lộng hành lạm dụng 
abuse 
The cat affirms it hates the pink fish. ☊ 
Con mèo khẳng định nó ghét con cá màu hồng. ☊ Verbs 2.5 affirm ☊ khẳng định ☊ Verbs 2.5 He is very stressful ☊ Anh ấy đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Adjectives 2 stressful ☊ căng thẳng ☊ Adjectives 2 The candidates are very stressed. ☊ Các ứng cử viên đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Politics stressful ☊ căng thẳng ☊ Politics like: hẳn → →
to avoid, refrain from an activity ☊ tránh hẳn một hoạn động ☊ 
sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 
安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù bekommen ☊ nhận ☊ 得到 ☊ dédào mittags ☊ hàng trưa ☊ 中午 ☊ zhōngwǔ glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ 幸运的 ☊ xìngyùn de geben ☊ đưa cho, cho, phân phát ☊ 给 ☊ gěi aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ 醒来 ☊ xǐnglái geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhí de geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhí de bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ 发觉 ☊ fājué im Stadtzentrum ☊ ở trung tâm thành phố ☊ 在市中心 ☊ zài shìzhōngxīn freundlich ☊ thân thiện ☊ 友好的 ☊ yǒuhǎo de echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ 真正的 ☊ zhēnzhèng de geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhī de geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ 笔直的 ☊ bǐzhī de erster Klasse ☊ hạng nhất ☊ 头等车厢 ☊ tóuděng chēxiāng zweiter Klasse ☊ hạng hai ☊ 二等车厢 ☊ èrděng chēxiāng deprimiert ☊ chán nản ☊ 沮丧的 ☊ jǔsàng de gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 煎 ☊ jiān gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ 烧烤的 ☊ shāokǎo de gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ 煮熟的 ☊ zhǔshú de gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ 烤 ☊ kǎo de persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ 小心 ☊ xiǎoxīn sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán trennen ☊ phân loại ☊ 分开 ☊ fēnkāi verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de schlank ☊ mảnh khảnh ☊ 苗条的 ☊ miáotiáo de schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ 戏剧性的 ☊ xìjùxìng de sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ 安全 ☊ ānquán bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú übernehmen ☊ nhận, tiếp nhận, làm ☊ 承担 ☊ chéng dān eine Aufgabe übernehmen ☊ nhận nhiệm vụ ☊ 承担一项任务 ☊ chéng dān yí xiàng rèn wù täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ 每天的 ☊ měi tiān de wöchentlich ☊ hàng tuần ☊ 每周的 ☊ měi zhōu de monatlich ☊ hàng tháng ☊ 每月的 ☊ měi yuè de jährlich ☊ hàng năm ☊ 每年的 ☊ měi nián de bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu teilen ☊ phân chia ☊ 分开 ☊ fēn kāi abreißen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 撕开 ☊ sī kāi erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 变轻松 ☊ biàn qīng sōng glatt ☊ bằng phẳng ☊ 光滑的 ☊ guāng huá de ein Paket erhalten ☊ nhận kiện phẩm ☊ 收到一个包裹 ☊ shōu dào yí gè bāo guǒ sich beschweren ☊ than phiền ☊ 抱怨 ☊ bào yuàn reklamieren ☊ phàn nàn ☊ 投诉 ☊ tóu sù fein ☊ dịu, thanh đạm ☊ 精致的 ☊ jīng zhì de absteigen ☊ xuống hạng ☊ 下降 ☊ xià jiàng siegen ☊ thắng ☊ 战胜 ☊ zhàn shèng sich anstellen ☊ xếp hàng ☊ 排队 ☊ pái duì anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ 做某事 ☊ zuò mǒu shì etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ 分配某物 ☊ fēn pèi mǒu wù etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ 分配某物 ☊ fēn pèi mǒu wù abreisen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 出发 ☊ chū fā flach ☊ bằng phẳng ☊ 平坦 ☊ píng tǎn eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ 紧急的 ☊ jǐn jí de bremsen ☊ phanh (nv), thắng (sv) ☊ 刹车 ☊ shā chē spiegeln ☊ ánh lên, phản chiếu ☊ 反射 ☊ fǎn shè jammern ☊ than phiền, rên rỉ ☊ 诉苦 ☊ sù kǔ Herzliche Grüße, ... ☊ thân chào,... ☊ 衷心的问候 ☊ zhōng xīn de wèn hòu städtisch ☊ thành thị ☊ 城市的 ☊ chéng shì de gelingen ☊ thành công ☊ 成功 ☊ chéng gōng abonnieren ☊ Đặt dài hạn ☊ 预定 ☊ yù dìng erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ 满足 ☊ mǎn zú verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ 绝望 ☊ jué wàng gestehen ☊ thú nhận ☊ 坦白 ☊ tǎn bái betteln ☊ cầu khẩn ☊ 乞求 ☊ qǐ qiú deprimiert ☊ chán nản ☊ 沮丧的 ☊ jǔ sàng de unglücklich ☊ bất hạnh ☊ 不幸的 ☊ bú xìng de ausdrücklich ☊ thẳng thắn, tỏ rõ ☊ 明确的 ☊ míng què de leugnen ☊ phủ nhận ☊ 否认 ☊ fǒu rèn jemandem den Prozess machen ☊ ai bị phán xử ☊ 起诉某人 ☊ qǐ sù mǒu rén vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ 忽略 ☊ hū luè barfuß ☊ chân đất ☊ 光脚 ☊ guāng jiǎo blockieren ☊ chặn ☊ 阻塞 ☊ zǔ sè erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ 认出 ☊ rèn chū bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ 一定 ☊ yí dìng verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā aus zwei Teilen bestehen ☊ bao gồm hai bộ phận ☊ 由两部分组成 ☊ yóu liǎng bù fèn zǔ chéng mit Waren handeln ☊ mua bán hàng ☊ 货物交易 ☊ huò wù jiāo yì ein Prozent ☊ 1 phần trăm ☊ 百分之一 ☊ bǎi fēn zhī yī übertreffen ☊ lập thành tích, vượt xa ☊ 超过 ☊ chāo guò aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ 表现得真诚 ☊ biǎo xiàn de zhēn chéng verwandeln ☊ biến thành ☊ 转变 ☊ zhuǎn biàn abreißen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ 折断 ☊ zhé duàn wiedererkennen ☊ nhận ra ☊ 再次认出 ☊ zài cì rén chū kritisch ☊ phê bình, phê phán ☊ 批评的 ☊ pī píng de persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de intim ☊ kín, thân mật ☊ 知心的 ☊ zhī xīn de nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ 紧张的 ☊ jǐn zhāng de etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ 分摊某物 ☊ fēn tān mǒu wù etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ 分摊某物 ☊ fēn tān mǒu wù künstlich ☊ nhân tạo ☊ 人工的 ☊ rén gōng de unmittelbar ☊ trực tiếp, thẳng ☊ 直接的 ☊ zhí jiē de dagegen ☊ phản bác ☊ 反对 ☊ fǎn duì ausgeben ☊ phân bố, chi tiêu ☊ 付出 ☊ fù chū erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ 处理 ☊ chù lǐ veranlassen ☊ ra lệnh, điều hành ☊ 促使 ☊ cù shǐ adoptieren ☊ nhận nuôi ☊ 领养 ☊ lǐng yǎng erwachsen sein ☊ trưởng thành ☊ 成人 ☊ chéng rén verwandt ☊ có họ hàng ☊ 亲戚关系的 ☊ qīn qí guān xì de jugendlich ☊ Đang tuổi thanh niên ☊ 少年的 ☊ shào nián de betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ 强调 ☊ qiáng diào sich langweilen ☊ nhàm chán ☊ 感到无聊 ☊ gǎn dào wú liáo grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ 傻笑 ☊ shǎ xiào menschlich ☊ nhân đạo ☊ 人性的 ☊ rén xìng de Schütze ☊ nhân mã ☊ 射手座 ☊ shè shǒu zuò feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ 确定 ☊ què dìng ausdauernd ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 持续的 ☊ chí xù de psychisch ☊ tâm thần ☊ 心理的 ☊ xīn lǐ de stoppen ☊ ngừng, ngăn chặn ☊ 停止 ☊ tíng zhǐ diskriminieren ☊ phân biệt chủng tộc ☊ 歧视 ☊ qí shì versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ 封锁 ☊ fēng suǒ gegründet ☊ thành lập ☊ 建立起来 ☊ jiàn lì qǐ lái anerkennen ☊ chứng nhận ☊ 认证 ☊ rèn zhèng ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ 认证一份文件 ☊ rèn zhèng yí fèn wén jiàn von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ 从 ... 引开 ☊ cóng ..... yǐn kāi löschen ☊ xóa, bỏ, thanh toán ☊ 删除 ☊ shān chú geduldig ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 耐心的 ☊ nài xīn de ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ 不耐心的 ☊ bú nài xīn de erfolgreich ☊ thành đạt ☊ 成功的 ☊ chéng gōng de kurzfristig ☊ ngắn hạn ☊ 短期的 ☊ duǎn qī de jemanden diskriminieren ☊ đối xử phân biệt, khinh biệt, miệt thị ai đó ☊ 歧视某人 ☊ qíshì mǒurén unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ 妄自行事， 鲁莽行事 ☊ wàngzì xíngshì, lǔmǎng xíngshì etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ 反驳某事， 驳斥某事 ☊ fǎnbó mǒushì, bóchì mǒushì jemandem widersprechen ☊ phản bác lại ai đó ☊ 反驳某人 ☊ fǎnbó mǒurén einen Satz formulieren ☊ thành lập câu, tạo câu ☊ 起草一个句子 ☊ qǐcǎo yī gè jùzi geübt sein ☊ thành thạo ☊ 熟练 ☊ shúliàn sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ 仔细的 ☊ zǐxì de alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ 日常的 ☊ rìcháng de etwas sortieren ☊ phân loại cái gì đó ☊ 分类整理某物 ☊ fēnlèi zhěnglǐ mǒuwù sich plagen ☊ đánh vật, vật lộn, tự hành hạ ☊ 打拼, 辛劳地工作 ☊ dǎpīn, xīnláo de gōngzuò sich gedulden ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 忍耐 ☊ rěnnài zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ 拉锯战, 旷日持久的协商 ☊ lājùzhàn, kuàngrì-chíjiǔ de xiéshāng zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ 分派, 分配 ☊ fēnpài, fēnpèi bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ 出具证明 ☊ chūjù zhèngmíng aufrichtig ☊ thật thà, thành thật ☊ 坦诚的 ☊ tǎnchéng de skrupellos ☊ tàn nhẫn, nhẫn tâm ☊ 肆无忌惮的 ☊ sì wú jì dàn de verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ 掌管 ☊ zhǎngguǎn Schlange stehen ☊ xếp hàng ☊ 排队 ☊ páiduì einwilligen ☊ tán thành ☊ 同意 ☊ tóngyì unbestechlich ☊ liêm chính, thanh liêm ☊ 廉正的 ☊ liánzhèng de malnehmen mit (multiplizieren) ☊ nhân với ☊ 乘 ☊ chéng zahlungsfähig ☊ có khả năng thanh toán ☊ 有支付能力的 ☊ yǒu zhīfù nénglì de zahlungsunfähig ☊ không có khả năng thanh toán ☊ 无支付能力的 ☊ wú zhīfù nénglì de uneben ☊ gồ ghề, không bằng phẳng ☊ 不平整的 ☊ bù píngzhěng de aufrichten ☊ đặt đứng thẳng ☊ 竖起 ☊ shùqǐ löten ☊ hàn ☊ 焊接 ☊ hànjiē behutsam ☊ thận trọng, chu đáo ☊ 谨慎的 ☊ jǐnshèn de ein Rohr abdichten ☊ hàn kín, bịt kín một đường ống ☊ 铆合一根管道 ☊ mǎohé yī gēn guǎndào sich ergeben ☊ đầu hàng ☊ 屈从于 ☊ qūcóng yú... eine Lüge durchschauen ☊ nhận ra một lời nói dối ☊ 识破一个谎言 ☊ shípò yī gè huǎngyán lebenslänglich hinter Gitter ☊ tù chung thân ☊ 终身监禁 ☊ zhōngshēn jiānjìn laut eines Augenzeugen... ☊ Theo lời một nhân chứng... ☊ 据一位目击者反映... ☊ jù yī wèi mùjīzhě fǎnyìng... jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ 赦免某人 ☊ shèmiǎn mǒurén ein Konflikt eskaliert ☊ xung đột leo thang ☊ 冲突升级 ☊ chōngtū shēngjí entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ 发生 ☊ fāshēng wölben ☊ làm cong lại thành vòm ☊ 使 ... 成弧形 ☊ shǐ ... chéng húxíng abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ 过期食品 ☊ guòqī shípǐn notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ 紧急迫降 ☊ jǐnjí pòjiàng blinken (Auto) ☊ bật đèn xi-nhan ☊ 打信号 (汽车) ☊ dǎ xìnhào (qìchē) ein Feld düngen ☊ bón phân cho ruộng ☊ 为一块田施肥 ☊ wèi yī kuài tián shīféi abladen ☊ dỡ hàng ☊ 卸下 ☊ xièxià einen Weg begradigen ☊ làm thẳng một con đường ☊ 把一条路改直 ☊ bǎ yī tiáo lù gǎi zhí züchten ☊ chăn nuôi, trồng trọt ☊ 饲养 ☊ sìyǎng zutraulich sein ☊ trung thành ☊ 不认生 ☊ bù rèngshēng im Spiel siegen ☊ giành chiến thắng ☊ 在比赛中获胜 ☊ zài bǐsài zhōng huòshèng etwas unterscheiden ☊ phân biệt gì đó ☊ 区别某物 ☊ qūbié mǒuwù eine Zeitschrift abonnieren ☊ đặt tạp chí dài hạn ☊ 订阅一份杂志 ☊ dìngyuè yī fèn zázhì eine Stadt gründen ☊ lập nên một thành phố ☊ 建立一座城市 ☊ jiànlì yī zuò chéngshì eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ 包围一座城市 ☊ bāowéi yī zuò chéngshì auf Zehenspitzen schleichen ☊ đi rón rén bằng đầu ngón chân ☊ 蹑手蹑脚 ☊ nièshǒu-nièjiǎo resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ 有抵抗力的 ☊ yǒu dǐkànglì de sich den Fuß verstauchen ☊ chân bị bong gân ☊ 扭伤脚 ☊ niǔ shāng jiǎo über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ 因为某事而叫苦 ☊ yīnwèi mǒushì ér jiàokǔ vernarben ☊ thành sẹo ☊ 结疤 ☊ jiébā den Fuß röntgen ☊ chụp x-quang chân ☊ 对足部透视, 拍足部的X光 ☊ duì zúbù tòushì, pāi zúbù de X guāng schlank sein ☊ mảnh khảnh ☊ 苗条 ☊ miáotiáo körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ 身体的 ☊ shēntǐ de etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ 后悔某事 ☊ hòuhuǐ mǒushì unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ 无敌的 ☊ wúdí de gnadenlos ☊ nhẫn tâm ☊ 无情的 ☊ wúqíng de schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ 幸灾乐祸的 ☊ xìngzāi-lèhuò de etwas abwenden ☊ ngăn chặn ☊ 扳回 ☊ bānhuí adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ 被领养的 ☊ bèi lǐngyǎng de seine Frau betrügen ☊ lừa dối vợ, phản bội vợ ☊ 欺骗他的妻子 ☊ qīpiàn tā de qīzi heilig ☊ thánh, thiêng liêng ☊ 圣洁的 ☊ shèngjié de andächtig ☊ thành kính ☊ 虔诚的 ☊ qiánchéng de Finnland ☊ Phần Lan ☊ 芬兰 ☊ Fēnlán Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ 韩国 ☊ Hánguó militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ 军事上的胜利 ☊ jūnshì shàng de shènglì kapitulieren ☊ đầu hàng ☊ 投降 ☊ tóuxiáng jemanden verraten ☊ phản bội ai đó ☊ 出卖某人 ☊ chūmài mǒurén einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ 阻止一次袭击 ☊ zǔzhǐ yī cì xíjī abtrünnig sein ☊ phản bội, ly khai ☊ 变节 ☊ biànjié sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ das Gepäck ☊ hành lí ☊ ☊ fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ ☊ die Stadt ☊ thành phố ☊ ☊ die Warteschlange ☊ xếp hàng đợi ☊ ☊ der Rest ☊ phần còn lại ☊ ☊ der Fahrgast ☊ hành khách ☊ ☊ das Viertel ☊ phần tư ☊ ☊ bekommen ☊ nhận ☊ ☊ das Bankkonto ☊ tài khoản ngân hàng ☊ ☊ mittags ☊ hàng trưa ☊ ☊ der Monat ☊ tháng ☊ ☊ glücklich ☊ may mắn, hạnh phúc ☊ ☊ der Stadtplan ☊ bản đồ thành phố ☊ ☊ das Stadtzentrum ☊ trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊ geben ☊ đưa cho, cho, phân phát ☊ ☊ die Klasse ☊ hạng, lớp ☊ ☊ die Bank ☊ ngân hàng ☊ ☊ aufwachen ☊ thức dậy, trưởng thành ☊ ☊ geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ ☊ bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ ☊ das Stadtzentrum ☊ trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊ der Aufzug ☊ thang máy ☊ ☊ im Stadtzentrum ☊ ở trung tâm thành phố ☊ ☊ der Januar ☊ tháng giêng ☊ ☊ der Februar ☊ tháng hai ☊ ☊ der März ☊ tháng ba ☊ ☊ der April ☊ tháng tư ☊ ☊ der Mai ☊ tháng năm ☊ ☊ der Juni ☊ tháng sáu ☊ ☊ der Juli ☊ tháng bảy ☊ ☊ der August ☊ tháng tám ☊ ☊ der September ☊ tháng chín ☊ ☊ der Oktober ☊ tháng mười ☊ ☊ der November ☊ tháng mười một ☊ ☊ der Dezember ☊ tháng mười hai ☊ ☊ das Geschäft ☊ cửa hàng ☊ ☊ die Zitrone ☊ quả chanh ☊ ☊ die Zwiebel ☊ hành tây ☊ ☊ die Schlagsahne ☊ sữa đánh thành kem ☊ ☊ freundlich ☊ thân thiện ☊ ☊ der Fuß ☊ bàn chân ☊ ☊ die Füße ☊ những bàn chân ☊ ☊ das Porträt ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ ☊ geradeaus ☊ đi thắng ☊ ☊ der Tankwart ☊ nhân viên bán xăng ☊ ☊ erster Klasse ☊ hạng nhất ☊ ☊ zweiter Klasse ☊ hạng hai ☊ ☊ deprimiert ☊ chán nản ☊ ☊ die Portion ☊ phần ăn, khẩu phần ☊ ☊ gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ das Spielwarengeschäft ☊ cửa hàng đồ chơi ☊ ☊ der Buchladen ☊ cửa hàng sách ☊ ☊ das Kaufhaus ☊ cửa hàng bách hóa ☊ ☊ das Zeug ☊ vải vóc, hàng dệt ☊ ☊ der Ring ☊ chiếc nhẫn ☊ ☊ die Bäckerei ☊ cửa hàng bánh ☊ ☊ das Musikgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng băng đĩa nhạc ☊ ☊ die Wäscherei ☊ cửa hàng giặt ủi ☊ ☊ die Außenbezirke ☊ ngoại vi thành phố ☊ ☊ persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ ☊ sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ ☊ die Limonade ☊ nước chanh ☊ ☊ trennen ☊ phân loại ☊ ☊ der Komposthaufen ☊ bãi ủ phân ☊ ☊ die SMS ☊ tin nhắn ☊ ☊ der Anrufbeantworter ☊ máy nhắn ☊ ☊ verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ ☊ schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ ☊ das Antibiotikum ☊ thuốc kháng sinh ☊ ☊ das Bein ☊ chân ☊ ☊ der Zeh ☊ ngón chân ☊ ☊ die Kinderportion ☊ khẩu phần cho trẻ em ☊ ☊ schlank ☊ mảnh khảnh ☊ ☊ die Rechnung ☊ hóa đơn thanh toán ☊ ☊ schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ ☊ die Sehenswürdigkeit ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ ☊ der Verkäufer ☊ người bán hàng ☊ ☊ die Stadt ☊ thành phố ☊ ☊ die Firma ☊ hãng ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ sicher ☊ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ das Personal ☊ nhân sự ☊ ☊ die Treppe ☊ cầu thang ☊ ☊ übernehmen ☊ nhận, tiếp nhận, làm ☊ ☊ eine Aufgabe übernehmen ☊ nhận nhiệm vụ ☊ ☊ zugestehen ☊ thừa nhận ☊ ☊ täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊ wöchentlich ☊ hàng tuần ☊ ☊ monatlich ☊ hàng tháng ☊ ☊ jährlich ☊ hàng năm ☊ ☊ der Kerzenständer ☊ chân đèn cầy (sv), chân nến (nv) ☊ ☊ bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊ teilen ☊ phân chia ☊ ☊ erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊ glatt ☊ bằng phẳng ☊ ☊ die Reklamation ☊ sự phàn nàn ☊ ☊ die Beschwerde ☊ sự than phiền ☊ ☊ ein Paket erhalten ☊ nhận kiện phẩm ☊ ☊ die Lieferung ☊ giao hàng ☊ ☊ der Lieferschein ☊ giấy giao hàng ☊ ☊ sich beschweren ☊ than phiền ☊ ☊ reklamieren ☊ phàn nàn ☊ ☊ fein ☊ dịu, thanh đạm ☊ ☊ der Zuschauer ☊ khán giả ☊ ☊ die Mehrheit ☊ phần lớn ☊ ☊ der Erfolg ☊ thành công ☊ ☊ die Reihe ☊ hàng ghế ☊ ☊ das Tor ☊ khung thành ☊ ☊ absteigen ☊ xuống hạng ☊ ☊ siegen ☊ thắng ☊ ☊ sich anstellen ☊ xếp hàng ☊ ☊ anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊ die Begeisterung ☊ phấn chấn, thú vị ☊ ☊ etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ ☊ etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ ☊ abreisen ☊ khởi hành, xuất phát ☊ ☊ flach ☊ bằng phẳng ☊ ☊ eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ ☊ die Bremse ☊ cái phanh ☊ ☊ der Horizont ☊ chân trời ☊ ☊ das Handtuch ☊ khăn ☊ ☊ das Stativ ☊ chân đứng cho máy ảnh ☊ ☊ bremsen ☊ phanh (nv), thắng (sv) ☊ ☊ spiegeln ☊ ánh lên, phản chiếu ☊ ☊ jammern ☊ than phiền, rên rỉ ☊ ☊ die Bettdecke ☊ chăn ☊ ☊ die Spalte ☊ hàng ☊ ☊ Herzliche Grüße, ... ☊ thân chào,... ☊ ☊ das Gepäcknetz ☊ kệ để hành lý ☊ ☊ der Waggon ☊ toa chở hàng ☊ ☊ das Badetuch ☊ khăn tắm ☊ ☊ städtisch ☊ thành thị ☊ ☊ die Spiegelreflexkamera ☊ máy quay có gương phản chiếu ☊ ☊ gelingen ☊ thành công ☊ ☊ abonnieren ☊ Đặt dài hạn ☊ ☊ der Verwandte ☊ người thân ☊ ☊ erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ ☊ die Anforderungen erfüllen ☊ hoàn thành yêu cầu ☊ ☊ das Geständnis ☊ thừa nhận, thú nhận ☊ ☊ verzweifeln an ☊ tuyệt vọng, chán nản ☊ ☊ gestehen ☊ thú nhận ☊ ☊ die Seele ☊ tinh thần ☊ ☊ betteln ☊ cầu khẩn ☊ ☊ unglücklich ☊ bất hạnh ☊ ☊ ausdrücklich ☊ thẳng thắn, tỏ rõ ☊ ☊ der Richter ☊ thẩm phán ☊ ☊ der Prozess ☊ phán xử ☊ ☊ der Zeuge ☊ nhân chứng ☊ ☊ das Vorurteil ☊ phán xét ☊ ☊ leugnen ☊ phủ nhận ☊ ☊ jemandem den Prozess machen ☊ ai bị phán xử ☊ ☊ vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊ das Organ ☊ bộ phận ☊ ☊ der Nerv ☊ dây thần kinh ☊ ☊ barfuß ☊ chân đất ☊ ☊ die Schranke ☊ rào chắn ☊ ☊ die Not ☊ khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ blockieren ☊ chặn ☊ ☊ erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ ☊ bestimmt ☊ nhất định, chắc chắn ☊ ☊ die Ursache ☊ nguyên nhân ☊ ☊ die Abfahrt ☊ lối ra, khởi hành ☊ ☊ das Teil ☊ bộ phận thay thế ☊ ☊ die Schwierigkeit ☊ khó khăn ☊ ☊ aus zwei Teilen bestehen ☊ bao gồm hai bộ phận ☊ ☊ die Niederlage ☊ cửa hàng, chi nhánh ☊ ☊ mit Waren handeln ☊ mua bán hàng ☊ ☊ ein Prozent ☊ 1 phần trăm ☊ ☊ übertreffen ☊ lập thành tích, vượt xa ☊ ☊ aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ ☊ die Handlung ☊ hành động ☊ ☊ die Einleitung ☊ phần giới thiệu ☊ ☊ das Verzeichnis ☊ phần hướng dẫn ☊ ☊ die Fortsetzung ☊ phần tiếp theo ☊ ☊ das Opfer ☊ con mồi, nạn nhân ☊ ☊ das Gewehr ☊ phản công ☊ ☊ verwandeln ☊ biến thành ☊ ☊ die Not ☊ khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Bekanntschaft ☊ thân quyến ☊ ☊ wiedererkennen ☊ nhận ra ☊ ☊ kritisch ☊ phê bình, phê phán ☊ ☊ persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ ☊ intim ☊ kín, thân mật ☊ ☊ nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ ☊ etwas verteilen ☊ phân chia ☊ ☊ künstlich ☊ nhân tạo ☊ ☊ unmittelbar ☊ trực tiếp, thẳng ☊ ☊ dagegen ☊ phản bác ☊ ☊ ausgeben ☊ phân bố, chi tiêu ☊ ☊ erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ ☊ veranlassen ☊ ra lệnh, điều hành ☊ ☊ die Verwandtschaft ☊ mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ ☊ der Verwandte ☊ người thân ☊ ☊ das Mitglied ☊ thành viên ☊ ☊ der Jugendliche ☊ người thanh niên ☊ ☊ adoptieren ☊ nhận nuôi ☊ ☊ erwachsen sein ☊ trưởng thành ☊ ☊ verwandt ☊ có họ hàng ☊ ☊ jugendlich ☊ Đang tuổi thanh niên ☊ ☊ die Langeweile ☊ nhàm chán ☊ ☊ betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ ☊ sich langweilen ☊ nhàm chán ☊ ☊ grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ ☊ menschlich ☊ nhân đạo ☊ ☊ Schütze ☊ nhân mã ☊ ☊ das Kreuz ☊ thánh giá ☊ ☊ das Schicksal ☊ số phận ☊ ☊ feststellen ☊ khẳng định ☊ ☊ ausdauernd ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊ psychisch ☊ tâm thần ☊ ☊ der Personalausweis ☊ chứng minh nhân dân ☊ ☊ der Protest ☊ sự phản kháng ☊ ☊ stoppen ☊ ngừng, ngăn chặn ☊ ☊ diskriminieren ☊ phân biệt chủng tộc ☊ ☊ versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ ☊ die Stimmung ☊ tinh thần ☊ ☊ gegründet ☊ thành lập ☊ ☊ die Kernspaltung ☊ sư nhân đôi hạt nhân ☊ ☊ der Alltag ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊ das Prozent ☊ phần trăm ☊ ☊ anerkennen ☊ chứng nhận ☊ ☊ ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ ☊ von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ ☊ löschen ☊ xóa, bỏ, thanh toán ☊ ☊ geduldig ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊ ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊ erfolgreich ☊ thành đạt ☊ ☊ kurzfristig ☊ ngắn hạn ☊ ☊ die Fluggesellschaft ☊ hãng máy bay ☊ ☊ die Ablenkung ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊ jemanden diskriminieren ☊ đối xử phân biệt, khinh biệt, miệt thị ai đó ☊ ☊ unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ ☊ etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ ☊ jemandem widersprechen ☊ phản bác lại ai đó ☊ ☊ das Ausrufezeichen ☊ dấu chấm than ☊ ☊ einen Satz formulieren ☊ thành lập câu, tạo câu ☊ ☊ der Kumpel ☊ bạn thân ☊ ☊ die Kreide ☊ phấn ☊ ☊ der Abschluss ☊ sự tốt nghiệp, sự hoàn thành ☊ ☊ geübt sein ☊ thành thạo ☊ ☊ sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ ☊ alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ ☊ der Sanitäter ☊ nhân viên cứu thương ☊ ☊ der Klempner ☊ thợ hàn, thợ thiếc ☊ ☊ der Schafhirte ☊ người chăn cừu ☊ ☊ etwas sortieren ☊ phân loại cái gì đó ☊ ☊ sich plagen ☊ đánh vật, vật lộn, tự hành hạ ☊ ☊ sich gedulden ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊ das Sortiment ☊ mặt hàng ☊ ☊ die Bezahlung ☊ thanh toán, sự trả tiền ☊ ☊ das Sportgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng bán đồ thể thao ☊ ☊ der leitende Angestellte ☊ người điều hành ☊ ☊ der Beschluss ☊ quyết định, phán quyết ☊ ☊ der Freimaurer ☊ thành viên hội tam điểm ☊ ☊ der Verräter ☊ kẻ phản bội, kẻ tiết lộ ☊ ☊ zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ ☊ der Abgabetermin ☊ hạn giao nộp ☊ ☊ das Paket wiegen ☊ cân gói hàng ☊ ☊ der Bruchteil ☊ phần rất nhỏ ☊ ☊ das Drittel ☊ một phần ba ☊ ☊ das Fünftel ☊ một phần năm ☊ ☊ zuweisen ☊ phân phối, chỉ định ☊ ☊ die Bestellung stornieren ☊ hủy đơn đặt hàng ☊ ☊ die Kündigungsfrist ☊ thời hạn quy ước trước khi chấm dứt hợp đồng (lao động) ☊ ☊ die Zustellung ☊ sự phân phát, sự phân phối ☊ ☊ bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ ☊ aufrichtig ☊ thật thà, thành thật ☊ ☊ skrupellos ☊ tàn nhẫn, nhẫn tâm ☊ ☊ verwalten ☊ quản lý, điều hành ☊ ☊ die Verwaltung ☊ sự quản lý, sự điều hành ☊ ☊ Schlange stehen ☊ xếp hàng ☊ ☊ das Attest ☊ giấy chứng thực, giấy chứng nhận ☊ ☊ die Urkunde ☊ giấy chứng nhận, chứng chỉ, văn bằng ☊ ☊ der Gehorsam ☊ sự chấp hành ☊ ☊ einwilligen ☊ tán thành ☊ ☊ unbestechlich ☊ liêm chính, thanh liêm ☊ ☊ malnehmen mit (multiplizieren) ☊ nhân với ☊ ☊ die Zahlung ☊ sự thanh toán ☊ ☊ zahlungsfähig ☊ có khả năng thanh toán ☊ ☊ zahlungsunfähig ☊ không có khả năng thanh toán ☊ ☊ das Vakuum ☊ chân không ☊ ☊ die Kante ☊ thành, cạnh ☊ ☊ uneben ☊ gồ ghề, không bằng phẳng ☊ ☊ die Hardware ☊ phần cứng ☊ ☊ die Software ☊ phần mềm ☊ ☊ das Betriebssystem ☊ hệ điều hành ☊ ☊ der Bildpunkt ☊ chấm phân giải ☊ ☊ die Datenbank ☊ ngân hàng dữ liệu ☊ ☊ die Stange ☊ thanh, gậy, cột ☊ ☊ der Stab ☊ thanh, que ☊ ☊ der Aufkleber ☊ nhãn dính ☊ ☊ aufrichten ☊ đặt đứng thẳng ☊ ☊ löten ☊ hàn ☊ ☊ behutsam ☊ thận trọng, chu đáo ☊ ☊ die Rolltreppe ☊ thang cuốn ☊ ☊ ein Rohr abdichten ☊ hàn kín, bịt kín một đường ống ☊ ☊ das Element ☊ yếu tố, thành phần ☊ ☊ der Bankräuber ☊ kẻ cướp ngân hàng ☊ ☊ der Heiratsschwindler ☊ kẻ lừa gạt hôn nhân ☊ ☊ der Augenzeuge ☊ nhân chứng ☊ ☊ der Verrat ☊ sự phản bội, tính phản trắc ☊ ☊ sich ergeben ☊ đầu hàng ☊ ☊ eine Lüge durchschauen ☊ nhận ra một lời nói dối ☊ ☊ lebenslänglich hinter Gitter ☊ tù chung thân ☊ ☊ der Schalldämpfer ☊ thiết bị giảm thanh ☊ ☊ Laut eines Augenzeugen... ☊ Theo lời một nhân chứng... ☊ ☊ der Häftling ☊ tù nhân ☊ ☊ jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ ☊ ein Konflikt eskaliert ☊ xung đột leo thang ☊ ☊ entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ ☊ das Treppenhaus putzen ☊ quét dọn cầu thang ☊ ☊ wölben ☊ làm cong lại thành vòm ☊ ☊ die Treppenstufe ☊ bậc thang ☊ ☊ die Zerstreuung ☊ sự giải tán, phân tán ☊ ☊ die Zutaten vermengen ☊ rộn các thành phần ( thức ăn), trộn gia vị ☊ ☊ das Tuch ☊ cái khăn ☊ ☊ die Mandel ☊ hạnh nhân ☊ ☊ das Marzipan ☊ bột bánh hạnh nhân ☊ ☊ abgelaufene Lebensmittel ☊ thực phẩm hết hạn ☊ ☊ der Flugzeugrumpf ☊ thân máy bay ☊ ☊ der Astronaut ☊ nhà du hành vũ trụ ☊ ☊ notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ blinken (Auto) ☊ bật đèn xi-nhan ☊ ☊ das Gaspedal ☊ chân ga ☊ ☊ der Kotflügel ☊ cái chắn bùn ☊ ☊ das Getriebe ☊ bộ phận truyền động ☊ ☊ der Blinker ☊ đèn xi-nhan ☊ ☊ die Zündung ☊ bộ phận đánh lửa ☊ ☊ das Containerschiff ☊ tàu chở hàng, container ☊ ☊ die Notbremse ☊ phanh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Pfote ☊ chân động vật ☊ ☊ die Tatze ☊ chân động vật lớn ☊ ☊ die Schwalbe ☊ chim nhạn ☊ ☊ ein Feld düngen ☊ bón phân cho ruộng ☊ ☊ abladen ☊ dỡ hàng ☊ ☊ einen Weg begradigen ☊ làm thẳng một con đường ☊ ☊ züchten ☊ chăn nuôi, trồng trọt ☊ ☊ zutraulich sein ☊ trung thành ☊ ☊ der Zaun ☊ hàng rào ☊ ☊ der Gemüseladen ☊ cửa hàng rau quả ☊ ☊ der Dünger ☊ phân bón, phân chuồng ☊ ☊ der Mist ☊ phân chuồng, phân thú vật ☊ ☊ im Spiel siegen ☊ giành chiến thắng ☊ ☊ der Torpfosten ☊ khung thành, cầu môn ☊ ☊ der Gewinner ☊ nhà vô địch, người chiến thắng ☊ ☊ die Holzkohle ☊ than củi ☊ ☊ die heitere Stimmung ☊ tâm trạng vui vẻ, tâm trạng phấn chấn ☊ ☊ der Schal ☊ cái khăn ☊ ☊ das Kopftuch ☊ khăn trùm đầu ☊ ☊ etwas unterscheiden ☊ phân biệt gì đó ☊ ☊ das Bildnis ☊ bức chân dung ☊ ☊ das unempfindliche Parkett ☊ lớp sàn gỗ chắc chắn ☊ ☊ der Flur, der Korridor ☊ hành lang ☊ ☊ die Tischdecke ☊ khăn trải bàn ☊ ☊ die Fußmatte ☊ thảm chùi chân ☊ ☊ das Möbelgeschäft ☊ cửa hàng bán đồ nội thất, cửa hàng đồ gỗ ☊ ☊ eine Zeitschrift abonnieren ☊ đặt tạp chí dài hạn ☊ ☊ die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊ die Aufnahme ☊ thu thanh, thu âm ☊ ☊ die Tonleiter ☊ thang âm ☊ ☊ eine Stadt gründen ☊ lập nên một thành phố ☊ ☊ eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ ☊ auf Zehenspitzen schleichen ☊ đi rón rén bằng đầu ngón chân ☊ ☊ der Zauberstab ☊ cây đũa thần ☊ ☊ das Wunder ☊ điều thần kỳ ☊ ☊ der Typhus ☊ bệnh thương hàn ☊ ☊ resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ ☊ die Blase am Fuß ☊ rộp da chân ☊ ☊ sich den Fuß verstauchen ☊ chân bị bong gân ☊ ☊ über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ der Diabetiker ☊ bệnh nhân tiểu đường ☊ ☊ vernarben ☊ thành sẹo ☊ ☊ das Gegengift ☊ thuốc kháng độc tố ☊ ☊ den Fuß röntgen ☊ chụp x-quang chân ☊ ☊ die Niere ☊ thận ☊ ☊ die Leiste (Anatomie) ☊ háng ☊ ☊ das Schienbein ☊ cẳng chân ☊ ☊ die Ferse ☊ gót chân ☊ ☊ der Kehlkopf ☊ thanh quản ☊ ☊ die Hautfalte ☊ nếp nhăn ☊ ☊ die Sommersprosse ☊ tàn nhang ☊ ☊ der Knöchel ☊ mắt cá chân ☊ ☊ der Ringfinger ☊ ngón đeo nhẫn, áp út ☊ ☊ die Beine ausstrecken ☊ duỗi chân ☊ ☊ schlank sein ☊ mảnh khảnh ☊ ☊ körperlich ☊ thuộc về thân thể ☊ ☊ die künstliche Befruchtung ☊ thụ tinh nhân tạo ☊ ☊ der Fußtritt ☊ cú đá bằng chân ☊ ☊ etwas bereuen ☊ hối hận về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ unbesiegbar ☊ không thể thắng nổi, vô địch ☊ ☊ gnadenlos ☊ nhẫn tâm ☊ ☊ schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ ☊ etwas abwenden ☊ ngăn chặn ☊ ☊ das Sprichwort ☊ ngạn ngữ, thành ngữ, câu châm ngôn ☊ ☊ adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ ☊ die Adoption ☊ việc nhận con nuôi ☊ ☊ seine Frau betrügen ☊ lừa dối vợ, phản bội vợ ☊ ☊ die Höhle ☊ hang ☊ ☊ die Hecke ☊ hàng rào ☊ ☊ der zunehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt đầu tháng ☊ ☊ der abnehmende Mond ☊ trăng bán nguyệt cuối tháng ☊ ☊ der Pilger ☊ người hành hương ☊ ☊ der Heilige ☊ vị thánh ☊ ☊ heilig ☊ thánh, thiêng liêng ☊ ☊ der Engel ☊ thiên thần ☊ ☊ die Ruhe ☊ sự yên tĩnh, sự thanh bình ☊ ☊ andächtig ☊ thành kính ☊ ☊ Finnland ☊ Phần Lan ☊ ☊ Korea ☊ Hàn Quốc ☊ ☊ die Massenvernichtungswaffen (Plural) ☊ vũ khí hủy diệt hàng loạt ☊ ☊ die humanitäre Hilfe ☊ cứu trợ nhân đạo ☊ ☊ der Stacheldraht ☊ hàng rào thép gai ☊ ☊ militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ ☊ kapitulieren ☊ đầu hàng ☊ ☊ jemanden verraten ☊ phản bội ai đó ☊ ☊ einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ ☊ abtrünnig sein ☊ phản bội, ly khai ☊ ☊ Morgens liegt Tri am Strand. ☊ Hàng sáng Tri nằm trên bãi biến. