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Nhà ga ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The glove is at the train station. ☊ Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 Train station, ferris wheel ☊ Nhà ga, đu quay ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The goat is at the train station. ☊ Con dê ở đu quay. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 My train station ☊ Nhà ga của tôi ☊ Possession They are at the train station. ☊ ☊ Basics 2 television ☊ tivi ☊ Objects the question ☊ Câu hỏi ☊ Questions 2 I like their question. ☊ Tôi thích câu hỏi của họ. ☊ Questions 2 Do you use the Vietnamese dictionary? ☊ ☊ Questions 2 dictionary ☊ ☊ a special question ☊ Một câu hỏi đặc biệt ☊ Adjectives 1 He has a simple question. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 He has a simple question. ☊ to ☊ Adjectives 1 Watching television is very interesting. ☊ Xem tivi rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 Your question is very interesting. ☊ Câu hỏi của bạn rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 Traditional Pho ☊ Phở truyền thống. ☊ Adjectives 1 traditional ☊ truyền thống ☊ Adjectives 1 Seven televisions ☊ Bảy cái tivi ☊ Numbers one billion people ☊ Một tỷ người ☊ Numbers nine million ☊ Chín triệu ☊ Numbers Six million seven hundred thousand ☊ ☊ Numbers twenty-one billion ☊ Hai mươi mốt tỷ ☊ Numbers Seven billion people ☊ ☊ Numbers eighty-one million ☊ Tám mươi mốt triệu ☊ Numbers Two billion two hundred million ☊ Hai tỷ hai trăm triệu ☊ Numbers Seven billion people are enough. ☊ Bảy tỷ người là đủ. ☊ Numbers I want to invent a television. ☊ Tôi muốn phát minh một cái tivi. ☊ Verbs 2 We watch tv and have a discussion. ☊ Chúng tôi xem tivi và thảo luận. ☊ Verbs 2 have a discussion ☊ thảo luận ☊ Verbs 2 He has a discussion with me. ☊ Anh ấy thảo luận với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 His generation does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. ☊ Dates and Time In which direction should we go? ☊ Chúng tôi nên đi hướng nào? ☊ Geography rainfall (precipitation) ☊ ☊ Geography Congratulations! ☊ Xin chúc mừng! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Country / Nation ☊ Quốc gia ☊ Countries 1 How many nations do you know? ☊ Bạn biết bao nhiêu quốc gia? ☊ Countries 1 The truth needs protection. ☊ ☊ Nominalization Do you know her profession? ☊ Bạn biết nghề nghiệp của cô ấy không? ☊ Jobs 1 I do not know their profession. ☊ Tôi không biết nghề nghiệp của họ. ☊ Jobs 1 They are about to watch television. ☊ Họ sắp xem tivi. ☊ Future The competition ☊ Sự cạnh tranh ☊ Attributes The concentration (focus) ☊ Sự tập trung ☊ Attributes This cook is very professional. ☊ Đầu bếp này rất chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Attributes professional ☊ chuyên nghiệp ☊ Attributes I have a big (great) passion. ☊ Tôi có một đam mê lớn. ☊ Attributes passion ☊ đam mê ☊ Attributes Do you support me? ( 2, interjection) ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5 Thanks for your support and cooperation. ☊ Cảm ơn vì sự hỗ trợ và sự hợp tác của bạn. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Does my answer satisfy your question? ☊ Câu trả lời của tôi có thoả mãn câu hỏi của bạn không? ☊ Verbs 2.5 the dictionary ☊ Quyển từ điển ☊ Objects 2 dictionary ☊ từ điển ☊ Objects 2 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 in addition ☊ hơn nữa ☊ Conjunctions 2 This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places I need to go to the train station ☊ Tôi cần đi đến nhà ga. ☊ Places train station ☊ nhà ga ☊ Places This is a famous region ☊ Đây là một vùng nổi tiếng. ☊ Places This is a Greek dictionary. ☊ Đây là một cuốn từ điển Hy Lạp. ☊ Countries 2 This city has two international hotels. ☊ Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. ☊ Travel international ☊ quốc tế ☊ Travel left (direction) ☊ trái ☊ Prepositions 2 right (direction) ☊ phải ☊ Prepositions 2 I do not like this program on the television. ☊ Tôi không thích chương trình này trên tivi. ☊ Education education ☊ sự giáo dục ☊ Education I have a presentation. ☊ Tôi có một bài thuyết trình. ☊ Education We will have a presentation tomorrow. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình vào ngày mai. ☊ Education presentation ☊ bài thuyết trình ☊ Education Which relationship are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về mối quan hệ nào? ☊ People relationship ☊ mối quan hệ ☊ People The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. ☊ Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia ☊ People Friendship is an important relationship. ☊ Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. ☊ People I always appreciate the international friendship between them. ☊ Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. ☊ People China has the greatest population of the world. ☊ Trung Quốc có dân số lớn nhất trên thế giới. ☊ People What is the population of Vietnam? ☊ Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? ☊ People population ☊ dân số ☊ People You are using the latest version. ☊ Bạn đang dùng phiên bản mới nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai mươi chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 version ☊ phiên bản ☊ Abstract Objects 1 I have a solution. ☊ Tôi có một giải pháp. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 solution ☊ giải pháp ☊ Abstract Objects 1 protection ☊ sự bảo vệ ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The situation changed. ☊ Tình hình đã thay đổi. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 situation ☊ Tình hình ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The shortest answer is action. ☊ Câu trả lời ngắn nhất là hành động. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 We do not agree with your actions. ☊ Chúng tôi không đồng ý với những hành động của bạn. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 action ☊ hành động ☊ Abstract Objects 1 How do you have my information? ☊ Làm thế nào bạn có thông tin của tôi? ☊ Communication I need to contact him to get the information. ☊ Tôi cần liên hệ anh ấy để lấy thông tin. ☊ Communication information ☊ thông tin ☊ Communication This is a famous international forum. ☊ Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. ☊ Communication The communication network of the world ☊ Mạng lưới truyền thông của thế giới ☊ Communication communication ☊ truyền thông ☊ Communication They are international reporters. ☊ Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. ☊ Communication Which channel are they watching on television? ☊ Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? ☊ Communication Our solution is not efficient. ☊ Giải pháp của chúng tôi không hiệu quả. ☊ Adjectives 2 We are looking for suitable solutions. ☊ Chúng tôi đang tìm những giải pháp thích hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2 You had very particular solutions for this problem. ☊ Bạn đã có những giải pháp rất cụ thể cho vấn đề này. ☊ Adjectives 2 It is not intentional. ☊ Không phải cố tình. ☊ Miscellaneous intentional ☊ cố tình ☊ Miscellaneous They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics What is your opinion? ☊ Ý kiến của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics opinion ☊ Ý kiến ☊ Politics Nobody needs an international election. ☊ Không ai cần một cuộc bầu cử quốc tế. ☊ Politics They feel disappointed about the result of the election. ☊ Họ cảm thấy thất vọng về kết quả của cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Politics election ☊ cuộc bầu cử ☊ Politics How do you define corruption? ☊ Bạn định nghĩa tham nhũng như thế nào? ☊ Politics corruption ☊ tham nhũng ☊ Politics The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. ☊ Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics Which country does not have a constitution? ☊ Nước nào không có hiến pháp? ☊ Politics constitution ☊ hiến pháp ☊ Politics This will be an important speech in this election. ☊ Đây sẽ là một bài diễn văn quan trọng trong cuộc bầu cử này. ☊ Politics The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. ☊ Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. ☊ Politics Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics The army must protect the national sovereignty. ☊ Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. ☊ Politics national sovereignty ☊ Chủ quyền quốc gia ☊ Politics My team will win the championship. ☊ Đội của tôi sẽ thắng chức vô địch. ☊ Sports championship ☊ chức vô địch ☊ Sports My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. ☊ Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Sports His song about fashion is being listened to a lot. ☊ Bài hát của anh ấy về thời trang đang được nghe rất nhiều. ☊ Arts fashion ☊ Thời trang ☊ Arts What is the value of this collection? ☊ Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? ☊ Arts collection ☊ bộ sưu tập ☊ Arts I will win that competition ☊ Tôi sẽ thắng cuộc thi đó. ☊ Arts competition ☊ cuộc thi ☊ Arts attention ☊ Sự chú ý ☊ Abstract Objects 2 How many religions are there in the world? ☊ Có bao nhiêu tôn giáo trên thế giới? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 religion ☊ tôn giáo ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Tell me her position. ☊ Nói cho tôi vị trí của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 position ☊ vị trí ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 tradition ☊ truyền thống ☊ Abstract Objects 2 The condition of the zoo is very bad. ☊ Trạng thái của sở thú rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 condition ☊ Trạng thái ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2 CF (institutions) ☊ viện ☊ Classifiers 2 That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2 Who put two billion flowers in my bedroom? ☊ Ai đã để hai tỷ đoá hoa trong phòng ngủ của tôi? ☊ Classifiers 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 Love does not need definition. ☊ Tình yêu không cần định nghĩa. ☊ Science Peace is not a temporary solution. ☊ Hoà bình không phải là một giải pháp tạm thời. ☊ Science I do not agree with this conclusion. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với kết luận này. ☊ Science conclusion ☊ kết luận ☊ Science I want to have two billion dong. ☊ Tôi muốn có hai tỷ đồng. ☊ Economics The bank has many transactions every day. ☊ Ngân hàng có nhiều giao dịch mỗi ngày. ☊ Economics transaction ☊ giao dịch ☊ Economics The globalization is a popular trend of the modern world. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá là một xu thế phổ biến của thế giới hiện đại. ☊ Economics The teacher tells the students about the globalization. ☊ Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. ☊ Economics Globalization helps travel to become simple. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá giúp du lịch trở nên đơn giản. ☊ Economics globalization ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá ☊ Economics Why do you want to work for this multi-national company? ☊ Tại sao bạn muốn làm cho công ty đa quốc gia này? ☊ Economics My father works in a multi-national company. ☊ Bố của tôi làm ở một công ty đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics multi-national company ☊ công ty đa quốc gia ☊ Economics multi-national ☊ đa quốc gia ☊ Economics This is a multi-national organisation. ☊ Đây là một tổ chức đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics Vietnam wants to become a member of the World Economics Organisation ☊ Việt Nam muốn trở thành một thành viên của tổ chức kinh tế thế giới. ☊ Economics organisation ☊ tổ chức ☊ Economics Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics Every organisation needs profit to exist and develop. ☊ Mọi tổ chức cần lợi nhuận để tồntại và phát triển. ☊ Economics We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics Will they buy this corporation? ☊ Họ sẽ mua tập đoàn này? ☊ Economics I have an interview to participate in this corporation. ☊ Tôi có một cuộc phỏng vấn để tham gia tập đoàn này. ☊ Economics corporation ☊ tập đoàn ☊ Economics His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. ☊ Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. ☊ Economics How to build a solid relationship? ☊ Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? ☊ Adjectives 3 She mentions you. ☊ Cô ấy nhắc đến bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 I will never mention your opinion. ☊ Tôi sẽ không bao giờ nhắc đến ý kiến của bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 mention ☊ nhắc đến ☊ Verbs 5 You need to postpone this transaction. ☊ Bạn cần phải hoãn giao dịch này. ☊ Verbs 5 They do not want to postpone the election. ☊ Họ không muốn hoãn cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Verbs 5 The children want to uphold their tradition. ☊ Những đứa trẻ muốn phát huy truyền thống của mình. ☊ Verbs 5 Form an organisation. ☊ Hình thành một tổ chức ☊ Verbs 5 Our traditional custom ☊ Phong tục truyền thống củachúng tôi ☊ History This is a national heritage ☊ Đây là một di sản quốc gia. ☊ History national heritage ☊ di sản quốc gia ☊ History civilizations ☊ Những nền văn minh ☊ History They want to research about four ancient civilizations. ☊ Họ muốn nghiên cứu về bốn nền văn minh cổ. ☊ History civilization ☊ nền văn minh ☊ History Buddhism or other religions should not be influenced by politics. ☊ Đạo Phật hay những tôn giáo khác không nên bị ảnh hưởng bởi chính trị. ☊ History revolution ☊ Cách mạng ☊ History The inequality in colonial society is the cause of the revolution. ☊ Sự bất bình đẳng trong xã hội thuộc địa là nguyên nhân của cách mạng. ☊ History We want to learn about colonial exploitation. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn tìm hiểu về sự bóc lột thuộc địa. ☊ History the classes and the exploitation ☊ Các giai cấp và sự bóc lột ☊ History exploitation ☊ sự bóc lột ☊ History When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of ☊ Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. ☊ History He has a big vision. ☊ Anh ấy có tầm nhìn lớn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 vision ☊ tầm nhìn ☊ Abstract Objects 3 There are many applications in my computer. ☊ Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 application ☊ ứng dụng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the foundation for a happy family? ☊ Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Is your house built on a solid foundation? ☊ Nhà của bạn có được xây dựng trên một nền tảng vững chắc không? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 solid foundation ☊ nền tảng vững chắc ☊ Abstract Objects 3 foundation ☊ Nền tảng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Your decision created a serious consequence. ☊ Quyết định của bạn đã tạo ra một hệ quả nghiêm trọng. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Morality is the solid foundation of man. ☊ Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 The foundation of morality starts from conscience. ☊ Nền tảng của đạo đức bắt đầu từ lương tâm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military That secret military operation is very secret ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. ☊ Military military operation ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự ☊ Military operation ☊ quân sự ☊ Military He is singing about battalion 307. ☊ Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. ☊ Military They send a battalion to find the commander's cat. ☊ Họ gửi một tiểu đoàn để tìm con mèo của người chỉ huy. ☊ Military battalion ☊ tiểu đoàn ☊ Military an armored battalion ☊ Một tiểu đoàn thiết giáp ☊ Military They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military terrorist organisation ☊ tổ chức khủng bố ☊ Military That decision haunted the nurse to death. ☊ Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. ☊ Paranormality He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality incarnation ☊ kiếp ☊ Paranormality This is a revolution. ☊ Đây là một cuộc cách mạng. ☊ Classifier 3.1 This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1 CF (education, economy) ☊ nền ☊ Classifier 3.1 I want a more mature relationship ☊ Tôi muốn một mối quan hệ chín chắn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words I love her opinionatedness. ☊ Tôi yêu sự cứng đầu của cô ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions opinionatedness ☊ sự cứng đầu ☊ Informal Expressions He hesitate to love her passionately. ☊ Anh ấy lưỡng lự yêu cô ấy một cách nồng nàn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionately ☊ một cách nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionate ☊ nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 like: ion → →
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We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển. ☊ 351
She doesn't like action movies. ☊ Cô ấy không thích lm hành động. ☊ 418
Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 570
Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. ☊ Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ. ☊ 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. ☊ 630
vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊ 648
I had a nice vacation. ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 716
It didn't rain while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 725
The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊ 728
He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊ 815
Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 901
Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊ 964
We didn't take a vacation last year. ☊ Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ. ☊ 996
We went there on vacation two (2) years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ ở đó hai năm trước. ☊ 1051
Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊ 1130
Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. ☊ Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1178
It rained a lot while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1226
My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊ 1323
joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊ 1346
I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊ 1360
May I ask a question? ☊ Tôi hỏi một câu được không? ☊ 1369
Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊ 1380
He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1422
They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊ 1446
A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1517
We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). ☊ Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi. ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1562
I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1733
How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊ 1744
It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. ☊ Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài. ☊ 1799
Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 1881
Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊ 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. ☊ 1954
Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊ 1960
He tried to avoid answering my question. ☊ Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi. ☊ 1962
WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1976
Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊ 1978
Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2059
Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊ 2085
We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊ 2113
The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. ☊ Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2147
We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊ 2154
This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊ 2178
Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'>
That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊ 2245
If you want to leave early, you have to ask for permission. ☊ Nếu cậu muốn rời đi sớm, cậu phải xin phép. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2257
The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊ 2271
There are millions of stars in space. ☊ Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 2336
A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊ 2339
Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. ☊ Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch. ☊ 2387
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. ☊ Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi. ☊ 2392
Hardly anybody passed the examination. ☊ Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi. ☊ 2393
If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 2431
Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊ 2455
When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊ 2470
Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊ 2487
I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2488
The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2527
The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊ 2528
Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. ☊ Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2550
Most of the suggestions made at the meeting weren't very ☊ ☊ 2594
The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊ 2596
The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊ 2656
I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2659
I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our ☊ ☊ 2681
Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊ 2686
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2745
IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊ 2746
IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊ 2776
The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. ☊ Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ. ☊ 2783
getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊ 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. ☊ 2785
I was very surprised BY her reaction TO my simple suggestion. ☊ Tôi rất ngạc nhiên với phản ứng của cô ấy trước gợi ý đơn giản của tôi. ☊ 2787
Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? ☊ Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không? ☊ 2789
The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. ☊ Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN. ☊ 2802
I was very pleased with the audience's reception of my speech. ☊ Tôi đã rất mãn nguyện vì sự đón nhận của thính giả đối với bài nói của tôi. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2836
His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊ 2845
We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊ 2847
You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊ 2885
blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊ 2889
I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊ 2913
Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 2926
It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2929
Better nd a gas station. We're running out of gas. ☊ Tốt nhất là tìm một trạm xăng. Chúng ta đang hết xăng. ☊ 2941
I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊ 2952
The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. ☊ Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau. ☊ 2960
So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊ 2966
There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊ 2976
They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. ☊ Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
soldiers killed in action ☊ action ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ addition ☊
an addition to the family (= another child) ☊ addition ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
additional resources/funds/security ☊ additional ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
to watch/gaze in admiration ☊ admiration ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
to adopt a resolution ☊ adopt ☊
the adult population ☊ adult ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
world/international/business affairs ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
We're playing against the league champions next week. ☊ against ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
air pollution ☊ air ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
Cars were coming from all directions (= every direction). ☊ all ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
Do you have an alternative solution? ☊ alternative ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
