花 → ☊ 
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She wants the french fries. ☊ 
Cô ấy muốn khoai tây chiên. ☊ Food potato ☊ khoai tây ☊ Food French fries ☊ khoai tây chiên ☊ Food scientist ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ Jobs 1 (The) scientists are very patient. ☊ Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Jobs 1 The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3 That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People flower ☊ hoa ☊ Nature There are many flowers and trees on that hill. ☊ Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. ☊ Nature Who put two billion flowers in my bedroom? ☊ Ai đã để hai tỷ đoá hoa trong phòng ngủ của tôi? ☊ Classifiers 2 That dess is made by flowers. ☊ Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. ☊ Classifiers 2 science ☊ khoa học ☊ Science When does this scientific project start? ☊ Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? ☊ Science scientific project ☊ dự án khoa học ☊ Science What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science scientific method ☊ Phương pháp khoa học ☊ Science The scientist experiments with a sample. ☊ Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. ☊ Science Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science Guns and roses ☊ Súng và hoa hồng ☊ Military rose ☊ hoa hồng ☊ Military I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality The scientist speaks sedately. ☊ Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words Those children are joyful because of you. ☊ Những đứa trẻ đó hân hoan vì bạn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 We are joyful to welcome you to Viet Nam. ☊ Chúng tôi hân hoan chào mừng bạn đến Việt Nam. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 joyful ☊ hân hoan ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 I am making a fruit salad. Tôi làm món hoa quả / trái cây trộn. * 017 I like that garden. Tôi thích vườn hoa kia. * 028 I like this flower. Tôi thích bông hoa này. * 028 I would like a room with a shower. Tôi muốn một phòng với vòi tắm hoa sen. * 029 The shower isn’t working. Vòi hoa sen không dùng được. * 030 I would like some fruit or cheese. Tôi muốn hoa quả / trái cây hoặc phó mát. * 033 Where is the shower? Vòi tắm hoa sen ở đâu? * 052 I want to buy fruit and vegetables. Tôi muốn mua hoa quả / trái cây và rau. * 053 I want to go to the supermarket to buy fruit and vegetables. Tôi muốn đến siêu thị để mua hoa quả / trái cây và rau. * 053 I need a ring and earrings. Tôi cần một cái nhẫn và hoa tai. * 054 like: hoa → →
American Revolution ☊ Cách mạng Hoa Kỳ ☊ Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI ☊ Cơ Quan Điều Tra Liên Bang Hoa Kỳ ☊ American Medical Association ☊ Hội Y Sĩ Hoa Kỳ ☊ US Armed Forces ☊ Quân Độ Hoa Kỳ ☊ USIS ☊ Sở Thông Tin Hoa Kỳ ☊ The Library of Congress ☊ Thư Viện Quốc Hội Hoa Kỳ ☊ Voice of America ☊ Tiếng Nói Hoa Kỳ ☊ Communist China ☊ Trung Hoa Cộng Sản ☊ mainland China ☊ Trung Hoa lục địa ☊ simplified Chinese (characters) ☊ Trung Hoa đơn giản ☊ Chinese press agency ☊ Tân Hoa Xã ☊ U.S. Supreme Court ☊ Tòa Tối Cao Hoa Kỳ ☊ water hyacinth ☊ bèo hoa dâu ☊ venereal disease, STD ☊ bệnh hoa liễu ☊ American government, U.S. government ☊ chính phủ Hoa Kỳ ☊ US policy towards China ☊ chính sách của Hoa Kỳ đối với Trung Quốc ☊ beauty pageant ☊ chương trình hoa hậ ☊ American citizen ☊ công dân Hoa Kỳ ☊ to warn the United States ☊ cảnh cáo Hoa Kỳ ☊ the American people ☊ dân chúng Hoa Kỳ ☊ asterisk ☊ dấu hoa thị ☊ flowered letter paper ☊ giấy hoa tiên ☊ blue flower pottery ☊ gốm hoa lam ☊ the U.S. constitution ☊ hiến pháp của Hoa Kỳ ☊ fireworks sparkle ☊ hoa cà hoa cải ☊ cooperation with the United States ☊ hợp tác với Hoa Kỳ ☊ blossom and bear fruit, be successful ☊ khai hoa kết quả ☊ under the pretext of protecting American property ☊ lấy cớ là để bảo vệ tài sản của Hoa Kỳ ☊ a here-and-there frivolous romance ☊ nguyệt nọ hoa kia ☊ to sniff a rose ☊ ngửi hoa hồng ☊ to join two bouquets together into one ☊ nhập bó hoa làm một ☊ flowery words, speech ☊ những lời nói hoa mỹ ☊ to be able to speak fluent Chinese ☊ nói được tiếng hoa lưu loát ☊ relations between the US and Communist Vietnam ☊ quan hệ giữa Hoa Kỳ và CSVN ☊ U.S. Congress ☊ quốc hội Hoa Kỳ ☊ American involvement ☊ sự can dự của Hoa Kỳ ☊ the entire United States ☊ toàn quốc Hoa Kỳ ☊ within, inside the United States ☊ trong nội địa Hoa Kỳ ☊ including the U.S., one of which is the U.S. ☊ trong đó có Hoa Kỳ ☊ (let) a hundred flowers bloom ☊ trăm hoa đua nở ☊ headquartered in the U.S. ☊ trụ sở tại Hoa Kỳ ☊ steamed glutinous rice mixed with French beans ☊ xôi hoa cau ☊ to earn a commission ☊ ăn hoa hồng ☊ to run contrary to US law ☊ đi ngược lại hiến pháp Hoa Kỳ ☊ to be about 20 years behind the U.S. ☊ đi sau Hoa Kỳ những 20 năm ☊ “lucky in love” my ass (expressing disgreement) ☊ đào hoa con khỉ ☊ granite ☊ đá hoa cương ☊ small kerosene lamp, kerosene lamp ☊ đèn hoa kì ☊ to lead the US into the forefront ☊ đưa Hoa Kỳ lên hàng đầu ☊ 
Willkommen! ☊ Chào mừng! / Hoan nghênh! ☊ 
欢迎 ☊ Huānyíng! fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ 结束 ☊ jiéshù oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ 或者 ☊ huòzhě manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ 有时 ☊ yǒushí planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jìhuà ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ 大约 ☊ dàyuē ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ 大约 ☊ dàyuē amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ 美国的 ☊ Měiguó dē telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ 打电话 ☊ dǎdiànhuà in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ 陷入混乱中 ☊ xiànrù hùnluàn zhōng ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 优秀的 ☊ yōuxiù de völlig ☊ hoàn toàn ☊ 完全的 ☊ wánquán de bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ 安空调的 ☊ ān kōng tiáo de planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 计划 ☊ jì huà bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu verschwenden ☊ hoang phí ☊ 浪费 ☊ làng fèi ehrgeizig ☊ hoài bão, tham vọng ☊ 有雄心的 ☊ yǒu xióng xīn de blühen ☊ hoa nở ☊ 开花 ☊ kāi huā ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ 大约 ☊ dà yuē ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ 大约 ☊ dà yuē ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ 完全没有 ☊ wán quán méi yǒu erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ 满足 ☊ mǎn zú ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ 出色的 ☊ chū sè de 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 angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ 宽容的 ☊ kuān róng de verschließen ☊ khóa , giam giữ ☊ 锁 ☊ suǒ flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ 逃跑 ☊ táo pǎo zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ 温顺的 ☊ wēn shùn de locker ☊ mềm dẻo, thoải mái ☊ 放松的 ☊ fàng sōng de katastrophal ☊ thảm họa, thê thảm ☊ 灾难性的 ☊ zāi nàn xìng de funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ 起作用 ☊ qǐ zuò yòng verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ 协商关于 ... ☊ xié shāng guān yú ..... einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ 笼罩 ☊ lǒng zhào zögern ☊ hoãn, trì hoãn ☊ 犹豫 ☊ yóu yù vertrauensvoll ☊ tin tưởng hoàn toàn ☊ 信任的 ☊ xìn rèn de angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服的 ☊ shū fú de angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒服的 ☊ shū fú de erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ 处理 ☊ chù lǐ Unterhalt zahlen ☊ trả tiền sinh hoạt ☊ 付生活费 ☊ fù shēng huó fèi gemütlich ☊ thoải mái ☊ 舒适的 ☊ shū shì de friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ 平和的 ☊ píng hé de flexibel ☊ linh hoạt ☊ 灵活的 ☊ líng huó de skeptisch ☊ hoài nghi, đa nghi ☊ 怀疑的 ☊ huáiyí de 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 jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ 向某人要电话号码 ☊ xiàng mǒurén yào diànhuà hàomǎ etwas auf später verschieben ☊ trì hoãn việc gì đó ☊ 推迟某事 ☊ tuīchí mǒushì Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 制定计划 ☊ zhìdìng jìhuà einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ 使一家企业瘫痪 ☊ shǐ yī jiā qǐyè tānhuàn abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ 将 ... 记入借方 ☊ jiāng ... jìrù jièfāng Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ 汇款 ☊ huìkuǎn jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ 将某物贷给某人 ☊ jiāng mǒuwù dài gěi mǒurén ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ 使 ... 均衡 ☊ shǐ ... jūnhéng verschieben ☊ hoãn lại, lùi lại ☊ 延期 ☊ yánqī destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ 蒸馏 ☊ zhēngliú ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ 腐蚀性的 ☊ fǔshíxìng de einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ 拟定一个计划 ☊ nǐdìng yī gè jìhuà bohren ☊ khoan ☊ 钻 ☊ zuàn skizzieren ☊ phác họa ☊ 勾画 ☊ gōuhuà sich ängstigen ☊ hoảng sợ ☊ 惊恐于 ☊ jīngkǒng yú... bestürzt sein ☊ kinh hoàng ☊ 吃惊 ☊ chījīng jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ 赦免某人 ☊ shèmiǎn mǒurén einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ 调和一个争执 ☊ tiáohé yī gè zhēngzhí ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ 收割 ☊ shōugē gedeihen ☊ ra hoa ☊ 兴盛 ☊ xīngshèng erschrocken ☊ giật mình, hoảng sợ ☊ 惊恐的 ☊ jīngkǒng de den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ 扣上大衣 ☊ kòushàng dàyī entwerfen ☊ phác họa ☊ 设计 ☊ shèjì sich verwandeln ☊ biến hóa ☊ 变成 ☊ biànchéng grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ 头发花白的 ☊ tóufa huābái de entsetzlich ☊ kinh khủng, khủng khiếp, kinh sợ, kinh hoàng ☊ 可怕的 ☊ kěpà de schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ 幸灾乐祸的 ☊ xìngzāi-lèhuò de Hurra! ☊ hoan hô! ☊ 好！ ☊ Hǎo! Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ 美国, 美利坚合众国 ☊ Měiguó, Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ 搞破坏 ☊ gǎo pòhuài Willkommen! ☊ Chào mừng! / Hoan nghênh! ☊ ☊ der Sonnenuntergang ☊ hoàng hôn ☊ ☊ fertig ☊ xong, hoàn thành ☊ ☊ oder ☊ hoặc là ☊ ☊ die Quittung ☊ biên lai, hóa đơn ☊ ☊ das Bankkonto ☊ tài khoản ngân hàng ☊ ☊ der Schlüssel ☊ chìa khóa ☊ ☊ manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ ☊ die Halbpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm bữa sáng và bữa trưa hoặc bữa tối ☊ ☊ die Klimaanlage ☊ máy điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ die Dusche ☊ vòi hoa sen ☊ ☊ das Obst ☊ hoa quả ☊ ☊ die Kartoffel ☊ khoai tây ☊ ☊ der Fruchtsaft ☊ nước hoa quả ☊ ☊ das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊ die Kultur ☊ văn hóa ☊ ☊ planen ☊ lên kế hoạch ☊ ☊ ungefähr ☊ khoảng chừng ☊ ☊ der Kurs ☊ khóa học ☊ ☊ die Feuerwehr ☊ cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ die Scheibe ☊ khoanh, lát máng ☊ ☊ das Kaufhaus ☊ cửa hàng bách hóa ☊ ☊ die Jacke ☊ áo khoác ☊ ☊ amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ ☊ telefonieren ☊ gọi điện thoại ☊ ☊ das Telefon ☊ điện thoại ☊ ☊ die Telefonnummer ☊ số điện thoại ☊ ☊ in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ ☊ die Krise ☊ khủng khoảng ☊ ☊ der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊ ausgezeichnet ☊ xuất sắc, hoàn hảo ☊ ☊ das Handy ☊ điện thoại di động ☊ ☊ die Telefonzelle ☊ trạm điện thoại ☊ ☊ die Telefonkarte ☊ thẻ điện thoại ☊ ☊ völlig ☊ hoàn toàn ☊ ☊ der Prinz ☊ hoàng tử ☊ ☊ die Königin ☊ hoàng hậu ☊ ☊ die Rechnung ☊ hóa đơn thanh toán ☊ ☊ bequem ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊ das Konto ☊ tài khoản ☊ ☊ das Konto belasten ☊ nợ tài khoản ☊ ☊ klimatisiert ☊ Đã được điều hòa nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ der Plan ☊ kế hoạch ☊ ☊ die Ausstattung ☊ trang hoàng ☊ ☊ planen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊ die Verschwendung ☊ sự hoang phí ☊ ☊ verschwenden ☊ hoang phí ☊ ☊ das Obst ☊ trái cây (sv), hoa quả (nv) ☊ ☊ die Verdauung ☊ sự tiêu hóa ☊ ☊ die Entfernung ☊ khoảng cách ☊ ☊ die Entfernung schätzen ☊ Đoán khoảng cách ☊ ☊ ehrgeizig ☊ hoài bão, tham vọng ☊ ☊ die Ernte ☊ vụ, mùa, thu hoạch ☊ ☊ die Blüte ☊ bông hoa ☊ ☊ der Notruf ☊ Điện thoại cấp cứu ☊ ☊ blühen ☊ hoa nở ☊ ☊ das Beet ☊ luống cây, luống hoa ☊ ☊ ungefähr ☊ khoảng ☊ ☊ der Schlafwagen ☊ khoang ngủ ☊ ☊ die Zeichnung ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊ die Abbildung ☊ tranh minh họa ☊ ☊ das Ferngespräch ☊ Đàm thoại từ xa ☊ ☊ das R-Gespräch ☊ Điện thoại chuyển giao ☊ ☊ ganz und gar nicht ☊ toàn bộ hoặc không gì ☊ ☊ das Mobilfunknetz ☊ mạng điện thoại ☊ ☊ erfüllen ☊ làm