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Cô ấy ăn táo. ☊ Basics 1 water ☊ nước ☊ Basics 1 He drinks water. ☊ Anh ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 She drinks water. ☊ Cô ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 The man drinks water. ☊ Người đàn ông uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 I drink water. ☊ Tôi uống nước. ☊ Basics 1 The girl eats the apple. ☊ Cô gái ăn trái táo. ☊ Basics 1 She wants to eat bread. ☊ Cô ấy muốn ăn bánh mì. ☊ Basics 1 Eat a mug! ☊ Ăn một cái ca! ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The fish eats the mug. ☊ Con cá cắn cái ca. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The chicken eats the fish. ☊ Con gà ăn con cá. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 the train station ☊ Nhà ga ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 the bat ☊ Con dơi ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The bat eats the bee. ☊ Con dơi ăn con ong. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 a dirty bat ☊ Một con dơi dơ ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The glove is at the train station. ☊ Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 the goat ☊ Con dê ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 Aunt has a bat. ☊ Dì có một con dơi. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 Train station, ferris wheel ☊ Nhà ga, đu quay ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The goat and the chicken eat. ☊ Con dê và con gà ăn. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The goat is at the train station. ☊ Con dê ở đu quay. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 An eats papaya. ☊ An ăn đu đủ. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 Aunt An eats papaya. ☊ ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 She eats my apple. ☊ Cô ấy ăn táo của tôi. ☊ Possession I eat my bread. ☊ Tôi ăn táo của cô ấy. ☊ Possession My train station ☊ Nhà ga của tôi ☊ Possession I eat her apple. ☊ ☊ Possession She wants to drink her water. ☊ ☊ I eat this chicken. ☊ Tôi ăn con gà này ☊ Demonstrative Determiners She is that bee. ☊ Cô ấy là con ong đó. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners That is me. ☊ Kia là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners The men eat papaya. ☊ Những người đàn ông ăn đu đủ. ☊ Plurals I eat tamarind. ☊ Tôi ăn me. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 She hates me. ☊ Cô ấy ghét tôi. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 I hate this fish. ☊ Tôi ghét con cá này. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 plate ☊ đĩa ☊ Basics 2 The woman eats rice. ☊ Người phụ nữ ăn cơm. ☊ Basics 2 The woman eats her plate of rice. ☊ Cô ấy ăn đĩa cơm của mình. ☊ Basics 2 They are at the train station. ☊ ☊ Basics 2 I want to eat rice. ☊ ☊ Basics 2 The plate of rice ☊ ☊ Basics 2 Do you eat fish or chicken? ☊ Bạn ăn cá hay gà? ☊ Basics 2 We order a plate of rice. ☊ Chúng tôi gọi một đĩa cơm. ☊ Basics 2 He does not eat the apple. ☊ Anh ấy không ăn quả táo. ☊ Negation A glass of water, thanks. ☊ Một ly nước, cảm ơn. ☊ Common Phrases Goodbye and see you again.Goodbye and see you later. ☊ Tạm biệt và hẹn gặp lại ☊ Common Phrases Please repeat! ☊ Làm ơn lặp lại! ☊ Common Phrases a plate ☊ Một cái đĩa ☊ Classifiers 1 I eat the apple. ☊ Tôi ăn quả táo. ☊ Classifiers 1 cat ☊ mèo ☊ Animals 1 She wants a cat. ☊ Cô ấy muốn một con mèo. ☊ Animals 1 See you later, alligator (crocodile)! ☊ Hẹn gặp lại, cá sấu! ☊ Animals 1 alligator, caiman ☊ cá sấu ☊ Animals 1 The buffalo drinks water. ☊ Con trâu uống nước. ☊ Animals 1 Cat and mouse ☊ Mèo và chuột ☊ Animals 1 The buffalo drinks water. ☊ ☊ Animals 1 coat ☊ áo khoác ☊ Clothing The kid wears the coat. ☊ ☊ Clothing hat ☊ mũ ☊ Clothing I wear a hat. ☊ ☊ Clothing He has a hat. ☊ Anh ấy có một cái mũ. ☊ Clothing the hat ☊ Cái mũ ☊ Clothing He likes wearing a hat. ☊ ☊ Clothing The sweater and the coat / sweater and coat ☊ Áo lạnh và áo khoác ☊ Clothing We eat lunch. ☊ Chúng tôi ăn trưa. ☊ Food You eat a lemon. ☊ Bạn ăn một quả chanh. ☊ Food meat ☊ thịt ☊ Food tomato ☊ cà chua ☊ Food potato ☊ khoai tây ☊ Food Where are my cats? ☊ Những con mèo của tôi ở đâu? ☊ Questions 1 What do you want? ☊ Bạn muốn cái gì? ☊ Questions 1 What do you have? ☊ Bạn có gì? ☊ Questions 1 When does he eat bread? ☊ Anh ấy ăn bánh mì khi nào? ☊ Questions 1 The cat sees the mouse. ☊ Con mèo thấy con chuột. ☊ Verbs 1 What do you want to buy? ☊ Bạn muốn mua gì? ☊ Verbs 1 The little boy hears the cat. ☊ Cậu bé nghe tiếng con mèo. ☊ Verbs 1 The cat goes to sleep. ☊ Con mèo đi ngủ. ☊ Verbs 1 He sells that dog. ☊ Anh ấy bán con chó đó. ☊ Verbs 1 That girl does not want to sing. ☊ ☊ Verbs 1 I think the child wants to eat pho. ☊ Tôi nghĩ đứa trẻ muốn ăn phở. ☊ Verbs 1 clock / watch ☊ đồng hồ ☊ Objects battery ☊ pin ☊ Objects How many coats do they need? ☊ Họ cần bao nhiêu áo khoác? ☊ Questions 2 the green plates / green plates ☊ Những cái đĩa màu xanh lá cây ☊ Colors I am very complicated. ☊ Tôi rất phức tạp. ☊ Adjectives 1 complicated ☊ phức tạp ☊ Adjectives 1 She is very patient with us. ☊ Cô ấy rất kiên nhẫn với chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 1 patient ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ Adjectives 1 Watching television is very interesting. ☊ Xem tivi rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 I am a patient person. ☊ Tôi là một người kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1 That is a patient man. ☊ Đó là một người đàn ông kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not know that they are famous people. ☊ Tôi không biết họ là người nổi tiếng. ☊ Adjectives 1 Is her cat normal? ☊ Con mèo của cô ấy có bình thường không? ☊ Adjectives 1 The cat does not need a modern watch. ☊ Con mèo không cần một chiếc đồng hồ hiện đại. ☊ Adjectives 1 That is a egoistic cat. ☊ Đó là một con mèo ích kỷ. ☊ Adjectives 1 My cat is very heavy. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất nặng. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not like that selfish man. ☊ Tôi không thích người đàn ông ích kỷ đó. ☊ Adjectives 1 I am a mature bear. ☊ Tôi là một con gấu trưởng thành. ☊ Adjectives 1 mature ☊ trưởng thành ☊ Adjectives 1 She has a cat or a dog. ☊ Cô ấy có một con mèo hoặc một con chó. ☊ Conjunctions If you cook then I eat. ☊ Nếu bạn nấu thì tôi ăn. ☊ Conjunctions When I sleep, the cat sleeps. ☊ Khi tôi ngủ thì con mèo ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions Both the cat and the dog like meat. ☊ Cả con mèo và con chó thích thịt. ☊ Conjunctions I do not like meat, so I do not eat it. ☊ Tôi không thích thịt, nên tôi không ăn nó. ☊ Conjunctions What do you use the spoon for? ☊ Bạn dùng cái muỗng để làm gì? ☊ Conjunctions seventy-one cats ☊ Bảy mươi mốt con mèo ☊ Numbers I eat half of the bread. ☊ Tôi ăn nửa cái bánh mì. ☊ Numbers At this moment, the cats are eating. ☊ Vào lúc này, những con mèo đang ăn. ☊ Continuous At this moment, we are learning Vietnamese. ☊ Vào lúc này, chúng tôi đang học tiếng Việt. ☊ Continuous He is cooking lunch at the moment. ☊ Anh ấy đang nấu bữa trưa vào lúc này. ☊ Continuous We are not watching tv now. ☊ Hiện tại chúng tôi không đang xem tivi. ☊ Continuous I am eating. ☊ Tôi đang ăn. ☊ Continuous What is she doing? ☊ Cô ấy đang làm gì? ☊ Continuous What are they eating? ☊ Họ đang ăn gì? ☊ Continuous My cat wants to become human. ☊ Con mèo của tôi muốn trở thành người. ☊ Verbs 2 Where do bats live? ☊ Dơi sống ở đâu? ☊ Verbs 2 What do you want to send? ☊ Bạn muốn gửi gì? ☊ Verbs 2 I want to protect the cats. ☊ Tôi muốn bảo vệ những con mèo. ☊ Verbs 2 I look at my cat. ☊ Tôi nhìn con mèo của tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 look at ☊ nhìn ☊ Verbs 2 Look at me! ☊ Nhìn tôi này! ☊ Verbs 2 My cat looks at me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi nhìn tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 Do you know how to communicate? ☊ Bạn có biết giao tiếp không? ☊ Verbs 2 communicate ☊ giao tiếp ☊ Verbs 2 We watch tv and have a discussion. ☊ Chúng tôi xem tivi và thảo luận. ☊ Verbs 2 I hug my cat while it sleeps. ☊ Tôi ôm con mèo của tôi trong khi nó ngủ. ☊ Verbs 2 She gets to know my cat. ☊ Cô ấy tìm hiểu con mèo của tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 Please give me that book. ☊ Làm ơn đưa tôi quyển sách đó. ☊ Verbs 2 I eat dinner. ☊ Tôi ăn bữa tối. ☊ Dates and Time In the afternoon the child eats bread. ☊ Buổi chiều đứa trẻ ăn bánh mì. ☊ Dates and Time I hug this cat every morning. ☊ Tôi ôm con mèo này mỗi buổi sáng. ☊ Dates and Time The cat does not sleep at night. ☊ Con mèo không ngủ buổi tối. ☊ Dates and Time Thursday, Friday, Saturday ☊ Thứ năm, thứ sáu, thứ bảy ☊ Dates and Time I need three hours to eat this chicken. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time He watches the clock every second. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time His generation does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. ☊ Dates and Time I am your father. ☊ Tôi là bố của bạn. ☊ Family My father and my mother ☊ Bố tôi và mẹ tôi ☊ Family grandfather ☊ ông ☊ Family Are their relatives friendly? ☊ Họ hàng của họ thân thiện không? ☊ Family His relatives do not like to practice swimming. ☊ Họ hàng của anh ấy không thích luyện tập bơi. ☊ Family Eat less, think more. ☊ Ăn ít hơn, nghĩ nhiều hơn ☊ Comparison You are as simple as a cat. ☊ Bạn đơn giản như một con mèo. ☊ Comparison The cat is outside. ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 What is her book about? ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 What are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về cái gì? ☊ Prepositions 1 There is water in this bottle. ☊ Có nước ở trong cái chai này. ☊ Prepositions 1 There is a cat in front.(in the front) ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1 The watch is in the wallet. ☊ Chiếc đồng hồ ở trong cái ví. ☊ Prepositions 1 What do you do after drinking coffee? ☊ Bạn làm gì sau khi uống cà phê? ☊ Prepositions 1 I do not wear the hat before wearing the shoes. ☊ Tôi không đội mũ trước khi mang giày. ☊ Prepositions 1 rainfall (precipitation) ☊ ☊ Geography Congratulations! ☊ Xin chúc mừng! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Do not sell that book! ☊ Đừng bán quyển sách đó! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Drink me, do not eat me. ☊ Uống tôi, đừng ăn tôi! ☊ Common Phrases 2 I want to congratulate her. ☊ Tôi muốn chúc mừng cô ấy. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Country / Nation ☊ Quốc gia ☊ Countries 1 How many nations do you know? ☊ Bạn biết bao nhiêu quốc gia? ☊ Countries 1 What is your citizenship? ☊ Quốc tịch của bạn là gì? ☊ Countries 1 What is the truth? ☊ Sự thật là gì? ☊ Nominalization The man and the woman have patience. ☊ Người đàn ông và người phụ nữcó sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ Nominalization patience ☊ sự kiên nhẫn ☊ Nominalization Patience today, success tomorrow ☊ Sự kiên nhẫn hôm nay, sự thành công ngày mai ☊ Nominalization The songwriter does not like to watch tv. ☊ Nhạc sĩ không thích xem tivi. ☊ Jobs 1 I take the fish from that fisherman. ☊ Tôi lấy cá từ ngư dân đó. ☊ Jobs 1 Twenty-one businessmen eat a cake. ☊ Hai mươi mốt doanh nhân ăn một cá ibánh. ☊ Jobs 1 We are not mathematicians. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải là các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 mathematician ☊ nhà toán học ☊ Jobs 1 Who wants to be a mathematician? (= become) ☊ Ai muốn trở thành một nhà toán học? ☊ Jobs 1 (The) scientists are very patient. ☊ Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Jobs 1 The leaders have good watches. ☊ Các nhà lãnh đạo có những chiếc đồng hồ tốt. ☊ Jobs 1 The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 The cat is about to eat lunch. ☊ Con mèo sắp ăn bữa trưa. ☊ Future Your cat will not return. ☊ Con mèo của bạn sẽ không trở về. ☊ Future They are about to watch television. ☊ Họ sắp xem tivi. ☊ Future The concentration (focus) ☊ Sự tập trung ☊ Attributes What is beauty? ☊ ☊ Attributes Patience is an advantage (being patient ...) ☊ Kiên nhẫn là một lợi thế. ☊ Attributes I am a conservative person ( conservative) ☊ Tôi là một người bảo thủ. ☊ Attributes conservative ☊ bảo thủ ☊ Attributes My father is a smart person. ☊ Bố của tôi là một người thông minh. ☊ Attributes My cat is very mean. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. ☊ Attributes I have a big (great) passion. ☊ Tôi có một đam mê lớn. ☊ Attributes My mother is very gullible, but my father (dad) is not. ☊ Mẹ của tôi rất cả tin nhưng bố của tôi thì không. ☊ Attributes I realise (that) I do not love him. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi không yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 2.5 My mother discovers my sister does not eat dinner. ☊ Mẹ tôi phát hiện chị tôi không ăn bữa tối. ☊ Verbs 2.5 I realize that i love her so much. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi yêu cô ấy rất nhiều. ☊ Verbs 2.5 The cat affirms it hates the pink fish. ☊ Con mèo khẳng định nó ghét con cá màu hồng. ☊ Verbs 2.5 cooperate ☊ hợp tác ☊ Verbs 2.5 My older brother does not appreciate my efforts. ☊ Anh tôi không đánh giá cao sự cố gắng của tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 appreciate ☊ đánh giá cao ☊ Verbs 2.5 The cat does not want to cooperate with me. ☊ Con mèo không muốn hợp tác với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 We appreciate the seriousness of the leaders. ☊ Chúng tôi đánh giá cao sự nghiêm túc của các nhà lãnh đạo. ☊ Verbs 2.5 They do not agree to cooperate with us. ☊ Họ không đồng ý hợp tác với chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Please cooperate with us. ☊ Làm ơn hợp tác với chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 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 Does my answer satisfy your question? ☊ Câu trả lời của tôi có thoả mãn câu hỏi của bạn không? ☊ Verbs 2.5 satisfy ☊ thoả mãn ☊ Verbs 2.5 I am not satisfied with this answer. ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5 I want to keep these cats. ☊ Tôi muốn giữ những con mèo này. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do you dare to cooperate with me? ☊ Bạn có dám hợp tác với tôi không? ☊ Verbs 2.5 Sometimes I think I am a cat. ☊ Đôi khi tôi nghĩ tôi là một con mèo. ☊ Frequency That child always wears a hat. ☊ Đứa trẻ đó luôn đội một cái mũ. ☊ Frequency Her cats often eat fish. ☊ Những con mèo của cô ấy thường xuyên ăn cá. ☊ Frequency I will buy that brush. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua chiếc bàn chải đó. ☊ Objects 2 The child is opening the refrigerator. ☊ Đứa trẻ đang mở cái tủ lạnh. ☊ Objects 2 refrigerator ☊ tủ lạnh ☊ Objects 2 The mathematician wears glasses before working. ☊ Nhà toán học mang kính trước khi làm việc. ☊ Objects 2 The cat is using the tablet (computer). ☊ Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. ☊ Objects 2 I see the familiar diary of my father. ☊ Tôi nhìn thấy quyển nhật ký quen thuộc của bố tôi. ☊ Objects 2 She is like that. ☊ Cô ấy là như vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2 like that ☊ như vậy ☊ Conjunctions 2 He buys a watch. However, he does not use it. ☊ Anh ấy mua một cái đồng hồ. Tuynhiên, anh ấy không dùng nó. ☊ Conjunctions 2 She draws patiently. ☊ Cô ấy vẽ một cách kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adverbs Bats live positively at night. ☊ Con dơi sống một cách tích cực vào tối. ☊ Adverbs You will see it immediately. ☊ Bạn sẽ thấy nó ngay lập tức. ☊ Adverbs immediately ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ Adverbs Finally that man will publish the book. ☊ Cuối cùng, người đàn ông đó sẽ xuất bản quyển sách. ☊ Adverbs They suddenly hate us. ☊ Họ bỗng ghét chúng tôi. ☊ Adverbs Have you eaten yet? ☊ Bạn ăn chưa? ☊ Adverbs I do not even cooperate with them. ☊ Tôi thậm chí không hợp tác vớihọ. ☊ Adverbs Who can that be? ☊ Đó có thể là ai? ☊ Modal Verbs They should not love at me. ☊ Họ không nên cười tôi. ☊ Modal Verbs He shows me how to go to the bathroom. ☊ Anh ấy chỉ cho tôi làm thế nào để đi đến phòng tắm. ☊ Places bathroom ☊ phòng tắm ☊ Places I go to the office immediately. ☊ Tôi đi đến văn phòng ngay lập tức. ☊ Places That is the first castle that I see. ☊ Đó là cái lâu đài đầu tiên tôi thấy. ☊ Places What is the kid looking for in the castle? ☊ Đứa trẻ đang tìm cái gì ở lâu đài? ☊ Places We go our seperate ways. ☊ Chúng tôi đường ai người đó đi. ☊ Places theater ☊ nhà hát ☊ Places movie theater ☊ rạp phim ☊ Places My family is at the square. ☊ Gia đình của tôi đang ở quảng trường. ☊ Places I need to go to the train station ☊ Tôi cần đi đến nhà ga. ☊ Places train station ☊ nhà ga ☊ Places She sees a phone at the bus stop. ☊ Cô ấy thấy một cái điện thoại ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places Two students are sitting at the bus stop. ☊ Hai học sinh đang ngồi ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places My elder sister works at the bakery. ☊ Chị của tôi làm việc ở tiệm bánh. ☊ Places You must return to the headquarters immediately. ☊ Bạn phải trở lại trụ sở chính ngay lập tức! ☊ Places I want to know what time they will run. ☊ Tôi muốn biết họ sẽ chạy lúc mấy giờ. ☊ Places What time is it? ☊ Bây giờ là mấy giờ? ☊ Places what time ☊ mấy giờ ☊ Places What time do you usually eat lunch? ☊ Bạn thường xuyên ăn bữa trưa lúc mấy giờ? ☊ Places She usually goes swimming at half past eight. ☊ Cô ấy thường xuyên đi bơi lúc tám giờ rưỡi. ☊ Places That man buys Turkish coffee. ☊ Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 My father does not buy this bottle of wine in Sweden. ☊ Bố tôi không mua chai rượu nàyở Thuỵ Điển. ☊ Countries 2 I am not a conservative Danish person. ☊ Tôi không phải là một người Đan Mạch bảo thủ. ☊ Countries 2 When will they publish that book in Greece? ☊ Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? ☊ Countries 2 This city has two international hotels. ☊ Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. ☊ Travel international ☊ quốc tế ☊ Travel What are the landmarks of Vietnam? ☊ Những danh lam thắng cảnh của Việt Nam là gì? ☊ Travel The man works at the embassy. ☊ Người đàn ông làm việc ở đại sứ quán. ☊ Travel I want( to go) to visit my relatives in Russia. ☊ Tôi muốn đi thăm họ hàng của tôi ở Nga. ☊ Travel You cannot mix water and cooking oil. ☊ Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. ☊ Verbs 3 I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3 Her father assumes that she loves him. ☊ Bố cô ấy cho rằng cô ấy yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 3 The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3 I hate you. ☊ Tôi ghét bạn. ☊ Verbs 3 They hate the challenges. ☊ Họ ghét sự thử thách. ☊ Verbs 3 Why do you dare to hate my camera? ☊ Sao bạn dám ghét cái máy ảnh của tôi? ☊ Verbs 3 You are always wrong when you hate, but you are never wrong when you love. ☊ Bạn luôn sai khi bạn ghét, nhưng bạn không bao giờ sai khi bạn yêu. ☊ Verbs 3 He hates going to school. ☊ Anh ấy ghét đi học. ☊ Verbs 3 hate ☊ ghét ☊ Verbs 3 It is hard to define what love is. ☊ Khó định nghĩa yêu là gì. ☊ Verbs 3 Come here immediately! ☊ Đến đây ngay lập tức! ☊ Verbs 3 The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3 create ☊ tạo ra ☊ Verbs 3 We wait for the women patiently because they are very slow. ☊ Chúng tôi kiên nhẫn đợi những người phụ nữ vì họ rất chậm. ☊ Verbs 3 The cat betrays me. ☊ Con mèo phản bội tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive What is on the bed? ☊ Cái gì ở trên cái giường? ☊ Prepositions 2 The cat is on the computer. ☊ Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. ☊ Prepositions 2 education ☊ sự giáo dục ☊ Education The man will educate the child. ☊ Người đàn ông sẽ giáo dục đứa trẻ. ☊ Education educate ☊ giáo dục ☊ Education I have a presentation. ☊ Tôi có một bài thuyết trình. ☊ Education We will have a presentation tomorrow. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình vào ngày mai. ☊ Education presentation ☊ bài thuyết trình ☊ Education The child wants to study at the university. ☊ Đứa trẻ muốn học đại học. ☊ Education Today I have three lectures at two universities. ☊ Hôm nay, tôi có ba bài giảng tại hai đại học. ☊ Education He smiles and tells me that he loves me. ☊ Anh ấy cười và nói với tôi rằng anh ấy yêu tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 3 that ☊ rằng ☊ Common Phrases 3 I would rather be hated than be betrayed ☊ Tôi thà bị ghét còn hơn bị phản bội. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Thank you, I have eaten already. ☊ Cảm ơn, tôi đã ăn rồi. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to that apple, this appleis more delicious. ☊ So voi qua tao do, qua tao nay ngon hon. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Patience is really necessary. ☊ Sự kiên nhẫn thật sự cần thiết. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Everone hopes that she will win. ☊ Mọi người hy vọng cô ấy sẽ thắng. ☊ Determiners My dad always supports me. That makes us happy. ☊ Bố của tôi luôn ủng hộ tôi. Việc đó làm chúng tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses that ☊ Việc đó ☊ 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 M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses that ☊ điều đó ☊ Relative Clauses Which relationship are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về mối quan hệ nào? ☊ People relationship ☊ mối quan hệ ☊ People The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. ☊ Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia ☊ People Friendship is an important relationship. ☊ Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. ☊ People I always appreciate the international friendship between them. ☊ Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. ☊ People The conference ends at two to two. ☊ Hội thảo kết thúc lúc hai giờ kém hai. ☊ People China has the greatest population of the world. ☊ Trung Quốc có dân số lớn nhất trên thế giới. ☊ People What is the population of Vietnam? ☊ Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? ☊ People population ☊ dân số ☊ People The Vietnamese customers like politeness and patience. ☊ Các khách hàng người Việt Nam thích sự lịch sự và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ People That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People The villains will never defeat us. ☊ Những kẻ ác sẽ không bao giờ thắng chúng tôi. ☊ People defeat ☊ thắng ☊ People Do not marry that girl! ☊ Đừng cưới cô gái đó! ☊ People You are using the latest version. ☊ Bạn đang dùng phiên bản mới nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai mươi chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is her role? ☊ Vai trò của cô ấy là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is a correct choice. ☊ Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That opportunity only comes once. ☊ Cơ hội đó chỉ đến một lần. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The cat ate their evidence. ☊ Con mèo đã ăn bằng chứng của họ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The situation changed. ☊ Tình hình đã thay đổi. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 situation ☊ Tình hình ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What do you want to build? ☊ Bạn muốn xây gì? ☊ Verbs 4 What attracts everyone? ☊ Cái gì thu hút mọi người? ☊ Verbs 4 attract ☊ thu hút ☊ Verbs 4 What did you dream about last night? ☊ Bạn đã mơ về cái gì tối hôm qua? ☊ Verbs 4 Who teaches you at school?. ☊ Ai dạy bạn ở trường? ☊ Verbs 4 My watch can explode. ☊ Cái điện thoại của tôi có thể nổ. ☊ Verbs 4 Does she let the little boy stay up late? ☊ Cô ấy để cậu bé thức khuya? ☊ Verbs 4 We should not stay up late. ☊ Chúng tôi không nên thức khuya. ☊ Verbs 4 stay up late ☊ thức khuya ☊ Verbs 4 Where does this book originate from? ☊ Cuốn sách này bắt nguồn từ đâu? ☊ Verbs 4 Where does agood idea originate from? ☊ Một ý tưởng hay bắt nguồn từ đâu? ☊ Verbs 4 originate ☊ bắt nguồn ☊ Verbs 4 He cannot prove that is his wallet. ☊ Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 I do not represent that restaurant. ☊ Tôi không đại diện cho nhà hàng đó. ☊ Verbs 4 What is everybody spreading? ☊ ☊ Verbs 4 That mosquito is mine, not theirs. ☊ Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. ☊ Animals 2 Sheep give us meat and milk. ☊ Cừu cho chúng tôi thịt và sữa. ☊ Animals 2 What are they taking from the shark? ☊ Họ đang lấy cái gì từ con cá mập? ☊ Animals 2 How do you have my information? ☊ Làm thế nào bạn có thông tin của tôi? ☊ Communication I need to contact him to get the information. ☊ Tôi cần liên hệ anh ấy để lấy thông tin. ☊ Communication information ☊ thông tin ☊ Communication This is a famous international forum. ☊ Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. ☊ Communication The communication network of the world ☊ Mạng lưới truyền thông của thế giới ☊ Communication communication ☊ truyền thông ☊ Communication What is the password of this account? ☊ Mật khẩu của tài khoản này là gì? ☊ Communication That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication This forum connects with that forum via Internet. ☊ Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. ☊ Communication Have you watched the news yet? ☊ Bạn đã xem thời sự chưa? ☊ Communication They are international reporters. ☊ Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. ☊ Communication The children like to watch this channel. ☊ Những đứa trẻ thích xem kênh này. ☊ Communication Which channel are they watching on television? ☊ Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? ☊ Communication I usually watch this channel in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên xem kênh này vàobuổi tối. ☊ Communication nature ☊ thiên nhiên ☊ Nature Today the weather changed many times. ☊ Hôm nay, thời tiết đã thay đổi nhiều lần. ☊ Nature weather ☊ thời tiết ☊ Nature There are many flowers and trees on that hill. ☊ Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. ☊ Nature How is the climate of Japan.? ☊ Khí hậu của Nhật như thế nào? ☊ Nature The climate here is very complicated. ☊ Khí hậu ở đây rất phức tạp. ☊ Nature climate ☊ Khí hậu ☊ Nature What creates matter? ☊ Cái gì tạo ra vật chất? ☊ Nature matter ☊ vật chất ☊ Nature That wallet is unique. ☊ Chiếc ví đó là duy nhất. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is studying at a private university. ☊ Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. ☊ Adjectives 2 This is the biggest private bank in Vietnam. ☊ Đó là ngân hàng tư nhân lớn nhất ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2 private ☊ tư nhân ☊ Adjectives 2 I want to be near you and your cat. ☊ Tôi muốn ở gần bạn và con mèo của bạn. ☊ Adjectives 2 This table is lower than that table. ☊ Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. ☊ Adjectives 2 Is the water cold or hot? ☊ Nước lạnh hay nóng? ☊ Adjectives 2 I would rather feel in pain than feel empty. ☊ Tôi thà cảm thấy đau đớn còn hơn cảm thấy trống rỗng. ☊ Adjectives 2 Yesterday my family ate an early dinner. ☊ Hôm qua, gia đình của tôi đã ăn một bữa tối sớm. ☊ Adjectives 2 This is my statue ☊ Đây là tượng đài của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous statue ☊ tượng đà. ☊ Miscellaneous That girl has a mustache. ☊ Cô gái đó có ria mép. ☊ Miscellaneous That man lodges with us. ☊ Người đàn ông đó ở trọ với chúng tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous What are you alluding to? ☊ Bạn đang ám chỉ cái gì? ☊ Miscellaneous They sell coconut water. ☊ Họ bán nước dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous I work at that court. ☊ Tôi làm việc tại toà án đó. ☊ Politics They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics You need a smart strategy to study a language. ☊ Bạn cần một chiến lược thông minh để học một ngôn ngữ. ☊ Politics strategy ☊ chiến lược ☊ Politics What is your opinion? ☊ Ý kiến của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics Nobody needs an international election. ☊ Không ai cần một cuộc bầu cử quốc tế. ☊ Politics Crime is becoming more dangerous and more complicated. ☊ Tội phạm đang trở nên nguy hiểm hơnvà phức tạp hơn. ☊ Politics I want to resign, but my father does not allow me. ☊ Tôi muốn từ chức nhưng bố của tôi không cho phép. ☊ 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 This conflict is a threat for the world peace. ☊ Cuộc xung đột này là một mối đe doạ với hoà bình thế giới. ☊ Politics I do not think that social network is a threat. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. ☊ Politics threat ☊ mối đe doạ ☊ Politics What is your plan? ☊ Kế hoạch của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics He is a presendial candidate. ☊ Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. ☊ Politics presidential candidate ☊ ứng cử viên Tổng thống ☊ Politics candidate ☊ ứng cử viên ☊ Politics The candidates are very stressed. ☊ Các ứng cử viên đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Politics What is the cause of violence? ☊ Nguyên nhân của bạo lực là gì? ☊ Politics I want to know about the crime rate here. ☊ Tôi muốn biết về tỷ lệ tội phạm ở đây. ☊ Politics crime rate ☊ ỷ lệ tội phạm ☊ Politics rate ☊ tỷ lệ ☊ Politics The children need to be educated. ☊ Những đứa trẻ cần được giáo dục. ☊ Politics educate ☊ giáo dục ☊ Politics The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. ☊ Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. ☊ Politics Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics The army must protect the national sovereignty. ☊ Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. ☊ Politics national sovereignty ☊ Chủ quyền quốc gia ☊ Politics Where do you buy that ball? ☊ Bạn mua quả bóng đó ở đâu? ☊ Sports My father likes sport very much. ☊ Bố tôi rất thích thể thao. ☊ Sports This will be an interesting volleyball match. ☊ Đây sẽ là một trận đấu bóng chuyền hay. ☊ Sports What is this medal made of? ☊ Chiếc huy chương này được làm bằng gì? ☊ Sports My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. ☊ Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Sports athlete ☊ vận động viên ☊ Sports literature ☊ văn học ☊ Arts What is the value of this collection? ☊ Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? ☊ Arts Our audiences are very patient. ☊ Khán giả của chúng tôi rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Arts I will win that competition ☊ Tôi sẽ thắng cuộc thi đó. ☊ Arts We must protect the natural environment. ☊ Chúng tôi phải bảo vệ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts natural environment ☊ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts natural ☊ thiên nhiên ☊ Arts attention ☊ Sự chú ý ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What benefits will I have? ☊ Tôi sẽ có những lợi ích gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What is the purpose of life? ☊ Mục đích của cuộc sống là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That exit does not exist. ☊ Lối thoát đó không tồn tại. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This letter needs two signatures. ☊ Thư này cần hai chữ ký. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 signature ☊ chữ ký ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What symbol is that? ☊ Đó là ký hiệu gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is the new symbol of Vietnam. ☊ Đó là biểu tượng mới của Việt Nam. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Nobody is at fault. ☊ Không ai có lỗi cả. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What brings you joy? ☊ Cái gì mang đến niềm vui cho bạn? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 three states of water ☊ Ba trạng thái của nước ☊ Abstract Objects 2 state ☊ Trạng thái ☊ Abstract Objects 2 I hate his attitude ☊ Tôi ghét thái độ của anh ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 attitude ☊ thái độ ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. ☊ Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Do you know that doctor? ☊ Bạn có biết vị bác sĩ đó không? ☊ Classifiers 2 This entrepreneur is my father. ☊ Vị doanh nhân này là bố của tôi. ☊ Classifiers 2 This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2 That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2 Is that film interesting? ☊ Bộ phim đó hay không? ☊ Classifiers 2 That dess is made by flowers. ☊ Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. ☊ Classifiers 2 That book was written by many authors. ☊ Cuốn sách đó đã được viết bởi nhiều tác giả. ☊ Jobs 2 The literary career of that author has a big influence. ☊ Sự nghiệp văn học của tác giả đó có một ảnh hưởng lớn. ☊ Jobs 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 Nature takes care of humans. ☊ Thiên nhiên chăm sóc con người. ☊ Medical There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? ☊ Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? ☊ Medical I think you need a special treatment. ☊ Tôi nghĩ bạn cần một sự điều trị đặc biệt. ☊ Medical special treatment ☊ sự điều trị đặc biệt ☊ Medical My family supports this treatment. ☊ Gia đình của tôi ủng hộ sự điều trị này. ☊ Medical treatment ☊ sự điều trị ☊ Medical treat ☊ chữa ☊ Medical He is a brave patient ☊ Anh ấy là một bệnh nhân dũng cảm. ☊ Medical Doctors do not allow patients to eat chili. ☊ Bác sĩ không cho phép bệnh nhân ăn ớt. ☊ Medical patient ☊ bệnh nhân ☊ Medical What is your blood group? ☊ Nhóm máu của bạn là gì? ☊ Medical He hates his nose. ☊ Anh ấy ghét cái mũi của mình. ☊ Medical That machine has many complicated details. ☊ Cái máy đó có nhiều chi tiết phức tạp. ☊ Science What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science Where do you take that sample? ☊ Bạn lấy mẫu vật đó ở đâu? ☊ Science What is the volume of this bottle of milk. ☊ Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? ☊ Science In Vietnam the temperature is very high in summer. ☊ Ở Việt Nam, nhiệt độ rất cao trong mùa hè. ☊ Science temperature ☊ nhiệt độ ☊ Science What is the distance from the hospital and the airport. ☊ Khoảng cách từ bệnh viện đến sân bay là gì? ☊ Science My teacher is sleeping in the laboratory. ☊ Giáo viên của tôi đang ngủ trong phòng thí nghiệm. ☊ Science laboratory ☊ phòng thí nghiệm ☊ Science I hate math. ☊ Tôi ghét học môn toán. ☊ Science Smart people usually study math well. ☊ Những người thông minh thường xuyên học môn toán tốt. ☊ Science math ☊ môn toán ☊ Science math ☊ toán ☊ Science What is the height of this tree? ☊ Chiều cao của cái cây đó là gì? ☊ Science Many math concepts also appear in physics. ☊ Nhiều khái niệm môn toán cũng xuất hiện trong môn vật lý. ☊ Science The globalization is a popular trend of the modern world. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá là một xu thế phổ biến của thế giới hiện đại. ☊ Economics The teacher tells the students about the globalization. ☊ Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. ☊ Economics Globalization helps travel to become simple. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá giúp du lịch trở nên đơn giản. ☊ Economics globalization ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá ☊ Economics What is the currency of India? ☊ Tiền tệ của Ấn Độ là gì? ☊ Economics Why do you want to work for this multi-national company? ☊ Tại sao bạn muốn làm cho công ty đa quốc gia này? ☊ Economics My father works in a multi-national company. ☊ Bố của tôi làm ở một công ty đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics multi-national company ☊ công ty đa quốc gia ☊ Economics multi-national ☊ đa quốc gia ☊ Economics This is a multi-national organisation. ☊ Đây là một tổ chức đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics Vietnam wants to become a member of the World Economics Organisation ☊ Việt Nam muốn trở thành một thành viên của tổ chức kinh tế thế giới. ☊ Economics organisation ☊ tổ chức ☊ Economics The child likes to watch advertisements all day. ☊ Đứa trẻ thích xem những quảng cáo cả ngày. ☊ 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 participate ☊ tham gia ☊ Economics Every organisation needs profit to exist and develop. ☊ Mọi tổ chức cần lợi nhuận để tồntại và phát triển. ☊ Economics We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics matter ☊ vấn đề ☊ Economics Will they buy this corporation? ☊ Họ sẽ mua tập đoàn này? ☊ Economics I have an interview to participate in this corporation. ☊ Tôi có một cuộc phỏng vấn để tham gia tập đoàn này. ☊ Economics corporation ☊ tập đoàn ☊ Economics His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. ☊ Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. ☊ Economics There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Our satellite is going to arrive in Uranus in three days. ☊ Vệ tinh của chúng tôi sẽ đến Sao Thiên Vương trong ba ngày. ☊ Astronomy That is a Russian satellite. ☊ Đó là một vệ tinh của Nga. ☊ Astronomy satellite ☊ ve tinh ☊ Astronomy I want to fly to Saturn. ☊ Tôi muốn bay đến Sao Thổ. ☊ Astronomy Saturn ☊ Sao Thổ ☊ Astronomy She does not know what a lightyear is. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu một năm ánh sáng là gì. ☊ Astronomy Pluto is nat a planet ☊ Sao Diêm Vương không phải là mộ thành tinh. ☊ Astronomy They prepared maximum security at the airport. ☊ Họ đã chuẩn bị an ninh tối đa tại sân bay. ☊ Adjectives 3 The main color of nature is green. ☊ Màu chính của thiên nhiên là màu xanh lá cây. ☊ Adjectives 3 My father is very angry ☊ Bố của tôi đang rất giận dữ. ☊ Adjectives 3 What a wonderful world! ☊ Thật là một thế giới tuyệt vời! ☊ Adjectives 3 How to build a solid relationship? ☊ Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? ☊ Adjectives 3 They want to immigrate to Japan. ☊ Họ muốn di trú đến Nhật. ☊ Verbs 5 immigrate ☊ di trú ☊ Verbs 5 Why does the cat wash ist face? ☊ Vì sao con mèo rửa mặt? ☊ Verbs 5 My cat is managing me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang quản lý tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 My father planted two trees behind the house. ☊ Bố của tôi đã trồng hai cái cây ở phía sau nhà. ☊ Verbs 5 I declare that today is Sunday. ☊ Tôi tuyên bố hôm nay là chủ nhật. ☊ Verbs 5 What does your luggage include? ☊ Hành lý của bạn bao gồm những gì? ☊ Verbs 5 This experiment includes many complicated methods. ☊ Thí nghiệm này bao gồm nhiều phương pháp phức tạp. ☊ Verbs 5 That man is being investigated. ☊ Người đàn ông đó đang bị điều tra. ☊ Verbs 5 being investigated ☊ bị điều tra ☊ Verbs 5 investigate ☊ điều tra ☊ Verbs 5 The president disappeared with a cat. ☊ Tổng thống đã biến mất cùng với mộ tcon mèo. ☊ Verbs 5 I can predict that you cannot predict the future. ☊ Tôi có thể dự đoán bạn không thể dự đoán tương lai. ☊ Verbs 5 Your company loses that contract. ☊ Công ty của bạn mất hợp đồng đó. ☊ Verbs 5 She always underestimates us. ☊ Cô ấy luôn đánh giá thấp chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 underestimate ☊ đánh giá thấp ☊ Verbs 5 Form an organisation. ☊ Hình thành một tổ chức ☊ Verbs 5 You need to be equipped with knowledge and patience. ☊ Bạn cần được trang bị kiến thức và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ Verbs 5 conical hat ☊ Nón lá ☊ History My father studied at Hue University. ☊ Bố của tôi đã học tại đại học Huế. ☊ History We celebrate Tet. ☊ Chúng tôi ăn Tết. ☊ History This is a national heritage ☊ Đây là một di sản quốc gia. ☊ History national heritage ☊ di sản quốc gia ☊ History That girl wears Ao dai and conical hat. ☊ Cô gái đó mặc áo dài và đội nón lá. ☊ History water puppetry ☊ Múa rối nước ☊ History My grandmother is eating betel. ☊ Bà của tôi đang ăn trầu. ☊ History civilizations ☊ Những nền văn minh ☊ History They want to research about four ancient civilizations. ☊ Họ muốn nghiên cứu về bốn nền văn minh cổ. ☊ History civilization ☊ nền văn minh ☊ 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 ancient Egyptians used to worship cats. ☊ Người Ai Cập cổ đã từng thờ những con mèo. ☊ History Buddhism originates from India. ☊ Đạo Phật bắt nguồn từ Ấn Độ. ☊ History originate ☊ bắt nguồn ☊ History Life begins from death. ☊ Sự sống bắt đầu từ cái chết. ☊ History death ☊ chết ☊ History They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History devastate ☊ tàn phá ☊ History Whom do we have to evacuate? ☊ Chúng tôi phải di tản ai? ☊ History evacuate ☊ di tản ☊ History How many colonies did the United States have? ☊ Nước Mỹ đã có bao nhiêu thuộc địa? ☊ History We want to learn about colonial exploitation. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn tìm hiểu về sự bóc lột thuộc địa. ☊ History the classes and the exploitation ☊ Các giai cấp và sự bóc lột ☊ History exploitation ☊ sự bóc lột ☊ History We are very democratic and cannot be more democratic. ☊ Chúng tôi rất dân chủ và không thể dân chủ hơn. ☊ History democratic ☊ dân chủ ☊ History He threatens me. ☊ Anh ấy đe doạ tôi. ☊ History They threaten us with a knife. ☊ Họ đe doạ chúng tôi bằng một con dao. ☊ History threaten ☊ đe doạ ☊ History What is the symbol of the republican party? ☊ Biểu tượng của đảng Cộng hoà là gì? ☊ History He has a very complicated past. ☊ Anh ấy có một quá khứ rất phức tạp. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 There are many applications in my computer. ☊ Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 application ☊ ứng dụng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the foundation for a happy family? ☊ Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Is your house built on a solid foundation? ☊ Nhà của bạn có được xây dựng trên một nền tảng vững chắc không? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 solid foundation ☊ nền tảng vững chắc ☊ Abstract Objects 3 foundation ☊ Nền tảng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is your reason? ☊ Lý do của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Your decision created a serious consequence. ☊ Quyết định của bạn đã tạo ra một hệ quả nghiêm trọng. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the consequence? ☊ Hệ quả là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 That is a sad story. ☊ Đó là một câu chuyện buồn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Morality is the solid foundation of man. ☊ Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 This is the most complicated theme. ☊ Đây là đề tài phức tạp nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is your verdict? ☊ Bản án của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 The foundation of morality starts from conscience. ☊ Nền tảng của đạo đức bắt đầu từ lương tâm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 The cat attacks the dog. ☊ Con mèo tấn công con chó. ☊ Military attack ☊ tấn công ☊ Military Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military That secret military operation is very secret ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. ☊ Military military operation ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự ☊ Military operation ☊ quân sự ☊ Military He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. ☊ Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. ☊ Military military strategy ☊ Chiến thuật quân sự ☊ Military strategy ☊ Chiến thuật ☊ Military The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. ☊ Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. ☊ Military That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military He puts his victory in the refrigerator. ☊ Anh ấy để chiến thắng của mình trong tủ lạnh. ☊ Military Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. ☊ Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. ☊ Military This is the last battle. Live or die. ☊ Đây là trận chiến cuối cùng. Sống hoặc chết. ☊ Military Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. ☊ Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. ☊ Military battle ☊ trận chiến ☊ Military He is singing about battalion 307. ☊ Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. ☊ 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 battalion ☊ tiểu đoàn ☊ Military Their armored car is attacked. ☊ Xe thiết giáp của họ bị tấn công. ☊ Military an armored battalion ☊ Một tiểu đoàn thiết giáp ☊ 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 i think my cat has nuclear weapons. ☊ Tôi nghĩ con mèo của tôi có vũ khí hạt nhân. ☊ Military the best defensive tactics is to attack. ☊ Chiến thuật phòng thủ tốt nhất là tấn công. ☊ Military They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military The missiles are aiming at this city. ☊ Những tên lửa đang nhắm vào thành phố này. ☊ Military terrorist organisation ☊ tổ chức khủng bố ☊ Military That decision haunted the nurse to death. ☊ Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. ☊ Paranormality We were very afraid when he told us about his curse, although we knew that ☊ Chúng tôi đã rất sợ khi anh ấy nói chochúng tôi về lời nguyền của anh ấymặc dù chúng tôi đã biết đó ☊ 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 There are many paranormal stories about that key. ☊ Có nhiều câu chuyện huyền bí về chiếc chìa khoá đó. ☊ Paranormality He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality incarnation ☊ kiếp ☊ Paranormality This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1 CF (education, economy) ☊ nền ☊ Classifier 3.1 This house is everything that I have. ☊ Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. ☊ Classifier 3.1 A lucrative contract. ☊ Một hợp đồng béo bở ☊ Reduplicative Words lucrative ☊ béo bở ☊ Reduplicative Words I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words This cat is always rude to that dog. ☊ Con mèo này luôn cộc cằn với con chó đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words I see the cat on a dusty table. ☊ Tôi thấy con mèo trên một cái bàn bụi bặm. ☊ Reduplicative Words The scientist speaks sedately. ☊ Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words I can read, read , read sedately. ☊ Tôi có thể đọc, đọc, đọc một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words sedately ☊ một cách dõng dạc ☊ Reduplicative Words I want a more mature relationship ☊ Tôi muốn một mối quan hệ chín chắn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words mature ☊ chín chắn ☊ Reduplicative Words My father is very undaunted. I am not. ☊ Bố của tôi rất gan góc. Tôi thì không. ☊ Reduplicative Words She is floating. ☊ Cô ấy đang lơ lửng. ☊ Reduplicative Words float ☊ lơ lửng ☊ Reduplicative Words He will be sick in cold weather ☊ Anh ấy sẽ bị trúng gió trong thời tiết lạnh. ☊ Informal Expressions The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions detonating ☊ nổ ☊ Informal Expressions The tourists like to eat meals taken from an inn more than eating in a res ☊ Những du khách thích ăn cơm bụi hơn ăn ở một nhà hàng. ☊ Informal Expressions She always eats meals taken from an inn. ☊ Cô ấy luôn ăn cơm bụi. ☊ 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 I love her opinionatedness. ☊ Tôi yêu sự cứng đầu của cô ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions opinionatedness ☊ sự cứng đầu ☊ Informal Expressions That woman has a chance to go to the United States. ☊ Người phụ nữ đó có cửa đi Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions I am at a crowded bookstore. ☊ Tôi đang ở một hiệu sách đông đúc. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 My cat has a chubby face. ☊ Con mèo của tôi có một khuôn mặt bụ bẫm. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 What are your difficulties? ☊ Những khó khăn của bạn là gì? ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 The difficulties will be solved if I become more patient. ☊ Những khó khăn sẽ được giải quyết nếu tôi trở nên kiên nhẫn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 You are equivocating! ☊ Bạn đang nói vòng vo! ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 equivocate ☊ nói vòng vo ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 You cannot hesitate at the moment. ☊ Bạn không thể lưỡng lự vào lúc này. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 They hesitate and do not want to answer. ☊ Họ lưỡng lự và không muốn trả lời ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 hesitate ☊ lưỡng lự ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 He hesitate to love her passionately. ☊ Anh ấy lưỡng lự yêu cô ấy một cách nồng nàn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionately ☊ một cách nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionate ☊ nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 We are at school. Chúng ta ở trường học. * 006 I was at the cinema yesterday. Hôm qua tôi ở rạp chiếu phim. * 012 I’m staying at home. Tôi ở nhà. * 012 I work at an office. Tôi làm ở trong văn phòng. * 012 She works at an office. Cô ấy làm việc trong văn phòng. * 015 He studies at the university. Anh ấy học đại học. * 015 Please, feel right at home! Bạn hãy coi như là ở nhà. * 022 I will pick you up at the office. Tôi đón bạn ở văn phòng nhé. * 026 I will pick you up at home. Tôi đón bạn ở nhà. * 026 I will pick you up at the bus stop. Tôi đón bạn ở bến / trạm xe buýt. * 026 The sleeper is at the end of the train. Toa nằm ở cuối tàu. * 036 And where is the dining car? – At the front. Toa ăn ở đâu? – Ở đầu tầu. * 036 Can I sleep at the top? Tôi ngủ ở tầng trên được không? * 036 Could you please wake me up at 7 o’clock? Bạn sẽ đánh thức tôi vào lúc 7.00 giờ được không? * 036 You have to get off at the back. Bạn phải xuống đằng sau. * 038 Is it dangerous to go for a walk at night? Có nguy hiểm nếu đi dạo buổi đêm không? * 039 Please turn left at the corner. Làm ơn góc kia rẽ trái. * 040 Take a left at the corner. Bạn rẽ trái góc đó. * 042 Simply get out at the last stop. Bạn hãy đi đến trạm cuối. * 042 What’s playing at the theatre / theater (am.) this evening? Buổi tối hôm nay có gì ở nhà hát? * 046 What’s playing at the cinema / movies (am.) this evening? Buổi tối hôm nay có gì ở rạp chiếu phim? * 046 I want to sit at the front. Tôi muốn ngồi ở đằng trước. * 046 I want to sit at the back. Tôi muốn ngồi ở đằng sau. * 047 I want to sit at the front. Tôi muốn ngồi ở đằng trước. * 047 I’m pretty good at it. Tôi có quen với môn này. * 050 We always go to the cafeteria at noon. Chúng tôi buổi trưa nào cũng đi căng tin. * 057 I have the appointment at ten o’clock. Tôi có hẹn lúc mười giờ. * 059 I want to stay at home. Tôi muốn ở nhà. * 073 We must go to school at once. Chúng tôi phải đến trường học ngay. * 074 We must go to work at once. Chúng tôi phải đi làm ngay. * 074 We must go to the doctor at once. Chúng ta phải đi bác sĩ ngay. * 074 He is not allowed to sleep at the train station. Anh ấy không được phép ngủ trong nhà ga. * 075 An old lady lives at the top. Một bà già sống ở trên đó. * 081 A fat lady lives at the top. Một người phụ nữ to béo sống ở trên đó. * 081 Wash your hands before you sit at the table. Hãy rửa tay, trước khi bạn ngồi vào bàn ăn. * 096 He is at the bar instead of going home. Anh ấy ngồi trong quán bia thay cho đi về nhà. * 098 The house is at the end of the road. Căn nhà nằm ở cuối đường. * 101 like: at → →