It had been her lifelong ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
The question clearly angered him. ☊ anger ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations ☊ anniversary ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
answer sth: You haven't answered my question. ☊ answer ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
an anxious look/face/expression ☊ anxious ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
profits approaching 30 million dollars ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
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 ☊
last April's election ☊ April ☊
the hotel reception area ☊ area ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
arrest sb: A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery. ☊ arrest ☊
She was under arrest on suspicion of murder. ☊ arrest ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late. ☊ arrive ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
an art gallery/exhibition ☊ art ☊
a collection of art and antiques ☊ art ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
the Football Association ☊ association ☊
a residents' association ☊ association ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
pollution of the atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
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 ☊
an assassination/murder attempt ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Films with big stars always attract great attention. ☊ attention ☊
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. ☊ attention ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
He turned his attention back to the road again. ☊ attention ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
an attractive offer/proposition ☊ attractive ☊
An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV. ☊ audience ☊
the immigration authorities ☊ authority ☊
in a position of authority ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
an award presentation/ceremony ☊ award ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
Don't ask awkward questions. ☊ awkward ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
bad conditions/driving ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
Each chapter begins with a quotation. ☊ begin ☊
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally. ☊ behave ☊
a small street behind the station ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
I've had the benefit of a good education. ☊ benefit ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion. ☊ billion ☊
half a billion dollars ☊ billion ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
discussions at board level ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
a bomb attack/blast/explosion ☊ bomb ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
to break the law/rules/conditions ☊ break ☊
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. ☊ break sth off ☊
The back section of the plane had broken off. ☊ break off ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
The revolution brought many changes. ☊ bring ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
The opposition have called for him to resign. ☊ call for sth ☊
an election campaign ☊ campaign ☊
He couldn't answer the question. ☊ can ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Paris, the fashion capital of the world ☊ capital ☊
the provision of care for the elderly ☊ care ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
the case for the defence/prosecution ☊ case ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
birthday/wedding celebrations ☊ celebration ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
a central location ☊ central ☊
a centre of population ☊ centre ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning. ☊ chance ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
The wind has changed direction. ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
admission charges ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. ☊ chart ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
a selection of French cheeses ☊ cheese ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a chest infection ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
Add the finely chopped onions. ☊ chop ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union ☊ citizen ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
She won the election by a clear majority. ☊ clear ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
the harsh climate of the Arctic regions ☊ climate ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
a climate of suspicion/violence ☊ climate ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
The college has close links with many other institutions. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
a closely contested election ☊ closely ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
We're collecting signatures for a petition. ☊ collect ☊
refuse/garbage collection ☊ collection ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. ☊ collection ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
a stamp/coin, etc. collection ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a dictionary with two columns per page ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
the European Commission ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ 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 ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
commonly held opinions ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
non-verbal communication ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
a music/photo, etc. competition ☊ competition ☊
to enter/win/lose a competition ☊ competition ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. ☊ conclusion ☊
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
'It's only a suspicion,' she said, 'nothing concrete.' ☊ concrete ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
living/housing/working conditions ☊ condition ☊
changing economic conditions ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
freezing/icy/humid, etc. conditions ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
treacherous driving conditions ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
a medical condition ☊ condition ☊
He suffers from a serious heart condition. ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
He answered the questions with confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' ☊ congratulation ☊
Congratulations on your exam results! ☊ congratulation ☊
a letter of congratulation ☊ congratulation ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
I missed the connection by five minutes. ☊ connection ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. ☊ connection ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions ☊ consequence ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
constant interruptions ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
road construction ☊ construction ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
contemporary fiction/music/dance ☊ contemporary ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity ☊ contribution ☊
a substantial contribution ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
monthly contributions to the pension scheme ☊ contribution ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
a controlled explosion ☊ controlled ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
to hold a convention ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
the Geneva convention ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. ☊ cover ☊
a cushion cover ☊ cover ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. ☊ create ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production ☊ cut ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
emotionally damaged children ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
a debate on abortion ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
The club is £4 million in debt. ☊ debt ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
Christmas decorations ☊ decoration ☊
a table decoration ☊ decoration ☊
the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door ☊ decoration ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
a decreasing population ☊ decrease ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The motion was defeated by 19 votes. ☊ defeat ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a delicate child/constitution ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
a brief/general description of the software ☊ description ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
the novelist's powers of description ☊ description ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
the reception desk ☊ desk ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
the destruction of the rainforests ☊ destruction ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
a detailed description/analysis/study ☊ detailed ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
fierce/grim/dogged determination ☊ determination ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. ☊ different ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
a direct answer/question ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. ☊ direction ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
Tom went off in the direction of home. ☊ direction ☊
She glanced in his direction. ☊ direction ☊
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. ☊ direction ☊
The road was blocked in both directions. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
Has the wind changed direction? ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
a regional director ☊ director ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
a topic/subject for discussion ☊ discussion ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
He was arrested on drug distribution charges. ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
distribution costs ☊ distribution ☊
worldwide distribution systems ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
the division sign (÷) ☊ division ☊
cell division ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
the downward trend in inflation ☊ downward ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
the final draft (= the final version) ☊ draft ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
a collection of children's drawings ☊ drawing ☊
to dress well/badly/fashionably/comfortably ☊ dress ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
an ear infection ☊ ear ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
a paperback/hardback edition ☊ edition ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
the electronic edition of 'The Guardian' ☊ edition ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor ☊ editor ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
a man of little education ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
health education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
the Education Department ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
a College of Education ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
She's an education major. ☊ education ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
election campaigns/results ☊ election ☊
to win/lose an election ☊ election ☊
to fight an election ☊ election ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
How many candidates are standing for election? ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
emotional language ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
emotionally disturbed children ☊ emotionally ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sth: 1 000 children entered the competition. ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
pollution of the environment ☊ environment ☊
the environmental impact of pollution ☊ environmental ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
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 ☊
10 million euro ☊ euro ☊
a 30-million-euro deal ☊ euro ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
The election was the main event of 2008. ☊ event ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