trọn, hoàn thành ☊ ☊ die Anforderungen erfüllen ☊ hoàn thành yêu cầu ☊ ☊ der Frieden ☊ hòa bình ☊ ☊ das Mitleid ☊ khoan dung ☊ ☊ der Fluchtweg ☊ Đường tẩu thoát ☊ ☊ sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊ angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊ tolerant ☊ khoan dung, độ lượng ☊ ☊ der Verschluss ☊ khóa ☊ ☊ verschließen ☊ khóa , giam giữ ☊ ☊ flüchten ☊ chạy trốn, tẩu thoát ☊ ☊ die Blume ☊ hoa ☊ ☊ die Rose ☊ hoa hồng ☊ ☊ die Nelke ☊ hoa đinh hương ☊ ☊ zahm ☊ Đã được thuần hóa ☊ ☊ der Blutkreislauf ☊ vòng tuần hoàn máu ☊ ☊ die Kreislaufprobleme ☊ vấn đề tuần hoàn ☊ ☊ locker ☊ mềm dẻo, thoải mái ☊ ☊ katastrophal ☊ thảm họa, thê thảm ☊ ☊ die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊ funktionieren ☊ hoạt động ☊ ☊ verhandeln über ☊ Điều đình, thỏa thuận ☊ ☊ die Katastrophe ☊ thảm họa ☊ ☊ die Wissenschaft ☊ khoa học ☊ ☊ der Wissenschaftler ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ ☊ der Angeber ☊ người hay khoe khoang ☊ ☊ einhüllen ☊ quấn quanh, choàng kín ☊ ☊ zögern ☊ hoãn, trì hoãn ☊ ☊ vertrauensvoll ☊ tin tưởng hoàn toàn ☊ ☊ angenehm ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊ das Konzept ☊ bản kế hoạch ☊ ☊ der Hochzeitsplaner ☊ người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới ☊ ☊ das Parfüm ☊ nước hoa ☊ ☊ erledigen ☊ hoàn thành ☊ ☊ Unterhalt zahlen ☊ trả tiền sinh hoạt ☊ ☊ das Konzert ☊ hòa nhạc ☊ ☊ gemütlich ☊ thoải mái ☊ ☊ friedlich ☊ hòa đồng ☊ ☊ flexibel ☊ linh hoạt ☊ ☊ die Republik ☊ cộng hòa ☊ ☊ der Sprachkurs ☊ khóa học tiếng ☊ ☊ skeptisch ☊ hoài nghi, đa nghi ☊ ☊ das Leerzeichen ☊ khoảng trống ☊ ☊ 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 ☊ ☊ jemanden nach seiner Telefonnummer fragen ☊ xin số điện thoại của ai đó ☊ ☊ der Blumenstrauß ☊ bó hoa ☊ ☊ der Stundenplan ☊ thời khóa biểu ☊ ☊ der Abschluss ☊ sự tốt nghiệp, sự hoàn thành ☊ ☊ der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊ der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ etwas auf später verschieben ☊ trì hoãn việc gì đó ☊ ☊ Pläne schmieden ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ einen Betrieb lahmlegen ☊ làm tê liệt hoạt động ☊ ☊ der Börsenkurs ☊ thị giá chứng khoán ☊ ☊ die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊ der Ehrgeiz ☊ hoài bão, khát vọng, tham vọng ☊ ☊ der Aufschub ☊ sự hoãn lại, sự trì hoãn ☊ ☊ die Börse ☊ sở giao dịch chứng khoán ☊ ☊ die Forderung ☊ số tiền gửi , khoản cho nợ ☊ ☊ der Kontoinhaber ☊ chủ tài khoản ☊ ☊ abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ ☊ Geld überweisen ☊ chuyển khoản ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ ☊ ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ ☊ verschieben ☊ hoãn lại, lùi lại ☊ ☊ die Chemie ☊ hóa học ☊ ☊ der Bohrer ☊ mũi khoan ☊ ☊ destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ ☊ ätzend ☊ ăn mòn (hóa học) ☊ ☊ einen Plan entwerfen ☊ lập kế hoạch ☊ ☊ bohren ☊ khoan ☊ ☊ der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊ das Bohrgerät ☊ máy khoan ☊ ☊ skizzieren ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊ sich ängstigen ☊ hoảng sợ ☊ ☊ bestürzt sein ☊ kinh hoàng ☊ ☊ jemanden begnadigen ☊ ân xá, hoãn thi hành án cho ai đó ☊ ☊ einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ ☊ der Zimmerschlüssel ☊ chìa khóa phòng ☊ ☊ das Vorhängeschloss ☊ khóa móc, ổ khóa ☊ ☊ der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊ der Vergaser ☊ bộ chế hòa khí ☊ ☊ die Speiche ☊ tay quay, cái nan hoa ☊ ☊ das Rehkitz ☊ con hoẵng con ☊ ☊ das Fossil ☊ sự hóa thạch ☊ ☊ die Wildnis ☊ uộc sống hoang dã, vùng hoang dã ☊ ☊ der Hopfen ☊ cây hoa bia, cây hublông ☊ ☊ die Kamille ☊ hoa cúc la mã ☊ ☊ die Tulpe ☊ hoa tu-lip ☊ ☊ die Orchidee ☊ hoa phong lan, hoa lan ☊ ☊ der Blumenkranz ☊ vòng hoa ☊ ☊ die Topfpflanze ☊ chậu hoa, chậu cây ☊ ☊ ernten ☊ thu hoạch ☊ ☊ gedeihen ☊ ra hoa ☊ ☊ der Ausgleich ☊ sự gỡ hòa ☊ ☊ erschrocken ☊ giật mình, hoảng sợ ☊ ☊ der Bademantel ☊ áo choàng tắm ☊ ☊ den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ ☊ der Blumentopf ☊ chậu hoa ☊ ☊ entwerfen ☊ phác họa ☊ ☊ der Violinschlüssel ☊ khóa son ☊ ☊ der Bassschlüssel ☊ khóa fa ☊ ☊ sich verwandeln ☊ biến hóa ☊ ☊ die Erlösung ☊ sự giải thoát ☊ ☊ die Chirurgie ☊ khoa phẫu thuật chỉnh hình ☊ ☊ der Wirkstoff ☊ hoạt chất ☊ ☊ der Hoden ☊ tinh hoàn ☊ ☊ grauhaarig ☊ tóc hoa râm ☊ ☊ entsetzlich ☊ kinh khủng, khủng khiếp, kinh sợ, kinh hoàng ☊ ☊ schadenfroh ☊ hả hê, hân hoan ☊ ☊ der Kompromiss ☊ sự thỏa hiệp, sự nhượng bộ ☊ ☊ Hurra! ☊ hoan hô! ☊ ☊ die Abenddämmerung ☊ hoàng hôn ☊ ☊ der Papst ☊ giáo hoàng ☊ ☊ der Karneval ☊ lễ hội hóa trang, lễ hội carnaval ☊ ☊ Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika ☊ Hoa Kỳ, Mỹ ☊ ☊ das Inferno, die Katastrophe ☊ thảm họa ☊ ☊ der Friedensprozess ☊ diễn biến hòa bình ☊ ☊ sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ ☊ Es gibt ungefähr sechzig Programme. ☊ Có khoảng sáu mươi chương trình. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 76) Wunderbar, können Sie mir bitte den Schlüssel geben? ☊ Thật tuyệt, chị làm ơn đưa tôi chìa khóa? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 78) Morgens wird es etwas nebelig sein, aber dann wird es sonnig bei 26 Grad Celsius sein. ☊ Buối sáng có sương mù, sau đó trời nắng khoảng 26 độ. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 98) 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) Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126) 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) Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148) Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160) Ich sah sogar die Feuerwehr. ☊ Tôi còn nhìn thấy cả xe cứu hỏa. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 224) Aber ich möchte mich auch wohl fühlen. ☊ Nhưng anh muốn mặc thoải mái. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 264) Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285) Es gibt einen sehr netten Juwelier in Berlin. Meine Oma arbeitet dort. ☊ Có một tiệm kim hoàn rất tốt ở Berlin. Bà em làm việc ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 315) Beim Juwelier ☊ Ở tiệm kim hoàn ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 324) 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) 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) Er schaute in seinem Adressbuch nach, um ihre Telefonnummer zu finden. ☊ Anh kiếm số điện thoại của Trang trong sổ địa chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 349) Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366) Sie müssen diesen Kartoffelsalat probieren. Er ist wirklich gut. ☊ Anh phải ăn thử salat khoai tây.Nó ngon lắm đấy. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 368) Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399) Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400) Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402) Trang geht zum Postamt, um die Telefonzelle zu benutzen. ☊ Trang đến bưu điện đế gọi điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 406) Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407) Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409) Ich habe es auf deinem Tisch neben den Blumen vergessen. ☊ Em đã đế quên nó ở trên bàn cạnh bó hoa. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 411) Nach diesem Anruf geht sie langsam zum Restaurant. ☊ Sau khi gọi điện thoại Trang từ từ đi đến nhà hàng. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 412) Und dann war da dieser tapfere Feuerwehrmann. ☊ Và sau đó lính cứu hỏa đến. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 430) Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431) 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) Der letzte Film, den wir sahen, war über diesen Prinzen in Indien. ☊ Bộ phim lần đó chúng ta xem là về hoàng tử ở Ấn Độ. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 460) Er musste gegen seine Eltern, die Königin und den König kämpfen, um die Frau zu heiraten, die er liebt. ☊ Anh ấy đã phải chống lại bố mẹ, nhà vua và hoàng hậu, đế cưới người phụ nữ mà anh ấy yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 461) Meiner Meinung nach war sie hässlich. ☊ Theo anh thì cô ấy xấu hoắc. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 463) Er hat bereits graues Haar! ☊ Anh ta có tóc hoa râm rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 468) Gibt es noch Plätze für den Zeichentrickfilm? ☊ Vẫn còn chỗ cho phim hoạt hình chứ? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 474) Ich bekomme eine Rechnung. ☊ Em sẽ nhận một hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 517) Trang erklärt ihm den Weg am Telefon. ☊ Trang chỉ đường cho anh ấy qua điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 521) Und dann steigst du am botanischen Garten aus. ☊ Và sau đó anh xuống xe ở vườn hoa. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 525) 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) Manchmal spielt sein Vetter Flöte und Klavier. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng người anh họ của anh thối sáo và chơi đàn piano. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 576) Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590) Ich möchte es nur bequem haben. ☊ Em chỉ muốn sao cho thoải mái thôi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 602) Ein neues Konto ☊ Một tài khoản mới ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 627) 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) 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) Ich schätze die Entfernung von zu Hause aus, dorthin auf neunzig Kilometer. ☊ Anh đoán khoảng cách từ nhà tới đó khoảng 90 Ki lô mét. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 707) Wir müssen noch die Schlüssel für die Hütte beim Besitzer abholen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải lấy chìa khóa của nhà gỗ ở chỗ chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 723) Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727) Fotografiere auch die Blumen im Garten des Bauernhofes! ☊ Em cũng chụp ảnh của những bông hoa trong vườn của nông trại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 741) Während Tri eine Blüte fotografiert, wird er von einem Insekt am Auge gestochen. ☊ Trong khí Trí đang chụp ảnh một bông hoa, anh đã bị một con côn trùng đốt vào mắt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 743) Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793) Hattest du auch manchmal Heimweh? ☊ Anh có thỉnh thoảng nhớ nhà không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 800) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Der Anruf ☊ Cuộc điện thoại ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 815) Sie ruft beim Theater an, um zwei Karten zu bestellen. ☊ Cô điện thoại tới nhà hát để đặt hai vé. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 817) Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819) Der Handykauf ☊ Mua điện thoại di động ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 828) Tris altes Handy ist defekt. ☊ Cái điện thoại di động cũ của Trí bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 829) Welches Mobilfunknetz würdest du mir empfehlen? ☊ Bạn có thể giới thiệu mạng điện thoại nào đó cho tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 834) 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) Selbstverständlich nehme ich das gleiche Netz wie du. ☊ Đương nhiên tôi lấy cái mạng điện thoại giống bạn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 836) Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837) Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838) Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865) Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906) So konnten sie unerkannt flüchten. ☊ Vậy là chúng có thể tẩu thoát dễ dàng. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 914) Trang und Tri sind ganz begeistert vom Zoo. ☊ Trang và Trí hoàn toàn bị sở thú thu hút. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 920) Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921) In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925) Trang sieht den Blutkreislauf. ☊ Trang nhìn vào vòng tuần hoàn máu. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 947) Verzweifelt ruft sie Tri an: ☊ Tuyệt vọng cô điện thoại cho Trí: ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 969) Nein, denn die Beleuchtung funktioniert. ☊ Không, vì đèn vẫn hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 972) Ich habe die Telefonnummer von unserer Werkstatt dabei. ☊ Anh có số điện thoại của xưởng sửa chữa. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 975) 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) Er ruft bei der einzigen Zeitung der Region an, um eine Anzeige aufzugeben. ☊ Anh điện thoại cho một vài tờ báo địa phương để đăng quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 984) Kilometerstand: 276 345 km; Kaufpreis: Verhandlungssache; ☊ Mức đã chạy: 276 345 Ki lô mét; Giá: theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 990) Wenn Sie mir jetzt noch Ihre Telefonnummer sagen könnten ... ☊ Nếu bây giờ bạn còn có thể nói cho tôi số điện thoại của bạn… ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 991) Preis: Verhandlungssache ☊ Giá: Theo thỏa thuận ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 995) Dann sind wir also im Geschäft! ☊ Vậy là chúng ta thỏa thuận xong! ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1006) Die Naturkatastrophe ☊ Thảm họa thiên nhiên ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1024) Wissenschaftler sprechen von einer ökologischen Katastrophe. ☊ Những nhà khoa học nói về thảm họa sinh thái. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1035) 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) Am nächsten Tag habe ich dich wieder angerufen.... ☊ Vào hôm sau anh đã gọi điện thoại lại cho em…. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1063) 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) 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) Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086) Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088) Tri ruft eine Bekannte an, die er aus dem Orchester kennt. ☊ Trí điện thoại cho một người quen, người mà anh quen từ dàn nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1106) Ihr werdet also ein kleines Konzert auf unserer Hochzeit geben? ☊ Họ sẽ tổ chức một buổi hòa nhạc nhỏ trong lễ cưới của chúng ta chứ? ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1108) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Es herrscht eine gemütliche Atmosphäre. ☊ Nó bao trùm một không khí thật thoải mái. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1120) Zwillinge sind schnell und sehr flexibel. ☊ Song sinh thì nhanh nhẹ và linh hoạt. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1134) Er besitzt Führungsqualität und ist sehr großzügig. ☊ Sở hữu tài lãnh đạo và rất phóng khoáng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1139) Die Waage ist diplomatisch, freundlich und friedlich. ☊ Thiên bình có tài ngoại giao, thân thiện và hòa đồng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1141) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203) Sie ist nur über ihr Handy zu erreichen. ☊ Cô ấy / Chị ấy hiện chỉ liên lạc được qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1262) Bitte geben Sie mir Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể để lại số điện thoại liên lạc được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1270) Ich hätte gerne die Nummer der Firma Muster in Berlin, Deutschland. ☊ Tôi muốn có số điện thoại của công ty Muster ở Berlin, Đức. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1284) Diese Nummer ist nicht vergeben. ☊ Số điện thoại này không tồn tại. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1295) 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 Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) Bitte rufen Sie mich unter der Nummer 1060514 zurück. ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi theo số điện thoại sau: 1060514. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1316) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Die Rechnung mit der Nummer 12056 datiert vom 01.12. ☊ Về hóa đơn số 12056 vào ngày 01.12. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1347) Sie erreichen uns unter der Telefonnummer 10607033. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với chúng tôi qua số điện thoại: 10607033. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1360) 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) In der Zeit vom 23.12. bis zum 10.01. bin ich leider nicht erreichbar. ☊ Trong khoảng thời gian từ 23.12 đến 10. 01 tôi sẽ không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1388) Ich habe gerade meine Doktorarbeit abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi vừa hoàn thành xong bài luận văn tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1434) Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490) Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557) 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) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) Ich schlage vor, dass wir uns auf einen Kompromiss einigen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tìm một phương án thỏa hiệp. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1712) Ein Praktikum bietet die Gelegenheit einen Beruf näher kennenzulernen. ☊ Khóa thực tập đem đến cơ hội làm quen với nghiệp vụ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1732) Mein Pflichtpraktikum würde ich gerne in Ihrem Unternehmen machen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn làm khóa thực tập bắt buộc ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1739) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759) 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) Das Praktikum war eine tolle Erfahrung. ☊ Khóa thực tập là một kinh nghiệm tuyệt vời. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1766) 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) 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) Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826) Von 1998 bis 2001 habe ich eine Ausbildung zum Kaufmann gemacht. ☊ Từ 1998 đến 2001 tôi đã tham gia khóa học đào tạo kinh doanh. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1841) 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) Warum haben Sie diese Ausbildung abgebrochen? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã bỏ dở khóa đào tạo? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1867) Warum hat Ihre Ausbildung so lange gedauert? ☊ Vì sao khóa đào tạo của anh / chị kéo quá dài? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1870) Was haben Sie während dieses Praktikums gelernt? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học được gì trong khóa thực tập? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1871) Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre interkulturelle Kompetenz ein? ☊ Khả năng hội nhập văn hóa của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1908) Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916) 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) Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941) Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen liegen bei einem Jahresgehalt zwischen 50.000 und 54.000. ☊ Mức lương mong muốn của tôi một năm khoảng 50 000 đến 54 000. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1957) Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960) 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) Nächstes Jahr geht unser Unternehmen an die Börse. ☊ Năm tới công ty của chúng tôi sẽ tham gia thị trường chứng khoán. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2015) Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025) 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) Wer kann die neue Grafikkarte einbauen? ☊ Ai có thể lắp card đồ họa mới? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2054) In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Ich habe Bedenken. ☊ Tôi đang băn khoăn. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2139) Mit dieser Lösung bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Với cách giải quyết này tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2153) Bis wann muss diese Aufgabe erledigt sein? ☊ Đến khi nào thì phần việc này phải được hoàn thành? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2187) Wie wollen wir dieses Projekt planen? ☊ Chúng ta lên kế hoạch cho dự án này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2192) Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199) 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) 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) Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267) Das Produkt funktioniert nicht. ☊ Sản phẩm này không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2277) Funktioniert es jetzt? ☊ Bây giờ thì nó hoạt động phải không? ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2283) 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) Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308) Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343) 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) Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369) 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) Sie erreichen mich über mein Handy. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại di động. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2383) 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) Die Rechnung, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn cho xin tờ hoá đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2456) Bitte machen Sie mir die Rechnung fertig. ☊ Làm ơn hãy viết cho tôi một tờ hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2458) Brauchen Sie die Quittung? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có cần hóa đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2463) Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. ☊ Tôi cần một hóa đơn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2464) Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486) 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) 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 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 bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Diese Zahlung ist jetzt seit zwei Monaten fällig. ☊ Hóa đơn này đã quá hạn thanh toán từ hai tháng nay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2541) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) 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 werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548) Wir haben diese Rechnung schon bezahlt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã thanh toán hóa đơn này rồi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2550) Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554) 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) 18
Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 88
Are these your keys? ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không? ☊ 160
The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊ 204
Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊ 280
I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 289
She eats a lot of fruit. ☊ Cô ấy ăn nhiều hoa quả. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 340
They don't know my phone number. ☊ Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi. ☊ 358
I never like to travel by train. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ thích đi bằng tàu hoả. ☊ 359
I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 501
Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊ 511
She doesn't have a key. ☊ Cô ấy không có chìa khoá. ☊ 516
I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊ 524
Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊ 525
She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. ☊ Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé. ☊ 530
I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊ 546
The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊ 558
I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? ☊ Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không? ☊ 565
Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊ 577
We enjoyed the party last night. ☊ Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 589