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 11) Wir können zusammen im Restaurant zu Abend essen. ☊ Chúng ta có thế cùng ăn tối ở nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 18) Nach dem Flug ist er müde und sein Gepäck ist sehr schwer. ☊ Sau chuyến bay anh cảm thấy mệt và hành lý thì rất nặng. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 22) Nach der Zollkontrolle kann er es nicht mehr tragen. ☊ Sau khi kiếm tra hải quan xong anh ấy không còn sức đế khiêng hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 23) Es sind viele Touristen im Terminal. ☊ Có nhiều khách du lịch ở phòng gửi hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 25) Tri möchte mit dem Taxi in die Stadt fahren. ☊ Tri muốn đi Taxi vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 29) Im Zug kauft Tri vom Schaffner eine Fahrkarte. ☊ Trên tàu, Tri mua vé từ người nhân viên phục vụ. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 36) Eine einfache Fahrkarte in die Stadt bitte. ☊ Làm ơn cho một vé một chiều vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 37) 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) Besichtigungstour durch die Innenstadt. ☊ Chuyến tham quan thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 63) Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) 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 Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66) Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72) Sie ist gegenüber der Bank. ☊ Nó nằm đối diện với ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 90) In der Stadt verirrt ☊ Bị lạc trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 101) Tri macht einen Spaziergang durch das Stadtzentrum. ☊ Tri đi dạo qua trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 102) Nach einer Weile stellt er fest, dass er sich verlaufen hat. ☊ Sau một hồi anh ta nhận ra mình đã bị lạc đường. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 103) Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110) Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119) Warte, ich hole dir eine Serviette. ☊ Chờ chút, anh đi lấy tờ khăn giấy. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 123) In unserem Sportzentrum bieten wir die ganze Woche über eine Reihe von Sportarten an. ☊ ở trung tâm thể thao của chúng tôi có hàng loạt các loại hình thể thao suốt tuần. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 130) Das Zentrum ist im Außenbezirk der Stadt. ☊ Trung tâm nằm ở ngoại ô thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 131) Jeden Monat haben wir Basketball- und Fußballspiele. ☊ Hàng tháng chúng tôi có những trận đấu bóng rố và bóng đá. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 133) Das muss genug sein für die nächsten paar Monate. ☊ Nó đủ cho vài tháng tới. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 152) Sie lebt in der gleichen Stadt wie Tri. ☊ Cô ấy sống cùng thành phố với Tri. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 157) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Tri wollte nie nach Hô Chí Minh, aber Trang ist dort aufgewachsen. ☊ Tri không bao giờ muốn đến thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, nhưng Trang đã lớn lên ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 179) Tri denkt, dass Hô Chí Minh solch eine graue, schreckliche und langweilige Stadt ist. ☊ Tri cho rằng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thành phố khủng khiếp và buồn tẻ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 180) Vielleicht den Zahnarzt? ☊ Nha sĩ chẳng hạn? ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 190) Lieber Bruder, ☊ Anh thân mến, ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 199) Gestern war ich mit Trang in Hô Chí Minh. ☊ Hôm qua, em cùng với Trang thăm thành phố Hồ Chí Minh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 201) Von dort muss er nur geradeaus über die Autobahn zum Flughafen fahren. ☊ Từ đó anh ấy chỉ việc đi thắng theo xa lộ để đến sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 213) Ja, ich weiß. Möchten Sie erste oder zweite Klasse? ☊ Đúng, tôi biết. Anh muốn vé hạng nhất hay hạng nhì? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 241) Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261) Lass uns bitte das Geschäft wechseln. ☊ Chúng ta sang cửa hàng khác đi. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 271) Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272) Koffer packen ☊ Xếp hành lý ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 291) Deo, Duschgel, Kamm, Seife, Zahnbürste. ☊ Phấn khử mùi, xà tắm, lược, xà bông, bàn chải đáng răng. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 311) Der Ring für Trang ☊ Chiếc nhẫn dành cho Trang ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 312) Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316) Meine Großmutter hat einen sehr wertvollen Ring aus Spanien. ☊ Bà em có một cái nhẫn rất quý từ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 319) Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321) Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322) Ja, sicher. Das kann ich tun. Gib mir einfach die Adresse des Geschäfts. ☊ Tất nhiên là được. Việc đó anh làm được. Em đưa cho anh địa chỉ cửa hàng đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 323) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Es war ein sehr kleines Geschäft im Außenbezirk der Stadt. ☊ Đó là một cửa hàng rất nhỏ nằm ở ngoại ô thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 327) Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330) Es ist der Hochzeitsring meiner Mutter. ☊ Nó là chiếc nhẫn cưới của mẹ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 331) Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332) Ich hätte mir um den Ring Sorgen gemacht, wenn ich ihn verschickt hätte. ☊ Tôi sợ mất chiếc nhẫn nếu tôi gửi nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 333) Ja, sie erklärte mir, dass der Ring in guten Händen sein würde, wenn Sie ihn mitnehmen würden. ☊ Ừh, nó nói với tôi là sẽ không sao khi đưa nhẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 335) Tri nahm den Ring und verließ das Geschäft. ☊ Tri nhận chiếc nhẫn và rời cửa hàng. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 337) Diese Person stahl den Ring von Trangs Großmutter. ☊ Người này đánh cắp chiếc nhẫn của bà Trang. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 344) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) Tri war verwirrt, aber dann verstand er. ☊ Tri bối rối, nhưng sau đó anh ấy nhận ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 351) Er fühlte in seine Taschen, und der Ring war noch dort. ☊ Anh ấy sờ vào túi và chiếc nhẫn vẫn còn đó. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 353) Er verließ den Bus und versuchte herauszufinden, wo er war. ☊ Anh xuống xe và cố nhận ra mình đang ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 356) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Ich bin eine sichere Fahrerin. Sie müssen den Weg finden. ☊ Tôi là một người lái xe cẩn thận. Anh phải nhìn đường đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 373) Tri möchte, dass die neuen Kunden das Sportzentrum sauber halten. ☊ Tri muốn rằng những khách hàng mới phải giữ trung tâm thế thao sạch sẽ. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 388) Er hofft, dass die Kunden die Sachen trennen, die sie wegwerfen. ☊ Anh ấy hy vọng khách hàng sẽ phân loại rác khi họ vứt. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 392) Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395) Tri? Wenn du meine Nachricht hören kannst, bring bitte mein Geburtstagsgeschenk mit. ☊ Tri? Nếu anh nghe tin nhắn của em thì làm ơn mang theo quà sinh nhật của em theo nhé. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 410) Nach diesem Anruf geht sie langsam zum Restaurant. ☊ Sau khi gọi điện thoại Trang từ từ đi đến nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 412) Tri wartet bereits vor dem Restaurant. ☊ Tri đã đợi sẵn trước nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 413) Alles geschah so schnell. ☊ Chuyện xảy ra nhanh quá. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 424) Meine Nachbarn feierten Hochzeit und dann fing etwas Feuer. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi tố chức đám cưới và sau đó thì lửa cháy ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 426) Der Rest ist nach Krankheiten sortiert. ☊ Những ngăn còn lại được phân theo từng loại bệnh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 443) Die meisten Kunden der Apotheke haben ein Rezept. ☊ Đa số khách hàng của hiệu thuốc đều có toa thuốc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 452) Warte, was ist das für ein Film? Was für ein gutaussehender Typ! ☊ Đợi đã, phim gì đây? Anh chàng này đẹp trai quá. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 467) Die Eltern von Trangs Nachbarskindern sind jeden Samstag weg. ☊ Bố mẹ những đứa trẻ hàng xóm của Trang cứ thứ bảy là đi vắng. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 480) Er hat eine ganze Stadt für die Katzen aufgebaut. ☊ Cậu ta xây cả một thành phố cho mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 489) Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490) Ich konnte sie nirgendwo finden. ☊ Em chẳng thấy chúng ở đâu cả. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 499) Ich war in jedem Sportgeschäft in dieser Stadt. ☊ Em đã xem tất cả các cửa hàng thể thao trong thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 500) Wenn du sie über das Internet bestellst, bekommst du sie dann per Post? ☊ Nếu em đặt trên mạng thì em sẽ nhận hàng qua đường bưu điện. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 504) Oder musst du sie dann irgendwo abholen? ☊ Hay là em phải đi nhận ở đâu đó. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 505) Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515) Ich bekomme eine Rechnung. ☊ Em sẽ nhận một hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 517) Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Jetzt musst du geradeaus gehen, und dann die zweite, nein, die dritte Straße links. ☊ Sau đó anh đi thắng và đến đường thứ hai, à không, đuờng thứ ba thì rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 526) Gibt es keinen einfacheren und schnelleren Weg, um zu dir zu gelangen? ☊ Không có đường nào đơn giản hơn và nhanh hơn đế đến chỗ em sao? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 529) Du hast mich davor gerettet, depressiv zu werden. ☊ Anh đã cứu em khỏi sự buồn chán. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 544) Trang sitzt im Zug. Sie fährt wegen Weihnachten nach Hause. ☊ Trang ngồi trên tàu. Cô ấy về nhà nhân dịp lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 583) Das ist sehr nett! Sie können glücklich sein. Ich habe keine Familie mehr. ☊ Thật là tuyệt. Chắc cô hạnh phúc lắm. Tôi không còn gia đình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 587) Über eine Treppe kann man vom Innenhof in den Keller gehen. ☊ Lên trên một cái cầu thang người ta có thể đi qua cái sân trong để đến hầm chứa đồ. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 618) Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629) Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630) Das wäre ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó sẽ thành bất lợi. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 640) Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647) 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) Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660) Die Reklamation ☊ Sự phàn nàn ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 665) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Jetzt möchte er sich per E-Mail beim Verkäufer, der den Fernseher verschickt hat, beschweren. ☊ Giờ anh muốn viết E-mail để than phiền tới người bán hàng, người mà đã gửi cái TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 668) Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Folgendes reklamieren: ☊ Kính thưa quí ông và quí bà, tôi muốn phàn nàn về sự việc sau đây: ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 669) Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670) 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) Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊ Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674) Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675) Ich hoffe, Sie antworten mir möglichst bald. ☊ Tôi hy vọng, quí vị trả lời nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 676) Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Ihr Kunde. ☊ Kính thư, khách hàng của quí vị. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 677) Trang gibt Tri Anweisungen: ☊ Trang phân công việc cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 685) Hoffentlich müssen wir uns am Haupteingang nicht zu lange anstellen. ☊ Hy vọng là chúng ta không phải xếp hàng quá lâu ở lối vào chính. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 695) Im Stadion brüllt und pfeift die Mehrheit der Zuschauer extrem laut. ☊ Phần lớn khán giả trong sân vận động gào và la hét thật to. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 698) In welcher Reihe sitzen wir eigentlich? ☊ Thế chúng ta ngồi ở hàng ghế nào? ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 699) Ich bin jetzt schon fast heiser. ☊ Giờ giọng em sắp khàn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 701) Wir sitzen gleich hinter dem Tor. ☊ Chúng ta ngồi ngay sau khung thành. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 703) Sie steigen in ihr Auto und reisen ab. ☊ Họ lên xe và khởi hành. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 717) Nein, denn wir haben es eilig! ☊ Không, vì chúng ta phải nhanh lên thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 722) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Tri erschrickt und bremst. ☊ Trí sợ hãi và phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 733) Die beiden breiten ihre Handtücher aus und setzen sich ins hohe Gras. ☊ Cả hai trải khăn của họ ra và ngồi lên thảm cỏ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 736) Die Matratze ist zu hart und die Bettdecke ist zu kurz! ☊ Cái nệm quá cứng và cái chăn thì quá ngắn! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 770) Mit dir ist es aber nicht einfach! ☊ Mọi việc với anh thật chẳng đơn giản! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 771) Immer jammerst du vor dem Einschlafen. ☊ Anh luôn than phiền trước khi ngủ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 772) 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) Hast du dich jeden Tag mit dem Badetuch an den Strand gelegt? ☊ Hàng ngày anh có trải khăn tắm nằm trên cát không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 796) Ich finde deine Fotos sehr gelungen. ☊ Em thấy những bức ảnh của anh rất thành công. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 814) Ja, aber die ersten Reihen sind leider schon besetzt. ☊ Còn, nhưng tiếc là hàng ghế đầu đã kín chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 822) Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823) Ich würde das Netz wählen, in dem die meisten Freunde und Verwandten von dir telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ chọn mạng mà bạn và người thân của bạn điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 835) Das tut ihrer Seele gar nicht gut. ☊ Điều đó không hề tốt cho tinh thần của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 863) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Sie hat ihn mehrmals ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sie in Ruhe zu lassen. ☊ Cô đã nhiều lần thẳng thắn yêu cầu anh ta hãy để cô yên. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 875) Komm schnell und hör dir das im Radio an! ☊ Nhanh lên em và nghe cái này trên đài nè! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 886) Gestern fällte der Richter sein Urteil über einen vorbestraften Gewalttäter. ☊ Hôm qua thẩm phán đã tuyên án kẻ phạm tội đã có tiền án. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 889) Endlich konnte ihm der Prozess gemacht werden. ☊ Rốt cục anh ta cũng bị phán xử. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 891) Über dreißig Zeugen sagten gegen den Mann aus und belasteten ihn schwer. ☊ Hơn ba mươi nhân chứng chống lại anh ta và chỉ trích anh ta nặng nề. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 892) Der Richter ließ sich von dem Mann, der alles leugnete, aber nicht beeindrucken. ☊ Người đàn ông phủ nhận mọi việc, nhưng điều đó không làm cho thẩm phán lay động. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 893) Schnell! Erzähl! ☊ Nhanh! Kể đi nào! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 904) Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923) Ich muss zugeben, das weiß ich nicht. ☊ Anh phải tự thừa nhận, anh cũng không biết. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 932) Schau mal! Man kann in seinen Körper hinein schauen und seine Organe sehen. ☊ Nhìn nè anh! Người ta có thể nhìn xuyên thấu cơ thể và các bộ phận của anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 946) Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949) Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953) Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954) Durch enge Gassen muss er sich durch die Altstadt schlängeln. ☊ Xuyên qua ngõ nhỏ anh phải ngoằn ngèo qua thành phố cổ. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 955) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974) Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977) Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978) Leider habe ich keine Erfahrung im Handeln mit solchen Waren. ☊ Tiếc là tôi không có kinh nghiệm trong việc thương lượng hàng thế này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1003) Dann werde ich Rücksicht darauf nehmen und Ihnen das Auto fünf Prozent billiger geben. ☊ Tôi sẽ lưu tâm đến việc đó và bớt cho bạn năm phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1005) Bei einem Autohändler hätte er nicht so viel bekommen. ☊ Giao cho một người bán xe thì anh không thể nhận được nhiều như thế. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1009) Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038) Sie hätten einander fast nicht mehr wiedererkannt. ☊ Họ gần như không nhận ra nhau. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1047) Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) 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) Abends gehen wir ins Restaurant. ☊ Tối chúng ta sẽ tới nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1073) Deine Idee finde ich gut, da müssen wir gar nichts mehr korrigieren. ☊ Anh thấy ý kiến của em thật hay, vì vậy chúng ta chẳng cần chữa gì nữa. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1078) In der Stadt ☊ Trong thành phố ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1080) Hast du die lange Schlange vor der Umkleidekabine gesehen? ☊ Em có nhìn thấy một hàng dài trước phòng thay đồ không? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1083) Du hast recht, wir müssen uns beeilen, weil wir noch soviel zu erledigen haben. ☊ Anh nói đúng, chúng ta phải nhanh lên, vì chúng ta con nhiều thứ phải hoàn thành. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1084) Die Verwandtschaft ☊ Mối quan hệ họ hàng ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1091) Sie haben beide ihre Verwandten und Freunde eingeladen. ☊ Họ mời người thân và bạn bè cả hai bên. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1093) Du kannst dich auf uns verlassen, es wird sich niemand langweilen. ☊ Anh có thể tin tưởng vào tụi em, sẽ chẳng có ai phải buồn chán đâu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1110) Sehr gut, das klingt nach einem gelungenen Abendprogramm! ☊ Rất tốt, điều này nghe có vẻ mang đến một chương trình đêm thành công! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1115) Alle Gäste bilden eine lange Warteschlange. Jeder will ein Stück der Torte. ☊ Tất cả khách khứa tạo thành một hàng dài. Ai cũng muốn một miếng bánh. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1126) Zwillinge sind schnell und sehr flexibel. ☊ Song sinh thì nhanh nhẹ và linh hoạt. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1134) Ausdauernd und ehrgeizig ist der Löwe. ☊ Kiên nhẫn và tham vọng là sư tử. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1138) Die Waage ist diplomatisch, freundlich und friedlich. ☊ Thiên bình có tài ngoại giao, thân thiện và hòa đồng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1141) Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143) 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) Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146) Er ist in einem anderen Land aufgewachsen und hat viele Fragen: ☊ Anh ta trưởng thành trên một nước khác và có nhiều thắc mắc: ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1149) Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153) Dort zeigt man seinen Personalausweis vor und füllt einen Stimmzettel aus. ☊ Ở đó người ta phải trình chứng minh nhân dân và điền vào lá phiếu ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1159) Die Stimmung in Tris Firma ist schlecht. ☊ Tinh thần trong công ty của Trí thật tồi tệ. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1161) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) Du könntest erfolgreicher sein. ☊ Anh có thể thành đạt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1169) Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171) Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172) Ich hätte auch Lust, eine andere Stadt kennenzulernen. ☊ Anh còn rất hứng thú làm quen với một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1173) Begeistert zeigt sie Tri eine Zeitschrift. ☊ Cô phấn khởi đưa cho Trí một cuốn tạp chí. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1179) Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183) Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184) Es ist interessant zu erfahren, dass 80 Prozent aller Journalisten Frauen sind. ☊ Thú vị là 80 phần trăm những nhà báo là nữ. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1185) Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186) Wie ungerecht! ☊ Thật chẳngcông bằng! ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1188) Wolltest du denn nicht immer Journalistin werden? ☊ Vậy em không muốn trở thành nữ nhà báo nữa hả? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1189) Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190) Tri bekommt einen Job im Ausland angeboten. ☊ Trí nhận được một công việc ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1192) Er nimmt das Angebot, dort zu arbeiten, an. ☊ Anh nhận làm công việc ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1194) Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213) Meine Sekretärin hat mich gebeten, Sie zurückzurufen. ☊ Thư kí của tôi nhắn tôi gọi lại cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1218) Sind die Kollegen der Forschungsabteilung noch da? ☊ Xin hỏi nhân viên của phòng nghiên cứu có còn đó không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1223) Bitte verbinden Sie mich mit der Personalabteilung. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi gặp phòng nhân sự? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1225) Können Sie mich bitte zur Pressestelle durchstellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể làm ơn nối máy cho tôi với bộ phận báo chí truyền thông được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1226) Ich habe eine Nachricht für Frau ... ☊ Tôi có tin nhắn cho cô / chị ... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1227) Es geht um etwas Privates. ☊ Nó là chút việc cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1240) Ich möchte etwas bestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1247) Darf ich ihm etwas ausrichten? ☊ Tôi có thể nhắn lại gì cho ông ấy? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1257) Möchten Sie meiner Kollegin etwas ausrichten? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhắn lại gì cho đồng nghiệp của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1258) Ich werde ihn gerne benachrichtigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giúp nhắn lại cho ông ấy / anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1261) Möchten Sie eine Nachricht hinterlassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn nhắn lại gì không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1269) Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300) Bitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1307) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) Bitte sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Làm ơn nhắn tin sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1310) Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311) 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) Heute ist der 07.März. ☊ Hôm nay là ngày 7 tháng ba. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1314) Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính gửi quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1320) Sehr geehrte Kunden, ☊ Kính gửi các quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1321) Liebe ..., ☊ Thân gửi.... ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1322) Lieber ..., ☊ Thân gửi... ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1323) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Thân gửi các anh / chị đồng nghiệp ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1324) An alle Kunden der Firma Muster, ☊ Tới tất cả các khách hàng của công ty Muster ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1325) Vielen Dank für Ihr Schreiben vom 01. März. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn bức thư của anh / chị gửi ngày 01.03 ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1326) Vielen Dank für Ihre rasche Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1329) Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1330) Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333) Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Viele Grüße, ☊ Thân chào! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1341) Unsere Bestellung vom 02.08. ☊ Về đơn đặt hàng của chúng tôi vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1346) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1355) Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361) Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, ☊ Kính thưa quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1365) Liebe ..., ☊ ... thân ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1366) Lieber ..., ☊ ... thân ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1367) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Các bạn đồng nghiệp thân mến ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1368) Vielen Dank für Ihre schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin cám ơn về câu trả lời nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1373) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. ☊ Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378) Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1385) Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386) 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) Ich hoffe, ich konnte Ihnen weiterhelfen. ☊ Tôi hi vọng tôi đã giúp được anh / chị phần nào. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1391) Liebe Grüße, ☊ Thân chào, ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1395) Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có nhận được thư của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1399) Hast du die Nachricht des Kunden gespeichert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lưu tin nhắn của khách hàng chưa? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1401) Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404) Ich habe unseren Firmen-Newsletter bereits an alle Abonnenten verschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi thư quảng cáo đến những người đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1408) Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihren Auftrag per Fax. ☊ Xin làm ơn fax xác nhận đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1410) Mit diesem Fax schicke ich Ihnen die Bestätigung unseres Auftrags. ☊ Tôi xác nhận đặt hàng của chúng tôi qua bản fax này ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1411) Bitte faxen Sie uns Ihren Auftrag zu. ☊ Xin gửi đặt hàng của quý khách qua fax cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1412) Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415) Ich habe deine Faxnachricht nicht bekommen. ☊ Tôi không nhận được bản fax. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1419) Leider ist unser Faxgerät zur Zeit außer Betrieb. ☊ Rất tiếc thiết bị nhận fax của chúng tôi hiện đang gặp trục trặc. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1423) Ich habe gerade meine Doktorarbeit abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi vừa hoàn thành xong bài luận văn tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1434) Nett, Sie kennenzulernen. ☊ Tôi rất hân hạnh được biết anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1440) Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442) Kennen Sie schon meinen Kollegen? - Er arbeitet in der Münchner Niederlassung in der Buchhaltung. ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đồng nghiệp của tôi chưa? – Anh ấy / Ông ấy làm việc tại phòng kế toán tại chi nhánh ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1443) 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) In welcher Abteilung arbeiten Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị đang làm việc tại phòng / bộ phận nào? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1455) Wohnen Sie auch hier in der Stadt? ☊ Anh / Chị cũng sống ở thành phố này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1460) Entschuldigung, sind Sie die neue Kollegin? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh / chị có phải là nhân viên mới không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1476) Letzten Monat haben wir einen wundervollen Abend in der Oper verbracht: Auf dem Spielplan stand Nabucco von Guiseppe Verdi. ☊ Tháng trước chúng tôi đã có một buổi tối tuyệt vời tại nhà hát kịch Opera. Chương trình biểu diễn hôm đó là vở „Nabucco „ của Giuseppe Verdi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1536) Ich möchte unseren Termin am 16.04. bestätigen. ☊ Tôi muốn xác nhận lại cuộc hẹn của chúng ta vào 16.04. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1554) Hiermit bestelle ich 20 Paar zum Preis von 500.- Euro. ☊ Theo đây tôi xin đặt hàng 20 đôi với giá 500 Euro. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1569) Wir möchten Ihnen den folgenden Auftrag erteilen: ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt hàng như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1570) Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) 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) Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) Ich würde mich freuen, wenn Sie mir den Zuschlag für dieses Angebot geben würden. ☊ Tôi sẽ rất vui mừng nếu quý khách có thể trả phần phụ trội cho đơn chào hàng này. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1578) Ist das Ihr letztes Angebot? ☊ Đây là đơn chào hàng cuối cùng của anh / chị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1580) Wann kann ich mit der Lieferung rechnen? ☊ Khi nào thì hàng được chuyển đến? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1585) Bitte machen Sie uns ein Angebot. ☊ Anh / Chị hãy cho chúng tôi một đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1587) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Leider ist dieser Artikel ausverkauft. ☊ Rất tiếc mặt hàng này đã bán hết. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1589) Dieser Artikel wird erst in zwei Monaten wieder lieferbar sein. ☊ Sản phẩm này sẽ được bán lại sớm nhất là sau hai tháng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1591) Aufgrund der gestiegenen Produktionskosten mussten wir unsere Preise für Endkunden leider nach oben korrigieren. ☊ Vì chi phí sản xuất tăng nên chúng tôi rất tiếc phải nâng giá bán cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1592) Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593) Bitte stornieren Sie meine Bestellung mit der Bestellnummer AG2980. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn hủy đơn đặt hàng số AG2980 của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1595) Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung. ☊ Xin cám ơn đơn đặt hàng của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1599) Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Bestellung. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đơn đặt hàng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1604) Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605) Bitte bezahlen Sie diese Rechnung innerhalb von 30 Tagen. ☊ Xin vui lòng thanh toán hóa đơn trong vòng 30 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1606) Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607) Hier bin ich nicht sicher, ob deine Übersetzung korrekt ist. ☊ Tôi không chắc phần dịch này của anh / chị là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1613) 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) 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) Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649) Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651) In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656) Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi phản đối. / Tôi không nhất trí. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1662) In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Về điểm này tôi phải phản đối anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1664) Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681) Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722) Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) Zu Ihren Aufgaben wird die Akquise von Kunden und das Erstellen von Angeboten gehören. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là thu hút khách hàng mới và làm các đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1749) Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751) Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758) In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760) Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761) Ich habe viel über meinen Traumberuf und auch mich selbst gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học được thêm nhiều về nghề nghiệp mơ ước và về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1767) Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768) Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769) Wir suchen erfahrene Mitarbeiter. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một nhân viên có kinh nghiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1773) Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776) Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778) 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) Wir suchen eine verantwortungsbewusste Führungskraft. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người điều hành có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1787) Sie denken und handeln unternehmerisch. ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1791) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1792) Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung mit Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc rất ấn tượng với mức lương mong muốn của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1795) Wir bieten Ihnen eine unbefristete Stelle mit vielen Sozialleistungen. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một vị trí làm việc vô thời hạn với nhiều lợi tức xã hội. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1796) Das Arbeitsverhältnis ist auf ein Jahr befristet. ☊ Hợp đồng làm việc này có thời hạn một năm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1799) Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806) Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807) Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815) 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) Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827) Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Bewerbung. ☊ Xin hãy xác nhận việc nộp đơn xin việc của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1833) Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf. ☊ Kèm theo đây bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1835) Mein Lebenslauf ist ohne Lücken. ☊ Bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1836) Ich bin ledig. ☊ Tôi là độc thân. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1838) 2004 habe ich mein Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2004 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa học đại học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1850) 2008 habe ich meine Promotion erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2008 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1851) Ich habe den Führerschein der Klasse B. ☊ Tôi có bằng lái xe hạng B. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1859) Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863) Erzählen Sie bitte etwas von sich. ☊ Xin hãy kể về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1869) Ich habe mein Studium schnell abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học rất nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1873) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) 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) Meine Aufgabe war es ein neues Bremssystem zu entwickeln. ☊ Công việc của tôi là phát triển một hệ thống phanh mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1902) Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918) Wie reagieren Sie auf Kritik? ☊ Anh / Chị phản ứng với sự chỉ trích thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1927) Wie gehen Sie mit Misserfolg um? ☊ Anh / Chị phản ứng thế nào trước thất bại? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1928) Gelungene Zusammenarbeit im Team motiviert mich. ☊ Sự hợp tác thành công trong nhóm khích lệ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1935) Ich denke und handle unternehmerisch. ☊ Tôi nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1937) Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940) Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945) Wie möchten Sie den Erfolg unseres Unternehmens steigern? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn làm tăng sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1947) Wie können Sie zu unserem Erfolg beitragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đóng góp vào sự thành công của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1948) Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964) Wie sieht es mit Bonuszahlungen aus? ☊ Việc thanh toán tiền thưởng sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1969) Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971) Haben Sie meine Unterlagen erhalten? ☊ Ông / Bà có nhận được hồ sơ của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1972) Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973) Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981) Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994) Wo ist die Marketingabteilung? ☊ Bộ phận marketing ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1996) Ich habe eine Firma gegründet. ☊ Tôi đã thành lập một công ty. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1997) Ich arbeite in der Zweigstelle der Firma. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2001) Ich arbeite in der Filiale in der Stadtmitte. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh ở trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2002) Ich bin zuständig für den Kundendienst. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm về dịch vụ khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2008) Ich bin befördert worden: Ich bin jetzt Projektleiter. ☊ Tôi được thăng chức: Hiện nay tôi là giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2010) Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014) Bitte sortiere alle Kundenanfragen, die du schon erledigt hast, aus und lege mir den Rest auf den Schreibtisch. ☊ Xin hãy sắp xếp tất cả các yêu cầu của khách hàng mà anh / chị đã xử lý ra và để lên bàn cho tôi phần còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2026) Die Lieferscheine sammeln wir in diesem Fach. ☊ Giấy giao hàng chúng tôi thu thập để ở trong ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2027) Kannst du die Lieferscheine bitte dem Datum nach ordnen und abheften? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp giấy giao hàng theo ngày tháng và kẹp lại? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2028) Ich arbeite in einem schönen Büro: Ich habe einen großen Schreibtisch und wenn ich aus dem Fenster schaue, kann ich über die ganze Stadt blicken. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở một văn phòng rất đẹp: Tôi có một cái bàn làm việc to và nếu nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ tôi có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2033) Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035) Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit diesem neuen Flachbildschirm. ☊ Tôi rất hài lòng với màn hình phẳng mới này. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2040) Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Das Thema meines Vortrags lautet "10 Schritte zur erfolgreichen Existenzgründung". ☊ Chủ đề bài diễn thuyết của tôi là „ 10 bước để thành lập doanh nghiệp thành công“. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2086) Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087) Heute möchte ich Ihnen die Verkaufszahlen des letzten Quartals vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn được trình bày với quý vị doanh số bán hàng của quý vừa rồi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2089) Willkommen zu unserer alljährlichen Produktpräsentation. ☊ Hân hạnh chào đón quý vị tới buổi giới thiệu sản phẩm thường niên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2091) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106) Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108) Auf diesen Punkt gehe ich später noch detailliert ein. ☊ Tôi sẽ trình bày rõ hơn về điểm này trong phần sau. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2111) Zusammenfassend kann man sagen, dass wir mit der Entwicklung der Verkaufszahlen zufrieden sein können. ☊ Cuối cùng có thể nói rằng chúng tôi rất hài lòng với sự phát triển của doanh số bán hàng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2114) Vielen Dank für's Zuhören. ☊ Chân thành cám ơn sự lắng nghe (của quý vị). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2115) Ich bin nun am Ende meiner Präsentation angelangt. ☊ Đây là phần cuối bài diễn thuyết của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2116) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Vielen Dank – auch im Namen aller Kollegen und Kolleginnen – für diese interessante Präsentation. ☊ Thay mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp xin chân thành cám ơn bài diễn thuyết rất thú vị này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2121) Ich bin dagegen. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý. / Tôi phản đối. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2131) Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135) Ich schlage vor, dass wir die Aufgaben neu verteilen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị rằng chúng ta nên phân chia lại nhiệm vụ. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2137) Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143) Deshalb müssen wir schnell reagieren. ☊ Vì vậy chúng ta phải phản ứng thật nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2144) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) Worauf möchtest du hinaus? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhấn mạnh điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2161) Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163) Ich werde dieses Projekt leiten. ☊ Tôi sẽ điều hành dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2168) Meine Aufgabe ist es einen Teil der Software zu programmieren. ☊ Nhiệm vụ của tôi là lập trình một phần của phần mềm. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2171) Ich bin dafür zuständig die Software zu testen, bevor sie an den Kunden ausgeliefert wird. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm việc chạy thử phần mềm, trước khi nó được giao cho khách hành. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2172) Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die folgenden Aufgaben: ☊ Bộ phận của chúng ta sẽ nhận các nhiệm vụ sau: ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2173) Ich habe die Finanzierung dieses Projektes geklärt. ☊ Tôi đã giải thích về việc thanh toán cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2176) 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) Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184) Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187) Wann ist der Abgabetermin? ☊ Thời hạn bàn giao là khi nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2191) Wer übernimmt diese Aufgabe? ☊ Ai sẽ nhận nhiệm vụ này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2193) Ich kann diese Aufgabe übernehmen. ☊ Tôi có thể đảm nhận nhiệm vụ này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2197) Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199) In diesem Punkt muss ich Ihnen widersprechen. ☊ Ở điểm này tôi không tán thành ý kiến với anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2202) Wir werden rechtzeitig fertig. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2213) Wir werden nicht rechtzeitig fertig. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ không hoàn thành đúng thời hạn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2214) Wer ist dagegen? ☊ Ai phản đối? ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2217) Die Arbeit der zweiten Arbeitsgruppe fehlt immer noch! ☊ Phần công việc của nhóm hai vẫn bị thiếu! ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2219) 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) Sie haben gute Arbeit geleistet. ☊ Anh / Chị đã hoàn thành tốt công việc. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2222) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223) Sie sind einer meiner besten Mitarbeiter. ☊ Anh / Chị là một trong những nhân viên tốt nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2227) Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232) Das Projekt ist ein voller Erfolg. ☊ Dự án này là một thành công lớn. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2235) Der erste Test war erfolgreich. ☊ Lần thử nghiệm đầu tiên đã thành công. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2239) 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 Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254) Wir haben viele zufriedene Kunden. ☊ Đa phần khách hàng của chúng tôi đều rất hài lòng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2255) Dieses Produkt wird nur in einer begrenzten Anzahl hergestellt. ☊ Sản phẩm này được sản xuất với số lượng có hạn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2258) Ich gebe Ihnen 20 Prozent Rabatt. ☊ Tôi giảm giá 20 phần trăm cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2259) Dieses Produkt ist umweltfreundlich. ☊ Sản phẩm này thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2266) 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) Dieser Service ist für Sie kostenlos. ☊ Đây là dịch vụ miễn phí cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2294) Besuchen Sie uns an Stand 14! ☊ Quý khách hãy đến thăm chúng tôi tại gian hàng số 14. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2325) Sie finden uns in Halle 9 an Stand 12 / 07. ☊ Quý khách sẽ tìm thấy chúng tôi tại khu số 9 gian hàng 12/07. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2326) Ich interessiere mich für Ihre neue Software. ☊ Tôi rất quan tâm tới phần mềm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2337) Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349) Es kostet 20 Prozent weniger. ☊ Nó rẻ hơn 20 phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2351) Profitieren Sie von unserer langjährigen Erfahrung in Planung, Organisation und Durchführung von Tagungen und Konferenzen. ☊ Kinh nghiệm lâu năm của chúng tôi trong việc lên kế hoạch, tổ chức và điều hành hội thảo, hội nghị sẽ đem lại cho quí vị nhiều lợi ích. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2359) Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362) Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363) Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊ Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370) Ich hätte gerne ein Zugticket 1. Klasse nach Prag. ☊ Tôi muốn mua một vé tàu hạng nhất đến Praha. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2374) Ab morgen bin ich bei unserem Kunden in Paris. ☊ Từ ngày mai tôi sẽ ở chỗ khách hàng của chúng ta ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2382) Sind Sie geschäftlich oder privat hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đến đây vì công việc hay việc cá nhân? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2387) Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391) Ich brauche eine Quittung für die Abrechnung meiner Reisekosten. ☊ Tôi cần một tờ hóa đơn cho việc thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2394) Bitte bringen Sie mein Gepäck aufs Zimmer. ☊ Xin hãy đưa hành lý của tôi lên phòng. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2400) Vielen Dank für die Einladung. Ich nehme sie gerne an. ☊ Xin cám ơn về lời mời. Tôi rất vui lòng nhận lời. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2407) Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412) Das ist die Spezialität des Hauses. ☊ Đây là món đặc sản của nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2434) 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) Wir möchten zahlen bitte. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2457) Der Rest ist für Sie. ☊ Phần còn lại là của anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2462) Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. ☊ Tôi cần một hóa đơn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2464) Teile des Produkts sind defekt. ☊ Nhiều phần của sản phẩm bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2472) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478) Einige Teile der Lieferung sind beschädigt. ☊ Nhiều phần của kiện hàng bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2479) Die Lieferung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Kiện hàng rất tiếc là không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2480) Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481) Der Betrag der Bestellung wurde falsch berechnet. ☊ Tổng số tiền của đơn đặt hàng bị tính nhầm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2484) Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486) Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488) Wir sind nicht bereit die defekte Ware zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi không sẵn sàng trả tiền cho những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2491) Das ist ein Garantiefall. ☊ Đây là một trường hợp bảo hành. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2493) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498) Welcher Teil der Lieferung fehlt? ☊ Phần nào của kiện hàng bị thiếu? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2504) Welche Teile sind zerkratzt? ☊ Phần nào bị xước? ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2506) Reduzierte Ware ist vom Umtausch ausgeschlossen. ☊ Hàng giảm giá không đổi lại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2508) Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510) Wir werden Ihnen heute Ersatz schicken. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng thay thế cho quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2512) Wir werden die defekte Ware selbstverständlich ersetzen. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ thay thế những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2514) Bitte schicken Sie die defekte Ware an uns zurück. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng hóa bị hỏng lại cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2515) Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516) Wir werden Ihnen den Kaufpreis natürlich zurückerstatten. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ gửi trả lại tiền mua hàng cho ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2517) Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518) Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự kiên nhẫn của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2519) Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526) Diese Rechnung ist seit 20 Tagen überfällig. ☊ Hóa đơn thanh toán đã quá hạn 20 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2527) Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528) Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531) Zahlen Sie bitte umgehend den offenen Rechnungsbetrag. ☊ Xin hãy thanh toán ngay số tiền còn nợ. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2532) Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533) Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534) Ich muss Sie nochmals um die Zahlung der Rechnung bitten. ☊ Một lần nữa tôi xin yêu cầu ông /bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2537) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) Leider haben Sie auf unsere 1. Mahnung nicht reagiert. ☊ Rất tiếc là ông / bà / quý vị đã không phản hồi lá thư nhắc nhở đầu tiên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2539) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) Diese Zahlung ist jetzt seit zwei Monaten fällig. ☊ Hóa đơn này đã quá hạn thanh toán từ hai tháng nay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2541) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) Wir haben diese Rechnung anscheinend übersehen. ☊ Chúng tôi có lẽ đã bỏ sót hóa đơn thanh toán này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2547) Wir haben diese Rechnung schon bezahlt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã thanh toán hóa đơn này rồi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2550) Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551) Ich werde bei unserer Bank nachfragen, warum sich die Zahlung verzögert. ☊ Tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng, tại sao quá trình thanh toán bị chậm. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2552) Unsere Zahlung an Sie wurde wieder zurückgebucht. ☊ Số tiền thanh toán của chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị bị chuyển ngược lại. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2553) Ist es möglich die Rechnung in monatlichen Raten zu bezahlen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể thanh toán hóa đơn này bằng việc trả góp hàng tháng được không? ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2555) 532