She gave an exact description of the attacker. ☊ exact ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
a post-mortem examination ☊ examination ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? ☊ exhibition ☊
an exhibition of old photographs ☊ exhibition ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The results exceeded our expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
to offer/provide an explanation ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion ☊ explosion ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
300 people were injured in the explosion. ☊ explosion ☊
a population explosion ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion in oil prices ☊ explosion ☊
to express fears/doubts/reservations ☊ express ☊
an old-fashioned expression ☊ expression ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
There was a worried expression on her face. ☊ expression ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
facial expressions ☊ expression ☊
an expression of support ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
What's your extension number? ☊ extension ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
a visa extension ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
Which direction are you facing? ☊ face ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
a fair complexion ☊ fair ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
free and fair elections ☊ fair ☊
his vision of a fairer, kinder society ☊ fair ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
a fairly typical reaction ☊ fairly ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
family ties/connections ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the new season's fashions ☊ fashion ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
a fashion designer/magazine/show ☊ fashion ☊
the world of fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the fashion industry ☊ fashion ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
to fear death/persecution/the unknown ☊ fear ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
a relatively unknown figure the world of fashion ☊ figure ☊
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the film version of the novel ☊ film ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
the finest collection of paintings in Europe ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
your first impressions ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
The hotel flies the European Union flag. ☊ flag ☊
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. ☊ flash ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
to control the direction of flow ☊ flow ☊
Election results flowed in throughout the night. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
Have you been following the basketball championships? ☊ follow ☊
Millions of people followed the trial on TV. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
He has trouble following simple instructions. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
the force of the blow/explosion/collision ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
an application/entry/order form ☊ form ☊
a reservation form ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
the former world champion ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
a fresh complexion ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
quotations from Shakespeare ☊ from ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
a car with high fuel consumption ☊ fuel ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ function ☊
The sofa also functions as a bed. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
the company's pension fund ☊ fund ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
Have you any further questions? ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
future generations ☊ future ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
garbage collection ☊ garbage ☊
a gas station ☊ gas ☊
a gas explosion/leak ☊ gas ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ general ☊
They gave a general description of the man. ☊ general ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
the younger/older generation ☊ generation ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
a generation ago ☊ generation ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. ☊ glass ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
Thank you, good question. ☊ good ☊
The piano was in good condition. ☊ good ☊
Is religion always a force for good? ☊ good ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
The wedding was a very grand occasion. ☊ grand ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
a football/recreation/sports, etc. ground ☊ ground ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
population growth ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
The television comes with a year's guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
We have accommodation for 500 guests. ☊ guest ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall ☊ hall ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
a hard choice/question ☊ hard ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
The explosion damaged his hearing. ☊ hearing ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
a high level of pollution ☊ high ☊
A high proportion of our staff are female. ☊ high ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
a region of gently rolling hills ☊ hill ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
She held the title of world champion for three years. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
Hold this position for a count of 10. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
poor housing conditions ☊ housing ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
a hurt look/expression ☊ hurt ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
a vivid/fertile imagination ☊ imagination ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment ☊ impact ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
a big impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
a general/an overall impression ☊ impression ☊
an initial/a lasting impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth ☊ impression ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
She gives the impression of being very busy. ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
independence celebrations ☊ independence ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
indication (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the world indoor 200 metres champion ☊ indoor ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
an ear/throat, etc. infection ☊ infection ☊
to spread an infection ☊ infection ☊
the influence of the climate on agricultural production ☊ influence ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. ☊ insert ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
the Smithsonian Institution ☊ institution ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. ☊ instruction ☊
He phoned you on my instructions. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
an interruption to the power supply ☊ interruption ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
She was sliding into depression. ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
a brief introduction ☊ introduction ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
Have you ordered the wedding invitations yet? ☊ invitation ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job ☊ job ☊
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. ☊ join ☊
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. ☊ join ☊
inflammation of the knee joint ☊ joint ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
jump (from...) (to...): Sales jumped from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion. ☊ jump ☊
a ski jump champion ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
the world junior tennis championships ☊ junior ☊
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. ☊ just ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
to treat sb with kindness and consideration ☊ kindness ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
'What a ridiculous situation!' 'I know.' ☊ I know ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
the ladies' golf championship ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
the language of the legal profession ☊ language ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
A large proportion of old people live alone. ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
the latest craze/fashion/trend ☊ latest ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. ☊ latter ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
to lead an expedition ☊ lead ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ lead ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
union leaders ☊ leader ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
United were league champions last season. ☊ league ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Turn left at the intersection. ☊ left ☊
the legal profession/system ☊ legal ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
low/high pollution levels ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
We were just making light conversation. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. ☊ logical ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
I looked it up in the dictionary. ☊ look sth up ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
The company has announced net losses of $1.5 million. ☊ loss ☊
She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. ☊ low ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
a magic spell/charm/potion/trick ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
She made her objections clear. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
a male-dominated profession ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. ☊ put sb/sth on the map ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
punctuation marks ☊ mark ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
the medical profession ☊ medical ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
party/union members ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
a mile-long procession ☊ mile ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
a population of half a million ☊ million ☊
tens of millions of dollars ☊ million ☊
It must be worth a million (= pounds, dollars, etc.) ☊ million ☊
I still have a million things to do. ☊ million ☊
There were millions of people there. ☊ million ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
a/one millionth of a second ☊ millionth ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
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 ☊
a fashion model ☊ model ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
the relationship between mother and baby ☊ mother ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
a murder case/investigation/trial ☊ murder ☊
a musical production/entertainment ☊ musical ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
a national election ☊ national ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
nature conservation ☊ nature ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. ☊ near ☊
to fulfil an emotional need ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
She was of a nervous disposition. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous condition/disorder/disease ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
non-fiction ☊ non- ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. ☊ nothing like ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear explosion/attack/war ☊ nuclear ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
There's no obvious solution to the problem. ☊ obvious ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
I've met him on several occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
a story of passion ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
The old man lay propped up on cushions. ☊ old ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
on one occasion ☊ on ☊
Please report to reception on arrival. ☊ on ☊
to live on a pension/a student grant ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
