. ☊ live ☊
When did Handel live? ☊ live ☊
the band's new live album ☊ live ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
a lively and enquiring mind ☊ lively ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. ☊ load ☊
They ordered three truckloads of sand. ☊ load ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
It was difficult to understand the local dialect. ☊ local ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. ☊ look ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll look and see.' ☊ look ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
The sheep had got out and were loose on the road. ☊ loose ☊
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. ☊ loosely ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
She lost her husband in the crowd. ☊ lose ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
The park was full of young lovers holding hands. ☊ lover ☊
a low standard of living ☊ low ☊
The candles were burning low. ☊ low ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
He got mad and walked out. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
a place of secret shadows and ancient magic ☊ magic ☊
dance and music which capture the magic of India ☊ magic ☊
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. ☊ magic ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. ☊ magic ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. ☊ main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
He makes a living as a stand-up comic. ☊ make ☊
5 and 7 make 12. ☊ make ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30. ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
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 ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
The curtains and carpet are a good match. ☊ match ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. ☊ may ☊
Mayor Bob Anderson ☊ mayor ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
There are three sizes—small, medium and large. ☊ medium ☊
Where did you first meet your husband? ☊ meet ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. ☊ merely ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
He was standing in the middle of the room. ☊ middle ☊
Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. ☊ middle ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
miles and miles of desert ☊ mile ☊
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. ☊ mind ☊
She had a lively and enquiring mind. ☊ mind ☊
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. ☊ mix ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. ☊ mix ☊
a pair of wool mix socks (= made of wool and other materials) ☊ mix ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Add the eggs to the mixture and beat well. ☊ mixture ☊
Mom and Dad ☊ mom ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
I like her more than her husband. ☊ more ☊
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. ☊ more ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
I want to buy a present for my mother and father. ☊ mother ☊
the relationship between mother and baby ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
He mounted his horse and rode away. ☊ mount ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
move (from...) (to...): The company's moving to Scotland. ☊ move ☊
hand/eye movements ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
Mr and Mrs Brown ☊ Mr ☊
Mr and Mrs Hill ☊ Mrs ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
A lot of mums and dads have the same worries. ☊ mum ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
The band was financed by a mystery backer. ☊ mystery ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
The road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
the British and German navies ☊ navy ☊
Visitors came from near and far. ☊ near ☊
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. ☊ near ☊
neat handwriting ☊ neat ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. ☊ need ☊
a needle and thread ☊ needle ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
He didn't remember and neither did I. ☊ neither ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
'I can't understand a word of it.' 'Neither can I.' ☊ neither ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
Everyone arrived nice and early. ☊ nice ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Not a building nor a tree was left standing. ☊ nor ☊
She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. ☊ nor ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North (= of England) than in the South. ☊ north ☊
northern Scotland ☊ northern ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. ☊ note ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
Now come and sit down. ☊ now ☊
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. ☊ (every) now and again/then ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
nuts and raisins ☊ nut ☊
to obey a command/an order/rules/the law ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
He left between five and six o'clock. ☊ o'clock ☊
1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. ☊ odd ☊
an island off the coast of Spain ☊ off ☊
to stand for office ☊ office ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. ☊ often ☊
Old and Middle English ☊ old ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She was standing on one foot. ☊ on ☊
The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
a city with a lot of parks and open spaces ☊ open ☊
The bag burst open and everything fell out. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ open ☊
He opened the letter and read it. ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
purples and reds and deep shining oranges ☊ orange ☊
yellow and orange flames ☊ orange ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order (sb) + speech: 'Sit down and be quiet,' she ordered. ☊ order ☊
ordinary people like you and me ☊ ordinary ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there. ☊ other ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. ☊ out ☊
He opened the box and out jumped a frog. ☊ out ☊
Try and stay out of trouble. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. ☊ outline ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
Go outside and see if it's raining. ☊ outside ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
an area of outstanding natural beauty ☊ outstanding ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over. ☊ over ☊