There is nothing at all ☊ Chả có gì sốt ☊ Nothing at all like that! ☊ Có mốc xì gì đâu! ☊ No one came at all ☊ Không ai đến dốt cả ☊ to rush at someone ☊ a vào người nào ☊ make yourself at home ☊ anh cứ tự nhiên như ở nhà anh ☊ to run at full speed ☊ ba chân bốn cẳng ☊ at first, from the beginning, at the beginning, initially; initial ☊ ban đầu ☊ flight at lower altitude ☊ bay thấp ☊ noon, midday-at noon, at midday ☊ buổi trưa ☊ evening, in the evening-night, at night-time ☊ buổi tối ☊ to tie up at the corners ☊ buộc túm ☊ to sell at a lower price ☊ bán hạ giá ☊ retailer, retail store; to sell at retail ☊ bán lẻ ☊ to sacrifice, sell at a loss or disadvantage, bargain away ☊ bán lỗ ☊ to sell at a low or reduced price, sell cheaply or on the cheap ☊ bán rẻ ☊ sell at cost ☊ bán vốn ☊ now, at present, at the present time, right now ☊ bây giờ ☊ (1) side, face, party, team, area, place (2) in, at (place, country) ☊
bên ☊ (1) randomly, at random, haphazard (2) to register, record
(3) register, ledger, account book ☊
bạ ☊ (at) any time, anytime, at any moment, whenever ☊ bất cứ lúc nào ☊ then, at that time ☊ bất giờ ☊ discord, disagreement, disharmony; in disagreement, at odds with each other ☊ bất hòa ☊ to shoot wildly, at random ☊ bắn bừa bãi ☊ to shoot wildly, at random ☊ bắn nừa bãi ☊ at random, at a guess, by guesswork ☊ bắt bóng dè chừng ☊ at any price, at any cost ☊ bằng mọi giá ☊ deadlocked, obstructed, at an impasse; to block, obstruct ☊ bế tắc ☊ to be left alone at home ☊ bị bỏ một mình căn nhà ☊ to be forced to speak at gunpoint ☊ bị ép buộc nói dưới họng súng ☊ a person who is at home anywhere he goes ☊ bốn bể là nhà ☊ path at the edge of a rice field ☊ bờ ruộng ☊ uncomfortable, ill at ease ☊ bức bối ☊ make merry at the expense of others ☊ che tàn ☊ away at the wars ☊ chinh yên ☊ so as to, in order to, at any price, at all ☊ cho được ☊ until late at night ☊ cho đến khuya ☊ to run at full tilt ☊ chân bốn cẳng ☊ at least, at the very least ☊ chí ít ☊ to point a gun at someone’s head ☊ chĩa súng vào đầu ☊ a singing party at the songstress house ☊ chầu hát ☊ very slowly, at a snail’s pace ☊ chậm rì ☊ to not know anything at all ☊ chẳng biết gì cả ☊ to know anything at all, not to make head or tail of something ☊ chẳng biết mô tê gì cả ☊ to not have any at all ☊ chẳng còn chút nào ☊ there was no one at all ☊ chẳng có ai cả ☊ to have nothing at all to lose ☊ chẳng có gì để mất cả ☊ never, not at all ☊ chẳng hề ☊ to not be sorry at all ☊ chẳng tiếc gì ☊ dead at birth, stillborn; to die prematurely ☊ chết non ☊ to point at a picture ☊ chỉ vào ảnh ☊ to be at a loose end at home on a rainy Sunday ☊ chủ nhật trời mưa, nằm khàn ở nhà ☊ never, not at all ☊ con cóc ☊ (used at the end of a sentence to denote that something has long started) ☊ con gì ☊ (used at the end of a sentence to denote that something has long started) ☊ con gì nữa ☊ final, last; finally, ultimately, in the end, at last ☊ cuối cùng ☊ to be at a loss, not know what to say, lose one’s head ☊ cuống quít ☊ things can be said different ways at different times ☊ cái lưỡi không xương nhiều đường lắt léo ☊ it’s not hard at all ☊ có gì khó đâu ☊ there was time, at one point ☊ có một lúc nào đó ☊ to be at home, in one’s house ☊ có nhà ☊ are you speaking at me ☊ có phải anh muốn nói tôi không? ☊ to have a gun pointed at oneself ☊ có súng trong người ☊ there are at least ☊ có ít nhất ☊ not at all ☊ cóc khô ☊ work is at a standstill ☊ công việc đang ngưng đọng ☊ at the same time, at that very moment ☊ cùng lúc ấy ☊ in a blind alley, at a deadlock ☊ cùng đồ ☊ meal taken at an inn (usually with cheap price) ☊ cơm bụi ☊ burnt at the bottom of the pot, rice crust at the bottom ☊ cơm cháy ☊ meal taken at an inn ☊ cơm hàng ☊ rice at the top of the pot ☊ cơm hớt ☊ (1) oldest, biggest; old (2) both, everyone, all (of), entire, whole
(3) even, also, as well
(4) at all ☊
cả ☊ to be angry at oneself ☊ cảm thấy giận mình ☊ to lose one’s power of speech (when at the point of death) ☊ cấm khẩu ☊ to drive (a car), land (a plane), take the helm, be at the wheel ☊ cầm lái ☊ successful examinee at village level ☊ cống sinh ☊ flag at half staff, half mast ☊ cờ rũ ☊ flag at half-mast ☊ cờ rủ ☊ like, at the level of ☊ cỡ như ☊ to make oneself at home ☊ cứ tự nhiên ☊ ambassador at large ☊ du thuyết ☊ to use both in parallel, at the same time ☊ dùng song song cả hai ☊ under the gun, at gunpoint ☊ dưới họng súng ☊ (of child) cry much at night ☊ dạ đề ☊ score (a goal); finish at a given moment, finalize ☊ dứt điểm ☊ sentinel-crab; at someone’s expense ☊ ghẹ ☊ to grow at a rate of, speed of ☊ gia tăng với tốc dộ ☊ throw at random a ball on one of one’s suitors ☊ gieo cầu ☊ a book cover gnawed at by cockroaches ☊ gián nhấm bìa sách ☊ textbook forming a course (on some subject taught at university) ☊ giáo trình ☊ to look at with wide open-eyes ☊ giương mắt ☊ snatch and tear (something), get at someone’s throat ☊ giằng xé ☊ at this time, at this hour ☊ giờ này ☊ when, at what time ☊ giờ phút nào ☊ now, at present, nowadays, currently, at this time ☊ giờ đây ☊ the crowing of a chicken (esp. a cock) at an unusual time ☊ gáy gở ☊ anything at all ☊ gì cả ☊ close at hand ☊ gần kề ☊ to knock at the door ☊ gọi cửa ☊ to live at one’s in laws’ ☊ gửi rể ☊ the two boys winked at each other ☊ hai chú bé nhấm nháy với nhau ☊ (1) to appear, become visible, rise, come into sight (2) at present ☊
hiện ☊ currently, now, at the present time ☊ hiện giờ ☊ now, at present, at the present time ☊ hiện thời ☊ at present, at the present time, present, existing ☊ hiện tại ☊ not at all ☊ hoàn toàn không ☊ to not be the same at all ☊ hoàn toàn không giống nhau ☊ to not want at all ☊ hoàn toàn không muốn ☊ to operate at 40% capacity ☊ hoạt động ở 40% khả năng ☊ to look askance at, look black at someone ☊ háy ☊ to enjoy longevity; to die at the age of ☊ hưởng thọ ☊ sea danger, risk at sea ☊ hải hiểm ☊ sea danger, risk at sea ☊ hải nạn ☊ thought at the back of one’s mind, ulterior motive ☊ hậu ý ☊ building at the back of a mansion ☊ hậu đường ☊ to burn at the stake ☊ hỏa thiêu ☊ then, at that time ☊ hồi đó ☊ first laureate at pre-court competition ☊ hội nguyên ☊ timely, up to date, at the proper time ☊ hợp thời ☊ be born but die at an early age ☊ hữu sinh vô dưỡng ☊ occasion, time (when something happens), when, at the time of, if ☊ khi ☊ when, at what time ☊ khi nào ☊ at one time ~ at another time, first ~ then ~ ☊ khi thì ~ khi thì ☊ when we look at the issue this way, in this light, in this respect ☊ khi đặt vấn đề trong viễn tượng như vậy ☊ (feel) at ease, be in good spirits ☊ khoan khoái ☊ late at night, midnight ☊ khuya ☊ be at a loss ☊ khó nghĩ ☊ to not know anything at all ☊ không biết gì hết ☊ there’s nothing at all ☊ không có gì cả ☊ it’s nothing at all ☊ không có gì hết ☊ there has been no effort at all ☊ không có một cố gắng nào ☊ to not react at all ☊ không có phản ứng gì cả ☊ to not pose any danger, threat at all ☊ không gây đe dọa nguy hiểm gì ☊ with no difficulty at all ☊ không khó khăn gì ☊ to not say anything at all ☊ không nói một tiếng nào cả ☊ it doesn’t matter at all ☊ không sao cả ☊ not possible with the technology at that time ☊ không thể làm nổi đối với kỹ thuật thời bấy giờ ☊ no, not at all ☊ không đâu ☊ not at all okay, not right at all ☊ không được chút nào ☊ pork cut at joint of tail-crupper ☊ khấu đuôi ☊ be at odds with ☊ khủng khỉnh ☊ as well as, hold more than one position at a time; earn ☊ kiêm ☊ to extend into late at night ☊ kéo dài mãi tận khuya ☊ to point a gun at sb’s head ☊ kê súng vào đầu ☊ bury provisionally at a strange place ☊ ký táng ☊ to glance at a clock ☊ liếc nhìn đồng hồ ☊ contiguous, successive, touching, in a row; immediately, at once, right away ☊ liền ☊ right now, right away, at this very moment ☊ liền bây giờ ☊ immediately, at once ☊ liền tay ☊ continuously, non-stop, on and on, often, frequently, right away, immediately, at once, all at the same time, all in one operation, always ☊ luôn ☊ to work for six hours at a stretch ☊ làm một lèo sáu tiếng liền ☊ to do something at once ☊ làm ngay sốt sột ☊ to put someone at ease ☊ làm người nào an lòng ☊ moment, instant, time; when, at the moment that ☊ lúc ☊ when, at what time ☊ lúc nào ☊ at this moment, at this time, at that time, then ☊ lúc này ☊ at that moment, at that time, then ☊ lúc đó ☊ (at, in) the beginning, at first ☊ lúc đầu ☊ crystal gem, drift about at large, be driven from home by ☊ lưu ly ☊ be at fault, make a mistake ☊ lầm lỗi ☊ immediately, at once, right away ☊ lập tức ☊ mat shed (for the students to take along at the ☊ lều chiếu ☊ to carry at the ready ☊ mang sẵn ☊ at one go at stretch, unceasing, ceaseless ☊ miết ☊ be easy at heart, contented ☊ mát lòng ☊ be at the end of one’s pregnancy, be going to give ☊ mãn nguyệt ☊ mere nothing, nothing at all, not much ☊ mùi gì ☊ heavy rain at river sources ☊ mưa nguồn ☊ whatever you like, at one’s wish, in accordance with one’s desire ☊ mặc lòng ☊ vision, a way of looking at sth ☊ một cái nhìn ☊ in a row, at a stretch ☊ một hơi ☊ at a stretch, at one sitting ☊ một lèo ☊ at once, at the same time ☊ một lượt ☊ once, at the same time, simultaneously ☊ một lần ☊ at one go, at one stretch, at a one sitting ☊ một mạch ☊ to smoke at too young an age ☊ mới nứt mắt mà đã hút thuốc ☊ in the beginning, at first ☊ mới đầu ☊ (1) this, these (2) today, at present, nowadays, now, at this time ☊
nay ☊ equal, uniform, same; at the same height, level ☊ ngang nhau ☊ immediately, at once, right away; to be straight, righteous, honest, exact ☊ ngay ☊ right now, at this very moment ☊ ngay bây giờ ☊ as soon as, just, right at the time (when) ☊ ngay khi ☊ right now, right at that moment ☊ ngay lúc này ☊ immediately, at once, right away ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ a clang of bell was heard at the gate ☊ nghe tiếng chuông keng ngoài cửa ☊ (used at the end of imperative sentences) hear me? ☊ nghe! ☊ to look up at bunch of fruit on a tree ☊ nghếch chùm quả trên cây ☊ to stop, halt, be at a standstill ☊ ngưng đọng ☊ be at death’s door, be at the point of death ☊ ngắc ngoải ☊ to look at scenery ☊ ngắm cảnh ☊ to sit (down) at a table ☊ ngồi vào bàn ☊ to sit down at the conference table ☊ ngồi vào bàn hội nghị ☊ put up indiscriminately at others’ houses ☊ ngủ lang ☊ to spend the night at somebody’s house ☊ ngủ nhờ ☊ to put up at an inn or at a hotel ☊ ngủ trọ ☊ shock the eyes, feel uneasy at seeing something shocking the eyes ☊ ngứa mắt ☊ shock the ears, feel uncomfortable at hearing something shocking the ears ☊ ngứa tai ☊ to close one’s eye and aim at the target ☊ nheo mắt nhắm đích ☊ the most; at most; mostly ☊ nhiều nhất ☊ look at one’s leisure ☊ nhàn lãm ☊ (1) at the time of (2) core, kernel, almond
(3) to multiply
(4) man, person
(5) to cause ☊
nhân ☊ when, at the time of ☊ nhân lúc ☊ on the same occasion; incidentally, at the same time ☊ nhân tiện ☊ (1) to choose (2) to whine, whimper
(3) aim (only at a given target)
(4) make use of, take advantage of ☊
nhè ☊ to look at each other ☊ nhìn nhau ☊ to glance at, look at quickly ☊ nhìn thoáng qua ☊ to stare at someone ☊ nhìn trừng trừng ☊ to look down at the ground ☊ nhìn xuống đất ☊ to be at daggers drawn with somebody ☊ như chông như mác ☊ it seems he does not know anything about that matter at all ☊ như tuồng anh ta không biết gì về việc ấy cả ☊ leisurely, deliberately, without haste, at leisure ☊ nhẩn nha ☊ to aim a gun at someone ☊ nhắm bắn người nào ☊ aim at several times (before shooting); choose (select) in ☊ nhắm nhe ☊ at the very moment, at the right instant ☊ nhằm lúc ☊ have one’s mind at peace ☊ nhẹ mình ☊ to fire at with guns ☊ nã đại bác ☊ sad, melancholy, tug at one’s heart-strings ☊ não nuột ☊ to throw (something) at someone’s head ☊ ném vào đầu ☊ to grab at someone, pull ☊ níu lấy người nào ☊ to speak at length ☊ nói dài hơi ☊ to talk at sixes and sevens ☊ nói nhí nhố vài câu ☊ brackish water at a river mouth ☊ nước lợ ở cửa sông ☊ be at a loose end ☊ nằm khàn ☊ be at a loose end ☊ nằm meo ☊ lie at full length, lie fully stretched out ☊ nằm xoài ☊ squat, stay on at a place and refuse to move ☊ nằm ì ☊ to be at a place ☊ nằm ở chỗ ☊ to become a widow at middle age ☊ nửa đời góa bụa ☊ to die at middle age ☊ nửa đời nửa đoạn ☊ provide against all eventualities, keep at hand for eventual use ☊ phòng hờ ☊ to rush at impetuously ☊ phăm phăm lao vào ☊ be born at an inauspicious hour, die at an inauspicious hour ☊ phải giờ ☊ fringe hanging at both side of a conical hat ☊ quai thao ☊ rattan or bamboo frame (to hold loads at the end of a ☊ quang gánh ☊ (1) nothing at all (2) odd, strange
(3) trigram
(4) to turn around ☊
quái ☊ in the end, at last ☊ rút cục ☊ all to a man, all at the same time ☊ răm rắp ☊ tomorrow at daybreak ☊ rạng mai ☊ at daybreak, at dawn ☊ rạng ngày ☊ very disorderly, at sixes and sevens ☊ rối bét ☊ finally, at last, after all, in the end ☊ rốt cuộc ☊ after looking at the letter ☊ sau khi xem thư xong ☊ to look at oneself (e.g. in a mirror) ☊ soi ☊ parallel to, at the same time as ☊ song song với ☊ not at all ☊ sá ☊ (1) hot, feverish, impatient, anxious (2) at all ☊
sốt ☊ fray (material) at the edges, become unraveled ☊ sổ gấu ☊ to carry several things at a time ☊ tay xách nách mang ☊ harm oneself, be at a disadvantageous position ☊ thiệt thân ☊ leisurely, unhurriedly, deliberately, at leisure ☊ thong thả ☊ at the beginning, at first ☊ thoạt kỳ thủy ☊ at first, at the beginning, firstly, first of all ☊ thoạt tiên ☊ at first, at the beginning ☊ thoạt đầu ☊ a sacrifice dedicated to the god of earth at the beginning ☊ thượng điền ☊ freely, at will, without restrain ☊ thả cửa ☊ (1) worried, anxious, uneasy, uncomfortable, ill at ease; worry, concern (2) a question ☊
thắc mắc ☊ how; whatever it is, at any rate ☊ thế nào ☊ head, be at the head (of) ☊ thống suất ☊ that, those time(s), at that time ☊ thời đó ☊ for one’s life, at the risk of one’s life ☊ thục mạng ☊ not get to the first base, stumble at the threshold ☊ tiền đầu bất lợi ☊ mourning service at the end of one year after the death ☊ tiểu tường ☊ friendship at first sight ☊ tri ngộ ☊ on the occasion of, at the time of ☊ trong dịp ☊ at that time; at the same time, meanwhile ☊ trong khi đó ☊ during this, at the same time, while ☊ trong lúc đó ☊ peace at home and aboard ☊ trong ấm ngoài êm ☊ first off, first of all, first and foremost, at first ☊ trước tiên ☊ not at all, by no means ☊ tuyệt không ☊ end of evening, late at night ☊ tàn canh ☊ the ship berths at wharf ☊ tàu thủy cập bến ☊ at will, at one’s convenience ☊ tùy thích ☊ immediately, at once ☊ tươi bỗng ☊ in, at any place, location ☊ tại bất cứ nơi nào ☊ everyone, anyone at all ☊ tất cả người nào cũng ☊ randomly, at random, without pattern or principle ☊ tầm bậy tầm bạ ☊ stunned and at a loss ☊ tần ngần ☊ to help, assist; to run (ride at full gallop); to sacrifice, worship ☊ tế ☊ 3 years at most, a maximum of 3 years ☊ tố đa 3 năm ☊ minimum; at least ☊ tối thiểu ☊ to make eyes at somebody; emotional blackmail ☊ tống tình ☊ to come to a place, arrive at a spot ☊ tới chỗ ☊ right away, immediately, at once ☊ tức thì ☊ immediate, at once ☊ tức thời ☊ two persons at one time ☊ từng hai người một ☊ this job can be done in five days at most ☊ việc này bất quá năm ngày làm xong ☊ to sit down at the conference table ☊ vào bàn hội nghị ☊ at this hour, at this time ☊ vào cái giờ này ☊ at the last moment, at the last minute ☊ vào giờ chót ☊ at this time, at this hour ☊ vào giờ này ☊ at the close of trading, at the end of the market day ☊ vào lúc thị trường đóng cửa ☊ to be at the center of ☊ vào trung tâm của ☊ late at night, midnight ☊ vào đêm khuya ☊ unharmed, unhurt, unoccupied, at leisure, uneventful, without a care ☊ vô sự ☊ with anyone at all ☊ với ai hết ☊ quickly, at a rapid rate, speedily ☊ với nhịp độ nhanh ☊ at a speed of, at a rate of ☊ với tốc độ ☊ just at the moment ☊ vừa lúc ☊ just at that moment ☊ vừa lúc ấy ☊ to look at the results ☊ xem kết quả ☊ mango; at full length ☊ xoài ☊ comfortable, at ease ☊ yên tâm ☊ for at least two more years ☊ ít nhất thêm hai năm nữa ☊ carry too many things at a time ☊ ôm đồm ☊ to be a parasite, live at someone else’s expense ☊ ăn bám ☊ to live at someone else’s expense ☊ ăn bảo ☊ to eat at home ☊ ăn cơm nhà ☊ to be entertained at dinner ☊ ăn cơm thết ☊ to be a parasite, live at the expense of another ☊ ăn hại ☊ to eat at one’s liver (disease) ☊ ăn vào gan ☊ to take on many jobs at the same time, set one’s mind on ☊ đa mang ☊ to be present at a meeting, attend a meeting ☊ đi họp ☊ to be out, be not at home, be absent ☊ đi vắng ☊ to come home at night ☊ đi đêm về ☊ to arrive at (a decision) ☊ đi đến ☊ to arrive at a decision ☊ đi đến một biểu quyết ☊ hit at dangerous spots (in traditional boxing) ☊ điểm huyệt ☊ to halt and fire, fire at irregular intervals ☊ điểm xạ ☊ to make a right guess at someone’s ulterior motive ☊ đoán trúng mom ☊ to strike at the foundation, core of ☊ đánh vào thành trì ☊ play at chucking coins ☊ đánh đáo ☊ where, here, this; at all (negation marker) ☊ đâu ☊ to not be hard at all ☊ đâu có gì khó khăn ☊ nothing of the kind, not at all ☊ đâu nào ☊ once, at one time ☊ đã có một lần ☊ late at night, midnight ☊ đêm khuya ☊ stick pointed at both ends ☊ đòn càn ☊ precise time; at the proper time, at the right time ☊ đúng giờ ☊ at the right time, at that very moment ☊ đúng lúc ☊ things done, at haphazard ☊ đơm đó ngọn tre ☊ person in charge at a sacrifice ☊ đại bái ☊ to graduate; success at examination ☊ đại đăng khoa ☊ there, at that place; that ☊ đấy ☊ first; at first ☊ đầu tiên ☊ be infuriated, be enraged at (by) ☊ đầy ruột ☊ the moment has arrived; to arrive at a (the) moment ☊ đến lúc ☊ at one point, at a certain time ☊ đến một lúc nào đó ☊ dine at the same table ☊ đồng bàn ☊ at that time, at the same time as, when ☊ đồng thời khi đó ☊ to be the last on a list, be at the bottom of a list ☊ đội sổ ☊ begin or start working in the garden or on the field at the ☊ động thổ ☊ noon, midday (when the sun is at its zenith) ☊ đứng bóng ☊ to be the leader, be in charge of, be at the head of; chief, head ☊ đứng đầu ☊ to stand at the threshold, stand on the doorstep ☊ đứng ở ngưỡng cửa ☊ to carry at one’s side (baby) ☊ ẵm nách ☊ to stick out, swell, lie at full length ☊ ềnh ☊ at the level of, at a ~ level ☊ ở mức ☊ domestic, at home, in the country ☊ ở trong nước ☊ to board at someone's house ☊ ở trọ nhà ai ☊ there, at that place ☊ ở đấy ☊ to stay with a friend, at a friend’s house ☊ ở đậu ☊ 1
The weather's nice today. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. ☊ 7
His mother's at home. He's at school. ☊ Mẹ anh ấy đang ở nhà. Anh ấy đang ở trường. ☊ 8
Her children are at school. ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cô ấy đang ở trường. ☊ 15
The weather's warm and sunny today. ☊ Trời hôm nay nắng ấm. ☊ 16
You're late. — No, I'm not! I'm early. ☊ Cậu đến muộn. - Không! Tôi đến sớm. ☊ 17
She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊ 18
Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊ 19
What's your name? ☊ Tên cậu là gì? ☊ 25
What's your job? ☊ Cậu làm nghề gì? ☊ 27
What's your favorite color? ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 29
What are you interested in? ☊ Sở thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 38
Toronto isn't in the United States. ☊ Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ. ☊ 45
What's your name? ☊ Tên cô là gì? ☊ 53
Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊ 55
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 57
Are your parents at home? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 63
Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊ 66
What color is your car? ☊ Xe hơi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 76
Who's that man? ☊ Người đàn ông kia là ai thế? ☊ 79
She's in the bathroom. ☊ Cô ấy trong nhà tắm. ☊ 80
How's your father? ☊ Bố cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 81
He's doing great. ☊ Bố tôi rất khoẻ. ☊ 90
That's my seat. ☊ Đấy là chỗ của tôi. ☊ 98
Am I late? ☊ Tôi có bị muộn không? ☊ 102
What color is your bag? ☊ Túi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 108
Who's that woman? ☊ Người phụ nữ kia là ai thế? ☊ 110
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 117
Are your children at school? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à? ☊ 118
Why are you late? ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn? ☊ 122
At the stoplight. ☊ Ở chỗ đèn xanh đèn đỏ. ☊ 127
What's your favorite sport? ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 130
That's my father. ☊ Đó là bố tôi. ☊ 131
What color are your new shoes? ☊ Đôi giày mới của cậu màu gì? ☊ 133
What's your name? ☊ Cậu tên là gì? ☊ 147
What's her name? ☊ Cô ấy tên là gì? ☊ 157
I'm working. I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc. Tôi không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 159
She isn't eating. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn. ☊ 165
The weather's nice. It's not raining. ☊ Trời đang đẹp. Không có mưa. ☊ 167
We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊ 168
EN I'm not watching TV. ☊ Tôi đang không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 169
She's eating an apple. ☊ Cô ấy đang ăn táo. ☊ 173
We're eating breakfast. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn sáng. ☊ 178
We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển. ☊ 183
She's watching TV. ☊ Cô ấy đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 188
He's wearing a hat. ☊ Anh ấy đang đội mũ. ☊ 193
I'm not eating. ☊ Tôi đang không ăn. ☊ 204
Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊ 206
What's he doing? ☊ Anh ấy đang làm gì thế? ☊ 208
What are the children doing? ☊ Bọn trẻ đang làm gì? ☊ 209
They're watching TV. ☊ Chúng nó đang xem TV. ☊ 219
Are your friends staying at a hotel? ☊ Bạn cậu đang ở khách sạn à? ☊ 221
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 233
What are you reading? ☊ Cậu đang đọc cái gì thế? ☊ 235
What are you eating? ☊ Cậu đang ăn gì vậy? ☊ 237
What are they looking at? ☊ Họ đang nhìn gì thế? ☊ 241
Are your parents watching TV? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 242
What's Claire cooking? ☊ Claire đang nấu cái gì thế? ☊ 243
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 245
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 247
Are you wearing a watch? ☊ Cậu đang đeo đồng hồ à? ☊ 249
Is he eating something? ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không? ☊ 257
They're looking at their books. ☊ Họ đang nhìn chỗ sách của họ. ☊ 259
He's eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊ 266
Mike has lunch at home every day. ☊ Mike ăn trưa ở nhà hàng ngày. ☊ 271
He starts at seven thirty (7:30). ☊ Anh ấy bắt đầu từ bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊ 272
And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. ☊ Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối. ☊ 278
We often sleep late on weekends. ☊ Chúng tôi thường ngủ muộn vào cuối tuần. ☊ 289
She eats a lot of fruit. ☊ Cô ấy ăn nhiều hoa quả. ☊ 294
Banks usually open at nine (9:00) in the morning. ☊ Ngân hàng thường mở cửa lúc chín giờ sáng. ☊ 295
The museum closes at ve (5) in the afternoon. ☊ Bảo tàng đóng cửa lúc năm giờ chiều. ☊ 296
She's a teacher. She teaches math to children. ☊ Cô ấy là giáo viên. Cô ấy dạy toán cho bọn trẻ. ☊ 301
Water boils at one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở một trăm độ C. ☊ 306
Children usually like chocolate. ☊ Bọn trẻ thường thích chocolat. ☊ 309
He never watches TV. ☊ Anh ấy không xem vô tuyến bao giờ. ☊ 310
We usually have dinner at six thirty (6:30). ☊ Chúng tôi thường ăn tối lúc sáu giờ ba mươi. ☊ 312
I usually watch TV in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối. ☊ 323
We don't watch TV very often. ☊ Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên. ☊ 324
The weather is usually nice. ☊ Thời tiết thường đẹp. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 353
I never watch TV. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 354
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 357
They always like to eat in restaurants. ☊ Họ luôn thích đi ăn nhà hàng. ☊ 361
His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊ 372
That's a very beautiful picture. I like it a lot. ☊ Bức tranh kia rất đẹp. Tôi rất thích nó. ☊ 373
He's a vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat. ☊ Anh ấy ăn chay. Anh ấy không ăn thịt. ☊ 379
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 383
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊ 387
Does your father work hard? ☊ Bố cậu có làm việc nhiều không? ☊ 389
I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? ☊ Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không? ☊ 401
How often do you watch TV? ☊ Cậu xem vô tuyến bao lâu một lần? ☊ 402
What do you want for dinner? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì vào bữa tối? ☊ 405
What do you do in your free time? ☊ Cậu làm gì mỗi khi rảnh rỗi? ☊ 408
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 410
What time do you usually go to bed? ☊ Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ? ☊ 412
What do you usually have for breakfast? ☊ Cậu thường ăn gì vào bữa sáng? ☊ 413
Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊ 418
Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 427
Yiting's taking a shower at the moment. ☊ Y Đình lúc này đang tắm. ☊ 429
You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 434
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 435
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊ 440
Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊ 442
What do you prefer? ☊ Cậu thích gì? ☊ 443
Do you hate me? ☊ Cậu có ghét tôi không? ☊ 444
What do you need? ☊ Cậu cần gì? ☊ 445
What do you mean? ☊ Ý cậu là gì? ☊ 451
What's he doing now? ☊ Anh ấy bây giờ đang làm gì? ☊ 454
What's she doing now? ☊ Cô ấy bây giờ đang làm gì? ☊ 457
What's he doing now? ☊ Anh ấy đang làm gì bây giờ? ☊ 460
What do they do? ☊ Họ làm gì? ☊ 463
What's so funny? Why are you laughing? ☊ Có gì vui? Sao cậu lại cười? ☊ 464
What does your sister do? — She's a dentist. ☊ Chị cậu làm nghề gì? - Chị ấy làm nha sĩ. ☊ 470
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 474
Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 476
It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊ 477
What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊ 486
cats. They've got a lot of animals. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có một con ngựa, ba con chó và sáu con mèo. Họ có nhiều động vật. ☊ 503
Ask if he has a watch. — Yes, he's got a watch. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay không. - Có, anh ấy có đồng hồ đeo tay. ☊ 517
Does your father have a car? ☊ Bố cậu có xe hơi không? ☊ 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. ☊ 523
What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊ 533
Now he's at work. ☊ Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở cơ quan. ☊ 534
Last night he wasn't at work. ☊ Đêm hôm qua anh ấy không ở cơ quan. ☊ 539
Where was Fatima yesterday? ☊ Tối qua Fatima ở đâu? ☊ 540
The weather was nice last week. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước đẹp. ☊ 541
You were late yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua cậu đến muộn. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 549
Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊ 550
Were you late? — No, I wasn't. ☊ Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải. ☊ 551
Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. ☊ Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không. ☊ 552
Were they at the party? — No, they weren't. ☊ Họ có trong bữa tiệc không? - Không. ☊ 553
Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh. ☊ 554
I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không? ☊ 556
Where were you at eleven a.m. (11:00) last Friday morning? ☊ Cậu ở đâu lúc mười một giờ sáng Thứ sáu vừa rồi. ☊ 562
Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊ 567
You weren't at home last night. Where were you? ☊ Cậu hôm qua không ở nhà. Cậu đã ở đâu? ☊ 568
Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊ 570
Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. ☊ Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ. ☊ 572
Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn. ☊ 573
Was the weather nice last week? — Yes, it was beautiful. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước có đẹp không? - Có, trời đẹp. ☊ 576
EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊ 579
The party ended at midnight. ☊ Bữa tiệc kết thúc lúc nửa đêm. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 585
nished at ten pm (10:00). ☊ Bộ lm rất dài, nó bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ mười lăm và kết thúc lúc mười giờ tối. ☊ 589
We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 609
I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊ 613
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 614
I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua. ☊ 628
I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 630
vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊ 634
I watched TV. ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến. ☊ 642
I was late for the meeting. ☊ Tôi bị muộn buổi họp. ☊ 643
What time did you get there? ☊ Cậu đến đó lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 644
I got there at nine-thirty. ☊ Tôi đến lúc chín rưỡi. ☊ 648
I had a nice vacation. ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. ☊ 658
Was the weather nice? ☊ Thời tiết có đẹp không? ☊ 659
Yes, the weather was great. ☊ Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời. ☊ 667
We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu. ☊ 668
I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊ 670
It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. ☊ Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến. ☊ 671
At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. ☊ Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình. ☊ 672
He was swimming in the pool, not watching TV. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi ở bể bơi chứ không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 674
What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊ 680
I was working at ten-thirty last night. ☊ Tôi đang làm việc lúc mười rưỡi tối qua. ☊ 682
What were you doing at three [o'clock] (3:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ. ☊ 683
Dmitry and Irina were at the supermarket buying food. ☊ Dmitri và Irina đã ở siêu thị mua đồ ăn. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 687
At eight forty- ve (8:45) she was washing her car. ☊ Lúc tám giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang rửa xe, ☊ 688
At ten forty- ve (10:45) she was playing tennis. ☊ Lúc mười giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang chơi quần vợt. ☊ 689
At eight o'clock (8:00) she was reading the news. ☊ Lúc tám giờ cô ấy đang đọc báo. ☊ 690
At twelve-ten she was cooking lunch. ☊ Lúc mười hai giờ mười cô ấy đang nấu bữa trưa. ☊ 691
At seven- fteen (7:15) she was having breakfast. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊ 692
At nine thirty (9:30) she was cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Lúc chín giờ ba mươi cô ấy đang dọn dẹp nhà bếp. ☊ 694
EN What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ? ☊ 701
He was eating ice cream. ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn kem. ☊ 704
He was wearing a hat. ☊ Anh ấy đội mũ. ☊ 706
What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 708
What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 710
What did you do yesterday morning? ☊ Sáng hôm qua cậu làm gì? ☊ 711
What were you doing at ten thirty (10:30)? ☊ Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì? ☊ 714
Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 715
Were you watching TV when I called you? ☊ Cậu có đang xem lúc tôi gọi cậu không? ☊ 716
It didn't rain while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 718
at two thirty (2:30), I was in the middle of working. ☊ Tôi bắt đầu làm việc lúc chín giờ và kết thúc lúc bốn rưỡi. Nên lúc hai rưỡi tôi đang giữa chừng công việc. ☊ 720
I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊ 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. ☊ 732
What time did the mail arrive this morning? ☊ Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay? ☊ 734
Was Marta at work today? ☊ Marta có đi làm hôm nay không? ☊ 739
No, the weather was very bad, so we didn't play. ☊ Không, thời tiết rất xấu nên chúng tôi đã không chơi. ☊ 743
What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay? ☊ 750
When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat. ☊ 769
When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊ 770
Angela loves to watch TV. She watches it every night. ☊ Angela mê xem vô tuyến. Cô ấy đêm nào cũng xem. ☊ 772
Normally I start work at seven am (7:00), so I get up very early. ☊ Thông thường tôi làm việc lúc bảy giờ sáng nên tôi dậy sớm. ☊ 773
EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊ 777
I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊ 784
Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊ 801
I've been late for school several times. ☊ Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần. ☊ 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. ☊ 815
Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊ 830
Gerard's watching TV. How long has he been watching TV? ☊ Gerard đang xem vô tuyến. Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 831
He's been watching TV since ve [o'clock] (5:00). ☊ Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến từ lúc năm giờ. ☊ 842
How long has he lived in Seattle? ☊ Cô ấy sống ở Seatle được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 849
Sorry I'm late. How long have you been waiting? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Cậu đã đợi được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 874
The bus is late. We've been waiting for twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Xe bus đến muộn. Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai mươi phút. ☊ 877
When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 888
Natalie's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Natalie đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊ 893
Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. ☊ Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm. ☊ 896
They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊ 901
Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊ 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. ☊ 933
Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊ 938
What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. ☊ Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi. ☊ 944
Have you told your father about the accident yet? ☊ Cậu đã nói với bố cậu về vụ tai nạn chưa? ☊ 945
I've just eaten a big dinner, so I'm not hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn một bữa tối no nên tôi không đói. ☊ 956
I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊ 964
We didn't take a vacation last year. ☊ Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ. ☊ 965
What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. ☊ Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà. ☊ 968
What time did Jamaal go out? ☊ Jamaal đã đi ra ngoài lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 971
The email didn't arrive at all. ☊ Bức thư điện tử đã không hề đến. ☊ 978
Keiko went out at ve [o'clock] (5:00). ☊ Keiko đã ra ngoài lúc năm giờ. ☊ I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> 981 I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'>
I've nished my work. > I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00). I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> ☊ Tôi đã xong việc rồi. Tôi đã xong việc lúc hai giờ. ☊ 982
Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? ☊ Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 988
What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊ 990
The weather wasn't very good yesterday. ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua không tốt lắm. ☊ 996
We went there on vacation two (2) years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ ở đó hai năm trước. ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 999
What does your girlfriend do? ☊ Bạn gái cậu làm nghề gì? ☊ 1005
After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊ 1009
I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. ☊ Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được. ☊ 1029
Stamps are sold at the post o ce. ☊ Tem được bán ở bưu điện. ☊ 1049
There was a re at the hotel last week. Two of the rooms were damaged. ☊ Có một vụ cháy ở khách sạn tuần trước. Có hai phòng bị hỏng. ☊ 1061
My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊ 1091
Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊ 1092
I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊ 1093
My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. ☊ Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1098
What are you doing tonight? ☊ Cậu định làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1101
What were you doing at three o'clock (3:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ? ☊ 1111
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần. ☊ 1113
I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi hôm qua không xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1115
What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? ☊ Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào? ☊ 1116
Do you work at night? ☊ Cậu có làm việc đêm không? ☊ 1118
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 1122
What time do the stores close? ☊ Các cửa hàng khi nào đóng cửa? ☊ 1124
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 1127
Heidi doesn't work at night. ☊ Heidi không làm việc buổi đêm. ☊ 1130
Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. ☊ Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép. ☊ 1131
My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1138
What were you doing at tthirty (10:30)? ☊ Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì? ☊ 1141
What time did he go? ☊ Anh ấy đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1154
Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không? ☊ 1155
Where are the chocolates? Have you eatall of them? ☊ Chocolat đâu hết rồi? Cậu đã ăn hết tất cả rồi à? ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1178
It rained a lot while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 1187
run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊ 1205
What are you doing tomorrow night? ☊ Cậu sẽ làm gì tối mai? ☊ 1206
I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1207
I'm staying at home this evening. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở nhà tối nay. ☊ 1211
What time does the movie end tonight? ☊ Bộ lm kết thúc lúc mấy giờ tối nay. ☊ 1213
The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊ 1214
What time are you leaving? ☊ Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1215
What time does your plane leave? ☊ Máy bay mấy giờ đi? ☊ 1216
Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊ 1222
What time are your friends coming? ☊ Bao giờ các bạn của cậu đến? ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1226
My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊ 1230
We're meeting at Raj's house at eight o'clock (8:00). ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ở nhà Raj lúc tám giờ. ☊ 1232
I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight. ☊ Tôi có thể đi xe bus. Chuyến bus cuối cùng đi lúc giữa đêm. ☊ 1233
Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊ 1234
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. ☊ Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc. ☊ 1235
I'm going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1236
She's going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1240
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau? ☊ 1243
I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi. ☊ 1245
Look at the sky! It's going to rain. ☊ Nhìn lên trời kìa! Trời sắp mưa. ☊ 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, ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1253
watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊ 1254
What's Gerardo going to do whhe nishes school? ☊ Gerardo sẽ làm gì khi anh ấy học xong? ☊ 1256
It's elevo'clock (11:00) now. Aliyah's at work. ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ. Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊ 1257
At elev[o'clock] (11:00) yesterday, she was at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ hôm qua, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊ 1258
At elev[o'clock] (11:00) tomorrow, she'll be at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ ngày mai, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊ 1260
You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1261
Leave the old bread in the yard. The birds will eat it. ☊ Để miếng bánh mì cũ trên sân. Lũ chim sẽ ăn nó. ☊ 1263
Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊ 1279
At the end of her trip she'll be very tired. ☊ Cuối chuyến đi cô ấy sẽ rất mệt. ☊ 1280
I'll be at the movies an hour from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ xem lm trong vòng một tiếng từ bây giờ. ☊ 1281
I'll be asleep at midnight tonight. ☊ Tôi sẽ ngủ lúc nửa đêm đêm nay. ☊ 1282
I'll be working at three [o'clock] (3:00) tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm việc lúc ba giờ chiều mai. ☊ 1283
I'll be at a new job two (2) years from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm công việc mới trong hau năm từ bây giờ. ☊ 1284
I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1299
We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊ 1300
What are you doing tomorrow night? — Nothing, I'm free. ☊ Tối mai cậu sẽ làm gì? - Chẳng gì cả, tôi rỗi không. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1304
Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊ 1306
What are your plans for the weekend? ☊ Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì? ☊ 1314
There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó. ☊ 1315
What are you doing this weekend? ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? ☊ 1319
What shall we have for dinner? ☊ Bữa tối nay chúng ta ăn gì đây? ☊ 1322
What should we have for dinner? ☊ Bữa tôi nay chúng ta ăn gì thì được? ☊ 1323
joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊ 1330
I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn. ☊ 1332
I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊ Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊ 1334
I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. ☊ Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau. ☊ 1335
I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1346
I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊ 1354
Hadiya's going to call later. ☊ Hadiya định sẽ gọi sau. ☊ 1355
Hadiya might call later. ☊ Hadiya có thể sẽ gọi sau. ☊ I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'>
It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊ He might forget to call.'> 1364 He might forget to call.'>
It's possible that Hakim will forget to call. > He might forget to call. He might forget to call.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Hakim sẽ quên không gọi. Anh ấy có thể sẽ quên không gọi. ☊ It might snow today.'> 1365 It might snow today.'>
It's possible that it'll snow today. > It might snow today. It might snow today.'> ☊ Có khả năng là hôm nay trời sẽ có tuyết. Trời hôm nay có thể có tuyết. ☊ I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'>
It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay. ☊ She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'>
It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊ I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'>
It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊ 1369
Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊ 1370
What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊ 1372
What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1379
He might be at home tomorrow morning. ☊ Sáng mai anh ấy có thể sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1380
He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 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. ☊ 1410
Rashid doesn't know what to do. He can't decide. ☊ Rashid không biết phải làm gì. Anh ấy không quyết định 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. ☊ 1420
Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. ☊ Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này. ☊ 1421
In the United States, you must be eighte(18) to vote. ☊ Ở Mĩ, cậu phải mười tám tuổi mới được bầu cử. ☊ 1422
They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊ 1425
You must not be late for school again. ☊ Cậu không được đi học muộn nữa. ☊ 1433
Mrs. Chbought three (3) liters of milk at the store. Her childrdrink a lot of milk. ☊ Bà Trần đã mua ba gallon sữa ở cửa hàng. Bọn trẻ nhà bà ấy uống rất nhiều sữa. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 1436
Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊ 1438
I always have to repeat things whI talk to Tomoko. She must not hear very well. ☊ Tôi luôn phải nhắc lại khi nói chuyện với Tomoko. Cô ấy hẳn là nghe không được tốt lắm. ☊ 1443
People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊ 1448
I must hurry, or I'll be late. ☊ Tôi phải vội không là tôi sẽ bị muộn. ☊ 1449
Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊ 1456
Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊ 1459
Leopold shouldn't go to bed so late. ☊ Leopold không nên đi ngủ muộn thế. ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1462
It's late. I think I should go home now. ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi nghĩ giờ tôi nên về nhà. ☊ 1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊ 1466
Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊ 1467
What time do you think we should go home? ☊ Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà? ☊ 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. ☊ 1475
Whyou're driving, you should wear a seat belt. ☊ Khi cậu đang lái xe, cậu nên cài dây an toàn. ☊ 1477
She shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế. ☊ 1478
He shouldn't eat too much. ☊ Anh ấy không nên ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1495
I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have to go to the dentist. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1496
up at six [o'clock] (6:00). ☊ Yolanda bắt đầu làm việc từ bảy giờ nên cô ấy phải dậy từ sáu giờ. ☊ 1499
I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1501
What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊ 1502
Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊ 1509
At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. ☊ Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi. ☊ 1510
Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊ 1512
Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊ 1515
It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1520
I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? ☊ Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1524
I have to do some work. — What exactly do you have to do? ☊ Tôi phải làm việc gì đó. Chính xác là cậu phải làm việc gì? ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1535
I had to visit my grandfather in the hospital last week. ☊ Tuần trước tôi phải thăm ông tôi ở bệnh viện. ☊ 1543
What would you like to do tonight? ☊ Cậu muốn làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1550
What would you like to do next weekend? ☊ Cuối tuần sau cậu muốn làm gì? ☊ 1551
What do you like to do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì cuối tuần? ☊ 1560
What would you like to drink? ☊ Cậu muốn uống gì? ☊ 1562
I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1563
What time would you like to have dinner tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1564
Would you like something to eat? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì đó không? ☊ 1568
What kind of music do you like? ☊ Cậu thích loại âm nhạc nào? ☊ I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'>
I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. ☊ 1571
I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. ☊ Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn. ☊ 1572
Should we go now? — No, not yet. I'd rather wait until later. ☊ Giờ ta nên đi chưa? Chưa. Tôi thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1573
I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1574
I don't like to be late. I'd rather be early. ☊ Tôi không thích muộn. Tôi thích sớm hơn. ☊ 1575
I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1576
Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1577
We're not hungry. We'd rather not eat yet. ☊ Chúng tôi không vội. Chúng tôi thấy chưa ăn thì hơn. ☊ 1578
Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊ 1579
Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊ 1580
Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1581
I'd rather stand than sit. ☊ Tôi muốn đứng hơn ngồi. ☊ 1582
Jessica would rather not go out. ☊ Jessica thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1584
I'd prefer to sit rather than stand. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hơn đứng. ☊ 1586
I'd rather go out than stay home. ☊ Tôi thích ra ngoài hơn ở nhà. ☊ 1587
I'd rather have a dog than a cat. ☊ Tôi thích có một con chó hơn là mèo. ☊ 1588
We'd rather go to the movies than watch a DVD at home. ☊ Chúng tôi thích đi rạp xem lm hơn xem DVD ở nhà. ☊ 1589
I'd rather be at home right now than here. ☊ Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây. ☊ 1590
Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊ 1591
Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. ☊ Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có. ☊ 1592
Should we go out now? — I'd rather wait until it stops raining. ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Tôi muốn chờ đến khi tạnh mưa hơn. ☊ 1593
Should we have dinner now, or wait until later? ☊ Giờ chúng ta có nên ăn tối không, hay đợi lát nữa? ☊ 1594
Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊ 1595
Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1597
I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1598
Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊ 1600
Yiting doesn't want to go to college. She'd rather get a job. ☊ Y Đình không muốn học đại học. Cô ấy thích có việc làm hơn. ☊ 1602
I'd rather not call him. I'd prefer to write him an email. ☊ Tôi thấy không gọi anh ấy thì hơn. Tôi thích viết cho anh ấy hơn là gửi thư điện tử. ☊ 1604
I'd rather be an airplane pilot than a bus driver. ☊ Tôi thích làm phi công hơn làm lái xe bus. ☊ 1606
I'd rather be a journalist than a school teacher. ☊ Tôi thích làm nhà báo hơn làm giáo viên. ☊ 1608
I'd rather live in a big city than a small town. ☊ Tôi thích ở thành phố lớn hơn ở thị trấn nhỏ. ☊ 1610
I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊ 1612
I'd rather study philosophy than electronics. ☊ Tôi thích triết học hơn điện tử. ☊ 1613
Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? ☊ Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm? ☊ 1614
I'd rather watch a movie than a football game. ☊ Tôi thích xem một bộ lm hơn một trận đá bóng. ☊ 1615
Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊ 1617
Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ Làm ơn yên lặng. Tôi đang cố tập trung. ☊ 1623
Be here on time. Don't be late. ☊ Đến đúng giờ nhé. Đừng đến muộn. ☊ 1634
Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊ 1635
Should we have dinner at home? — No, let's go to a restaurant. ☊ Chúng ta có nên ăn tối ở nhà không? - Không, đi ăn nhà hàng đi. ☊ 1645
There's a train coming at tthirty (10:30). ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới vào lúc mười giờ ba mươi. ☊ 1660
There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc. ☊ 1675
There are fty (50) states in the United States. ☊ Có năm mươi tiểu bang ở nước Mĩ. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 1681
What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊ 1684
The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ. ☊ 1685
There's a good nature program on TV tonight. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1686
There was a good nature program on TV last night. ☊ Tối qua có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 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. ☊ 1691
I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1692
I was hungry whI got home, but there wasn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói khi tôi về đến nhà nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1696
Saturday? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là sẽ có nhiều người đến bữa tiệc hôm Thứ bảy không? ☊ 1708
We stayed at a very nice hotel. — Really? Was there a swimming pool? ☊ Chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn rất tuyệt. - Thật á? Có bể bơi trong đó không. ☊ 1709
Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. ☊ Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả. ☊ 1711
Were there many people at the meeting? — No, very few. ☊ Có nhiều người trong buổi họp không? Không, rất ít. ☊ 1713
I'm sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Xe cộ đông quá. ☊ 1716
There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. ☊ Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự. ☊ 1717
Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 1719
Whwe got to the theater, there was a long line outside. ☊ Khi chúng tôi tới nhà hát, có một hàng người dài bên ngoài. ☊ 1720
Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊ 1724
Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊ 1725
We have to go now. It's very late. ☊ Chúng ta phải đi thôi. Muộn lắm rồi. ☊ 1726
Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊ 1727
What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. ☊ Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư. ☊ 1729
Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊ 1732
I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊ 1733
How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊ 1737
The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊ 1744
It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. ☊ Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài. ☊ 1745
If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊ 1748
Everybody's very nice at work. It's easy to make friends. ☊ Mọi người ở cơ quan rất tốt. Kết bạn rất dễ. ☊ 1750
Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊ 1763
I don't like hot weather, but Lila does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Lila thì có. ☊ 1768
Fatima wasn't hungry, but we were. ☊ Fatima không đói nhưng chúng tôi thì có. ☊ 1773
You weren't late, but I was. ☊ Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn. ☊ 1780
I don't like hot weather, but Cecilia does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Cecilia thì thích. ☊ 1781
Steve likes hot weather, but I don't. ☊ Steve thích trời nóng nhưng tôi thì không. ☊ 1782
My mother wears glasses, but my father doesn't. ☊ Mẹ tôi đeo kính nhưng bố tôi thì không. ☊ 1785
I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. ☊ Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có. ☊ 1790
I don't eat meat, but Tom does. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có. ☊ 1799
Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊ 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. ☊ 1813
Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. ☊ Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có. ☊ 1814
You're late. — I am? Sorry. ☊ Cậu bị muộn. - Tôi á? Xin lỗi. ☊ 1815
I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết. ☊ 1818
Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊ 1820
Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊ 1822
Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? ☊ Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không? ☊ 1825
I'm writing a book. — You are? What about? ☊ Tôi đang viết một cuốn sách. - Cậu á? Viết về cái gì? ☊ 1828
Santo lives in Milan, doesn't he? — Yes, that's right. ☊ Santo sống ở Milan đúng không? - Đúng, chính xác. ☊ 1832
That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊ 1835
You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. ☊ Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn. ☊ 1840
Lara called me last night. — She did? What did she say? ☊ Tối qua Lara gọi cho tôi. Thế à? Cô ấy nói gì? ☊ 1841
I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊ 1842
Albert doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat eggs? ☊ Albert không ăn thịt. Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn trứng không? ☊ 1845
I was born in Italy. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở Ý. Thế à? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1850
Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊ 1854
These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊ 1855
Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊ 1859
You haven't eatyet, have you? — No, I'm not hungry. ☊ Cậu chưa ăn phải không? - Chưa, tôi không đói. ☊ 1867
You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. ☊ Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không. ☊ 1868
Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊ 1870
A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1872
The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊ 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. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 1879
You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 1880
Our guests were supposed to arrive at sevthirty (7:30), but they were late. ☊ Khách của chúng tôi lẽ ra phải đến lúc bảy rưỡi nhưng họ đã đến muộn. ☊ 1881
Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1900
Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. ☊ Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. ☊ 1901
She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊ 1905
Michiko asked me not to tell anybody what had happened. ☊ Michiko bảo tôi đừng kể với ai những việc đã xảy ra. ☊ 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. ☊ 1909
What happened to you last night? ☊ Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy? ☊ 1913
What was the weather like yesterday? ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua như thế nào? ☊ 1918
Why wasn't Nicholas at work yesterday? ☊ Tại sao hôm qua Nicholas không đi làm? ☊ 1921
What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊ 1924
What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? ☊ Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không? ☊ 1925
What do you mean? > Please explain what you mean. ☊ Ý cậu là gì? > Làm ơn giải thích ý cậu là gì. ☊ 1931
She wanted to know what I did in my spare time. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi làm gì lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊ 1932
She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi. ☊ 1936
Natalie doesn't have a car, and neither does Oliver. ☊ Natalie không có xe hơi và Oliver cũng thế. ☊ 1943
Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊ 1944
Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊ 1948
You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊ 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?" ☊ 1962
WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1969
I now regret saying what I said. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận về những gì tôi đã nói. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1971
Sabine suggested that we go to the movies. ☊ Sabine gợi ý rằng chúng ta nên đi xem lm. ☊ 1975
It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. ☊ Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà. ☊ 1976
Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊ 1978
Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊ 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ 1980
I promised not to be late. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là sẽ không bị muộn. ☊ 1993
I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊ 2007
anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊ 2011
Hot weather makes me feel tired. ☊ Trời nóng làm tôi thấy mệt. ☊ I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'>
I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊ 2021
I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2023
We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊ 2031
A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊ 2046
Vadim hates ying. > Vadim hates to y. ☊ Vadim ghét bay. > Vadim ghét phải bay. ☊ I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'>
I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. ☊ 2051
The o ce I worked at was horrible. I hated working there. ☊ Văn phòng chỗ tôi làm việc rất kinh khủng. Tôi ghét làm việc ở đó. ☊ 2055
Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. ☊ Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa. ☊ 2056
Would you mind closing the door, please? — Not at all. ☊ Phiền cậu đóng giùm tôi cái cửa được không? - Không có gì. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2059
Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊ 2061
I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊ 2062
Tamara prefers to live in the country rather than in the city. ☊ Tamara thích sống ở nông thôn hơn ở thành phố. ☊ 2063
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊ 2064
I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊ 2065
I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊ 2066
Should I tell them, or would you rather they didn't know? — No, ☊ ☊ 2068
I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊ 2069
I'd prefer to take a taxi rather than walk home. ☊ Tôi muốn bắt taxi hơn là đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 2070
I'd prefer to go swimming rather than playing basketball. ☊ Tôi thích đi bơi hơn là đi chơi bóng rổ. ☊ 2071
rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊ 2073
What did you do after nishing school? ☊ Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong? ☊ 2076
She made herself sick by not eating properly. ☊ Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2089
I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. ☊ Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó. ☊ 2098
You should apologize for what you said. ☊ Cậu nên xin lỗi vì những gì cậu đã nói. ☊ 2108
I congratulated Mira on getting a new job. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng Mira vì có công việc mới. ☊ 2111
What prevented you from coming to see us? ☊ Thứ gì đã cản cậu đến gặp chúng tôi? ☊ 2113
The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. ☊ Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2121
What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing? ☊ Bộ lm như thế nào? Nó có đáng xem không? ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2141
I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. ☊ Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn. ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ 2143
She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊ 2147
We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊ 2148
Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2150
I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. ☊ Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được. ☊ Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'>
Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊ 2158
I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊ 2163
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊ 2165
EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. ☊ Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn. ☊ 2167
That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊ 2171
Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened. ☊ Aleksey sợ hãi khi nói với bố mẹ anh ấy về chuyện đã xảy ra. ☊ 2178
Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊ 2179
I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin Boris mất việc. ☊ 2181
I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊ I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> 2182 I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'>
I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. > I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday. I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì hôm qua đã quát cậu. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ 2214
Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. ☊ Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'>
It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp. ☊ That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'>
That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2254
We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊ 2257
The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2266
What's the longest river in the world? ☊ Con sông dài nhất thế giới là sông gì? ☊ 2268
Have you ever crossed the equator? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bước qua xích đạo chưa? ☊ 2269
We looked up at all the stars in the sky. ☊ Chúng tôi đã ngước lên ngắm sao trên trời. ☊ 2283
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊ 2286
The water in the pool didn't look clean, so we didn't go swimming. ☊ Nước dưới bể bơi trông không sạch nên chúng tôi không đi bơi. ☊ 2287
You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2314
The Great Wall of China is in China. ☊ Vạn Lí Trường Thành nằm ở Trung Quốc. ☊ 2317
The Acropolis is in Athens. ☊ Đồi Acropolis nằm ở Athènes. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 2322
Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊ I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'>
I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊ 2328
Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊ 2334
A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 2336
A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊ 2340
I bought enough groceries at the supermarket last night for a week. > I bought a week's worth of groceries last night. ☊ Tối qua tôi đã mua đủ thực phẩm ở siêu thị cho một tuần. > Tối qua tôi đã mua thực phẩm cần cho một tuần. ☊ 2347
You have to try and concentrate. ☊ Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung. ☊ 2348
What time should we meet? ☊ Chúng ta nên gặp nhau mấy giờ? ☊ 2357
I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. ☊ Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được. ☊ 2358
If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself. ☊ Nếu có người tấn công cậu, cậu cần biết tự vệ. ☊ 2364
A friend of mine is getting married this Saturday. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi sẽ cưới Thứ bảy này. ☊ 2367
That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. ☊ Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi. ☊ 2370
It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. ☊ Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 2372
I'd like to have a garden so that I could grow my own vegetables. ☊ Tôi muốn có vườn để tôi có thể tự trồng rau cho riêng tôi. ☊ 2376
Sorry I'm late. There was a lot of tra c. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi đến muộn. Đường đông xe cộ quá. ☊ 2382
I heard music, so there must have been somebody at home. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nên chắc chắn đã có ai đó ở nhà. ☊ 2385
That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2391
He refused to eat anything. ☊ Anh ấy từ chối không ăn gì. ☊ 2392
Hardly anybody passed the examination. ☊ Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi. ☊ 2405
We had nothing to eat. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không có gì để ăn. ☊ 2407
No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊ 2408
The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. ☊ Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương. ☊ 2433
I watched most of the movie, but not all of it. ☊ Tôi xem hầu hết bộ lm nhưng không phải toàn bộ. ☊ 2446
You could stay at either of these hotels. (2) > You could stay at any of these hotels. (many) ☊ Cậu có thể ở một trong hai khách sạn này. > Cậu ở khách sạn nào cũng được. ☊ 2451
All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊ 2455
When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊ 2458
We spent all day at the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi cả ngày ở bãi biển. ☊ 2461
They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊ 2469
Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊ 2470
Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊ 2474
I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊ 2475
The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊ 2476
Everything that happened was my fault. ☊ Mọi chuyện xảy ra là lỗi tại tôi. ☊ 2479
The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2482
We live in a world that is changing all the time. ☊ Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ 2486
cheese that was in the refrigerator? ☊ Trước có miếng fromage trong tủ lạnh. Giờ nó đâu rồi? Miếng fromage trước ở trong tủ lạnh giờ đâu rồi? ☊ 2487
I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2488
The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'>
The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. ☊ 2491
Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 2494
Everything that they said was true. > Everything they said was true. ☊ Mọi thứ mà họ nói đều đúng. > Mọi thứ họ nói đều đúng. ☊ 2496
Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊ 2497
A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊ 2501
You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2503
What's the name of that hotel you told me about? ☊ Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì? ☊ 2506
Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊ 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. ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2511
What's the name of the man whose car you borrowed? ☊ Tên của người đàn ông cậu mượn xe là gì? ☊ 2525
Wilma works for a company that makes furniture. ☊ Wilma làm việc trong một công ti làm đồ nội thất. ☊ 2527
The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊ 2528
Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. ☊ Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 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. ☊ 2532
Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊ 2533
Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. ☊ May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc. ☊ 2534
This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2546
There are only a few chocolates left. ☊ Chỉ còn một ít chocolat để lại. ☊ 2550
Most of the suggestions made at the meeting weren't very ☊ ☊ 2552
EN What was the name of the man arrested by the police? ☊ Tên người đàn ông bị cảnh sát bắt là gì? ☊ 2556
late. ☊ Cậu không cần phải khó chịu vì tôi chỉ muộn có ít phút. ☊ 2558
Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊ 2563
I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊ 2585
She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊ 2586
The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. ☊ Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm. ☊ 2593
These apples aren't ripe enough to eat. ☊ Những quả táo này chưa đủ chín để ăn. ☊ 2594
The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊ 2596
The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊ 2604
Her illness was far more serious than we thought at rst. ☊ Bệnh của cô ấy nghiêm trọng hơn nhiều so với chúng ta tưởng tượng lúc đầu. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2615
I'm sorry I'm late. I got here as fast as I could. ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Tôi đã đến đây sớm nhất có thể. ☊ Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> 2619 Satomi gets the same salary as me.'>
Satomi's salary is the same as mine. > Satomi gets the same salary as me. Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> ☊ Lương của Satomi bằng của tôi.> Satomi được nhận lương bằng của tôi. ☊ 2622
The movie we just watched was the most boring movie I've ever seen. ☊ Bộ lm chúng ta vừa xem là bộ lm chán nhất mà tôi từng xem. ☊ 2623
Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊ 2624
He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊ 2629
Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊ 2633
He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊ 2640
Should I tell him what happened, or does he already know? ☊ Tôi có nên nói với anh ấy chuyện xảy ra không hay là anh ấy đã ☊ 2642
Would you like to eat with us, or have you already eaten? ☊ Cậu có muốn ăn cùng chúng tôi không hay cậu đã ăn rồi? ☊ 2645
He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊ 2654
I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ 2656
I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2658
She accepted the job in spite of the salary, which was rather low. ☊ Cô ấy đồng ý công việc bất chấp lương khá thấp. ☊ 2667
I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'>
I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊ 2674
The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊ You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'>
As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi. ☊ That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'>
That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊ It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'>
Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊ 2687
When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊ 2691
watching the movie. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ gật khi xem bộ lm. > Tôi đã ngủ gật khi tôi đang xem lm. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2697
I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊ I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> 2698 I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'>
I have to be home by ve [o'clock] (5:00). > I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00). I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> ☊ Tôi phải ở nhà trước năm giờ. > Tôi phải ở nhà không muộn quá năm giờ. ☊ 2700
Pablo will be away until Saturday. > Pablo will be back by Saturday. ☊ Pablo sẽ đi vắng đến Thứ bảy. > Pablo sẽ trở về trước Thứ bảy. ☊ 2702
It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊ 2705
I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊ 2714
Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. ☊ Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn. ☊ I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> 2718 I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'>
I'm going away at the beginning of January. > I'm going away at the beginning of the year. I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng vào đầu tháng một. > Đầu năm tôi sẽ đi vắng. ☊ I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> 2719 I'm coming back at the end of the year.'>
I'm coming back at the end of December. > I'm coming back at the end of the year. I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ trở về vào cuối tháng mười hai. > Cuối năm tôi sẽ về. ☊ 2721
EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? ☊ Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không? ☊ 2722
I like to sit in the back row at the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ngồi hàng ghế cuối rạp lm. ☊ 2733
There were no seats left when we got ON the train. ☊ Không còn ghế nào khi chúng tôi lên tàu hoả. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 2745
IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊ 2746
IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊ 2747
school AT seventeen (17). ☊ Latifa thôi học ở tuổi mười bảy. > Cô ấy thôi học lúc mười bảy tuổi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2749
The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. ☊ Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái. ☊ 2750
Water boils AT a temperature OF one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở nhiệt độ một trăm độ C. ☊ 2756
While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2783
getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊ 2786
His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊ 2787
Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? ☊ Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không? ☊ 2791
It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2793
He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊ 2794
Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊ 2800
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó. ☊ 2805
I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau. ☊ 2812
The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! ☊ Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp! ☊ 2815
Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2823
He's late again. It's typical of him to keep everybody waiting. ☊ Anh ấy lại muộn. Điển hình của anh ấy là khiến mọi người phải đợi. ☊ 2824
I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊ 2828
The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. ☊ Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng. ☊ 2837
Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. ☊ Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu. ☊ 2838
The suspect was shouting at the police very loudly. ☊ Người bị tình nghi đang quát cảnh sát rất to. ☊ 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. ☊ 2842
Somebody threw a shoe at the politician. ☊ Một người nào đó đã ném một chiếc giày vào chính khách. ☊ 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. ☊ 2846
He's so sel sh that he doesn't care about anybody else. ☊ Anh ấy ích kỉ đến mức anh ấy chẳng quan tâm đến ai khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 2854
What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? ☊ Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào? ☊ 2857
That's a good idea. Why didn't I think of that? ☊ Đấy là một ý kiến hay. Sao tôi lại không nghĩ đến nó nhỉ? ☊ 2866
Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. ☊ Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi. ☊ 2868
The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊ 2871
Water consists of hydrogen oxide. ☊ Nước bao gồm hydro dioxide. ☊ 2891
His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊ 2893
We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊ 2894
I congratulated my brother for winning the tennis tournament. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng em trai tôi vì đã thắng trong vòng thi quần vợt. ☊ 2896
It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. ☊ Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 2902
I believe in saying what I think. ☊ Tôi chắc chắn khi nói ra những gì tôi nghĩ. ☊ 2907
His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2913
Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2918
If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊ 2921
Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 2923
I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2928
Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊ 2929
Better nd a gas station. We're running out of gas. ☊ Tốt nhất là tìm một trạm xăng. Chúng ta đang hết xăng. ☊ 2933
Valentina found a beautiful dress at the department store, but she ☊ ☊ 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. ☊ 2946
One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2949
Talks between Russia and the United States have broken down. ☊ Đàm phán giữa Nga và Mĩ đã đổ vỡ. ☊ 2953
The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 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. ☊ 2976
They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. ☊ Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2986
I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
The accident happened at 3 p.m. ☊ accident ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
We met by accident at the airport. ☊ by accident ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
According to Mick, it's a great movie. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
What's your account number please? ☊ account ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
Oh well, that accounts for it (= I understand now why it happened). ☊ account for sth ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
Accurate records must be kept. ☊ accurate ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
accurate to within 3 mm ☊ accurate ☊
My watch is not very accurate. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
You need to hit the ball accurately. ☊ accurately ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
When my name was called, he looked across at me. ☊ across ☊
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
What did she actually say? ☊ actually ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, it would be much more sensible to do it later. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
an ad for a new chocolate bar ☊ ad ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
add that...: He added that they would return a week later. ☊ add ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
Is that your home address? ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
What's your email address? ☊ address ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
to watch/gaze in admiration ☊ admiration ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
the adult population ☊ adult ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
I looked after my father's financial affairs. ☊ affair ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly. ☊ affair ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
world/international/business affairs ☊ affair ☊
affairs of state ☊ affair ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid (that...): We were afraid (that) we were going to capsize the boat. ☊ afraid ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
day after day of hot weather ☊ after ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said. ☊ afterwards ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
That's against the law. ☊ against ☊
Are you for or against the death penalty? ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
He left school at the age of 18. ☊ age ☊
He started playing the piano at an early age. ☊ age ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
ways of calculating the age of the earth ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
a theatrical/literary agent ☊ agent ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ agree ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
They left at ten, as agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: She agreed (that) I could go early. ☊ agree ☊
When he said that, I had to agree. ☊ agree ☊
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
They had an agreement never to talk about work at home. ☊ agreement ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ☊ aim ☊
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
whales coming up for air (= in order to breathe) ☊ air ☊
Gatwick Airport ☊ airport ☊
'What have you done?' Ellie cried in alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
The cat set off the alarm (= made it start ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ alarming ☊
She was unemployed for all that time. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten all of it. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten it all. ☊ all ☊
It was all that I had. ☊ all ☊
I didn't enjoy it at all. ☊ (not) at all ☊
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' ☊ not at all ☊
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
our European/NATO allies ☊ ally ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
They'll eat almost anything. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
'Lunch?' 'No thanks, I've already eaten.' ☊ already ☊
I'm already late. ☊ already ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). ☊ also ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. ☊ alternative ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
an alternative method of doing sth ☊ alternative ☊
Do you have an alternative solution? ☊ alternative ☊
alternative comedy/lifestyles/values ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
There's always somebody at home in the evenings. ☊ always ☊
She always arrives at 7.30. ☊ always ☊
Pat has always loved gardening. ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
As always, Polly was late for school. ☊ as always ☊
It starts at 10 a.m. ☊ a.m. ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
He's ancient—he must be at least fifty! ☊ ancient ☊
What's 47 and 16? ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
The tower of Pisa leans at an angle. ☊ angle ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
His hair was sticking up at all angles. ☊ angle ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ☊ ankle ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
to celebrate your wedding anniversary ☊ anniversary ☊
the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations ☊ anniversary ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: She announced that she'd given up smoking. ☊ announce ☊
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
I bet she was annoyed at having to write it out again. ☊ annoyed ☊
annoyed that...: I was annoyed that they hadn't turned up. ☊ annoyed ☊
Her most annoying habit was eating with her mouth open. ☊ annoying ☊
an average annual growth rate of 8% ☊ annual ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
The answers are at the back of the book. ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ anticipate ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
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 ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious (for sb): Parents are naturally anxious for their children. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sth: There are plenty of graduates anxious for work. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
I didn't eat any meat. ☊ any ☊
Any teacher will tell you that students learn at different rates. ☊ any ☊
He wasn't any good at French. ☊ any ☊
Is your father feeling any better? ☊ any ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
There's never anything worth watching on TV. ☊ anything ☊
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. ☊ anything ☊
I'm so hungry, I'll eat anything. ☊ anything ☊
It's too late now, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
apparent (from sth) (that...): It was apparent from her face that she was really upset. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
appeal against sth: an appeal against the 3-match ban ☊ appeal ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
Three days later a rash appeared. ☊ appear ☊
New shoots are just appearing at the base of the plant. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
appear to do sth: She appeared to be in her late thirties. ☊ appear ☊
They appeared not to know what was happening. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. ☊ 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 ☊
She is the apple of her father's eye. ☊ the apple of sb's eye ☊
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 ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sth: I'd appreciate some help. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate any comments you might have. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sb doing sth: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. ☊ appreciate ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
an appropriate response/measure/method ☊ appropriate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
an approximate number/total/cost ☊ approximate ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
a formula for approximating the weight of a horse ☊ approximate ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
The two buildings were approximately equal in size. ☊ approximately ☊
I arrived at the end of April. ☊ April ☊
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) ☊ April ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
argue sth: She argued the case for bringing back the death penalty. ☊ argue ☊
He was too tired to argue the point (= discuss the matter). ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
The two opposing armies faced each other across the battlefield. ☊ army ☊
an old tree that was at least ten feet around ☊ around ☊
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. ☊ around ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange that...: I've arranged that we can borrow their car. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for sth: She was arrested for drug-related offences. ☊ arrest ☊
arrest sb for doing sth: You could get arrested for doing that. ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of the train. ☊ arrival ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
early/late/new arrivals ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive early/late for a meeting ☊ arrive ☊
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. ☊ arrive ☊
The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late. ☊ arrive ☊
We didn't arrive back at the hotel until very late. ☊ arrive ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
to arrive at the truth ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Her performance displayed great art. ☊ art ☊
She's good at art and design. ☊ art ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
artificially created lakes ☊ artificially ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
the artistic director of the theatre ☊ artistic ☊
Treat me as a friend. ☊ as ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
You're as tall as your father. ☊ as ☊
He sat watching her as she got ready. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. ☊ asleep ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Attorney General William Weld ☊ assistant ☊
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. ☊ associate ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
the Football Association ☊ association ☊
a residents' association ☊ association ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
at the corner of the street ☊ at ☊
We changed at Crewe. ☊ at ☊
They arrived late at the airport. ☊ at ☊
At the roundabout take the third exit. ☊ at ☊
I'll be at home all morning. ☊ at ☊
She's at Tom's (= at Tom's house). ☊ at ☊
I met her at the hospital. ☊ at ☊
How many people were there at the concert? ☊ at ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
She's at Yale (= Yale University). ☊ at ☊
We left at 2 o'clock. ☊ at ☊
at the end of the week ☊ at ☊
We woke at dawn. ☊ at ☊
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). ☊ at ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
What are you doing at the weekend? ☊ at ☊
She got married at 25. ☊ at ☊
He left school at the age of 16. ☊ at ☊
What are you looking at? ☊ at ☊
He pointed a gun at her. ☊ at ☊
Somebody threw paint at the prime minister. ☊ at ☊
I held it at arm's length. ☊ at ☊
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? ☊ at ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
I felt at a disadvantage. ☊ at ☊
I think Mr Harris is at lunch. ☊ at ☊
He was driving at 70 mph. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
Prices start at $1 000. ☊ at ☊
The book retails at £19.95. ☊ at ☊
This was Murray at his best. ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
I'm good at French. ☊ at ☊
She's hopeless at managing people. ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
She was delighted at the result. ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
the upper atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
pollution of the atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
Saturn's atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
a smoky/stuffy atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
a party atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
the splitting of the atom ☊ atom ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
I attach great importance to this research. ☊ attach ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
I've never seen two people so attached to each other. ☊ attached ☊
We've grown very attached to this house. ☊ attached ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
to suffer an asthma attack ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
a panic attack ☊ attack ☊
an attack of the giggles ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
to launch/make/mount an attack ☊ attack ☊
The patrol came under attack from all sides. ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
The vines were attacked by mildew. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: a newspaper article attacking the England football manager ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
The guerrillas attack at night. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb with sth: The man attacked him with a knife. ☊ attack ☊
I passed my driving test at the first attempt. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
an assassination/murder attempt ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
a world-record attempt ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
Do not attempt to repair this yourself. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
attempted rape/murder/robbery ☊ attempted ☊
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. ☊ attempted ☊
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. ☊ attend ☊
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. ☊ attend ☊
to attend a wedding/funeral ☊ attend ☊
Our children attend the same school. ☊ attend ☊
How many people attend church every Sunday? ☊ attend ☊
I have some urgent business to attend to. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Films with big stars always attract great attention. ☊ attention ☊
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. ☊ attention ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
He turned his attention back to the road again. ☊ attention ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
to have a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards sb/sth ☊ attitude ☊
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. ☊ attitude ☊
If you want to pass your exams you'd better change your attitude! ☊ attitude ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
The warm damp air attracts a lot of mosquitoes. ☊ attract ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
an attractive woman ☊ attractive ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
a big house with an attractive garden ☊ attractive ☊
Your new glasses are very attractive. ☊ attractive ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
an attractive offer/proposition ☊ attractive ☊
They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV. ☊ audience ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
the immigration authorities ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
automatic doors ☊ automatic ☊
a fully automatic driverless train ☊ automatic ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
The heating switches off automatically. ☊ automatically ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
in early/late autumn ☊ autumn ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
an average rate/cost/price ☊ average ☊
at an average speed of 100 miles per hour ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
They narrowly avoided defeat. ☊ avoid ☊
She kept avoiding my eyes (= avoided looking at me). ☊ avoid ☊
The car swerved to avoid a cat. ☊ avoid ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
He was nominated for the best actor award. ☊ award ☊
an award presentation/ceremony ☊ award ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: I was aware that she was trembling. ☊ aware ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
That's an awful colour. ☊ awful ☊
'They didn't even offer to pay.' 'Oh that's awful.' ☊ awful ☊
The weather last summer was awful. ☊ awful ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
That name sounds awfully familiar. ☊ awfully ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
They set off with the wind at their backs (= behind them). ☊ back ☊
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. ☊ back ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
a back room (= one at the back of a building) ☊ back ☊
Could you call back later, please? ☊ back ☊
Back at home, her parents were worried. ☊ back ☊
That was a few years back. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
You're heading for a bad attack of sunburn. ☊ bad ☊
She is so bad at keeping secrets. ☊ bad ☊
That's not a bad idea. ☊ bad ☊
bad news/weather/dreams/habits ☊ bad ☊
Smoking gives you bad breath. ☊ bad ☊
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. ☊ not bad ☊
badly paid/treated ☊ badly ☊
The kids took the dog's death very badly (= they were very unhappy). ☊ badly ☊
He sat in bad-tempered silence. ☊ bad-tempered ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
a bar of chocolate/soap ☊ bar ☊
We met at a bar called the Flamingo. ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
She was sitting at the bar. ☊ bar ☊
The car was a bargain at that price. ☊ bargain ☊
Show your ticket at the barrier. ☊ barrier ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
a pain at the base of the spine ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
Yes, that's basically correct. ☊ basically ☊
And that's it, basically. ☊ basically ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
to take a bath ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) ☊ bathroom ☊
to replace the batteries ☊ battery ☊
a rechargeable battery ☊ battery ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
a car battery ☊ battery ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
the battle of Waterloo ☊ battle ☊
to be killed in battle ☊ battle ☊
a gun battle ☊ battle ☊
to go into battle ☊ battle ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
a battle with an insurance company ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
the battle of the sexes ☊ battle ☊
the endless battle between man and nature ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice ☊ battle ☊
battle (for sth): a battle for survival ☊ battle ☊
battle (with sth): his battle with alcoholism ☊ battle ☊
Was there a pool at the hotel? ☊ be ☊
I'll be at the party. ☊ be ☊
'Who is that?' 'It's my brother.' ☊ be ☊
She's a great beauty. ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
It's going to be a great match. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
You will be told what to do. ☊ be ☊
What have you been doing this week? ☊ be ☊
The old theatre was pulled down, wasn't it? ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
tourists sunbathing on the 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 ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
He can't bear being laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
bear to do sth: He can't bear to be laughed at. ☊ bear ☊
How can you bear to eat that stuff? ☊ bear ☊
bear sb doing sth: I can't bear you doing that. ☊ bear ☊
a goat's beard ☊ beard ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
beat A and B together: Beat the flour and milk together. ☊ beat ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
We heard the drums beating. ☊ beat ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
Hailstones beat against the window. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth + adv./prep.: She was beating dust out of the carpet (= removing dust from the carpet by beating it). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adv./prep.: An elderly man was found beaten to death. ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). ☊ beat ☊
Nothing beats home cooking. ☊ beat ☊
You can't beat Italian shoes. ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
He beat me at chess. ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
He was badly beaten up by a gang of thugs. ☊ beat sb up ☊
This type of music has a strong beat to it. ☊ beat ☊
The piece has four beats to the bar. ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
several loud beats on the drum ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
the steady beat of the drums ☊ beat ☊
beautiful countryside/weather/music ☊ beautiful ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
What a beautiful thing to say! ☊ beautiful ☊
What beautiful timing! ☊ beautiful ☊
a beautifully decorated house ☊ beautifully ☊
a woman of great beauty ☊ beauty ☊
The woods were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. ☊ beauty ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
beef and dairy cattle ☊ beef ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
Put that away before it gets broken. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
begin at/with sth: Let's begin at page 9. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
At last the guests began to arrive. ☊ begin ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
Each chapter begins with a quotation. ☊ begin ☊
begin at...: The path begins at Livingston village. ☊ begin ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
We're going to Japan at the beginning of July. ☊ beginning ☊
She behaved with great dignity. ☊ behave ☊
The children always behave for their father. ☊ behave ☊
a small street behind the station ☊ behind ☊
We're behind schedule (= late). ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
I find that hard to believe. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
See below (= at the bottom of the page) for references. ☊ below ☊
Lie flat and let your knees bend. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
You took that bend very fast! ☊ bend ☊
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. ☊ beneath ☊
The boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ beneath ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
I've had the benefit of a good education. ☊ benefit ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
That's the best movie I've ever seen! ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
Is that your best suit? ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
What's the best way to cook steak? ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
You'd better not do that again. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
I sat down between Jo and Diana. ☊ between ☊
Don't eat between meals. ☊ between ☊
Children must attend school between the ages of 5 and 16. ☊ between ☊
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. ☊ between ☊
We ate a pizza between us. ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
Our success was far beyond what we thought possible. ☊ beyond ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
He had this great big grin on his face. ☊ big ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
The baby weighed three kilos at birth. ☊ birth ☊
John was present at the birth of both his children. ☊ birth ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
a packet of chocolate biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). ☊ bite ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of flats ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
to draw blood (= to wound a person so that they lose blood) ☊ blood ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
It was a shattering blow to her pride. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
She has a seat on the board of directors. ☊ board ☊
discussions at board level ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
a rowing/sailing boat ☊ boat ☊
a fishing boat ☊ boat ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
'How are you going to France?' 'We're going by boat (= by ferry ).' ☊ boat ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
An independent body has been set up to investigate the affair. ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
body fat/weight/temperature/size/heat ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
a bomb attack/blast/explosion ☊ bomb ☊
The dog was gnawing at a bone. ☊ bone ☊
a book of stamps/tickets/matches ☊ book ☊
book sb sth (+ adv./prep.): I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel. ☊ book ☊
a pair of black leather boots ☊ boot ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
a border town/state ☊ border ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
the new boss at IBM ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
Both his mother and his father will be there. ☊ both ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb that...: Does it bother you that she earns more than you? ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
I'm not bothered about what he thinks. ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league ☊ bottom ☊
You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. ☊ bottom ☊
I was always bottom of the class in math. ☊ bottom ☊
I went to the school at the bottom of our street. ☊ bottom ☊
There was a stream at the bottom of the garden. ☊ bottom ☊
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. ☊ bottom ☊
Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. ☊ bottom ☊
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. ☊ bottom ☊
I waited for them at the bottom of the hill. ☊ bottom ☊
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
Put a cross in the appropriate box. ☊ box ☊
a matchbox ☊ box ☊
a box of chocolates/matches ☊ box ☊
The older boys at school used to tease him. ☊ boy ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. ☊ brain ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
My watch has broken. ☊ break ☊
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. ☊ break ☊
break sth in/into sth: He broke the chocolate in two. ☊ break ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. ☊ break sth off ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
She doesn't eat much breakfast. ☊ breakfast ☊
His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ breath ☊
bad breath (= that smells bad) ☊ breath ☊
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top. ☊ breath ☊
She was very short of breath (= had difficulty breathing). ☊ breath ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ breath ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
We were out of breath after only five minutes. ☊ out of breath ☊
He breathed deeply before speaking again. ☊ breathe ☊
The air was so cold we could hardly breathe. ☊ breathe ☊
She was beginning to breathe more easily. ☊ breathe ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
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 ☊
Deep breathing exercises will help you relax. ☊ breathing ☊
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
a breed of cattle/sheep ☊ breed ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
What a brilliant idea! ☊ brilliant ☊
Bring the water to the boil. ☊ bring ☊
Hello Simon! What brings you here? ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
a broad expanse of water ☊ broad ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
a broken window/plate ☊ broken ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
The children like to have bubbles in their bath. ☊ bubble ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
burst sth: Don't burst that balloon! ☊ burst ☊
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. ☊ bury ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
They've got a small catering business. ☊ business ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
busy with sth/sb: Kate's busy with her homework. ☊ busy ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
His mother won't be there, but his father might. ☊ but ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
But that's not possible! ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
The windows slide down at the touch of a button. ☊ button ☊
buy (sth): Where did you buy that dress? ☊ buy ☊
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth for sb: He bought a new coat for me. ☊ buy ☊
Who's that book by? ☊ by ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
By my watch it is two o'clock. ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
a chocolate cake ☊ cake ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
I'll call again later. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
call (out) to sb (for sth): She called out to her father for help. ☊ call ☊
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
What do they call that new fabric? ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
We can't wear jeans at work. ☊ can ☊
Can you feed the cat, please? ☊ can ☊
That can't be Mary—she's in New York. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
What can they be doing? ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
cancer patients ☊ cancer ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
a presidential candidate ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
There were a large number of candidates for the job. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
a candidate for the degree of MPhil ☊ candidate ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000. ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
She was captain of the hockey team at school. ☊ captain ☊
data capture ☊ capture ☊
I've never been very good at cards. ☊ card ☊
She won £20 at cards. ☊ card ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
She takes great care of her clothes. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
She has been concentrating on her career. ☊ career ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
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 ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. ☊ carelessly ☊
grated carrot ☊ carrot ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
You will each be given the chance to state your case. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
cat food ☊ cat ☊
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said. ☊ catch ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth: to catch measles ☊ catch ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
I must go—I have a train to catch. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
Our cat is hopeless at catching mice. ☊ catch ☊
How many fish did you catch? ☊ catch ☊
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
I'll catch you up. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Students over 25 fall into a different category. ☊ category ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
deaths caused by dangerous driving ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
She lay on her back staring up at the ceiling. ☊ ceiling ☊
Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate. ☊ celebrate ☊
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. ☊ celebrate ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
birthday/wedding celebrations ☊ celebration ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
a central location ☊ central ☊
a centre of population ☊ centre ☊
chocolates with soft centres ☊ centre ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
a birth/marriage/death certificate ☊ certificate ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth to sb/sth: She chained her bicycle to the gate. ☊ chain ☊
the Senate/House chamber ☊ chamber ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: Nowadays a premature baby has a very good chance of survival. ☊ chance ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
The car might break down but that's a chance we'll have to take. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
It was pure chance that we were both there. ☊ chance ☊
Change at Reading (for London). ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
Can we change seats? ☊ change ☊
change sth with sb: Can I change seats with you? ☊ change ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. ☊ change ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
Caterpillars change into butterflies. ☊ change ☊
That's 40p change. ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
What's on Channel 4 tonight? ☊ channel ☊
terrestrial/satellite channels ☊ channel ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
He took charge of the farm after his father's death. ☊ charge ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? ☊ charge ☊
They're charging £3 for the catalogue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a weather chart ☊ chart ☊
chase after sb/sth: He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him. ☊ chase ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
chat about sth/sb: What were you chatting about? ☊ chat ☊
I just called in for a chat. ☊ chat ☊
I had a long chat with her. ☊ chat ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
Calls cost 36p a minute cheap rate. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
He cheated his way into the job. ☊ cheat ☊
He cheats at cards. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
You little cheat! ☊ cheat ☊
Are you accusing me of being a cheat? ☊ cheat ☊
a plan to crack down on tax cheats ☊ cheat ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We've checked in at the hotel. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
a chatty, cheerful letter ☊ cheerful ☊
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to). ☊ cheerfully ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
goat's cheese (= made from the milk of a goat ) ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat ☊ chew ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
a bar/piece of chocolate ☊ chocolate ☊
a chocolate cake ☊ chocolate ☊
a chocolate factory ☊ chocolate ☊
a box of chocolates ☊ chocolate ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
choose whether, wat, etc...: You'll have to choose whether to buy it or not. ☊ choose ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
They're at church (= attending a church service). ☊ church ☊
Church is at 9 o'clock. ☊ church ☊
the Catholic Church ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
I was late for a class. ☊ class ☊
I have a history class at 9 o'clock. ☊ class ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
That match was a classic. ☊ classic ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
Cats are very clean animals. ☊ clean ☊
to clean the windows/bath/floor ☊ clean ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. ☊ clerk ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
What a clever idea! ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. ☊ click ☊
a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate ☊ climate ☊
the harsh climate of the Arctic regions ☊ climate ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
the present political climate ☊ climate ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
a climate of suspicion/violence ☊ climate ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
From here the path climbs steeply to the summit. ☊ climb ☊
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. ☊ close ☊
The offer closes at the end of the week. ☊ close ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
The hospital closed at the end of last year. ☊ close ☊
She closed the gate behind her. ☊ close ☊
The doors open and close automatically. ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
His feeling for her was close to hatred. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Take a close look at this photograph. ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
She and her father are very close. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
She knew she was close to death. ☊ close ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
She closely resembled her mother at the same age. ☊ closely ☊
She has no clothes sense (= she does not know what clothes look attractive). ☊ clothes ☊
We had lunch at the golf club. ☊ club ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
a fur/leather coat ☊ coat ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
a dog with a smooth/shaggy coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
to give the walls a second coat of paint ☊ coat ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
decaffeinated/instant coffee ☊ coffee ☊
He was staring at her with cold eyes. ☊ cold ☊
I'm cold. Turn the heating up. ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
bitterly cold weather ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
to catch a cold ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
We're collecting signatures for a petition. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
She's at college. ☊ college ☊
a private college ☊ college ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
What's your favourite colour? ☊ colour ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
The rains came too late to do any good. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
What time did you come (= to my house)? ☊ come ☊
Spring came late this year. ☊ come ☊
Help came at last. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
We watched the sun come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
The full story came out at the trial. ☊ come out ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
When does the heating come on? ☊ come on ☊
A button had come off my coat. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. ☊ come from sth ☊
Where does her attitude come from? ☊ come from sth ☊
Where's that smell coming from? ☊ come from sth ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ 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 ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
We only communicate by email. ☊ communicate ☊
They communicated in sign language. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
non-verbal communication ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
The children are very good company (= pleasant to be with) at this age. ☊ company ☊
a theatre/dance, etc. company ☊ company ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
complaint (that...): a complaint that he had been unfairly treated ☊ complaint ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
a complicated system ☊ complicated ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
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 ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ 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 ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
conclude sth (from sth): What do you conclude from that? ☊ conclude ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. ☊ confidence ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
She knew that she had to confront her fears. ☊ confront ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' ☊ congratulation ☊
Congratulations on your exam results! ☊ congratulation ☊
a letter of congratulation ☊ congratulation ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) ☊ connect ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
the conservative views of his parents ☊ conservative ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
Her style of dress was never conservative. ☊ conservative ☊
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. ☊ conservative ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ 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 ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. ☊ contemporary ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
food with a high fat content ☊ content ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. ☊ continue ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
Try to control your breathing. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ 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 ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
cook sth: What's the best way to cook trout? ☊ cook ☊
chocolate chip cookies ☊ cookie ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
a cool breeze/drink/climate ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. ☊ cool sb down/off ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. ☊ corner ☊
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. ☊ corner ☊
a corner table/seat/cupboard ☊ corner ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
'Are you in charge here?' 'That's correct.' ☊ correct ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
running/operating/labour costs ☊ cost ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
I couldn't hear what they were saying. ☊ could ☊
They could have let me know they were going to be late! ☊ could ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. ☊ count ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
Please tell the court what happened. ☊ court ☊
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). ☊ cover ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
She heard the crash of shattering glass as the vehicles collided. ☊ crash ☊
The tree fell with a great crash. ☊ crash ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
Are you crazy? We could get killed doing that. ☊ crazy ☊
What a crazy idea! ☊ crazy ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. ☊ create ☊
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
respect for all living creatures ☊ creature ☊
strange creatures from outer space ☊ creature ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
crime figures/statistics ☊ crime ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
She sat with her legs crossed. ☊ cross ☊
A small crowd had gathered outside the church. ☊ crowd ☊
The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000. ☊ crowd ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
a cruel dictator ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
Her father's death was a cruel blow. ☊ cruel ☊
Several people were crushed to death in the accident. ☊ crush ☊
That night she cried herself to sleep. ☊ cry ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
I was curious to find out what she had said. ☊ curious ☊
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. ☊ curious ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
His hair curls naturally. ☊ curl ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. ☊ curl ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
the delicate curve of her ear ☊ curve ☊
a pattern of straight lines and curves ☊ curve ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
a curved path/roof/blade ☊ curved ☊
the custom of giving presents at Christmas ☊ custom ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
Now cut the tomatoes in half. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
That's my dad over there. ☊ dad ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
Let's take a look at the damage. ☊ damage ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. ☊ dance ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
dare (to) do sth: He didn't dare (to) say what he thought. ☊ dare ☊
She dared not breathe a word of it to anybody. ☊ dare ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
What time does it get dark in summer? ☊ dark ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
This data was collected from 69 countries. ☊ data ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. ☊ date ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
a building of late Roman date ☊ date ☊
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' ☊ date ☊
Write today's date at the top of the page. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
They haven't set a date for the wedding yet. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The college dates back to medieval times. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
The custom dates back hundreds of years. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
a law dating from the 17th century ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
a dead battery ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed. ☊ dead ☊
He's good at dealing with pressure. ☊ deal with sth ☊
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. ☊ deal with sth ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
It took a great deal of time. ☊ deal ☊
We see them a great deal (= often). ☊ deal ☊
They lost everything that was dear to them. ☊ dear ☊
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death ☊ death ☊
the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ death ☊
an increase in deaths from cancer ☊ death ☊
He died a slow and painful death. ☊ death ☊
Two children were burnt to death in the fire (= they died as a result of the fire). ☊ death ☊
He's drinking himself to death (= so that it will kill him). ☊ death ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
He was sentenced to death (= to be executed ). ☊ death ☊
the death of all my plans ☊ death ☊
the death of fascism ☊ death ☊
a debate on abortion ☊ debate ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
a heated/wide-ranging/lively debate ☊ debate ☊
the current debate about tax ☊ debate ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
I can't tell you what to do—you'll have to decide for yourself. ☊ decide ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
decide (that)...: She decided (that) she wanted to live in France. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: He declared that he was in love with her. ☊ declare ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
The cake was decorated to look like a car. ☊ decorate ☊
I hate decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
He has his own painting and decorating business. ☊ decorate ☊
decorate sth: We need to decorate the sitting room. ☊ decorate ☊
The sitting room needs decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
Christmas decorations ☊ decoration ☊
a table decoration ☊ decoration ☊
the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door ☊ decoration ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
purely decorative arches ☊ decorative ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
a decreasing population ☊ decrease ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease by sth: The price of wheat has decreased by 5%. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease sth: People should decrease the amount of fat they eat. ☊ decrease ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
She took a deep breath. ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
a defeated army ☊ defeat ☊
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. ☊ defeat ☊
The motion was defeated by 19 votes. ☊ defeat ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
a narrow/heavy defeat ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). ☊ defeat ☊
the defeat of fascism ☊ defeat ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
I have to say in her defence that she knew nothing about it beforehand. ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. ☊ definite ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
What could have delayed him? ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
delicate china teacups ☊ delicate ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
Babies have very delicate skin. ☊ delicate ☊
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate child/constitution ☊ delicate ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
his delicate hands ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate problem ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate fragrance/flavour ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
delighted that...: I was delighted that you could stay. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (against sth): students demonstrating against the war ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. ☊ deny ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
the departure lounge/time/gate ☊ departure ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. ☊ depress ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
a job that doesn't require any great depth of knowledge ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. ☊ describe ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
special new design features ☊ design ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
a desperate bid for freedom ☊ desperate ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
I'm desperate for a cigarette. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (to do sth): I was absolutely desperate to see her. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. ☊ desperately ☊
They desperately wanted a child. ☊ desperately ☊
She looked desperately around for a weapon. ☊ desperately ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
Heat gradually destroys vitamin C. ☊ destroy ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
fierce/grim/dogged determination ☊ determination ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
That plant's died. ☊ die ☊
die sth: to die a violent/painful/natural, etc. death ☊ die ☊
At least they died happy. ☊ die ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
I'm dying to know what happened. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
a low-fat, salt-free diet ☊ diet ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
We measured the difference in temperature. ☊ difference ☊
What difference will it make if he knows or not? ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
What time do you serve dinner? ☊ dinner ☊
What shall we have for dinner tonight? ☊ dinner ☊
She didn't eat much dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
I never eat a big dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
She looked directly at us. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
What's the main disadvantage? ☊ disadvantage ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. ☊ disappointed ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
That new restaurant was a big disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
She looked at my clothes with disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discount rates/prices ☊ discount ☊
They were selling everything at a discount (= at reduced prices). ☊ discount ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. ☊ disgusted ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
What a disgusting smell! ☊ disgusting ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
a breathtaking display of aerobatics ☊ display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
Where the path divides, keep right. ☊ divide ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
an increase in the divorce rate (= the number of divorces in a year) ☊ divorce ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
She did a year at college, but then dropped out. ☊ do ☊
What do you do (= what is your job)? ☊ do ☊
What does she want to do when she leaves school? ☊ do ☊
What did she do for a living? ☊ do ☊
What's Tom doing these days? ☊ do ☊
He's doing very well at school (= his work is good). ☊ do ☊
What are you doing this evening? ☊ do ☊
We will do what we can to help. ☊ do ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? ☊ do ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
You'd better see a doctor about that cough. ☊ doctor ☊
an appointment at the doctor's ☊ doctor ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
As a child he was dominated by his father. ☊ dominate ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
The train crash dominated the news. ☊ dominate ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
'Can I help you?' asked the man at the door. ☊ door ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
He earns double what she does. ☊ double ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
He looked down at her. ☊ down ☊
We watched as the sun went down. ☊ down ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
a downstairs bathroom ☊ downstairs ☊
the downward trend in inflation ☊ downward ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
dramatic results/developments/news ☊ dramatic ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic victory ☊ dramatic ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
set against the dramatic backcloth of Mont Blanc ☊ dramatic ☊
a local dramatic society ☊ dramatic ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
Don't be so dramatic! ☊ dramatic ☊
Prices have fallen dramatically. ☊ dramatically ☊
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. ☊ dramatically ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
'At last!' she cried dramatically. ☊ dramatically ☊
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. ☊ dramatically ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
I'm not very good at drawing. ☊ drawing ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. ☊ dress ☊
The boys were all dressed up as pirates. ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
a drink of water ☊ drink ☊
What would you like to drink? ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
drive sth: He drives a taxi (= that is his job). ☊ drive ☊
What car do you drive? ☊ drive ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
She climbed into the driver's seat. ☊ driver ☊
The temperature has dropped considerably. ☊ drop ☊
At last the wind dropped. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: She dropped her voice dramatically. ☊ drop ☊
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
a word that has dropped out of the language ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
a drop in prices/temperature, etc. ☊ drop ☊
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits ☊ drop ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
a regular drum beat ☊ drum ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
weeks of hot dry weather ☊ dry ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea. ☊ dump ☊
Please remain seated during the performance. ☊ during ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
Report for duty at 8 a.m. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
What time do you go off duty? ☊ on/off duty ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
They looked at each other and laughed. ☊ each other ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
He learnt to play the piano at an early age. ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
vegetables that are easy to grow ☊ easy ☊
I was too nervous to eat. ☊ eat ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
eat sth: I don't eat meat. ☊ eat ☊
Would you like something to eat? ☊ eat ☊
I couldn't eat another thing (= I have had enough food). ☊ eat ☊
Where shall we eat tonight? ☊ eat ☊
We ate at a pizzeria in town. ☊ eat ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
Eat up! We've got to go out soon. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
the current economic climate ☊ economic ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
a big house on/at the edge of town ☊ edge ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
privately educated children ☊ educated ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
the educated elite ☊ educated ☊
He spoke in an educated voice. ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
a man of little education ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
health education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
the Education Department ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
a College of Education ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
She's an education major. ☊ education ☊
the effect of heat on metal ☊ effect ☊
dramatic/long-term effects ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
drugs that are effective against cancer ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
efficient heating equipment ☊ efficient ☊
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs ☊ e.g. ☊
The female sits on the eggs until they hatch. ☊ egg ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
Bind the mixture together with a little beaten egg. ☊ egg ☊
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
elderly relatives ☊ elderly ☊
elect sb/sth: an elected assembly/leader/representative ☊ elect ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
How many candidates are standing for election? ☊ election ☊
an electric generator ☊ electric ☊
an electric plug/socket/switch (= that carries electricity) ☊ electric ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
What else did he say? ☊ else ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
Hurry up or else you'll be late. ☊ or else ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. ☊ elsewhere ☊
email (sb): Patrick emailed me yesterday. ☊ email ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation ☊ embarrassing ☊
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
The theatre was half empty. ☊ empty ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
an empty gesture aimed at pleasing the crowds ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out of sth: She emptied the water out of the vase. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
a new programme to enable older people to study at college ☊ enable ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
The war was finally at an end. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
Turn right at the end of the road. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table. ☊ end ☊
at the end of the week ☊ end ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ end ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. ☊ end up ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
Birds are the natural enemies of many insect pests (= they kill them). ☊ enemy ☊
The enemy was/were forced to retreat. ☊ enemy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
We will have to engage the services of a translator. ☊ engage ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. ☊ enjoy ☊
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ☊ ensure ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
There will be live entertainment at the party. ☊ entertainment ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
That's an entirely different matter. ☊ entirely ☊
I'll meet you at the main entrance. ☊ entrance ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
We try to treat every member of staff equally. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
He took an elaborate escape route from South Africa to Britain. ☊ escape ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ 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 ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
a 3 000-acre estate ☊ estate ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. ☊ estate ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
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 ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
an even temperature all year ☊ even ☊
Children do not learn at an even pace. ☊ even ☊
What do you usually do in the evening? ☊ evening ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
an unfortunate series of events ☊ event ☊
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
Our flight eventually left five hours late. ☊ eventually ☊
I'll never ever do that again! ☊ ever ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full. ☊ everywhere ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
She gave an exact description of the attacker. ☊ exact ☊
What were his exact words? ☊ exact ☊
The colours were an exact match. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
exaggerate sth: He tends to exaggerate the difficulties. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
an exaggerated laugh ☊ exaggerated ☊
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. ☊ exaggerated ☊
I hate doing exams. ☊ exam ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
a post-mortem examination ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
At $300 the bike is excellent value. ☊ excellent ☊
They all came except Matt. ☊ except ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ 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: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
The prospect of a year in India greatly excited her. ☊ excite ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Try excluding fat from your diet. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
Late again! What's your excuse this time? ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
Leave the roundabout at the second exit. ☊ exit ☊
Metals expand when they are heated. ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
'Will you be late?' 'I expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The results exceeded our expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
laboratory experiments ☊ experiment ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology ☊ expert ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
to offer/provide an explanation ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
a population explosion ☊ explosion ☊
a ban on the export of live cattle ☊ export ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
to express fears/doubts/reservations ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
What's your extension number? ☊ extension ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
What an extraordinary thing to say! ☊ extraordinary ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
The heat in the desert was extreme. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. ☊ face to face with sth ☊
What are you pulling a face at now? ☊ pull/make faces/a face (at sb) ☊
She had to face the fact that her life had changed forever. ☊ face ☊
She had to face up to the fact that she would never walk again. ☊ face up to sth ☊
All rooms have private facilities (= a private bathroom). ☊ facility ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
What will you do if you fail? ☊ fail ☊
fail sb: The examiners failed over half the candidates. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: I failed in my attempt to persuade her. ☊ fail ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The attempt was doomed to failure. ☊ failure ☊
His breathing became faint. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
He has always treated me very fairly. ☊ fairly ☊
Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile. ☊ fairly ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
The temperature fell sharply in the night. ☊ fall ☊
falling birth rates ☊ fall ☊
fall weather ☊ fall ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
a fan heater ☊ fan ☊
How far have you got with that report? ☊ far ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
That's a far better idea. ☊ far ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
He looked down at the traffic far below. ☊ far ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
What do you think of the show so far? ☊ so far, thus far ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
at the far end of the room ☊ far ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
We watched their ship moving gradually farther away. ☊ farther ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth: Fasten your seatbelts, please. ☊ fasten ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
fasten (up): The dress fastens at the back. ☊ fasten ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
a big fat man/woman ☊ fat ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
He grew fatter and fatter. ☊ fat ☊
fat flabby legs ☊ fat ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
excess body fat ☊ fat ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
foods which are low in fat ☊ fat ☊
reduced-fat margarines ☊ fat ☊
Ben's a wonderful father. ☊ father ☊
You've been like a father to me. ☊ father ☊
Our new boss is a father of three (= he has three children). ☊ father ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
Father, I cannot lie to you. ☊ father ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
to fear death/persecution/the unknown ☊ fear ☊
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
fear (that)...: She feared (that) he might be dead. ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
Which features do you look for when choosing a car? ☊ feature ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
geographical features ☊ feature ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
Her eyes are her most striking feature. ☊ feature ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
feed sb/sth/yourself: Have you fed the cat yet? ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
She felt her mother's death very deeply. ☊ feel ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
He felt the sweat running down his face. ☊ feel ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
We all felt like celebrating. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He played the piano with great feeling. ☊ feeling ☊
He hates talking about his feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
Two of the candidates must be female. ☊ female ☊
a female cat ☊ female ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
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 ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. ☊ fifth ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
fight sb/sth: to fight a war/battle ☊ fight ☊
They gathered soldiers to fight the invading army. ☊ fight ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
a relatively unknown figure the world of fashion ☊ figure ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures ☊ figure ☊
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. ☊ figure ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
Are you any good at figures? ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
Let's stay in and watch a film. ☊ film ☊
a horror/documentary/feature film ☊ film ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the minister responsible for film and the theatre ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ 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 performance finally started half an hour late. ☊ finally ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' ☊ fine ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
Hold the material between finger and thumb. ☊ finger ☊
The old man wagged his finger at the youths. ☊ finger ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
The play finished at 10.30. ☊ finish ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
a gloss/matt finish ☊ finish ☊
to return fire (= to fire back at sb who is shooting at you) ☊ fire ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). ☊ fire ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. ☊ fire ☊
a firm bed/mattress ☊ firm ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
students in their first year at college ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
I didn't like the job much at first. ☊ at first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
a fishing boat ☊ fishing ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
a fixed rate of interest ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). ☊ flag ☊
the tiny yellow flame of a match ☊ flame ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. ☊ flash ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. ☊ flat ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
low buildings with flat roofs ☊ flat ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
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 ☊
The desert was flat, mile after mile. ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
I need a flat surface to write on. ☊ flat ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
a ground-floor flat ☊ flat ☊
a new block of flats ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
Children from the flats (= the block of flats) across the street were playing outside. ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
Tigers are flesh-eating animals. ☊ flesh ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
If we leave now, I can catch the earlier flight. ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
A group of swans floated by. ☊ float ☊
The smell of new bread floated up from the kitchen. ☊ float ☊
Beautiful music came floating out of the window. ☊ float ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. ☊ float ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
Wood floats. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
Can you float on your back? ☊ 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 alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
data flow ☊ flow ☊
+ adv./prep.: It's here that the river flows down into the ocean. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
It's late—I must fly. ☊ fly ☊
to fly at the speed of sound ☊ fly ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
a pile of neatly folded clothes ☊ fold ☊
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth with sth: Follow your treatment with plenty of rest. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. ☊ following ☊
a can of dog food (= for a dog to eat) ☊ food ☊
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). ☊ food ☊
We're flying at 35 000 feet. ☊ foot ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
Please wipe your feet (= your shoes) on the mat. ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
a football match/team/stadium ☊ football ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help you)? ☊ for ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. ☊ for ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
What did you do that for (= Why did you do that)? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
That's too much responsibility for a child. ☊ for ☊
She knew she was destined for a great future. ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ 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 ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
forecast sth to do sth: Temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? ☊ forget ☊
forget (that)...: She keeps forgetting (that) I'm not a child any more. ☊ forget ☊
I was forgetting (= I had forgotten) (that) you've been here before. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
to eat with a knife and fork ☊ fork ☊
an application/entry/order form ☊ form ☊
a reservation form ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
He made a fortune in real estate. ☊ fortune ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
That ring must be worth a fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
Is this seat free? ☊ free ☊
virtually fat-free yogurt ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom ☊ freedom ☊
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want). ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Two men froze to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sb: Two men were frozen to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth: The cold weather had frozen the ground. ☊ freeze ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
a toothpaste that leaves a nice fresh taste in your mouth ☊ fresh ☊
a fresh coat of paint ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere ☊ friendly ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
ozone-friendly cleaning materials ☊ friendly ☊
It was only a friendly match. ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened of sth: What are you frightened of? ☊ frightened ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
I'd never do that. I'd be frightened to death. ☊ frightened ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
quotations from Shakespeare ☊ from ☊
heat from the sun ☊ from ☊
The temperature varies from 30 degrees to minus 20. ☊ from ☊
translating from English to Spanish ☊ from ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
There's a garden at the front of the house. ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
We had seats in the front row. ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
She stared at him, frozen with shock. ☊ frozen ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fruit ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
We had a lot of fun at Sarah's party. ☊ fun ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
'What fun!' she said with a laugh. ☊ fun ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
'What do you say to a weekend in New York?' 'Sounds like fun.' ☊ fun ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
That's the funniest thing I've ever heard. ☊ funny ☊
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? ☊ funny ☊
'What's so funny?' she demanded. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
a fur coat ☊ fur ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
What will the cities of the future look like? ☊ future ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
What does the future hold? ☊ future ☊
She has a great future ahead of her. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
future generations ☊ future ☊
at a future date ☊ future ☊
He met his future wife at law school. ☊ future ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble (at/on sth): to gamble at cards ☊ gamble ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
Saturday's League game against Swansea ☊ game ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
a house with an attached garage ☊ garage ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
a gas station ☊ gas ☊
gas central heating ☊ gas ☊
Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 (= a particular temperature of a gas oven) ☊ gas ☊
an iron gate ☊ gate ☊
He pushed open the garden gate. ☊ gate ☊
A crowd gathered at the factory gates. ☊ gate ☊
the gates of the city ☊ gate ☊
We drove through the palace gates. ☊ gate ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
Detectives have spent months gathering evidence. ☊ gather ☊
to gather wild flowers ☊ gather ☊
A crowd soon gathered. ☊ gather ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
be gathered + adv.prep.: They were all gathered round the TV. ☊ gather ☊
A large crowd was gathered outside the studio. ☊ gather ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
What gear are you in? ☊ gear ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ general ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
to generate electricity/heat/power ☊ generate ☊
to generate income/profit ☊ generate ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
The proposal has generated a lot of interest. ☊ generate ☊
the younger/older generation ☊ generation ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
a generation ago ☊ generation ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
a generous helping of meat ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
Cook over a gentle heat. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
The path ran gently down to the sea. ☊ gently ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
We're going to be late—let's get a taxi. ☊ get ☊
We got to San Diego at 7 o'clock. ☊ get ☊
You got in very late last night. ☊ get ☊
What time did you get here? ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
You'll soon get used to the climate here. ☊ get ☊
We ought to go; it's getting late. ☊ get ☊
My car got (= was) stolen at the weekend. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
He's getting on very well at school. ☊ get on ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
The train got in late. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
What time did you get back last night? ☊ get back ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
The watch was a gift from my mother. ☊ gift ☊
gift (for sth): She has a great gift for music. ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
She gave her ticket to the woman at the check-in desk. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We don't usually give presents to people at work. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat. ☊ give off sth ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
I'm so glad (that) you're safe! ☊ glad ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
I want a rope that will go from the top window to the ground. ☊ go ☊
Shall we go for a drink (= at a pub or bar) after work? ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
She's been going through a bad patch recently. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
What's going on here? ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
The heating goes off at night. ☊ go off ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
to achieve/attain a goal ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. ☊ goal ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
God, what a stupid thing to do! ☊ God, God almighty, God in heaven, good God, my God, oh (dear) God ☊
a gold bracelet/ring/watch, etc. ☊ gold ☊
18-carat gold ☊ gold ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
You can stay up late if you're good. ☊ good ☊
She was a good Catholic girl. ☊ good ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
good at sth: to be good at languages/your job ☊ good ☊
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. ☊ good ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
Yes, that's a good point. ☊ good ☊
What a good idea! ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
the last Conservative government ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
grab sth from sb/sth: Jim grabbed a cake from the plate. ☊ grab ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
grab for sth: Kate grabbed for the robber's gun. ☊ grab ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
a gradual change in the climate ☊ gradual ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
Kate gave him a grateful smile. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). ☊ great ☊
I feel great today. ☊ great ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
Alexander the Great ☊ great ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
He's a great bloke. ☊ great ☊
It's great to see you again. ☊ great ☊
What a great goal! ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' ☊ great ☊
Oh great, they left without us. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
A great crowd had gathered. ☊ great ☊
People were arriving in great numbers. ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
He must have fallen from a great height. ☊ great ☊
She lived to a great age. ☊ great ☊
There was a great big pile of books on the table. ☊ great ☊
He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. ☊ great ☊
a matter of great importance ☊ great ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
Her death was a great shock to us all. ☊ great ☊
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. ☊ great ☊
Take great care of it. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
Your help would be greatly appreciated. ☊ greatly ☊
The reports were greatly exaggerated. ☊ greatly ☊
green tomatoes ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
I hate these grey days. ☊ grey ☊
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ☊ ground ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
They are fighting the Conservatives on their own ground. ☊ ground ☊
a football/recreation/sports, etc. ground ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ 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 ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
population growth ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
an annual growth rate of 10% ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty. ☊ guarantee ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. ☊ guess ☊
guess sth: Guess what! He's asked me out! ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. ☊ guest ☊
We have accommodation for 500 guests. ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. ☊ guide ☊
She guided us through the busy streets to the cathedral. ☊ guide ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
to fire a gun at sb ☊ gun ☊
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. ☊ gun ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. ☊ gun ☊
a gun battle between rival gangs ☊ gun ☊
At the end of the film the bad guy gets shot. ☊ guy ☊
You need to change your eating habits. ☊ habit ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ habit ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
The rug was covered with cat hairs. ☊ hair ☊
Out of 36 candidates, half passed. ☊ half ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ 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 ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (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) ☊
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 ☊
Our cat hates being handled. ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
Children hung (= were leaning) over the gate. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
You'll never guess what's happened! ☊ happen ☊
Let's see what happens next week. ☊ happen ☊
I'll be there whatever happens. ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
What's happened to your car? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
My father was a hard man. ☊ hard ☊
He's hard at work on a new novel. ☊ hard ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
a hard mattress ☊ hard ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
Our victory was hard won (= won with great difficulty). ☊ hard ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
a straw/woolly, etc. hat ☊ hat ☊
to put on/take off a hat ☊ hat ☊
hate sth: I hate spinach. ☊ hate ☊
I hate Monday mornings. ☊ hate ☊
I hate it when people cry. ☊ hate ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ hate ☊
hate doing sth: She hates making mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
I hate coming home late. ☊ hate ☊
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. ☊ hate ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't been there. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. ☊ hate ☊
I'd hate anything to happen to him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself: The two boys hated each other. ☊ hate ☊
He was her most hated enemy. ☊ hate ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a look of hate ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
a profound hatred of war ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. ☊ have ☊
I'm having treatment for my back problem. ☊ have ☊
to have a wash/shower/bath ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
have sth to do: I must go—I have a bus to catch. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
The house has gas-fired central heating. ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
He had a new car and a boat. ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
I can't get that tune out of my head. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
The meal worked out at $20 a head. ☊ a/per head ☊
The boat was heading out to sea. ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
a healthy diet/climate/lifestyle ☊ healthy ☊
a shampoo that keeps hair looking healthy ☊ healthy ☊
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? ☊ hear ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
hear what...: We'd better hear what they have to say. ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
Things are going well from what I hear. ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
hear what, how, etc...: Did you hear what happened? ☊ hear ☊
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
Return the pan to the heat and stir. ☊ heat ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
Heat rises. ☊ heat ☊
The fire gave out a fierce heat. ☊ heat ☊
to increase/reduce the heat ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
Set the oven to a low/high/moderate heat. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
to suffer from the heat ☊ heat ☊
the afternoon/midday heat ☊ heat ☊
The heat in the factory was unbearable. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
Who turned the heating off? ☊ heating ☊
What type of heating do you have? ☊ heating ☊
a gas heating system ☊ heating ☊
heating bills ☊ heating ☊
heavy breathing/snoring ☊ heavy ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
Many young people today are too heavy (= fat). ☊ heavy ☊
Her father carried a heavy burden of responsibility. ☊ heavy ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. ☊ height ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
What the hell do you think you are doing? ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
She couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I couldn't help it if the bus was late (= it wasn't my fault). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
The offer of help came too late. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
That must be her now. ☊ her ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
She hesitated before replying. ☊ hesitate ☊
He seemed to hesitate a second. ☊ hesitate ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she hesitated. ☊ hesitate ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
I keep my private papers hidden. ☊ hide ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
The brim of his hat hid half his face. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
I could not hide my joy at seeing him again. ☊ hide ☊
foods which are high in fat ☊ high ☊
a high-fat diet ☊ high ☊
a high temperature/speed/price ☊ high ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
They were flying at high altitude. ☊ high ☊
What's the highest mountain in the US? ☊ high ☊
I can't sing that high. ☊ high ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
an interstate highway ☊ highway ☊
Highway patrol officers closed the road. ☊ highway ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. ☊ hold ☊
The girl held her father's hand tightly. ☊ hold ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. ☊ hold on ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
She leaves home at 7 every day. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
I'll call you from home later. ☊ home ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
Oh no, I left my purse at home. ☊ at home ☊
He lived at home (= with his parents) until he was thirty. ☊ at home ☊
Sit down and make yourself at home. ☊ at home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
What time did you get home last night? ☊ home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
a picture/curtain/coat hook ☊ hook ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. ☊ horror ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
He had to go to the hospital for treatment. ☊ hospital ☊
a psychiatric/mental hospital ☊ hospital ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
a hot bath ☊ hot ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
Eat it while it's hot. ☊ hot ☊
We stayed at/in a hotel. ☊ hotel ☊
The minimum wage was set at £5.80 an hour. ☊ hour ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
What are your office hours? ☊ hour ☊
Let's have the party at my house. ☊ house ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
public/private housing ☊ housing ☊
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. ☊ how ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
How much are those earrings (= What do they cost)? ☊ how ☊
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes. ☊ huge ☊
huge amounts of data ☊ huge ☊
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. ☊ hunting ☊
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. ☊ hurry ☊
Hurry up! We're going to be late. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Ouch! That hurt! ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
What's the idea of the game? ☊ idea ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
What gave you the idea that he'd be here? ☊ idea ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
I had some idea of what the job would be like. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
It might be an idea (= it would be sensible) to try again later. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
She's the ideal candidate for the job. ☊ ideal ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth: She was able to identify her attacker. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
I'd be grateful if you would keep it a secret. ☊ if ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ☊ ill ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. ☊ imaginary ☊
a vivid/fertile imagination ☊ imagination ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ 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 what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth doing sth: I can just imagine him saying that! ☊ imagine ☊
imagine sb/sth to be/do sth: I had imagined her to be older than that. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The prospects for the immediate future are good. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient for sth: impatient for change ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
imply sth: The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. ☊ imply ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
They attach great importance to the project. ☊ importance ☊
the relative importance of the two ideas ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
It's in that drawer. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
the man in the hat ☊ in ☊
They sat in rows. ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
He escaped death by an inch. ☊ inch ☊
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. ☊ incident ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
a border/diplomatic incident ☊ incident ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
independence celebrations ☊ independence ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
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 ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate where, which, etc...: He indicated where the furniture was to go. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: She indicated that I was to sit down. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect attack ☊ indirect ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
the catering/tourist, etc. industry ☊ industry ☊
It was inevitable that there would be job losses. ☊ inevitable ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
an ear/throat, etc. infection ☊ infection ☊
the influence of the climate on agricultural production ☊ influence ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. ☊ influence ☊
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
an informal atmosphere ☊ informal ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
in the initial stages (= at the beginning) of the campaign ☊ initial ☊
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
to seize/lose the initiative ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. ☊ insert ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
Inside the box was a gold watch. ☊ inside ☊
For years we had little knowledge of what life was like inside China. ☊ inside ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
You've got your sweater on inside out. ☊ inside out ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
to have adequate insurance cover ☊ insurance ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
Interest rates have risen by 1%. ☊ interest ☊
high rates of interest ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
I watched with interest. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
They were interrupted by a knock at the door. ☊ interrupt ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
The FBI has been called in to investigate. ☊ investigate ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
Have you ordered the wedding invitations yet? ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating habit ☊ irritating ☊
an irritating cough/rash ☊ irritating ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
Look! It's going up that tree. ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
She finds it boring at home. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
I find it strange that she doesn't want to go. ☊ it ☊
It's quite warm at the moment. ☊ it ☊
It's Spain that they're going to, not Portugal. ☊ it ☊
It was three weeks later that he heard the news. ☊ it ☊
I'm afraid that's it—we've lost. ☊ that is it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
The cat was washing itself. ☊ itself ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job ☊ job ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
the place where the two paths join ☊ join ☊
join sth: The path joins the road near the trees. ☊ join ☊
inflammation of the knee joint ☊ joint ☊
They often make jokes at each other's expense. ☊ joke ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
To his great joy, she accepted. ☊ joy ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
the panel of judges at the flower show ☊ judge ☊
What gives you the right to judge other people? ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
To judge from what he said, he was very disappointed. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
jump sth: Can you jump that gate? ☊ jump ☊
The horse fell at the last jump. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
just what...: It's just what I wanted! ☊ just ☊
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. ☊ just ☊
The water's just about to boil. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
keen (that...): We are keen that our school should get involved too. ☊ keen ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
keep sth for sb: Please keep a seat for me. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb sth: Please keep me a seat. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. ☊ kick ☊
He aimed a kick at the dog. ☊ kick ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
The weather was very kind to us. ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
'Do have another.' 'That's very kind of you (= thank you).' ☊ kind ☊
to treat sb with kindness and consideration ☊ kindness ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
These jeans are torn at the knee. ☊ knee ☊
a knee patch ☊ knee ☊
a hand-knitted sweater ☊ knitted ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
knock at/on sth: Somebody was knocking on the window. ☊ knock ☊
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. ☊ knock ☊
There was a knock on/at the door. ☊ knock ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: I know (that) people's handwriting changes as they get older. ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. ☊ know ☊
I didn't know what he was talking about. ☊ know ☊
know (of/about sth): 'You've got a flat tyre.' 'I know.' ☊ know ☊
'What's the answer?' 'I don't know.' ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ 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 ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
'What a ridiculous situation!' 'I know.' ☊ I know ☊
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. ☊ I know ☊
God knows what else they might find. ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
a research laboratory ☊ laboratory ☊
laboratory experiments/tests ☊ laboratory ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
The price will include the labour and materials. ☊ labour ☊
He was with an attractive young lady. ☊ lady ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
flat/undulating/hilly, etc. land ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The troops landed at dawn. ☊ land ☊
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Who's the rather large (= fat) lady in the hat? ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
It was largely a matter of trial and error. ☊ largely ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
Sorry I'm late—am I the last? ☊ last ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
in the late afternoon ☊ late ☊
in late summer ☊ late ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
In later life he started playing golf. ☊ late ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
a late Victorian house ☊ late ☊
his late plays ☊ late ☊
a late goal ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
I'm sorry I'm late. ☊ late ☊
She's late for work every day. ☊ late ☊
My flight was an hour late. ☊ late ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of this train. ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
Some children are very late developers. ☊ late ☊
Let's go home—it's getting late. ☊ late ☊
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. ☊ late ☊
What are you doing up at this late hour? ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
It's too late to save her now. ☊ be too late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
I'm afraid you're too late to apply for the job. ☊ be too late ☊
The doctors did all they could, but it was too late. ☊ be too late ☊
I got up late. ☊ late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
She has to work late tomorrow. ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
She married late. ☊ late ☊
The birthday card arrived three days late. ☊ late ☊
late in March/the afternoon ☊ late ☊
It happened late last year. ☊ late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
There's a good film on late. ☊ late ☊
Late that evening, there was a knock at the door. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
They worked late into the night to finish the report. ☊ late ☊
She's left it too late to apply for the job. ☊ too late ☊
I realized the truth too late. ☊ too late ☊
See you later. ☊ later ☊
I met her again three years later. ☊ later ☊
His father died later that year. ☊ later ☊
We're going to Rome later in the year. ☊ later ☊
She later became a doctor. ☊ later ☊
I'm going out later on. ☊ later on ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
the later part of the seventeenth century ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
the latest unemployment figures ☊ latest ☊
the latest craze/fashion/trend ☊ latest ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
Have you heard the latest news? ☊ latest ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. ☊ latter ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
laugh (at/about sth): You never laugh at my jokes! ☊ laugh ☊
Everybody laughs at my accent. ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
He's at law school. ☊ law ☊
What made you go into law? ☊ law ☊
a federal/state law ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. ☊ law ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank ☊ lead ☊
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. ☊ lead ☊
He was not a natural leader. ☊ leader ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
learn sth from sb/sth: I learned a lot from my father. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
It'll take a year, at the very least. ☊ at the (very) least ☊
It'll cost at least 500 dollars. ☊ at least ☊
She must be at least 40. ☊ at least ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
I've known her at least as long as you have. ☊ at least ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
You could at least listen to what he says. ☊ at least ☊
Well, at least they weren't bored. ☊ at least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
The soles are made of leather. ☊ leather ☊
a leather-bound book ☊ leather ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ leave ☊
My secretary has threatened to leave. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Some children leave school at 16. ☊ leave ☊
leave for...: The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: I hate leaving home. ☊ leave ☊
The plane leaves Heathrow at 12.35. ☊ leave ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
to attend a series of lectures on Jane Austen ☊ lecture ☊
Turn left at the intersection. ☊ left ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
Has he returned that book you lent him? ☊ lend ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
What did we do last lesson? ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
Let's not tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
Don't let's tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
The cat wants to be let out. ☊ let ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
a test that checks the level of alcohol in the blood ☊ level ☊
a relatively low/high level of crime ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
life and death ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
Hundreds of lives were threatened when the building collapsed. ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
a room with good natural light ☊ light ☊
We were just making light conversation. ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
The little girl was as light as a feather. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
He's very like his father. ☊ like ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? ☊ like ☊
Students were angry at being treated like children. ☊ like ☊
Don't look at me like that. ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
like it when...: I like it when you do that. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. ☊ like ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
How can they afford it? That's what I'd like to know. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
Look at line 5 of the text. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
a liquid lunch (= alcoholic drinks, rather than food) ☊ liquid ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
He had been listening at the door. ☊ listen ☊
French literature ☊ literature ☊
great works of literature ☊ literature ☊
3 litres of water ☊ litre ☊
What a nasty little man! ☊ little ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
I understood little of what he said. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
Everything has become just that little bit harder. ☊ little ☊
He's the greatest player who ever lived. ☊ live ☊
Both her children still live at home. ☊ live ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
We saw a real live rattlesnake! ☊ live ☊
a lively debate ☊ lively ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) ☊ local ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago ☊ located ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
all those lonely nights at home watching TV ☊ lonely ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
That book looks interesting. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
look (at sth): Look at the time! We're going to be late. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. ☊ look ☊
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
I'll look out for you at the conference. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Passers-by simply looked on as he was attacked. ☊ look on ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
She has her father's good looks. ☊ look ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
Here, have a look at this. ☊ look ☊
Take a look at these figures! ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
A look passed between them (= they looked at each other). ☊ look ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
Check that the plug has not come loose. ☊ loose ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
The two problems are only loosely related. ☊ loosely ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
He lost his nerve at the last minute. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
The ship was lost at sea (= it sank). ☊ lose ☊
Sit down or you'll lose your seat. ☊ lose ☊
We are now operating at a loss. ☊ loss ☊
The loss of his wife was a great blow to him. ☊ loss ☊
She will be a great loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
I'm still looking for that lost file. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
What a lot of presents! ☊ lot ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
That music's too loud—please turn it down. ☊ loud ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
She looked particularly lovely that night. ☊ lovely ☊
What a lovely surprise! ☊ lovely ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
a nature-lover ☊ lover ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
jobs with low status ☊ low ☊
the lowest temperature ever recorded ☊ low ☊
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. ☊ low ☊
low-fat yogurt ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
flying at low altitude ☊ low ☊
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. ☊ luck ☊
What a piece of luck! ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
It was lucky for us that we were able to go. ☊ lucky ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
He lunched with a client at the Ritz. ☊ lunch ☊
to operate/run a machine ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
She's mad at me for being late. ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
I sat down to open the mail. ☊ mail ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
We have our main meal at lunchtime. ☊ main ☊
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. ☊ main ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
He made it clear that he objected. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
make sth (out) of sth: What's your shirt made of? ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
You made that up! ☊ make sth up ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30. ☊ male ☊
male attitudes to women ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
a male-dominated profession ☊ male ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall. ☊ mall ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
I've known her for a great many (= very many) years. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
There were as many as 200 people at the lecture. ☊ as many as... ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
He has his career path clearly mapped out. ☊ map sth out ☊
I hate marking exam papers. ☊ mark ☊
I spend at least six hours a week marking. ☊ mark ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
punctuation marks ☊ mark ☊
a burn/scratch mark ☊ mark ☊
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. ☊ market ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
My parents are celebrating 30 years of marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
He suffered a massive heart attack. ☊ massive ☊
They have a massive great house. ☊ massive ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
The curtains and carpet are a good match. ☊ match ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
a tennis match ☊ match ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
to win/lose a match ☊ match ☊
a box of matches ☊ match ☊
to strike a match (= to make it burn) ☊ match ☊
to put a match to sth (= set fire to sth) ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). ☊ match ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
The two sets of figures don't match. ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
A male bird sings to attract a mate. ☊ mate ☊
workmates/teammates/playmates/classmates ☊ mate ☊
my room-mate/flatmate ☊ mate ☊
Sorry mate, you'll have to wait. ☊ mate ☊
All right, mate? ☊ mate ☊
They've been best mates since school. ☊ mate ☊
I was with a mate. ☊ mate ☊
Do foxes ever mate with dogs? ☊ mate ☊
After mating, the female kills the male. ☊ mate ☊
a piece of material ☊ material ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
teaching materials ☊ material ☊
The company produces its own training material. ☊ material ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
material comforts ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
the material world ☊ material ☊
the school mathematics curriculum ☊ mathematics ☊
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. ☊ mathematics ☊
to study the properties of matter ☊ matter ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
She resigned over a matter of principle. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
Is anything the matter? ☊ matter ☊
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. ☊ matter ☊
There's something the matter with my eyes. ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
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 ☊
It's a private matter. ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
It should have been a simple matter to check. ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ 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 ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
It doesn't matter to me what you do. ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
the maximum speed/temperature/volume ☊ maximum ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. ☊ may ☊
Try not to eat between meals. ☊ meal ☊
What time would you like your evening meal? ☊ meal ☊
Your friendship means a great deal to me. ☊ mean ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to be sth: His father meant him to be an engineer. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? ☊ 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 ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ 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 ☊
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? ☊ 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 ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What does this sentence mean? ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this word? ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
a piece/slice of meat ☊ meat ☊
horse meat (= from a horse) ☊ meat ☊
dog meat (= for a dog) ☊ meat ☊
meat-eating animals ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
alternative medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. ☊ medium ☊
Choose medium to large tomatoes. ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. ☊ meet ☊
Will you meet me at the airport? ☊ meet ☊
They met up again later for a drink. ☊ meet up (with sb) ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. ☊ merely ☊
I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. ☊ merely ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
The train arrives at midday. ☊ midday ☊
the heat of the midday sun ☊ midday ☊
They had to leave at midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
We have to catch the midnight train. ☊ midnight ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
a mild climate ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
a mild state of shock ☊ mild ☊
She looked at him in mild surprise. ☊ mild ☊
The car must have been doing at least 100 miles an hour. ☊ mile ☊
a population of half a million ☊ million ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
She was in a disturbed state of mind. ☊ mind ☊
a creative/evil/suspicious mind ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
mind that...: He minded that he hadn't been asked. ☊ 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 ☊
That's mine. ☊ mine ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
Temperatures will fall to a minimum of 10 degrees. ☊ minimum ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
He looked at himself in the mirror. ☊ mirror ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
miss sb/sth: She will be greatly missed when she leaves. ☊ miss ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? ☊ miss ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
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 ☊
That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman. ☊ miss ☊
Our cat's gone missing again. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
a great/serious/terrible mistake ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
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 weather has been very mixed recently. ☊ mixed ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
I'd rather not talk about it in mixed company. ☊ mixed ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
Add the eggs to the mixture and beat well. ☊ mixture ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
We're busy at the moment (= now). ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
several months later ☊ month ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. ☊ more ☊
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? ☊ more ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
Who ate the most? ☊ most ☊
What did you enjoy (the) most? ☊ most ☊
It was what she wanted most of all. ☊ 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 the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). ☊ mouth ☊
The creature was foaming at the mouth. ☊ mouth ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
What's the date of your move? ☊ move ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
Troy watched her every movement. ☊ movement ☊
Have you seen the latest Miyazaki movie? ☊ movie ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
He kept mum about what he'd seen. ☊ keep mum ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
a murder case/investigation/trial ☊ murder ☊
What was the murder weapon? ☊ murder ☊
I must ask you not to do that again. ☊ must ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
You must be hungry after all that walking. ☊ must ☊
He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted. ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
What's your name? ☊ name ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). ☊ name ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ name ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
a national election ☊ national ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
He's a natural leader. ☊ natural ☊
the natural agility of a cat ☊ natural ☊
the natural processes of language learning ☊ natural ☊
It's only natural to worry about your children. ☊ natural ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
It was my natural instinct to defend myself. ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
She was the natural choice for the job. ☊ natural ☊
natural disasters ☊ natural ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
natural yogurt (= with no flavour added) ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children. ☊ naturally ☊
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' ☊ naturally ☊
naturally occurring chemicals ☊ naturally ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
to be naturally artistic ☊ naturally ☊
a naturally gifted athlete ☊ naturally ☊
Most birds are naturally timid. ☊ naturally ☊
the changing nature of society ☊ nature ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
My work is very specialized in nature. ☊ nature ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
It's not in his nature to be unkind. ☊ nature ☊
She is very sensitive by nature. ☊ nature ☊
We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness). ☊ nature ☊
the beauties of nature ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
nature conservation ☊ nature ☊
the forces/laws of nature ☊ nature ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
a state near (to) death ☊ near ☊
a neat desk ☊ neat ☊
neat handwriting ☊ neat ☊
neat rows of books ☊ neat ☊
She was wearing a neat black suit. ☊ neat ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
He had a neat methodical mind. ☊ neat ☊
neatly folded clothes ☊ neatly ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
Her pregnancy test was negative. ☊ negative ☊
a negative form/sentence ☊ negative ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. ☊ neither ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
a newly created job ☊ newly ☊
What's the latest news? ☊ news ☊
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! ☊ news ☊
That's great news. ☊ news ☊
Have you had any news of Patrick? ☊ news ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
to listen to/watch the news ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
She works for the local newspaper (= the company that produces it). ☊ newspaper ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
What happened next? ☊ next ☊
We sat next to each other. ☊ next to ☊
nice weather ☊ nice ☊
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
a nice hot bath ☊ nice ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
the night train/boat/flight ☊ night ☊
Let's go out on Saturday night. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
I'm working late tomorrow night. ☊ night ☊
She was chatting away, nineteen to the dozen. ☊ talk, etc. nineteen to the dozen ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
Nobody knew what to say. ☊ nobody ☊
a rattling noise ☊ noise ☊
What's that noise? ☊ noise ☊
The engine is very noisy at high speed. ☊ noisy ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
No one was at home. ☊ no one ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ nor ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. ☊ normally ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
birds migrating from the north ☊ north ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
temperatures north of 35°C ☊ north ☊
Don't you eat meat? ☊ not ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
'What did you do at school?' 'Not a lot.' ☊ not ☊
'Thanks a lot.' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
'Will it bother you if I smoke?' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
He sat taking notes of everything that was said. ☊ note ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes ☊ note ☊
Please make a note of the dates. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. ☊ nothing ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
We did nothing at the weekend. ☊ nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
Take no notice of what he says. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
notice (that)...: I couldn't help noticing (that) she was wearing a wig. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
a novel feature ☊ novel ☊
It's too late now. ☊ now ☊
I've lived at home up till now. ☊ now ☊
That's all for now. ☊ now ☊
What do you want now? ☊ now ☊
Now, listen to what she's saying. ☊ now ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear explosion/attack/war ☊ nuclear ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
The number of homeless people has increased dramatically. ☊ number ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
They live at number 26. ☊ number ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise. ☊ object ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? ☊ observe ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. ☊ occupied ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
Sugar occurs naturally in fruit. ☊ occur ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean ☊ ocean ☊
at/after/before eleven o'clock ☊ o'clock ☊
There's something odd about that man. ☊ odd ☊
It's most odd that (= very odd that) she hasn't written. ☊ odd ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. ☊ odd ☊
She's been behaving very oddly lately. ☊ oddly ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
Can't you throw out that old bike of Tommy's? ☊ of ☊
the result of the debate ☊ of ☊
2 kilos of potatoes ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
Take your coat off. ☊ off ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
There's a bathroom off the main bedroom. ☊ off ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
He was not aware that he had committed an offence. ☊ offence ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
the investigating officer ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
Oh dear! What's happened now? ☊ oh ☊
an oil lamp/heater ☊ oil ☊
The meeting's at 2, OK? ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
At thirty years old, he was already earning £40 000 a year. ☊ 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 ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
We lived on an estate. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
What's on TV? ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
Put your coat on. ☊ on ☊
What did she have on (= what was she wearing)? ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
What's on at the movies? ☊ on ☊
Come here at once! ☊ at once ☊
All at once she lost her temper. ☊ all at once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
Once again the train was late. ☊ once again, once more ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
I'll see you at one (= one o'clock). ☊ 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 ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. ☊ open ☊
He has laid himself wide open to political attack. ☊ open ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
He was breathing through his open mouth. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
What time does the bank open? ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
Open your books at page 25. ☊ open ☊
The doors of the bus open automatically. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
The doctors operated last night. ☊ operate ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
a security operation ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. ☊ as opposed to ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
He sat down in the chair opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
students at opposite ends of the ability range ☊ opposite ☊
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
the Opposition spokesman on education ☊ opposition ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. ☊ or ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
She arrived early in order to get a good seat. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
the World Health Organization ☊ organization ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
At the end of the lease, the land will be returned to the original owner. ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
At that price, you could have bought an original! ☊ original ☊
Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. ☊ ought to ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
The boats are all out at sea. ☊ out ☊
a statue made out of bronze ☊ out ☊
I watched the car until it was out of sight. ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
Out with it! (= say what you know) ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
The estimate was out by more than $100. ☊ out ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
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 ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. ☊ outside ☊
I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside. ☊ outside ☊
It's warm enough to eat outside. ☊ outside ☊
an area of outstanding natural beauty ☊ outstanding ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
a cool/hot/moderate oven ☊ oven ☊
Try not to knock that vase over. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
He ruled over a great empire. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth: She still owes her father £3 000. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father ☊ owe ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
I think you owe us an explanation. ☊ owe ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
I have my very own room at last. ☊ own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
Don't tell me what to do—you don't own me! ☊ own ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
Attractive packaging can help to sell products. ☊ packaging ☊
patients suffering from acute back pain ☊ pain ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
the pain of separation ☊ pain ☊
a painful death ☊ painful ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
gloss/matt/acrylic paint ☊ paint ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. ☊ paint ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
painting and decorating ☊ painting ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. ☊ party ☊
Pass that book over. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. ☊ pass ☊
The road was so narrow that cars were unable to pass. ☊ pass ☊
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. ☊ pass ☊
There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me. ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
There's a bus at twenty minutes past the hour (= at 1.20, 2.20, etc.). ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
a concrete path ☊ path ☊
the garden path ☊ path ☊
Follow the path through the woods. ☊ path ☊
to walk along a path ☊ path ☊
The path led up a steep hill. ☊ path ☊
a coastal path ☊ path ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. ☊ path ☊
Three men blocked her path. ☊ path ☊
a career path ☊ path ☊
the path to success ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
I have run out of patience with her. ☊ patience ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
You'd try the patience of a saint! ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
cancer patients ☊ patient ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
She's very patient with young children. ☊ patient ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
changing patterns of behaviour ☊ pattern ☊
an irregular sleeping pattern ☊ pattern ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
a pattern of diamonds and squares ☊ pattern ☊
a shirt with a floral pattern ☊ pattern ☊
a knitting pattern ☊ pattern ☊
She bought a dress pattern and some material. ☊ pattern ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
Did he ever pay you back that $100 he owes you? ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
What method of payment do you prefer? ☊ payment ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
She felt at peace with the world. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
a peaceful atmosphere ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
That will be 45 pence, please. ☊ penny ☊
a state pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
At least ten people were killed in the crash. ☊ people ☊
There were a lot of people at the party. ☊ people ☊
He doesn't care what people think of him. ☊ people ☊
the native peoples of Siberia ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
a perfect copy/fit/match ☊ perfect ☊
What perfect timing! ☊ perfect ☊
The weather was perfect. ☊ perfect ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
You know perfectly well what I mean. ☊ perfectly ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
The performance starts at seven. ☊ performance ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
an Oscar-winning performance from Kate Winslet ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population ☊ perhaps ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
The church dates from the Norman period. ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
She would not permit herself to look at them. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
What sort of person would do a thing like that? ☊ person ☊
He's a fascinating person. ☊ person ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb/yourself that...: It will be difficult to persuade them that there's no other choice. ☊ persuade ☊
She had persuaded herself that life was not worth living. ☊ persuade ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
aerial/satellite photographs ☊ photograph ☊
They are having a physical relationship. ☊ physical ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
She was intimidated by his physical presence. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
I don't find him physically attractive. ☊ physically ☊
a sonata for violin and piano ☊ piano ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
Where did you pick up that idea? ☊ pick sth up ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
I'll pick you up at five. ☊ pick sb up ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
satellite pictures ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
a piece of cake/cheese/meat ☊ piece ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
Work always piles up at the end of the year. ☊ pile up ☊
Pin all the pieces of material together. ☊ pin ☊
The bedroom was decorated in pale pinks. ☊ pink ☊
Do you want to go for a pint later? ☊ pint ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
'I've lost it!' 'Oh, what a pity.' ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
Oh, that's a pity. ☊ pity ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
What about dinner at my place? ☊ place ☊
She's been offered a place at Bath to study Business. ☊ place ☊
I've set a place for you at the table. ☊ place ☊
We were looking for a place to eat. ☊ place ☊
The town has many excellent eating places. ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
A bomb had been placed under the seat. ☊ place ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
He made it plain that we should leave. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ plane ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
sandwiches on a plate ☊ plate ☊
a pile of dirty plates ☊ plate ☊
dinner plates ☊ plate ☊
a plate of sandwiches ☊ plate ☊
two large plates of pasta ☊ plate ☊
an oil/gas platform ☊ platform ☊
a launch platform (= for spacecraft ) ☊ platform ☊
a viewing platform giving stunning views over the valley ☊ platform ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
The train drew into the platform. ☊ platform ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
play sth to sb: Play that new piece to us. ☊ play ☊
play sb sth: Play us that new piece. ☊ play ☊
play sb at sth: Have you played her at squash yet? ☊ play ☊
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play pirates. ☊ play ☊
play at doing sth: They were playing at being cowboys. ☊ play ☊
the happy sounds of children at play ☊ play ☊
a pleasant climate/evening/place ☊ pleasant ☊
What a pleasant surprise! ☊ pleasant ☊
music that is pleasant to the ear ☊ pleasant ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
They always gave us plenty to eat. ☊ plenty ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
The temperature is plus four degrees. ☊ plus ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
a coat pocket ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
the point at which the river divides ☊ point ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
Can you explain that point again? ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
He pointed the gun at her head. ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. ☊ point ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a political debate/party/leader ☊ political ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
politically motivated crimes ☊ politically ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
freshwater pools ☊ pool ☊
a country poor in natural resources ☊ poor ☊
a poor sailor (= sb who easily gets sick at sea) ☊ poor ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
Muslims make up 55% of the population. ☊ population ☊
an increase in population ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
Japan has a population of nearly 130 million. ☊ population ☊
to control population growth ☊ population ☊
population density ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
They reached port at last. ☊ port ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
The delegates posed for a group photograph. ☊ pose ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
What would you do in my position? ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
a positive attitude/outlook ☊ positive ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. ☊ possibility ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
There are several possible explanations. ☊ possible ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
How could you possibly think that I had anything to do with it! ☊ possibly ☊
Could you possibly open that window? ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
Three soldiers were shot dead at a border post. ☊ post ☊
We will be creating 15 new posts next year. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
to catch/miss the post ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
You can buy your stamps at the post office. ☊ post office ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
She has great potential as an artist. ☊ potential ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan. ☊ pour ☊
The sweat was pouring off her. ☊ pour ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful athlete ☊ powerful ☊
Cool, loose-fitting clothes are practical in a hot climate. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
The theatre was practically empty. ☊ practically ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. ☊ pregnant ☊
Preparation for the party started early. ☊ preparation ☊
food preparation ☊ preparation ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
wedding preparations ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. ☊ prepare ☊
The police officer read out a prepared statement. ☊ prepared ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
There were 200 people present at the meeting. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
What can I get him for a birthday present? ☊ present ☊
I'm sorry he's out at present (= now). ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
Are you presenting a paper at the conference? ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ president ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. ☊ press ☊
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. ☊ presumably ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
We pretended (that) nothing had happened. ☊ pretend ☊
She pretended (that) she was his niece. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
That performance was pretty impressive. ☊ pretty ☊
You look so pretty in that dress! ☊ pretty ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
Boat for sale, price £2 000 ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. ☊ pride ☊
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
Do you want your address printed at the top of the letter? ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
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 ☊
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. ☊ private ☊
a politician's private life ☊ private ☊
private banks ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
private doctors ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
They were sharing a private joke. ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
Those are my father's private papers. ☊ private ☊
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. ☊ private ☊
The villa has its own private beach. ☊ private ☊
Can we speak privately? ☊ privately ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
a privately owned company ☊ privately ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
She smiled, but privately she was furious. ☊ privately ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
a consultation process ☊ process ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Our cat produced kittens last week. ☊ produce ☊
a factory that produces microchips ☊ produce ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
wheat/oil/car, etc. production ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
professional qualifications/skills ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
He was made (a) professor at the age of 40. ☊ professor ☊
The sale generated record profits. ☊ profit ☊
We should be able to sell the house at a profit. ☊ profit ☊
the university's graduate programs ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
a theatre programme ☊ programme ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
Which programme do you want to watch? ☊ programme ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
Please be quiet—examination in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
Her work shows great promise. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
They arrived promptly at two o'clock. ☊ promptly ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
propose to do sth: What do you propose to do now? ☊ propose ☊
What would you propose? ☊ propose ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
At 25 he was an unemployed musician with no prospects. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
protect (against/from sth): a paint that helps protect against rust ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
data protection laws ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. ☊ protest ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
What are you trying to prove? ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
He later publicly apologized for his comments. ☊ publicly ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
the publication date ☊ publication ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
There has been a great deal of publicity surrounding his disappearance. ☊ publicity ☊
publicity material ☊ publicity ☊
The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt. ☊ publicity ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
He pulled on his sweater. ☊ pull ☊
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. ☊ pull out (of sth) ☊
He pulled up at the traffic lights. ☊ pull up ☊
He felt the pull of paternal love. ☊ pull ☊
the earth's gravitational pull ☊ pull ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
Please ensure that you purchase your ticket in advance. ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
The drapes are purely decorative. ☊ purely ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
She left the theatre, hotly pursued by the press. ☊ pursue ☊
Police pursued the car at high speed. ☊ pursue ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
I couldn't read what she had put. ☊ put ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ put sb off ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
It's a great book. I couldn't put it down. ☊ put sth down ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities ☊ quantity ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Let's look at the question of security. ☊ question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
Try to be quick! We're late already. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
She quit school at 16. ☊ quit ☊
I don't quite know what to do next. ☊ quite ☊
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. ☊ quite ☊
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
a boat/horse/road, etc. race ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
a radio programme/station ☊ radio ☊
Her father worked on the railways. ☊ railway ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
It hardly rained at all last summer. ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. ☊ in/within range (of sth) ☊
The cat stayed well out of range of the children. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid pulse/heartbeat ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
We rarely agree on what to do. ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour. ☊ rate ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
the annual crime/divorce rate ☊ rate ☊
His pulse rate dropped suddenly. ☊ rate ☊
a high success/failure rate ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
They rated him highly as a colleague. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + noun: She is currently rated number two in the world. ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
I didn't fail the exam; in fact I did rather well! ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
It was rather a difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
He looks rather like his father. ☊ rather ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
She'd rather die than give a speech. ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
raw meat ☊ raw ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
reincarnation ☊ re- ☊
(+ adv./prep.): 'Grab the end of the rope.' 'I can't reach that far!' ☊ reach ☊
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
read that...: I read that he had resigned. ☊ read ☊
reading matter/material ☊ reading ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
Are you any good at map reading? ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
real leather ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
It doesn't really matter. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. ☊ reason ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
record (sth): Did you remember to record that programme for me? ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
She always referred to Ben as 'that nice man'. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
I promised not to refer to the matter again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
a blunt/flat/curt refusal ☊ refusal ☊
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. ☊ refusal ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
He regards himself as a patriot. ☊ regard ☊
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. ☊ regard ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
regard for sb/sth: I had great regard for his abilities. ☊ regard ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
The teacher called the register (= checked who was present at school). ☊ register ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
regular breathing ☊ regular ☊
a regular pulse/heartbeat ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind. ☊ relate ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Many adults can't relate to children. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
These problems are closely related. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
Are you related to Margaret? ☊ related ☊
We're distantly related. ☊ related ☊
related languages ☊ related ☊
The llama is related to the camel. ☊ related ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
US-Chinese relations ☊ relation ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ 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 ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ relation ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
Is he any relation to you? ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ relationship ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
an inverse relationship ☊ relationship ☊
a father-son relationship ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
the position of the sun relative to the earth ☊ relative ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
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 ☊
a close/distant relative ☊ relative ☊
her friends and relatives ☊ relative ☊
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. ☊ relative ☊
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. ☊ relatively speaking ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. ☊ relaxed ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
Death released him from his suffering. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
to monitor radiation releases ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
the latest new releases ☊ release ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
What a relief! ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
religious education (= education about religion) ☊ religious ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
What exactly did you mean by that last remark? ☊ remark ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
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 ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
That smell reminds me of France. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? ☊ repeat ☊
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
a repeating pattern/design ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise ☊ repeat ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) ☊ repeat ☊
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: to repeat a question ☊ repeat ☊
I'm sorry—could you repeat that? ☊ repeat ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
repeated absences from work ☊ repeated ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. ☊ report ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
He's already been reported twice for arriving late. ☊ report ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. ☊ report ☊
a weather report ☊ report ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
a representative of the UN ☊ representative ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
a union representative ☊ representative ☊
The committee includes representatives from industry. ☊ representative ☊
a sales representative ☊ representative ☊
She's our representative in France. ☊ representative ☊
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
a representative sample of teachers ☊ representative ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
to have a good/bad reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
a resident of the United States ☊ resident ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
the allocation of limited resources ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
I have the greatest respect for your brother. ☊ respect ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
In this respect we are very fortunate. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
We went out to a restaurant to celebrate. ☊ restaurant ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
a soil that retains moisture ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
At 60, he was now approaching retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
The boat rocked up and down in rhythm with the sea. ☊ rhythm ☊
the rhythm of her breathing ☊ rhythm ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
a rich chocolate cake ☊ rich ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
She hitched a ride to the station. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
a motorcycle dispatch rider ☊ rider ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
Take a right turn at the intersection. ☊ right ☊
That sausage doesn't smell right. ☊ right ☊
If only I could have helped put matters right. ☊ right ☊
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
Turn right at the end of the street. ☊ right ☊
I told him right off what I thought of him. ☊ right away/off ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
She seated me on her right. ☊ right ☊
What gives you the right to do that? ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth up: I'll ring you up later. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
She rang to say she'd be late. ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
There was a ring at the door. ☊ ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ risk ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
on the banks of the river (= the ground at the side of a river) ☊ river ☊
a boat on the river ☊ river ☊
He was walking along the road when he was attacked. ☊ road ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ 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 ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. ☊ roll ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
a flat/sloping roof ☊ roof ☊
a thatched/slate, etc. roof ☊ roof ☊
There's room for one more at the table. ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
It was too rough to sail that night. ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. ☊ rough ☊
They all left at roughly the same time. ☊ roughly ☊
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. ☊ roughly ☊
a round plate ☊ round ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
A large crowd had gathered round to watch. ☊ round ☊
She looked round at the sound of his voice. ☊ round ☊
Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
We sat in a row at the back of the room. ☊ row ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Our seats are five rows from the front. ☊ row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth/yourself against sth: The cat rubbed itself against my legs. ☊ rub ☊
rub at sth: I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. ☊ rub ☊
Rubbish! You're not fat. ☊ rubbish ☊
rude (to do sth): It's rude to speak when you're eating. ☊ rude ☊
'What do you want?' she asked rudely. ☊ rudely ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
run sth: to run the marathon ☊ run ☊
I had to run to catch the bus. ☊ run ☊
She used to run when she was at college. ☊ run ☊
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
She took the stairs at a run. ☊ run ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
What's the rush? ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
Her work was so poor that she was given the sack. ☊ sack ☊
a sad state of affairs ☊ sad ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
sad (to do sth): We are very sad to hear that you are leaving. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): I was sad that she had to go. ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We have been assured that our jobs are safe (= we are not in danger of losing them). ☊ safe ☊
I'm worried about the safety of the treatment. ☊ safety ☊
We watched the lions from the safety of the car. ☊ safety ☊
sail sth: to sail the Atlantic ☊ sail ☊
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. ☊ sail ☊
As the boat moved down the river the wind began to fill the sails. ☊ sail ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
potato salad ☊ salad ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
I bought a coat in the sales. ☊ sale ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type). ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. ☊ same ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
a look/smile of satisfaction ☊ satisfaction ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
a satisfied smile ☊ satisfied ☊
a satisfied customer ☊ satisfied ☊
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. ☊ satisfied ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
a satisfying meal ☊ satisfying ☊
a satisfying experience ☊ satisfying ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce ☊ sauce ☊
Save data frequently. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
I'm not very good at saving. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: Say you lose your job: what would you do then? ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
'That was marvellous,' said Daniel. ☊ say ☊
That's a terrible thing to say. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'What do you want it for?' 'I'd rather not say.' ☊ say ☊
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 ☊
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales ☊ scale ☊
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10 ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
scared (that...): I'm scared (that) I'm going to fall. ☊ scared ☊
I was scared to death (= very frightened). ☊ scared ☊
the scene of the accident/attack/crime ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
We are trying desperately to keep to our schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes ☊ scheme ☊
Which school do they attend? ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still at school. ☊ school ☊
School begins at 9. ☊ school ☊
The kids are at/in school until 3.30. ☊ school ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
What's the score now? ☊ score ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
We scratched some of the dirt away. ☊ scratch ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
Does the cat scratch? ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (at sth): Try not to scratch. ☊ scratch ☊
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
a scratch on the paintwork ☊ scratch ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea. ☊ sea ☊
It happened on the second night at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
They were lost at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
He searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
to book/reserve a seat (= for a concert, etc.) ☊ seat ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
She sat back in her seat. ☊ seat ☊
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. ☊ seat ☊
Please take a seat (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
a child seat (= for a child in a car) ☊ seat ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
She still looks so young. What's her secret? ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
The report has a section on accidents at work. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? ☊ security ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: Can't you see (that) he's taking advantage of you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
You ought to see a doctor about that cough. ☊ see ☊
What is it you want to see me about? ☊ see ☊
Guess who I saw at the party last night! ☊ see ☊
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night? ☊ see ☊
Fifty thousand people saw the match. ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
Do whatever seems best to you. ☊ seem ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
seem to do/be/have sth: They seem to know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
People aren't always what they seem to be. ☊ seem ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
sell for/at sth: The pens sell for just 50p each. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
a member of the Senate ☊ senate ☊
a Senate committee ☊ senate ☊
Senator McCarthy ☊ senator ☊
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009. ☊ senator ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
She sent for the latest sales figures. ☊ send for sth ☊
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
That's a sensitive area. ☊ sensitive ☊
to be under sentence of death ☊ sentence ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
separate bedrooms ☊ separate ☊
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat. ☊ separate ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
It happened on three separate occasions. ☊ separate ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth: Separate the eggs (= separate the yolk from the white). ☊ separate ☊
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 from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
The war separated many families. ☊ 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 separated last year. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
Last year's figures are shown separately. ☊ separately ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
a legal separation ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
They pose a serious threat to security. ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
We take threats of this kind very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
They treat their mother like a servant. ☊ servant ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ 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 ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
to hold/attend a service ☊ service ☊
She has just celebrated 25 years' service with the company. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
Smith's Catering Services (= a company) offers the best value. ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
Two soccer fans plunged to their deaths after a heavy drinking session. ☊ session ☊
We sat and watched the sun setting. ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
They haven't set a date for their wedding yet. ☊ set ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
She settled in Vienna after her father's death. ☊ settle ☊
Good, that's settled, then. ☊ settle ☊
Bob will be there?That settles it. I'm not coming. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
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 ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
We sat down in the shade of the wall. ☊ shade ☊
The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade. ☊ shade ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
I said that I should be pleased to help. ☊ shall ☊
What shall we do this weekend? ☊ shall ☊
Let's look at it again, shall we? ☊ shall ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) ☊ shallow ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
What a shame they couldn't come. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? ☊ shape ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
a share certificate ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. ☊ sharp ☊
It was very sharp of you to see that! ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
He heard a sharp intake of breath. ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
sharply contrasting attitudes to work ☊ sharply ☊
He drew his breath in sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
The spring jutted sharply through the mattress. ☊ sharply ☊
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' ☊ she ☊
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? ☊ she ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
The team suffered a shock defeat in the first round. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
We were all shocked at the news of his death. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb to do sth: I was shocked to hear that he had resigned. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
What's your shoe size? ☊ shoe ☊
shoot (sth) (at sb/sth): troops shooting at the enemy ☊ shoot ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
He likes to shop at the local market. ☊ shop ☊
We do our shopping on Saturdays. ☊ shopping ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
Someone took a shot at the car. ☊ shot ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
I said (that) I should be glad to help. ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. ☊ shout ☊
shout at sb to do sth: She shouted at him to shut the gate. ☊ shout ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. ☊ show ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
show sb + adv./prep.: The attendant showed us to our seats. ☊ show ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
show sb that...: Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
It was getting late when she finally showed up. ☊ show up ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
scattered showers ☊ shower ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
The doors open and shut automatically. ☊ shut ☊
The bank shuts at 4. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
The theatre shut down after more than half a century. ☊ shut down ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. ☊ sick ☊
I'm sick to death of all of you! ☊ sick ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
If you eat any more cake you'll make yourself sick. ☊ sick ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
the darker side of human nature ☊ side ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
She sat on the side of the bed. ☊ side ☊
A van was parked at the side of the road. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
A path went up the side of the hill. ☊ side ☊
satellite links to the other side of the world ☊ side ☊
people on both sides of the Atlantic ☊ side ☊
He looked sideways at her. ☊ sideways ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
She sat sideways on the chair. ☊ sideways ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
The boat disappeared from sight. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
I have been known to faint at the sight of blood. ☊ sight ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
At an agreed signal they left the room. ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? ☊ signature ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
At last the traffic fell silent. ☊ silent ☊
That was a silly thing to do! ☊ silly ☊
We had to wear these silly little hats. ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
I haven't eaten since breakfast. ☊ since ☊
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. ☊ since ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
sing sth: Now I'd like to sing a song by the Beatles. ☊ sing ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
We eat rice every single day. ☊ single ☊
The foundations of the building are starting to sink. ☊ sink ☊
a battleship sunk by a torpedo ☊ sink ☊
The little boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ sink ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
She was sitting at her desk. ☊ sit ☊
She always sits in that chair. ☊ sit ☊
sit doing sth: We sat talking for hours. ☊ sit ☊
He sat down on the bed. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
They sat down to consider the problem. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
the site of the battle ☊ site ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
the present economic/financial/political, etc. situation ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
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 ☊
What size do you take? ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
It's similar in size to a tomato. ☊ size ☊
We were shocked at the size of his debts. ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
I slept at my sister's house last night (= stayed the night there). ☊ sleep ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
What are our sleeping arrangements here (= where shall we sleep)? ☊ sleep ☊
Go to sleep—it's late. ☊ sleep ☊
Cut the meat into thin slices. ☊ slice ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
The ship sliced the water. ☊ slice ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
slide (sth) + adj.: The automatic doors slid open. ☊ slide ☊
He slid a shy look at Claire. ☊ slide ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
The picture was at a slight angle. ☊ slight ☊
That's three times she's beaten me—I must be slipping! ☊ slip ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
His hat had slipped over one eye. ☊ slip ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
The path sloped gently down. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
Collecting data is a painfully slow process. ☊ slow ☊
a slow, lingering death ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
They're having a relatively small wedding. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
You look very smart in that suit. ☊ smart ☊
smell of sth: His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ smell ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
What's that smell? ☊ smell ☊
Yuk! What a smell! ☊ smell ☊
smile at sb/sth: She smiled at him and he smiled back. ☊ smile ☊
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. ☊ smile ☊
Her eyes smiled up at him. ☊ smile ☊
Twelve hours later she was all smiles again. ☊ all smiles ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish ☊ smooth ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
He sat there ever so quietly. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
We meet at work, but never socially. ☊ socially ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
soft feather pillows ☊ soft ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
The boat bumped against a solid object. ☊ solid ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
There's someone at the door. ☊ someone ☊
We stopped for something to eat. ☊ something ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
I could just eat a little something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
She called at something after ten o'clock. ☊ something ☊
a new comedy aimed at thirty-somethings (= people between thirty and forty years old) ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
to have a sore throat ☊ sore ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
You'll be sorry if I catch you! ☊ sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I'd rather you didn't go. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
Sorry I'm late! ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
'What sort of music do you like?' 'Oh, all sorts.' ☊ sort ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
There were snacks—peanuts, olives, that sort of thing. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound ☊ sound ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
source material ☊ source ☊
warmer weather coming from the south ☊ south ☊
That desk takes up too much space. ☊ space ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
to speak at a conference ☊ speak ☊
speak sth: What language is it they're speaking? ☊ speak ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
He was a guest speaker at the conference. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
a native speaker of English ☊ speaker ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
What are your special interests? ☊ special ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
a magazine aimed specifically at working women ☊ specifically ☊
Several people made speeches at the wedding. ☊ speech ☊
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) ☊ speech ☊
The car was gathering speed. ☊ speed ☊
at high/low/full/top speed ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). ☊ speed ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
C—A—T spells 'cat'. ☊ spell ☊
a spell of warm weather ☊ spell ☊
There will be rain at first, with sunny spells later. ☊ spell ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. ☊ spider ☊
a spinning ice skater ☊ spin ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. ☊ split ☊
a debate that has split the country down the middle ☊ split ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
What's your favourite sport? ☊ sport ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
a throat spray ☊ spray ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
The cat crouched ready to spring. ☊ spring ☊
The attacker sprang out at her from a doorway. ☊ spring ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ 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 ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
The children are at different stages of development. ☊ stage ☊
The product is at the design stage. ☊ stage ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
at the bottom/top of the stairs ☊ stair ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
a date stamp ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
I can't stand it when you do that. ☊ stand ☊
The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield. ☊ stand ☊
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' ☊ stand for sth ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
There were no seats left so I had to stand up. ☊ stand up ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ 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 ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
What star rating does this restaurant have? ☊ star ☊
Defeat was staring them in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
They were staring defeat in the face. ☊ be staring sth in the face ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
Hotel prices start at €50 a night for a double room. ☊ start ☊
What time are we starting tomorrow? ☊ start ☊
start (up): There are a lot of small businesses starting up in that area. ☊ start ☊
start sth (up): They decided to start a catering business. ☊ start ☊
She started a yoga class at work. ☊ start ☊
start sth: I start work at nine. ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. ☊ start ☊
matters/affairs of state ☊ state ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
a state-owned company ☊ state ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
the southern states of the US ☊ state ☊
the Baltic States ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
a confused state of mind ☊ state ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
You're not in a fit state to drive. ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
a state tax ☊ state ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
He tuned to another station. ☊ station ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
a petrol station ☊ station ☊
a gas station ☊ station ☊
an agricultural research station ☊ station ☊
a pollution monitoring station ☊ station ☊
I get off at the next station. ☊ station ☊
the main station ☊ station ☊
Penn Station ☊ station ☊
a train station ☊ station ☊
a railway station ☊ station ☊
a tube/an underground station ☊ station ☊
a subway station ☊ station ☊
a bus/coach station ☊ station ☊
a bronze/marble statue ☊ statue ☊
a statue of Apollo ☊ statue ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
The party was denied legal status. ☊ status ☊
low status jobs ☊ status ☊
to have a high social status ☊ status ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
She achieved celebrity status overnight. ☊ status ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
I'm staying late at the office tonight. ☊ stay ☊
My hat won't stay on! ☊ stay ☊
We stayed to see what would happen. ☊ stay ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
I stayed three nights at my cousin's house. ☊ stay ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
She drove at a steady 50 mph. ☊ steady ☊
They set off at a steady pace. ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
to have a steady relationship ☊ steady ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
He looked at her steadily. ☊ steadily ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
a Turkish steam bath ☊ steam ☊
The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. ☊ steep ☊
a steep decline in the birth rate ☊ steep ☊
The path climbed steeply upwards. ☊ steeply ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
She stuck her tongue out at me. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
Do you still live at the same address? ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ stop ☊
The car stopped at the traffic lights. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
I get off at the next stop. ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station 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 ☊
A few minutes later the storm broke (= began). ☊ storm ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
the story of the Beatles ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
She pulled her hat straight. ☊ straight ☊
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). ☊ straight ☊
a boat sailing in a straight line ☊ straight ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
She was looking at me in a very strange way. ☊ strange ☊
strange (that)...: It's strange (that) we haven't heard from him. ☊ strange ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
strange to sb: At first the place was strange to me. ☊ strange ☊
She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. ☊ feel strange ☊
She's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ strangely ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
There was a complete stranger sitting at my desk. ☊ stranger ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment ☊ strategy ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
marketing strategy ☊ strategy ☊
military strategy ☊ strategy ☊
defence strategies ☊ strategy ☊
street theatre/musicians ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
street sports such as skateboarding and skating ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
This sweater has stretched. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
a striking feature ☊ striking ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
a strip of material ☊ strip ☊
Cut the meat into strips. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
What a beautiful stroke! ☊ stroke ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
a strong candidate for the job ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
the grammatical structures of a language ☊ structure ☊
Shona struggled for breath. ☊ struggle ☊
There were no signs of a struggle at the murder scene. ☊ struggle ☊
a graduate/postgraduate/research student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
She's a student at Sussex University. ☊ student ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
He's a third-year student at the College of Art. ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
a room set aside for private study ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. ☊ study ☊
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet? ☊ stuff ☊
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! ☊ stuff ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
Climate change is still very much a subject for debate. ☊ subject ☊
He ate a substantial breakfast. ☊ substantial ☊
a meat substitute ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
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 ☊
What's the secret of your success? ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. ☊ suck ☊
I suddenly realized what I had to do. ☊ suddenly ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
He suffered a massive heart attack. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
Death finally brought an end to her suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: I suggest (that) we go out to eat. ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
It has been suggested that bright children should take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
a suitable candidate ☊ suitable ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
a summary financial statement ☊ summary ☊
late/early summer ☊ summer ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
We sat in the sun. ☊ sun ☊
superior status ☊ superior ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
When my father died, Jim was a real support. ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
Suppose we take a later train? ☊ suppose ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. ☊ sure ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
What a nice surprise! ☊ surprise ☊
a surprise attack ☊ surprise ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
The survey revealed that... ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
I suspect (that) she might be lying. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. ☊ swallow ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: I swear (that) I'll never leave you. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: Barons had to swear an oath of allegiance to the king. ☊ swear ☊
I was shocked at the swearing. ☊ swearing ☊
beads of sweat ☊ sweat ☊
She wiped the sweat from her face. ☊ sweat ☊
By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him. ☊ sweat ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
He breaks out in a sweat just at the thought of flying. ☊ sweat ☊
He started having night sweats. ☊ sweat ☊
to sweat heavily ☊ sweat ☊
The palms of his hands began to sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
sweat sth: He was sweating buckets (= a lot). ☊ sweat ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
a heated swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
He took a wild swing at the ball. ☊ swing ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic listener ☊ sympathetic ☊
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
a sympathetic response ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to be sympathetic to the party's aims ☊ sympathetic ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to express/feel sympathy for sb ☊ sympathy ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
heating systems ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
Children must learn to behave at table. ☊ table ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
The male has beautiful tail feathers. ☊ tail ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
to take a bath/shower/wash ☊ take ☊
to take a deep breath ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. ☊ take ☊
How am I supposed to take that remark? ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
Come in; take a seat. ☊ take ☊
to take sb's temperature ☊ take ☊
He started taking drugs (= illegal drugs) at college. ☊ take ☊
We took a room at the hotel for two nights. ☊ take ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
to take off your coat ☊ take sth off ☊
The plane took off an hour late. ☊ take off ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
a hot water tank ☊ tank ☊
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. ☊ tap ☊
He was busy tapping away at his computer. ☊ tap ☊
bath taps ☊ tap ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
changes in tax rates ☊ tax ☊
She teaches at our local school. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? ☊ teach ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
The company has invested in the latest technology. ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: Do what I tell you. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself (that)...: They've told us (that) they're not coming. ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb where, what, etc...: Tell me where you live. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
high/low temperatures ☊ temperature ☊
a fall/drop in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
a rise in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
The temperature has risen (by) five degrees. ☊ temperature ☊
Heat the oven to a temperature of 200°C (= degrees centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) ☊ temperature ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
He's in bed with a temperature of 40°. ☊ temperature ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
Ten to one he'll be late. ☊ ten to one ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
What terrible news! ☊ terrible ☊
That's a terrible thing to say! ☊ terrible ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. ☊ terrible ☊
laboratory tests ☊ test ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test sb/sth for sth: The doctor tested him for hepatitis. ☊ test ☊
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
You should know better than to behave like that. ☊ than ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
It was all a great success—thanks to a lot of hard work. ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
Look at that man over there. ☊ that ☊
How much are those apples at the back? ☊ that ☊
I was living with my parents at that time. ☊ that ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
Who's that? ☊ that ☊
That's Peter over there. ☊ that ☊
Hello. Is that Jo? ☊ that ☊
That's a nice dress. ☊ that ☊
What can I do about that? ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
Who was it that won the US Open? ☊ that ☊
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
We moved here the year (that) my mother died. ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, the fire's out now. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
The heat was getting to be too much for me. ☊ the ☊
What's the matter? ☊ the ☊
I patted her on the back. ☊ the ☊
the house at the end of the street ☊ the ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
Alexander the Great ☊ the ☊
Broadway theatres ☊ theatre ☊
an open-air theatre ☊ theatre ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ theatre ☊
an evening of live music and theatre ☊ theatre ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
I want to work in theatre. ☊ theatre ☊
He was essentially a man of the theatre. ☊ theatre ☊
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me. ☊ them ☊
Did you eat all of them? ☊ them ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
There you are—that'll be £3.80, please. ☊ there you are ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. ☊ they ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
The body was hidden beneath a thin layer of soil. ☊ thin ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ thing ☊
Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you! ☊ thing ☊
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! ☊ thing ☊
He's good at making things with his hands. ☊ thing ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: I can't think (that) he would be so stupid. ☊ think ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: He was trying to think what to do. ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
think sth (about sth): What did you think about the idea? ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
think sb/sth + adj.: I think it highly unlikely that I'll get the job. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
What's this I hear about you getting married? ☊ this ☊
Jo, this is Kate (= when you are introducing them). ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
the delicate threads of a spider's web ☊ thread ☊
to make threats against sb ☊ threat ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten sb with sth: The attacker threatened them with a gun. ☊ threaten ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten sth: The threatened strike has been called off. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
A storm was threatening. ☊ threaten ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: This dispute threatens to split the party. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten sth: The clouds threatened rain. ☊ threaten ☊
Pollution is threatening marine life. ☊ threaten ☊
threatening letters ☊ threatening ☊
threatening behaviour ☊ threatening ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
The sky was dark and threatening. ☊ threatening ☊
a sore throat ☊ throat ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
Their throats had been cut. ☊ throat ☊
The path led through the trees to the river. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. ☊ through ☊
throw sth + adv./prep.: The boat was thrown onto the rocks. ☊ throw ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! ☊ throw sth away ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
a bus/theatre/plane, etc. ticket ☊ ticket ☊
Tickets are available from the Arts Centre at £5.00. ☊ ticket ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
We tied the boat up. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
The new sweater was a tight fit. ☊ tight ☊
The screw was so tight that it wouldn't move. ☊ tight ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
Please pay at the till. ☊ till ☊
a long queue at the till ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
What a waste of time! ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
What time is it/What's the time? ☊ time ☊
What time do you make it? ☊ time ☊
What time do you have? ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). ☊ time ☊
Look at the time! We'll be late. ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
The baby loves bath time. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ 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 ☊
Our representatives are ready to help you at all times. ☊ at all times ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
She ran up the stairs two at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
Next, add two tins of tomatoes. ☊ tin ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
a flat/burst/punctured tire ☊ tire ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
The present duke inherited the title from his father. ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
It was on the way to the station. ☊ to ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
I watched the programme from beginning to end. ☊ to ☊
I am deeply grateful to my parents. ☊ to ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
It was a threat to world peace. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ to ☊
I don't know what to say. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
a toilet seat ☊ toilet ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
sliced tomatoes ☊ tomato ☊
tomato plants ☊ tomato ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? ☊ tomorrow ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people. ☊ tongue ☊
It's too late to do anything about it now. ☊ too ☊
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. ☊ too ☊
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool ☊ tool ☊
I've just had a tooth out at the dentist's. ☊ tooth ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
The weather has turned cold. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth + adj.: The heat turned the milk sour. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
She turned to look at me. ☊ turn ☊
Turn the sweater inside out before you wash it. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Our car was turned back at the border. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
to turn on the heating ☊ turn sth on ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
What's on TV tonight? ☊ TV ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
Cats sleep twice as much as people. ☊ twice ☊
At 56 he's twice her age. ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
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 ☊
'I'm tired!' 'That makes two of us!' ☊ that makes two of us ☊
What do you charge for this type of work? ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for work of this type? ☊ type ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
She's late again—typical! ☊ typical ☊
a flat/burst/punctured tyre ☊ tyre ☊
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target ☊ ultimate ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ☊ ultimate ☊
Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury. ☊ ultimate ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness. ☊ ultimately ☊
They're both uncertain about what to do. ☊ uncertain ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
The coin rolled underneath the piano. ☊ underneath ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ 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 that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
the level/rate of unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
She died unexpectedly of a heart attack. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. ☊ unfairly ☊
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was an unfortunate accident. ☊ unfortunate ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
I can't make it, unfortunately. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
an unfriendly atmosphere ☊ unfriendly ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
They were unhappy with their accommodation. ☊ unhappy ☊
He was unhappy at being left out of the team. ☊ unhappy ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
uniform rates of pay ☊ uniform ☊
relatively/comparatively unimportant ☊ unimportant ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
a maternity unit ☊ unit ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
the United States of America ☊ united ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby. ☊ unless ☊
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. ☊ unlike ☊
It's very unlike him to be so late. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
United were 3-1 up at half-time. ☊ up ☊
We drove up to Inverness to see my father. ☊ up ☊
We ate all the food up. ☊ up ☊
Do your coat up; it's cold. ☊ up ☊
I stayed up late (= did not go to bed until late) last night. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
What's up with him? He looks furious. ☊ up ☊
The temperature went up to 35°C. ☊ up to sth ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
Shall we eat out or stay in? It's up to you. ☊ be up to sb ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
salaries at the upper end of the pay scale ☊ upper ☊
it upsets sb that...: It upset him that nobody had bothered to tell him about it. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye. ☊ upset ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
I didn't use to like him much when we were at school. ☊ used to ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
He came home later than usual. ☊ usual ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
You look tired—you should take a vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
a vacation home ☊ vacation ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. ☊ value ☊
This ring has great sentimental value for me. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. ☊ variety ☊
Apples come in a great many varieties. ☊ variety ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.' ☊ vary ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
We've hired a marquee at vast expense. ☊ vast ☊
a vegetable garden/patch/plot ☊ vegetable ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
the latest version of the software package ☊ version ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
Very few people know that. ☊ very ☊
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' ☊ very ☊
I'm not very (= not at all) impressed. ☊ very ☊
I'm very very grateful. ☊ very ☊
Be there by six at the very latest. ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
crimes/acts/threats of violence ☊ violence ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
Children should not be allowed to watch violent movies (= that show a lot of violence). ☊ violent ☊
Cats have good night vision. ☊ vision ☊
She went to visit relatives in Wales. ☊ visit ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
You should visit your dentist at least twice a year. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
vital to do sth: It was vital to show that he was not afraid. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
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 ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
a skirt with an elasticated waist ☊ waist ☊
wait (for sb): There's a letter waiting for you at home. ☊ wait ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
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 ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
It wants a special sort of person for that job. ☊ want ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
Thanks for the present—it's just what I wanted. ☊ want ☊
I can do whatever I want. ☊ want ☊
want (to do sth): What do you want to do tomorrow? ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
the threat of (a) nuclear war ☊ war ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
How long have they been at war? ☊ war ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
the theatre of war (= the area in which fighting takes place) ☊ war ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
warm (up): As the climate warms (up) the ice caps will melt. ☊ warm ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating. ☊ wash ☊
Part of the path had been washed away by the sea. ☊ wash sb/sth away ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
I hate to see good food go to waste (= be thrown away). ☊ waste ☊
What a waste of paper! ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
'Would you like to play?' 'No thanks—I'll just watch.' ☊ watch ☊
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. ☊ watch ☊
We watched to see what would happen next. ☊ watch ☊
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
Watch your bag—there are thieves around. ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
Watch your head on the low ceiling. ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
Watch out! There's a car coming! ☊ watch out ☊
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. ☊ watch ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
a glass of water ☊ water ☊
drinking water ☊ water ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
water shortages ☊ water ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
We walked down to the water's edge. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
wave at/to sb: Why did you wave at him? ☊ 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 ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
They grinned at her in a friendly way. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
What's the time, by the way? ☊ by the way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
I'm way glad to hear that. ☊ way ☊
We've moved to Atlanta. ☊ we ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
She was wearing a new coat. ☊ wear ☊
Was she wearing a seat belt? ☊ wear ☊
All delegates must wear a badge. ☊ wear ☊
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather ☊ weather ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
a weather map/chart ☊ weather ☊
a weather report ☊ weather ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
to listen to the weather ☊ weather ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
a two-week vacation ☊ week ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. ☊ weigh ☊
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 ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
welcome (sb): They were at the door to welcome us. ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
Children are always welcome at the hotel. ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
He was driving at well over the speed limit. ☊ well ☊
Jack is doing very well at school. ☊ do well ☊
Well, really! What a thing to say! ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
a wet climate ☊ wet ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
What is your name? ☊ what ☊
What (= what job) does he do? ☊ what ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
What kind of music do you like? ☊ what ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
What awful weather! ☊ what ☊
What a beautiful house! ☊ what ☊
What about a trip to France? ☊ what about...? ☊
What about you, Joe? Do you like football? ☊ what about...? ☊
What? I can't hear you. ☊ what? ☊
'Mummy!' 'What?' 'I'm thirsty.' ☊ what? ☊
'It will cost $500.' 'What?' ☊ what? ☊
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' ☊ what? ☊
What is this tool for? ☊ what for? ☊
What did you do that for (= why did you do that)? ☊ what for? ☊
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' ☊ what for? ☊
What if the train is late? ☊ what if...? ☊
What if she forgets to bring it? ☊ what if...? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
Do whatever you like. ☊ whatever ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
A car swept past with Laura at the wheel. ☊ wheel ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Where (= in what book, newspaper, etc.) did you read that? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
It's doubtful whether there'll be any seats left. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
Her parents died while she was still at school. ☊ while ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
They chatted for a while. ☊ while ☊
whisper about sth: What are you two whispering about? ☊ whisper ☊
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. ☊ whisper ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
Who is that woman? ☊ who ☊
I wonder who that letter was from. ☊ who ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
Whoever says that is a liar. ☊ whoever ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
I can't afford it—that's the whole point. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
Whose house is that? ☊ whose ☊
Why were you late? ☊ why ☊
That's why I left so early. ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
'Let's eat out.' 'Why not? ' ☊ why not? ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
The festival attracts people from a wide area. ☊ wide ☊
How wide is that stream? ☊ wide ☊
He's an educated, widely-read man (= he has read a lot of books). ☊ widely ☊
He made a wild guess at the answer. ☊ wild ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
His heart was beating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
That'll be the doctor now. ☊ will ☊
If it's made of wood it will float. ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
win at sth: to win at cards/chess, etc. ☊ win ☊
How many states did the Republicans win? ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
A gust of wind blew my hat off. ☊ wind ☊
The weather was hot, without a breath of wind. ☊ wind ☊
wind sth (up): He had forgotten to wind his watch. ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
to create/open a window ☊ window ☊
There was a long line of people at the box-office window. ☊ window ☊
wing feathers ☊ wing ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
With best wishes (= for example, at the end of a letter) ☊ wish ☊
He looked at her with a hurt expression. ☊ with ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
at war with a neighbouring country ☊ with ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
He behaved with great dignity. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. ☊ wonderful ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
to keep your word (= do what you promised) ☊ word ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises). ☊ word ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
He never breathed a word of this to me. ☊ word ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
a word-for-word translation ☊ word for word ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
I go to work at 8 o'clock. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
What line of work are you in (= what type of work do you do)? ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
Danger—men at work. ☊ at work ☊
the working population ☊ working ☊
I have a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ working ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ 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 ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
We worship at St Mary's. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped at the local mosque. ☊ worship ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
I'd hate you to think I was criticizing you. ☊ would ☊
I'd rather come with you. ☊ would ☊
I'd rather you came with us. ☊ would ☊
individually wrapped chocolates ☊ wrap ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
write that...: She wrote that they were all fine. ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
write sth: Write your name at the top of the paper. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
creative writing ☊ writing ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? ☊ go wrong ☊
My watch keeps going wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
a boat yard ☊ yard ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
That's the best movie I've seen in years. ☊ year ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
We're hoping that they will say yes to our proposals. ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. ☊ young ☊
I met the young Michelle Obama at Princeton. ☊ young ☊
They married young (= at an early age). ☊ young ☊
It's a movie that will appeal to the young. ☊ young ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
Is that book yours? ☊ yours ☊
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 ☊
the nation's youth ☊ youth ☊
I rated my chances as zero. ☊ zero ☊
zero inflation ☊ zero ☊
à ☊ ils restent à l’école le plus longtemps possible ☊
que ☊ c’est un soldat. mais que fait-il ici? ☊
ce ☊ je ne déteste pas cet homme ☊
celui ☊ tu es celui que je respecte le plus ☊
cela ☊ cela demande de l’intégrité et du courage ☊
grand ☊ tu es plus grand que je pensais ☊
point ☊ je suis d’accord avec ce point de vue ☊
quel ☊ quel livre cherchiez-vous? ☊
affaire ☊ occupe-toi de tes affaires ☊
rapport ☊ je propose que le rapport du comité soit adopté ☊
chez ☊ elle ira peut être vivre définitivement chez lui ☊
situation ☊ dans des situations aussi difficiles, il faut trancher ☊
national ☊ il y avait l’intérêt national français ☊
plutôt ☊ ce jet vole plutôt bas ☊
mort ☊ la mort ne m’effraye pas ☊
international ☊ elle jouit également d’une excellente réputation internationale ☊
quoi ☊ je ne sais pas de quoi vous parlez ☊
information ☊ ces dirigeants ont décidé de taire ces informations ☊
créer ☊ des malentendus nous créent des problèmes terribles ☊
état ☊ la police était en état d’alerte maximum ☊
tard ☊ retournez au lit, il est tard ☊
enfin ☊ elle avait enfin la réponse ☊
relation ☊ il y a là une relation intéressante à explorer ☊
afin ☊ fixer des cordes afin de descendre en rappel ☊
lors ☊ je vous ai vu lors de votre dernière visite ☊
député ☊ j’ai écouté plusieurs interventions des députés ☊
regarder ☊ je regarde les reportages depuis ce matin ☊
prévoir ☊ son mandat présidentiel est prévu pour s’achever en 2007 ☊
prise ☊ il y a souvent des prises de becs entre les deux ☊
eau ☊ faites chauffer une casserole d’eau ☊
attention ☊ il se lève pour attirer notre attention ☊
population ☊ une partie de la population s’enfonce dans la précarité ☊
nature ☊ vous venez de découvrir votre vraie nature ☊
matière ☊ la matière est parfaite pour les peaux sensibles ☊
père ☊ je suis père célibataire ☊
organisation ☊ plus grande devient l’organisation, plus il y a de règles ☊
nation ☊ elle bouscule sérieusement les droits des nations ☊
d’ailleurs ☊ je n’entends d’ailleurs pas le tenir secret ☊
traiter ☊ deux chapitres, enfin, traitent de la question ☊
indiquer ☊ le contrôleur indique qu’il est prêt ☊
débat ☊ il voulait simplement contribuer au débat ☊
répéter ☊ ce rêve se répète sans cesse ☊
création ☊ nous nous battons depuis la création de notre parti ☊
estimer ☊ j’estime que cela est inadmissible ☊
date ☊ c’est la vraie date de ton anniversaire ☊
participer ☊ elle a participé à la création du Mouvement ☊
assister ☊ il assista à la dernière répétition ☊
sénateur ☊ les honorables sénateurs ont été si généreux ☊
taux ☊ les taux d’intérêt ont notablement haussé ☊
matériel ☊ nous avons déjà du nouveau matériel en chantier ☊
actuellement ☊ je suis très seul actuellement ☊
discuter ☊ personne ne discute ses ordres ☊
battre ☊ ne nous battons pas l’un contre l’autre ☊
préciser ☊ je préciserai seulement deux choses ☊
attirer ☊ les attentats récents ont attiré trop d’attention ☊
consacrer ☊ j’ai consacré beaucoup de temps à la recherche ☊
naturel ☊ c’est un sentiment tout à fait naturel ☊
opération ☊ les opérations militaires continuent du côté serbe ☊
heureux ☊ je n’étais pas heureuse non plus ☊
satisfaire ☊ ils ne satisfont pas aux conditions requises ☊
observer ☊ observez votre propre famille, vous serez édifié ☊
désigner ☊ ce mot désigne plusieurs réalités bien distinctes ☊
immédiatement ☊ les enfants, partez immédiatement ☊
situer ☊ je me situe quelque part entre les deux ☊
réunir ☊ je sais comment réunir l’argent ☊
attitude ☊ il est difficile de changer les attitudes ☊
envisager ☊ je ne pouvais pas envisager que son état fût grave ☊
concentrer ☊ je me concentre plus sur ma condition physique ☊
chemin ☊ le chemin pour rentrer me semblait interminable ☊
enquête ☊ cela coûte cher de faire enquête sur les activités criminelles ☊
égard ☊ rien n’est prévu à cet égard ☊
caractère ☊ mais c’est un caractère difficile ☊
transport ☊ il nous faut un transport plus rapide ☊
négociation ☊ il se présente à la table de négociation ☊
séparer ☊ ce sont deux mondes séparés qui ont des interfaces ☊
association ☊ l’association a vocation à être une entreprise ☊
manifester ☊ il avait manifesté son hostilité contre elle ☊
menacer ☊ ils ont menacé de l’incarcérer et de le torturer ☊
éducation ☊ l’éducation est devenue obligatoire ☊
déclaration ☊ nous devons répondre à cette déclaration ☊
attaquer ☊ il est temps d’attaquer le mal à la racine ☊
application ☊ l’accord sera mis en application ☊
communication ☊ aucun moyen de communication n’a été fermé par le gouvernement ☊
recommandation ☊ nous avons fait neuf recommandations précises ☊
administration ☊ les administrations précédentes ont perdu toute autorité ☊
apprécier ☊ ils n’apprécient pas le spectacle ☊
combat ☊ nous devons nous préparer pour le grand combat ☊
contenter ☊ tu te contenteras d’être le chauffeur ☊
établissement ☊ l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important ☊
interroger ☊ on doit vous interroger sur ces événements ☊
traitement ☊ vous acceptez d’être soumis au traitement ☊
impliquer ☊ je suis désolé de t’avoir impliqué ☊
donnée ☊ tout en travaillant, il nota les données sur son carnet ☊
traduire ☊ elle peut être traduite dans un langage mathématique précis ☊
initiative ☊ nombreuses furent les critiques contre ces initiatives ☊
relatif ☊ tout est relatif dans la vie ☊
règlement ☊ il existe déjà des règlements dans ce secteur ☊
accueillir ☊ on va vers les étrangers pour les accueillir ☊
libérer ☊ tous les prisonniers furent libérés sans condition ☊
recueillir ☊ il a été recueilli par des montagnards ☊
représentant ☊ nous rencontrerons les représentants de divers pays ☊
traité ☊ il s’agit d’élaborer des traités internationaux ☊
libération ☊ nous exigeons la libération de nos cama- rades ☊
immédiat ☊ je n’ai plus de mémoire immédiate ☊
stratégie ☊ nous espérons voir une stratégie intégrée ☊
bateau ☊ un seul bateau de pêche a survécu à la tourmente ☊
surveiller ☊ je vais te surveiller, je sais où tu habites ☊
bataille ☊ on obéit à tes ordres et la bataille est gagnée ☊
opérer ☊ les grandes sociétés opèrent à l’échelle mondiale ☊
candidat ☊ nous avons un candidat que nous soutenons ☊
manger ☊ avec votre maladie, vous pouvez manger de la viande? ☊
participation ☊ comment qualifieriez-vous votre participa- tion? ☊
samedi ☊ elle organisera une fête samedi ☊
attacher ☊ attachez vos ceintures. le spectacle commence ☊
aboutir ☊ ce projet n’a pourtant pas abouti ☊
démocratique ☊ il ne respecte pas le processus démocratique ☊
tentative ☊ à la troisième tentative, l’homme part le premier ☊
génération ☊ une nouvelle génération prend le pouvoir ☊
station ☊ il a traîné dans la station toute la journée ☊
privé ☊ c’est une fête privée ... vous ne pouvez pas venir ☊
catégorie ☊ les autres catégories de l’entreprise sont concernées par cette démarche ☊
législatif ☊ en 1978, la gauche échoue aux législatives ☊
explication ☊ il doit y avoir une explication rationnelle ☊
appareil ☊ place la bobine vierge sur l’appareil ☊
publication ☊ vous pouvez parler de vos publications? ☊
associer ☊ le tabagisme n’était pas directement associé au cancer ☊
trait ☊ mon trait est très fin, comme des cheveux ☊
reconnaissance ☊ les fêtes musulmanes n’avaient aucune reconnaissance officielle ☊
signaler ☊ il a signalé que la mission avait joué un rôle important ☊
obligation ☊ nous avons une obligation morale de redresser les torts du passé ☊
attribuer ☊ son mari attribuait cette apathie à sa naissance ☊
éliminer ☊ nous sommes aussi parvenus à éliminer le déficit ☊
durée ☊ il faudrait alors augmenter la durée du travail ☊
représentation ☊ votre souci est la représentation des femmes ☊
mandat ☊ sa présence à un second mandat est inévitable ☊
statut ☊ le jeune reste sous statut scolaire ☊
essai ☊ ça demanderait un essai et je ne suis pas une spécialiste ☊
fête ☊ c’est une fête privée ☊
écarter ☊ les journalistes ont été écartés de l’intérieur du bâtiment ☊
coopération ☊ nous ne bénéficions pas toujours d’une coopération sérieuse de leur part ☊
communiquer ☊ mes fonctionnaires ont communiqué avec le ministère des finances ☊
démontrer ☊ il ne démontre aucun signe de compassion envers ces travailleurs ☊
négatif ☊ ils n’ont pas totalement une image négative ☊
malheureusement ☊ il y a malheureusement des criminels et des terroristes ☊
évaluer ☊ nous évaluons des projets en fonction de leur pertinence ☊
relativement ☊ le trafic était dense mais relativement fluide ☊
patient ☊ la clinique a beaucoup de patients, mais je peux vous aider ☊
siège ☊ puis je vous conduire à votre siège, monsieur? ☊
trafic ☊ le week-end, en revanche, le trafic doit être normal ☊
catholique ☊ ma sœur était une fervente catholique ☊
métier ☊ c’est déjà plus qu’un métier, c’est une profession ☊
modification ☊ d’autres modifications sont aussi apportées à la convention ☊
renseignement ☊ je cherche des renseignements sur la femme qui a été tuée ☊
fonctionnement ☊ laissez-moi vous expliquer le fonction- nement de ce système ☊
prévision ☊ l’économie mondiale a surpassé toutes les prévisions ☊
hésiter ☊ n’hésitez pas à les appeler ☊
menace ☊ la menace terroriste est bien réelle ☊
séparation ☊ la séparation tend à devenir une invasion ☊
calcul ☊ une erreur de calcul figurait dans votre facture ☊
enseignement ☊ c’est dans l’enseignement que j’ai acquis mes cheveux blancs ☊
dizaine ☊ il y a des dizaines de milliers de jeunes dans ce pays ☊
fonctionnaire ☊ les juges sont aussi des fonctionnaires ☊
rassembler ☊ je rassemblai assez de forces pour me lever ☊
réalisation ☊ un lancement d’opération demande la réalisation d’une action ☊
dominer ☊ la France a dominé l’Europe pendant trois siècles ☊
autorisation ☊ j’ai besoin d’une autorisation ☊
attaque ☊ l’attaque rebelle survient après deux jours ☊
rythme ☊ le génie génétique progresse à un rythme incroyable ☊
négocier ☊ l’Israël veut dicter et non pas négocier ☊
théâtre ☊ ils allaient au café, au théâtre, au cinéma ☊
conséquent ☊ il semble, par conséquent, que nous soyons face à une contradiction ☊
circuler ☊ elle peut désormais circuler librement ☊
présentation ☊ j’ai écouté avec intérêt la présentation de mon collègue ☊
vacance ☊ moi, j’ai interrompu mes vacances ☊
réputation ☊ nous sommes fiers de notre réputation ☊
conversation ☊ notre conversation a duré deux heures ☊
féliciter ☊ je voulais te féliciter pour cette victoire ☊
intégrer ☊ l’art est une tentative pour intégrer le mal ☊
sort ☊ le sort de la pièce était entre mes mains ☊
accéder ☊ j’ai besoin d’accéder à ces données ☊
récupérer ☊ nous avons récupéré vos armes ☊
administratif ☊ j’occupe actuellement un poste administratif ☊
faciliter ☊ je voudrais faciliter votre décision ☊
catastrophe ☊ les agriculteurs subissent déjà beaucoup de catastrophes naturelles ☊
exploitation ☊ il s’agit d’une exploitation intellectuelle de l’enfant ☊
manifestation ☊ on en attendait des manifestations spectaculaires ☊
veille ☊ on s’était fiancés la veille ☊
latin ☊ l’anglais est encore plus latin que le français ☊
logement ☊ ils ont trouvé un logement et fait venir leur famille ☊
observation ☊ j’ai trouvé l’observation astucieuse ☊
compliquer ☊ le système actuel s’avère-t-il compliqué ☊
délicat ☊ c’est toujours délicat d’embaucher des amies! ☊
attentat ☊ il s’agit d’un attentat de la guérilla ☊
isoler ☊ il se sentait isolé, isolé psychologiquement ☊
animer ☊ le vin suscitait des conversations animées ☊
statistique ☊ je suis tombé sur une statistique très intéressante ☊
match ☊ je n’avais pas gagné un match depuis deux mois ☊
conservateur ☊ dans les auteurs, y a un conservateur ☊
illustrer ☊ cette manifestation illustre les craintes des citoyens ☊
fédération ☊ les fonctionnaires étaient convoqués par leurs fédérations ☊
formuler ☊ je veux formuler un commentaire général ☊
médicament ☊ je crois en les médicaments génériques peu coûteux ☊
consultation ☊ après consultation confidentielle des professeurs ☊
détermination ☊ il peut avoir sans doute des déterminations égoïstes ☊
considération ☊ j’aimerais que vous preniez en considération ma suggestion ☊
scolaire ☊ je veux juste finir l’année scolaire avec mes amis ☊
interprétation ☊ vous pouvez être en désaccord avec mon interprétation ☊
climat ☊ pour rétablir le climat de confiance, il faut gagner le respect ☊
orientation ☊ je suis d’orientation homosexuelle ☊
naturellement ☊ elle va naturellement sortir avec des garçons ☊
collaboration ☊ c’est cette collaboration qui a mené aux progrès ☊
officier ☊ il craint de perdre ses meilleurs officiers ☊
consommer ☊ nous consommons des aliments génétique- ment modifiés ☊
évaluation ☊ il faudrait procéder à une évaluation avant de le faire ☊
installation ☊ on accordera une très grande importance aux installations ☊
cultiver ☊ elle cultive le goût des petits plaisirs ☊
classer ☊ vous devenez plus difficile à classer ☊
trouble ☊ la cause de ces troubles reste mal connue ☊
accélérer ☊ les événements pourraient donc s’accélérer ☊
littérature ☊ je crois que la littérature africaine se porte bien ☊
occupation ☊ lire et faire l’amour sont ses occupations préférées ☊
intermédiaire ☊ le fait d’avoir des intermédiaires me dérange ☊
fragile ☊ une bulle de savon semblerait moins fragile ☊
satisfaction ☊ il rougit de satisfaction modeste ☊
orienter ☊ il orientera les antennes à 140 degrés ☊
reproduire ☊ malheureusement, ces situations se reproduiront ☊
diffusion ☊ la diffusion débridée d’armes crée de nouvelles menaces ☊
tolérer ☊ je te tolère car c’est bien de te tolérer ☊
indice ☊ cet indice était d’ailleurs inutile ☊
laboratoire ☊ les gros laboratoires n’ont pas toujours cette éthique-là ☊
plat ☊ un plat avec cinq choix de dessert ☊
célébrer ☊ nous venons célébrer le mariage de mon frère ☊
légitime ☊ il l’aura l’autorité légitime de le faire ☊
stratégique ☊ il est très stratégique pour la région ☊
signature ☊ j’ai besoin de votre signature pour l’emmener ☊
satellite ☊ on aurait sûrement des images satellites animées ☊
nécessiter ☊ des situations extraordinaires nécessitent un acte extraordinaire ☊
anticiper ☊ je n’avais pas anticipé une telle reprise ☊
communiqué ☊ le communiqué a été distribué aux journalistes ☊
soigner ☊ toi, va soigner ton chien ☊
récit ☊ le soir, j’écoutais les récits de Robert ☊
accusation ☊ il s’agit d’une accusation très grave ☊
invitation ☊ nous lui enverrons bien sûr une invitation ☊
dispositif ☊ il y a un dispositif d’urgence ☊
débattre ☊ nous ne sommes pas les seuls à débattre de cette question ☊
immigration ☊ son passeport portait un cachet d’immigration ☊
haine ☊ l’amour se change en haine ☊
engendrer ☊ la violence engendre la violence ☊
significatif ☊ le mystère me paraît plus significatif que le secret ☊
circulation ☊ la circulation des trains locaux a été suspendue ☊
affirmation ☊ j’ai été étonnée de cette affirmation ☊
destination ☊ quelle est votre destination rêvée? ☊
inflation ☊ l’inflation est en train de devenir un problème ☊
abattre ☊ le jeune homme a été abattu par la police ☊
appartement ☊ j’aimerais bien acheter un appartement ☊
transformation ☊ la recherche scientifique est constamment en transformation ☊
calculer ☊ j’ai conçu un autre ordinateur pour calculer cela ☊
destin ☊ le destin joue parfois de sales tours ☊
discrimination ☊ ils ont toujours été victime de discrimination ☊
concentration ☊ il perd sa concentration, donc son sens ☊
remise ☊ c’est la remise en ordre du clan au pouvoir ☊
aussitôt ☊ on décida aussitôt de dîner ensemble ☊
autochtone ☊ nous pouvons répondre aux préoccupations des autochtones ☊
heureusement ☊ heureusement, nous venons juste d’arriver ☊
joli ☊ les jolies petites secrétaires ne mentent jamais ☊
innovation ☊ les entreprises maintiennent leurs efforts d’innovation ☊
excessif ☊ votre réaction est un peu excessive ☊
fondation ☊ les fondations seront conçues après étude du sol ☊
barrière ☊ il est difficile de franchir la barrière linguistique et de dialoguer ☊
délégation ☊ notre délégation a été accueillie à l’aéroport ☊
préparation ☊ un document à ce sujet est en préparation ☊
collaborateur ☊ je remercie donc tous les collaborateurs ☊
accumuler ☊ les bombes atomiques s’accumulent ☊
gratuit ☊ hé, un spectacle gratuit! ☊
insuffisant ☊ ce que nous avons accompli reste insuffisant ☊
couche ☊ la couche d’ozone n’était pas menacée ☊
dater ☊ le dernier film concerné date de 1990 ☊
atmosphère ☊ j’aime bien l’atmosphère des pubs ☊
aggraver ☊ tous ces facteurs aggravent la situation ☊
dicter ☊ écris ce que je te dicte, mot pour mot ☊
obligatoire ☊ la quarantaine est obligatoire ☊
destinée ☊ notre destination, c’est aussi notre destinée ☊
ultime ☊ cette station est à présent l’ultime puissance de l’univers ☊
intégration ☊ les immigrants ont payé leur intégration au prix fort ☊
satisfaisant ☊ je ne trouvais pas d’emploi satisfaisant en région ☊
indication ☊ suis mes indications à la lettre ☊
exagérer ☊ peut-être a-t-on tout simplement exagéré ☊
décès ☊ le suicide est une forme de décès ☊
pacte ☊ il y avait un pacte entre nous ☊
assistance ☊ il a été chaudement applaudi par l’assistance ☊
gare ☊ on retrouve le mec à la gare ☊
indicateur ☊ on se réfère aux indicateurs entrée des commandes ☊
compenser ☊ le gouvernement entend-il compenser totalement ces pertes? ☊
pénétrer ☊ il est très difficile de pénétrer dans le monde des vraies gitanes ☊
civilisation ☊ on cherchait des signes de civilisation ☊
législation ☊ une législation européenne serait libérale par définition ☊
approprier ☊ dommage que les touristes anglais se l’approprient ☊
acceptable ☊ une personne doit avoir un revenu acceptable ☊
semer ☊ ça sème la confusion dans l’esprit des gens ☊
créateur ☊ il faut que les créateurs d’entreprises deviennent des employeurs ☊
dessin ☊ vous aimez les dessins animés? ☊
viande ☊ depuis, je ne mange plus de viande ☊
dessous ☊ il retira la main de dessous sa chemise ☊
condamnation ☊ le jury doit prononcer sa condamnation vendredi ☊
atomique ☊ comment survivre à une attaque atomique? ☊
coordination ☊ la coordination est considérée comme un problème de gestion ☊
sportif ☊ il est jeune et sportif ☊
défaite ☊ malgré la défaite, la foule a ovationné l’équipe ☊
tissu ☊ j’ai fait des dessins sur le tissu de vieux rideaux ☊
adaptation ☊ je fais surtout des adaptations d’auteurs étrangers ☊
imagination ☊ mon imagination folle m’a trompée ☊
repérer ☊ ils ont repéré le tireur, vers le sud ☊
diplomatique ☊ nous préférons une solution diplomatique ☊
fauteuil ☊ j’étais assis dans ce fauteuil ☊
assassiner ☊ il mourut assassiné ☊
isolé ☊ dans quelques semaines, on sera isolés par la glace ☊
amateur ☊ j’ai eu des parents amateurs de théâtre ☊
spatial ☊ la Station spatiale internationale n’a aucun rôle militaire ☊
chaleur ☊ le soleil et la chaleur devenaient en outre excessifs ☊
biologique ☊ les études sur les effets biologiques des radiations sont restées rares ☊
emparer ☊ il n’était pas possible de s’emparer de la clef ☊
maternel ☊ ils s’écrivaient en yiddish, leur langue maternelle ☊
palais ☊ la Garde du palais n’est guère efficace ☊
automatique ☊ la perte de mémoire est presque automatique ☊
plateau ☊ il repose la bouteille vide sur le plateau ☊
privatisation ☊ la privatisation des entreprises du Kosovo a enfin commencé ☊
violation ☊ cela constitue une violation de sa probation ☊
compensation ☊ nous avons offert une compensation aux provinces qui ont perdu de l’argent ☊
combinaison ☊ il était le seul à avoir la combinaison et tu l’as tué ☊
opérateur ☊ nous ne pouvions même pas appeler une opératrice ☊
camarade ☊ je me hâtai de revoir mes camarades ☊
traduction ☊ alors, lis la traduction ☊
réglementation ☊ ces réglementations échappent au contrôle des parlementaires ☊
séduire ☊ j’ai été séduite par votre jeunesse ☊
précipiter ☊ je jetai mon parapluie et me précipitai hors de la chambre ☊
clôture ☊ la clôture est trop haute ☊
télécommunication ☊ le secteur des télécommunications a connu la plus forte hausse ☊
vider ☊ que personne ne bouge! toi, vide ce coffre ☊
attentif ☊ sois attentif, sois intelligent, sois rationnel ☊
coordonner ☊ il faut coordonner nos efforts pour le plus grand bien ☊
plaque ☊ il subsiste un danger local élevé de plaques de neige ☊
spectateur ☊ les spectateurs s’enfuient épouvantés ☊
amorcer ☊ la réaction en chaîne est amorcée ☊
détester ☊ je déteste la viande, je suis végétarien ☊
chapeau ☊ il se pencha pour ramasser son chapeau et ses sacs ☊
alternative ☊ il y avait une autre alternative à la guerre ☊
dramatique ☊ ça va être dramatique pour la facture de téléphone ☊
vaincre ☊ nous sommes nés pour vaincre ☊
renseigner ☊ renseigne-moi, je veux savoir ☊
ordonnance ☊ le policier ignore si l’ordonnance est encore en vigueur ☊
température ☊ il faut que j’aille prendre ma température ☊
passionner ☊ je suis passionné de mon travail ☊
vouer ☊ nous leur vouons un grand respect ☊
démonstration ☊ il a répondu par une démonstration de force ☊
envoi ☊ il faut empêcher l’envoi de ces signaux ☊
collaborer ☊ ce groupe de travail a collaboré avec toutes sortes de spécialistes ☊
proprement ☊ je trouve cela proprement scandaleux ☊
super ☊ si vous pouviez, ce serait super ☊
sagesse ☊ j’ai profité énormément de sa sagesse ☊
vocation ☊ c’est là qu’il trouva sa vocation ☊
nomination ☊ j’ai été très heureux d’apprendre votre nomination ☊
sympathie ☊ vous avez ma sympathie ☊
copain ☊ ils deviennent copains, amis, amoureux bientôt ☊
opérationnel ☊ tous les systèmes sont opérationnels ☊
rattraper ☊ il a fallu plus tard rattraper le temps perdu ☊
enregistrement ☊ pour moi, les enregistrements falsifient la psychanalyse ☊
systématiquement ☊ ce genre de choses sort systématiquement ☊
respirer ☊ respirez à fond, calmez-vous ☊
dictature ☊ nous voulons éviter une nouvelle dictature ☊
fondement ☊ l’avenir reposait sur ces fondements ☊
élimination ☊ il avait programmé l’élimination des paysans ☊
résidence ☊ bienvenue dans ma résidence d’été ☊
loger ☊ nous savons maintenant où ils se logent ☊
patience ☊ leur patience avait des limites ☊
stimuler ☊ elle ne stimule aucunement l’immunité cellulaire ☊
classement ☊ tes classements aux courses ont été excellents l’an dernier ☊
longuement ☊ elle m’a longuement regardé, sans colère ☊
grandeur ☊ la grandeur dominait dans ce cercle d’élite ☊
conducteur ☊ le conducteur a été tué sur le coup ☊
attribution ☊ certaines attributions en matière nucléaire relèvent encore des états ☊
annexe ☊ le texte du rapport figure à l’annexe ☊
rémunération ☊ comment jugez-vous la rémunération des dirigeants français ☊
vérification ☊ arrêtez-le au coin pour vérification ☊
échéance ☊ le contrat arrive à échéance dans quelques mois ☊
prématuré ☊ c’est le résultat de la mort prématurée de ta mère ☊
citation ☊ j’aimerai mentionner quelques citations ☊
systématique ☊ la théologie comporte une partie systéma- tique ☊
émaner ☊ quelque chose émane de lui, non? ☊
souffle ☊ je détournais la tête en retenant mon souffle ☊
chat ☊ je crois qu’un chat a dormi sur ma tête hier ☊
mondialisation ☊ je suis pour une mondialisation avec des règles éthiques ☊
originaire ☊ je suis originaire d’Europe de l’Est ☊
interrogation ☊ je laisse toutes ces interrogations à votre réflexion ☊
rattacher ☊ a quelle école vous rattachez-vous? ☊
centrale ☊ ce devait être la plus grande centrale électrique au gaz naturel ☊
disperser ☊ l’armée va disperser la foule ☊
continuité ☊ nous sommes conscients de la continuité de cet effort ☊
motiver ☊ qu’est-ce qui vous a motivé à écrire ce livre? ☊
explorer ☊ il faudrait explorer le coin ☊
matériau ☊ le granit est un matériau noble, solide, éternel ☊
étouffer ☊ elle avait été contrainte de l’étouffer ☊
inscription ☊ c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque? ☊
confédération ☊ les quatre confédérations ont arrêté leur décision mardi ☊
administrateur ☊ voyez comme on est de très bons adminis- trateurs ☊
tarif ☊ le contenu du message dépendra du tarif ☊
blé ☊ le blé n’est plus cultivé dans cette région ☊
taper ☊ tapez Control-U pour vider le champ Répertoire ☊
identification ☊ il n’a pas de papiers d’identification ☊
fêter ☊ je crois qu’on devrait fêter ça ☊
aspiration ☊ nous devons répondre aux aspirations de ces pays ☊
préconiser ☊ je préconise la souplesse plutôt que la ligne dure ☊
tribune ☊ divers orateurs défilèrent à la tribune ☊
tentation ☊ des tentations lui revinrent à l’esprit ☊
révélation ☊ ce livre a été pour moi une révélation ☊
assassinat ☊ quiconque meurt de faim meurt d’un assassinat ☊
assortir ☊ j’essaye d’assortir votre visage avec vos cheveux ☊
compliqué ☊ vous voyez la situation est très compliquée ☊
diplôme ☊ tous aspiraient à avoir un diplôme de la Sorbonne ☊
domination ☊ il faut craindre une domination américaine excessive ☊
allier ☊ le Hezbollah est allié à toutes les forces de résistance ☊
couvert ☊ je me sauvai, sous le couvert de la nuit ☊
grille ☊ il tapait du poing sur la grille ☊
quai ☊ ce quai est interdit d’accès aux civils ☊
démission ☊ le conseil de direction veut ta démission sous 30 jours ☊
ramasser ☊ je ramassai mon parapluie ☊
acheminer ☊ d’autres produits doivent être acheminés au port ☊
reconnaissant ☊ nous avons de quoi être reconnaissants ☊
délibérer ☊ il délibéra longtemps avec lui-même ☊
ajuster ☊ je vais essayer de m’ajuster ☊
automatiquement ☊ les résultats seront automatiquement enregistrés ☊
inspiration ☊ j’ai eu l’inspiration pour faire cette peinture ☊
candidature ☊ ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée ☊
sensation ☊ il y a une sensation de flottement quand tu cours ☊
évacuer ☊ vous avez cinq minutes pour évacuer les lieux ☊
intime ☊ je préfère publier mon journal intime ☊
mathématique ☊ les mathématiques vous aident à vous connaître ☊
arbitrage ☊ l’arbitrage peut être long et coûteux ☊
réparation ☊ les travaux de réparation ont été arrêtés ☊
déléguer ☊ elle dit avoir délégué ce pouvoir à sa sous- ministre ☊
gonfler ☊ cette pensée lui gonfla le cœur ☊
bain ☊ un jour, ils sont allés au bain public ☊
hâte ☊ on avait caché en hâte les drapeaux ☊
format ☊ j’aime beaucoup le format court ☊
estimation ☊ c’est une estimation prudente ☊
mutation ☊ il peut identifier une mutation chez les patients affectés ☊
atteinte ☊ notre père voulait se mettre hors d’atteinte ☊
manipuler ☊ le gouvernement espagnol nous manipule depuis longtemps ☊
animateur ☊ vous étiez animateur et pas chanteur ☊
multinational ☊ on n’est pas une entreprise multinationale ☊
coter ☊ en septembre, le dollar cotait encore 1.20 euro ☊
attachement ☊ il éprouva une sorte d’attachement pour ce vieillard ☊
motivation ☊ cet assassinat n’aurait pas de motivations politiques ☊
protestation ☊ j’ai reçu des lettres de protestation ☊
adéquat ☊ la protection sociale n’est pas adéquate ☊
aspirer ☊ Paule aspira la fumée de sa cigarette ☊
énoncer ☊ ce qui se conçoit bien s’énonce clairement ☊
bilatéral ☊ les relations bilatérales ont enregistré récemment des changements positifs ☊
bâton ☊ elles sont armées de bâtons ☊
démocrate ☊ pour certains responsables démocrates la réponse est claire ☊
acharner ☊ c’est une lutte acharnée pour la vie ☊
assimiler ☊ les gens ne peuvent pas tout assimiler ☊
plume ☊ cet oiseau a beaucoup plus de plumes blanches ☊
incarner ☊ en cela, il incarne la quintessence de l’esprit poétique ☊
approprié ☊ il faudra prendre des mesures appropriées ☊
immobilier ☊ une autre société immobilière a été créée ☊
certificat ☊ elle avait raté de justesse son certificat d’études supérieures ☊
contaminer ☊ j’ai l’impression d’être contaminé. c’est répugnant ☊
tirage ☊ vous finirez par présenter le tirage du loto ☊
représentatif ☊ le Danemark a des syndicats puissants, très représentatifs ☊
imposition ☊ il veut un taux d’imposition uniforme ☊
générer ☊ les aérosols génèrent des pluies acides ☊
rassemblement ☊ rassemblement au gymnase pour une annonce spêciale ☊
soigneusement ☊ j’ai soigneusement examiné le document ☊
politiquement ☊ il est politiquement correct d’être anti-américain ☊
prescrire ☊ ils prescrivent ces médicaments ☊
impatience ☊ nous vous attendons avec impatience ☊
logiciel ☊ il vous faudra peut-être réinstaller votre logiciel ☊
impératif ☊ c’est impératif, c’est nécessaire ☊
peupler ☊ l’enfer est peuplé d’anges ☊
affrontement ☊ il y a eu des affrontements dans les rues ☊
couronne ☊ aucune couronne ne tient sur aucune tête ☊
incompatible ☊ les deux choses sont tout à fait incompati- bles ☊
conjoncture ☊ la conjoncture économique n’est plus la même ☊
étendue ☊ il fut surpris de l’étendue de son savoir ☊
assise ☊ l’équité est l’une des assises fondamentales ☊
reléguer ☊ ils sont relégués aux banquettes arrières ☊
vedette ☊ des tas de vedettes viennent ici, vous savez ☊
assaut ☊ vous mènerez la 1ère vague d’assaut ☊
propagation ☊ vous vous acheminez vers une propagation de votre théorie? ☊
imiter ☊ j’imitais les gestes de mes voisins ☊
arbitre ☊ c’est un bon arbitre. il arbitre bien ☊
manteau ☊ j’aurais dû enlever mon manteau et le jeter par la fenêtre ☊
implication ☊ ceci peut avoir d’énormes implications ☊
grand-père ☊ c’est grand-père qui me l’a fait comprendre ☊
manipulation ☊ la manipulation génétique n’est pas une bonne chose ☊
assiette ☊ je prendrai l’assiette de crudités ☊
expédition ☊ je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition ☊
dépêcher ☊ j’ai bloqué l’ascenseur, dépêchez vous, vite ☊
sous-marin ☊ la marine chinoise dispose de 69 sous-marins ☊
confirmation ☊ les syndicats veulent une confirmation écrite ☊
tapis ☊ il faut les accueillir avec le tapis rouge ☊
rationnel ☊ il y a une explication rationnelle à tout cela ☊
exposé ☊ j’en ai parlé dans mon exposé ☊
récolter ☊ je récolte en permanence les histoires des gens ☊
maternité ☊ j’ai pris un congé maternité ☊
allocation ☊ il dirigeait l’allocation des ressources ☊
spéculation ☊ la fièvre de la spéculation a produit les mariages d’argent ☊
enquêter ☊ tu veux vraiment enquêter sur lui? ☊
redire ☊ je te l’ai dit et redit ☊
audition ☊ on a assisté aux auditions ☊
justification ☊ on ne saurait trouver de justification au terrorisme ☊
conservation ☊ quelles mesures de conservation peuvent être prises ☊
manifestant ☊ les manifestants ont fait monter la pression ☊
prôner ☊ l’évangile prône la pauvreté ☊
ultérieur ☊ sauvegardez-la pour un traitement ultérieur ☊
expédier ☊ nous l’expédions dans des pays comme le Japon ☊
propager ☊ vous propagez le malheur des gens au monde entier ☊
génial ☊ j’ai une idée géniale ☊
alléger ☊ il est temps d’alléger les impôts ☊
pile ☊ j’ai retiré les piles du détecteur d’oxyde de carbone ☊
attester ☊ comme l’attesteront les amis qui me connaissent bien ☊
attraper ☊ attention quand même : vous allez attraper un rhume ☊
incorporer ☊ ce texte a été incorporé éventuellement dans le chapitre ☊
assigner ☊ deux grandes tâches lui sont assignées ☊
constat ☊ ces associations en sont arrivées à ce constat ☊
flagrant ☊ c’est une contradiction flagrante ☊
diplomate ☊ ils sont accompagnés par un diplomate russe ☊
tardif ☊ je vous prie d’excuser mon arrivée tardive ☊
natal ☊ il voulait quitter sa ville natale ☊
attentivement ☊ écoute-moi attentivement ☊
au-dessous ☊ la température descend au-dessous de -40 ☊
variation ☊ les variations peuvent être compensées ☊
groupement ☊ j’étais dans toutes sortes de groupements ☊
modernisation ☊ il va nous amener à poursuivre notre modernisation ☊
restauration ☊ la restauration emploie beaucoup de jeunes ☊
haïr ☊ j’ai toujours haï la campagne ☊
indemnisation ☊ jamais une période d’indemnisation n’a été aussi longue ☊
qualification ☊ on n’a pas passé les qualifications ☊
dédier ☊ ce livre est dédié à ma sœur qui est décédée ☊
gras ☊ il y a 20 % de matières grasses dedans ☊
statue ☊ elevons une statue de moi ☊
ambiance ☊ il y a une ambiance sympa dans cette ville ☊
coopérer ☊ je pense qu’il va falloir coopérer ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
modérer ☊ malheureusement la prudence ne modérait pas toujours les élans de son coeur ☊
mobilisation ☊ rapidement la mobilisation se construit dans la communauté éducative ☊
sensiblement ☊ le gouvernement fédéral a réduit sensiblement sa contribution ☊
léguer ☊ il aurait dû me léguer la maison tout entière ☊
noyer ☊ tous trois ont péri noyés, prisonniers du véhicule ☊
problématique ☊ quelle est la problématique environnementale principale? ☊
nationalité ☊ il avait la possibilité de choisir la nationalité française ☊
serment ☊ tu ne peux pas rompre un serment, c’est sacré ☊
activer ☊ il faut activer votre réseau ☊
naviguer ☊ il naviguait sur Internet en quête de sujets scientifiques ☊
vigilance ☊ le pinot demande une vigilance constante ☊
réconciliation ☊ une Europe unie a besoin de cette réconciliation ☊
aviation ☊ l’aviation israélienne avait mené une série de raids ☊
débit ☊ le débit était aussi rapide qu’avant ☊
cote ☊ l’or a dépassé la cote des $ 380 ☊
délibérément ☊ il marcha délibérément vers la porte ☊
instruire ☊ ils sauront l’instruire sur leurs anciennes pratiques ☊
fantastique ☊ ils ont fait un travail fantastique ☊
rénovation ☊ les travaux de transformation et de rénovation iront également bon train ☊
médiocre ☊ pire encore, il est médiocre et inefficace ☊
provocation ☊ c’est de la provocation indue, non souhaitable et injustifiée ☊
réticence ☊ je ne ressens pas de réticence de la part des auteurs français ☊
pourparler ☊ on va bientôt participer à ces pourparlers ☊
mécontent ☊ je regrette que vous soyez mécontent mais je ne puis rien y faire ☊
délégué ☊ les délégués de 190 pays se sont retrouvés samedi ☊
perpétuer ☊ ces traditions se perpétuent au Moyen Âge ☊
englober ☊ mon goût englobe les escargots et les huîtres ☊
séparatiste ☊ cette démarche pourrait désamorcer les visées séparatistes ☊
gorge ☊ elle porte la main à sa gorge ☊
nationaliste ☊ qu’est-ce qu’on veut comme nationalistes? ☊
exportateur ☊ tous les pays exportateurs profitent de la situation ☊
montre ☊ c’est une vraie course contre la montre ☊
ratifier ☊ le texte doit désormais être ratifié ☊
climatique ☊ les gens parlent du changement climatique, du réchauffement de la planète ☊
toilette ☊ excusez-moi, je cherchais les toilettes ☊
défavoriser ☊ il avait à cœur le sort des défavorisés ☊
admiration ☊ j’ai de l’admiration pour cet homme ☊
limitation ☊ il y a des limitations d’âge ☊
fatal ☊ une maladie du foie fatale ☊
commissariat ☊ le commissariat local a été chargé de l’enquête ☊
confrontation ☊ comprendre n’est possible qu’après la confrontation ☊
atlantique ☊ j’habite dans le Canada atlantique ☊
appréciation ☊ les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain ☊
dictateur ☊ comment négocier avec un dictateur pareil? ☊
stabilisation ☊ la stabilisation du fonds est primordiale ☊
compatriote ☊ comme beaucoup de mes compatriotes, j’ai eu l’occasion de voyager ☊
catastrophique ☊ on a hérité d’une situation catastrophique ☊
magistrat ☊ son père était un magistrat de la cour d’assises ☊
rat ☊ il y a un rat dans la cuisine ☊
ébranler ☊ le train s’ébranla de nouveau ☊
anéantir ☊ vous êtes venus ici pour m’anéantir ☊
unilatéral ☊ c’est un plan de désengagement unilatéral ☊
hésitation ☊ je n’ai aucune hésitation à lui parler ☊
éveiller ☊ la nuit, je restais éveillée dans mon lit ☊
modéré ☊ j’espère que vous êtes modéré dans vos habitudes ☊
gestionnaire ☊ je serai le gestionnaire assigné au dossier ☊
menaçant ☊ elle le chasse en le menaçant avec un couteau ☊
avantageux ☊ les prix étaient plus avantageux ☊
imputer ☊ il est facile d’imputer aux autres sa propre mauvaise volonté ☊
créature ☊ tu es la plus belle créature que j’aie jamais vue ☊
aucunement ☊ je ne me sens aucunement coupable ☊
convenable ☊ ils ont droit à une retraite convenable ☊
alternatif ☊ le rock alternatif francophone est en train de mourir ☊
palier ☊ j’allai sur le palier et frappai à sa porte ☊
réglementaire ☊ il démantèle la structure réglementaire de la loi actuellement en vigueur ☊
renier ☊ tu renies ton passé, notre amour, TA fille ☊
sous-estimer ☊ ne sous-estimez pas votre charme ☊
passionnant ☊ j’aimais tant étudier que je trouvais passionnant d’enseigner ☊
advenir ☊ on ignore ce qu’il est advenu de lui ☊
immigrer ☊ mes grands-parents ont immigré au Canada ☊
controversé ☊ des problèmes difficiles et controversés, mais tout aussi urgents ☊
navigation ☊ la navigation sur le Danube est bloquée depuis 18 mois ☊
frustration ☊ cela ne va pas sans frustration chez moi ☊
désespéré ☊ j’envoyai un regard désespéré à mon père ☊
gendarmerie ☊ ils ont aussitôt alerté la gendarmerie ☊
initier ☊ j’ai commencé à m’initier à la Bible ☊
déclin ☊ leur nombre est en déclin, mais ils sont encore assez nombreux ☊
liquider ☊ sommes-nous en train de dissiper nos actifs les plus précieux? ☊
entrevoir ☊ pour l’avenir, elle entrevoit des débouchés intéressants ☊
stipuler ☊ les voeux ne stipulent pas le bébé ☊
flotter ☊ j’étais équipée pour flotter par-dessus les nuages ☊
enquêteur ☊ les enquêteurs ont nié vendredi avoir torturé le suspect ☊
impatient ☊ je suis impatiente de relever ces défis ☊
articuler ☊ il parlait lentement et articulait avec soin ☊
délibération ☊ lisez la transcription des délibérations ☊
indigène ☊ il reste à convaincre les indigènes de vendre leurs terres ☊
chocolat ☊ je t’ai apporté des chocolats ☊
lumineux ☊ la salle est bruyante, très lumineuse ☊
libéralisation ☊ la libéralisation économique est désormais quasiment achevée ☊
signataire ☊ je crois qu’il faut 30 signataires ☊
météo ☊ on nous annonçait la météo du lendemain ☊
triompher ☊ la démocratie finit toujours par triompher ☊
concrétiser ☊ j’espère vraiment concrétiser ce rêve un jour! ☊
félicitation ☊ nous recevons de nombreuses lettres de félicitations ☊
fatigue ☊ les gens sont peut-être fatigués ☊
foncier ☊ le code foncier va permettre cela ☊
baigner ☊ je me baignai avec Anne, elle nageait doucement ☊
fixation ☊ le peintre procède alors à une fixation ☊
esthétique ☊ je ressens une passion esthétique ☊
différencier ☊ je sais différencier un compliment d’une flatterie ☊
relater ☊ ils m’ont relaté des histoires cauchemardesques ☊
rayer ☊ tu portes une chemise rayée et une cravate rayée ☊
ratification ☊ le processus de ratification n’est pas mort ☊
emplacement ☊ les emplacements de camping sont séparés ☊
spécification ☊ il convient alors de respecter les spécifications supplémentaires ☊
documentation ☊ j’écris aussi des documentations en français ☊
croisé ☊ nos chemins se sont croisés de façon intéressante ☊
secrétariat ☊ les clés seront au secrétariat ☊
accumulation ☊ il y a de dangereuses accumulations de neige ☊
désignation ☊ une désignation rapide et positive est nécessaire ☊
illustration ☊ les illustrations sont originales ☊
néfaste ☊ ces polluants sont néfastes pour tous ☊
présentement ☊ nous étudions ce besoin présentement ☊
plate-forme ☊ ils restèrent debout sur la plate-forme ☊
multiplication ☊ j’avais prédit une multiplication de travail pour l’automne ☊
cliché ☊ cette théorie est devenue un vieux cliché freudien ☊
figer ☊ le pauvre animal resta figé sur place ☊
odieux ☊ ces façons de parler sont odieuses ☊
configuration ☊ la configuration institutionnelle rendrait une partition très difficile ☊
athlète ☊ les athlètes doivent être de bons leaders ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
dénonciation ☊ la dénonciation ne doit pas être acide ou sarcastique ☊
mortalité ☊ la mortalité par cancer continue à décroître aux Etats-Unis ☊
regrettable ☊ la perte d’une vie est toujours regrettable ☊
intimider ☊ il essayait de m’intimider ☊
annulation ☊ l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires ☊
médiation ☊ les tentatives américaines de médiation ont continué ☊
rémunérer ☊ il était rémunéré par une excellente nourriture ☊
fasciner ☊ c’est un sujet qui me fascine ☊
batterie ☊ ces batteries devraient avoir une longue durée de vie ☊
gratuitement ☊ il nous a tout donné gratuitement ☊
mécontentement ☊ les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés ☊
contrepartie ☊ la solitude n’est pas la seule contrepartie de l’amitié ☊
maltraiter ☊ vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter ☊
équation ☊ cette quantité se précise dans une équation ☊
bétail ☊ vos chevaux sont là-bas, avec votre bétail ☊
réitérer ☊ il a réitéré sa demande aujourd’hui ☊
énumérer ☊ il est bien inutile d’énumérer les obstacles ☊
guetter ☊ tu vas guetter les flics ☊
frustrer ☊ j’ai cependant été frustré par un nouvel échec ☊
détente ☊ ce n’est pas un week-end de détente ☊
exploration ☊ rien ne vaut l’exploration du terrain ☊
précipitation ☊ la précipitation est rarement une bonne conseillère ☊
affectation ☊ il bâilla avec affectation ☊
hépatite ☊ l’hépatite C est très différente du VIH ☊
accélération ☊ l’accélération de la mondialisation économique ☊
négociateur ☊ les négociateurs restent pratiquement muets ☊
militer ☊ nous avons toujours milité contre l’exploitation ☊
procès-verbal ☊ cette intervention ne figure pas dans le procès-verbal ☊
promoteur ☊ les promoteurs croient que les salles seront remplies ☊
capturer ☊ il faut capturer ce type à tout prix ☊
allouer ☊ cinq minutes sont allouées pour deux questions ☊
résident ☊ j’ai rencontré presque tous les résidents ☊
réglementer ☊ une drogue est plus ou moins réglementée ☊
vigilant ☊ nous devons rester vigilants et critiques ☊
ravager ☊ la peste ravage Londres, mais Paris est épargnée ☊
relevé ☊ navré, mais vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
détérioration ☊ la poste vous dédommagera de la détérioration des colis ☊
atroce ☊ tu as couché avec cet atroce barbu? ☊
législature ☊ cette nouvelle législature a une occasion unique dans l’histoire ☊
concertation ☊ il faut travailler ensemble plus, en concertation ☊
agitation ☊ il semble indifférent à l’agitation dont il est cause ☊
harmonisation ☊ il y aura aussi un régime d’harmonisation des lois environnementales ☊
détériorer ☊ il a laissé nos routes se détériorer et se désintégrer ☊
exprès ☊ je ne le fais pas exprès ou plutôt ce n’est pas conscient ☊