She's on extension 2401. ☊ on ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
Chop the onions finely. ☊ onion ☊
French onion soup ☊ onion ☊
It was only a suggestion. ☊ only ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
their open display of affection ☊ open ☊
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. ☊ open ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ 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 ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
I've recently changed my opinion of her. ☊ opinion ☊
Everyone had an opinion on the subject. ☊ opinion ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
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 ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
opponents of abortion ☊ opponent ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (for sth/for doing sth): There was no opportunity for further discussion. ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) ☊ opposition ☊
He's gone to work for the opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
the leader of the Opposition ☊ opposition ☊
Opposition MPs/parties ☊ opposition ☊
the Opposition spokesman on education ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
There are various options open to you. ☊ option ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
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 ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
the World Health Organization ☊ organization ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
Are there any other questions? ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
I think you owe us an explanation. ☊ owe ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
the pain of separation ☊ pain ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
a panel discussion ☊ panel ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
the ruling/opposition party ☊ party ☊
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark. ☊ pass ☊
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed right by my front door. ☊ pass by (sb/sth) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. ☊ past ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
a state pension ☊ pension ☊
to live on a pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
a pension fund ☊ pension ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population ☊ perhaps ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. ☊ permission ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
fashion photography by David Burn ☊ photography ☊
They are having a physical relationship. ☊ physical ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. ☊ pile ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. ☊ point ☊
She pointed in my direction. ☊ point ☊
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. ☊ point ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The receptionist smiled politely. ☊ politely ☊
the internal politics of the legal profession ☊ politics ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
to reduce levels of environmental pollution ☊ pollution ☊
beaches covered with pollution ☊ pollution ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) ☊ poor ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
Muslims make up 55% of the population. ☊ population ☊
an increase in population ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
Japan has a population of nearly 130 million. ☊ population ☊
to control population growth ☊ population ☊
population density ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. ☊ position ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position ☊ position ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
She has made her position very clear. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
What would you do in my position? ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. ☊ position ☊
a sitting/kneeling/lying position ☊ position ☊
Keep the box in an upright position. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
Where would be the best position for the lights? ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
Is everybody in position? ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
There are several possible explanations. ☊ possible ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
Preparation for the party started early. ☊ preparation ☊
food preparation ☊ preparation ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
wedding preparations ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
the invention of printing ☊ printing ☊
production and printing costs ☊ printing ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
a consultation process ☊ process ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
the products of the reaction ☊ product ☊
wheat/oil/car, etc. production ☊ production ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
production costs ☊ production ☊
a production process ☊ production ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
a new production of 'King Lear' ☊ production ☊
Every year the school puts on a musical production. ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession ☊ profession ☊
to enter/go into/join a profession ☊ profession ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
He was an electrician by profession. ☊ profession ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
professional qualifications/skills ☊ professional ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
an opportunity for professional development ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
Many of the performers were very professional. ☊ professional ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
a professional golfer ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the world of professional football ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a top golf professional ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
Please be quiet—examination in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
a job with excellent promotion prospects ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. ☊ proper ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
data protection laws ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
the publication date ☊ publication ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
the earth's gravitational pull ☊ pull ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. ☊ purchase ☊
They purchased the land for $1 million. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
to pursue legal action ☊ pursue ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
to put forward a suggestion ☊ put sth forward ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
to ask/answer a question ☊ question ☊
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? ☊ question ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Question 3 was very difficult. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
Let's look at the question of security. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
He fired three shots in quick succession. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
a radio programme/station ☊ radio ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. ☊ rapid ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
It was rather a difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
reincarnation ☊ re- ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
a skilled driver with quick reactions ☊ reaction ☊
to have an allergic reaction to a drug ☊ reaction ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. ☊ reaction ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
the reception area ☊ reception ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
the reception desk ☊ reception ☊
a wedding reception ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
They hosted a reception for 75 guests. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
good/bad reception ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
a record collection ☊ record ☊
the recording of financial transactions ☊ recording ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available ☊ reduction ☊
There has been some reduction in unemployment. ☊ reduction ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. ☊ reduction ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
to refer to a dictionary ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions ☊ region ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
the Basque region of Spain ☊ region ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
regional councils/elections/newspapers ☊ regional ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
US-Chinese relations ☊ relation ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ relation ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
Is he any relation to you? ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ relationship ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
an inverse relationship ☊ relationship ☊
a father-son relationship ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
the position of the sun relative to the earth ☊ relative ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
to monitor radiation releases ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
the Jewish religion ☊ religion ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
religious education (= education about religion) ☊ religious ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. ☊ remarkably ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
to remove problems/obstacles/objections ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
repeat sth: to repeat a question ☊ repeat ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
The union represents over 200 000 teachers. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
a union representative ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
to have a good/bad reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. ☊ resistance ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
the allocation of limited resources ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. ☊ respect ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
to be in a position of responsibility ☊ responsibility ☊
a responsible job/position ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions ☊ restriction ☊
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth ☊ restriction ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
the election results ☊ result ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
a retirement pension ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
Caution! This truck is reversing. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
Have you started your revision yet? ☊ revision ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 ☊ revolution ☊
to start a revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
She hitched a ride to the station. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
Take a right turn at the intersection. ☊ right ☊
He sold the rights for $2 million. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
onion rings ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ rub ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
The proposed solution was ruled out as too expensive. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
a safe subject for discussion ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
We watched the lions from the safety of the car. ☊ safety ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
a look/smile of satisfaction ☊ satisfaction ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich). ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary infection ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
He made no secret of his ambition (= he didn't try to hide it). ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
the brass section of an orchestra ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
the sports section of the newspaper ☊ section ☊
The report has a section on accidents at work. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The library has a large biology section. ☊ section ☊