I stopped and crossed over. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
children of 14 and over ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
Hand over the money! ☊ over ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
Our children are grown up and have children of their own. ☊ own ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
pack sth (with sth): Fans packed the hall to see the band. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. ☊ painful ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Her hobbies include music and painting. ☊ painting ☊
painting and decorating ☊ painting ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
pots and pans ☊ pan ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
parallel to/with sth: The road and the canal are parallel to each other. ☊ parallel ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
past and present students of the college ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
A week went past and nothing had changed. ☊ past ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
a pattern of diamonds and squares ☊ pattern ☊
She bought a dress pattern and some material. ☊ pattern ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
war and peace ☊ peace ☊
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. ☊ peace ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
pen and ink ☊ pen ☊
I'll get a pencil and paper. ☊ pencil ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
Season with salt and pepper ☊ pepper ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Perfectly.' ☊ perfectly ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. ☊ persuade ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
a colour/black-and-white photo ☊ photo ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
mentally and physically handicapped ☊ physically ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
a physically demanding job ☊ physically ☊
a sonata for violin and piano ☊ piano ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
a large piece of land ☊ piece ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
a pile of sand ☊ pile ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
churches and other places of worship ☊ place ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
It was a rip-off, plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
The interior of the church was plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
the animal and plant life of the area ☊ plant ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
sandwiches on a plate ☊ plate ☊
a plate of sandwiches ☊ plate ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
play for sb: He plays for Cleveland. ☊ play ☊
There's a time to work and a time to play. ☊ play ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
Take your hands out of your pockets! ☊ pocket ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
Do you see my point (= understand)? ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
I give it a polish now and again. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
polish sth (up) (with sth): He polished his glasses with a handkerchief. ☊ polish ☊
It was raining heavily and visibility was poor. ☊ poor ☊
rock, pop and soul ☊ pop ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
pots and pans ☊ pot ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
a rich and powerful man ☊ powerful ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
a review of pay and working practices ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
the music/sporting press (= newspapers and magazines about music/sport) ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
production and printing costs ☊ printing ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
Win a car in our grand prize draw! ☊ prize ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers ☊ producer ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
the landlord of the local pub ☊ pub ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
This may be the band's last public appearance together. ☊ public ☊
The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt. ☊ publicity ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adj.: John pulled himself free and ran off. ☊ pull ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
Stop crying and pull yourself together! ☊ pull yourself together ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
punch sb/sth: He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
They purchased the land for $1 million. ☊ purchase ☊
beaches of pure white sand ☊ pure ☊
The air was sweet and pure. ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ push ☊
He pushed his chair back and stood up. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
to put out a candle/cigarette/light ☊ put sth out ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. ☊ quarter ☊
kings and queens ☊ queen ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
She was quiet and shy. ☊ quiet ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
She leaned on the ship's rail and gazed out to sea. ☊ rail ☊
the Midland Railway ☊ railway ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
She raised the gun and fired. ☊ raise ☊
He raised a hand in greeting. ☊ raise ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
He reached across the table to squeeze her hand. ☊ reach ☊
reach sth + adv./prep.: He reached out his hand to touch her. ☊ reach ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
I'm going to go to bed and read. ☊ read ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ☊ ready ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
the reds and browns of the woods in the fall (= of the leaves) ☊ red ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
her friends and relatives ☊ relative ☊
Just relax and enjoy the movie. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
to release the clutch/handbrake/switch, etc. ☊ release ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes. ☊ remove ☊
The landlord has put the rent up again. ☊ rent ☊
rent sth from sb: Who do you rent the land from? ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
We rented a car for the week and explored the area. ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. ☊ repeat ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land. ☊ reproduce ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
large oil and gas reserves ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
