lộng hành lạm dụng 
abuse 
The man will build a castle for his wife. ☊ 
Người đàn ông sẽ xây dựng một lâu đài cho vợ của mình. ☊ Verbs 3 build ☊ xây dựng ☊ Verbs 3 ☊ Cùng nhau xây dựng một xã hội tốt đẹp hơn! ☊ Politics ☊ xây dựng ☊ Politics Our only responsibility is to build peace. ☊ Trách nhiệm duy nhất của chúng tôi là xây dựng hoà bình. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 honor and responsibility ☊ Danh dự và trách nhiệm ☊ Abstract Objects 2 honor ☊ Danh dự ☊ Abstract Objects 2 When does this scientific project start? ☊ Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? ☊ Science scientific project ☊ dự án khoa học ☊ Science project ☊ dự án ☊ Science How to build a solid relationship? ☊ Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? ☊ Adjectives 3 I can predict that you cannot predict the future. ☊ Tôi có thể dự đoán bạn không thể dự đoán tương lai. ☊ Verbs 5 I predict they will surrender. ☊ Tôi dự đoán họ sẽ đầu hàng. ☊ Verbs 5 predict ☊ dự đoán ☊ Verbs 5 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 Do you already have plans for this weekend? Cuối tuần này bạn có dự định gì chưa? * 026 Do you have a petrol can / jerry can / gas can (am.)? Bạn có can dự trữ không? * 041 like: dự → →
Federal Reserve ☊ Cục Dự trữ Liên bang ☊ Medal of Honor ☊ Danh Dự Bội Tinh ☊ protective measures ☊ bảo vệ dự phòng ☊ direct involvement ☊ can dự trực tiếp ☊ storage area ☊ khu vục dự trữ ☊ a number of authorities resisted this plan ☊ một số giới chức đã chống lại dự án này ☊ anticipated date ☊ ngày dự kiến ☊ as estimated, as predicted ☊ như dự tính ☊ as planned ☊ như dự định ☊ as planned ☊ như đã dự trù ☊ reserve soldier, reservist ☊ quân nhân dự bị ☊ American involvement ☊ sự can dự của Hoa Kỳ ☊ to take part in, participate in a conference ☊ tham dự hội nghị ☊ to take part in a summit ☊ tham dự hội nghị thượng đỉnh ☊ participant ☊ tham dự viên ☊ to take part, participate in a congress ☊ tham dự đại hội ☊ as planned, as predicted ☊ theo dự kiến ☊ according to predictions, forecast ☊ theo dự đoán ☊ to pass, ratify a bill ☊ thông qua dự luật ☊ to reveal one’s plans ☊ thổ lộ dự định ☊ to be carried out as planned ☊ thực hiện như dự tính ☊ mission leader ☊ trưởng dự án ☊ 
zum Beispiel ☊ ví dụ như ☊ 
例如 ☊ lìrú unten ☊ ở dưới ☊ 下面的 ☊ xiàmiàn de zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ 露营 ☊ lùyíng sowieso ☊ dù sao thì ☊ 不管怎么样 ☊ bùguǎn zěnmeyàng nehmen ☊ dùng ☊ 接受 ☊ jiēshòu niedrig ☊ dưới ☊ 低的 ☊ dī de aufbrauchen ☊ dùng hết ☊ 耗尽 ☊ hàojìn mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de praktisch ☊ ứng dụng ☊ 实用的 ☊ shí yòng de unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ 不实用的 ☊ bù shí yòng de verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de ausnutzen ☊ lợi dụng ☊ 利用 ☊ lì yòng dulden ☊ dung thứ ☊ 容忍 ☊ róng rěn tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ 宽容的 ☊ kuān róng de gebrauchen ☊ dùng ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ 二手的 ☊ èr shǒu de dilettantisch ☊ nghiệp dư ☊ 外行的 ☊ wài háng de jemanden verführen zu ☊ dụ dỗ ai ☊ 引诱某人做 ... ☊ yǐn yòu mǒu rén zuò ..... einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ 引入 ☊ yǐn rù aufhören ☊ chấm dứt, dừng ☊ 停止 ☊ tíng zhǐ Widder ☊ bạch dương ☊ 白羊座 ☊ bái yáng zuò Steinbock ☊ dương cưu ☊ 摩羯座 ☊ mó jié zuò konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ 建造 ☊ jiàn zào obwohl ☊ mặc dù ☊ 虽然 ☊ suīrán unterstreichen ☊ gạch dưới ☊ 在 ... 下划线 ☊ zài ... xià huàxiàn missbrauchen ☊ lạm dụng ☊ 滥用 ☊ lànyòng Daten eingeben ☊ nhập dữ liệu ☊ 输入数据 ☊ shūrù shùjù Dateien herunterladen ☊ tải dữ liệu ☊ 下载文件 ☊ xiàzǎi wénjiàn benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ 面向用户的, 对用户友好的 ☊ miànxiàng yònghù de, duì yònghù yǒuhǎo de extern ☊ bên ngoài, để dùng bên ngoài ☊ 外部的 ☊ wàibù de unterirdisch ☊ ngầm, dưới lòng đất ☊ 地下的 ☊ dìxià de zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ 审查 ☊ shěnchá unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ 营养不良的 ☊ yíngyǎng bùliáng de genügend ☊ đủ, đủ dùng ☊ 充足的 ☊ chōngzú de im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ 戏水 ☊ xìshuǐ sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ 编造某事 ☊ biānzào mǒushì erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ 培育 ☊ péiyù vorhersagen ☊ dự báo ☊ 预报 ☊ yùbào tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de die Reisetasche ☊ túi du lịch ☊ ☊ der Tourist ☊ khách du lịch ☊ ☊ die Haltestelle ☊ trạm dừng ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Reise ☊ chuyến du lịch ☊ ☊ der Reisescheck ☊ séc du lịch ☊ ☊ das Beispiel ☊ ví dụ ☊ ☊ zum Beispiel ☊ ví dụ như ☊ ☊ unten ☊ ở dưới ☊ ☊ die Wettervorhersage ☊ dự báo thời tiết ☊ ☊ zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ ☊ die Ananas ☊ quả dứa, trái thơm ☊ ☊ die Gurke ☊ dưa chuột ☊ ☊ das Porträt ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ sowieso ☊ dù sao thì ☊ ☊ das Reisebüro ☊ văn phòng du lịch ☊ ☊ der Regenschirm ☊ cái dú (miền nam việt nam), cái ô (miền bắc việt nam) ☊ ☊ der Reiseführer ☊ hướng dẫn viên du lịch ☊ ☊ nehmen ☊ dùng ☊ ☊ niedrig ☊ dưới ☊ ☊ der Papiercontainer ☊ thùng dựng giấy ☊ ☊ aufbrauchen ☊ dùng hết ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ der Verbraucher ☊ người tiêu dùng ☊ ☊ das Verhütungsmittel ☊ dụng cụ tránh thai, thuốc tránh thai ☊ ☊ sich unterstellen unter ☊ đứng dưới ☊ ☊ das Klavier ☊ đàn dương cầm ☊ ☊ das Bauwerk ☊ công trình xây dựng ☊ ☊ der Kredit ☊ thẻ tín dụng, tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ (thẻ) tín dụng ☊ ☊ der Kreditrahmen ☊ khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ ☊ das Werkzeug ☊ dụng cụ, đồ nghề ☊ ☊ praktisch ☊ ứng dụng ☊ ☊ unpraktisch ☊ không ứng dụng ☊ ☊ der Zorn ☊ giận dữ ☊ ☊ die Ananas ☊ dứa (nv), thơm oder khóm (sv) ☊ ☊ die Verwendung ☊ cách sử dụng ☊ ☊ die Ernährung ☊ thức ăn, dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ ☊ die Touristeninformation ☊ Điểm thông tin du lịch ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ der Ozean ☊ biển, đại dương ☊ ☊ die Wut ☊ giận dữ ☊ ☊ das Mitleid ☊ khoan dung ☊ ☊ ausnutzen ☊ lợi dụng ☊ ☊ die Gewalt ☊ hung dữ ☊ ☊ der Mut ☊ dũng cảm, anh dũng ☊ ☊ dulden ☊ dung thứ ☊ ☊ tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ ☊ der Nährstoff ☊ chất dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ der Unterarm ☊ vùng dưới khủy tay ☊ ☊ das Werkzeug ☊ dụng cụ ☊ ☊ gebrauchen ☊ dùng ☊ ☊ gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ ☊ dilettantisch ☊ nghiệp dư ☊ ☊ der Sex ☊ tình dục ☊ ☊ jemanden verführen zu ☊ dụ dỗ ai ☊ ☊ einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ ☊ die Erziehung ☊ sự nuôi dưỡng ☊ ☊ aufhören ☊ chấm dứt, dừng ☊ ☊ Widder ☊ bạch dương ☊ ☊ Steinbock ☊ dương cưu ☊ ☊ der Hinduismus ☊ Đạo hindu ☊ ☊ der Nutzen ☊ sử dụng ☊ ☊ konstruieren ☊ xây dựng ☊ ☊ die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ der Reisepass ☊ hộ chiếu du lịch ☊ ☊ obwohl ☊ mặc dù ☊ ☊ unterstreichen ☊ gạch dưới ☊ ☊ z.B. (zum Beispiel) ☊ ví dụ ☊ ☊ die Ehre ☊ danh dự ☊ ☊ die Schreibwaren ☊ đồ dùng văn phòng ☊ ☊ missbrauchen ☊ lạm dụng ☊ ☊ das Projekt ☊ dự án ☊ ☊ die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊ der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ das Angebot ☊ thông báo tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ die Datei ☊ dữ liệu ☊ ☊ der Benutzer ☊ người sử dụng ☊ ☊ die Anwendung ☊ sự ứng dụng ☊ ☊ die Datenbank ☊ ngân hàng dữ liệu ☊ ☊ Daten eingeben ☊ nhập dữ liệu ☊ ☊ Dateien herunterladen ☊ tải dữ liệu ☊ ☊ der Anhang einer E-Mail ☊ dữ liệu đính kèm thư điện tử ☊ ☊ benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ ☊ extern ☊ bên ngoài, để dùng bên ngoài ☊ ☊ die Lauge ☊ dung dịch kiềm ☊ ☊ der Bauingenieur ☊ kĩ sư xây dựng ☊ ☊ der Bauarbeiter ☊ thợ xây dựng ☊ ☊ unterirdisch ☊ ngầm, dưới lòng đất ☊ ☊ zensieren ☊ kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊ die Zensur ☊ sự kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊ die Auswirkung ☊ sự tác động, tác dụng, hiệu quả ☊ ☊ unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ der Schneebesen ☊ dụng cụ đánh lòng trắng trứng ☊ ☊ die Melone ☊ quả dưa ☊ ☊ das Sauerkraut ☊ dưa cải chua ☊ ☊ der Astronaut ☊ nhà du hành vũ trụ ☊ ☊ das Ersatzrad, der Reservereifen ☊ bánh dự phòng ☊ ☊ die Yacht ☊ du thuyền ☊ ☊ der Farn ☊ cây dương xỉ ☊ ☊ genügend ☊ đủ, đủ dùng ☊ ☊ im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ ☊ sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ ☊ das Bildnis ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ die Nebenwirkungen ☊ tác dụng phụ ☊ ☊ der Penis ☊ dương vật ☊ ☊ die Beine ausstrecken ☊ duỗi chân ☊ ☊ die Arme ausstrecken ☊ duỗi tay ☊ ☊ erziehen ☊ giáo dục, dạy dỗ ☊ ☊ die gute Erziehung ☊ sự giáo dục tốt ☊ ☊ der Unbekannte ☊ người lạ, người dưng ☊ ☊ vorhersagen ☊ dự báo ☊ ☊ der Atlantik ☊ Đại tây dương ☊ ☊ der Pazifik ☊ Thái bình dương ☊ ☊ der Indische Ozean ☊ Ấn độ dương ☊ ☊ der Wiederaufbau ☊ sự xây dựng lại, sự kiến thiến lại ☊ ☊ die Guerilla ☊ du kích ☊ ☊ tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ Er hebt seinen Koffer, seine Reisetasche und seinen Rucksack auf einen Kofferkuli. ☊ Anh ấy nhấc va-li, túi du lịch và ba lô lên xe đẩy. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 24) Es sind viele Touristen im Terminal. ☊ Có nhiều khách du lịch ở phòng gửi hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 25) Hier, meine Kreditkarte. ☊ Đây lā thẻ tín dụng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 39) Tri hat keine Traveller Schecks. ☊ Tri không có séc du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 42) Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43) Zum Beispiel das Stadtzentrum, die Altstadt, Denkmäler und Kirchen. ☊ Ví dụ như trung tâm thành phố, khu phố cố, tượng đài và nhà thờ. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 65) Die Wettervorhersage ☊ Dự báo thời tiết ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 92) Er schaut sich die Wettervorhersage an und denkt: ☊ Anh ấy xem dự báo thời tiết và nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 94) Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97) Hallo, was möchten Sie essen? ☊ Chào em, em muốn dùng gì? ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 113) Deshalb benötigt er zu Hause immer eine Menge Nahrungsmittel, selbst wenn das viel kostet. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy luôn trữ nhiều đồ ăn trong nhà, cho dù rất tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 154) Der Ausflug ☊ Chuyến du lịch ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 178) Er sucht alle seine Sachen zusammen. ☊ Anh ta gom tất cả các đồ dùng của anh lại. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 293) Eine junge Frau hielt vor ihm an. ☊ Một người phụ nữ trẻ dừng xe trước anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 360) Wir müssen an einer Tankstelle anhalten, wir haben fast kein Benzin mehr. ☊ Chúng ta phải dừng lại ở một cây xăng, chúng ta gần hết xăng rồi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 378) An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394) Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399) Tri und Trang liefen zur Geburtstagsparty. ☊ Tri và Trang đang đi dự bữa tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 419) Plötzlich hörten Sie jemanden, der nach Hilfe schrie. ☊ Bỗng dưng họ nghe tiếng người nào đó kêu cứu. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 420) Nach dem Unfall ist Tri sehr an Medizin interessiert. ☊ Sau vụ tai nạn Tri rất quan tâm đến y dược. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 436) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478) Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) Am Ticketschalter musst du sehr lange warten. Am besten benutzt du den Fahrscheinautomaten. ☊ Ở quầy bán vé anh phải đợi rất lâu. Tốt nhất là anh dùng máy bán vé tự động. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 532) Tri steht unter einem riesigen Baum, damit er nicht so nass wird. ☊ Tri đứng dưới một cái cây to đế không bị ướt. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 560) Ich dachte nur, weil wir auch das Bad teilen. ☊ Anh chỉ nghĩ vậy thôi, vì chúng ta cũng dùng chung nhà tắm mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 600) Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635) Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ Hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 652) Sie ist geschickt im Umgang mit Werkzeug und praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Cô thành thạo với các dụng cụ và có tố chất ứng dụng. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 655) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673) Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687) Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) In der Zwischenzeit hat das Gift angefangen zu wirken. ☊ Trong lúc đó chất độc đã bắt đầu có tác dụng. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 751) wir hatten zwar weder Ozean noch Sandstrand, aber dafür ein angenehmes Klima. ☊ Chúng con không có đại dương cũng chẳng có bãi cát, nhưng có một khí hậu thật dễ chịu. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 783) Wir aber waren mit dem Rad unterwegs. ☊ Nhưng chúng con du lịch bằng xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 786) Trang ist von Tris Reisebericht fasziniert. ☊ Trang say mê với cuốn nhật kí du lịch của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 803) Sie möchte seine Urlaubsfotos sehen. ☊ Cô muốn xem những bức ảnh du lịch của anh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 804) Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Plötzlich fing er an, mit Gewalt auf mich einzuschlagen. ☊ Bỗng nhiên anh ta bắt đầu hung dữ đánh anh. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 879) Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948) Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965) Verbrauch: sechs Liter; Alter: sieben Jahre; ☊ Lượng tiêu thụ: sáu Lít; Tuổi dùng: Bảy năm; ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 988) Tri rechnet sich aus, dass er trotzdem noch ein gutes Geschäft gemacht hat. ☊ Trí tính toán, mặc dù anh đã lợi nhuận. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1008) Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069) Wer kommt aus deiner Familie? ☊ Ai trong gia đình anh sẽ tới dự? ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1094) Trang lehnt sich anschmiegsam an Tris Schulter: ☊ Trang dựa vào vai Trí âu yếm: ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1128) Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132) Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133) Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Hast Du meinen Reisepass gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy hộ chiếu du lịch của anh không? ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1196) Das ist mein Kollege. Er ist zu dieser Konferenz aus Deutschland angereist. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu đồng nghiệp của tôi. Anh ấy / Ông ấy từ Đức tới để dự hội thảo. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1448) Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊ Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507) Leider komme ich 30 Minuten später an als geplant. ☊ Rất xin lỗi tôi đến muộn hơn 30 phút so với dự định. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1562) Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575) Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Kann ich Einsicht in diese Akten nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể xem qua dữ liệu này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1626) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Ich habe die Daten ausgewertet. ☊ Tôi đã đánh giá các dữ liệu. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1633) Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Auf unserer Tagesordnung stehen heute vier wichtige Themen. ☊ Chương trình của buổi họp hôm nay bao gồm bốn nội dung quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1645) Die Tagesordnung finden Sie auf dem Zettel vor Ihnen. ☊ Tờ giấy trước mặt quý vị ghi chương trình dự thảo cuộc họp hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1646) Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648) In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653) Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655) Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695) Wir könnten die andere Projektgruppe bitten uns zu helfen. ☊ Chúng ta có thể tìm trợ giúp từ một nhóm dự án khác. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1718) Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742) Wenn Sie uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Sie betreuen das Projekt eigenverantwortlich. ☊ Anh / Chị chịu trách nhiệm về dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1747) Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754) Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Erfahrungen im Bereich Projektmanagement sind von Vorteil. ☊ Kinh ngiệm về quản lý dự án là một ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1783) Ich bewerbe mich auf die Stelle als Projektmanager. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1809) Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816) In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817) Meinen Zivildienst habe ich in einem Altenheim gemacht. ☊ Tôi đã làm nghĩa vụ dân sự ở một nhà dưỡng lão. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1845) Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853) Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900) Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904) Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953) Ich möchte mich nach dem Stand des Bewerbungsverfahrens erkundigen. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về hiện trạng của quá trình tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1975) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Ich stehe in der Hierarchie der Firma unter dieser Person. ☊ Trong cơ cấu công ty tôi làm việc dưới người này. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2007) Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010) Die Daten sind auf meiner externen Festplatte gespeichert. ☊ Dữ liệu được ghi vào ổ cứng ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2043) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Bitte starten Sie nun die Datei "start.html". ☊ Xin hãy bắt đầu với dữ liệu „start.html“ ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2049) Heute stelle ich Ihnen mein jüngstes Projekt vor. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin giới thiệu với quý vị về dự án mới nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2088) Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128) Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141) Ich bin Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2167) Ich werde dieses Projekt leiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ điều hành dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2168) Ich werde an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ cùng làm việc trong dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2169) Das Projekt ist genehmigt. ☊ Dự án đã được phê duyệt. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2174) Ich habe die Finanzierung dieses Projektes geklärt. ☊ Tôi đã giải thích về việc thanh toán cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2176) Für dieses Projekt fehlen uns die finanziellen Mittel. ☊ Chúng ta thiếu nguồn tài chính cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2178) Wie groß ist das Budget für unser Projekt? ☊ Ngân sách dành cho dự án của chúng ta là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2180) Mit diesem Projekt gehen wir ein großes Risiko ein. ☊ Với dự án này chúng ta chấp nhận một rủi ro lớn. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2181) Das Projekt ist eine einzigartige Chance für uns. ☊ Dự án này là cơ hội lớn cho chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2182) Dieses Projekt ist sehr wichtig. ☊ Dự án này rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2183) Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184) Wer soll an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten? ☊ Ai nên tham gia vào dự án này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2190) Wie wollen wir dieses Projekt planen? ☊ Chúng ta lên kế hoạch cho dự án này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2192) Wie ist der aktuelle Stand des Projektes? ☊ Tiến độ hiện tại của dự án đến đâu rồi? ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2210) Wir hinken dem Zeitplan hinterher. ☊ Chúng ta đang bị chậm so với tiến độ dự kiến. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2212) Dieser Teil des Projektes muss bis Montag fertig sein! ☊ Phần này của dự án phải được hoàn thành đến thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2220) Das Projekt wird zu teuer. ☊ Dự án này trở nên quá đắt. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2233) Das Projekt überschreitet die festgelegten Kosten. ☊ Dự án này vượt quá mức kinh phí dự định. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2234) Das Projekt ist ein voller Erfolg. ☊ Dự án này là một thành công lớn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2235) Das Projekt ist gescheitert. ☊ Dự án này đã bị thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2236) Ich finde dieses Produkt gut. Ich benutze es selbst. ☊ Tôi thấy sản phẩm này tốt. Bản thân tôi cũng sử dụng nó. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2249) Dieses Gerät ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Chiếc máy này rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2261) Das ist ein Einzelstück. ☊ Đây là chiếc duy nhất. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2264) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Das ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Nó rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2330) Möchten Sie unser neues Produkt testen? ☊ Quý vị có muốn dùng thử sản phẩm của chúng tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2332) Darf ich das ausprobieren? ☊ Tôi có thể dùng thử được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2338) Nehmen Sie auch an dieser Tagung teil? ☊ Quý vị cũng tham dự cuộc hội thảo này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2364) Ich bin hier, um meine Kontakte zu pflegen. ☊ Tôi có mặt ở đây để duy trì các mối quan hệ. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2371) Bitte buchen Sie mir einen Flug nach Dubai. ☊ Làm ơn đặt cho tôi một chuyến bay tới Dubai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2373) Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391) Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413) Auf welchen Namen haben Sie reserviert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đã đặt bàn dưới tên nào? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2417) Was möchten Sie essen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà muốn dùng gì? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2431) Nehmen Sie ein Dessert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có muốn dùng món tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2443) Ich möchte auf den erfolgreichen Abschluss dieses Projektes anstoßen. ☊ Tôi muốn nâng cốc cho việc kết thúc thành công dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2453) 172
He's lying on the oor. ☊ Anh ấy đang nằm dưới sàn. ☊ 177
Somebody is swimming in the river. ☊ Có người đang bơi dưới sông. ☊ 184
She's sitting on the oor. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 186
He's not playing the piano. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi dương cầm. ☊ 253
Are you sitting on the oor? ☊ Cậu đang ngồi dưới sàn à? ☊ 287
He plays the piano. ☊ Anh ấy chơi dương cầm. ☊ 328
I don't like football. ☊ Tôi không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊ 329
He doesn't like football. ☊ Anh ấy không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊ 338
I don't play the piano very well. ☊ Tôi chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊ 339
She doesn't play the piano very well. ☊ Cô ấy chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊ 360
He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊ 403
Do you like football? ☊ Cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊ 404
Does your brother like football? ☊ Em trai cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊ 417
Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không. ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 622
Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. ☊ Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến. ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 729
They stopped to talk for a few minutes. ☊ Họ dừng lại nói chuyện mấy phút. ☊ 755
Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. ☊ Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm. ☊ 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. ☊ 893
Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. ☊ Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm. ☊ 991
Mira travels a lot. She's visited many countries. ☊ Mira đi du lịch rất nhiều. Cô ấy đã đến thăm được rất nhiều nước. ☊ 1015
I'm never invited to parties. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ được mời đi dự tiệc. ☊ 1030
This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1052
Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊ 1065
weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊ 1086