Hurry, we don't have much time. ☊ Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian. ☊ 605
Hannah often loses her keys. > She lost her keys last week. ☊ Hannah thường xuyên làm mất chìa khoá. Tuần trước cô ấy làm mất chìa khoá. ☊ 696
Why was she driving so fast? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lái xe nhanh thế? ☊ 724
He fell o the ladder. ☊ Anh ấy đã bị ngã thang. ☊ 736
How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? ☊ Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại? ☊ 737
I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊ 935
Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. ☊ Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ. ☊ 942
When does Hanako start her new job? — She's already started it. ☊ Bao giờ Hanako bắt đầu công việc mới? - Cô ấy đã bắt đầu làm rồi. ☊ 1196
Have you ever driva very fast car? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ lái một chiếc xe hơi cực nhanh chưa? ☊ 1197
All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊ 1387
WhI was young, I could run very fast. ☊ Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh. ☊ 1480
I shouldn't drive so fast. ☊ Tôi không nên lái xe quá nhanh. ☊ 1786
Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊ 1878
I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊ 1887
Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. ☊ Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh. ☊ 1906
hurry up. ☊ Noboru đã mất nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị nên tôi đã bảo anh ấy nhanh lên. ☊ 2030
Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊ 2059
Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊ 2077
Many accidents are caused by people driving too fast. ☊ Nhiều vụ tai nạn là do người ta lái xe quá nhanh. ☊ 2259
Some children learn very quickly. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ học rất nhanh. ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2571
We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊ I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'>
I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ 2772
The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊ accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: They accept the risks as part of the job. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
He accepted all the changes we proposed. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
Will you accept a cheque? ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: Please accept our sincere apologies. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
How do you account for the show's success? ☊ account for sth ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
He had finally achieved success. ☊ achieve ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
They were proud of their children's achievements. ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
I drew a line across the page. ☊ across ☊
There's a bank right across the street. ☊ across ☊
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. ☊ act ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
the Banking Act 2009 ☊ act ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
a criminal act ☊ act ☊
act of sth: an act of kindness ☊ act ☊
acts of terrorism ☊ act ☊
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. ☊ act ☊
Have you ever acted? ☊ act ☊
act sth: Who's acting (the part of) Hamlet? ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ 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 ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
He claims he acted in self-defence. ☊ act ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
soldiers killed in action ☊ action ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
an ad for a new chocolate bar ☊ ad ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. ☊ admit ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admitted to having stolen the car. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: She admitted theft. ☊ admit ☊
He refused to admit his guilt. ☊ admit ☊
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. ☊ admit ☊
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ☊ admit ☊
+ speech: 'I'm very nervous,' she admitted reluctantly. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
Admit it! You were terrified! ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
adopt sb: to adopt a child ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
preparing young people for adult life ☊ adult ☊
the adult population ☊ adult ☊
adult monkeys ☊ adult ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
a week/month/year in advance ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
a sense/spirit of adventure ☊ adventure ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. ☊ advertise ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. ☊ affect ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
They could ill afford to lose any more staff. ☊ afford ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? ☊ afternoon ☊
All ages admitted. ☊ age ☊
the nuclear age ☊ age ☊
Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. ☊ agent ☊
a theatrical/literary agent ☊ agent ☊
He gets aggressive when he's drunk. ☊ aggressive ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
two weeks/months/years ago ☊ ago ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
The road ahead was blocked. ☊ ahead ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ☊ ahead ☊
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid ☊ aid ☊
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ☊ aim ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. ☊ alarm ☊
He pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
I was just walking along singing to myself. ☊ along ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
Did you always want to be an actor? ☊ always ☊
Why are you always complaining about my cooking? ☊ always ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
ambulance staff ☊ ambulance ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. ☊ amount ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
He tried and tried but without success. ☊ and ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
to sprain/break your ankle ☊ ankle ☊
My ankles have swollen. ☊ ankle ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ☊ ankle ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
an average annual growth rate of 8% ☊ annual ☊
annual rainfall ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
antisocial ☊ anti- ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
acute/intense/deep anxiety ☊ anxiety ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
I can't run any faster. ☊ any ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
an appeal court/judge ☊ appeal ☊
an appeals court/judge ☊ appeal ☊
appeal against sth: an appeal against the 3-match ban ☊ appeal ☊
mass/wide/popular appeal ☊ appeal ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
a look of silent appeal ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
Smoke appeared on the horizon. ☊ appear ☊
Posters for the gig appeared all over town. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Several people nodded in approval. ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb/sth: Do you approve of my idea? ☊ approve ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
We went to Japan last April. ☊ April ☊
I arrived at the end of April. ☊ April ☊
last April's election ☊ April ☊
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) ☊ April ☊
an April wedding ☊ April ☊
rural/urban/inner-city areas ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
a yard with a fence all around ☊ around ☊
There were several young people sitting around looking bored. ☊ around ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
daily arrivals of refugees ☊ arrival ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
The road continues as straight as an arrow. ☊ arrow ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer ☊ artificial ☊
artificial lighting/light ☊ artificial ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
artificially created lakes ☊ artificially ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent ☊ artistic ☊
She works as a courier. ☊ as ☊
Run as fast as you can. ☊ as ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
the splitting of the atom ☊ atom ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
an attack of nerves ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. ☊ attack ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
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 ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The audience was/were clapping for 10 minutes. ☊ audience ☊
an audience of 10 000 ☊ audience ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV. ☊ audience ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
award for sth: to win/receive/get an award for sth ☊ award ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. ☊ award ☊
He was awarded damages of £50 000. ☊ award ☊
acutely/painfully (= very) aware ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
Christmas is still months away. ☊ away ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. ☊ awkwardly ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
We were sitting in the back row. ☊ back ☊
She left back in November. ☊ back ☊
Could you go back to the beginning of the story? ☊ back ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
I lost my balance and fell backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
Those shoes are bad for her feet. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
He's a bad loser (= he complains when he loses a game). ☊ bad ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
to behave/sleep badly ☊ badly ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
They wanted to win so badly. ☊ badly ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
We loaded our baggage into the car. ☊ baggage ☊
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 ☊
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
The sun was a huge ball of fire low on the horizon. ☊ ball ☊
He was banned from driving for six months. ☊ ban ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
His injured leg was all bandaged up. ☊ bandage ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
a bank manager ☊ bank ☊
He smashed the window with an iron bar. ☊ bar ☊
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. ☊ bar ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
a bar of chocolate/soap ☊ bar ☊
candy bars ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
a sandwich bar ☊ bar ☊
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. ☊ bargain ☊
Show your ticket at the barrier. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
a pain at the base of the spine ☊ base ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
basic human rights ☊ basic ☊
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis ☊ basis ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
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 ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
to fight an uphill battle against prejudice ☊ battle ☊
There's a bank down the road. ☊ be ☊
She has been in her room for hours. ☊ be ☊
He wants to be (= become) a pilot when he grows up. ☊ be ☊
Be quick! ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
The piece has four beats to the bar. ☊ beat ☊
My leg has healed beautifully. ☊ beautifully ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
He walked slowly because of his bad leg. ☊ because of ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
begin sth: We began work on the project in May. ☊ begin ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
We're going to Japan at the beginning of July. ☊ beginning ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
Will you kids just behave! ☊ behave ☊
behave yourself: I want you to behave yourselves while I'm away. ☊ behave ☊
good/bad behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
social/sexual/criminal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes ☊ behaviour ☊
studying human and animal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
to study learned behaviours ☊ behaviour ☊
He's behind the rest of the class in reading. ☊ behind ☊
The others are a long way behind. ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ believe in sb/sth ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
The dancers wore bells on their ankles. ☊ bell ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
Bend your knees, keeping your back straight. ☊ bend ☊
Lie flat and let your knees bend. ☊ bend ☊
You took that bend very fast! ☊ bend ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
Do this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight). ☊ bent ☊
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. ☊ best ☊
We're the best of friends (= very close friends). ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
to win/lose a bet ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
His leg was getting better. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
Our success was far beyond what we thought possible. ☊ beyond ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
It was a difficult birth. ☊ birth ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
They complained bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
His way was blocked by two large bouncers. ☊ block ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
Have the passengers gone on board yet? ☊ on board ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
Passengers are waiting to board. ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
parts of the body ☊ body ☊
His whole body was trembling. ☊ body ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
He has a large body, but thin legs. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
Hundreds of bombs were dropped on the city. ☊ bomb ☊
The city was heavily bombed in the war. ☊ bomb ☊
bore sb: I'm not boring you, am I? ☊ bore ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
a boring man ☊ boring ☊
a boring job/book/evening ☊ boring ☊
born into sth: She was born into a very musical family. ☊ born ☊
the city where the protest movement was born ☊ born ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom end of the price range ☊ bottom ☊
It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
the anti-terrorist branch ☊ branch ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
You pay less for the store brand. ☊ brand ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. ☊ break ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
The play was a brilliant success. ☊ brilliant ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
She's built up a very successful business. ☊ 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) ☊
a furnace that burns gas/oil/coke ☊ burn ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
Fires were burning all over the city. ☊ burn ☊
By nightfall the whole city was burning. ☊ burn ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
to have/start/run a business ☊ business ☊
He wanted to expand the export side of the business. ☊ business ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
We had a busy weekend lined up. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
Let's get busy with the clearing up. ☊ busy ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
a row of gilt buttons ☊ button ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
May I pay by cheque? ☊ by ☊
to travel by air/land/sea ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
They're paid by the hour. ☊ by ☊
It was getting worse by the minute (= very fast). ☊ by ☊
6 multiplied by 2 equals 12. ☊ by ☊
Time goes by so quickly. ☊ by ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
to get/have/receive a call from sb ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
They go camping in France every year. ☊ camp ☊
to conduct a campaign ☊ campaign ☊
I can run fast. ☊ can ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
cancer patients ☊ cancer ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. ☊ capacity ☊
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. ☊ capacity ☊
to set up a business with a starting capital of £100 000 ☊ capital ☊
a tour of six European capital cities ☊ capital ☊
The city was captured in 1941. ☊ capture ☊
She won £20 at cards. ☊ card ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
Be careful! ☊ careful ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. ☊ careful ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
a careful piece of work ☊ careful ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Please listen carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
She put the glass down carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
Drive carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
a careless worker/driver ☊ careless ☊
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. ☊ carelessly ☊
We have fitted carpets (= carpets from wall to wall) in our house. ☊ carpet ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
a severe case of typhoid ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
to win/lose a case ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
members of the cast ☊ cast ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
thieves caught in the act ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. ☊ cease ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
the nucleus of a cell ☊ cell ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
She has been a central figure in the campaign. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
in the town/city centre ☊ centre ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
They are certain to agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: She wasn't certain (that) he had seen her. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
I can't say for certain when we'll arrive. ☊ for certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
I'm certainly never going there again. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
'May I see your passport, Mr Scott?' 'Certainly.' ☊ certainly ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
The chairman of the company presented the annual report. ☊ chairman ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
to accept/take up a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
Their legal challenge was unsuccessful. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
The members left the council chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
change sth into sth: to change dollars into yen ☊ change ☊
change sth for/into sth: to change a dollar bill for four quarters ☊ change ☊
change into sth: She changed into her swimsuit. ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
Caterpillars change into butterflies. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
to have a strong/weak character ☊ character ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
a face with a lot of character ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
Delivery is free of charge. ☊ charge ☊
The children charged down the stairs. ☊ charge ☊
The restaurant charged £20 for dinner. ☊ charge ☊
They're charging £3 for the catalogue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb for sth: We won't charge you for delivery. ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
a sales chart (= showing the level of a company's sales) ☊ chart ☊
His job was to chart the progress of the spacecraft. ☊ chart ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
a cheap restaurant/hotel ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. ☊ check ☊
a cheerful, hard-working employee ☊ cheerful ☊
a bright, cheerful restaurant ☊ cheerful ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
a chemist's/chemist shop ☊ chemist ☊
to pay by cheque ☊ cheque ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
Detective Chief Inspector Williams ☊ chief ☊
a bar/piece of chocolate ☊ chocolate ☊
We are faced with a difficult choice. ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. ☊ choose ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. ☊ choose ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
Add the finely chopped onions. ☊ chop ☊
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. ☊ chop ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
the city centre ☊ city ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
a major city ☊ city ☊
the country's capital city ☊ city ☊
Mexico City ☊ city ☊
The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home. ☊ city ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
a three per cent pay claim ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
The audience cheered and clapped. ☊ clap ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
She won the election by a clear majority. ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
I'm fed up with clearing up after you! ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. ☊ clear ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
an office clerk ☊ clerk ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
The corporal clicked his heels. ☊ click ☊
click sth: Click the OK button to start. ☊ click ☊
a lawyer with many famous clients ☊ client ☊
to act on behalf of a client ☊ client ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
The dollar has been climbing all week. ☊ climb ☊
Membership is climbing steadily. ☊ climb ☊
The boys climbed over the wall. ☊ climb ☊
She climbed up the stairs. ☊ climb ☊
The clock is fast/slow. ☊ clock ☊
The offer closes at the end of the week. ☊ close ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Jo is a very close friend. ☊ close ☊
She and her father are very close. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
an item/article of clothing ☊ clothing ☊
The club has/have voted to admit new members. ☊ club ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
I put more coal on the fire. ☊ coal ☊
a lump of coal ☊ coal ☊
a coal fire ☊ coal ☊
a coal mine ☊ coal ☊
the coal industry ☊ coal ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. ☊ coast ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
cold hands and feet ☊ cold ☊
the coldest May on record ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth (for sth): We collected over £300 for the appeal. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a column of smoke (= smoke rising straight up) ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
Much of our butter comes from New Zealand. ☊ come from sth ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
She made helpful comments on my work. ☊ comment ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
the commercial heart of the city ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
The committee has/have decided to close the restaurant. ☊ committee ☊
a committee member/a member of the committee ☊ committee ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
community parks/libraries (= paid for by the local town/city) ☊ community ☊
community spirit ☊ community ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
We compared the two reports carefully. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). ☊ compare ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
to enter/win/lose a competition ☊ competition ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
She left early, complaining of a headache. ☊ complain of sth ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
She's just completed a master's degree in Law. ☊ complete ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ 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 ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. ☊ conduct ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. ☊ confine ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
a conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
He drove too fast with tragic consequences. ☊ consequence ☊
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions ☊ consequence ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
to enter/win/lose a contest ☊ contest ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
bright, contrasting colours ☊ contrasting ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
Human error may have been a contributing factor. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
monthly contributions to the pension scheme ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
talks on arms control ☊ control ☊
a pest control officer ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
the core of a nuclear reactor ☊ core ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
There was a group of youths standing on the street corner. ☊ corner ☊
The car was taking the corners too fast. ☊ corner ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
running/operating/labour costs ☊ cost ☊
the environmental cost of nuclear power ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
to have a dry/persistent/hacking cough ☊ cough ☊
Sorry, I couldn't get any more. ☊ could ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
council workers/services ☊ council ☊
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 ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
leading industrial countries ☊ country ☊
The last couple of years have been difficult. ☊ couple ☊
'I did all I could to help.' 'Of course,' he murmured gently. ☊ of course ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
He covered up the body with a sheet. ☊ cover sth up ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
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 ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ 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 ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
criminal offences/behaviour ☊ criminal ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
She sat with her legs crossed. ☊ cross ☊
The match attracted a capacity crowd of 80 000. ☊ crowd ☊
The crowd cheered the winning hit. ☊ crowd ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
curl sth (+ adv./prep.): She curled her legs up under her. ☊ curl ☊
your current employer ☊ current ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). ☊ curtain ☊
a pattern of straight lines and curves ☊ curve ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
the customer service department ☊ customer ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. ☊ cut ☊
to cut the grass/lawn/hedge ☊ cut ☊
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. ☊ cut sth out ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
He did a little dance of triumph. ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The custom dates back hundreds of years. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
They have three grown-up daughters. ☊ daughter ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
to become/go deaf ☊ deaf ☊
partially deaf ☊ deaf ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
the decay of the old industries ☊ decay ☊
decaying leaves/teeth/food ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ decide ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
a deep roar/groan ☊ deep ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). ☊ defeat ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
I definitely remember sending the letter. ☊ definitely ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!' ☊ definitely ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
Please say definitely whether you will be coming or not. ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
his delicate hands ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
The jury finally delivered its verdict. ☊ deliver ☊
deliver (to sb/sth): We promise to deliver within 48 hours. ☊ deliver ☊