parental rights and responsibilities ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
to review your failures and triumphs ☊ review ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Lee was standing right behind her. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
the rise and fall of the British Empire ☊ rise ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
a rock band/star ☊ rock ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
Soup and a roll: £3.50 ☊ roll ☊
a romantic candlelit dinner ☊ romantic ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
We tied his hands together with rope. ☊ rope ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
They complained of rough handling by the guards. ☊ rough ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. ☊ roughly ☊
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. ☊ roughly ☊
The fruit are small and round. ☊ round ☊
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
Everybody joins hands and dances round. ☊ round ☊
The children were spinning round and round. ☊ round ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
He turned the car round and drove back again. ☊ round ☊
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. ☊ routine ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth/yourself with sth: Rub the surface with sandpaper before painting. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (together): She rubbed her hands in delight. ☊ rub ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
They turned and ran when they saw us coming. ☊ run ☊
Two children were run over and killed. ☊ run sb/sth over ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. ☊ rush ☊
He had a rush of blood to the head and punched the man. ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
She looked sad and tired. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
They turned up safe and sound. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
safety standards ☊ safety ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
a sales and marketing director ☊ sale ☊
Season with salt and pepper. ☊ salt ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
There are several brands and they're not all the same. ☊ same ☊
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
a grain of sand ☊ sand ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
His hair was the colour of sand. ☊ sand ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
We went for a walk along the sand. ☊ sand ☊
children playing on the sand ☊ sand ☊
miles of golden sands ☊ sand ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
Book early and save £50! ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
The thieves got scared and ran away. ☊ scared ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
She was a star of stage and screen (= plays and films/movies). ☊ screen ☊
We left port and headed for the open sea (= far away from land). ☊ sea ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
a search and rescue team ☊ search ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll just go and see.' ☊ see ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
Fifty thousand people saw the match. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ 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 ☊
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth: a randomly selected sample of 23 schools ☊ select ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
The Church sold off the land for housing. ☊ sell sth off ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
a sensitive and caring man ☊ sensitive ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
We sat and watched the sun setting. ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
They said goodbye and went their several ways. ☊ several ☊
a severe handicap ☊ severe ☊
to sew by hand/machine ☊ sew ☊
knitting and sewing ☊ sewing ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows. ☊ shadow ☊
Her hands had started to shake. ☊ shake ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
He shook my hand warmly. ☊ shake ☊
Our host shook each of us warmly by the hand. ☊ shake ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. ☊ shape ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. ☊ shave ☊
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. ☊ sheet ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless ☊ shelter ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
He was arrested and shipped back to the UK for trial. ☊ ship ☊
He took his shoes and socks off. ☊ shoe ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
His hand shot out to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth + adv./prep.: He shot out his hand to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
They go shooting in Scotland. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
She was short and dumpy. ☊ short ☊
You shouldn't drink and drive. ☊ should ☊
Should I call him and apologize? ☊ should ☊
Stop shouting and listen! ☊ shout ☊
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. ☊ shout ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
He shut his book and looked up. ☊ shut ☊
The doors open and shut automatically. ☊ shut ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
I'm sick and tired of your moaning. ☊ sick ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
The sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The streets were silent and deserted. ☊ silent ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
We had a simple meal of soup and bread. ☊ simple ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. ☊ simply ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. ☊ since ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
There was singing and dancing all night. ☊ singing ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
Come in and sit yourselves down. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. ☊ skill ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. ☊ sleeve ☊
a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. ☊ slide ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
The fish slipped out of my hand. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
the eastern slopes of the Andes ☊ slope ☊
His handwriting slopes backwards. ☊ slope ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
Taste and smell are closely connected. ☊ smell ☊