We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊ 591
I already paid the bill. ☊ Tôi đã trả tiền hoá đơn. ☊ 596
I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊ 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. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 698
He wasn't wearing a jacket. ☊ Anh ấy không mặc áo khoác. ☊ 706
What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 708
What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 725
The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊ 742
Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. ☊ Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp. ☊ 745
I lost my key last night. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tối qua. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 814
I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 904
Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. ☊ Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó. ☊ 907
I lost my keys yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá hôm qua. ☊ 908
I lost my keys last week. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá tuần trước. ☊ 909
I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 997
Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 1000
She's a painter. She's won many prizes for her paintings. ☊ Cô ấy làm hoạ sĩ. Cô ấy đã giành được nhiều giải thưởng cho nhưng bức vẽ của mình. ☊ 1018
Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊ 1024
(1876). ☊ Điện thoại được Bell phát minh năm 1879. ☊ 1034
My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1067
Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. ☊ Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1072
I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1073
My keys were stollast week. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi bị ăn trộm tuần trước. ☊ 1092
I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊ 1197
All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊ 1212
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊ 1213
The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1299
We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊ 1301
(8:40). ☊ Sáng mai họ sẽ đi. Tàu hoả chạy lúc tám giờ bốn mươi. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1306
What are your plans for the weekend? ☊ Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì? ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1430
My keys aren't in the living room, so they must be in the kitchen. ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của tôi không có trong phòng khách nên hẳn là nó trong bếp. ☊ 1454
Yeonhwa doesn't study enough. She should study harder. ☊ Liên Hoa học chưa đủ. Cô ấy nên học chăm chỉ hơn. ☊ 1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊ 1473
You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊ 1474
interesting. ☊ Nếu cậu có thời gian, cậu nên tới thăm Bảo tàng Khoa học. Ở đó rất thú vị. ☊ 1481
jacket?" ☊ Bạn đang thử áo khoác: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không?" ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1509
At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. ☊ Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi. ☊ 1556
You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. ☊ Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới. ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 1579
Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊ 1594
Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1717
Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 1735
How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊ 1767
I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊ 1843
I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊ 1846
uncomfortable? ☊ Tối qua tôi ngủ không ngon. - Vậy à? Giường không được thoải mái à? ☊ 1854
These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊ 1875
The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1886
Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊ 1907
Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊ 1944
Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊ 1948
You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊ 1951
You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊ 1953
You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2018
remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊ 2022
It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊ 2027
Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊ 2029
Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊ 2035
The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊ 2038
My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊ 2061
I prefer driving over traveling by train. > I prefer to drive rather than travel by train. ☊ Tôi thích lái xe hơn là đi tàu hoả. ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2208
Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊ 2289
A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊ 2334
A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊ 2343
Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊ 2361
ourselves out. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thể vào được nhà vì chúng tôi đã tự khoá mình ở ngoài. ☊ 2377
the cost of living. ☊ Mọi thứ giờ đắt hơn. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong phí sinh hoạt. ☊ 2406
Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊ 2426
EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊ 2450
go wrong went wrong. ☊ Kì nghỉ của chúng ta đúng là một thảm hoạ. Thứ gì hỏng được cũng hỏng hết. ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2475
The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊ 2489
keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊ 2532
Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2539
her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊ 2545
Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊ 2597
It takes longer by train than car. ☊ Đi bằng tàu hoả lâu hơn là xe hơi. ☊ 2600
The buses run more often than the trains. ☊ Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả. ☊ 2611
The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. ☊ Tôi nghĩ càng nhiều về kế hoạch thì tôi càng bớt thích nó. ☊ 2616
You're free to have as much food as you want. ☊ Cậu được thoải mái lấy bao nhiêu thức ăn mà cậu muốn. ☊ 2644
thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊ 2645
He always wears a coat, even in hot weather. ☊ Anh ấy luôn mặc áo khoác thậm chí dưới trời nóng. ☊ 2662
EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2674
The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊ 2676
and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊ 2687
When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊ 2695
There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊ 2708
The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊ 2723
I just started working in the sales department. ☊ Tôi mới bắt đầu làm việc ở cửa hàng bách hoá. ☊ 2733
There were no seats left when we got ON the train. ☊ Không còn ghế nào khi chúng tôi lên tàu hoả. ☊ 2743
When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2777
I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊ 2784
The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊ 2803
Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 2816
The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊ 2818
Many countries are not tolerant of foreigners. ☊ Nhiều nước không khoan dung với người nước ngoài. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2828
The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. ☊ Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng. ☊ 2831
Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊ 2843
they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. ☊ Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống. ☊ 2859
forgotten about it. ☊ Tôi rất vui vì cậu đã nhắc tôi về cuộc họp, vì tôi đã hoàn toàn quên mất nó. ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ 2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊ 2898
Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊ 2920
The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊ 2923
I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊ 2924
with murder. ☊ Cảnh sát thông minh hơn kẻ sát nhân; hắn đơn giản là không thể thoát khỏi tội giết người. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2934
wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊ 2936
EN The concert had to be called o because of the typhoon. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc phải hoãn lại vì bão. ☊ 2943
an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! ☊ Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn. ☊ 2947
The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. ☊ Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2961
We just won a new contract, but completing it will take up the next three (3) months. ☊ Chúng tôi vừa thắng một hợp đồng mới. Nhưng việc hoàn thành nó sẽ choán hết ba tháng tới. ☊ 2972
narrowly escaped. ☊ Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ 2983
People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊ 2984
My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. ☊ Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ 2993
When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Helen got into acting purely by accident. ☊ by accident ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
Everything went according to plan. ☊ according to ☊
to do the accounts ☊ account ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
to open/close an account ☊ account ☊
What's your account number please? ☊ account ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
How do you account for the show's success? ☊ account for sth ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
The yard measures about 50 feet across. ☊ across ☊
Most of the cast act well. ☊ act ☊
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 ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
an active volcano (= likely to erupt ) ☊ active ☊
They were both politically active. ☊ active ☊
economic activity ☊ activity ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
illegal/criminal activities ☊ activity ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
a big/great/definite advantage ☊ advantage ☊
Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. ☊ adventure ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
The jacket was showing signs of age. ☊ age ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
They left at ten, as agreed. ☊ agree ☊
'It's terrible.' 'I couldn't agree more!' (= I completely agree) ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement to do sth: They had made a verbal agreement to sell. ☊ agreement ☊
They had an agreement never to talk about work at home. ☊ agreement ☊
The two sides failed to reach agreement. ☊ agreement ☊
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? ☊ agreement ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
We aim to be there around six. ☊ aim ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
Wine contains about 10% alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
You're allowed an hour to complete the test. ☊ allow ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
a loyal ally of the United States ☊ ally ☊
The prince allied himself with the Scots. ☊ ally ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
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 ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
I don't altogether agree with you. ☊ altogether ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
You owe me £68 altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
Always lock your car. ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: They announced that the flight would be delayed. ☊ announce ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
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 ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: Organizers appealed to the crowd not to panic. ☊ appeal ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
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 ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