I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊ 1087
We didn't go to the party. We weren't invited. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không đến dự tiệc. Chúng tôi không được mời. ☊ 1090
How old are these houses? Whwere they built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này bao nhiêu tuổi? Chúng dược xây lúc nào? ☊ 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. ☊ 1132
Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊ 1134
Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊ 1220
Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. ☊ Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc. ☊ 1228
There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. ☊ Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự. ☊ 1259
in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊ 1325
Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 1328
How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊ 1336
I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊ Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1357
Shumei might not come to the party. ☊ Thục Mĩ có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ 1359
Jianhao may not come to the party. ☊ Kiến Hào có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ 1385
I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano, too. ☊ Tôi biết chơi dương cầm. Em trai tôi cũng biết chơi dương cầm. ☊ 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. ☊ 1714
are a lot. ☊ Hai mươi năm trước không có nhiều khách du lịch ở đây. Bây giờ có rất nhiều. ☊ 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. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1862
good. ☊ Cậu biết chơi dương cầm phải không? - Đúng, nhưng tôi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1875
The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊ 1884
How oftdo you have your car serviced? ☊ Bao lâu cậu đi bảo dưỡng xe một lần? ☊ 1893
Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊ 2003
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊ 2116
There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2228
I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. ☊ Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch. ☊ 2235
They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊ 2241
My neighbor drives an SUV. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi lái một con xe thể thao đa dụng. ☊ 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 ☊ 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. ☊ 2298
The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊ 2302
The Paci c is the largest ocean. ☊ Thái Bình Dương là đại dương lớn nhất. ☊ 2339
Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. ☊ Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch. ☊ 2371
own? ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn mượn xe hơi của tôi? Tại sao cậu không dùng chính xe của cậu. ☊ 2388
I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊ 2412
here. ☊ Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. > Không có nhiều khác du lịch ở đây. ☊ 2432
Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊ 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. ☊ 2524
Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊ 2569
very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊ 2644
thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊ 2645
He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊ 2649
Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. ☊ Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi. ☊ 2650
tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊ I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> 2651 I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'>
I didn't get the job, although I was well quali ed. > I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed. I didn't get the job in spite of being well quali ed.'> ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận việc mặc dù tôi được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. > Tôi đã không được nhận việc dù được đánh giá chất lượng tốt. ☊ In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'>
Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊ 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. ☊ Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'>
I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được. ☊ 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. ☊ 2726
I stopped to get gas on the way home from work. ☊ Tôi dừng lại để pomp xăng trên đường về nhà từ cơ quan. ☊ 2732
We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊ 2742
Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. ☊ Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết. ☊ 2761
I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊ 2778
EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊ 2780
The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. ☊ Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội. ☊ 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. ☊ 2789
The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. ☊ Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN. ☊ 2795
He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊ 2818
Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. ☊ Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài. ☊ 2830
When we got to the Ei el Tower, it was crowded with tourists. ☊ Khi chúng tôi tới Tháp Ei el, ở đó chật cứng khách du lịch. ☊ 2879
it doesn't bring the victims back. ☊ Dù một kẻ giết người có xin lỗi vì những gì hắn làm bao nhiêu đi chăng nữa, nó cũng không thể đưa nạn nhân trở về. ☊ 2909
I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. ☊ Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác. ☊ 2912
and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2930
Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. ☊ Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 2957
everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2983
People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊ 2993
When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊ 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. ☊ Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! ☊ act ☊
act as if/though...: She was acting as if she'd seen a ghost. ☊ act ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
The actual cost was higher than we expected. ☊ actual ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
The project has a new website address. ☊ address ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
advance on/towards sb/sth: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. ☊ advance ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
her adventures travelling in Africa ☊ adventure ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to. ☊ afford ☊
You can book at your local travel agency. ☊ agency ☊
a dangerous aggressive dog ☊ aggressive ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
alcohol abuse ☊ alcohol ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. ☊ although ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
We stopped and bought some bread. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
The question clearly angered him. ☊ anger ☊
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 ☊
He swore angrily. ☊ angrily ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
'It's a bill.' 'Oh no, not another!' ☊ another ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ 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 ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't. ☊ apparently ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
There appears to have been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth (for sth): to apply to a company/university ☊ apply ☊
apply to do sth: He has applied to join the army. ☊ apply ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ 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 ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
planning approvals ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
The guerrillas attack at night. ☊ attack ☊
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 ☊
How many people attend church every Sunday? ☊ attend ☊
I have some urgent business to attend to. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
Are you being attended to, Sir? (= for example, in a shop). ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
children of above/below average intelligence ☊ average ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