a delivery van ☊ delivery ☊
Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). ☊ delivery ☊
Allow 28 days for delivery. ☊ delivery ☊
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? ☊ delivery ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
She denied all knowledge of the incident. ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
arrivals and departures ☊ departure ☊
All departures are from Manchester. ☊ departure ☊
the departures board ☊ departure ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
She felt very depressed about the future. ☊ depressed ☊
a depressing sight/thought/experience ☊ depressing ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
a brief/general description of the software ☊ description ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. ☊ design ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
the check-in desk ☊ desk ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
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 ☊
You have destroyed my hopes of happiness. ☊ destroy ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
a detailed description/analysis/study ☊ detailed ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
I'm determined to succeed. ☊ determined ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
develop sth (from sth) (into sth): She developed the company from nothing. ☊ develop ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
a ring with a diamond in it ☊ diamond ☊
At least they died happy. ☊ die ☊
The sound of their laughter died away. ☊ die away ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
a difficult problem/task/exam ☊ difficult ☊
She finds it very difficult to get up early. ☊ difficult ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
13 is a difficult age. ☊ difficult ☊
a difficult child/customer/boss ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
the difficulties of English syntax ☊ difficulty ☊
children with severe learning difficulties ☊ difficulty ☊
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. ☊ difficulty ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. ☊ difficulty ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
varying levels of difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
dig (for sth): to dig for coal/gold/Roman remains ☊ dig ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
The road was blocked in both directions. ☊ direction ☊
She looked directly at us. ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
the managing director ☊ director ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
I was very disappointed with myself. ☊ disappointed ☊
That new restaurant was a big disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapproval of his methods ☊ disapproval ☊
He shook his head in disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She looked at my clothes with disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. ☊ disapproving ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
heart/liver/kidney, etc. disease ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. ☊ dissolve ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. ☊ distinguish ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Who distributes our products in the UK? ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
distribution costs ☊ distribution ☊
worldwide distribution systems ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
the City of London's financial district ☊ district ☊
a school district ☊ district ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
divide (up) (into sth): The cells began to divide rapidly. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up/out): Jack divided up the rest of the cash. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up/out) between/among sb: We divided the work between us. ☊ divide ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
Can it ever be right to divide a mother from her child? ☊ divide ☊
Where the path divides, keep right. ☊ divide ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
the division sign (÷) ☊ division ☊
cell division ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
'Who won?' 'I did.' ☊ do ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
The helicopters appeared as two black dots on the horizon. ☊ dot ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
Fold the blanket double. ☊ double ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
We're already two goals down (= the other team has two goals more). ☊ down ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
We're painting the downstairs. ☊ downstairs ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
The garden sloped gently downwards to the river. ☊ downwards ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
They arrived in dozens (= in large numbers). ☊ dozen ☊
dozen of sth: I've been there dozens of times. ☊ dozen ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
classical/Elizabethan/modern, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
a dramatic victory ☊ dramatic ☊
a pencil/charcoal drawing ☊ drawing ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
a chance to fulfil a childhood dream ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dream of/about sth: She dreams of running her own business. ☊ dream ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. ☊ dress ☊
The boys were all dressed up as pirates. ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
Hurry up and get dressed. ☊ dressed ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ drive ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
a five per cent drop ☊ drop ☊
teenagers experimenting with drugs ☊ drug ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
the municipal dump ☊ dump ☊
a toxic/nuclear waste dump ☊ dump ☊
The workers wear masks to avoid inhaling the dust. ☊ dust ☊
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
the planet Earth ☊ earth ☊
I must be the happiest person on earth! ☊ earth ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
dramatic/long-term effects ☊ effect ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
Add a scarf for a casual effect. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. ☊ efficient ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
I know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either. ☊ either ☊
elderly relatives ☊ elderly ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
to win/lose an election ☊ election ☊
She was tall and elegant. ☊ elegant ☊
an elegant dress ☊ elegant ☊
an elegant room/restaurant ☊ elegant ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
Hurry up or else you'll be late. ☊ or else ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
to send a message by email ☊ email ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
The firm has over 500 employees. ☊ employee ☊
government employees ☊ employee ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
The software enables you to create your own DVDs. ☊ enable ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
I joined the end of the queue. ☊ end ☊
We had to hear about the whole journey from beginning to end. ☊ end ☊
Our end-of-season sale starts next week. ☊ end ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. ☊ end up ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
nervous energy (= energy produced by feeling nervous) ☊ energy ☊
solar/nuclear energy ☊ energy ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure sth: The book ensured his success. ☊ ensure ☊
ensure sb sth: Victory ensured them a place in the final. ☊ ensure ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
The audience was almost entirely female. ☊ entirely ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ environmental ☊
equal rights/pay ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
We try to treat every member of staff equally. ☊ equally ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
an unfortunate series of events ☊ event ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
We wish you every success. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
Everyone has a chance to win. ☊ everyone ☊
When we confronted him, he denied everything. ☊ everything ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
He was released when the judge ruled there was no evidence against him. ☊ evidence ☊
evil deeds ☊ evil ☊
the evil effects of racism ☊ evil ☊
exaggerate sth: He tends to exaggerate the difficulties. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
I got my exam results today. ☊ exam ☊
A lot of students suffer from exam nerves. ☊ exam ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). ☊ excited ☊
An excited crowd of people gathered around her. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
There was a note of excitement in his voice. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives ☊ executive ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
an executive car/home ☊ executive ☊
an executive suite (= in a hotel) ☊ executive ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
vigorous/gentle exercise ☊ exercise ☊
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. ☊ exercise ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. ☊ exhibit ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
expand sth: We've expanded the business by opening two more stores. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth of sb/sth: That's not the sort of behaviour I expect of you! ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. ☊ expect ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
Ann's expecting a baby in June. ☊ be expecting a baby/child ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
to take a client out for a meal on expenses ☊ expense ☊
an expensive car/restaurant/holiday ☊ expensive ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
to experience pain/pleasure/unhappiness ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
Bombs were exploding all around the city. ☊ explode ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion ☊ explosion ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
to expose yourself to ridicule ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
express yourself: Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adv./prep.: Perhaps I have not expressed myself very well. ☊ express ☊
She expresses herself most fully in her paintings. ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adj.: They expressed themselves delighted. ☊ express ☊
express delivery services ☊ express ☊
an air express company ☊ express ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
to extend a fence/road/house ☊ extend ☊
to extend a deadline/visa ☊ extend ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
a visa extension ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
extra help for single parents ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
Now even bigger! Ten per cent extra! ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
She tried extra hard. ☊ extra ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
an extraordinary achievement ☊ extraordinary ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
I'm fed up of seeing the same old faces every time we go out! ☊ face ☊
grim-faced ☊ face ☊
a sad/happy/smiling face ☊ face ☊
Her face lit up (= showed happiness) when she spoke of the past. ☊ face ☊
a pretty/round/freckled face ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
Let's face it, we're not going to win. ☊ face ☊
Stand with your feet apart and your hands facing upwards. ☊ face ☊
shopping/banking/cooking facilities ☊ facility ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
I thought the work would be difficult. In actual fact, it's very easy. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
factory workers ☊ factory ☊
Many diets fail because they are boring. ☊ fail ☊
a failing school ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). ☊ fail ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. ☊ failure ☊
They don't have the faintest chance of winning. ☊ faint ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
a fairly typical reaction ☊ fairly ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
I'm fairly certain I can do the job. ☊ fairly ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. ☊ faithful ☊
faithful to sb/sth: He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. ☊ faithful ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. ☊ faithfully ☊
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. ☊ faithfully ☊
The land falls away sharply towards the river. ☊ fall ☊
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. ☊ fall ☊
to look/sound/taste familiar ☊ familiar ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
They added a lot of fancy footwork to the dance. ☊ fancy ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
the farthest point of the journey ☊ farthest ☊
the part of the garden farthest from the house ☊ farthest ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fast car/horse ☊ fast ☊
the world's fastest runner ☊ fast ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
a fast response time ☊ fast ☊
a fast learner ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ fast ☊
How fast were you going? ☊ fast ☊
I can't go any faster. ☊ fast ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
a fast-flowing stream ☊ fast ☊
Children grow up so fast these days. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
fat flabby legs ☊ fat ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. ☊ favourite ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
fear sb/sth: All his employees fear him. ☊ fear ☊
fear sb/sth + adj.: Hundreds of people are feared dead. ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
membership fees ☊ fee ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
She could not feel her legs. ☊ feel ☊
We felt the ground give way under our feet. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She felt betrayed. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
I've lost all feeling in my legs. ☊ feeling ☊
Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet. ☊ feeling ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
a feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc. ☊ feeling ☊
fellow members/citizens/workers ☊ fellow ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. ☊ fellow ☊
a female student/employee/artist ☊ female ☊
I need a few things from the store. ☊ few ☊
I recognized a few of the other people. ☊ few ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. ☊ fighting ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
a political figure ☊ figure ☊
a figure of authority ☊ figure ☊
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
To order, fill in the coupon on p 54. ☊ fill sth in ☊
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
his final act as party leader ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the finance director/department ☊ finance ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
The firm's finances are basically sound. ☊ finance ☊
to be in financial difficulties ☊ financial ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
a gloss/matt finish ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
the finished product/article ☊ finished ☊
a log/coal fire ☊ fire ☊
The warehouse has been badly damaged by fire. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
They remained firm friends. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
the first of May/May 1st ☊ first ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
Fish forms the main part of their diet. ☊ fish ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. ☊ fit ☊
How do these two parts fit together? ☊ fit ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
On the horizon, she saw a flash of silver—the sea! ☊ flash ☊
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. ☊ flat ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
low buildings with flat roofs ☊ flat ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
The desert was flat, mile after mile. ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
I need a flat surface to write on. ☊ flat ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
an appeal to help flood victims ☊ flood ☊
the Thames flood barrier ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
the ocean/valley/cave/forest floor ☊ floor ☊
the Irish guy who lives two floors above ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
a steady flow of traffic through the city ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
to fly at the speed of sound ☊ fly ☊
Lufthansa fly to La Paz from Frankfurt. ☊ fly ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (back, down, over, etc.): The blankets had been folded down. ☊ fold ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
Millions of people followed the trial on TV. ☊ follow ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
the following afternoon/month/year/week ☊ following ☊
The band has a huge following in Italy. ☊ following ☊
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). ☊ foot ☊
the foot of the stairs/page/mountain ☊ foot ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
My feet are aching. ☊ foot ☊
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
Daniel was shifting anxiously from foot to foot. ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) ☊ foot ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
a member of the security forces ☊ force ☊
a member of the sales force ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ 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 ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive (sth): I can't forgive that type of behaviour. ☊ forgive ☊
an application/entry/order form ☊ form ☊
to complete a form ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
He formed a band with some friends from school. ☊ form ☊
a newly-formed political party ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
form sth: Bend the wire so that it forms a 'V'. ☊ form ☊
Rearrange the letters to form a new word. ☊ form ☊
Do you know how to form the past tense? ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
form sb/sth (up) (into sth): to form a line/queue/circle ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. ☊ form ☊
The teams formed up into lines. ☊ form ☊
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. ☊ form ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
She inherited a share of the family fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
Her family founded the college in 1895. ☊ found ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
free from difficulty/doubt/fear ☊ free ☊
free from artificial colours and flavourings ☊ free ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
a close/good friend ☊ friend ☊
a warm and friendly person ☊ friendly ☊
friendly to/toward(s) sb: Everyone was very friendly towards me. ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly smile/welcome ☊ friendly ☊
a small hotel with a friendly atmosphere ☊ friendly ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. ☊ friendly ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
ozone-friendly cleaning materials ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly argument ☊ friendly ☊
friendly rivalry ☊ friendly ☊
It was only a friendly match. ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
The high prices have frightened off many customers. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
a frightening experience/prospect/thought ☊ frightening ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. ☊ from ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
We had seats in the front row. ☊ front ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
solid fuel (= wood, coal, etc.) ☊ fuel ☊
nuclear fuels ☊ fuel ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
animals pumped full of antibiotics ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
My suitcase was full of books. ☊ full ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
Have fun! (= Enjoy yourself) ☊ fun ☊
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. ☊ make fun of sb/sth ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
elegant ladies in furs ☊ fur ☊
We had walked further than I had realized. ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
What will the cities of the future look like? ☊ future ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
two games all (= both players have won two games) ☊ game ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
the gates of the city ☊ gate ☊
Detectives have spent months gathering evidence. ☊ gather ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
The new drug will be generally available from January. ☊ generally ☊
a generous benefactor ☊ generous ☊
a gentle voice/laugh/touch ☊ gentle ☊
Be gentle with her! ☊ gentle ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
a gentle breeze ☊ gentle ☊
the gentle swell of the sea ☊ gentle ☊
We went for a gentle stroll. ☊ gentle ☊
a little gentle exercise ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
a gentle slope/curve/angle ☊ gentle ☊
She held the baby gently. ☊ gently ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
The path ran gently down to the sea. ☊ gently ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
a very genuine person ☊ genuine ☊
the geography of New York City ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
He got down from the ladder. ☊ get ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
His drinking is getting to be a problem. ☊ get ☊
She's getting to be an old lady now. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? ☊ get ☊
get sb/yourself sth: Did you get your mother a present? ☊ get ☊
How much did you get for your car? ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
I'll give you a ring. ☊ give ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: The judge gave him a nine-month suspended sentence. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass. ☊ glass ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
+ adv./prep.: He's going too fast. ☊ go ☊
The car went skidding off the road into a ditch. ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
She often goes around barefoot. ☊ go around/round ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
The winning goal was scored by Hill. ☊ goal ☊
Liverpool won by three goals to one. ☊ goal ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ god ☊
Mars was the Roman god of war. ☊ god ☊
the rain god ☊ god ☊
Greek gods ☊ god ☊
It's no good complaining—they never listen. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
to be a good actor/cook ☊ good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
cheap/expensive goods ☊ goods ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
electrical/sports goods ☊ goods ☊
perishable/durable goods ☊ goods ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
stolen goods ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
to lead/form a government ☊ government ☊
a government department/agency/grant ☊ government ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb from... to...: Eggs are graded from small to extra large. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
He's a great bloke. ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
to grow old/bored/calm ☊ grow ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
I didn't recognize him—he's grown a beard. ☊ grow ☊
You've grown since the last time I saw you! ☊ grow ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
an annual growth rate of 10% ☊ growth ☊
to give a guarantee of good behaviour ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
a security guard ☊ guard ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
'Who's going to win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.' ☊ your guess is as good as mine ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
He pleaded guilty to murder. ☊ guilty ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
a big/nice/tough guy ☊ guy ☊
a Dutch guy ☊ guy ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
straight/curly/wavy hair ☊ hair ☊
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). ☊ hair ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
He has a half share in the company. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
a gentle tap with a hammer ☊ hammer ☊
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) ☊ hand ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
The judge has handed down his verdict. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. ☊ hand sth to sb on a plate ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
She's a difficult horse to handle. ☊ handle ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
hang adv./prep.: The dog's tongue was hanging out. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. ☊ hang ☊
Have you hung the wash? ☊ hang ☊
Hang on tight—we're off! ☊ hang on ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
to be happily married ☊ happily ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
Happily, the damage was only slight. ☊ happily ☊
He will be more than happy to come with us. ☊ happy ☊
She was happy enough with her performance. ☊ happy ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
I said I'd go just to keep him happy. ☊ happy ☊
a happy smile/face ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
happy for sb: I'm very happy for you. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
to find true happiness ☊ happiness ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
They had put in hours of hard graft. ☊ hard ☊
She's a very hard worker. ☊ hard ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. ☊ hard ☊
It must be hard for her, bringing up four children on her own. ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
She's had a hard life. ☊ hard ☊
Don't be too hard on him—he's very young. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
Our victory was hard won (= won with great difficulty). ☊ hard ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
hate sb/yourself: The two boys hated each other. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
a profound hatred of war ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
The debate simply revived old hatreds. ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. ☊ have ☊
We have orders coming in from all over the world. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
Do you have a client named Peters? ☊ have ☊
Surely she didn't have the nerve to say that to him? ☊ have ☊
In 2008 the party had 10 000 members. ☊ have ☊
Have you got a job yet? ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
I've finished my work. ☊ have ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. ☊ have to ☊
She resigned as head of department. ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
mental health ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth doing sth: He could hear a dog barking. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
She has a kind heart. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
shoes with a low/high heel ☊ heel ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
The last three months have been hell. ☊ hell ☊
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Quick, get help! ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful (for sb) (to do sth): It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself. ☊ helpful ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
She broke her leg skiing. ☊ her ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
She must be very proud of herself. ☊ herself ☊
I keep my private papers hidden. ☊ hide ☊
Quick, hide! ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
high-quality goods ☊ high ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
A high proportion of our staff are female. ☊ high ☊