The auditors approved the company's accounts. ☊ approve ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
The journey took approximately seven hours. ☊ approximately ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
He arrived around five o'clock. ☊ around ☊
The cost would be somewhere around £1 500. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
She arranged the flowers in a vase. ☊ arrange ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
the art of flower arrangement ☊ arrangement ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer ☊ artificial ☊
a graphic artist ☊ artist ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers ☊ artistic ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
She's perfectly safe, I can assure you. ☊ assure ☊
How many people were there at the concert? ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
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 ☊
a panic attack ☊ attack ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
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 ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
a fully automatic driverless train ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
Average earnings are around £20 000 per annum. ☊ average ☊
to be half/fully awake ☊ awake ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
the awful horrors of war ☊ awful ☊
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 ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
battery-powered/-operated ☊ battery ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
the beauty of the sunset/of poetry/of his singing ☊ beauty ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
We're behind schedule (= late). ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
a bell-shaped flower ☊ bell ☊
a belt buckle ☊ belt ☊
The roses are past their best now. ☊ best ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
She's far better at science than her brother. ☊ better ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
a ten-dollar bill ☊ bill ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
We ran up a massive hotel bill. ☊ bill ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
I'll be sending you the bill for the dry-cleaning! ☊ bill ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
Let's ask for the bill. ☊ bill ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
black culture ☊ black ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
the university's science block ☊ block ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
Give your nose a good blow (= clear it completely). ☊ blow ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
a brilliant young scientist ☊ brilliant ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
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 ☊
She picked me a bunch of flowers. ☊ bunch ☊
Two children were rescued from the burning car. ☊ burn ☊
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). ☊ burn ☊
Ten people burned to death in the hotel fire. ☊ burn ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
a business investment ☊ business ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
call sb/sth: to call the fire department/the police/a doctor/an ambulance ☊ call ☊
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 ☊
to call off a deal/trip/strike ☊ call sth off ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
capable of doing sth: He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. ☊ capable ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
Please write in capitals/in capital letters. ☊ capital ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
In your case, we are prepared to be lenient. ☊ case ☊
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case of fire, ring the alarm bell. ☊ in case of sth ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
the 20th century (= AD 1901-2000 or 1900-1999) ☊ century ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ 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 ☊
Our ship changed course. ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
We have to make a small charge for refreshments. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
a plan to crack down on tax cheats ☊ cheat ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
the chemical industry ☊ chemical ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a chemist's/chemist shop ☊ chemist ☊
a research chemist ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
the university's chemistry department ☊ chemistry ☊
inorganic/organic chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
chips of wood ☊ chip ☊
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 ☊
choose to do sth: We chose to go by train. ☊ choose ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
classroom activities ☊ classroom ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
a mild/temperate/warm/wet climate ☊ climate ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
decaffeinated/instant coffee ☊ coffee ☊
Tea or coffee? ☊ coffee ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
the Royal College of Art ☊ college ☊
a college course/library/student ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine to do sth: Several factors had combined to ruin our plans. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ comfort ☊
The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
He makes a comfortable living. ☊ comfortable ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
Are you comfortable? ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
It's such a comfortable bed. ☊ comfortable ☊
These new shoes are not very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
If you're all sitting comfortably, then I'll begin. ☊ comfortably ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
a complete change ☊ complete ☊
in complete silence ☊ complete ☊
a complete stranger ☊ complete ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
the complete works of Tolstoy ☊ 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 ☊
completely different ☊ completely ☊
completely and utterly broke ☊ completely ☊
I've completely forgotten her name. ☊ completely ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
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 ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
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 ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
a brown envelope containing dollar bills ☊ contain ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ 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 ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ 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 ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. ☊ control ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
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 ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: The meal cost us about £40. ☊ cost ☊
a charming country cottage with roses around the door ☊ cottage ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
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 ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
a degree course ☊ course ☊
a two-year postgraduate course leading to a master's degree ☊ course ☊
'Will you be there?' 'Course I will.' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
the 1987 stock market crash ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ 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 ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
The fever has passed its crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
cultural differences between the two communities ☊ cultural ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
a cultural event ☊ cultural ☊
Europe's cultural heritage ☊ cultural ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
company culture ☊ culture ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
the Minister for Culture ☊ culture ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
working-class culture ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
a bunch of cut flowers ☊ cut ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
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 ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
in Queen Victoria's day ☊ day ☊
Suddenly the phone went dead. ☊ dead ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? ☊ deal ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
They were hoping for a better pay deal. ☊ deal ☊
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). ☊ deal ☊
I got a good deal on the car (= bought it cheaply). ☊ deal ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ dear ☊
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death ☊ death ☊
the death of all my plans ☊ death ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
It's hard to stay out of debt when you are a student. ☊ debt ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
purely decorative arches ☊ decorative ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
to drill deeply into the wood ☊ deeply ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
'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 ☊
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. ☊ degree ☊
a four-year degree course ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
There's no time for delay. ☊ delay ☊
Don't delay—call us today! ☊ delay ☊
We can't delay much longer. ☊ delay ☊
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 ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
a cultural desert (= a place without any culture) ☊ desert ☊
The villages had been deserted. ☊ desert ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
The office was completely deserted. ☊ deserted ☊
a deserted village ☊ deserted ☊
deserted wives ☊ deserted ☊
floral/abstract/geometric designs ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
The building was completely destroyed by fire. ☊ destroy ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
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 ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. ☊ disapproving ☊
an air disaster ☊ disaster ☊
environmental disasters ☊ disaster ☊
Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
As a teacher, he's a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The play's first night was a total disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall ☊ display ☊
a firework display ☊ display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
the distance of the earth from the sun ☊ distance ☊
a distance of 200 kilometres ☊ distance ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
do sth: to do a drawing/painting/sketch ☊ do ☊
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. ☊ do ☊
to open/shut/close/slam/lock/bolt the door ☊ door ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Only about half a dozen people turned up. ☊ dozen ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
a chance to fulfil a childhood dream ☊ dream ☊
to dress well/badly/fashionably/comfortably ☊ dress ☊
He has dropped out of active politics. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
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 ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
There's never a dull moment when John's around. ☊ dull ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
early flowering plants ☊ early ☊
earn (sth): He earns about $40 000 a year. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
She was educated in the US. ☊ educate ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
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 ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ☊ ending ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
an enormous amount of time ☊ enormous ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
I entirely agree with you. ☊ entirely ☊
I'm not entirely happy about the proposal. ☊ entirely ☊
That's an entirely different matter. ☊ entirely ☊
The audience was almost entirely female. ☊ entirely ☊
an encyclopedia entry ☊ entry ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