smile at sb/sth: She smiled at him and he smiled back. ☊ smile ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
a call for social and economic change ☊ social ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
The grass was soft and springy. ☊ soft ☊
poor/dry/acid/sandy/fertile, etc. soil ☊ soil ☊
the study of rocks and soils ☊ soil ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
liquids and solids ☊ solid ☊
Don't just stand there. Do something! ☊ something ☊
a new comedy aimed at thirty-somethings (= people between thirty and forty years old) ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ son ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Sort of.' ☊ sort of ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. ☊ sort ☊
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
the different sounds and smells of the forest ☊ sound ☊
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. ☊ sound ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. ☊ space ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
a CD player and radio with two ultra-slim speakers ☊ speaker ☊
He reduced speed and turned sharp left. ☊ speed ☊
Can you try and speed things up a bit? ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. ☊ spin ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. ☊ split ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
spoken commands ☊ spoken ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. ☊ spring ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. ☊ squeeze ☊
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
He gave my hand a little squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
The audience were stamping and cheering. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand the sight of blood. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
stand doing sth: She couldn't stand being kept waiting. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield. ☊ stand ☊
She was too weak to stand. ☊ stand ☊
a bird standing on one leg ☊ stand ☊
Don't just stand there—do something! ☊ stand ☊
I was standing only a few feet away. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
stand up: We stood up in order to get a better view. ☊ stand ☊
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' ☊ stand for sth ☊
I'm not standing for it any longer. ☊ stand for sth ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
The troops are standing by. ☊ stand by ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' ☊ stand by sb ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
There were no seats left so I had to stand up. ☊ stand up ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
Always stand up for your friends. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
You must stand up for your rights. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
She had learnt to stand up for herself. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
a hamburger/newspaper stand ☊ stand ☊
a bicycle/microphone/cake, etc. stand ☊ stand ☊
a man of high moral standards ☊ standard ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
a fall in academic standards ☊ standard ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. ☊ standard ☊
In the shanty towns there are very poor living standards. ☊ standard ☊
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. ☊ standard ☊
It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards. ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
standard sizes of clothes ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan ☊ star ☊
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. ☊ start out ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
the iron and steel industry ☊ steel ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
You row and I'll steer. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered a course between the islands. ☊ steer ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head — I have a gun!) ☊ stick ☊
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ☊ stick to sth ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. ☊ stiff ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. ☊ feel strange ☊
street sports such as skateboarding and skating ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
He was feeling very stressed and tired. ☊ stressed ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
He stretched and yawned lazily. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
I stripped and washed myself all over. ☊ strip ☊
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. ☊ strip ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
a zebra's black and white stripes ☊ stripe ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
a strong candidate for the job ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
I struggled and screamed for help. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle together: Ben and Jack struggled together on the grass. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (between A and B): the struggle between good and evil ☊ struggle ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
I like reading and stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
She does everything with style and grace. ☊ style ☊
We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. ☊ style ☊
My husband has no sense of style. ☊ style ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
a suitable candidate ☊ suitable ☊
Jo and I are very well suited. ☊ suited ☊
The sum of 7 and 12 is 19. ☊ sum ☊
The sun was shining and birds were singing. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). ☊ sun ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
Oxford and the surrounding area ☊ surrounding ☊
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
The children had to survive by begging and stealing. ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. ☊ swallow ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
The palms of his hands began to sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. ☊ swell ☊
We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. ☊ swim ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
swollen glands ☊ swollen ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
The police officer took my name and address. ☊ take ☊
I passed him the rope and he took it. ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
She's tall and thin. ☊ tall ☊
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. ☊ tall ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