the tail section of the plane ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
selection criteria ☊ selection ☊
the selection process ☊ selection ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. ☊ selection ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
a senior post/position ☊ senior ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
It happened on three separate occasions. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
a legal separation ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
a photo/recording/training, etc. session ☊ session ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
Two soccer fans plunged to their deaths after a heavy drinking session. ☊ session ☊
a session of the UN General Assembly ☊ session ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
a severe expression ☊ severe ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ shake ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He shot himself during a fit of depression. ☊ shoot ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
a simple solution ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
The foundations of the building are starting to sink. ☊ sink ☊
to work on a building/construction site ☊ site ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
the present economic/financial/political, etc. situation ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
to slice (up) onions ☊ slice ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
a slightly different version ☊ slightly ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
soil erosion ☊ soil ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
Do you have a better solution? ☊ solution ☊
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. ☊ solution ☊
an alkaline solution ☊ solution ☊
saline solution ☊ solution ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
Here are some of our suggestions. ☊ some ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
a source of confusion ☊ source ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
He tuned to another station. ☊ station ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
a petrol station ☊ station ☊
a gas station ☊ station ☊
an agricultural research station ☊ station ☊
a pollution monitoring station ☊ station ☊
I get off at the next station. ☊ station ☊
the main station ☊ station ☊
Penn Station ☊ station ☊
a train station ☊ station ☊
a railway station ☊ station ☊
a tube/an underground station ☊ station ☊
a subway station ☊ station ☊
a bus/coach station ☊ station ☊
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 ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
to have a steady relationship ☊ steady ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
We need more laws to stop pollution. ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station stop. ☊ stop ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
the strength of public opinion ☊ strength ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
The lion crouched ready to strike. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
Where's all my stuff (= my possessions)? ☊ stuff ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
Do you have any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
summary justice/execution ☊ summary ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
Five suspects have been detained for questioning. ☊ suspect ☊
They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
He was arrested on suspicion of murder. ☊ suspicion ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
the teaching profession ☊ teaching ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
a colour television ☊ television ☊
a widescreen television ☊ television ☊
a plasma screen television ☊ television ☊
to turn the television on/off ☊ television ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement ☊ temporary ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
nervous tension ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a tension headache ☊ tension ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
a thoroughly professional performance ☊ thoroughly ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
Pollution is threatening marine life. ☊ threaten ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
emotional ties ☊ tie ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
It was on the way to the station. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
research tools like questionnaires ☊ tool ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
I'll turn the television on. ☊ turn sth on ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
They were unhappy with their accommodation. ☊ unhappy ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I've joined the union. ☊ union ☊
a union member ☊ union ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
the former Soviet Union ☊ union ☊
the European Union ☊ union ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Northern Ireland's union with Britain ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
You look tired—you should take a vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
a vacation home ☊ vacation ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
varied opinions ☊ varied ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
the latest version of the software package ☊ version ☊
the de luxe/luxury version ☊ version ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. ☊ roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
How do you view your position within the company? ☊ view ☊
view sb/sth with sth: She viewed him with suspicion. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
the violence of the eruption ☊ violence ☊
There was a violent reaction from the public. ☊ violent ☊
a violent explosion ☊ violent ☊
a virus infection ☊ virus ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision ☊ vision ☊
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) ☊ vision ☊
Cats have good night vision. ☊ vision ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. ☊ vision ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
a leader of vision ☊ vision ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ voice ☊
There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions. ☊ vote ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
a wave of opposition/protest/violence, etc. ☊ wave ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
The inscription on the coin had worn away. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
a wedding ceremony/reception ☊ wedding ☊
a two-week vacation ☊ week ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
He's a man whose opinion I respect. ☊ whose ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
wind speed/direction ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
the Champions League winners ☊ winner ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
He looked at her with a hurt expression. ☊ with ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
a word-for-word translation ☊ word for word ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
the working population ☊ working ☊
poor working conditions ☊ working ☊
I have a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ working ☊
the world of fashion ☊ world ☊
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. ☊ worry ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
written instructions ☊ written ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million—yes!—£2 million! ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊
the nation's youth ☊ youth ☊
zero inflation ☊ zero ☊
question ☊ je suis gêné de répondre à cette question ☊
rapport ☊ je propose que le rapport du comité soit adopté ☊
situation ☊ dans des situations aussi difficiles, il faut trancher ☊
national ☊ il y avait l’intérêt national français ☊
région ☊ la région a connu une cinquantaine de massacres ☊
condition ☊ l’unité de la condition humaine ☊
international ☊ elle jouit également d’une excellente réputation internationale ☊
million ☊ un quart de million d’articles ont été distribués ☊
information ☊ ces dirigeants ont décidé de taire ces informations ☊
action ☊ le président devrait éviter des actions irréfléchies ☊
relation ☊ il y a là une relation intéressante à explorer ☊
décision ☊ parfois, vos décisions nous déçoivent ☊
position ☊ ils ne changent pas de position à ce sujet ☊
commission ☊ on a mis cette commission enplace pour revoir cette question importante ☊
attention ☊ il se lève pour attirer notre attention ☊
poste ☊ le chef de poste haussa les épaules ☊
milliard ☊ le déficit budgétaire a atteint 226,3 milliards de francs ☊
population ☊ une partie de la population s’enfonce dans la précarité ☊
fonction ☊ vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
organisation ☊ plus grande devient l’organisation, plus il y a de règles ☊
nation ☊ elle bouscule sérieusement les droits des nations ☊
direction ☊ je n’osais aller dans cette direction ☊
solution ☊ il n’existe pas de solution miracle ☊
mission ☊ si quelqu’un apprend notre mission, on échoue ☊
création ☊ nous nous battons depuis la création de notre parti ☊
production ☊ ce serait une maison de production plutôt qu’une société ☊
union ☊ cette définition devrait comprendre les unions homosexuelles et lesbiennes ☊
discuter ☊ personne ne discute ses ordres ☊
avis ☊ j’ai changé d’avis ☊
intervention ☊ je suis favorable aux interventions extérieures ☊
opération ☊ les opérations militaires continuent du côté serbe ☊
opinion ☊ notre opinion et notre politique doivent être crédibles ☊
intention ☊ je l’ai fait avec les meilleures intentions ☊
proposition ☊ sa proposition soulève certaines questions ☊
impression ☊ oui, c’est l’impression que j’ai eue ☊
motion ☊ la motion définitive était validée par Nicolas Sarkozy ☊
élection ☊ l’élection présidentielle en Russie est prévue l’été prochain ☊
enquête ☊ cela coûte cher de faire enquête sur les activités criminelles ☊
égard ☊ rien n’est prévu à cet égard ☊
discussion ☊ j’ai eu une discussion avec elle ☊
transport ☊ il nous faut un transport plus rapide ☊
institution ☊ nous devons réformer ces institutions ☊
négociation ☊ il se présente à la table de négociation ☊
réaction ☊ j’estime que leur réaction est naturelle ☊
disposition ☊ elle tenait de notre père une disposition mélancolique ☊
expression ☊ cette expression a un sens extrêmement simple ☊
protection ☊ on voudrait créer des aires de protection marines ☊
association ☊ l’association a vocation à être une entreprise ☊
opposition ☊ il est membre de l’opposition officielle ☊
construction ☊ son rôle dans la construction du produit final ☊
reprise ☊ elle l’a prouvé à maintes reprises ☊
éducation ☊ l’éducation est devenue obligatoire ☊
professionnel ☊ il est entré dans la vie professionnelle voilà huit ans ☊
concurrence ☊ Pékin est en concurrence avec Paris ☊
déclaration ☊ nous devons répondre à cette déclaration ☊
application ☊ l’accord sera mis en application ☊
communication ☊ aucun moyen de communication n’a été fermé par le gouvernement ☊
recommandation ☊ nous avons fait neuf recommandations précises ☊
administration ☊ les administrations précédentes ont perdu toute autorité ☊
émission ☊ une émission de télé passe, les écrits restent ☊
établissement ☊ l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important ☊
interroger ☊ on doit vous interroger sur ces événements ☊
exception ☊ vous ne pouvez pas faire une exception? ☊
mode ☊ on a souvent critiqué le mode de recrute- ment des juges ☊
fonctionner ☊ le processus fonctionne, et fonctionne bien ☊
version ☊ vous avez entendu les deux versions de l’incident ☊
règlement ☊ il existe déjà des règlements dans ce secteur ☊
régional ☊ il existe toujours deux taux régionaux ☊
télévision ☊ elle t’a vu à la télévision ☊
retraite ☊ c’était un rocker à la retraite ☊
conclusion ☊ la conclusion du rapporteur semble raisonnable ☊
libération ☊ nous exigeons la libération de nos cama- rades ☊
exceptionnel ☊ le plan d’action est exceptionnel ☊
supplémentaire ☊ voilà un exemple supplémentaire ☊
édition ☊ c’est la fin de cette première édition d’informations ☊
formule ☊ je garderai toujours cette formule ☊
résolution ☊ il est important que nous adoptions cette résolution ☊
constitution ☊ premièrement, nous devons respecter la constitution ☊