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 ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
They were caught trying to escape. ☊ escape ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: They were glad to have escaped the clutches of winter for another year. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
an escape from a prisoner of war camp ☊ escape ☊
I had a narrow escape (= I was lucky to have escaped). ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
He took an elaborate escape route from South Africa to Britain. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
a 30-million-euro deal ☊ euro ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
to make greatly/grossly/wildly exaggerated claims ☊ exaggerated ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
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 ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
There are no plans to expand the local airport. ☊ expand ☊
expect (that)...: Many people were expecting (that) the peace talks would break down. ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
I had a bad experience with fireworks once. ☊ experience ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
There are plans to extend the no-smoking area. ☊ extend ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
Her eyes widened in horror. ☊ eye ☊
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. ☊ face to face with sth ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
The whole thing was a complete failure. ☊ failure ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
In the end, a draw was a fair result. ☊ fair ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
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 ☊
a concert of music from near and far ☊ 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 ☊
I'm all in favour of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
a federal republic ☊ federal ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
My mouth felt completely dry. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
The fire crews had problems fighting the blaze. ☊ fight ☊
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 question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
to fill a vacuum/void ☊ fill ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
a beautifully finished piece of furniture ☊ 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 ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
a gloss/matt finish ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ 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 ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
The warehouse has been badly damaged by fire. ☊ fire ☊
Fires were breaking out everywhere. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' ☊ first ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
That jacket fits well. ☊ fit ☊
The key doesn't fit the lock. ☊ fit ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. ☊ flower ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
a garden full of flowers ☊ flower ☊
a flower garden/show ☊ flower ☊
I picked some flowers. ☊ flower ☊
a bunch of flowers ☊ flower ☊
a flower arrangement ☊ flower ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
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 ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
There's a strong case for postponing the exam. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
a peace-keeping force ☊ force ☊
plans to seize power by force of arms (= by military force) ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
to complete a form ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. ☊ free ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
Three people were freed from the wreckage. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The wagon broke free from the train. ☊ free ☊
freedom (to do sth): complete freedom to do as you wish ☊ freedom ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. ☊ freeze ☊
fresh bread/flowers ☊ fresh ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
I'm absolutely frozen! ☊ frozen ☊
fruit juice ☊ fruit ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
The sky was full of brightly coloured fireworks. ☊ full ☊
She had fully recovered from the accident. ☊ fully ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
a fur coat ☊ fur ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
a gap in a hedge ☊ gap ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
There should be a six-inch gap at the bottom. ☊ gap ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
the gap between rich and poor ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
to gather wild flowers ☊ gather ☊
a general hospital ☊ general ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ 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 ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
He gets (= earns) about $40 000 a year. ☊ get ☊
I got a shock when I saw the bill. ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I can't get out of the habit of waking at six in the morning. ☊ get out of sth ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
A good lawyer might be able to get you off. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
We get along just fine together. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
She was given a huge bunch of flowers. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume. ☊ give off sth ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
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 ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through 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) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. ☊ good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
a grand design/plan/strategy ☊ 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 ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
There were flowers on the grave. ☊ grave ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
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 ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) ☊ group ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
a money-back guarantee ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that)...: We cannot guarantee (that) our flights will never be delayed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
guess (that)...: I'd guess that she's about 30. ☊ guess ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall ☊ hall ☊
The Royal Albert Hall ☊ hall ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
hang sth up: Shall I hang your coat up? ☊ hang ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
Can I have the bill, please? ☊ have ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I've finished my work. ☊ have ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
the crowned heads (= the kings and queens) of Europe ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
The plane holds about 300 passengers. ☊ hold ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
to drill/bore/punch/kick a hole in sth ☊ hole ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
People watched in horror as the plane crashed to the ground. ☊ horror ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
She recoiled in horror at the sight of an enormous spider. ☊ horror ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
horror of doing sth: Most people have a horror of speaking in public. ☊ horror ☊
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
the horrors of war ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
It will take about an hour to get there. ☊ hour ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) ☊ housing ☊
How does it work? ☊ how ☊
huge debts ☊ huge ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ 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 ☊
She smiled with a rare flash of humour. ☊ humour ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
illustrate sth: an illustrated textbook ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
Leave the key in the lock. ☊ in ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
a country rich in minerals ☊ in ☊
We were locked in. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
a fat envelope about half an inch thick ☊ inch ☊
He escaped death by an inch. ☊ inch ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
the cost-of-living index ☊ index ☊
stock-market indices ☊ index ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
industrial chemicals ☊ industrial ☊
cultural influences ☊ influence ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
Initially, the system worked well. ☊ initially ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
to escape injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
insect repellent (= a chemical that keeps insects away) ☊ insect ☊
The door was locked from the inside. ☊ inside ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
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: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
Her account makes interesting reading. ☊ interesting ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. ☊ interval ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
a minimum investment of $10 000 ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? ☊ it ☊
It's your mother on the phone. ☊ it ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
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 ☊
It's not my job to lock up! ☊ job ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
the panel of judges at the flower show ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: I judged him to be about 50. ☊ judge ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
Here's a five dollar bill—please keep the change. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ 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 ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
to insert/turn the key in the lock ☊ key ☊
the car keys ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
Key (in) your password. ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
She made a killing on the stock market. ☊ make a killing ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. ☊ knit ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
science labs ☊ lab ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
Can I take your coats, ladies? ☊ lady ☊
a piece of waste/derelict land ☊ land ☊
Each game lasts about an hour. ☊ last ☊
She married in her late twenties (= when she was 28 or 29). ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
He's too easily led (= easily persuaded to do or think sth). ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
a commanding/comfortable lead ☊ lead ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
It works, at least I think it does. ☊ at least ☊
a leather jacket ☊ leather ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'll leave it entirely (up) to you (= you can decide).' ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
Check your car before you drive to make sure that your lights are working. ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
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 ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. ☊ line ☊
Your bill includes line rental. ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
Did you lock the door? ☊ lock ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
a bicycle lock ☊ lock ☊
a steering lock ☊ lock ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
You made me look a complete fool! ☊ look ☊
They've given the place a completely new look. ☊ look ☊
A look passed between them (= they looked at each other). ☊ look ☊
The potatoes were sold loose, not in bags. ☊ loose ☊
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. ☊ loose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
Sit down or you'll lose your seat. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost my keys. ☊ lose ☊
We are now operating at a loss. ☊ loss ☊
We're completely lost. ☊ lost ☊
lovely countryside/eyes/flowers ☊ lovely ☊
That was the luckiest escape of my life. ☊ lucky ☊