avoid doing sth: They built a wall to avoid soil being washed away. ☊ avoid ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ 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 ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
a class-based society ☊ based ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) ☊ bathroom ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
tourists sunbathing on the beach ☊ beach ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
the ocean bed ☊ bed ☊
He lay in bed (= under the covers). ☊ bed ☊
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). ☊ before ☊
When will you begin recruiting? ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. ☊ behave ☊
social/sexual/criminal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
Please do not write below this line. ☊ below ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
They live on the floor below. ☊ below ☊
I could still see the airport buildings far below. ☊ below ☊
See below (= at the bottom of the page) for references. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
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 ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
People are better educated now. ☊ better ☊
to introduce/approve/reject a bill ☊ bill ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
an exercise book ☊ book ☊
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: Stop bothering me when I'm working. ☊ bother ☊
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 ☊
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 bottom line (on a page) ☊ bottom ☊
your bottom lip ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
on the bottom shelf ☊ bottom ☊
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. ☊ bottom ☊
in the bottom right-hand corner of the page ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom end of the price range ☊ bottom ☊
to go up a hill in bottom gear ☊ bottom ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
Be brave! ☊ brave ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief pause/silence ☊ brief ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
Apply the paint with a fine brush. ☊ brush ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
Robins build nests almost anywhere. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
build sb sth: David built us a shed in the back yard. ☊ build ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
We want to build a better life. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ build sth up ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
the building of the school ☊ building ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
the building trade ☊ building ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
My skin burns easily (= in the sun). ☊ burn ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. ☊ bury ☊
Your letter got buried under a pile of papers. ☊ bury ☊
It's no business of yours who I invite to the party. ☊ business ☊
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. ☊ busy ☊
Stop trying to butter me up! ☊ butter sb up ☊
the play/stop/rewind button ☊ button ☊
to travel by boat/bus/car/plane ☊ by ☊
to travel by day/night ☊ by ☊
We had to work by candlelight. ☊ by ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? ☊ call ☊
to pitch/make camp (= put up tents) ☊ camp ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
a tour of six European capital cities ☊ capital ☊
data capture ☊ capture ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
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 ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
change sth: Where can I change my traveller's cheques? ☊ change ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
They're at church (= attending a church service). ☊ church ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
She doesn't seem to feel the 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 ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The bill came to $30. ☊ come to sth ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
I came across children sleeping under bridges. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ 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 ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
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 ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
to construct a theory ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
He consulted the manual. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. ☊ content ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
a contents page ☊ 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 ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? ☊ continue ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
to cough nervously/politely/discreetly ☊ cough ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Could we stop by next week? ☊ could ☊
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 sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. ☊ count ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
double/single cream (= thick/thin cream) ☊ cream ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
You have a credit balance of £250. ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ 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 safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
The car was completely crushed under the truck. ☊ crush ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
built-in cupboards ☊ cupboard ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
curl sth (+ adv./prep.): She curled her legs up under her. ☊ curl ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
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 ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
The number of tourists to the resort declined by 10% last year. ☊ decline ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
He was the sort of person you could depend on. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
the depths of the ocean ☊ depth ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
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 new manager has been appointed to direct the project. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. ☊ direction ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
directly opposite/below/ahead ☊ directly ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
travel documents ☊ document ☊
domestic appliances ☊ domestic ☊
I had to bend double to get under the table. ☊ double ☊
He lives just down the street. ☊ down ☊
a downstairs bathroom ☊ downstairs ☊
We're painting the downstairs. ☊ downstairs ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
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 company employs no more than a couple of dozen people. ☊ dozen ☊
I've made a rough draft of the letter. ☊ draft ☊
the final draft (= the final version) ☊ draft ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
in the top/middle/bottom drawer of the desk ☊ drawer ☊
a drawing of a yacht ☊ drawing ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
The drug has some bad side effects. ☊ drug ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
The project is still in the early stages. ☊ early ☊
The baby arrived earlier than expected. ☊ early ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
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 ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
He spoke in an educated voice. ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ 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 Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. ☊ effect ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
the efficient use of energy ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
The project was a joint/group effort. ☊ effort ☊
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs ☊ e.g. ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
employ sb: How many people does the company employ? ☊ employ ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
They have called for an end to violence. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War ☊ ending ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) ☊ entry ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen ☊ equipment ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
He had every reason to be angry. ☊ every ☊