business goals and targets ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
a torn handkerchief ☊ tear ☊
science and technology ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
tell A and B apart: It's difficult to tell them apart. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. ☊ the ☊
Alexander the Great ☊ the ☊
an evening of live music and theatre ☊ theatre ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
He drank a glass of whisky, then another and then another. ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since. ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
'Where are John and Liz?' 'They went for a walk.' ☊ they ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ thick ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
He's good at making things with his hands. ☊ thing ☊
She took no interest in the people and things around her. ☊ thing ☊
She thought him kind and generous. ☊ think ☊
We were hungry and thirsty. ☊ thirsty ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
She's very thorough and conscientious. ☊ thorough ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
There were thousands of people there. ☊ thousand ☊
the city's thousandth anniversary ☊ thousandth ☊
a/one thousandth of a second ☊ thousandth ☊
a needle and thread ☊ thread ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
The sky was dark and threatening. ☊ threatening ☊
The sand ran through (= between) my fingers. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
He threw back his head and roared with laughter. ☊ throw ☊
I ran up and threw my arms around him. ☊ throw ☊
She threw the ball up and caught it again. ☊ throw ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
He had to tie her hands together. ☊ tie ☊
a collar and tie ☊ tie ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
Times have changed since Grandma was young. ☊ time ☊
time and space ☊ time ☊
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
the northern tip of the island ☊ tip ☊
tip sth (+ adv./prep.): She tipped her head back and laughed loudly. ☊ tip ☊
They were cold, hungry and tired out (= very tired). ☊ tired ☊
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. ☊ tired ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. ☊ to ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
Mix the sand and cement together. ☊ together ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
We turned and headed for home. ☊ turn ☊
I turned away and looked out of the window. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: The man turned the corner and disappeared. ☊ turn ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
The car skidded and turned over. ☊ turn over ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
Give the handle a few turns. ☊ turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. ☊ TV ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
The road twists and turns along the coast. ☊ twist ☊
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
The car followed the twists and turns of the mountain road. ☊ twist ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
a gnarled and twisted tree ☊ twisted ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
People arrived in twos and threes. ☊ in twos and threes ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
an umbrella stand ☊ umbrella ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
prices of ten dollars and under ☊ under ☊
children aged 12 and under ☊ under ☊
understand sb: Nobody understands me. ☊ understand ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Can you understand French? ☊ understand ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
She didn't understand the form she was signing. ☊ understand ☊
I'm not sure that I understand. Go over it again. ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. ☊ understand ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work. ☊ understanding ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
Try to show a little more understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
I undid the package and took out the books. ☊ undo ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Northern Ireland's union with Britain ☊ union ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
an unsteady hand ☊ unsteady ☊
A car drove up and he got in. ☊ up ☊
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. ☊ up ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
I understand how upset you must be feeling. ☊ upset ☊
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. ☊ upwards ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
the Shenandoah Valley ☊ valley ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
vary (between A and B): Class numbers vary between 25 and 30. ☊ vary ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
Her husband was a violent man. ☊ violent ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions. ☊ vote ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
She rang the bell and waited. ☊ wait ☊
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. ☊ wait ☊
The door opened and Jo walked in. ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
I walked across Scotland with a friend. ☊ walk ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
a walking holiday in Scotland ☊ walking ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
We wandered back towards the car. ☊ wander ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
wander away/off: The child wandered off and got lost. ☊ wander ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` ☊ wander ☊
I went to the park and had a wander around. ☊ wander ☊
the war between England and Scotland ☊ war ☊
England's war with/against Scotland ☊ war ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
Her husband was killed during the war. ☊ war ☊
His smile was warm and friendly. ☊ warm ☊
It's nice and warm in here. ☊ warm ☊
The children jumped up and down to keep warm. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
The alcohol warmed and relaxed him. ☊ warm ☊
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
to wash your hands ☊ wash ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
Go and get washed up. ☊ wash up ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
She declined the offer with a wave of her hand. ☊ wave ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
a weak and cowardly man ☊ weak ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