She has a fine pair of lungs! (= she can sing or shout loudly) ☊ lung ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
The potatoes are planted by machine. ☊ machine ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
She's completely power-mad. ☊ mad ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
She has made (= directed or acted in) several movies. ☊ make ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
a management training course ☊ management ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
to have an aggressive/a friendly/a relaxed manner ☊ manner ☊
manufactured goods ☊ manufacture ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
a fruit/flower/antiques market ☊ market ☊
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 ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
I'd forgotten the keys, which didn't help matters. ☊ matter ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
We go there maybe once or twice a month. ☊ maybe ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
I should have finished by the middle of the week. ☊ middle ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
the mildest winter since records began ☊ mild ☊
a mild climate ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
I could not have complete peace of mind before they returned. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
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 ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) ☊ minority ☊
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. ☊ minute ☊
He completely missed the joke. ☊ miss ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. ☊ mistake ☊
You are completely mistaken about Jane. ☊ mistaken ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
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 ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
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 ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
a course for more advanced students ☊ more ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sth: She moved her queen. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
the women's/peace movement ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
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 ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him. ☊ mystery ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
Do you know the name of this flower? ☊ name ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. ☊ narrow ☊
The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. ☊ narrow ☊
natural disasters ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
naturally occurring chemicals ☊ naturally ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. ☊ new ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
quite/perfectly (= completely) normal ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
occupied (doing sth/in doing sth/in sth): He's fully occupied looking after three small children. ☊ occupied ☊
2 kilos of potatoes ☊ of ☊
Take your coat off. ☊ off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
I want about an inch off the back of my hair. ☊ off ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
a minor/serious offense ☊ offense ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
drilling for oil ☊ oil ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
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 ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
Her coat was open. ☊ open ☊
The flowers are all open now. ☊ open ☊
The bridge was opened by the Queen. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
The flowers are starting to open. ☊ open ☊
the opening of a flower ☊ opening ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
a security operation ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. ☊ opportunity ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
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 ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ 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 ☊
orange blossom ☊ orange ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
I think you should go back to your original plan. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ 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 ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
outdoor clothing/activities ☊ outdoor ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
You should draw up a plan or outline for the essay. ☊ outline ☊
an outline agreement/proposal ☊ outline ☊
an outline map/sketch ☊ outline ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
He built up the business over a period of ten years. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
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 ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
package sth: packaged food/goods ☊ package ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
a famous painter ☊ painter ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
the royal/presidential palace ☊ palace ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
a business/science park ☊ park ☊
a wildlife park ☊ park ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ 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 ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
a passenger train (= carrying passengers, not goods) ☊ passenger ☊
The flowers are past their best. ☊ past ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
a shirt with a floral pattern ☊ pattern ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
war and peace ☊ peace ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war) ☊ peace ☊
The two communities live together in peace. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ 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 ☊
They simply can't seem to live in peace with each other. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
a peaceful society ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect set of teeth ☊ perfect ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
She speaks perfect English. ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect copy/fit/match ☊ perfect ☊
What perfect timing! ☊ perfect ☊
a perfect example of the painter's early style ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
The weather was perfect. ☊ perfect ☊
It was a perfect day for a picnic. ☊ perfect ☊
She's the perfect candidate for the job. ☊ perfect ☊
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Perfectly.' ☊ perfectly ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
The TV works perfectly now. ☊ perfectly ☊
It fits perfectly. ☊ perfectly ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
The engine seems to be performing well. ☊ perform ☊
The company has been performing poorly over the past year. ☊ perform ☊
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. ☊ performance ☊
The factory will be closed down over a 2-year period/a period of two years. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
You can have it for a trial period (= in order to test it). ☊ period ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
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 ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
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 philosophy of science ☊ philosophy ☊
I have to make a phone call. ☊ phone ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
a phone bill ☊ phone ☊
to pick up the phone ☊ phone ☊
to put the phone down ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
flowers freshly picked from the garden ☊ pick ☊
I picked up my coat from the cleaners. ☊ pick sth up ☊
A picture of flowers hung on the wall. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
pale pink roses ☊ pink ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
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 ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
financial planning ☊ planning ☊
a chemical plant ☊ plant ☊
flowering/garden/indoor plants ☊ plant ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
It was possibly their worst performance ever. ☊ possibly ☊
'Will you be around next week?' 'Possibly.' ☊ possibly ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
roast/boiled/baked/fried potatoes ☊ potato ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
They practiced the dance until it was perfect. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
the royal princes ☊ prince ☊
the Prince of Wales ☊ prince ☊
Prince Albert of Monaco ☊ prince ☊
the royal princesses ☊ princess ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. ☊ prize ☊
the ageing process ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
a chemistry professor ☊ professor ☊
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. ☊ profit ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
Don't pull the trigger! ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
The drapes are purely decorative. ☊ purely ☊
a purple flower ☊ purple ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
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 ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
Firefighters soon put the fire out. ☊ put sth out ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
He was put off science by bad teaching. ☊ put sb off sth/sb ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
goods of a high quality ☊ quality ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
The theatre was about three quarters full. ☊ quarter ☊
to be crowned queen ☊ queen ☊
kings and queens ☊ queen ☊
the Queen of Norway ☊ queen ☊
Queen Victoria ☊ queen ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
It's quicker by train. ☊ quick ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
quite delicious/amazing/empty/perfect ☊ quite ☊
I quite agree. ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
You'll be quite comfortable here. ☊ quite ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
Would you rather walk or take the bus? ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
Are those real flowers? ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
realistic graphics ☊ realistic ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
'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 ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
medical/dental records ☊ record ☊
a recorded concert ☊ record ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
A light flashed at regular intervals. ☊ regular ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
Allow your muscles to relax completely. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
She had a very relaxed manner. ☊ relaxed ☊
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now. ☊ relaxed ☊
a family-run hotel with a relaxed atmosphere ☊ relaxed ☊
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. ☊ relaxed ☊
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ 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 ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. ☊ representative ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
a wildlife reserve ☊ reserve ☊
a resident of the United States ☊ resident ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
resource books for teachers ☊ resource ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
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 ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
We got rid of all the old furniture. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
a key ring ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
rising fuel bills ☊ rise ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
It takes about five hours by road (= driving). ☊ road ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
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 ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
romantic images of deserted beaches ☊ romantic ☊
room (to do sth): Make sure you have plenty of room to sit comfortably. ☊ room ☊
There were about 20 people there, at a rough guess. ☊ rough ☊
Sales are up by roughly 10%. ☊ roughly ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
We're leaving round about ten. ☊ round about ☊
