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Cô ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1 He is me. ☊ Anh ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1 fish ☊ cá ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 the fish ☊ Con cá ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The fish bites. ☊ Con cá cắn. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The fish eats the mug. ☊ Con cá cắn cái ca. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The chicken eats the fish. ☊ Con gà ăn con cá. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The fish bites the mug. ☊ Con cá cắn cái ca. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The glove is at the train station. ☊ Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 ferris wheel ☊ Đu quay ☊ 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 He is hers. ☊ Anh ấy là của cô ấy. ☊ Possession I eat this chicken. ☊ Tôi ăn con gà này ☊ Demonstrative Determiners This is apple juice / This is the apple juice. ☊ Đây là nước ép táo. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners She is that bee. ☊ Cô ấy là con ong đó. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners That is me. ☊ Kia là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners This is me. ☊ Đây là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners You are this chicken. ☊ Bạn là con gà này. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners I hate this fish. ☊ Tôi ghét con cá này. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 He is rich. ☊ Anh ấy giàu. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 A brave fish ☊ Một con cá dũng cảm ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 She is forever mine. ☊ Cô ấy vĩnh viễn là của tôi. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 Do you eat fish or chicken? ☊ Bạn ăn cá hay gà? ☊ Basics 2 It is a bee. ☊ Nó là một con ong. ☊ Basics 2 She is American / an American. ☊ Cô ấy là người Mỹ. ☊ Basics 2 It is a sheet of paper. ☊ Nó là một tờ giấy. ☊ Basics 2 My name is ☊ Tên tôi là ☊ Common Phrases We speak English. ☊ Chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh. ☊ Common Phrases Say sorry in English. ☊ Nói xin lỗi bằng tiếng Anh. ☊ Common Phrases It is a newspaper. ☊ Nó là một tờ báo. ☊ Classifiers 1 fish ☊ cá ☊ Animals 1 I like this dragonfly. ☊ Tôi thích con chuồn chuồn này. ☊ Animals 1 She likes this dress. ☊ Cô ấy thích cái đầm này. ☊ Clothing Fish (food) ☊ Món cá ☊ Food Where is the shirt? ☊ Cái áo ở đâu? ☊ Questions 1 We practice speaking English. ☊ Chúng tôi luyện tập nói tiếng Anh. ☊ Verbs 1 He begins to study English. ☊ ☊ Verbs 1 It is a turtle. ☊ ☊ television ☊ tivi ☊ Objects The table is light brown. ☊ Chiếc bàn có màu nâu nhạt. ☊ Colors My shirt is light violet and deep gray. ☊ Cái áo của tôi có màu tím nhạt và xám đậm. ☊ Colors The banana is not yellow. ☊ Quả chuối không có màu vàng. ☊ Colors The lemon is yellow. ☊ Quả chanh có màu vàng. ☊ Colors Vietnamese is very hard. ☊ Tiếng Việt rất khó. ☊ Adjectives 1 English is very easy. ☊ Tiếng Anh rất dễ. ☊ Adjectives 1 My dog is very quick. ☊ Con chó của tôi rất nhanh. ☊ Adjectives 1 The pho is not cheap. ☊ Phở không rẻ. ☊ Adjectives 1 He is a funny man. ☊ Anh ấy là một người đàn ông hài hước. ☊ Adjectives 1 The tv is very expensive. ☊ Cái tivi rất đắt. ☊ Adjectives 1 I love him because he is honest. ☊ Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. ☊ Adjectives 1 Pho is not cheap. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 His chair is not new. ☊ Cái ghế của anh ấy không mới. ☊ Adjectives 1 She is very patient with us. ☊ Cô ấy rất kiên nhẫn với chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 1 I think it is not interesting. ☊ Tôi nghĩ nó không hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 Watching television is very interesting. ☊ Xem tivi rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 That is a patient man. ☊ Đó là một người đàn ông kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1 Your question is very interesting. ☊ Câu hỏi của bạn rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 He is not independent. ☊ Anh ấy không độc lập. ☊ Adjectives 1 It is a short spoon. ☊ Nó là một cái muỗng ngắn. ☊ Adjectives 1 Where is the modern phone? ☊ Chiếc điện thoại hiện đại ở đâu? ☊ Adjectives 1 Is her cat normal? ☊ Con mèo của cô ấy có bình thường không? ☊ Adjectives 1 Is the dragon long? ☊ Con rồng dài không? ☊ Adjectives 1 The snake is very long. ☊ Con rắn rất dài. ☊ Adjectives 1 Is the dragon long? ☊ Con rồng dài không? ☊ Adjectives 1 optimistic ☊ lạc quan ☊ Adjectives 1 My lunch is very bad. ☊ Bữa trưa của tôi rất tệ. ☊ Adjectives 1 She is very stubborn. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 The fish is very sad. ☊ Con cá rất buồn. ☊ Adjectives 1 That is a egoistic cat. ☊ Đó là một con mèo ích kỷ. ☊ Adjectives 1 egoistic ☊ ích kỷ ☊ Adjectives 1 He is very friendly. ☊ Anh ấy rất thân thiện. ☊ Adjectives 1 The phone is really handy / convenient. ☊ Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. ☊ Adjectives 1 My cat is very heavy. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất nặng. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not like that selfish man. ☊ Tôi không thích người đàn ông ích kỷ đó. ☊ Adjectives 1 Sorry, but it is mine. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng nó là của tôi. ☊ Conjunctions The man speaks both Vietnamese and English. ☊ Người đàn ông nói cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh. ☊ Conjunctions The child not only knows English but also Vietnamese. ☊ Đứa trẻ không những biết tiếng Anh mà còn biết tiếng Việt. ☊ Conjunctions Although he is Vietnamese, he does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ ☊ Conjunctions Seven televisions ☊ Bảy cái tivi ☊ Numbers A half of ten is five. ☊ Một nửa của mười là năm. ☊ Numbers At this moment, the cats are eating. ☊ Vào lúc này, những con mèo đang ăn. ☊ Continuous At this moment, we are learning Vietnamese. ☊ Vào lúc này, chúng tôi đang học tiếng Việt. ☊ Continuous He is cooking lunch at the moment. ☊ Anh ấy đang nấu bữa trưa vào lúc này. ☊ Continuous The child is sleeping now. ☊ Hiện tại đứa trẻ đang ngủ. ☊ Continuous What is she doing? ☊ Cô ấy đang làm gì? ☊ Continuous It is my last bird. ☊ Nó là con chim cuối cùng của tôi. ☊ Ordinal numbers The first person is him. ☊ Người đầu tiên là anh ấy. ☊ Ordinal numbers He is my first friend. ☊ Anh ấy là người bạn đầu tiên của tôi. ☊ Ordinal numbers Who is the last person? ☊ Ai là người cuối cùng? ☊ Ordinal numbers Is this your first time studying Vietnamese? ☊ ☊ Ordinal numbers You do not exist. ☊ Bạn không tồn tại. ☊ Verbs 2 exist ☊ tồn tại ☊ Verbs 2 I want to invent a television. ☊ Tôi muốn phát minh một cái tivi. ☊ Verbs 2 distinguish ☊ phân biệt ☊ 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 agrees to kiss. ☊ Anh ấy đồng ý hôn. ☊ Verbs 2 kiss ☊ hôn ☊ Verbs 2 He has a discussion with me. ☊ Anh ấy thảo luận với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 They publish many books. ☊ Họ xuất bản nhiều quyển sách. ☊ Verbs 2 publish ☊ xuất bản ☊ Verbs 2 Love like there is no tomorrow. ☊ Yêu như không có ngày mai! ☊ Dates and Time This evening we do not sleep. (tonight) ☊ ☊ Dates and Time I hug this cat every morning. ☊ Tôi ôm con mèo này mỗi buổi sáng. ☊ Dates and Time Today she is not fine. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy không khoẻ. ☊ Dates and Time How old do you think she is? ☊ Bạn nghĩ cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ Dates and Time This year is the second year. ☊ Năm nay là năm thứ hai. ☊ Dates and Time I need three hours to eat this chicken. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time May is a long month. ☊ Tháng năm là một tháng dài. ☊ Dates and Time This April has four Sundays. ☊ Tháng tư này có bốn chủ nhật. ☊ Dates and Time January is the first month of the year. ☊ Tháng một là tháng đầu tiên của năm. ☊ Dates and Time His generation does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. ☊ Dates and Time My younger brother and younger sister have three fishes. ☊ Em trai và em gái của tôi có ba con cá. ☊ Family The older brother and the older sister ☊ Anh trai và chị gái ☊ Family His relatives do not like to practice swimming. ☊ Họ hàng của anh ấy không thích luyện tập bơi. ☊ Family You do not need to compare Vietnamese with English. ☊ Bạn không cần so sánh tiếng Việt với tiếng Anh. ☊ Comparison The cat is outside. ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 What is her book about? ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 Summer is from April to June. ☊ Mùa hè là từ tháng tư đến tháng sáu. ☊ Prepositions 1 There is water in this bottle. ☊ Có nước ở trong cái chai này. ☊ Prepositions 1 There is a cat in front.(in the front) ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 I do not know who is behind me. ☊ Tôi không biết ai ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 The watch is in the wallet. ☊ Chiếc đồng hồ ở trong cái ví. ☊ Prepositions 1 The chair is behind the table. ☊ Cái ghế ở phía sau cái bàn. ☊ Prepositions 1 Which ocean is the largest and which ocean is the smallest? ☊ Đại dương nào lớn nhất và đại dương nào nhỏ nhất? ☊ Geography Asia is very big. ☊ Châu Á rất lớn. ☊ Geography island ☊ đảo ☊ Geography The terrain of this valley ☊ Địa hình của thung lũng này ☊ Geography Is there an accident in Asia? ☊ Có một tai nạn ở châu Á ư? ☊ Common Phrases 2 Do not listen to them. ☊ Đừng nghe họ. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Is this dark pink? ☊ Đây là màu hồng đậm ư? ☊ Common Phrases 2 Please, give this papaya to her. ☊ Làm ơn, hãy đưa quả đu đủ này cho cô ấy. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Is An really fine? ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 2 She is Russian. ☊ Cô ấy là người Nga. ☊ Countries 1 South Korea and India have many delicious dishes. ☊ Hàn Quốc và Ấn Độ có nhiều món ăn ngon. ☊ Countries 1 The woman speaks Russian, English and Dutch. ☊ Người phụ nữ nói tiếng Nga, tiếng Anh và tiếng Hà Lan. ☊ Countries 1 I do not know this language. ☊ Tôi không biết ngôn ngữ này. ☊ Countries 1 It is not our culture. ☊ Nó không phải là văn hoá của chúng tôi. ☊ Countries 1 What is your citizenship? ☊ Quốc tịch của bạn là gì? ☊ Countries 1 What is the truth? ☊ Sự thật là gì? ☊ Nominalization We see his seriousness. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sự nghiêm túc của anh ấy. ☊ Nominalization The friendliness of this country makes me happy. ☊ Sự thân thiện của quốc gia này làm tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Nominalization This is the beginning. ☊ Đây là sự bắt đầu. ☊ Nominalization When is the beginning of time? ☊ Sự khởi đầu của thời gian là khi nào? ☊ Nominalization We are artists. ☊ Chúng tôi là nghệ sĩ. ☊ Jobs 1 He is a famous songwriter. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 The artists practice dancing. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 Who is your lawyer? ☊ Luật sư của bạn là ai? ☊ Jobs 1 Where is my secretary? ☊ Thư ký của tôi ở đâu? ☊ Jobs 1 I take the fish from that fisherman. ☊ Tôi lấy cá từ ngư dân đó. ☊ Jobs 1 The fishermen want the singers to sing. ☊ Những ngư dân muốn các ca sĩ hát. ☊ Jobs 1 dentist ☊ nha sĩ ☊ Jobs 1 Who is the comedian? ☊ Ai là diễn viên hài? ☊ Jobs 1 The architect is drawing. ☊ Kiến trúc sư đang vẽ. ☊ Jobs 1 Becoming an architect is not simple. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 scientist ☊ nhà khoa học ☊ Jobs 1 Who is the leader? ☊ Ai là nhà lãnh đạo? ☊ Jobs 1 The journalist stops writing. ☊ Nhà báo dừng viết. ☊ Jobs 1 The monk is listening to me. ☊ Nhà sư đang lắng nghe tôi. ☊ Jobs 1 (The) scientists are very patient. ☊ Các nhà khoa học rất kiên nhẫn. ☊ Jobs 1 The scientists work with the mathematicians. ☊ Các nhà khoa học làm việc với các nhà toán học. ☊ Jobs 1 The cat is about to eat lunch. ☊ Con mèo sắp ăn bữa trưa. ☊ Future My future is gray. ☊ Tương lai của tôi màu xám. ☊ Future They are about to watch television. ☊ Họ sắp xem tivi. ☊ Future This is our future. ☊ Đây là tương lai của chúng tôi. ☊ Future She is very flexible, because she is a secretary. ☊ Cô ấy rất linh hoạt vì cô ấy là một thư ký. ☊ Attributes What is beauty? ☊ ☊ Attributes Patience is an advantage (being patient ...) ☊ Kiên nhẫn là một lợi thế. ☊ Attributes Being beautiful is a disadvantage. ☊ Đẹp là một bất lợi. ☊ Attributes disadvantage ☊ bất lợi ☊ Attributes Do you have disadvantages? ☊ ☊ Attributes My secretary is a diligent and independent person. ☊ ☊ Attributes My father is a smart person. ☊ Bố của tôi là một người thông minh. ☊ Attributes My cat is very mean. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. ☊ Attributes The child is very diligent. ☊ Đứa trẻ rất siêng năng. ☊ Attributes This cook is very professional. ☊ Đầu bếp này rất chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Attributes My mother is very gullible, but my father (dad) is not. ☊ Mẹ của tôi rất cả tin nhưng bố của tôi thì không. ☊ Attributes I discover they are still here. ☊ Tôi phát hiện họ vẫn đang ở đây. ☊ Verbs 2.5 discover ☊ phát hiện ☊ Verbs 2.5 My parents punish me because I do not work. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. ☊ Verbs 2.5 punish ☊ trừng phạt ☊ Verbs 2.5 I realise (that) I do not love him. ☊ Tôi nhận ra tôi không yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 2.5 She does not discover this truth? ☊ Cô ấy không phát hiện sự thật này ư? ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do not love me. Do not trust me. Punish me. ☊ Đừng yêu tôi. Đừng tin tôi. Trừng phạt tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 My mother discovers my sister does not eat dinner. ☊ Mẹ tôi phát hiện chị tôi không ăn bữa tối. ☊ Verbs 2.5 The cat affirms it hates the pink fish. ☊ Con mèo khẳng định nó ghét con cá màu hồng. ☊ 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 satisfy ☊ thoả mãn ☊ Verbs 2.5 When she returns, she is happier than I think. ☊ Khi cô ấy trở lại, cô ấy hạnh phúc hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Verbs 2.5 I am not satisfied with this answer. ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5 The man wants to find out who is the happiest woman. ☊ Người đàn ông muốn tìm ra ai là người phụ nữ hạnh phúc nhất. ☊ Verbs 2.5 She is not bad. / She is not ugly. ☊ Cô ấy không xấu. ☊ Adjectives 1.5 She is a diligent student. ☊ Cô ấy là một học sinh chăm chỉ. ☊ Adjectives 1.5 She is a bit ugly but she is not bad. ☊ Cô ấy hơi xấu nhưng cô ấy không xấu. ☊ Adjectives 1.5 Her cats often eat fish. ☊ Những con mèo của cô ấy thường xuyên ăn cá. ☊ Frequency his hammer ☊ Cái búa của anh ấy ☊ Objects 2 This fan is new. ☊ Cái quạt này mới. ☊ Objects 2 The child is opening the refrigerator. ☊ Đứa trẻ đang mở cái tủ lạnh. ☊ Objects 2 My card is red. ☊ Cái thiệp của tôi có màu đỏ. ☊ Objects 2 She is not a magnet. ☊ Cô ấy không phải là một nam châm. ☊ Objects 2 This is the seventh pencil. ☊ Đây là cái bút chì thứ bảy. ☊ Objects 2 scissors ☊ kéo ☊ Objects 2 The cat is using the tablet (computer). ☊ Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. ☊ Objects 2 She is like that. ☊ Cô ấy là như vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 Today is Sunday, therefore we sleep. ☊ Hôm nay là chủ nhật, vậy nên chúng tôi ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 I think therefore I exist. ☊ Toi nghi vay nen toi ton tai ☊ Conjunctions 2 This man also thinks like us. ☊ Người đàn ông này cũng nghĩ như chúng tôi. ☊ Conjunctions 2 We completely agree with this journalist. ☊ Chúng tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý với nhà báo này. ☊ Adverbs Finally that man will publish the book. ☊ Cuối cùng, người đàn ông đó sẽ xuất bản quyển sách. ☊ Adverbs He is having a meal in the living room. ☊ Anh ấy đang dùng bữa ở phòng khách. ☊ Places The lounge is the center of the hotel. ☊ Phòng khách là trung tâm của khách sạn. ☊ Places That is the first castle that I see. ☊ Đó là cái lâu đài đầu tiên tôi thấy. ☊ Places What is the kid looking for in the castle? ☊ Đứa trẻ đang tìm cái gì ở lâu đài? ☊ Places This is my address. ☊ Đây là địa chỉ của tôi. ☊ Places I live in this area. ☊ Tôi sống ở khu vực này. ☊ Places Which building is yours? ☊ Toà nhà nào là của bạn? ☊ Places This district does not have a name. ☊ Quận này không có tên. ☊ Places prison ☊ nhà tù ☊ Places My family is at the square. ☊ Gia đình của tôi đang ở quảng trường. ☊ Places I am in prison. ☊ Tôi đang ở tù. ☊ Places prison ☊ tù ☊ Places This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places This is our bookshop ☊ Đây là hiệu sách của chúng tôi. ☊ Places Where is the longest border? ☊ Biên giới dài nhất ở đâu? ☊ Places This is a famous region ☊ Đây là một vùng nổi tiếng. ☊ Places The post office is yellow. ☊ Bưu điện có màu vàng. ☊ Places My elder sister works at the bakery. ☊ Chị của tôi làm việc ở tiệm bánh. ☊ Places This tunnel is longer than I thought. ☊ Đường hầm này dài hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Places This cave is very difficult to find. ☊ Hang này rất khó tìm. ☊ Places What time is it? ☊ Bây giờ là mấy giờ? ☊ Places Now it is twenty to three. ☊ Bây giờ là ba giờ kém hai mươi. ☊ Places Who is asking for the time? ☊ Ai đang hỏi giờ? ☊ Places The girl sings in Polish. ☊ Cô gái hát bằng tiếng Ba Lan. ☊ Countries 2 Polish ☊ ba lan ☊ Countries 2 They are learning Turkish ☊ Họ đang học tiếng Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 That man buys Turkish coffee. ☊ Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 Turkish ☊ thổ nhĩ kỳ ☊ Countries 2 I have a Finnish friend. ☊ Tôi có một người bạn Phần Lan. ☊ Countries 2 Finnish ☊ phần lan ☊ Countries 2 My father does not buy this bottle of wine in Sweden. ☊ Bố tôi không mua chai rượu nàyở Thuỵ Điển. ☊ Countries 2 I am not a conservative Danish person. ☊ Tôi không phải là một người Đan Mạch bảo thủ. ☊ Countries 2 Danish ☊ đan mạch ☊ Countries 2 This is a Greek dictionary. ☊ Đây là một cuốn từ điển Hy Lạp. ☊ Countries 2 When will they publish that book in Greece? ☊ Khi nào họ sẽ xuất bản quyển sách kia ở Hy Lạp? ☊ Countries 2 The child used to learn English. ☊ Đứa trẻ đã từng học tiếng Anh. ☊ Past The luggage of the man is only a book. ☊ Hành lý của người đàn ông chỉ là một quyển sách. ☊ Travel You can go to the prison by bus. ☊ Bạn có thể đi đến nhà tù bằng xe buýt. ☊ Travel This city has two international hotels. ☊ Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. ☊ Travel tourist ☊ du khách ☊ Travel I want( to go) to visit my relatives in Russia. ☊ Tôi muốn đi thăm họ hàng của tôi ở Nga. ☊ Travel The man is visiting a castle. ☊ Người đàn ông đang thăm một lâu đài. ☊ Travel visit ☊ thăm ☊ Travel visa ☊ thị thực ☊ Travel They start to import fish. ☊ Họ bắt đầu nhập khẩu cá. ☊ Verbs 3 I mix three eggs with this powder. ☊ Tôi trộn ba quả trứng với bột này. ☊ Verbs 3 The journalist does not want the child to continue writing. ☊ Nhà báo không muốn đứa trẻ tiếp tục viết. ☊ Verbs 3 The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3 My parents want me to spend time studying English. ☊ Bố mẹ của tôi muốn tôi dành thời gian học tiếng Anh. ☊ Verbs 3 He introduces his parents. ☊ Anh ấy giới thiệu bố mẹ của mình. ☊ Verbs 3 It is hard to define what love is. ☊ Khó định nghĩa yêu là gì. ☊ Verbs 3 It It is very important so I cannot wait. ☊ Nó rất quan trọng nên tôi không thể chờ. ☊ Verbs 3 The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3 She tries to explain but you do not listen. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng giải thích nhưng bạn không nghe. ☊ Verbs 3 A Chinese man owns this airport. ☊ Một người đàn ông Trung Quốcsở hữu sân bay này. ☊ Verbs 3 The man will build a castle for his wife. ☊ Người đàn ông sẽ xây dựng một lâu đài cho vợ của mình. ☊ Verbs 3 They admire him as an artist of the century. ☊ Họ ngưỡng mộ anh ấy như là một nghệ sĩ của thế kỷ. ☊ Verbs 3 This book is read by me. ☊ Quyển sách này được đọc bởi tôi. ☊ Passive There is nothing between her and me. ☊ Không có gì giữa cô ấy và tôi. ☊ Prepositions 2 Which country is between Spain and France? ☊ Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? ☊ Prepositions 2 She is outside ☊ Cô ấy ở bên ngoài. ☊ Prepositions 2 There is a village next to the border. ☊ Có một ngôi làng ở cạnh biên giới. ☊ Prepositions 2 What is on the bed? ☊ Cái gì ở trên cái giường? ☊ Prepositions 2 The cat is on the computer. ☊ Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. ☊ Prepositions 2 The dog is under the bed. ☊ Con chó ở dưới cái giường. ☊ Prepositions 2 He is on the left and she is on the right ☊ Anh ấy ở bên trái và cô ấy ở bên phải. ☊ Prepositions 2 I do not like this program on the television. ☊ Tôi không thích chương trình này trên tivi. ☊ Education He is the cook of the program. ☊ Anh ấy là đầu bếp của chương trình. ☊ Education Do you like this course? ☊ Bạn có thích khoá học này không? ☊ Education We use the knowledge from this course to write a report. ☊ Chúng tôi dùng kiến thức từ khoá học này để viết một báo cáo. ☊ Education Me elder brother is not a lazy researcher. ☊ Anh trai của tôi không phải là mộtnghiên cứu sinh lười biếng. ☊ Education It is okay ☊ cũng được ☊ Common Phrases 3 Happiness is a place between too little and too much. ☊ Hạnh phúc là một nơi giữa quá ít và quá nhiều. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to me, you are more famous. ☊ So với tôi, bạn nổi tiếng hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to that apple, this appleis more delicious. ☊ So voi qua tao do, qua tao nay ngon hon. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to you I am more friendly. ☊ So với bạn, tôi thân thiện hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 in comparison to ☊ so với ☊ Common Phrases 3 Patience is really necessary. ☊ Sự kiên nhẫn thật sự cần thiết. ☊ Common Phrases 3 He is not really perfect. ☊ Anh ấy không thật sự hoàn hảo. ☊ Common Phrases 3 She is poor but honest. ☊ Cô ấy nghèo mà trung thực. ☊ Common Phrases 3 The woman wants to write this book by herself. ☊ Người phụ nữ muốn tự mình viết quyển sách này. ☊ Common Phrases 3 You should not punish yourself. ☊ Bạn không nên tự trừng phạt bản thân. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Nobody is perfect. ☊ Không ai hoàn hảo. ☊ Determiners There is something under the window. ☊ Có cái gì đó ở dưới cửa sổ. ☊ Determiners Nothing is impossible. ☊ Không có gì là không thể. ☊ Determiners Every challenge is not simple. ☊ Mọi thử thách đều không đơn giản. ☊ Determiners Is there anybody here? ☊ Có bất kỳ ai ở đây không? ☊ Determiners Is there anybody here? ☊ Có ai ở đây không? ☊ Determiners Who did this? ☊ Ai đã làm việc này? ☊ Relative Clauses this ☊ việc này? ☊ Relative Clauses He betrayed us and we do not support this. ☊ Anh ấy đã phản bội chúng tôi vàchúng tôi không ủng hộ điều này. ☊ Relative Clauses this ☊ điều này ☊ Relative Clauses M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses history ☊ lịch sử ☊ Yes, he is my boyfriend. ☊ Vâng, anh ấy là bạn trai của tôi. ☊ People Your biggest enemy is always yourself. ☊ Kẻ thù lớn nhất của bạn luôn luôn là bạn. ☊ 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 We want to chang this committee. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn thay đổi uỷ ban này. ☊ People The friendship between me and him is very special. ☊ Tình bạn giữa tôi và anh ấy rất đặc biệt. ☊ People Friendship is an important relationship. ☊ Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. ☊ People What is the population of Vietnam? ☊ Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? ☊ People Who is your co-worker? ☊ Ai là đồng nghiệp của bạn? ☊ People That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People Who is the hero and who is the villain? ☊ Ai là anh hùng và ai là kẻ ác? ☊ People They cannot use this system. ☊ Họ không thể dùng hệ thống này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The services of this city are very bad. ☊ Các dịch vụ của thành phố này rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 They want to know the wine list in this restaurant. ☊ Họ muốn biết danh sách rượu ở nhà hàng này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 list ☊ danh sách ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The content of the test is very hard. ☊ Nội dung của bài kiểm tra rất khó. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Can you explain this case to me? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích trường hợp này cho tôi không? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The result of my test is very bad. ☊ Kết quả của bài kiểm tra của tôi rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 This course has many levels. ☊ Khoá học này có nhiều cấp độ. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 How to face this problem? ☊ Làm sao để đối mặt với vấn đề này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is her role? ☊ Vai trò của cô ấy là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 You only have one wish. ☊ Bạn chỉ có một điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 wish ☊ điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is a correct choice. ☊ Đó là một sự lựa chọn đúng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 This program has many prizes. ☊ Chương trình này có nhiều giải thưởng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 If it is a game ☊ Nếu nó là một trò chơi ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The shortest answer is action. ☊ Câu trả lời ngắn nhất là hành động. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 It is a new phenonemon. ☊ Nó là một hiện tượng mới. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 When will you register your car? ☊ Khi nào bạn sẽ đăng ký chiếc xe hơi của bạn? ☊ Verbs 4 register ☊ đăng ký ☊ Verbs 4 This flight will only last two hours. ☊ Chuyến bay này sẽ chỉ kéo dài 2 tiếng. ☊ Verbs 4 Do you want to wish? ☊ Bạn muốn ước không? ☊ Verbs 4 wish ☊ ước ☊ Verbs 4 I need to overcome my disadvantages. ☊ Tôi cần khắc phục những bất lợi của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 We dream while our teacher is teaching. ☊ Chúng tôi mơ trong khi giáo viên của chúng tôi đang dạy. ☊ Verbs 4 District three will join district one. ☊ Quận ba sẽ gia nhập vào quận một. ☊ Verbs 4 Where does this book originate from? ☊ Cuốn sách này bắt nguồn từ đâu? ☊ Verbs 4 He cannot prove that is his wallet. ☊ Anh ấy không thể chứng minh đó là cái ví của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 Nobody wants this to happen. ☊ Không ai muốn điều này xảy ra. ☊ Verbs 4 She represents the beauty of this town. ☊ Cô ấy đại diện cho vẻ đẹp của thị trấn này. ☊ Verbs 4 He will join the course if his wife agrees. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ tham gia khoá học nếu vợ của anh ấy đồng ý. ☊ Verbs 4 What is everybody spreading? ☊ ☊ Verbs 4 That mosquito is mine, not theirs. ☊ Con muỗi đó là của tôi, không phải của họ. ☊ Animals 2 Is his stork white or grey? ☊ Con cò của anh ấy màu trắng hay màu xám? ☊ Animals 2 Who is the owl? ☊ Ai là con cú? ☊ Animals 2 There is a big spider on the tablet. ☊ Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. ☊ Animals 2 Can this parrot speak? ☊ Con vẹt này có thể nói không? ☊ Animals 2 Her comment is right. ☊ Bình luận của cô ấy đúng. ☊ Communication This is a famous international forum. ☊ Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. ☊ Communication The supermarket network here is very modern. ☊ Mạng lưới siêu thị ở đây rất hiện đại. ☊ Communication What is the password of this account? ☊ Mật khẩu của tài khoản này là gì? ☊ Communication This is an online program for everybody. ☊ Đây là một chương trình trực tuyến cho mọi người. ☊ Communication That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication The Internet is a computer network. ☊ Internet là một mạng máy tính. ☊ Communication This forum connects with that forum via Internet. ☊ Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. ☊ Communication The children like to watch this channel. ☊ Những đứa trẻ thích xem kênh này. ☊ Communication Which channel are they watching on television? ☊ Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? ☊ Communication I usually watch this channel in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên xem kênh này vàobuổi tối. ☊ Communication Do you have an account of this social network? ☊ Bạn có một tài khoản của mạng xã hội này không? ☊ Communication The journalist uses many social networks to work. ☊ Nhà báo dùng nhiều mạng xã hội để làm việc. ☊ Communication The air in this city is very bad. ☊ Không khí ở thành phố này rất tệ. ☊ Nature The farmer does not agree to sell his land. ☊ Người nông dân không đồng ý bán đất của anh ấy. ☊ Nature Her house is next to this river. ☊ Nhà của cô ấy ở bên cạnh con sông này. ☊ Nature Look! There is an alien in my bag. ☊ Nhìn này! Có một người ngoài hành tinh trong túi của tôi. ☊ Nature How is the climate of Japan.? ☊ Khí hậu của Nhật như thế nào? ☊ Nature The climate here is very complicated. ☊ Khí hậu ở đây rất phức tạp. ☊ Nature Light is very important for life ☊ Ánh sáng rất quan trọng cho sự sống. ☊ Nature The architects are designing the landscape of this town. ☊ Các kiến trúc sư đang thiết kế cảnh quan của thị trấn này. ☊ Nature This is an environment-friendly phone. ☊ Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature That wallet is unique. ☊ Chiếc ví đó là duy nhất. ☊ Adjectives 2 Pho is a popular dish in Vietnam. ☊ Phở là một món ăn phổ biến ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2 Fish is very popular there. ☊ Món cá rất phổ biến ở đó. ☊ Adjectives 2 This area is quiet. ☊ Khu vực này yên tĩnh. ☊ Adjectives 2 I will buy this precious brush. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua cái bàn chải quý giá này. ☊ Adjectives 2 I was very surprised. ☊ Tôi đã rất bất ngờ. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is studying at a private university. ☊ Anh ấy đang học ở một trường đại học tư nhân. ☊ Adjectives 2 This is the biggest private bank in Vietnam. ☊ Đó là ngân hàng tư nhân lớn nhất ở Việt Nam. ☊ Adjectives 2 Is time the most valuable? ☊ Thời gian là quý giá nhất? ☊ Adjectives 2 I disappointed the little boy. ☊ Tôi đã làm cậu bé thất vọng. ☊ Adjectives 2 disappointed ☊ thất vọng ☊ Adjectives 2 This table is lower than that table. ☊ Cái bàn này thấp hơn cái bàn kia. ☊ Adjectives 2 Is the water cold or hot? ☊ Nước lạnh hay nóng? ☊ Adjectives 2 It is very cold outside. ☊ Bên ngoài rất lạnh. ☊ Adjectives 2 The summer in Vietnam is very hot. ☊ Mùa hè ở Việt Nam rất nóng. ☊ Adjectives 2 Nothing is temporary. ☊ Không có gì là tạm thời. ☊ Adjectives 2 A temporary love is a painful love. ☊ Một tình yêu tạm thời là một tình yêu đau đớn. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is always generous with other people. ☊ Anh ấy luôn hào phóng với những người khác. ☊ Adjectives 2 She is a calm person ☊ Cô ấy là một người bình tĩnh. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is very stressful ☊ Anh ấy đang rất căng thẳng. ☊ Adjectives 2 Our solution is not efficient. ☊ Giải pháp của chúng tôi không hiệu quả. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is not the suitable person for our team. ☊ Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2 She is two years younger than me. ☊ Cô ấy trẻ hơn tôi hai tuổi. ☊ 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 Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2 invisible ☊ tàng hình ☊ Adjectives 2 I do not understand the role of this equipment. ☊ Tôi không hiểu vai trò của thiết bị này. ☊ Miscellaneous This is my statue ☊ Đây là tượng đài của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous There is a coconut tree behind my house. ☊ Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous It is not intentional. ☊ Không phải cố tình. ☊ Miscellaneous Bamboo is a familiar image in Vietnam. ☊ Tre là một hình ảnh quen thuộc ở Việt Nam. ☊ Miscellaneous Where is the City court? ☊ Toà án thành phố ở đâu? ☊ Politics What is your opinion? ☊ Ý kiến của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics They feel disappointed about the result of the election. ☊ Họ cảm thấy thất vọng về kết quả của cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Politics Is he a member of parliament? ☊ Anh ấy là một thành viên của Quốc hội phải không? ☊ Politics The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. ☊ Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics Crime is becoming more dangerous and more complicated. ☊ Tội phạm đang trở nên nguy hiểm hơnvà phức tạp hơn. ☊ Politics She is my queen. ☊ Cô ấy là nữ hoàng của tôi. ☊ Politics I will ask my wife about this campaign. ☊ Tôi sẽ hỏi vợ của tôi về chiến dịch này. ☊ 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 economic crisis ☊ Khủng hoảng kinh tế ☊ Politics crisis ☊ Khủng hoảng ☊ Politics This conflict is a threat for the world peace. ☊ Cuộc xung đột này là một mối đe doạ với hoà bình thế giới. ☊ Politics I do not think that social network is a threat. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ mạng xã hội đó là một mối đe doạ. ☊ Politics Violence is not good for children. ☊ Bạo lực không tốt cho những đứa trẻ. ☊ Politics What is your plan? ☊ Kế hoạch của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics He is a presendial candidate. ☊ Anh ấy là một ứng cử viên Tổng thống. ☊ Politics Every citizen has rights and duties to his country. ☊ Mọi công dân có quyền và nghĩa vụ với quốc gia. ☊ Politics The President used to be the mayor of this city. ☊ Tổng thống đã từng là thị trưởng của thành phố này. ☊ Politics What is the cause of violence? ☊ Nguyên nhân của bạo lực là gì? ☊ 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 Our plan is to arrest them. ☊ Kế hoạch của chúng tôi là bắt giữ họ. ☊ Politics Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics The world peace is influenced by terrorism. ☊ Hoà bình thế giới bị ảnh hưởng bởi khủng bố. ☊ Politics Terrorism is very dangerous. ☊ Khủng bố rất nguy hiểm. ☊ Politics terrorism ☊ khủng bố ☊ Politics basis ☊ Cơ sở ☊ Politics How many players has his team? ☊ Đội của anh ấy có bao nhiêu cầu thủ? ☊ Sports His team has more goals than my team. ☊ Đội của họ có nhiều bàn thắng hơn đội của tôi. ☊ Sports Playing sports is very good for the children. ☊ Chơi thể thao rất tốt cho các đứa trẻ. ☊ Sports Where is yout ticket? ☊ Vé của bạn đâu? ☊ Sports tennis ☊ Quần vợt ☊ Sports This will be an interesting volleyball match. ☊ Đây sẽ là một trận đấu bóng chuyền hay. ☊ Sports He does not win, although his points are high. ☊ Anh ấy không thắng mặc dù điểm của anh ấy cao. ☊ Sports They will build a stadium near this park. ☊ Họ sẽ xây một sân vận động gần công viên này. ☊ Sports What is this medal made of? ☊ Chiếc huy chương này được làm bằng gì? ☊ Sports This medal is for our coach. ☊ Chiếc huy chương này là cho huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi. ☊ 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 Who wrote this song? ☊ Ai đã viết bài hát này? ☊ Arts He is a famous photographer. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà nhiếp ảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ Arts The sound of the violin is really good. ☊ Âm thanh của vĩ cầm thật là hay. ☊ Arts What is the value of this collection? ☊ Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? ☊ Arts What is the purpose of life? ☊ Mục đích của cuộc sống là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This program does not have the reality. ☊ Chương trình này không có tính thực tế. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 He is talking about her damage. ☊ Anh ấy đang nói về thiệt hại của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Please do not tell anyone about this secret. ☊ Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai về bí mật này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 The exit is there. ☊ Lối thoát ở kia. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That exit does not exist. ☊ Lối thoát đó không tồn tại. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This is our only event. ☊ Đây là sự kiện duy nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This letter needs two signatures. ☊ Thư này cần hai chữ ký. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 We are studying his behavior. ☊ Chúng tôi đang nghiên cứu hành vi của anh ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 What symbol is that? ☊ Đó là ký hiệu gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 With his experience we will not fail. ☊ Với kinh nghiệm của anh ấy, chúng tô isẽ không thất bại. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is the new symbol of Vietnam. ☊ Đó là biểu tượng mới của Việt Nam. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Nobody is at fault. ☊ Không ai có lỗi cả. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 She does not like this new trend. ☊ Cô ấy không thích xu thế mới này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Our only responsibility is to build peace. ☊ Trách nhiệm duy nhất của chúng tôi là xây dựng hoà bình. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 The condition of the zoo is very bad. ☊ Trạng thái của sở thú rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 I hate his attitude ☊ Tôi ghét thái độ của anh ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 We do not exist in her memory. ☊ Chúng tôi không tồn tại trong ký ức của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. ☊ Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 a school of fish ☊ Một đàn cá ☊ Classifiers 2 This entrepreneur is my father. ☊ Vị doanh nhân này là bố của tôi. ☊ Classifiers 2 This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2 I write this report. ☊ Tôi viết bản báo cáo này. ☊ Classifiers 2 That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2 Is that film interesting? ☊ Bộ phim đó hay không? ☊ Classifiers 2 He wrote this letter yesterday. ☊ Anh ấy đã viết bức thư này vào hôm qua. ☊ Classifiers 2 Kiss the rain ☊ Hôn cơn mưa ☊ Classifiers 2 That dess is made by flowers. ☊ Bộ đầm đó được làm từ những đoá hoa. ☊ Classifiers 2 He is the author of the century. ☊ Anh ấy là tác giả của thế kỷ. ☊ Jobs 2 Who is the author of this book? ☊ Ai là tác giả cuốn sách này? ☊ Jobs 2 He is a young historian. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 historian ☊ nhà sử học ☊ Jobs 2 He is a young researcher ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà nghiên cứu trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2 My grandmother is sick. ☊ Bà của tôi bị bệnh. ☊ Medical There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? ☊ Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? ☊ Medical Dancing is good for health ☊ Nhảy múa tốt cho sức khoẻ. ☊ Medical Health is the most valuable. ☊ Sức khoẻ là quý giá nhất. ☊ Medical My family supports this treatment. ☊ Gia đình của tôi ủng hộ sự điều trị này. ☊ Medical Cancer is a dangerous disease. ☊ Ung thư là một bệnh nguy hiểm. ☊ Medical This is an emergency! ☊ Đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical Her face is the Sun in my heart. ☊ Khuôn mặt của cô ấy là Mặt Trời trong trái tim của tôi. ☊ Medical He is a brave patient ☊ Anh ấy là một bệnh nhân dũng cảm. ☊ Medical What is your blood group? ☊ Nhóm máu của bạn là gì? ☊ Medical Call the ambulance, this is an emergency! ☊ Gọi xe cấp cứu, đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical The actor's hair is pink. ☊ Mái tóc của diễn viên này màu hồng. ☊ Medical Bird flu is a dangerous plague, because it spreads very fast. ☊ Cảm cúm gà là một dịch bệnh nguy hiểm vì nó lây lan rất nhanh. ☊ Medical Is your eyesight good or bad? ☊ Thị lực của bạn tốt hay tệ? ☊ Medical My elder sister stopped her diet after a week. ☊ Chị của tôi đã dừng chế độ ăn kiêng của cô ấy sau một tuần. ☊ Medical My left arm is normal. ☊ Cánh tay bên trái của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical My brain is normal. ☊ Não của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical The fish has a snall brain. ☊ Con cá có một cái não nhỏ. ☊ Medical I never believe his mouth. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ tin miệng của anh ấy. ☊ Medical Where is the chest? ☊ Ngực ở đâu? ☊ Medical I do not see his finger. ☊ Tôi không thấy ngón tay của anh ấy. ☊ Medical He hates his nose. ☊ Anh ấy ghét cái mũi của mình. ☊ Medical I do not have any appointment with the doctor this week. ☊ Tôi không có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ tuần này. ☊ Medical The motorbike accident broke his right arm. ☊ Tai nạn xe máy đã làm gãy cánh tay phải của anh ấy. ☊ Medical When does this scientific project start? ☊ Khi nào dự án khoa học này bắt đầu? ☊ Science What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science This profile needs analysis. ☊ Hồ sơ này cần sự phân tích. ☊ Science analysis ☊ sự phân tích ☊ Science The analysis of this theory is wrong. ☊ Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. ☊ Science The scientist experiments with a sample. ☊ Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. ☊ Science What is the volume of this bottle of milk. ☊ Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? ☊ Science In Vietnam the temperature is very high in summer. ☊ Ở Việt Nam, nhiệt độ rất cao trong mùa hè. ☊ Science What is the distance from the hospital and the airport. ☊ Khoảng cách từ bệnh viện đến sân bay là gì? ☊ Science Is the distance from the Earth to the Sun long? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Trái Đất đến Mặt Trời dài không? ☊ Science distance ☊ Khoảng cách ☊ Science distance limit ☊ Giới hạn khoảng cách ☊ Science My teacher is sleeping in the laboratory. ☊ Giáo viên của tôi đang ngủ trong phòng thí nghiệm. ☊ Science Quality is more important than quantity. ☊ Chất lượng quan trọng hơn số lượng. ☊ Science Peace is not a temporary solution. ☊ Hoà bình không phải là một giải pháp tạm thời. ☊ Science What is the height of this tree? ☊ Chiều cao của cái cây đó là gì? ☊ Science The length of this bridge is fifty meters. ☊ Chiều dài của cây cầu này là năm mươi mét. ☊ Science Philosophy is called the science of the sciences. ☊ Môn triết học được gọi là môn khoa học của các môn khoa học. ☊ Science Who discovers this theory? ☊ Ai khám phá thuyết này? ☊ Science discover ☊ khám phá ☊ Science This book is about biology. ☊ Quyển sách này là về sinh học. ☊ Science I do not agree with this conclusion. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với kết luận này. ☊ Science This is my chemistry teacher. ☊ Đây là giáo viên môn hoá học của tôi. ☊ Science chemistry ☊ môn hoá học ☊ Science chemistry ☊ hoá học ☊ Science The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. ☊ Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. ☊ Science Velocity is different from speed. ☊ Vận tốc khác tốc độ. ☊ Science I want you to try this product. ☊ Tôi muốn bạn thử sản phẩm này. ☊ Economics Her business is not good. ☊ Việc kinh doanh của cô ấy không tốt. ☊ 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 Do you know the risk of this trade? ☊ Bạn có biết rủi ro của giao dịch này không? ☊ Economics The stock market always contains many risks. ☊ Thị trường chứng khoán luôn chứa nhiều rủi ro. ☊ Economics The budget to develop the infrastructure is very low. ☊ Kinh phí để phát triển cơ sở hạ tầng là rất thấp. ☊ Economics What is the currency of India? ☊ Tiền tệ của Ấn Độ là gì? ☊ 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 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 The advertisement of this compamy is very special. ☊ Quảng cáo của công ty này rất đặc biệt. ☊ Economics The child likes to watch advertisements all day. ☊ Đứa trẻ thích xem những quảng cáo cả ngày. ☊ Economics advertisement ☊ Quảng cáo ☊ 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 She does not need his cheque. ☊ Cô ấy không cần tấm séc của anh ấy. ☊ Economics This interview is very important. ☊ Cuộc phỏng vấn này rất quan trọng. ☊ 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 Everything has ist price. ☊ Mọi thứ đều có giá của nó. ☊ Economics He is the director of the insurance company. ☊ Anh ấy là giám đốc của công ty bảo hiểm. ☊ Economics The secretary of the director is so beautiful. ☊ Thư ký của giám đốc rất đẹp. ☊ Economics This hospital has a special fund to help poor people. ☊ Bệnh viện này có một quỹ đặc biệt để giúp những người nghèo. ☊ Economics We do not take money from this fund. ☊ Chúng tôi không lấy tiền từ quỹ 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 His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics The Sun is i the center of the Solar System ☊ Mặt Trời ở trung tâm của Hệ Mặt Trời. ☊ Astronomy There is a small universe inside the apple. ☊ Có một vũ trụ nhỏ bên trong quả táo. ☊ Astronomy The air aon Venus is very hot. ☊ Không khí trên Sao Kim rất nóng. ☊ Astronomy Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. ☊ Sao Mộc là hành tinh lớn nhất trong Hệ Mặt Trời. ☊ Astronomy There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Where is Uranus? ☊ Sao Thiên Vương ở đâu? ☊ Astronomy Our satellite is going to arrive in Uranus in three days. ☊ Vệ tinh của chúng tôi sẽ đến Sao Thiên Vương trong ba ngày. ☊ Astronomy That is a Russian satellite. ☊ Đó là một vệ tinh của Nga. ☊ Astronomy She does not know what a lightyear is. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu một năm ánh sáng là gì. ☊ Astronomy Pluto is nat a planet ☊ Sao Diêm Vương không phải là mộ thành tinh. ☊ Astronomy Where does this meteorite come from? ☊ Thiên thạch này đến từ đâu? ☊ Astronomy The teachers say she is very obedient. ☊ Các giáo viên nói cô ấy rất ngoan. ☊ Adjectives 3 My son is very obedient. ☊ Con trai của tôi rất ngoan. ☊ Adjectives 3 Your achievement is very remarkable. ☊ Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3 The world economy is not stable. ☊ Kinh tế thế giới không ổn định. ☊ Adjectives 3 This house is very spacious. ☊ Cái nhà này rất rộng. ☊ Adjectives 3 The main color of nature is green. ☊ Màu chính của thiên nhiên là màu xanh lá cây. ☊ Adjectives 3 Our field is very broad. ☊ Cánh đồng của chúng tôi rất rộng. ☊ Adjectives 3 Jealousy is the main cause. ☊ Sự ghen tị là nguyên nhân chính. ☊ Adjectives 3 My father is very angry ☊ Bố của tôi đang rất giận dữ. ☊ Adjectives 3 The dentists do not want stupid plans. ☊ Các nha sĩ không muốn những kế hoạch ngu ngốc. ☊ Adjectives 3 He is not stupid. ☊ Anh ấy không ngu ngốc. ☊ Adjectives 3 Her success is so admirable. ☊ Thành công của cô ấy thật đáng nể. ☊ Adjectives 3 I want to have absolute poer in this company. ☊ Tôi muốn có quyền lực tuyệt đối trong công ty này. ☊ Adjectives 3 War is meaningless. ☊ Chiến tranh là vô nghĩa. ☊ Adjectives 3 This is a very serious problem. ☊ Đây là một vấn đề rất nghiêm trọng. ☊ Adjectives 3 He always feels everything is very serious. ☊ Anh ấy luôn cảm thấy mọi thứ rất nghiêm trọng. ☊ Adjectives 3 He is a very strange person. ☊ Anh ấy là một người rất lạ. ☊ Adjectives 3 In front of us is a solid bridge. ☊ Phía trước chúng tôi là một cây cầu vững chắc. ☊ Adjectives 3 The glorious day is not far. ☊ Ngày vinh quang không xa. ☊ Adjectives 3 The success today is a glory. ☊ Thành công hôm nay là một vinh quang. ☊ Adjectives 3 You need to solve this problem ☊ Bạn cần giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ Verbs 5 She is washing the bicycle. ☊ Cô ấy đang rửa chiếc xe đạp. ☊ Verbs 5 Why does the cat wash ist face? ☊ Vì sao con mèo rửa mặt? ☊ Verbs 5 Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5 The mayor cannot administer the city. ☊ Thị trưởng không thể quản lý thành phố. ☊ Verbs 5 administer ☊ quản lý ☊ Verbs 5 My cat is managing me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang quản lý tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 You need to postpone this transaction. ☊ Bạn cần phải hoãn giao dịch này. ☊ Verbs 5 This contract was postponed. ☊ Hợp đồng này đã bị hoãn. ☊ Verbs 5 The human race is killing this planet. ☊ Loài người đang giết hành tinh này. ☊ Verbs 5 She declares the house is hers. ☊ Cô ấy tuyên bố ngôi nhà là của cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 5 I declare that today is Sunday. ☊ Tôi tuyên bố hôm nay là chủ nhật. ☊ Verbs 5 This experiment includes many complicated methods. ☊ Thí nghiệm này bao gồm nhiều phương pháp phức tạp. ☊ Verbs 5 comprise of ☊ bao gồm ☊ Verbs 5 That man is being investigated. ☊ Người đàn ông đó đang bị điều tra. ☊ Verbs 5 I know her boyfriend is hiding here. ☊ Tôi biết bạn trai của cô ấy đang núp ở đây. ☊ Verbs 5 The president disappeared with a cat. ☊ Tổng thống đã biến mất cùng với mộ tcon mèo. ☊ Verbs 5 disappear ☊ biến mất ☊ Verbs 5 This contract will constrain you. ☊ Hợp đồng này sẽ ràng buộc bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 I force her to disappear. ☊ Tôi buộc cô ấy phải biến mất. ☊ Verbs 5 She is forced to forget. ☊ Cô ấy bị buộc phải quên. ☊ Verbs 5 Form an organisation. ☊ Hình thành một tổ chức ☊ Verbs 5 Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. ☊ Hà Nội là thủ đô của Việt Nam. ☊ History This is a national heritage ☊ Đây là một di sản quốc gia. ☊ History My grandmother is eating betel. ☊ Bà của tôi đang ăn trầu. ☊ History The little boy is going to buy betel for his grandmother. ☊ Cậu bé đang đi mua trầu cho bà của mình. ☊ History feudalism ☊ phong kiến ☊ History However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit ☊ Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. ☊ History Confucianism originates from China and has great influence in Vietnamese s ☊ Đạo Khổng bắt nguồn từ Trung Quốc và có ảnh hưởng lớn trong xã hội Việt Nam. ☊ History Confucianism ☊ Đạo Khổng ☊ History Buddhism originates from India. ☊ Đạo Phật bắt nguồn từ Ấn Độ. ☊ History Buddhism is very popular in Vietnam. ☊ Đạo Phật rất phổ biến ở Việt Nam. ☊ 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 Buddhism ☊ Đạo Phật ☊ History Socialism ☊ Chủ nghĩa xã hội ☊ History History is written by the winners. ☊ Lịch sử được viết bởi người chiến thắng. ☊ History They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History France is a capitalist country. ☊ Pháp là một nước tư bản. ☊ History capitalist ☊ tư bản ☊ History communism ☊ Chủ nghĩa cộng sản ☊ 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 A society comprises of many classes. ☊ Một xã hội bao gồm nhiều giai cấp. ☊ History This country is not a colony ☊ Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. ☊ History Justice is the name of a comedian. ☊ Công Lý là tên của một diễn viên hài. ☊ History facism ☊ Chủ nghĩa phát xít ☊ History Why are we imprisoned? ☊ Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? ☊ History imprison ☊ bắt giam ☊ History What is the symbol of the republican party? ☊ Biểu tượng của đảng Cộng hoà là gì? ☊ History He has a big vision. ☊ Anh ấy có tầm nhìn lớn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 vision ☊ tầm nhìn ☊ 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 What is your reason? ☊ Lý do của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Your decision created a serious consequence. ☊ Quyết định của bạn đã tạo ra một hệ quả nghiêm trọng. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the consequence? ☊ Hệ quả là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 That is a sad story. ☊ Đó là một câu chuyện buồn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Morality is the solid foundation of man. ☊ Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 This is the most complicated theme. ☊ Đây là đề tài phức tạp nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is your verdict? ☊ Bản án của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 My conscience does not allow this. ☊ Lương tâm của tôi không cho phép việc này. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 criminals and punishment ☊ Tội phạm và hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3 My punishment is the ten-year sentence. ☊ Hình phạt của tôi là bản án mười năm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 a punishment ☊ Một hình phạt ☊ 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 punishment ☊ hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Her level is not suitable for this company. ☊ Trình độ của cô ấy không phù hợp với công ty này. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 He is our commander. ☊ Anh ấy là chỉ huy của chúng tôi. ☊ Military This base belongs to us. ☊ Căn cứ này thuộc về chúng tôi. ☊ Military This will be the largest barrack. ☊ Đây sẽ là doanh trại lớn nhất. ☊ Military Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military 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 He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. ☊ Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. ☊ Military prisoner ☊ tù binh ☊ Military The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. ☊ Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. ☊ Military This force will protect peace. ☊ Lực lượng này sẽ bảo vệ hoà bình. ☊ Military I feel happy when I wear this military uniform. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy hạnh phúc khi mặc bộ quân phục này. ☊ Military That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military This is the uniform of the special force. ☊ Đây là quân phục của lực lượng đặc biệt. ☊ Military I can fly this helicopter. ☊ Tôi có thể lái chiếc trực thăng này. ☊ Military He puts his victory in the refrigerator. ☊ Anh ấy để chiến thắng của mình trong tủ lạnh. ☊ Military Our commander is ambushed in the bathroom. ☊ Chỉ huy của chúng tôi bị phục kích trong phòng tắm. ☊ Military This is the last battle. Live or die. ☊ Đây là trận chiến cuối cùng. Sống hoặc chết. ☊ Military Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. ☊ Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. ☊ Military He is singing about battalion 307. ☊ Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. ☊ Military Their armored car is attacked. ☊ Xe thiết giáp của họ bị tấn công. ☊ Military the best defensive tactics is to attack. ☊ Chiến thuật phòng thủ tốt nhất là tấn công. ☊ Military They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military The missiles are aiming at this city. ☊ Những tên lửa đang nhắm vào thành phố này. ☊ Military missile ☊ tên lửa ☊ Military terrorist organisation ☊ tổ chức khủng bố ☊ Military The ghosts in the castle disappeared. ☊ Những con ma ở trong lâu đài đã biến mất. ☊ Paranormality That decision haunted the nurse to death. ☊ Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. ☊ Paranormality Vietnamese is the soul of Vietnamese culture. ☊ Tiếng Việt là linh hồn của văn hoá Việt Nam. ☊ Paranormality Do heaven and hell exist? ☊ Thiên đường và địa ngục có tồn tại không? ☊ Paranormality My mother is a superstitious person. ☊ Mẹ của tôi là một người mê tín. ☊ Paranormality I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality We were very afraid when he told us about his curse, although we knew that ☊ Chúng tôi đã rất sợ khi anh ấy nói chochúng tôi về lời nguyền của anh ấymặc dù chúng tôi đã biết đó ☊ Paranormality Angels really exist. ☊ Những thiên thần thật sự tồn tại! ☊ Paranormality My astrology guide says this year I will be very lucky. ☊ Tử vi của tôi nói năm nay tôi sẽ rất may mắn. ☊ Paranormality Do you want to live in my heart all this life? ☊ Bạn có muốn sống trong trái tim củatôi cả kiếp này không? ☊ Paranormality This is a revolution. ☊ Đây là một cuộc cách mạng. ☊ Classifier 3.1 I am the king of this island. ☊ Tôi là vua của hòn đảo này. ☊ Classifier 3.1 CF (island) ☊ hòn ☊ Classifier 3.1 This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1 This house is everything that I have. ☊ Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. ☊ Classifier 3.1 They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1 She is an agile person. ☊ Cô ấy là một người nhanh nhẹn. ☊ Reduplicative Words She is always cold to me. ☊ Cô ấy luôn lạnh lùng với tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words He always pampers his girlfriend. ☊ Anh ấy luôn chiều chuộng bạn gái của mình. ☊ Reduplicative Words My wife is a sweet woman. ☊ Vợ của tôi là một người phụ nữ dịu dàng. ☊ Reduplicative Words This cat is always rude to that dog. ☊ Con mèo này luôn cộc cằn với con chó đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words I am sad because she is displeased. ☊ Tôi buồn vì cô ấy bực bội. ☊ Reduplicative Words displeased ☊ bực bộ ☊ Reduplicative Words Marriage is never easy. ☊ Hôn nhân không bao giờ dễ dàng. ☊ Reduplicative Words This room is so untidy. ☊ Căn phòng này thật bừa bãi. ☊ Reduplicative Words He is chic but rude. ☊ Anh ấy bảnh bao nhưng cộc cằn. ☊ Reduplicative Words He always grumbles to me about his job. ☊ Anh ấy luôn cằn nhằn với tôi về côngviệc của mình. ☊ Reduplicative Words I had to hustle to buy this book. ☊ Tôi đã phải chen chúc để mua quyển sách này. ☊ Reduplicative Words He is luring me. ☊ Anh ấy đang dụ dỗ tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words The scientist speaks sedately. ☊ Nhà khoa học nói một cách dõng dạc. ☊ Reduplicative Words My studying is unfinished, I cannot go swimming. ☊ Việc học của tôi đang dang dở, tôi không thể đi bơi. ☊ Reduplicative Words unfinished ☊ dang dở ☊ Reduplicative Words My father is very undaunted. I am not. ☊ Bố của tôi rất gan góc. Tôi thì không. ☊ Reduplicative Words She is unconcerned with my care. ☊ Cô ấy dửng dưng với sự quan tâm của tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words She is floating. ☊ Cô ấy đang lơ lửng. ☊ Reduplicative Words The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions They want to overprice the American tourists. ☊ Họ muốn chặt chém những du khách Mỹ. ☊ Informal Expressions The tourists like to eat meals taken from an inn more than eating in a res ☊ Những du khách thích ăn cơm bụi hơn ăn ở một nhà hàng. ☊ Informal Expressions I do not think he is a screwball. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ anh ấy là một người dở hơi. ☊ Informal Expressions He is broke because his wife took all his money. ☊ Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions He is terribly sad. ☊ Anh ấy buồn như mất sổ gạo. ☊ Informal Expressions Staying up all night is not good for health. ☊ Thức trắng đêm không tốt cho sức khoẻ. ☊ Informal Expressions I do not want to receive heavy criticism. ☊ Tôi không muốn nhận gạch. ☊ Informal Expressions If you say this, you will receive heavy criticism. ☊ Nếu bạn nói điều đó, bạn sẽ nhận gạch. ☊ Informal Expressions receive heavy criticism ☊ nhận gạch ☊ Informal Expressions We do not accept this exorbitant price. ☊ Chúng tôi không chấp nhận cái giá cắt cổ này. ☊ Informal Expressions My elder sister is very shrewish ☊ Chị của tôi rất đanh đá. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 shrewish ☊ đanh đá ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 He has to face a heavy punishment. ☊ Anh ấy phải đối mặt với một hình phạt nặng nề. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 After winning, the room becomes boisterous. ☊ Sau khi thắng, căn phòng trở nên rộn ràng. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 boisterous ☊ rộn ràng ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 My family is here. Gia đình của tôi đang ở đây. * 003 He is here and she is here. Anh ấy ở đây và cô ấy ở đây. * 003 The family is not small. Gia đình không phải nhỏ. * 004 The family is big. Gia đình lớn. * 004 Here is my address. Đây là địa chỉ của tôi. * 005 That is the teacher. Đây là cô giáo. * 006 That is the class. Đây là lớp học. * 006 Learning languages is interesting. Học ngôn ngữ rất là thú vị. * 006 John is from London. John từ London đến. * 007 London is in Great Britain. London ở bên Anh. * 007 Maria is from Madrid. Maria từ Madrid đến. * 007 Madrid is in Spain. Madrid ở bên Tây Ban Nha. * 007 Berlin is in Germany. Berlin ở bên Đức. * 007 London is a capital city. London là một thủ đô. * 007 France is in Europe. Nước Pháp ở châu Âu. * 007 Egypt is in Africa. Nước Ai Cập ở châu Phi. * 007 Japan is in Asia. Nước Nhật Bản ở châu Á. * 007 Canada is in North America. Canađa ở Bắc Mỹ. * 007 Panama is in Central America. Panama ở Trung Mỹ. * 007 Brazil is in South America. Braxin ở Nam Mỹ. * 007 What time is it, please? Bây giờ là mấy giờ ạ? * 010 It is one o’clock. Bây giờ là một giờ. * 010 It is two o’clock. Bây giờ là hai giờ. * 010 It is three o’clock. Bây giờ là ba giờ. * 010 It is four o’clock. Bây giờ là bốn giờ. * 010 It is five o’clock. Bây giờ là năm giờ. * 010 It is six o’clock. Bây giờ là sáu giờ. * 010 It is seven o’clock. Bây giờ là bảy giờ. * 010 It is eight o’clock. Bây giờ là tám giờ. * 010 It is nine o’clock. Bây giờ là chín giờ. * 010 It is ten o’clock. Bây giờ là mười giờ. * 010 It is eleven o’clock. Bây giờ là mười một giờ. * 010 It is twelve o’clock. Bây giờ là mười hai giờ. * 010 The first day is Monday. Ngày thứ nhất là thứ hai. * 011 The second day is Tuesday. Ngày thứ hai là thứ ba. * 011 The third day is Wednesday. Ngày thứ ba là thứ tư. * 011 The fourth day is Thursday. Ngày thứ tư là thứ năm. * 011 The fifth day is Friday. Ngày thứ năm là thứ sáu. * 011 The sixth day is Saturday. Ngày thứ sáu là thứ bảy. * 011 The seventh day is Sunday. Ngày thứ bảy là chủ nhật. * 011 Today is Sunday. Hôm nay là chủ nhật. * 012 Tomorrow is Monday. Ngày mai là thứ hai. * 012 Who is that? Đây là ai? * 012 That is Peter. Đây là Peter. * 012 Peter is a student. Peter là sinh viên. * 012 Who is that? Đây là ai? * 012 That is Martha. Đây là Martha. * 012 Martha is a secretary. Martha là thư ký. * 012 Peter is Martha’s friend. Peter là bạn của Martha. * 012 Martha is Peter’s friend. Martha là bạn của Peter. * 012 There is a party here. Ở đây có buổi tiệc. * 014 Where is Martha? Martha đâu rồi? * 015 She is watching a film. Cô ấy xem / coi phim. * 015 Where is Peter? Peter đâu rồi? * 015 He is drinking coffee. Anh ấy uống cà phê. * 015 Snow is white. Tuyết màu trắng. * 016 The sun is yellow. Mặt trời màu vàng. * 016 The orange is orange. Quả / trái cam màu da cam. * 016 The cherry is red. Quả / trái anh đào màu đỏ. * 016 The sky is blue. Bầu trời màu xanh nước biển. * 016 The grass is green. Cỏ màu xanh lá cây. * 016 The earth is brown. Đất màu nâu. * 016 The cloud is grey / gray (am.). Mây màu xám. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the snow? White. Tuyết màu gì? Màu trắng. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the sun? Yellow. Mặt trời màu gì? Màu vàng. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the orange? Orange. Quả / trái cam màu gì? Màu da cam. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the cherry? Red. Quả / trái anh đào màu gì? Màu đỏ. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the sky? Blue. Bầu trời màu gì? Màu xanh nước biển. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the grass? Green. Cỏ màu gì? Màu xanh lá cây. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the earth? Brown. Đất màu gì? Màu nâu. * 016 What colour / color (am.) is the cloud? Grey / Gray (am.). Mây màu gì? Màu xám. * 016 Where is the supermarket? Ở đâu có siêu thị? * 017 The summer is warm. Mùa hè nóng. * 018 The winter is cold. Mùa đông lạnh. * 018 It is cold. Trời lạnh. * 018 It is raining. Trời mưa. * 018 It is windy. Trời gió. * 018 It is warm. Trời ấm. * 018 It is sunny. Trời nắng. * 018 It is pleasant. Trời đẹp. * 018 What is the weather like today? Hôm nay thời tiết ra sao? * 018 It is cold today. Hôm nay trời lạnh. * 018 It is warm today. Hôm nay trời ấm. * 018 Our house is here. Đây là nhà của chúng tôi. * 019 The roof is on top. Ở trên là mái nhà. * 019 The basement is below. Ở dưới là tầng hầm. * 019 There is a garden behind the house. Ở đằng sau nhà là vườn. * 019 There is no street in front of the house. Trước nhà không có đường. * 019 My apartment is here. Đây là căn hộ của tôi. * 019 The front door is closed. Cửa nhà đã khóa. * 019 It is hot today. Hôm nay trời nóng. * 019 There is a sofa and an armchair there. Ở kia là cái ghế sô pha và một cái ghế bành. * 019 My computer is there. Máy tính của tôi ở đó. * 019 My stereo is there. Ở kia là máy âm thanh của tôi. * 019 The TV set is brand new. Vô tuyến còn rất mới. * 019 Today is Saturday. Hôm nay là thứ bảy. * 020 My husband is washing the car. Chồng tôi rửa xe hơi. * 020 Grandma is watering the flowers. Bà tưới hoa. * 020 My husband is tidying up his desk. Chồng của tôi dọn dẹp bàn làm việc của anh ấy. * 020 The floor is dirty. Nền nhà bẩn. * 020 Where is the cutlery / silverware (am.)? Thìa dĩa ở đâu? * 021 This is my guitar. Đây là đàn ghi-ta của tôi. * 022 Basel is in Switzerland. Basel ở bên Thụy Sĩ. * 023 He is a foreigner. Ông ấy là người ngoại quốc. * 023 What is your profession? Bạn làm nghề gì vậy? * 023 No, my wife / my husband is also here. Không, vợ / chồng tôi cũng ở đây. * 023 But speaking and writing is difficult. Nhưng nói và viết thì khó. * 025 Your pronunciation is very good. Cách phát âm rõ ràng của bạn rất tốt. * 025 What is your mother tongue / native language (am.)? Tiếng mẹ đẻ của bạn là gì? * 025 The title is not coming to me. Tôi không nhớ ra tên. * 025 Here is my credit card. Đây là thẻ tín dụng của tôi. * 027 Here is my licence / license (am.). Đây là bằng lái xe của tôi. * 027 What is there to see in the city? Trong thành phố có gì để xem không? * 027 My name is Miller. Tên của tôi là Müller. * 029 Here is my luggage. Đây là hành lý của tôi. * 029 There is no warm water. Không có nước nóng. * 030 There is no telephone in the room. Ở trong phòng không có điện thoại. * 030 There is no TV in the room. Ở trong phòng không có vô tuyến. * 030 The room is too noisy. Căn phòng ồn quá. * 030 The room is too small. Căn phòng nhỏ quá. * 030 The room is too dark. Căn phòng tối quá. * 030 The food is cold. Thức ăn nguội rồi. * 032 When is the next train to Berlin? Bao giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa tiếp theo đi Berlin? * 035 When is the next train to Paris? Bao giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa tiếp theo đi Paris? * 035 When is the next train to London? Bao giờ có chuyến tàu hỏa tiếp theo đi London? * 035 I think this is my seat. Tôi nghĩ rằng đây là chỗ của tôi. * 036 Where is the sleeper? Toa nằm ở đâu? * 036 The sleeper is at the end of the train. Toa nằm ở cuối tàu. * 036 And where is the dining car? – At the front. Toa ăn ở đâu? – Ở đầu tầu. * 036 When is the next flight to Rome? Bao giờ có chuyến bay tới sang Rôm? * 037 Where is the bus stop? Bến / trạm xe buýt ở đâu? * 038 The next train is in 5 minutes. Chuyến tàu điện ngầm tiếp theo 5 phút nữa đến. * 038 The next tram is in 10 minutes. Chuyến tàu điện ngầm tiếp theo 10 phút nữa đến. * 038 The next bus is in 15 minutes. Chuyến xe buýt tiếp theo 15 phút nữa đến. * 038 When is the last train? Khi nào chuyến tàu điện ngầm cuối cùng sẽ chạy? * 038 When is the last tram? Khi nào chuyến tàu điện ngầm cuối cùng sẽ chạy? * 038 When is the last bus? Khi nào chuyến xe buýt cuối cùng sẽ chạy? * 038 That is okay, please keep the change. Không sao, bạn giữ phần còn lại. * 040 Where is the next gas station? Trạm xăng tiếp sau ở đâu? * 041 Where is the nearest telephone? Trạm điện thoại gần đây ở đâu? * 041 It is best if you take the underground / subway (am.). Tốt nhất là bạn đi bằng tàu điện ngầm. * 042 Where is the tourist information office? Trạm hướng dẫn giao thông cho khách du lịch ở đâu? * 043 Where is the old city? Khu phố cổ ở đâu? * 043 Where is the cathedral? Nhà thờ lớn ở đâu? * 043 Where is the museum? Viện bảo tàng ở đâu? * 043 Where is the harbour / harbor (am.)? Bến cảng ở đâu? * 043 Where is the market? Chợ ở đâu? * 043 Where is the castle? Lâu đài ở đâu? * 043 How long is the tour? Phần hướng dẫn kéo dài bao lâu? * 043 How much is the entrance fee? Vé vào cửa bao nhiêu tiền? * 044 What building is that? Đây là tòa nhà gì? * 044 How old is the building? Toà nhà này xây bao lâu rồi? * 044 The zoo is there. Sở thú ở kia. * 045 Where is the toilet / restroom (am.)? Nhà vệ sinh ở đâu vậy? * 045 There is a café over there. Ở kia có một quán cà phê. * 045 There is a restaurant over there. Ở kia có một quán ăn. * 045 A good film is playing today. Hôm nay có phim rất hay. * 047 The film is brand new. Phim rất mới. * 047 Where is the cash register? Quầy bán vé ở đâu? * 047 How long is the film? Phim dài bao lâu? * 047 No, this is the first time. Không, lần này là lần đầu. * 048 Where is the ski lift? Thang kéo trượt tuyết ở đâu? * 050 There is a football / soccer (am.) stadium in our city. Ở trong thành phố của chúng tôi có sân vận động. * 051 There is also a swimming pool with a sauna. Cũng có bể bơi cùng với phòng tắm hơi. * 051 And there is a golf course. Và có một sân đánh gôn. * 051 What is on TV? Ở trên vô tuyến có gì? * 051 There is a football / soccer (am.) match on now. Hiện giờ có một cuộc thi đấu bóng đá. * 051 The German team is playing against the English one. Đội Đức đá với đội Anh. * 051 Who is winning? Ai thắng? * 051 It is currently a tie. Hiện giờ hòa. * 051 The referee is from Belgium. Trọng tài đến từ Bỉ. * 051 Now there is a penalty. Bây giờ có một cú đá phạt đền. * 051 It is hot today. Hôm nay nóng. * 052 Where is the shower? Vòi tắm hoa sen ở đâu? * 052 Where is the changing room? Phòng thay quần áo ở đâu? * 052 The water is too cold. Nước này lạnh quá. * 052 Where is the furniture? Đồ gỗ ở đâu? * 054 Where is the jewellery / jewelry (am.) department? Đồ trang sức ở đâu? * 054 Or is it made of plastic? Hay là bằng chất nhựa? * 056 This is very good quality. Chất lượng đặc biệt. * 056 And the bag is really very reasonable. Và túi xách tay thực sự là rất rẻ. * 056 The cashier is over there. Quầy trả tiền ở bên kia. * 056 My husband is a doctor. Chồng tôi có công việc là bác sĩ. * 057 And health insurance is expensive. Và bảo hiểm sức khoẻ cao. * 057 That is my boss. Đây là người lãnh đạo của tôi. * 057 She is bored. Chị ấy buồn chán. * 058 She is not bored. Chị ấy không buồn chán. * 058 What is your name? Bạn tên gì? * 059 The doctor is on his way. Bác sĩ đến ngay lập tức. * 059 Your blood pressure is okay. Huyết áp bình thường. * 059 The man is wearing a hat. Người đàn ông ấy đội một cái mũ. * 060 The man is dancing and laughing. Người đàn ông ấy nhảy và cười. * 060 He is carrying a cane in his hands. Ông ấy cầm một