We had to stop every few miles. ☊ every ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Everywhere we went was full of tourists. ☊ everywhere ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ example ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
He sets an example to the other students. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
He is a captain who leads by example. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth from sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. ☊ except ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
to take exercise ☊ exercise ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
How often do you exercise? ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
Are you expecting visitors? ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
this year's expected earnings ☊ expected ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
He seems to have had some sort of religious experience. ☊ experience ☊
an experienced traveller (= sb who has travelled a lot) ☊ experienced ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
Despite the fact that she was wearing a seat belt, she was thrown sharply forward. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ fall ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
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 ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
He looked down at the traffic far below. ☊ far ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
We felt the ground give way under our feet. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted. ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
We couldn't figure her out. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
The project is in its final stages. ☊ final ☊
No one could have predicted the final outcome. ☊ final ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
to make/build a fire ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
data flow ☊ flow ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
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 ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
We're invited for 7.30. ☊ for ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
sales forecasts ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
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 ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ 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 ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
Children under five travel free. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds ☊ fund ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) ☊ garage ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat. ☊ give off sth ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
He spends every evening glued to the TV. ☊ be glued to sth ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm good.' (= used as a general reply to a greeting) ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
We are still friends, though, which is good. ☊ good ☊
Governor Bev Perdue ☊ governor ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
Try to adopt a greener lifestyle. ☊ green ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
2 metres above/below ground ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
a tour guide ☊ guide ☊
travel guides ☊ guide ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
I headed for Scott's office down the hall. ☊ hall ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ 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) ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
The colour green has a restful effect. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
The fire gave out a fierce heat. ☊ heat ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
She burst out laughing—she couldn't help herself (= couldn't stop herself). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
Here the speaker paused to have a drink. ☊ here ☊
a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) ☊ hero ☊
She hesitated before replying. ☊ hesitate ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she hesitated. ☊ hesitate ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
She hit him on the head with her umbrella. ☊ hit ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
upholding the honour of your country ☊ honour ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
a man of honour ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
He wanted to take no risks, however small. ☊ however ☊
huge amounts of data ☊ huge ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ 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 ☊
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh ☊ image ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
'He was furious.' 'I can imagine.' ☊ imagine ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
the environmental impact of tourism ☊ impact ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
They attach great importance to the project. ☊ 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 ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
the catering/tourist, etc. industry ☊ industry ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
instruments of torture ☊ instrument ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ 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 ☊
the intended purpose ☊ intended ☊
the intended audience ☊ intended ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. ☊ involved ☊
Stop it, you're hurting me! ☊ it ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute ). ☊ jump ☊
to do a parachute jump ☊ jump ☊
laws based on the principles of justice ☊ justice ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
Stop kicking—it hurts! ☊ kick ☊
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. ☊ everything but the kitchen sink ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
They could relax safe in the knowledge that they had the funding for the project. ☊ knowledge ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. ☊ labour ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
We made the journey by land, though flying would have been cheaper. ☊ land ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. ☊ lead ☊
I leaned back in my chair. ☊ lean ☊
lean against sth: A shovel was leaning against the wall. ☊ lean ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
Can I lean my bike against the wall? ☊ lean ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
to attend a series of lectures on Jane Austen ☊ lecture ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
A cold grey light crept under the curtains. ☊ light ☊
The forecast is for light showers. ☊ light ☊
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. ☊ light ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' ☊ if you like ☊
your upper/lower/top/bottom lip ☊ lip ☊
a little group of tourists ☊ little ☊
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
a busload of tourists ☊ load ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
The tickets seem to have got lost. ☊ lose ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. ☊ lot ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
They were low on fuel. ☊ low ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
She maintained a dignified silence. ☊ maintain ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
to manage a department/project ☊ manage ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
hotel/project management ☊ management ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measuring equipment/instruments ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Chinese herbal medicines ☊ medicine ☊
a man of medium height/build ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
There's money to be made from tourism. ☊ make money ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back. ☊ muscle ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. ☊ nervous ☊
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) ☊ net ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
a new arrival/recruit ☊ new ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
He seems none the worse for the experience. ☊ none ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
above/below normal ☊ normal ☊
We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. ☊ note ☊
People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice. ☊ notice ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
a hazelnut ☊ nut ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. ☊ occupy ☊