participation ☊ comment qualifieriez-vous votre participa- tion? ☊
évolution ☊ la rapidité de cette évolution n’est pas surprenante ☊
tradition ☊ il faut s’enraciner dans ses traditions ☊
concours ☊ vous avez gagné le concours? ☊
génération ☊ une nouvelle génération prend le pouvoir ☊
réflexion ☊ elle le surprend en pleine réflexion ☊
station ☊ il a traîné dans la station toute la journée ☊
explication ☊ il doit y avoir une explication rationnelle ☊
publication ☊ vous pouvez parler de vos publications? ☊
consommation ☊ cela aura un impact sur la consommation ☊
reconnaissance ☊ les fêtes musulmanes n’avaient aucune reconnaissance officielle ☊
entretien ☊ je devais réaliser un entretien pour un mensuel ☊
division ☊ l’Irak disposait de trois divisions près de la frontière ☊
obligation ☊ nous avons une obligation morale de redresser les torts du passé ☊
séance ☊ elle se souvient d’une séance particulièrement pénible ☊
durée ☊ il faudrait alors augmenter la durée du travail ☊
représentation ☊ votre souci est la représentation des femmes ☊
fête ☊ c’est une fête privée ☊
réduction ☊ il parle aussi des réductions d’impôt ☊
coopération ☊ nous ne bénéficions pas toujours d’une coopération sérieuse de leur part ☊
vision ☊ nous avons sur ce sujet une vision commune ☊
convention ☊ la convention relative aux droits de l’enfant ☊
syndicat ☊ ça n’appartient pas au syndicat ☊
notion ☊ par contre, je n’ai aucune notion de médecine ☊
traditionnel ☊ il faut maintenir des cultures traditionnelles ☊
trafic ☊ le week-end, en revanche, le trafic doit être normal ☊
métier ☊ c’est déjà plus qu’un métier, c’est une profession ☊
modification ☊ d’autres modifications sont aussi apportées à la convention ☊
définition ☊ je voudrais savoir quelle est sa définition d’égalité ☊
renseignement ☊ je cherche des renseignements sur la femme qui a été tuée ☊
fonctionnement ☊ laissez-moi vous expliquer le fonction- nement de ce système ☊
prévision ☊ l’économie mondiale a surpassé toutes les prévisions ☊
séparation ☊ la séparation tend à devenir une invasion ☊
révolution ☊ la révolution allemande était sans avenir ☊
calcul ☊ une erreur de calcul figurait dans votre facture ☊
enseignement ☊ c’est dans l’enseignement que j’ai acquis mes cheveux blancs ☊
instruction ☊ je ne reçois aucune instruction de l’industrie nucléaire ☊
réalisation ☊ un lancement d’opération demande la réalisation d’une action ☊
autorisation ☊ j’ai besoin d’une autorisation ☊
religion ☊ l’Islam est une religion de paix et de tolérance ☊
conséquent ☊ il semble, par conséquent, que nous soyons face à une contradiction ☊
dimension ☊ nous connaissions un univers à trois dimensions ☊
présentation ☊ j’ai écouté avec intérêt la présentation de mon collègue ☊
vacance ☊ moi, j’ai interrompu mes vacances ☊
commissaire ☊ excusez-moi, je vois que le commissaire vient d’arriver ☊
réputation ☊ nous sommes fiers de notre réputation ☊
conversation ☊ notre conversation a duré deux heures ☊
confusion ☊ j’ai cru mourir de confusion ☊
précision ☊ il faut une certaine précision dans la loi ☊
contribution ☊ nous reconnaissons leur contribution dans le domaine médical ☊
tension ☊ parler pour briser la tension ☊
mentionner ☊ ces points ont déjà été mentionnés par le rapporteur ☊
exécution ☊ dans sa cellule, avant l’exécution, il en refuse les secours ☊
pension ☊ elle ira directement du camp en pension ☊
exploitation ☊ il s’agit d’une exploitation intellectuelle de l’enfant ☊
manifestation ☊ on en attendait des manifestations spectaculaires ☊
logement ☊ ils ont trouvé un logement et fait venir leur famille ☊
émotion ☊ je fis de mon émotion un événement ☊
observation ☊ j’ai trouvé l’observation astucieuse ☊
passion ☊ lirait-il avec passion les journaux? ☊
attentat ☊ il s’agit d’un attentat de la guérilla ☊
distribution ☊ j’ai participé à un programme de distribution de petits déjeuners ☊
proportion ☊ la fréquence des agressions atteint des proportions alarmantes ☊
destruction ☊ votre salut est sa destruction ☊
critère ☊ selon quels critères ces traits sont-ils sélectionnés? ☊
réception ☊ les mêmes invités étaient présents à chaque réception ☊
transmission ☊ cette transmission est vraiment excellente ☊
fédération ☊ les fonctionnaires étaient convoqués par leurs fédérations ☊
médicament ☊ je crois en les médicaments génériques peu coûteux ☊
prudence ☊ la prudence est la meilleure attitude à adopter ☊
liaison ☊ les liaisons ferroviaires ont été interrompues ☊
consultation ☊ après consultation confidentielle des professeurs ☊
contester ☊ l’art conteste le réel ☊
détermination ☊ il peut avoir sans doute des déterminations égoïstes ☊
considération ☊ j’aimerais que vous preniez en considération ma suggestion ☊
scolaire ☊ je veux juste finir l’année scolaire avec mes amis ☊
interprétation ☊ vous pouvez être en désaccord avec mon interprétation ☊
orientation ☊ je suis d’orientation homosexuelle ☊
distinction ☊ il y a une distinction sémantique importante à faire ☊
collaboration ☊ c’est cette collaboration qui a mené aux progrès ☊
conviction ☊ vous avez agi selon vos convictions ☊
évaluation ☊ il faudrait procéder à une évaluation avant de le faire ☊
installation ☊ on accordera une très grande importance aux installations ☊
provisoire ☊ son fils était maintenu en détention provisoire ☊
trouble ☊ la cause de ces troubles reste mal connue ☊
occupation ☊ lire et faire l’amour sont ses occupations préférées ☊
conception ☊ c’est notre conception de la politesse ☊
satisfaction ☊ il rougit de satisfaction modeste ☊
explosion ☊ une autre explosion a eu lieu presque au même moment ☊
orienter ☊ il orientera les antennes à 140 degrés ☊
diffusion ☊ la diffusion débridée d’armes crée de nouvelles menaces ☊
indice ☊ cet indice était d’ailleurs inutile ☊
promotion ☊ on a un budget pour de la promotion ☊
section ☊ il y a aussi une section en français ☊
connexion ☊ il y a donc une connexion profonde entre science et technologie ☊
option ☊ il ne leur reste donc qu’une option ☊
profession ☊ vous faites honte à votre profession! ☊
forcément ☊ les deux ne sont pas forcément liées ☊
précaution ☊ t’as pris tes précautions? ☊
rédaction ☊ j’ai terminé la rédaction de ma thèse ☊
composition ☊ le roman se développe comme une composition musicale ☊
accusation ☊ il s’agit d’une accusation très grave ☊
invitation ☊ nous lui enverrons bien sûr une invitation ☊
constitutionnel ☊ je suis un praticien du droit constitutionnel ☊
immigration ☊ son passeport portait un cachet d’immigration ☊
ambition ☊ je n’avais aucune ambition d’écrire des livres ☊
sanction ☊ le Congrès américain vote des sanctions contre l’Afrique du Sud ☊
circulation ☊ la circulation des trains locaux a été suspendue ☊
cotisation ☊ les cotisations doivent augmenter ☊
affirmation ☊ j’ai été étonnée de cette affirmation ☊
destination ☊ quelle est votre destination rêvée? ☊
fabrication ☊ après ces deux échecs, la fabrication fut abandonnée ☊
inflation ☊ l’inflation est en train de devenir un problème ☊
transition ☊ la transition a démobilisé les forces sociales ☊
adoption ☊ je propose l’adoption de cette motion ☊
session ☊ il y a seulement eu une session de débriefing ☊
transformation ☊ la recherche scientifique est constamment en transformation ☊
discrimination ☊ ils ont toujours été victime de discrimination ☊
contradiction ☊ il y a une contradiction entre les deux ☊
concentration ☊ il perd sa concentration, donc son sens ☊
remise ☊ c’est la remise en ordre du clan au pouvoir ☊
exposition ☊ ça sera ta meilleure exposition ☊
fusion ☊ ceci renforcera notre fusion organique ☊
innovation ☊ les entreprises maintiennent leurs efforts d’innovation ☊
sélection ☊ notons que la sélection, dans ce contexte, signifie un tri ☊
fondation ☊ les fondations seront conçues après étude du sol ☊
apparition ☊ l’araignée a fait une nouvelle apparition ☊
allusion ☊ le texte auquel vous faites allusion date de 1989 ☊
délégation ☊ notre délégation a été accueillie à l’aéroport ☊
champion ☊ il deviendra un champion en un rien de temps ☊
préparation ☊ un document à ce sujet est en préparation ☊
possession ☊ il était en possession de matériel d’intérêt ☊
rejet ☊ le Soudan réaffirme son rejet absolu des menaces ☊
révolutionnaire ☊ je veux mourir en révolutionnaire ☊
prévention ☊ nous faisons de la prévention auprès des jeunes enfants ☊
intégration ☊ les immigrants ont payé leur intégration au prix fort ☊
accueil ☊ l’émission a reçu un très bon accueil ☊
indication ☊ suis mes indications à la lettre ☊
faculté ☊ sa faculté de travail est énorme ☊
suppression ☊ Lucent avait annoncé la suppression de 900 emplois ☊
gare ☊ on retrouve le mec à la gare ☊
restriction ☊ nous sommes aussi en faveur de cette restriction ☊
civilisation ☊ on cherchait des signes de civilisation ☊
législation ☊ une législation européenne serait libérale par définition ☊
condamnation ☊ le jury doit prononcer sa condamnation vendredi ☊
expansion ☊ on est dans une ère d’expansion ☊
répartition ☊ je suis pour la répartition des tâches ☊
compétition ☊ la compétition est donc très ouverte et féroce ☊
progression ☊ ces capacités sont en faible progression ☊
coordination ☊ la coordination est considérée comme un problème de gestion ☊
quête ☊ au lycée, la quête de popularité est une guerre ☊
abandon ☊ c’est ce qu’on appelle un abandon de poste ☊
acquisition ☊ nous ne souhaitons ni fusion ni acquisition ☊
tranche ☊ il tient une tranche serrée dans sa main ☊
adaptation ☊ je fais surtout des adaptations d’auteurs étrangers ☊
imagination ☊ mon imagination folle m’a trompée ☊
coalition ☊ un soldat de la coalition a été blessé dans l’opération ☊
révision ☊ il y aura une révision périodique du régime ☊
agression ☊ les agressions contre les femmes ont augmenté ☊
partage ☊ la frontière régie jusqu’au partage de l’ombre et de la lumière ☊
description ☊ nous commençons par une brève description de mon père ☊
répétition ☊ on recommence les répétitions ce soir ☊
diminution ☊ les stocks de poissons sont en diminution, voire en disparition ☊
collection ☊ j’ai une collection des lettres inédites de Freud ☊
privatisation ☊ la privatisation des entreprises du Kosovo a enfin commencé ☊
correspondance ☊ il avait brûlé un tas de correspondances, de carnets de notes ☊
violation ☊ cela constitue une violation de sa probation ☊
compensation ☊ nous avons offert une compensation aux provinces qui ont perdu de l’argent ☊
combinaison ☊ il était le seul à avoir la combinaison et tu l’as tué ☊
traduction ☊ alors, lis la traduction ☊
compréhension ☊ je vous suis reconnaissant de votre compréhension ☊
réglementation ☊ ces réglementations échappent au contrôle des parlementaires ☊
illusion ☊ ne nous faisons pas d’illusions ☊
clôture ☊ la clôture est trop haute ☊
télécommunication ☊ le secteur des télécommunications a connu la plus forte hausse ☊
succession ☊ c’est une succession de catastrophes ☊
ambitieux ☊ les socialistes appuient un plan ambitieux ☊
introduction ☊ nous ne pouvons accepter l’introduction d’amendements ☊
pétition ☊ je voudrais déposer cette pétition ☊
renseigner ☊ renseigne-moi, je veux savoir ☊
ordonnance ☊ le policier ignore si l’ordonnance est encore en vigueur ☊
rayon ☊ un rayon de lune traversait la chambre ☊
transaction ☊ le montant de la transaction n’a pas été dévoilé ☊
démonstration ☊ il a répondu par une démonstration de force ☊
infraction ☊ ceux qui commettent des infractions doivent payer ☊
championnat ☊ elle a participé à 15 championnats canadiens en neuf ans ☊
pourcentage ☊ elles calculent les pourcentages sur leurs profits ☊
syndical ☊ le mouvement syndical devra lui aussi être aidé ☊
sagesse ☊ j’ai profité énormément de sa sagesse ☊
objection ☊ il n’y pas d’objections de votre part ☊
correction ☊ alors j’ai fait cette correction ☊
vocation ☊ c’est là qu’il trouva sa vocation ☊
nomination ☊ j’ai été très heureux d’apprendre votre nomination ☊
compagnon ☊ il invitait souvent des compagnons de son âge à venir ☊
opérationnel ☊ tous les systèmes sont opérationnels ☊
enregistrement ☊ pour moi, les enregistrements falsifient la psychanalyse ☊
fondement ☊ l’avenir reposait sur ces fondements ☊
élimination ☊ il avait programmé l’élimination des paysans ☊
loger ☊ nous savons maintenant où ils se logent ☊
classement ☊ tes classements aux courses ont été excellents l’an dernier ☊
pollution ☊ il y a des risques importants de pollution ☊
