mang khoác có lấy (cái vẻ tính chất…) 
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What is your plan? ☊ 
Kế hoạch của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics plan ☊ Kế hoạch ☊ Politics The American government has many economic development plans. ☊ Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. ☊ Politics Our plan is to arrest them. ☊ Kế hoạch của chúng tôi là bắt giữ họ. ☊ Politics The dentists do not want stupid plans. ☊ Các nha sĩ không muốn những kế hoạch ngu ngốc. ☊ Adjectives 3 Be polite, be efficient but always have a plan to kill anyone. ☊ Lịch sự, hiệu quả nhưng luôn có một kế hoạch để giết bất kỳ ai. ☊ Verbs 5 My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. ☊ Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. ☊ Verbs 5 like: hoạc → →
oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ 
或者 ☊ huòzhě planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ 完全没有 ☊ wán quán méi yǒu sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ 保护不受 ... 的伤害 ☊ bǎo hù bú shòu ..... de shāng hài von jemandem fasziniert sein ☊ bị thu hút, bị mê hoặc bởi ai đó ☊ 对某人着迷, 被某人迷住 ☊ duì mǒurén zháomí, bèi mǒurén mízhù mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ 标榜某事 ☊ biāobǎng mǒushì Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 制定计划 ☊ zhìdìng jìhuà einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 拟定一个计划 ☊ nǐdìng yī gè jìhuà ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ 收割 ☊ shōugē oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ ☊ die Halbpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm bữa sáng và bữa trưa hoặc bữa tối ☊ ☊ planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ ☊ die Jacke ☊ áo khoác ☊ ☊ der Plan ☊ kế hoạch ☊ ☊ planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ die Ernte ☊ vụ, mùa, thu hoạch ☊ ☊ ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ ☊ sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊ das Konzept ☊ bản kế hoạch ☊ ☊ der Hochzeitsplaner ☊ người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới ☊ ☊ von jemandem fasziniert sein ☊ bị thu hút, bị mê hoặc bởi ai đó ☊ ☊ mit etwas prahlen ☊ khoe khoang, khoác lác về một điều gì đó ☊ ☊ Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ ☊ Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141) 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) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450) Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453) Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454) Meiner Meinung nach war sie hässlich. ☊ Theo anh thì cô ấy xấu hoắc. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 463) Nein, ich möchte eine Spielshow oder einen richtigen Film sehen. ☊ Thôi ,em chỉ muốn xem chương trình trò chơi giải trí hoặc một bộ phim thôi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 549) Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643) Dein Plan klingt gut. ☊ Kế hoạch của em nghe hay đấy. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 649) Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) 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) Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Das Licht an meinem Arbeitsplatz ist schlecht: Entweder es ist zu hell oder zu dunkel! ☊ Ánh sáng ở chỗ làm của tôi không tốt: hoặc là quá sáng hoặc quá tối! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2032) Wie wollen wir dieses Projekt planen? ☊ Chúng ta lên kế hoạch cho dự án này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2192) 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) Bitte organisieren Sie meine An- und Abreise für die Konferenz in Warschau. ☊ Xin hãy lên kế hoạch đi lại của tôi cho cuộc hội nghị ở Warsaw. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2375) The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
Everything went according to plan. ☊ according to ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
The jacket was showing signs of age. ☊ age ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
Do the plans meet with your approval? ☊ approval ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
planning approvals ☊ approval ☊
The committee unanimously approved the plan. ☊ approve ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
We're behind schedule (= late). ☊ behind ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. ☊ brush ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth + adj.: Would you call it blue or green? ☊ call ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) ☊ century ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
a plan to crack down on tax cheats ☊ cheat ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
Tea or coffee? ☊ coffee ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. ☊ combine ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
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 ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
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 ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Do you live with your mum or your dad? ☊ dad ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ dear ☊
the death of all my plans ☊ death ☊
'Do you plan to have children?' 'Definitely not!' ☊ definitely ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
disadvantage (to sth): There are disadvantages to the plan. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. ☊ disapproving ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
He does not smoke or take drugs. ☊ drug ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
Either he could not come or he did not want to. ☊ either ☊
The jacket was worn at the elbows. ☊ elbow ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
250 grams or an equivalent amount in ounces ☊ equivalent ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
Do they plan to start a family (= have children)? ☊ family ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
a six-figure salary (= over 100 000 pounds or dollars) ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
a fur coat ☊ fur ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
The plan was generally welcomed. ☊ generally ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ grand ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
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 ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
a plan to strengthen the corporate identity of the company ☊ identity ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
He couldn't tell if she was laughing or crying. ☊ if ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
a denim/tweed jacket ☊ jacket ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
Sit down or you'll lose your seat. ☊ lose ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
We go there maybe once or twice a month. ☊ maybe ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) ☊ minority ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing). ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
Take your coat off. ☊ off ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
a minor/serious offense ☊ offense ☊
Put your coat on. ☊ on ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
Do you want one or two? ☊ one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
It can be black, white or grey. ☊ or ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
Turn the heat down or it'll burn. ☊ or ☊
geology, or the science of the earth's crust ☊ or ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. ☊ or ☊
It'll cost €100 or so. ☊ or so ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
I think you should go back to your original plan. ☊ original ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. ☊ outline ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
a savings plan ☊ plan ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
a plan of the museum ☊ plan ☊
a street plan of the city ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a development/business/peace, etc. plan ☊ plan ☊
a five-point plan ☊ plan ☊
a three-year plan ☊ plan ☊
We need to make plans for the future. ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
Let's hope everything will go according to plan. ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Do you have any plans for the summer? ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
Your best plan (= the best thing to do) would be to go by car. ☊ plan ☊
There's been a change of plan. ☊ plan ☊
We can't change our plans now. ☊ plan ☊
to plan an essay/a garden ☊ plan ☊
a well-planned campaign ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan to do sth: They plan to arrive some time after three. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: to plan a trip ☊ plan ☊
Everything went exactly as planned. ☊ plan ☊
We planned the day down to the last detail. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): to plan for the future ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
financial planning ☊ planning ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
retire as sth: He has no plans to retire as editor of the magazine. ☊ retire ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (for doing sth): a local scheme for recycling newspapers ☊ scheme ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes ☊ scheme ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
a jacket with padded shoulders ☊ shoulder ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ sir ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
a specially designed diet plan ☊ specially ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
a street map/plan of York ☊ street ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
Our plan succeeded. ☊ succeed ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
I'll take the grey jacket. ☊ take ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
to undo a jacket/shirt, etc. ☊ undo ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
They've had the road up (= with the surface broken or removed) to lay some pipes. ☊ up ☊
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 ☊
to be of little/no value to sb ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
a jacket with wide lapels ☊ wide ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
a jacket with a hood ☊ with ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
I'd like to say a few words about future plans. ☊ word ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