the depths of the ocean ☊ ocean ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
the Antarctic/Arctic/Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Ocean ☊ ocean ☊
the city of Dublin ☊ of ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
the local tourist office ☊ office ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
to travel on the bus/tube/coach ☊ on ☊
He lived on a diet of junk food. ☊ on ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
What if the parachute doesn't open? ☊ open ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
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 ☊
200 attended, as opposed to 300 the previous year. ☊ as opposed to ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
the Opposition spokesman on education ☊ opposition ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital. ☊ order ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
I stopped and crossed over. ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
the person with overall responsibility for the project ☊ overall ☊
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) ☊ paint ☊
paint sth/sb: to paint portraits ☊ paint ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
a junior member of the partnership ☊ partnership ☊
Did you go to the party? ☊ party ☊
The bill was passed by 360 votes to 280. ☊ pass ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
Writing letters seems to be a thing of the past. ☊ past ☊
He hurried past them without stopping. ☊ past ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war) ☊ peace ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect example of the painter's early style ☊ perfect ☊
The engine seems to be performing well. ☊ perform ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
the initial/final phase of the project ☊ phase ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
physical fitness ☊ physical ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
a football/cricket/rugby pitch ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
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 ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
I caught the next plane to Dublin. ☊ plane ☊
a tennis/rugby/chess, etc. player ☊ player ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
There's no point in getting angry. ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
a pointed instrument ☊ pointed ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
soil poor in nutrients ☊ poor ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
a positive pregnancy test ☊ positive ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
the possible side effects of the drug ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
power (to do sth): The Secretary of State has the power to approve the proposals. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
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 ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ president ☊
The Press was/were not allowed to attend the trial. ☊ press ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
The team performs well under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
She didn't love him, though she pretended to. ☊ pretend ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. ☊ pride ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
a history project ☊ project ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
a research project ☊ project ☊
a building project ☊ project ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
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 ☊
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
data protection laws ☊ protection ☊
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. ☊ under protest ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
pull sth: Stop pulling her hair! ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. ☊ pull out (of sth) ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse. ☊ quiet ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
The days seemed to race past. ☊ race ☊
motor/yacht/greyhound, etc. racing ☊ racing ☊
She leaned on the ship's rail and gazed out to sea. ☊ rail ☊
to travel by rail ☊ rail ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
Rain is forecast for the weekend. ☊ rain ☊
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. ☊ in/within range (of sth) ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
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 ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
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 ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
religious education (= education about religion) ☊ religious ☊
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
You'll be expected to replace any broken glasses. ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
a research project/grant/student ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve funds ☊ reserve ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsible (for doing sth): Mike is responsible for designing the entire project. ☊ responsible ☊
We stopped for a well-earned rest. ☊ rest ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions ☊ restriction ☊
The project is beginning to show results. ☊ result ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
In the south, the reverse applies. ☊ reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ 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 ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
Her voice rose angrily. ☊ rise ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
the mouth of the river (= where it enters the sea/ocean) ☊ river ☊
road accidents/safety/users ☊ road ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ rub ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) ☊ running ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
They listened to the rush of the sea below. ☊ rush ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. ☊ sail ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
Save data frequently. ☊ save ☊
His angry glance said it all. ☊ say ☊
Let's take any writer, say (= for example) Dickens... ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
to travel by sea ☊ sea ☊
the tourist season ☊ season ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
'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 ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
to seek funding for a project ☊ seek ☊
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. ☊ 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 ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
a sensitive portrait ☊ sensitive ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
to hold/attend a service ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
I rely on you to set a good example. ☊ set ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
gay sex ☊ sex ☊
the sex act ☊ sex ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
sexual behaviour ☊ sexual ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) ☊ sexual ☊
sexually abused children ☊ sexually ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
sexually explicit ☊ sexually ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
earrings made out of coconut shell ☊ shell ☊
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
angry shouts ☊ shout ☊
a shout of anger ☊ shout ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
people on both sides of the Atlantic ☊ side ☊
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ 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 ☊
a stop signal ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
The patrolman signalled for her to stop. ☊ signal ☊
simple forms of life, for example amoebas ☊ simple ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. ☊ simply ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
I couldn't understand a single word she said! ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
The little boat sank beneath the waves. ☊ sink ☊
to work on a building/construction site ☊ site ☊
Slice the cucumber thinly. ☊ slice ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
Progress was slower than expected. ☊ slow ☊
Collecting data is a painfully slow process. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
A much smaller number of students passed than I had expected. ☊ small ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
Don't look so angry. ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