attribution ☊ certaines attributions en matière nucléaire relèvent encore des états ☊
rémunération ☊ comment jugez-vous la rémunération des dirigeants français ☊
vérification ☊ arrêtez-le au coin pour vérification ☊
échéance ☊ le contrat arrive à échéance dans quelques mois ☊
citation ☊ j’aimerai mentionner quelques citations ☊
reconstruction ☊ après notre victoire, la reconstruction sera très rapide ☊
extension ☊ on craint surtout l’extension de la guerre civile ☊
additionnel ☊ elle n’a pas besoin de fonds additionnels ☊
mondialisation ☊ je suis pour une mondialisation avec des règles éthiques ☊
conventionnel ☊ ces missiles étaient équipés de têtes conventionnelles ☊
interrogation ☊ je laisse toutes ces interrogations à votre réflexion ☊
centrale ☊ ce devait être la plus grande centrale électrique au gaz naturel ☊
continuité ☊ nous sommes conscients de la continuité de cet effort ☊
permission ☊ avec votre permission, je me retire ☊
reproduction ☊ j’ai une superbe collection de reproductions ☊
détention ☊ il existe des règles sur la détention de prisonniers ☊
inscription ☊ c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque? ☊
institutionnel ☊ là, plus aucun lieu institutionnel ne les protège ☊
confédération ☊ les quatre confédérations ont arrêté leur décision mardi ☊
projection ☊ il y avait des projections sur un écran ☊
suggestion ☊ cette suggestion enchanta le directeur ☊
corruption ☊ la population souffre de la corruption des politiciens ☊
discrétion ☊ elle était connue pour son absolue discrétion ☊
identification ☊ il n’a pas de papiers d’identification ☊
aspiration ☊ nous devons répondre aux aspirations de ces pays ☊
exclusion ☊ la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale sont en grave augmentation ☊
tentation ☊ des tentations lui revinrent à l’esprit ☊
chantier ☊ je vais louer du matériel de chantier ☊
inspection ☊ je dois faire une inspection sur place très minutieuse ☊
révélation ☊ ce livre a été pour moi une révélation ☊
concession ☊ toute négociation est faite de concessions mutuelles ☊
assassinat ☊ quiconque meurt de faim meurt d’un assassinat ☊
domination ☊ il faut craindre une domination américaine excessive ☊
mention ☊ on n’a même pas fait mention du problème ☊
légende ☊ je lisais des contes et légendes mythologiques ☊
démission ☊ le conseil de direction veut ta démission sous 30 jours ☊
désordre ☊ il y a du désordre dans la cuisine ☊
dépression ☊ il ne se remettra pas de sa dernière dépression ☊
contestation ☊ il n’y a aucune contestation à cet égard ☊
inspiration ☊ j’ai eu l’inspiration pour faire cette peinture ☊
candidature ☊ ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée ☊
interpeller ☊ enfin, cinq personnes ont été interpellées ☊
pavillon ☊ il m’emmena bavarder dans le pavillon de la piscine ☊
sensation ☊ il y a une sensation de flottement quand tu cours ☊
répression ☊ la répression entraîne un surcroît d’activisme ☊
arbitrage ☊ l’arbitrage peut être long et coûteux ☊
réparation ☊ les travaux de réparation ont été arrêtés ☊
estimation ☊ c’est une estimation prudente ☊
mutation ☊ il peut identifier une mutation chez les patients affectés ☊
renouvellement ☊ nous appuyons le renouvellement de la licence de la station ☊
multinational ☊ on n’est pas une entreprise multinationale ☊
empreinte ☊ la police a retrouvé des empreintes ☊
attachement ☊ il éprouva une sorte d’attachement pour ce vieillard ☊
motivation ☊ cet assassinat n’aurait pas de motivations politiques ☊
protestation ☊ j’ai reçu des lettres de protestation ☊
suspension ☊ Pyongyang confirme publiquement la suspension des tirs de missiles ☊
publicitaire ☊ nous n’avons pratiquement pas de budget publicitaire ☊
tirage ☊ vous finirez par présenter le tirage du loto ☊
perception ☊ ça ne correspond pas à ma perception de la ville ☊
fiction ☊ ce livre est bien une fiction ☊
imposition ☊ il veut un taux d’imposition uniforme ☊
répercussion ☊ le transport a des répercussions sur tous les aspects de notre vie ☊
cohésion ☊ tant que cette situation durera, la cohésion ne sera jamais atteinte ☊
interruption ☊ elle parlait sans interruption, d’un air raisonnable ☊
prélèvement ☊ un prélèvement est, en réalité, une taxe ☊
logiciel ☊ il vous faudra peut-être réinstaller votre logiciel ☊
renvoi ☊ il allait demander ton renvoi de la police ☊
affrontement ☊ il y a eu des affrontements dans les rues ☊
compassion ☊ nous avons toujours réagi avec compassion ☊
barrage ☊ de nombreux barrages ont été érigés par la police ☊
conjoncture ☊ la conjoncture économique n’est plus la même ☊
étendue ☊ il fut surpris de l’étendue de son savoir ☊
assise ☊ l’équité est l’une des assises fondamentales ☊
propagation ☊ vous vous acheminez vers une propagation de votre théorie? ☊
implication ☊ ceci peut avoir d’énormes implications ☊
reflet ☊ mes livres sont le reflet de mes propres expériences ☊
requête ☊ la requête iranienne bloque les négociations ☊
manipulation ☊ la manipulation génétique n’est pas une bonne chose ☊
expédition ☊ je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition ☊
confirmation ☊ les syndicats veulent une confirmation écrite ☊
rationnel ☊ il y a une explication rationnelle à tout cela ☊
portion ☊ les pannes ont frappé de larges portions du sud de Moscou ☊
allocation ☊ il dirigeait l’allocation des ressources ☊
spéculation ☊ la fièvre de la spéculation a produit les mariages d’argent ☊
invention ☊ le calendrier est une invention humaine ☊
audition ☊ on a assisté aux auditions ☊
justification ☊ on ne saurait trouver de justification au terrorisme ☊
conservation ☊ quelles mesures de conservation peuvent être prises ☊
franchise ☊ vous parlez avec une grande franchise ☊
confession ☊ la confession de mes fautes me permet de recommencer ☊
suspens ☊ trop de questions vont rester en suspens ☊
dégradation ☊ il vient de subir une nouvelle dégradation ☊
invasion ☊ personne ne sait exactement combien l’invasion de l’Irak va coûter ☊
soupçon ☊ elle l’examina avec soupçon ☊
conversion ☊ pouvez-vous expliquer votre notion de conversion psychique? ☊
transitoire ☊ il y a installé l’administration transitoire ☊
apport ☊ cite-moi un seul apport positif de la technologie ☊
fonctionnel ☊ vous savez, tout est fonctionnel ☊
variation ☊ les variations peuvent être compensées ☊
groupement ☊ j’étais dans toutes sortes de groupements ☊
modernisation ☊ il va nous amener à poursuivre notre modernisation ☊
restauration ☊ la restauration emploie beaucoup de jeunes ☊
indemnisation ☊ jamais une période d’indemnisation n’a été aussi longue ☊
qualification ☊ on n’a pas passé les qualifications ☊
frappe ☊ les frappes aériennes ne vont résoudre aucun problème ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
mobilisation ☊ rapidement la mobilisation se construit dans la communauté éducative ☊
récession ☊ si on parle de récession, les gens n’achètent plus ☊
nationalité ☊ il avait la possibilité de choisir la nationalité française ☊
réconciliation ☊ une Europe unie a besoin de cette réconciliation ☊
aviation ☊ l’aviation israélienne avait mené une série de raids ☊
dictionnaire ☊ nous avons développé un dictionnaire assez élaboré ☊
rénovation ☊ les travaux de transformation et de rénovation iront également bon train ☊
provocation ☊ c’est de la provocation indue, non souhaitable et injustifiée ☊
réticence ☊ je ne ressens pas de réticence de la part des auteurs français ☊
pourparler ☊ on va bientôt participer à ces pourparlers ☊
surcroît ☊ la motivation financière venait de surcroît ☊
nationaliste ☊ qu’est-ce qu’on veut comme nationalistes? ☊
sanctionner ☊ la décision a été sanctionnée par le secrétaire général des Nations Unies ☊
admiration ☊ j’ai de l’admiration pour cet homme ☊
distorsion ☊ la distorsion peut réduire la durée de cet intervalle ☊
limitation ☊ il y a des limitations d’âge ☊
commissariat ☊ le commissariat local a été chargé de l’enquête ☊
confrontation ☊ comprendre n’est possible qu’après la confrontation ☊
appréciation ☊ les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain ☊
méfiance ☊ il refusait les médicaments toujours par méfiance ☊
extraction ☊ ce projet d’extraction minière constitue une agréable occasion de développement ☊
stabilisation ☊ la stabilisation du fonds est primordiale ☊
légion ☊ la légion remplit vaillamment sa mission ☊
affection ☊ l’affection grandit par l’épreuve ☊
hésitation ☊ je n’ai aucune hésitation à lui parler ☊
évasion ☊ il lui parla longuement de l’évasion ☊
substitution ☊ il y a la substitution du dialogue homme/machine au dialogue homme/femme ☊
réglementaire ☊ il démantèle la structure réglementaire de la loi actuellement en vigueur ☊
juridiction ☊ la haute juridiction a mis sa décision en délibéré ☊
prostitution ☊ on légalise la prostitution ☊
immobile ☊ je restais là, immobile ☊
navigation ☊ la navigation sur le Danube est bloquée depuis 18 mois ☊
frustration ☊ cela ne va pas sans frustration chez moi ☊
gendarmerie ☊ ils ont aussitôt alerté la gendarmerie ☊
déclin ☊ leur nombre est en déclin, mais ils sont encore assez nombreux ☊
fraction ☊ tu fais une fraction de ce que tu suis ☊
conditionnel ☊ le meurtrier pourra demander une libération conditionnelle ☊
délibération ☊ lisez la transcription des délibérations ☊
libéralisation ☊ la libéralisation économique est désormais quasiment achevée ☊
soumission ☊ le foulard symbolise la soumission à Dieu ☊
consigne ☊ il rappelle quelques consignes générales ☊
félicitation ☊ nous recevons de nombreuses lettres de félicitations ☊
fixation ☊ le peintre procède alors à une fixation ☊
encadrement ☊ le personnel d’encadrement des ateliers est réduit ☊
ratification ☊ le processus de ratification n’est pas mort ☊
emplacement ☊ les emplacements de camping sont séparés ☊
spécification ☊ il convient alors de respecter les spécifications supplémentaires ☊
documentation ☊ j’écris aussi des documentations en français ☊
accumulation ☊ il y a de dangereuses accumulations de neige ☊
essor ☊ cette ville a pris un nouvel essor économique et touristique ☊
rébellion ☊ la rébellion va éclater, des gouvernments vont tomber! ☊
désignation ☊ une désignation rapide et positive est nécessaire ☊
aveu ☊ je considère votre silence comme un aveu ☊
perturbation ☊ la circulation n’a pas connu d’importantes perturbations ☊
illustration ☊ les illustrations sont originales ☊
multiplication ☊ j’avais prédit une multiplication de travail pour l’automne ☊
configuration ☊ la configuration institutionnelle rendrait une partition très difficile ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
fourniture ☊ l’accord prévoit la fourniture de 3 millions de tonnes de pétrole ☊
retenue ☊ je me suis racontée sans aucune retenue ☊
dénonciation ☊ la dénonciation ne doit pas être acide ou sarcastique ☊
annulation ☊ l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires ☊
médiation ☊ les tentatives américaines de médiation ont continué ☊
traditionnellement ☊ traditionnellement, le cadre est un manager ☊
mécontentement ☊ les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés ☊
proportionnel ☊ dans le système proportionnel, chaque vote a la même valeur ☊
équation ☊ cette quantité se précise dans une équation ☊
détente ☊ ce n’est pas un week-end de détente ☊
questionner ☊ elle me questionnait sans cesse ☊
exploration ☊ rien ne vaut l’exploration du terrain ☊
précipitation ☊ la précipitation est rarement une bonne conseillère ☊
affectation ☊ il bâilla avec affectation ☊
justesse ☊ la question de la justesse se pose ☊
rente ☊ l’accumulation des rentes est funeste pour le monde occidental ☊
accélération ☊ l’accélération de la mondialisation économique ☊
obsession ☊ je suis devenue son obsession ☊
munition ☊ j’ai acheté toutes les munitions que je voulais ☊
résident ☊ j’ai rencontré presque tous les résidents ☊
détérioration ☊ la poste vous dédommagera de la détérioration des colis ☊
allégement ☊ il a effectué un allégement général des impôts ☊
concertation ☊ il faut travailler ensemble plus, en concertation ☊
interaction ☊ on est en interaction avec les membres de l’équipe des émissions ☊
agitation ☊ il semble indifférent à l’agitation dont il est cause ☊
harmonisation ☊ il y aura aussi un régime d’harmonisation des lois environnementales ☊
provisoirement ☊ je décidai provisoirement de m’en contenter ☊
compression ☊ toutes les compressions ont eu un prix très élevé ☊
exprès ☊ je ne le fais pas exprès ou plutôt ce n’est pas conscient ☊