A new roof will cost round about £3 000. ☊ round about ☊
an escape route ☊ route ☊
the royal family ☊ royal ☊
the royal household ☊ royal ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
My new shoes got ruined in the mud. ☊ ruin ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
If she loses the court case it will ruin her. ☊ ruin ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
The house had been left to go to ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
a ruined castle ☊ ruined ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
a badly run company ☊ run ☊
I decided to make a run for it (= to escape by running). ☊ run ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
They got through a sack of potatoes. ☊ sack ☊
two sacks of groceries ☊ sack ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
a safe investment ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
potato salad ☊ salad ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
a satisfying meal ☊ satisfying ☊
a satisfying experience ☊ satisfying ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
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 new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ 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 ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
the School of Dentistry ☊ school ☊
after-school activities ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
the laws of science ☊ science ☊
science students/teachers/courses ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
scientific knowledge ☊ scientific ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
a research scientist ☊ scientist ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
a perfect score ☊ score ☊
He escaped without a scratch (= was not hurt at all). ☊ scratch ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
to book/reserve a seat (= for a concert, etc.) ☊ seat ☊
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 ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
a packet of wild flower seeds ☊ seed ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
This week's performances are completely sold out. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
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 ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
For the past three years they have been leading totally separate lives. ☊ separate ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth + adj.: The quiche can be served hot or cold. ☊ serve ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
A gang of boys were setting off fireworks in the street. ☊ set sth off ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
You can borrow my keys—I have a spare set. ☊ set ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
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 ☊
Lydia shifted uncomfortably in her chair. ☊ shift ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
I should imagine it will take about three hours. ☊ should ☊
a jacket with padded shoulders ☊ shoulder ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. ☊ side ☊
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
signal (to sb) (for sth): He signalled to the waiter for the bill. ☊ signal ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
The streets were silent and deserted. ☊ silent ☊
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. ☊ silver ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
Dear Sir or Madam ☊ sir ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
They didn't have the jacket in my size. ☊ size ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
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 ☊
a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers ☊ smell ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
I bent down to smell the flowers. ☊ smell ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
The engine was running smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The colours blend smoothly together. ☊ smoothly ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
There were twenty or so (= about twenty) people there. ☊ ... or so ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
the American Society of Newspaper Editors ☊ society ☊
They were drilling through solid rock. ☊ solid ☊
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 ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. ☊ sorry ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of price did you want to pay? (= approximately how much) ☊ sort ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
the US space programme ☊ space ☊
a spare key/tyre ☊ spare ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
a specially designed diet plan ☊ specially ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. ☊ spider ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
spring flowers ☊ spring ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. ☊ stage ☊
We did the first stage of the trip by train. ☊ stage ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
the southern states of the US ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
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 ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
The key has stuck in the lock. ☊ stick ☊
We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ☊ stick ☊
The key turned stiffly in the lock. ☊ stiffly ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
a big department store ☊ store ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
There was a complete stranger sitting at my desk. ☊ stranger ☊
a street map/plan of York ☊ street ☊
street culture/dance/law ☊ street ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
struggle to do sth: They struggled just to pay their bills. ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. ☊ study ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance ☊ substance ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
Our plan succeeded. ☊ succeed ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
a six-figure sum ☊ sum ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
The atmosphere of Mars could not support life. ☊ support ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
switch (over) (from sth) (to sth): We're in the process of switching over to a new system of invoicing. ☊ switch ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. ☊ sympathetic ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
take sth: The journey to the airport takes about half an hour. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: It takes about half an hour to get to the airport. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the grey jacket. ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. ☊ take ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
to perform/carry out/complete/undertake a task ☊ task ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
science and technology ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
'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 ☊
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. ☊ that ☊
the Queen ☊ the ☊
The phone rang. ☊ the ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
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 ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
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 ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
I'm thoroughly confused. ☊ thoroughly ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
The children are too young to sit through a concert. ☊ through ☊
Shall I tie the package or tape it? ☊ tie ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
Pace yourself or you'll tire yourself out in the first half of the race. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
I'd say he was 25 to 30 years old (= approximately 25 or 30 years old). ☊ to ☊
the key to the door ☊ to ☊
It was a threat to world peace. ☊ to ☊
She managed to escape. ☊ to ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned the key in the lock. ☊ turn ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
The prince was turned into a frog by the witch. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
Make a left/right turn into West Street. ☊ turn ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
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 ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
A typically priced meal will be around $10. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
uncomfortable shoes ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
There was an uncomfortable silence. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
to undo a button/knot/zip, etc. ☊ undo ☊
to undo a jacket/shirt, etc. ☊ undo ☊
The announcement was not entirely unexpected. ☊ unexpected ☊
an unexpectedly large bill ☊ unexpectedly ☊
The plane was unexpectedly delayed. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
the United States of America ☊ united ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
a species of insect previously unknown to science ☊ unknown ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
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 ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
to be of little/no value to sb ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
A wedding is the perfect subject for video. ☊ video ☊
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision ☊ vision ☊
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) ☊ vision ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. ☊ vote ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. ☊ waiter ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
They hinted that they would walk out of the peace talks. ☊ walk out (of sth) ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
A wave of panic spread through the crowd. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
They escaped out the back way. ☊ way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
A spider had spun a perfect web outside the window. ☊ web ☊
The course lasts five weeks. ☊ week ☊
The average male tiger weighs around 200 kg. ☊ weigh ☊
It is about 76 kilos in weight. ☊ weight ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Your letter was very welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
My shirt was wet through (= completely wet). ☊ wet ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. ☊ which ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
a set of perfect white teeth ☊ white ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
a wide range/choice/variety of goods ☊ wide ☊
a jacket with wide lapels ☊ wide ☊
It's about 2 metres wide. ☊ wide ☊
It's about 10 metres in width. ☊ width ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
wild laughter ☊ wild ☊
The crowd went wild. ☊ wild ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
wild mood swings ☊ wild ☊
wild moorland ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
wild animals/flowers ☊ wild ☊
a wild rabbit ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
She looked wildly around for an escape. ☊ wildly ☊
I asked him if he wouldn't mind calling later. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
How many states did the Republicans win? ☊ win ☊
a winter coat ☊ winter ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
a jacket with a hood ☊ with ☊
The shadows lengthened with the approach of sunset. ☊ with ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
I'd like to say a few words about future plans. ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for 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 ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
It works by electricity. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
campaigning for world peace ☊ world ☊
the industrialized and developing worlds ☊ world ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
I'd say he was about fifty. ☊ would ☊
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. ☊ write ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
pale yellow flowers ☊ yellow ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
youth culture ☊ youth ☊