an alkaline solution ☊ solution ☊
saline solution ☊ solution ☊
We stopped for something to eat. ☊ something ☊
It tastes something like melon. ☊ something ☊
Suddenly he burst into song (= started to sing). ☊ song ☊
They arrived home sooner than expected. ☊ soon ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
the possibility of visitors from outer space ☊ space ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
to speak a little Urdu ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
I just can't seem to stop spending. ☊ spend ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
a tourist spot ☊ spot ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
at the bottom/top of the stairs ☊ stair ☊
The project has the government's stamp of approval. ☊ stamp ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
We camped out under the stars. ☊ star ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. ☊ start ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
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 ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ☊ stick ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
She's built up a good stock of teaching materials over the years. ☊ stock ☊
Why has the engine stopped? ☊ stop ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
stop for sth: I'm hungry. Let's stop for lunch. ☊ stop ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Can't you just stop? ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ stop ☊
The car stopped at the traffic lights. ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
We stopped for the night in Port Augusta. ☊ stop ☊
I get off at the next stop. ☊ stop ☊
Is this your stop? ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station stop. ☊ stop ☊
The trip included an overnight stop in Brussels. ☊ stop ☊
She brought the car to a stop. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
It is time to put a stop to the violence. ☊ 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 ☊
fierce/heavy/violent storms ☊ storm ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
the story of the building of the bridge ☊ story ☊
The rope broke under the strain. ☊ strain ☊
They got on well together although they were total strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
the strength of public opinion ☊ strength ☊
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ☊ strength ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
They decided to launch a pre-emptive strike. ☊ strike ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
study (sth) under...: a composer who studied under Nadia Boulanger (= was taught by Nadia Boulanger) ☊ study ☊
a fine example of Gothic style ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
a magazine article on the subject of space travel ☊ subject ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
'There are loads of things to do.' 'Such as?' (= give me an example) ☊ such as ☊
Death finally brought an end to her suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
We sat in the sun. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
Several major companies are supporting the project. ☊ support ☊
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. ☊ surface ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
We swam out (= away from land) to the yacht. ☊ swim ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). ☊ swing ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
Taken overall, the project was a success. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
take sb doing sth: I'm taking the kids swimming later. ☊ take ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ 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 ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
Would you like tea or coffee? ☊ tea ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) ☊ temperature ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
to pitch (= put up) a tent ☊ tent ☊
Food will be served in the hospitality tent (= for example at an outdoor show). ☊ tent ☊
a term of abuse ☊ term ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. ☊ test ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
The body was hidden beneath a thin layer of soil. ☊ thin ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. ☊ though ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
Strange though it may sound, I was pleased it was over. ☊ though ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
He'll probably say no, though it's worth asking. ☊ though ☊
Our team lost. It was a good game though. ☊ though ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
He drove through a red light (= passed it when he should have stopped). ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
a tightly packed crowd of tourists ☊ tightly ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
garden tools ☊ tool ☊
power tools (= using electricity) ☊ tool ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
I put up my umbrella. ☊ umbrella ☊
colourful beach umbrellas ☊ umbrella ☊
an umbrella stand ☊ umbrella ☊
Have you looked under the bed? ☊ under ☊
She placed the ladder under (= just lower than) the window. ☊ under ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
an annual income of under £10 000 ☊ under ☊
It took us under an hour. ☊ under ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The wall collapsed under the strain. ☊ under ☊
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
prices of ten dollars and under ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
toxic waste buried deep underground ☊ underground ☊
a network of pipelines running underground ☊ underground ☊
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 ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
an unemployed builder ☊ unemployed ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
Let's wait until the rain stops. ☊ until ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
What's up with him? He looks furious. ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
sexual urges ☊ urge ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
The poem uses simple language. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
You have to use the past tense. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
used cars ☊ used ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
a user manual ☊ user ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
The aerobics instructor varies the routine each week. ☊ vary ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
green vegetables (= for example cabbage ) ☊ vegetable ☊
root vegetables (= for example carrots ) ☊ vegetable ☊
There was a vertical drop to the ocean. ☊ vertical ☊
We flew home via Dubai. ☊ via ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
There was a violent reaction from the public. ☊ violent ☊
a violent explosion ☊ violent ☊
a violent headache ☊ violent ☊
She shook her head violently. ☊ violently ☊
to shiver violently ☊ violently ☊
The crowd reacted violently. ☊ violently ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. ☊ wage ☊
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). ☊ waist ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: We're waiting for the rain to stop before we go out. ☊ wait ☊
She leaned against the wall. ☊ wall ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
He stopped for breakfast on the way. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
Have you been invited to their wedding? ☊ wedding ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Get well soon! (= for example, on a card) ☊ well ☊
She was killed when she was crushed under the wheels of a bus. ☊ wheel ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Come out of there, whoever you are. ☊ whoever ☊
I don't want to see them, whoever they are. ☊ whoever ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
The trees were swaying in the wind. ☊ wind ☊
With best wishes (= for example, at the end of a letter) ☊ wish ☊
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
We set to work on the outside of the house (= for example, painting it). ☊ get (down) to/set to work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
travelling (all over) the world ☊ world ☊
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
She had to write a report on the project. ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
feminist/travel, etc. writing ☊ writing ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