a person of wealth and influence ☊ wealth ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. ☊ weekend ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
Mother and baby are doing well. ☊ be doing well ☊
the west coast of Scotland ☊ west ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
Standards vary widely. ☊ widely ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
wild moorland ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
Willing hands pulled him to safety. ☊ willing ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
Wind the bandage around your finger. ☊ wind ☊
We went to New Zealand last winter. ☊ winter ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
She withdrew her hand from his. ☊ withdraw ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
men, women and children ☊ woman ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
stars from the sporting and artistic worlds ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
the industrialized and developing worlds ☊ world ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. ☊ worse ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
Would you like a sandwich? ☊ would ☊
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. ☊ would ☊
There were 79 killed and 230 wounded. ☊ wounded ☊
The nurse wrapped a bandage tightly around my ankle. ☊ wrap ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
He stood up, stretched and yawned. ☊ yawn ☊
She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. ☊ yawn ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
the reds and yellows of the trees ☊ yellow ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
snow, snow and yet more snow ☊ yet ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
Her grandchildren keep her young. ☊ young ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊

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et ☊ et les larmes se remirent à couler ☊
comprendre ☊ je comprends que vous soyez fâché ☊
beau ☊ ce sont là de belles paroles, mais des paroles creuses ☊
main ☊ nous avons marché main dans la main ☊
terre ☊ que la paix soit sur terre, dès maintenant ☊
demande ☊ la demande des consommateurs a créé un marché ☊
milliard ☊ le déficit budgétaire a atteint 226,3 milliards de francs ☊
traiter ☊ deux chapitres, enfin, traitent de la question ☊
exiger ☊ une vie publique exige de nombreux sacrifices ☊
abandonner ☊ la propriété semblait abandonnée ☊
commander ☊ il a commandé plusieurs exemplaires du guide de référence ☊
bande ☊ Le Chili est une longue et étroite bande de terre ☊
auparavant ☊ je n’ai jamais vu cela auparavant ☊
mille ☊ leur culture a duré quelque vingt mille ans ☊
millier ☊ des milliers d’entre eux refusent de partir ☊
île ☊ c’est une île qui ne peut être trouvée ☊
exigence ☊ c’est une exigence impossible à respecter ☊
candidat ☊ nous avons un candidat que nous soutenons ☊
marque ☊ il y a des marques sur les portes ☊
mandat ☊ sa présence à un second mandat est inévitable ☊
mari ☊ je suis un collègue de votre mari ☊
pension ☊ elle ira directement du camp en pension ☊
norme ☊ nous appliquons désormais les normes d’hygiène ☊
scandale ☊ il y aurait eu un petit scandale dans le famille ☊
grandir ☊ je ne grandis plus ... je grossis ☊
époux ☊ je suis fier de l’avoir choisi comme époux ☊
élargir ☊ nous devons élargir nos horizons ☊
remarquable ☊ c’est remarquable, ce qui peut être fait ☊
revendication ☊ on parle souvent de revendications historiques ☊
entente ☊ je sais quelle entente il y a entre Robert et toi ☊
enrichir ☊ ces différences enrichissent notre pays ☊
marchandise ☊ la marchandise s’est vendue de façon incroyable ☊
debout ☊ je ne peux pas rester debout, sans rien faire ☊
terrestre ☊ les frontières terrestres et les aéroports sont fermés ☊
obligatoire ☊ la quarantaine est obligatoire ☊
paysage ☊ ma bibliothèque est mon paysage mental ☊
commandement ☊ vous avez transgressé le premier commande- ment ☊
abandon ☊ c’est ce qu’on appelle un abandon de poste ☊
compréhension ☊ je vous suis reconnaissant de votre compréhension ☊
clandestin ☊ le flux des immigrés clandestins en Espagne n’a cessé de grossir ☊
débarquer ☊ de nouveaux groupes étrangers ont débarqué en Italie ☊
territorial ☊ le droit à l’intégrité territoriale est inscrit dans la loi ☊
poignée ☊ il saisit la valise par la poignée ☊
remplacement ☊ il vous en donne une nouvelle en remplace- ment de votre carte perdue ☊
queue ☊ faites la queue et ne poussez pas ☊
sable ☊ j’ai dormi dans le sable des dunes ☊
exigeant ☊ Simone était une femme exigeante ☊
propagande ☊ la propagande nous permettra de conquérir le monde ☊
candidature ☊ ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée ☊
manche ☊ je l’essuie avec ma manche ☊
maîtrise ☊ la maîtrise de la douleur semblait être l’autre problème ☊
superbe ☊ votre gazon semble superbe ☊
scandaleux ☊ le coût des études est devenu scandaleux ☊
manipuler ☊ le gouvernement espagnol nous manipule depuis longtemps ☊
acharner ☊ c’est une lutte acharnée pour la vie ☊
ménager ☊ cela permettait aussi de ménager la surprise ☊
millénaire ☊ le tournant du millénaire approche à grands pas ☊
handicapé ☊ il y a aussi les handicapés physiques ☊
malentendu ☊ ce n’est qu’un malentendu ridicule ☊
patrie ☊ ils ont parlé de protection de la patrie ☊
prescrire ☊ ils prescrivent ces médicaments ☊
support ☊ reste là. c’est un support moral ☊
grand-père ☊ c’est grand-père qui me l’a fait comprendre ☊
manipulation ☊ la manipulation génétique n’est pas une bonne chose ☊
brandir ☊ il brandit longuement les poings sous l’ovation ☊
grand-mère ☊ elle est allée chez sa grand-mère ☊
handicap ☊ mon handicap est très sérieux ☊
léguer ☊ il aurait dû me léguer la maison tout entière ☊
standard ☊ vos cartes sont de type standard? ☊
commandant ☊ il s’est autoproclamé commandant en chef de l’organisation ☊
repère ☊ les chrétiens ont besoin de repères, sinon ils sont perdus ☊
handicaper ☊ la croissance mondiale risque d’handicaper leurs exportations ☊
palier ☊ j’allai sur le palier et frappai à sa porte ☊
dissoudre ☊ je fis dissoudre dans le lait une poudre somnifère ☊
manuscrit ☊ je jetterai au feu tous mes manuscrits ☊
amplifier ☊ amplifiez le son ☊
foncier ☊ le code foncier va permettre cela ☊
compréhensible ☊ il est compréhensible que le public soit inquiet ☊
blâmer ☊ il cherche quelqu’un d’autre à blâmer ☊
terrien ☊ le Terrien est sur le point de vomir ☊
maltraiter ☊ vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter ☊
scandaliser ☊ chaque Américain devrait aussi être scandalisé ☊