cái gậy trong tay. * 060 He is also wearing a scarf around his neck. Ông ấy cũng đeo khăn quàng cổ. * 060 It is winter and it is cold. Đang là mùa đông và lạnh. * 060 The man is made of snow. Người đàn ông ấy làm bằng tuyết. * 060 He is neither wearing pants nor a coat. Ông ấy không mặt quần và áo khoác. * 060 But the man is not freezing. Nhưng mà Ông ấy không bị lạnh cóng. * 060 He is a snowman. Ông ấy là một ông già tuyết. * 060 Where is the nearest post office? Bưu điện gần nhất ở đâu? * 061 Where is the nearest mail box? Thùng / hộp thư gần nhất ở đâu? * 061 How much is the postage to America? Cước phí / Bưu phí sang Mỹ bao nhiêu tiền? * 061 How heavy is the package? Bưu phẩm nặng bao nhiêu? * 061 Where is the nearest telephone booth? Trạm điện thoại công cộng gần nhất ở đâu? * 061 The line is always busy. Đường dây lúc nào cũng bận. * 061 Here is my passport. Đây là hộ chiếu của tôi. * 062 And here is my address. Và đây là địa chỉ của tôi. * 062 Here is my account number. Đây là số tài khoản của tôi. * 062 The first month is January. Tháng thứ nhất là tháng giêng. * 063 The second month is February. Tháng thứ hai là tháng hai. * 063 The third month is March. Tháng thứ ba là tháng ba. * 063 The fourth month is April. Tháng thứ tư là tháng tư. * 063 The fifth month is May. Tháng thứ năm là tháng năm. * 063 The sixth month is June. Tháng thứ sáu là tháng sáu. * 063 The seventh month is July. Tháng thứ bảy là tháng bảy . * 063 The eighth month is August. Tháng thứ tám là tháng tám. * 063 The ninth month is September. Tháng thứ chín là tháng chín. * 063 The tenth month is October. Tháng thứ mười là tháng mười. * 063 The eleventh month is November. Tháng thứ mười một là tháng mười một. * 063 The twelfth month is December. Tháng thứ mười hai là tháng mười hai. * 063 Yes, he is working right now. Vâng, anh ấy đang làm việc. * 064 Where is the tennis court? Sân quần vợt ở đâu? * 065 Where is the football / soccer (am.) field? Sân bóng đá ở đâu? * 065 Where is the washing machine? Ở đâu có máy giặt? * 065 Where is the salt and pepper? Muối và hạt tiêu ở đâu? * 065 No, she is only seventeen. Chưa, nó mới mười bảy thôi. * 067 Her money is gone. Tiền của cô ấy mất rồi. * 068 And her credit card is also gone. Và thẻ tín dụng cũng mất rồi. * 068 Our grandfather is ill. Ông của chúng tôi bị ốm. * 068 Our grandmother is healthy. Bà của chúng tôi mạnh khỏe. * 068 Children, where is your father? Các cháu ơi, bố của các cháu ở đâu? * 068 Children, where is your mother? Các cháu ơi, mẹ của các cháu ở đâu? * 068 Where is his passport then? Hộ chiếu của anh ấy ở đâu? * 069 Where is your wife, Mr. Miller? Vợ của ông ở đâu rồi, ông Müller? * 069 Where is your husband, Mrs. Smith? Chồng của bà ở đâu rồi, bà Schmidt? * 069 The elephant is big. Con voi to. * 070 The mouse is small. Con chuột nhỏ. * 070 The night is dark. Ban đêm tối. * 070 The day is bright. Ban ngày sáng. * 070 Our grandfather is very old. Ông của chúng tôi rất già. * 070 The butterfly is beautiful. Con bướm đẹp. * 070 The spider is ugly. Con nhện xấu. * 070 A woman who weighs a hundred kilos is fat. Phụ nữ nặng 100 ki lô là béo / mập. * 070 A man who weighs fifty kilos is thin. Nam giới nặng 50 ki lô là gầy / ốm. * 070 The car is expensive. Xe hơi đắt. * 070 The newspaper is cheap. Tờ báo rẻ. * 070 He is not allowed to sleep in the park. Anh ấy không được phép ngủ trong công viên. * 075 He is not allowed to sleep in the car. Anh ấy không được phép ngủ trong xe hơi. * 075 He is not allowed to sleep at the train station. Anh ấy không được phép ngủ trong nhà ga. * 075 The glass is broken. Kính thủy tinh bị vỡ. * 076 The battery is dead / empty. Pin hết rồi. * 076 The weather is so bad. Thời tiết xấu quá. * 077 I am not coming because the weather is so bad. Tôi không đến, bởi vì thời tiết xấu quá. * 077 It is already late. Đã muộn / trễ rồi. * 077 I’m going because it is already late. Tôi đi, bởi vì đã muộn / trễ rồi. * 077 Our car is damaged. Xe hơi của chúng tôi đã bị hỏng. * 078 We didn’t come because our car is damaged. Chúng tôi đã không đến, bởi vì xe hơi của chúng tôi đã bị hỏng. * 078 It is cold. Nó lạnh. * 079 I’m not drinking it because it is cold. Tôi không uống, bởi vì nó lạnh. * 079 The dog is big. Con chó này to. * 082 The house is small. Căn nhà này nhỏ. * 082 He is staying in a hotel. Anh ấy ở trong khách sạn. * 082 The hotel is cheap. Khách sạn này rẻ tiền. * 082 He is staying in a cheap hotel. Anh ấy sống trong một khách sạn rẻ tiền, * 082 The car is expensive. Xe hơi này đắt tiền. * 082 The novel is boring. Quyển tiểu thuyết này chán. * 082 He is reading a boring novel. Anh ấy đọc một quyển tiểu thuyết chán. * 082 She is watching a movie. Chị ấy xem một bộ phim. * 082 The movie is exciting. Bộ phim này hấp dẫn. * 082 She is watching an exciting movie. Chị ấy xem một bộ phim hấp dẫn. * 082 The wine is definitely old. Rượu vang này chắc cũ rồi. * 093 I think that it is old. Tôi đoán rằng nó cũ rồi. * 093 Our boss is good-looking. Ông chủ chúng tôi trông đẹp trai. * 093 It is very possible that he has a girlfriend. Rất có thể rằng ông ấy có bạn gái. * 093 I think he is ill. Tôi nghĩ rằng anh ấy bị ốm. * 094 I think he is sleeping now. Tôi nghĩ rằng anh ấy đang ngủ. * 094 We hope that he is a millionaire. Chúng tôi hy vọng rằng anh ấy là triệu phú. * 094 I heard that she is in the hospital. Tôi đã nghe nói rằng chị ấy nằm ở bệnh viện. * 094 I heard that your car is completely wrecked. Tôi nghe nói rằng xe hơi của bạn bị hỏng hoàn toàn. * 094 I’ll wait until my hair is dry. Tôi chờ đến khi tóc của tôi khô. * 096 I’ll wait until the film is over. Tôi chờ đến khi phim hết. * 096 I’ll wait until the traffic light is green. Tôi chờ đến khi đèn xanh. * 096 Yes, after the class is over. Vâng, sau khi hết giờ học. * 096 Since when is she no longer working? Từ khi nào chị ấy không làm việc nữa? * 097 Yes, she is no longer working since she got married. Vâng, chị ấy không làm việc nữa, từ khi chị ấy đã kết hôn. * 097 Yes, when she is driving. Vâng, trong lúc chị ấy lái xe hơi. * 097 I can’t understand anything when the music is so loud. Tôi không hiểu gì nếu nhạc to quá. * 097 He is at the bar instead of going home. Anh ấy ngồi trong quán bia thay cho đi về nhà. * 098 As far as I know, his wife is ill. Theo tôi biết, vợ của anh ấy bị ốm. * 098 As far as I know, he is unemployed. Theo tôi biết, anh ấy đang thất nghiệp. * 098 Although the road is slippery, he drives so fast. Mặc dù đường trơn, anh ấy vẫn đi nhanh. * 099 Although he is drunk, he rides his bicycle. Mặc dù anh ấy bị say rượu, anh ấy vẫn đạp xe đạp. * 099 Although she is in pain, she doesn’t go to the doctor. Chị ấy không đi bác sĩ, mặc dù chị ấy bị đau. * 099 She is in pain. Nevertheless, she doesn’t go to the doctor. Chị ấy bị đau. Tuy vậy chị ấy không đi bác sĩ. * 099 He is not only stupid, but also lazy. Anh ấy không chỉ dốt, mà còn lười biếng nữa. * 100 She is not only pretty, but also intelligent. Chị ấy không chỉ xinh đẹp, mà còn thông minh nữa. * 100 This is my colleague’s overcoat. Đây là áo khoác của đồng nghiệp tôi. * 101 That is my colleague’s car. Đây là chiếc xe hơi của đồng nghiệp tôi. * 101 That is my colleagues’ work. Đây là công việc của đồng nghiệp tôi. * 101 The button from the shirt is gone. Cúc áo sơ mi bị rơi ra. * 101 The garage key is gone. Chìa khóa của nhà xe bị mất. * 101 The boss’ computer is not working. Máy tính của ông chủ bị hỏng. * 101 The house is at the end of the road. Căn nhà nằm ở cuối đường. * 101 What is the name of the capital city of Switzerland? Thủ đô nước Thụy Sĩ tên là gì? * 101 What is the title of the book? Nhan đề quyển sách này là gì? * 101 What time is the museum open? Bao giờ là giờ mở cửa của bảo tàng? * 101 like: is → →
There is nothing at all ☊ Chả có gì sốt ☊ there is no life on the moon ☊ Không có sự sống trên Trăng ☊ The Russian Federation is only a shadow of the former Soviet Union ☊ Liên Bang Nga là một vang bóng của Liên Xô ngày xưa ☊ A polite greeting is better than a good meal ☊ Lời chào cao hơn mâm cỗ ☊ He is very wicked ☊ Nó ác lắm ☊ Cambodia’s future is still very unstable ☊ Tương lai Cam Bốt còn nhiều bấp bênh ☊ everyone is going ☊ ai cũng đi hết ☊ who is there? ☊ ai đó? ☊ who is it? who goes there? ☊ ai đấy ☊ he is a man of very few words ☊ anh ta ít lời lắm ☊ the old lady is a little hard of hearing ☊ bà cụ hơi nghểnh ngãng ☊ it is eight now ☊ bây giờ là tám giờ ☊ what time is it (now) ☊ bây giờ mấy giờ rồi ☊ beaten until one is unable to walk ☊ bò lê bò càng ☊ all is well that ends well ☊ bảy mươi chưa què chớ khoe là lành ☊ at any cost, for all one is worth ☊ bằng được ☊ a person who is at home anywhere he goes ☊ bốn bể là nhà ☊ this shrimp soup is very tasty ☊ canh tôm ngọt lừ ☊ that is why, therefore, hence, because ☊ cho nên ☊ what is it, what’s the matter ☊ chuyện gì vậy ☊ if a child is bad, it is the mother’s fault (proverb) ☊ cháu hư tại bà ☊ for all one is worth ☊ chí mạng ☊ this is the main reason why, mainly because of ☊ chính vì thế ☊ wait till (something) is over ☊ chòng vòng ☊ it is too early to do something ☊ chưa chi đã ☊ there is no sign as yet that ~ ☊ chưa có triệu chứng gì là ☊ brined (salt-pickled) fish (from which fish sauce is made) ☊ chượp ☊ it is because ☊ chả là ☊ to get a nosebleed, one’s nose is bleeding ☊ chảy máu cam ☊ it is certain ☊ chắc hẳn ☊ there is no profit to it ☊ chẳng béo bở gì ☊ is no longer, is no more ☊ chẳng còn ☊ there is no one, no one is here ☊ chẳng có ai ☊ there is no sign that ☊ chẳng có dấu gì là ☊ there is no reason why ☊ chẳng lẽ ☊ only, just, that is all there is to it ☊ chẳng qua ☊ there is only that much money ☊ chỉ có bây nhiêu tiền thôi ☊ then that is all there is to it, then there is nothing more to add ☊ chớ kể ☊ but is not ☊ chứ chẳng phải ☊ my coffee is too sweet ☊ cà phê của tôi ngọt quá ☊ plough (the land) when it is overflowed ☊ cày dầm ☊ that which is called, the thing people call ☊ cái mà họ gọi là ☊ That house is made of wood ☊ cái nhà ấy làm bằng gỗ ☊ is that all, is there anything else? ☊ còn chi nữa ☊ is that all, is there anything else? ☊ còn gì nữa ