场面 → ☊ 
sát cạnh kế bên dọc theo 
alongside 
police ☊ 
cảnh sát ☊ Jobs 1 What are the landmarks of Vietnam? ☊ Những danh lam thắng cảnh của Việt Nam là gì? ☊ Travel landmark ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ Travel The architects are designing the landscape of this town. ☊ Các kiến trúc sư đang thiết kế cảnh quan của thị trấn này. ☊ Nature landscape ☊ cảnh quan ☊ Nature Who was arrested by the police yesterday? ☊ Ai đã bị bắt giữ bởi cảnh sát hôm qua? ☊ Politics And I like the scenery, too. Và tôi cũng thích quang cảnh ở đây. * 023 Are there any other places of interest? Ngoài ra còn có cảnh đẹp nào nữa không? * 027 like: cảnh → →
to fire warning shots ☊ bắn cảnh báo ☊ to be questioned by the police ☊ bị cảnh sát thẩm vấn ☊ unhappy situation ☊ bối cảnh bất bình ☊ political situation ☊ bối cảnh chính trị ☊ historical event, happening ☊ bối cảnh lịch sử ☊ police car ☊ chiếc xe cảnh sát ☊ to call the police ☊ gọi cho cảnh sát ☊ to call the police ☊ gọi cảnh sát ☊ unclear, uncertain conditions ☊ hoàn cảnh mập mờ ☊ overseas port ☊ hải cảnh hải ngoại ☊ major port ☊ hải cảnh lớn ☊ outport ☊ hải cảnh phụ ☊ medium port ☊ hải cảnh trung bình ☊ port of embarkation ☊ hải cảnh đi ☊ police system ☊ hệ thống cảnh sát ☊ police academy ☊ học viện cảnh sát ☊ to call the police ☊ kêu cảnh sát ☊ to voice a warning, warn ☊ lên tiếng cảnh cáo ☊ (words of) warning ☊ lời cảnh cáo ☊ police force, security force ☊ lực lượng cảnh sát ☊ a terrible scene ☊ một cảnh tượng hãi hùng ☊ a strange sight ☊ một cảnh tượng kỳ dị ☊ a policeman ☊ một người cảnh sát ☊ policeman ☊ người cảnh sát ☊ police chief ☊ quận trưởng cảnh sát ☊ police department ☊ sơ cảnh binh ☊ to live in separation ☊ sống trong cảnh chia lìa ☊ to live in poverty ☊ sống trong cảnh nghèo nàn ☊ to live in a state of slavery ☊ sống trong cảnh nô lệ ☊ police station ☊ sở cảnh sát ☊ police report ☊ tin cảnh sát ☊ under the current situation, state ☊ trong bối cảnh hiện tại ☊ under unclear, uncertain conditions ☊ trong hoàn cảnh mập mờ ☊ under those circumstances ☊ trong hoàn cảnh đó ☊ police sergeant ☊ trung sĩ cảnh sát ☊ police station ☊ trạm cảnh sát ☊ police station ☊ ty cảnh sát ☊ police car ☊ xe cảnh sát ☊ policeman ☊ ông cảnh sát ☊ to surrender to the police ☊ đầu hàng cảnh sát ☊ according to the police ☊ theo cảnh sát ☊ 
neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ 
旁边的 ☊ pángbiān de nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ 相邻的 ☊ xiāng lín de jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ 向警察告发某人 ☊ xiàng jǐng chá gào fā mǒu rén warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ 警告 ☊ jǐng gào ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ 规劝 ☊ guīquàn konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ 有竞争力的 ☊ yǒu jìngzhēnglì de eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ 有角的 ☊ yǒujiǎo de einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ 锯掉一根树枝 ☊ jùdiào yī gēn shùzhī notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ 紧急迫降 ☊ jǐnjí pòjiàng sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ 从一个枝头荡到另一个枝头 ☊ cóng yī gè zhītóu dàng dào lìng yī gè zhītóu flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ 一侧的 ☊ yīcè de neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ ☊ der Abflug ☊ sự cất cánh ☊ ☊ der Fensterplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi cạnh cửa số ☊ ☊ die Landschaft ☊ phong cảnh ☊ ☊ die Sehenswürdigkeit ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ ☊ der Flügel ☊ cánh ☊ ☊ nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ ☊ die Aussicht ☊ viễn cảnh ☊ ☊ jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ ☊ die Warnung ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ der Andrang ☊ cảnh chen chúc ☊ ☊ ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ ☊ der Polizist ☊ cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ die Konkurrenz ☊ sự cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ der Konkurrent ☊ đối thủ cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ die Mahnung ☊ sự cảnh báo, sự cảnh cáo ☊ ☊ die Kante ☊ thành, cạnh ☊ ☊ eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ ☊ einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ ☊ die Polizeistreife ☊ đội cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Schöpflöffel ☊ muôi, muỗng múc canh ☊ ☊ notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ das Segel ☊ cánh buồm ☊ ☊ der Käfer ☊ bọ cánh cứng ☊ ☊ sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊ der Wärter ☊ người gác, người canh gác ☊ ☊ das Feld ☊ cánh đồng ☊ ☊ flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊ der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊ seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ ☊ Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) Es sieht wie ein Unfall aus, weil dort viele Krankenwagen sind und die Polizei dort ist. ☊ Có lẽ là một vụ tai nạn, có nhiều xe cứu thương và cảnh sát ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 223) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) Sicher, ich hole dich an der spanischen Gaststätte ab. ☊ Tất nhiên rồi, em sẽ đón anh ở cạnh nhà nghỉ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 252) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) Ich habe es auf deinem Tisch neben den Blumen vergessen. ☊ Em đã đế quên nó ở trên bàn cạnh bó hoa. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 411) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Nur wenn du Flügel hättest. ☊ Chỉ khi anh có cánh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 530) Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584) Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619) Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647) Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795) Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807) Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809) Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823) Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884) Mein Chef hat Anzeige gegen Unbekannt bei der Polizei erstattet. ☊ Sếp của em đã tố cáo với cảnh sát về những kẻ lạ mặt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 916) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119) Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247) Bitte verschicken Sie diese Mahnung per Einschreiben. ☊ Làm ơn hãy gửi bảo đảm lá thư cảnh báo này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2522) 1661
There's a lot of salt in this soup. ☊ Món canh này có nhiều muối. ☊ 1662
I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊ 2224
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊ 2848
Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊ The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
A police car pulled up alongside us. ☊ alongside ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
The police made several arrests. ☊ arrest ☊
The police arrived to arrest him. ☊ arrive ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
blow sth + adj.: The wind blew the door shut. ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
call (sth) out: He called out a warning from the kitchen. ☊ call ☊
The police appealed for calm. ☊ calm ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
It was careless of me to leave the door open. ☊ careless ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. ☊ clear ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
the club scene in Newcastle ☊ club ☊
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 ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
competitive games/sports ☊ competitive ☊
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 ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
a depressing sight/thought/experience ☊ depressing ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
The door closed behind him. ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Where's the exit? ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
organic farming ☊ farming ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
The wind filled the sails. ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
She took a firm hold of my arm. ☊ firm ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. ☊ flash ☊
flash sb (sth): Red lights flashed them a warning. ☊ flash ☊
the flashing blue lights of a police car ☊ flash ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
flight safety ☊ flight ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
The bird folded its wings. ☊ fold ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The next scene takes the story forward five years. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
A good kick finally freed the door. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. ☊ freeze ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
friendly rivalry ☊ friendly ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He married the girl next door. ☊ girl ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
guarantee sb sth: The ticket will guarantee you free entry. ☊ guarantee ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The terrorist was kept under police guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
He tried to push the heavy door open. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ highly ☊
Highway patrol officers closed the road. ☊ highway ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. ☊ hold ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
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 ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The pilot landed the plane safely. ☊ land ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an urban/industrial landscape ☊ landscape ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
Which door leads to the yard? ☊ lead ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ 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 ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. ☊ link ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) ☊ mirror ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
the neighbourhood police ☊ neighbourhood ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
We sat next to each other. ☊ next to ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
The police officer noted down details of the burglary. ☊ note sth down ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
She had left the door wide open. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. ☊ person ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
Police suspect a local gang. ☊ police ☊
a police car ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
Police pursued the car at high speed. ☊ pursue ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. ☊ push ☊
He put his fist through a glass door. ☊ put ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. ☊ reveal ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
a rival bid/claim/offer ☊ rival ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
romantic mountain scenery ☊ romantic ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
a surface with rounded edges ☊ rounded ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
a delightful rural scene ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
love/sex scenes ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. ☊ scene ☊
the scene of the accident/attack/crime ☊ scene ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
a security alert ☊ security ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
The report was sharply critical of the police. ☊ sharply ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
The door was shut. ☊ shut ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ side ☊
Keep close to my side. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
She sat on the side of the bed. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
a side door/entrance/window ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. ☊ side ☊
Keep on your side of the bed! ☊ side ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
spicy chicken wings ☊ spicy ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
a soup spoon ☊ spoon ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
a sheriff's star ☊ star ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
swing sth + adj.: She swung the door open. ☊ swing ☊
His arms swung as he walked. ☊ swing ☊
the tail wing ☊ tail ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
the upper arm ☊ upper ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ warn ☊
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) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. ☊ 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 ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ 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 ☊
to give sb a verbal/written/final warning ☊ warning ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
a welcome sight ☊ welcome ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
wing feathers ☊ wing ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. ☊ witness ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