a high branch/shelf/window ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
highly successful/skilled/intelligent ☊ highly ☊
a region of gently rolling hills ☊ hill ☊
Always take care when driving down steep hills. ☊ hill ☊
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) ☊ hill ☊
He broke his leg skiing. ☊ his ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
The tax increases will certainly hit the poor. ☊ hit ☊
We've hit our ball over the fence! ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
He made the winning hit. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
Employees hold 30% of the shares. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
I had to hold my stomach in (= pull the muscles flat) to zip up my jeans. ☊ hold ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
The children climbed through a hole in the fence. ☊ hole ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
The tree trunk was hollow inside. ☊ hollow ☊
the Holy Bible/Scriptures ☊ holy ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
the holy city of Mecca ☊ holy ☊
a holy life/man ☊ holy ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
How much homework do you get? ☊ homework ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
Hang your towel on the hook. ☊ hook ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
to sound/toot your horn ☊ horn ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
a horse and cart ☊ horse ☊
a psychiatric/mental hospital ☊ hospital ☊
hospital doctors/nurses/staff ☊ hospital ☊
It was the hottest July on record. ☊ hot ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
a long hot journey ☊ hot ☊
a friendly, family-run hotel ☊ hotel ☊
We're paid by the hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
It took hours getting there. ☊ hour ☊
I've been waiting for hours. ☊ hour ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
public/private housing ☊ housing ☊
the housing department ☊ housing ☊
I'll show you how to load the software. ☊ how ☊
'Her behaviour was very odd.' 'How so? ' ☊ how ☊
How ever did you get here so quickly? ☊ how ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
The party was a huge success. ☊ huge ☊
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Firefighters formed a human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety. ☊ human ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
hundreds of miles away ☊ hundred ☊
for hundreds of years ☊ hundred ☊
Men died in their hundreds. ☊ hundred ☊
a/one hundredth of a second ☊ hundredth ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Hurry up! We're going to be late. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
My feet hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
Martha's hurt pride showed in her eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
Do you have any proof of identity? ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
the mentally ill (= people with a mental illness) ☊ ill ☊
illegal immigrants/aliens ☊ illegal ☊
mental illness ☊ illness ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh ☊ image ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient for sth: impatient for change ☊ impatient ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
Listening is an important part of the job. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
an important member of the team ☊ important ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
I must admit I am impressed. ☊ impressed ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. ☊ improve on/upon sth ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
There are 31 days in May. ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
in March ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
to act in a play ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
They sat in rows. ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. ☊ incident ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
Mozambique became independent in 1975. ☊ independent ☊
independent (of sb/sth): The two departments work independently of each other. ☊ independently ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
the Madonna industry (= the large number of people involved in making Madonna successful) ☊ industry ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
an informal atmosphere ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ ingredient ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ☊ ingredient ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
an injured leg ☊ injured ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
to escape injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
injury (to sb/sth): injury to the head ☊ injury ☊
a head injury ☊ injury ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
innocent victims of a bomb blast ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
She shook it to make sure there was nothing inside. ☊ inside ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
Stay and have lunch. I insist! ☊ insist ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
to institute criminal proceedings against sb ☊ institute ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend to do sth: I fully intended (= definitely intended) to pay for the damage. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
interest charges/payments ☊ interest ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
an interested audience ☊ interested ☊
internal organs/injuries ☊ internal ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
You can buy our goods over the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The fruit can be made into jam. ☊ into ☊
introduce yourself (to sb): Can I introduce myself? I'm Helen Robins. ☊ introduce ☊
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' ☊ introduce ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
to be/become/get involved in politics ☊ involved ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
She finds it boring at home. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
The dog had hurt its paw. ☊ its ☊
The company has got itself into difficulties. ☊ itself ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
She's jealous of my success. ☊ jealous ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
She joined the company three months ago. ☊ join ☊
to join the ranks of the unemployed ☊ join ☊
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. ☊ join ☊
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
Did you have a good journey? ☊ journey ☊
on the outward/return journey ☊ journey ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
The book describes a spiritual journey from despair to happiness. ☊ journey ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
To his great joy, she accepted. ☊ joy ☊
She's a good judge of character. ☊ judge ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
a High Court judge ☊ judge ☊
a federal judge ☊ judge ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison. ☊ judge ☊
What gives you the right to judge other people? ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. ☊ judge ☊
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + noun: The tour was judged a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. ☊ judge ☊
good/poor/sound judgement ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
Add the juice of two lemons. ☊ juice ☊
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. ☊ jump ☊
'Quick, jump!' he shouted. ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
junior employees ☊ junior ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) ☊ just ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth + adj.: She kept the children amused for hours. ☊ keep ☊
She had trouble keeping her balance. ☊ keep ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
A bunch of kids were hanging around outside. ☊ kid ☊
Cancer kills thousands of people every year. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
a kind heart/face ☊ kind ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
a knee injury ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
The knives are out for the chancellor. ☊ the knives are out (for sb) ☊
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. ☊ knit ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. ☊ knock ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know (of/about sth): 'You've got a flat tyre.' 'I know.' ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
You know that restaurant round the corner? It's closed down. ☊ you know ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
He denied all knowledge of the affair. ☊ knowledge ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
price/address labels ☊ label ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
flat/undulating/hilly, etc. land ☊ land ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
In the distance the crew sighted land. ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
It was largely a matter of trial and error. ☊ largely ☊
last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year ☊ last ☊
The last time I saw him was in May. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
late in March/the afternoon ☊ late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
I realized the truth too late. ☊ too late ☊
She later became a doctor. ☊ later ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
the later part of the seventeenth century ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
a short/nervous/hearty laugh ☊ laugh ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
the successful launch of the Ariane rocket ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
lay sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): She laid the baby down gently on the bed. ☊ lay ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. ☊ lead ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
leading experts ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
learn of/about sth: I learnt of her arrival from a close friend. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
Well, at least they weren't bored. ☊ at least ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
They left me with all the clearing up. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students ☊ lecture ☊
To the left of the library is the bank. ☊ left ☊
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. ☊ leg ☊
a chair leg ☊ leg ☊
a trouser/pant leg ☊ leg ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
frogs' legs ☊ leg ☊
chicken legs ☊ leg ☊
leg of sth: roast leg of lamb ☊ leg ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
I broke my leg playing football. ☊ leg ☊
How many legs does a centipede have? ☊ leg ☊
front/back legs ☊ leg ☊
forelegs/hind legs ☊ leg ☊
a wooden leg ☊ leg ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
lemon tea ☊ lemon ☊
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon ☊ lemon ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
a lemon tree ☊ lemon ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
They let us off lightly. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
a high level of achievement ☊ level ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
licence (for sth): a licence for the software ☊ licence ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
a site licence for the new software ☊ licence ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a license for the software ☊ license ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
The witness was clearly lying through his teeth. ☊ lie through your teeth ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
Life can be difficult when you move to a new town. ☊ life ☊
country/city life ☊ life ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
a hard/an easy life ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
in early/adult life ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
They could see that the company had a limited life (= it was going to close). ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
Hundreds of lives were threatened when the building collapsed. ☊ life ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
Could I have a lift into town? ☊ lift ☊
She hitched a lift on a truck. ☊ lift ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
The light was beginning to fail (= it was beginning to get dark). ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
the sound of quick light footsteps ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
She ran lightly up the stairs. ☊ lightly ☊
It began to snow lightly. ☊ lightly ☊
He ran like the wind (= very fast). ☊ like ☊
the most likely outcome ☊ likely ☊
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. ☊ limit ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit ☊ limit ☊
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. ☊ limit ☊
a time/speed/age limit ☊ limit ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
Families are limited to four free tickets each. ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
a branch line ☊ line ☊
He hung the towels out on the line (= clothes line). ☊ line ☊
Write the title of your essay on the top line. ☊ line ☊
a long line of trees ☊ line ☊
The children all stood in a line. ☊ line ☊
to stand/wait in line for sth ☊ line ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
a beautiful sports car with sleek lines ☊ line ☊
a straight/wavy/dotted/diagonal line ☊ line ☊
a vertical/horizontal line ☊ line ☊
parallel lines ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link A with B: The Channel Tunnel links Britain with the rest of Europe. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
She's a good little worker. ☊ little ☊
He'd become quite the little gentleman. ☊ little ☊
You soon get used to the little difficulties. ☊ little ☊
Everything has become just that little bit harder. ☊ little ☊
The doctors said he only had six months to live. ☊ live ☊
When did Handel live? ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
a lively bar ☊ lively ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
He walked down the long corridor. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
It's a long way away. ☊ long ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
They don't look like they're trying to win. ☊ look ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
Look! I'm sure that's Brad Pitt! ☊ look ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
He lost his nerve at the last minute. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
She lost a leg in a car crash. ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
She's trying to recapture her lost youth. ☊ lost ☊
He regretted the lost (= wasted) opportunity to apologize to her. ☊ lost ☊
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. ☊ lost ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
a low-cost airline ☊ low ☊
The reservoir was low after the long drought. ☊ low ☊
He's singing an octave lower than the rest of us. ☊ low ☊
low-priced goods ☊ low ☊
The sun sank lower towards the horizon. ☊ low ☊
a loyal friend/supporter ☊ loyal ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
What a piece of luck! ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
the lucky winners ☊ lucky ☊
There's room for one more piece of luggage. ☊ luggage ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
a lump of coal/cheese/wood ☊ lump ☊
Check your breasts for lumps every month. ☊ lump ☊
He lunched with a client at the Ritz. ☊ lunch ☊
to operate/run a machine ☊ machine ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
a weekly/monthly magazine ☊ magazine ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
The news made him very happy. ☊ make ☊
She made her objections clear. ☊ make ☊
He made it clear that he objected. ☊ make ☊
made in France (= on a label) ☊ make ☊
make sth into sth: The grapes are made into wine. ☊ make ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall. ☊ mall ☊
a good-looking young man ☊ man ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
to manage a department/project ☊ manage ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
management of staff ☊ management ☊
a bank/hotel manager ☊ manager ☊
the sales/marketing/personnel manager ☊ manager ☊
to have an aggressive/a friendly/a relaxed manner ☊ manner ☊
manufactured goods ☊ manufacture ☊
Faulty goods should be returned to the manufacturers. ☊ manufacturer ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. ☊ put sb/sth on the map ☊
Quick march! (= the order to start marching) ☊ march ☊
+ noun: They marched 20 miles to reach the capital. ☊ march ☊
protest marches ☊ march ☊
to go on a march ☊ march ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
market stalls/traders ☊ market ☊
They have increased their share of the market by 10%. ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
a happily married couple ☊ married ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
I began sifting through the mass of evidence. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
to win/lose a match ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
It's a private matter. ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
For maximum effect do the exercises every day. ☊ maximum ☊
The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. ☊ maximum ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
They may well win. ☊ may ☊
We go there maybe once or twice a month. ☊ maybe ☊
to go out for a meal (= to go to a restaurant to have a meal) ☊ meal ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
mean to do sth: She means to succeed. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
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 ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
a temporary/an emergency measure ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
Pleased to meet you. ☊ meet ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
party/union members ☊ member ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
How much does it cost to become a member? ☊ member ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
The membership has/have not yet voted. ☊ membership ☊
The club has a membership of more than 500. ☊ membership ☊
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
the mental process of remembering ☊ mental ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
mental health ☊ mental ☊
a mental disorder/illness/hospital ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
mentally ill ☊ mentally ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
It took her a mere 20 minutes to win. ☊ mere ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
an email message ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
a metal pipe/bar/box ☊ metal ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. ☊ middle ☊
I should have finished by the middle of the week. ☊ middle ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
It's safe to take a mild sedative. ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
The driver was well above the limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood ☊ milligram ☊
tens of millions of dollars ☊ million ☊
There were millions of people there. ☊ million ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
a/one millionth of a second ☊ millionth ☊
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. ☊ mind ☊
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. ☊ mind ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
youths imprisoned for minor offences ☊ minor ☊
minority shareholders in the bank ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. ☊ (at) any minute (now) ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? ☊ miss ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
They don't mix much with the neighbours. ☊ mix ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. ☊ (at) any moment (now) ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
the month of August ☊ month ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
She earns $1 000 a month. ☊ month ☊
The rent is £300 per month. ☊ month ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
The baby is three months old. ☊ month ☊
a three-month-old baby ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
several months later ☊ month ☊
a six-month contract ☊ month ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
He visits Paris once or twice a month. ☊ month ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
to act morally ☊ morally ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. ☊ more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
the most boring/beautiful part ☊ most ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
She slowly mounted the steps. ☊ mount ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
the mouth of a cave/pit ☊ mouth ☊
His mouth twisted into a wry smile. ☊ mouth ☊
Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
Their move from Italy to the US has not been a success. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
Our problems have multiplied since last year. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
He denies murdering his wife's lover. ☊ murder ☊
a calf/neck/thigh muscle ☊ muscle ☊
The poem has been set to music. ☊ music ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted. ☊ must ☊
My feet are cold. ☊ my ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
I myself do not agree. ☊ myself ☊
a naked body ☊ naked ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. ☊ name ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
a narrow victory ☊ narrow ☊
The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. ☊ narrow ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
the natural agility of a cat ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) ☊ natural ☊
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' ☊ naturally ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
Where's the nearest bank? ☊ near ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
neat rows of books ☊ neat ☊
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. ☊ necessary ☊
He tied a scarf around his neck. ☊ neck ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
the optic nerve ☊ nerve ☊
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. ☊ nerve ☊
nerve cells ☊ nerve ☊
nerve endings ☊ nerve ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
She was a thin, nervous girl. ☊ nervous ☊
He's not the nervous type. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous condition/disorder/disease ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
a daily/weekly newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
Next Thursday is 12 April. ☊ next ☊
Next, I heard the sound of voices. ☊ next ☊
Our new neighbours are very nice. ☊ nice ☊
He's a really nice guy. ☊ nice ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
on the night of 10 January/January 10 ☊ night ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
She rose from being a nobody to become a superstar. ☊ nobody ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. ☊ nose ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
It's not easy being a parent (= it's difficult). ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
He's five foot nothing (= exactly five feet tall). ☊ nothing ☊
You must give one month's notice. ☊ notice ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
the nuclear industry ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear-powered submarines ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear weapon/bomb/missile ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear explosion/attack/war ☊ nuclear ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory. ☊ number ☊
staff/student numbers ☊ number ☊
The song reached number 5 in the charts. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
Nurse, come quickly! ☊ nurse ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed. ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
object (to sb/sth): Many local people object to the building of the new airport. ☊ object ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
a member of the team ☊ of ☊
the city of Dublin ☊ of ☊
the fourth of July ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. ☊ off ☊
I fell off the ladder. ☊ off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
We're getting right off the subject. ☊ off ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
The photo may cause offence to some people. ☊ offence ☊
Don't be so quick to take offence. ☊ offence ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. ☊ offense ☊
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses. ☊ offense ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
to accept/refuse/decline an offer ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
The offer has been withdrawn. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
to seek/run for office ☊ office ☊
office workers ☊ office ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
the officer in charge of the case ☊ officer ☊
the investigating officer ☊ officer ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She was standing on one foot. ☊ on ☊
on May the first/the first of May ☊ on ☊
on the evening of May the first ☊ on ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. ☊ on ☊
Keep straight on for the beach. ☊ on ☊
She only sees her parents once every six months. ☊ once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
Chop the onions finely. ☊ onion ☊
French onion soup ☊ onion ☊
There are only a limited number of tickets available. ☊ only ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
Is the offer still open? ☊ open ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
The new store will be open in the spring. ☊ open ☊
a city with a lot of parks and open spaces ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
What time does the bank open? ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
The new hospital opens on July 1st. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
oppose (sb/sth) doing sth: I would oppose changing the law. ☊ oppose ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
Opposition MPs/parties ☊ opposition ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. ☊ order ☊
an order form ☊ order ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
She takes orders only from the president. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
Have you ordered yet? ☊ order ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
The judge ordered a retrial. ☊ order ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
He oughtn't to have been driving so fast. ☊ ought to ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She ran out into the corridor. ☊ out ☊
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 ☊
He got thrown out of the restaurant. ☊ out ☊
a romance straight out of a fairy tale ☊ out ☊
He's been out of work for six months. ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
the outer suburbs of the city ☊ outer ☊
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience ☊ outer ☊
I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside. ☊ outside ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
Cover her over with a blanket. ☊ over ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
He did the work so badly that I had to do it all over again myself. ☊ (all) over again ☊
She put a blanket over the sleeping child. ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
She lives on her own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
He's now the proud owner of a cottage in Wales. ☊ owner ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. ☊ pace ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
patients suffering from acute back pain ☊ pain ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
paint sth/sb: to paint portraits ☊ paint ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
