like: enden → →
beenden ☊ 
kết thúc ☊ 
☊ verschwenden ☊ hoang phí ☊ ☊ verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ ☊ sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ đoạn tuyệt, quay lưng lại với ai đó ☊ ☊ einsenden ☊ gửi đi ☊ ☊ entsenden ☊ gửi đi, phái đi ☊ ☊ zurücksenden ☊ gửi trả lại ☊ ☊ die Tendenz ☊ xu hướng, chiều hướng ☊ ☊ spenden ☊ quyên góp ☊ ☊ etwas versenden ☊ gửi gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas abwenden ☊ ngăn chặn ☊ ☊ beenden ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù verschwenden ☊ 浪费 ☊ làng fèi verwenden ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng sich abwenden von jemandem ☊ 背叛某人 ☊ bèipàn mǒurén einsenden ☊ 投寄 ☊ tóujì entsenden ☊ 派出 ☊ pàichū zurücksenden ☊ 寄回 ☊ jìhuí Tendenz ☊ 趋势 ☊ qūshì spenden ☊ 捐献 ☊ juānxiàn etwas versenden ☊ 发送某物 ☊ fāsòng mǒuwù etwas abwenden ☊ 扳回 ☊ bānhuí Es gibt ein großes Plakat in der Stadt mit der folgenden Schlagzeile: ☊ Có một tấm áp phích ở trong thành phố với dòng chữ sau: ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 62) Sie wollte ihn mir immer geben, aber sie ist zu ängstlich, ihn zu senden. ☊ Bà đã luôn muốn cho em, nhưng bà sợ gửi nó đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 320) Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956) Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028) Die Menschen mussten fliehen und viele wurden von herabstürzenden Trümmern begraben. ☊ Mọi người phải bỏ chạy và nhiều người bị chôn vùi trong đống đổ nát. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1032) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) Trang und Tri entwerfen die Einladungen zu ihrer anstehenden Hochzeit. ☊ Trang và Trí thiết kế thiệp mời cho lễ cưới sắp tới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1067) Dringende Nachrichten senden Sie bitte an meine E-Mail-Adresse. ☊ Nếu có việc khẩn cấp xin hãy gửi đến hòm Email của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1312) Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an meine Kollegin. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi gì thêm nữa xin hãy liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1358) In dringenden Fällen, wenden Sie sich bitte an meinen Kollegen. ☊ Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp xin vui lòng liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1389) Wir möchten Ihnen den folgenden Auftrag erteilen: ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt hàng như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1570) Im Folgenden lesen Sie die Ergebnisse meiner Recherchen. ☊ Trong phần tiếp theo quý vị sẽ thấy kết quả tra cứu của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1631) 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) 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) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Anbei senden wir Ihnen Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen zurück. ☊ Kèm theo đây chúng tôi xin gửi lại anh / chị hồ sơ xin việc. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1992) Bitte wenden Sie sich an den Netzwerkadministrator. ☊ Xin hãy liên lạc với người quản trị mạng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2080) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die folgenden Aufgaben: ☊ Bộ phận của chúng ta sẽ nhận các nhiệm vụ sau: ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2173) Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291) admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
the advancing Allied troops ☊ advance ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
A British woman was among the survivors. ☊ among ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
apply sth to sth: The new technology was applied to farming. ☊ apply ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
Fighting had broken out between rival groups of fans. ☊ break out ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
They began broadcasting in 1922. ☊ broadcast ☊
The music builds up to a rousing climax. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
Have you had a busy day ? ☊ busy ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
Do you give much to charity? ☊ charity ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
I tried to offer a few words of comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity ☊ contribution ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease (from sth) (to sth): The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. ☊ decrease ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. ☊ desire ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. ☊ devote sth to sth ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). ☊ dozen ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
her dying wishes/words ☊ dying ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
to send a message by email ☊ email ☊
the emerging markets of South Asia ☊ emerge ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
Tie the ends of the string together. ☊ end ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
verb endings ☊ ending ☊
We will have to engage the services of a translator. ☊ engage ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. ☊ escape ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
Everyone feared the coming war. ☊ fear ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. ☊ flash ☊
Several people were hit by flying glass. ☊ fly ☊
the following afternoon/month/year/week ☊ following ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. ☊ give ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume. ☊ give off sth ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
a gun battle between rival gangs ☊ gun ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
The lovers held each other close. ☊ hold ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
He was a man of wide interests outside his work. ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
The pilot jumped from the burning plane (= with a parachute ). ☊ jump ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
to mail a letter ☊ letter ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. ☊ like ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
a low-powered PC ☊ low ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
mail sb: Please mail us at the following email address. ☊ mail ☊
Women make up 56% of the student numbers. ☊ make sth up ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many of those present disagreed. ☊ many ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
a pine table with four matching chairs ☊ matching ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
Please send the letter on to my new address. ☊ on ☊
Answers are given on the opposite page. ☊ opposite ☊
We live further down on the opposite side of the road. ☊ opposite ☊
students at opposite ends of the ability range ☊ opposite ☊
See opposite (= on the opposite page) for further details. ☊ opposite ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
on the opposite/facing page ☊ page ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
the happy sounds of children at play ☊ play ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
The mistake was obvious to all those present. ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. ☊ put sth together ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. ☊ remove ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. ☊ rest ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
The school was rightly proud of the excellent exam results. ☊ rightly ☊
fighting between rival groups ☊ rival ☊
He was shot by a member of a rival gang. ☊ rival ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
to start/quit school ☊ school ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
send sb + adv./prep.: She sent the kids to bed early. ☊ send ☊
send sth: My parents send their love. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
send sth: to send a letter/package/cheque/fax/email ☊ send ☊
to send sth by post ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft. ☊ send ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. ☊ series ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
to emit a signal ☊ signal ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
I made a summary report for the records. ☊ summary ☊
the membranes surrounding the brain ☊ surround ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
to display artistic, etc. tendencies ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (for sb/sth) (to do sth): I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? ☊ this ☊
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. ☊ tune ☊
turn to sth: Turn to p.23. ☊ turn ☊
She has nobody she can turn to. ☊ turn to sb/sth ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
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 ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
The students' work varies considerably in quality. ☊ vary ☊
The quality of the students' work varies considerably. ☊ vary ☊
A viewing platform gave stunning views over the valley. ☊ view ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy ☊ waste ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. ☊ waste ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
the whistle of a boiling kettle ☊ whistle ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. ☊ withdraw ☊