cave paintings ☊ painting ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
a daily/evening/Sunday paper ☊ paper ☊
parallel lines ☊ parallel ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
It can be difficult to be a good parent. ☊ parent ☊
She was very good in the part. ☊ part ☊
Have you learned your part yet? ☊ part ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
Henry IV, Part II ☊ part ☊
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. ☊ part ☊
the parts of the body ☊ part ☊
aircraft parts ☊ part ☊
the working parts of the machinery ☊ part ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
The procedure can be divided into two parts. ☊ part ☊
The worst part was having to wait three hours in the rain. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
Part of the building was destroyed in the fire. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
Her success was due in part to luck. ☊ in part ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. ☊ particularly ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
He was only partly responsible for the accident. ☊ partly ☊
Marriage should be an equal partnership. ☊ partnership ☊
a junior member of the partnership ☊ partnership ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. ☊ passage ☊
a passenger train (= carrying passengers, not goods) ☊ passenger ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
She looked back on the past without regret. ☊ past ☊
Three men blocked her path. ☊ path ☊
the path to success ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
I have run out of patience with her. ☊ patience ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
You'd try the patience of a saint! ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
cancer patients ☊ patient ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
She's very patient with young children. ☊ patient ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
changing patterns of behaviour ☊ pattern ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
I had a hard time getting him to pay up. ☊ pay up ☊
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash ☊ payment ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
What method of payment do you prefer? ☊ payment ☊
a cash payment ☊ payment ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
He had a peaceful life. ☊ peaceful ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. ☊ peak ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
Many young people are out of work. ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
Most teenagers go through a period of rebelling. ☊ period ☊
permanent staff ☊ permanent ☊
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
a salesperson ☊ person ☊
personal cleanliness/hygiene ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Try to avoid making personal remarks. ☊ personal ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
The Principal has little personal contact with the students. ☊ personal ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
personalities from the world of music ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
She's going through a difficult phase. ☊ phase ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
mentally and physically handicapped ☊ physically ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics ☊ physics ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
to pick up bad habits ☊ pick sth up ☊
We were able to pick up the BBC World Service. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
a piece of clothing/furniture/luggage ☊ piece ☊
an interesting piece of research ☊ piece ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. ☊ piece ☊
a pig farmer ☊ pig ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
an airline pilot ☊ pilot ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
Carefully lay each slab in place. ☊ in place ☊
The receiver had already clicked into place. ☊ in 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 ☊
The film festival takes place in October. ☊ take place ☊
to place a bet/an order ☊ place ☊
a plain but elegant dress ☊ plain ☊
a street plan of the city ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
the planets of our solar system ☊ planet ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
a nuclear reprocessing plant ☊ plant ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
a radio play ☊ play ☊
the happy sounds of children at play ☊ play ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
a pleasant young man ☊ pleasant ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
I am pleased to inform you that the book you ordered has arrived. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
It's a pleasure to meet you. ☊ pleasure ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
plot sth: Military officers were suspected of plotting a coup. ☊ plot ☊
a three-pin plug ☊ plug ☊
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax. ☊ plus ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
to win/lose a point ☊ point ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
the point at which the river divides ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
The signpost pointed straight ahead. ☊ point ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
polish sth (up) (with sth): He polished his glasses with a handkerchief. ☊ polish ☊
Please be polite to our guests. ☊ polite ☊
We were all too polite to object. ☊ polite ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
a poor judge of character ☊ poor ☊
the sound of corks popping ☊ pop ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
Keep the box in an upright position. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
post sth (off) (to sb): Have you posted off your order yet? ☊ post ☊
potential customers ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
lumps of chalk crushed to (a) fine white powder ☊ powder ☊
nuclear/wind/solar power ☊ power ☊
world powers ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
He had lost the power of speech. ☊ power ☊
a practical little car, ideal for the city ☊ practical ☊
It takes a lot of practice to play the violin well. ☊ practice ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
guidelines for good practice ☊ practice ☊
religious practices ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
to practice the piano every day ☊ practice ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
hymns/songs of praise ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
She's six months pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
The press presents this as a kind of victory. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
the bank president ☊ president ☊
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. ☊ press ☊
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
press sth: to press a button/switch/key ☊ press ☊
press sth + adj.: He pressed the lid firmly shut. ☊ press ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Press here to open. ☊ press ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. ☊ prevent ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
price (of sth): Criticism is part of the price of leadership. ☊ price ☊
Giving up his job was a small price to pay for his children's happiness. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
Male pride forced him to suffer in silence. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
private banks ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
They were sharing a private joke. ☊ private ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
a privately owned company ☊ privately ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
Win a car in our grand prize draw! ☊ prize ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. ☊ proceed ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
mental processes ☊ process ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
It's a normal part of the learning process. ☊ process ☊
a new process for rustproofing car bodies ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. ☊ produce ☊
the products of the reaction ☊ product ☊
Every year the school puts on a musical production. ☊ production ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a top golf professional ☊ professional ☊
The sale generated record profits. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
a training programme for new staff ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
slow/steady/rapid/good progress ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town. ☊ progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
The final term will be devoted to project work. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
Keep the receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ proof ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal ☊ proposal ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
an exciting prospect ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind. ☊ protect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. ☊ under protest ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
the proud owner of a new car ☊ proud ☊
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. ☊ proud ☊
He was proud of himself for not giving up. ☊ proud ☊
proud to be/have sth: I feel very proud to be a part of the team. ☊ proud ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
There have been many complaints from members of the public. ☊ public ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pulled him gently towards her. ☊ pull ☊
Stop crying and pull yourself together! ☊ pull yourself together ☊
The magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist. ☊ pull ☊
He was punching the air in triumph. ☊ punch ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
to make a purchase (= buy sth) ☊ purchase ☊
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ purchase ☊
major purchases, such as a new car ☊ purchase ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
to pursue legal action ☊ pursue ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
Lucy should push herself a little harder. ☊ push ☊
She gave him a gentle push. ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
to put up a building/fence/memorial/tent ☊ put sth up ☊
They've put up the rent by £20 a month. ☊ put sth up ☊
Have you put out clean towels for the guests? ☊ put sth out ☊
Firefighters soon put the fire out. ☊ put sth out ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
She put on the brakes suddenly. ☊ put sth on ☊
We've had to put off our wedding until September. ☊ put sth off ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb to do sth: The test qualifies you to drive heavy vehicles. ☊ qualify ☊
to be of good/poor/top quality ☊ quality ☊
goods of a high quality ☊ quality ☊
high-quality goods ☊ quality ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
a quarter of a mile ☊ quarter ☊
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. ☊ quarter ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
She gave him a quick glance. ☊ quick ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
Would you like a quick drink? ☊ quick ☊
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. ☊ quick ☊
It's quicker by train. ☊ quick ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
a quick learner ☊ quick ☊
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
Try to be quick! We're late already. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
The company wants quick results. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
He replied to my letter very quickly. ☊ quickly ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
I spent a few hours quietly relaxing. ☊ quietly ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. ☊ quite ☊
Are you quite sure? ☊ quite ☊
'I'm sorry to be so difficult.' 'That's quite all right.' ☊ quite ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
Who won the race? ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
They raced to a thrilling victory in the relay. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
The play was written specially for radio. ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
a radio programme/station ☊ radio ☊
a car radio ☊ radio ☊
a picture/curtain/towel rail ☊ rail ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
He rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rank ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
top-ranked players ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid pulse/heartbeat ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapidly growing economy ☊ rapidly ☊
Crime figures are rising rapidly. ☊ rapidly ☊
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. ☊ rare ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
the annual crime/divorce rate ☊ rate ☊
a high success/failure rate ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
I nudged her but she didn't react. ☊ react ☊
You never know how he is going to react. ☊ react ☊
The market reacted by falling a further two points. ☊ react ☊
People can react badly to certain food additives. ☊ react ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
a skilled driver with quick reactions ☊ reaction ☊
to have an allergic reaction to a drug ☊ reaction ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. ☊ reaction ☊
a fast/slow reader ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
We have a real chance of success. ☊ real ☊
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. ☊ realistic ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
She was driving really fast. ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. ☊ recall ☊
Can I have a receipt, please? ☊ receipt ☊
to make out (= write) a receipt ☊ receipt ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
good/bad reception ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
Do you recognize this tune? ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
The airline has a good safety record. ☊ record ☊
He has an impressive record of achievement. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The lights (= traffic lights) changed to red before I could get across. ☊ red ☊
reduce sth (from sth) (to sth): The number of employees was reduced from 40 to 25. ☊ reduce ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
His face was reflected in the mirror. ☊ reflect ☊
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. ☊ reflect ☊
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. ☊ reflect ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
+ speech: 'It could all have been so different,' she reflected. ☊ reflect ☊
a blunt/flat/curt refusal ☊ refusal ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
regard to sb/sth: He was driving without regard to speed limits. ☊ regard ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. ☊ register ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
to register a company/trademark ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
a pang/twinge of regret ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. ☊ regular ☊
our regular customers ☊ regular ☊
Her body has already rejected two kidneys. ☊ reject ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
a close/distant relative ☊ relative ☊
her friends and relatives ☊ relative ☊
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. ☊ relative ☊
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
to release a movie/book/CD ☊ release ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. ☊ release ☊
to monitor radiation releases ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
They remained in Mexico until June. ☊ remain ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog. ☊ remains ☊
the remains of a Roman fort ☊ remains ☊
to make a remark ☊ remark ☊
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. ☊ remark ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. ☊ remove ☊
to remove problems/obstacles/objections ☊ remove ☊
It was impossible to remove the stain from the tablecloth. ☊ remove ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
They are hoping to repeat last year's victory. ☊ repeat ☊
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. ☊ reply ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. ☊ represent ☊
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
a sales representative ☊ representative ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
a software package to meet your requirements ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue sb/sth: They were eventually rescued by helicopter. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
to do/conduct/undertake research ☊ research ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
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 ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
armed resistance ☊ resistance ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. ☊ resistance ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
the allocation of limited resources ☊ resource ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
The car responds very well to the controls. ☊ respond ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
The news provoked an angry response. ☊ response ☊
a positive response ☊ response ☊
I knocked on the door but there was no response. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
rest (from sth): to have/take a rest from all your hard work ☊ rest ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
an Italian restaurant ☊ restaurant ☊
We had a meal in a restaurant. ☊ restaurant ☊
We went out to a restaurant to celebrate. ☊ restaurant ☊
a restaurant owner ☊ restaurant ☊
a self-service restaurant ☊ restaurant ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
We restrict the number of students per class to 10. ☊ restrict ☊
restrict sth: Fog severely restricted visibility. ☊ restrict ☊
Having small children tends to restrict your freedom. ☊ restrict ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
a restricted space ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted range of foods ☊ restricted ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions ☊ restriction ☊
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth ☊ restriction ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
I had to return to the store to look for my purse. ☊ return ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
The judge ordered the return of the child to his mother. ☊ return ☊
on the return flight/journey/trip ☊ return ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
to review your failures and triumphs ☊ review ☊
a financial reward ☊ reward ☊
reward (for sth/for doing sth): a reward for good behaviour ☊ reward ☊
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ☊ reward ☊
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. ☊ reward ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm ☊ rhythm ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. ☊ ride ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You're right to be cautious. ☊ right ☊
a boxing ring ☊ ring ☊
curtain rings ☊ ring ☊
onion rings ☊ ring ☊
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ☊ ring ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
a gold ring ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
ring (up): David rang up while you were out. ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
There was a ring at the door. ☊ ring ☊
He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
She rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
He was shot by a member of a rival gang. ☊ rival ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
A last-minute goal robbed the team of victory. ☊ rob sb/sth of sth ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
I rolled the string into a ball. ☊ roll ☊
The hedgehog rolled up into a ball. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
a flat/sloping roof ☊ roof ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
They complained of rough handling by the guards. ☊ rough ☊
the roughest neighbourhood in the city ☊ rough ☊
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. ☊ roughly ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
The road's blocked—you'll have to drive the long way round. ☊ round ☊
He had a scarf round his neck. ☊ round ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
the route to success ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
a row of trees ☊ row ☊
We sat in a row at the back of the room. ☊ row ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
Let's sit in the back row. ☊ row ☊
Our seats are five rows from the front. ☊ row ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth/yourself against sth: The cat rubbed itself against my legs. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. ☊ rub ☊
a rude comment ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
The river ran dry (= stopped flowing) during the drought. ☊ run ☊
to run a hotel/store/language school ☊ run ☊
He has no idea how to run a business. ☊ run ☊
Can you run as fast as Mike? ☊ run ☊
She took the stairs at a run. ☊ run ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) ☊ running ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
People rushed to buy shares in the company. ☊ rush ☊
The words came out in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
Shoppers made a rush for the exits. ☊ rush ☊
two sacks of groceries ☊ sack ☊
He got the sack for swearing. ☊ sack ☊
Four hundred workers face the sack. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
We all want to live in safer cities. ☊ safe ☊
They turned up safe and sound. ☊ safe ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
The airline has an excellent safety record. ☊ safety ☊
an annual salary of $40 000 ☊ salary ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
I haven't made a sale all week. ☊ sale ☊
Retail sales fell in November by 10%. ☊ sale ☊
the sales figures for May ☊ sale ☊
a sales drive/campaign (= a special effort to sell more) ☊ sale ☊
a sales and marketing director ☊ sale ☊
She works in sales/in the sales department. ☊ sale ☊
The Weldon Group has a 6 000 strong sales force. ☊ sale ☊
the January sales ☊ sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
a satisfied customer ☊ satisfied ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
a five-point pay scale ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
score sth: to score a goal/try/touchdown/victory ☊ score ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
scream yourself + adj.: The baby was screaming itself hoarse. ☊ scream ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
You need to screw all the parts together. ☊ screw ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building. ☊ search ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. ☊ seat ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
the second of June/June 2nd ☊ second ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
Birmingham, the UK's second city ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
the brass section of an orchestra ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
the sports section of the newspaper ☊ section ☊
The report has a section on accidents at work. ☊ section ☊
The library has a large biology section. ☊ section ☊
the tail section of the plane ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
service-sector jobs (= in hotels, restaurants, etc.) ☊ sector ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). ☊ self ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
a member of the Senate ☊ senate ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
She sent the letter by airmail. ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
Send for a doctor, quickly! ☊ send for sb ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
a sensitive portrait ☊ sensitive ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
separate sth: Separate the eggs (= separate the yolk from the white). ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
a serious illness/problem/offence ☊ serious ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service ☊ service ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
set sth for sb/yourself: She's set a difficult task for herself. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself sth: She's set herself a difficult task. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
The new leader has set the party on the road to success. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
She set up her stereo in her bedroom. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
a severe shortage of qualified staff ☊ severe ☊
severe learning difficulties ☊ severe ☊
The victim suffered severe brain damage. ☊ severe ☊
a sewing basket ☊ sewing ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
a member of the opposite sex ☊ sex ☊
the sex act ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
sexual behaviour ☊ sexual ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
They were playing in the shallow end (= of the swimming pool). ☊ shallow ☊
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. ☊ shame ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
almond-shaped eyes ☊ shaped ☊
share (sth with sb): Would you like to share your experience with the rest of the group? ☊ share ☊
Profits are shared out yearly. ☊ share ☊
shares in British Telecom ☊ share ☊
share capital ☊ share ☊
a share certificate ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
Next year we hope to have a bigger share of the market. ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. ☊ sharply ☊
sharply contrasting attitudes to work ☊ sharply ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. ☊ shave ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)? ☊ sheet ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
shift workers/work ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
Her eyes were shining with excitement. ☊ shine ☊
shiny new stuff/software ☊ shiny new ☊
There are two restaurants on board ship. ☊ ship ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
a ship's captain/crew/company/cook ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
shocking behaviour ☊ shocking ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
Don't shoot—I surrender. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. ☊ shoot ☊
a shoe shop ☊ shop ☊
There's a little gift shop around the corner. ☊ shop ☊
a butcher's shop ☊ shop ☊
a butcher shop ☊ shop ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
a shopping basket ☊ shopping ☊
a shopping cart ☊ shopping ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
He should have been more careful. ☊ should ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
shout that...: He shouted that he couldn't swim. ☊ shout ☊
shout yourself + adj.: She shouted herself hoarse, cheering on the team. ☊ shout ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini. ☊ show ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. ☊ show ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
April showers ☊ shower ☊
The bank shuts at 4. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
The farm buildings form three sides of a square. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
He had placed himself directly in my line of sight. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
a shop/pub sign ☊ sign ☊
Follow the signs for the city centre. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent. ☊ silent ☊
a silent prayer/protest ☊ silent ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
simple but elegant clothes ☊ simple ☊
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
sincere regret ☊ sincere ☊
Please accept our sincere thanks. ☊ sincere ☊
a sincere apology ☊ sincere ☊
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help. ☊ sincere ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
sing to sb: He was singing softly to the baby. ☊ sing ☊
The sound of singing came from the kitchen. ☊ singing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Are you still single? ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
sit doing sth: We sat talking for hours. ☊ sit ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
With a talent like his, the sky's the limit. ☊ the sky's the limit ☊
I put the sleeping baby down gently. ☊ sleep ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Cut the meat into thin slices. ☊ slice ☊
a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon ☊ slice ☊
to slice (up) onions ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
There was not the slightest hint of trouble. ☊ slight ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
a gentle/steep slope ☊ slope ☊
The path sloped gently down. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
We'll get there slowly but surely. ☊ slowly but surely ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
The car smashed into a tree. ☊ smash ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste. ☊ smooth ☊
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. ☊ smooth ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
a bar/piece of soap ☊ soap ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
a member of the drama society ☊ society ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
'I missed you,' he said softly. ☊ softly ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
to install/run a piece of software ☊ software ☊
Will the software run on my machine? ☊ software ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). ☊ someone ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
They have three grown-up sons. ☊ son ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. ☊ soon ☊
The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) ☊ sort ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Sort of.' ☊ sort of ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
The cupboards need sorting out. ☊ sort sth out ☊
Could you turn the sound up/down? ☊ sound ☊
The sound quality of the tapes was excellent. ☊ sound ☊
a high/low sound ☊ sound ☊
a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound ☊ sound ☊
the different sounds and smells of the forest ☊ sound ☊
She heard the sound of footsteps outside. ☊ sound ☊
Sound travels more slowly than light. ☊ sound ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
He lives to the south of (= further south than) the city. ☊ south ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. ☊ space ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. ☊ speak ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights ☊ speech ☊
speech sounds ☊ speech ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
travelling at the speed of light/sound ☊ speed ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
She went to the doctor complaining of dizzy spells. ☊ spell ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
Show a little fighting spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
spiritual development ☊ spiritual ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. ☊ spiritual ☊
a spiritual leader ☊ spiritual ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. ☊ split ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The fire rapidly spread to adjoining buildings. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
a squeeze of lemon juice ☊ squeeze ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
medical staff ☊ staff ☊
teaching staff ☊ staff ☊
We have 20 part-time members of staff. ☊ staff ☊
staff members ☊ staff ☊
staff development/training ☊ staff ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. ☊ stage ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
We had to carry the piano up three flights of stairs. ☊ stair ☊
The children ran up/down the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
at the bottom/top of the stairs ☊ stair ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
How many stairs are there up to the second floor? ☊ stair ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
I tried stamping my feet to keep warm. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
The audience were stamping and cheering. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
a bird standing on one leg ☊ stand ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
Four points stand out as being more important than the rest. ☊ stand out (as sth) ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
He's so good—I'm sure he'll be a big star. ☊ star ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
the star role/part ☊ star ☊
What star rating does this restaurant have? ☊ star ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
start out/off (as sth): The company started out with 30 employees. ☊ start ☊
The evening started badly when the speaker failed to turn up. ☊ start ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. ☊ start off ☊
We started off by introducing ourselves. ☊ start off ☊
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. ☊ start off ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
The party was denied legal status. ☊ status ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
We are making slow but steady progress. ☊ steady ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
steel workers ☊ steel ☊
a steep hill/slope/bank ☊ steep ☊
a steep flight of stairs ☊ steep ☊
You row and I'll steer. ☊ steer ☊
She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase. ☊ step ☊
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
a stick of dynamite ☊ stick ☊
a stick of butter ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
I'm afraid we're temporarily out of stock. ☊ stock ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. ☊ turn your stomach ☊
a flight of stone steps ☊ stone ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
We need more laws to stop pollution. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
a big department store ☊ store ☊
a health food store ☊ store ☊
a liquor store ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
a storm of protest ☊ storm ☊
Most people don't want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove (= cooking). ☊ stove ☊
Sit up straight! ☊ straight ☊
She pulled her hat straight. ☊ straight ☊
I was so tired I went straight to bed. ☊ straight ☊
She went straight from college to a top job. ☊ straight ☊
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. ☊ straight ☊
Keep straight on for two miles. ☊ straight ☊
He was too tired to walk straight. ☊ straight ☊
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). ☊ straight ☊
She looked me straight in the eye. ☊ straight ☊
Is my tie straight? ☊ straight ☊
a straight skirt ☊ straight ☊
a straight line ☊ straight ☊
a straight road ☊ straight ☊
long straight hair (= without curls) ☊ straight ☊
a boat sailing in a straight line ☊ straight ☊
straight-backed chairs ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
a strange city ☊ strange ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
a jet stream ☊ stream ☊
Cars filed past in an endless stream. ☊ stream ☊
The bank is just across the street. ☊ street ☊
the town's narrow cobbled streets ☊ street ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
primary/secondary stress ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
to suffer from stress ☊ stress ☊
coping with stress ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
He was feeling very stressed and tired. ☊ stressed ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
She was undoubtedly a very striking young woman. ☊ striking ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
I stripped and washed myself all over. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
Cut the meat into strips. ☊ strip ☊
a white tablecloth with red stripes ☊ stripe ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
a strong personality ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
a strongly worded protest ☊ strongly ☊
He was strongly opposed to the idea. ☊ strongly ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
to make/carry out/conduct a study ☊ study ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
He studied her face thoughtfully. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. ☊ style ☊
style-conscious teenagers ☊ style ☊
a magazine article on the subject of space travel ☊ subject ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
Their share of the software market is substantial. ☊ substantial ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Our plan succeeded. ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in doing sth: He succeeded in getting a place at art school. ☊ succeed ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
You will have to work hard if you are to succeed. ☊ succeed ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
succeed as sth: He had hoped to succeed as a violinist. ☊ succeed ☊
What's the secret of your success? ☊ success ☊
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. ☊ success ☊
success (in sth): They didn't have much success in life. ☊ success ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
economic success ☊ success ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
The party was a big success. ☊ success ☊
He's proud of his daughter's successes. ☊ success ☊
She wasn't a success as a teacher. ☊ success ☊
He was determined to make a success of the business. ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
The play was very successful on Broadway. ☊ successful ☊
a successful actor ☊ successful ☊
The company has had another successful year. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
I suddenly realized what I had to do. ☊ suddenly ☊
road accident victims suffering from shock ☊ suffer ☊
Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. ☊ suffer ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
summary justice/execution ☊ summary ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
The enemy won because of their superior numbers (= there were more of them). ☊ superior ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter ☊ supporter ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
You don't sound very sure. ☊ sure ☊
sure (that)...: I'm pretty sure (that) he'll agree. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
sure about sth: Are you sure about that? ☊ sure ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: You're always sure of a warm welcome there. ☊ sure ☊
We could not be sure of financial support. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
It's sure to rain. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
'Will you be there?' 'For sure.' ☊ for sure ☊
'Will you open the wine?' 'Sure, where is it?' ☊ sure ☊
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. ☊ sure ☊
Sure, no problem. ☊ sure ☊
Surely we should do something about it? ☊ surely ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
'They're getting married.' 'Surely not! ' ☊ surely ☊
They won't go, surely? ☊ surely ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. ☊ surface ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
She was the last surviving member of the family. ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: Barons had to swear an oath of allegiance to the king. ☊ swear ☊
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
He swept the leaves up into a pile. ☊ sweep ☊
a sweet shop ☊ sweet ☊
The boys swam across the lake. ☊ swim ☊
How long will it take her to swim the Channel? ☊ swim ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic response ☊ sympathetic ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
a stereo system ☊ system ☊
A table for two, please (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
How am I supposed to take that remark? ☊ take ☊
Taken overall, the project was a success. ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
The store took (= sold goods worth) $100 000 last week. ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
Someone has taken my scarf. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
to take on new staff ☊ take sb on ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
The music set everyone's feet tapping. ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task ☊ task ☊
a daunting/an impossible/a formidable/an unenviable, etc. task ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
lemon/iced tea ☊ tea ☊
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. ☊ teach ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
the sales team ☊ team ☊
a team leader/member ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
tear (sth) (+ adv./prep.): I tore my jeans on the fence. ☊ tear ☊
a torn handkerchief ☊ tear ☊
Careful—the fabric tears very easily. ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. ☊ tear ☊
to shed tears of happiness ☊ tear ☊
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. ☊ technical ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
I think he's happy. It's hard to tell. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
More than half the staff are temporary. ☊ temporary ☊
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 ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
nervous tension ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a tension headache ☊ tension ☊
the spring/summer/autumn/fall term ☊ term ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
It's nearly the end of term. ☊ term ☊
the end of the term ☊ term ☊
He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
a nuclear test ☊ test ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
test sth: Test your brakes regularly. ☊ test ☊
test sth out: They opened a single store in Europe to test out the market. ☊ test ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
You should know better than to behave like that. ☊ than ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
It was all a great success—thanks to a lot of hard work. ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
Who was it that won the US Open? ☊ that ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
She was so tired (that) she couldn't think straight. ☊ that ☊
The people I met there were very friendly. ☊ the ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
They themselves had had a similar experience. ☊ themselves ☊
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
There's a restaurant around the corner. ☊ there ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
thin legs ☊ thin ☊
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. ☊ thin ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
this week/month/year ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
There were thousands of people there. ☊ thousand ☊
the city's thousandth anniversary ☊ thousandth ☊
a/one thousandth of a second ☊ thousandth ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten that...: They threatened that passengers would be killed. ☊ threaten ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
threatening behaviour ☊ threatening ☊
The bullet went straight through him. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
The lights were red but he drove straight through. ☊ through ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
This train goes straight through to York. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
There are three winning tickets. ☊ ticket ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
The gang tied up a security guard. ☊ tie sb up ☊
a long queue at the till ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
He spends most of his time working. ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
The journey time is two hours. ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
Times are hard for the unemployed. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
She ran up the stairs two at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
a walking stick with a rubber tip ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
a flat/burst/punctured tire ☊ tire ☊
tired feet ☊ tired ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
We won by six goals to three. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) ☊ toe ☊
I stubbed my toe on the step. ☊ toe ☊
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ☊ toe ☊
He kicked the earth with the toe of his boot. ☊ toe ☊
Together they climbed the dark stairs. ☊ together ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
I sent my order, together with a cheque for £40. ☊ together with ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
turn (into sth): He turned into a narrow street. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth into sth: I turned the car into the car park. ☊ turn ☊
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. ☊ turn up ☊
turn to be/have sth: The job turned out to be harder than we thought. ☊ turn out ☊
Our dream holiday turned into a nightmare. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
They go there twice a week/month/year. ☊ twice ☊
a twice-monthly/yearly newsletter ☊ twice ☊
She twisted a scarf around her head. ☊ twist ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
a twisting staircase ☊ twist ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. ☊ twist ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) ☊ twisted ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
How fast can you type? ☊ type ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
He was typically modest about his achievements. ☊ typically ☊
a flat/burst/punctured tyre ☊ tyre ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
They're both uncertain about what to do. ☊ uncertain ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
Our future looks uncertain. ☊ uncertain ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
She placed the ladder under (= just lower than) the window. ☊ under ☊
an annual income of under £10 000 ☊ under ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
underground passages/caves/streams ☊ underground ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
If you want to leave early, I'm sure he'll understand. ☊ understand ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
I've joined the ranks of the unemployed (= I've lost my job). ☊ the unemployed ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. ☊ unfairly ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
an unfriendly atmosphere ☊ unfriendly ☊
unfriendly (to/towards sb): There's no need to be so unfriendly towards them. ☊ unfriendly ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
to be/look/seem/sound unhappy ☊ unhappy ☊
an unhappy childhood ☊ unhappy ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
a union member ☊ union ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
an unkind remark ☊ unkind ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
unlikely (that...): It's most (= very) unlikely that she'll arrive before seven. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload sth from sth: Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car. ☊ unload ☊
The truck driver was waiting to unload. ☊ unload ☊
He was very unlucky not to win. ☊ unlucky ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
She made several unsuccessful attempts to see him. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
Sales are well up on last year. ☊ up ☊
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. ☊ up ☊
How shall we divide up the work? ☊ up ☊
She climbed up the flight of steps. ☊ up ☊
a member of the upper middle class ☊ upper ☊
salaries at the upper end of the pay scale ☊ upper ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
urban areas ☊ urban ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
an urgent whisper ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ 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 bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
How long does the journey usually take? ☊ usually ☊
a bus pass valid for 1 month ☊ valid ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
a valued member of staff ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
a delivery van ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
She took the job for various reasons. ☊ various ☊
New techniques were introduced with varying degrees of success. ☊ vary ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
rows of parked vehicles ☊ vehicle ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
the latest version of the software package ☊ version ☊
The cliff was almost vertical. ☊ vertical ☊
very quickly ☊ very ☊
'Are you busy?' 'Not very.' ☊ very ☊
murder/rape, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
accident/earthquake/famine, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
AIDS/cancer/stroke, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
victims of crime ☊ victim ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. ☊ victim ☊
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. ☊ roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
a video shop/store ☊ video ☊
Sit down—you're blocking my view. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
to have different/conflicting/opposing views ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
the village shop ☊ village ☊
crimes/acts/threats of violence ☊ violence ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
He reacted to the idea with some violence. ☊ violence ☊
There was a violent reaction from the public. ☊ violent ☊
They are violently opposed to the idea. ☊ violently ☊
The crowd reacted violently. ☊ violently ☊
He virtually admitted he was guilty. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
She went to visit relatives in Wales. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
to have a wide/limited vocabulary ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
He recognized Sarah's voice. ☊ voice ☊
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. ☊ volume ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
a weekly wage of £200 ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
wait to do sth: Hurry up! We're waiting to go. ☊ wait ☊
wait (for sth): Leeds United had waited for success for eighteen years. ☊ wait ☊
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. ☊ waiter ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
We wandered back towards the car. ☊ wander ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
wander away/off: The child wandered off and got lost. ☊ wander ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` ☊ wander ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
the threat of (a) nuclear war ☊ war ☊
to win/lose a/the war ☊ war ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
His smile was warm and friendly. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
Part of the path had been washed away by the sea. ☊ wash sb/sth away ☊
The rain had washed away the footprints. ☊ wash sb/sth away ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
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 ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
radio/sound/ultrasonic waves ☊ wave ☊
a wave of opposition/protest/violence, etc. ☊ wave ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
the gentle sound of waves lapping ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
September was a long way off. ☊ way ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
They grinned at her in a friendly way. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
I moved my legs out of the way so that she could get past. ☊ out of the way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
They live way out in the suburbs. ☊ way ☊
Things just got way difficult. ☊ way ☊
a weak light/signal/sound ☊ weak ☊
His legs felt weak. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
nuclear weapons ☊ weapon ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. ☊ weekend ☊
a weekly magazine ☊ weekly ☊
I just hoped the branch would take my weight. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
He was driving at well over the speed limit. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
It was the wettest October for many years. ☊ wet ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the applicants has got the job? ☊ which ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. ☊ whoever ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
Four quarters make a whole. ☊ whole ☊
The subjects of the curriculum form a coherent whole. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
a wide range/choice/variety of goods ☊ wide ☊
Her music appeals to a wide audience. ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
Which team won? ☊ win ☊
win at sth: to win at cards/chess, etc. ☊ win ☊
win against sb/sth: France won by six goals to two against Denmark. ☊ win ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
How many states did the Republicans win? ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
the Champions League winners ☊ winner ☊
the winning horse ☊ winning ☊
the winning goal ☊ winning ☊
the winter months ☊ winter ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
The genie granted him three wishes. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
I have a client with me right now. ☊ with ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
Be careful with the glasses. ☊ with ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
She acted with a touring company for three years. ☊ with ☊
I bank with HSBC. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
He found the place without difficulty. ☊ without ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. ☊ witness ☊
a witness to the killing ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
We were wondering about next April for the wedding. ☊ wonder ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
This scarf is 100% wool. ☊ wool ☊
a wool blanket ☊ wool ☊
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... ☊ word ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy ☊ work ☊
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. ☊ work ☊
She earned her grades through sheer hard work. ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
She set them to work painting the fence. ☊ work ☊
He started work as a security guard. ☊ work ☊
The accountant described his work to the sales staff. ☊ work ☊
Taking care of a baby is hard work. ☊ work ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
temporary/part-time/casual workers ☊ worker ☊
manual/skilled/unskilled workers ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
a hard/fast/quick/slow worker ☊ worker ☊
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. ☊ working ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
Which is the largest city in the world? ☊ world ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
They were trying to prevent an even worse tragedy. ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
an act/a place of worship ☊ worship ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. ☊ worth ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
a leg/head, etc. wound ☊ wound ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
I wrapped the baby (up) in a blanket. ☊ wrap ☊
wrap B round/around A: I wrapped a blanket around the baby. ☊ wrap ☊
A scarf was wrapped around his neck. ☊ wrap ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
I have something wrong with my foot. ☊ wrong ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
'They've scored another goal.' 'Yes!!' ☊ yes ☊
Yesterday's students are today's employees. ☊ yesterday ☊
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. ☊ yet ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
a young audience ☊ young ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊
The fight was started by a gang of youths. ☊ youth ☊
the youth of today ☊ youth ☊
youth unemployment ☊ youth ☊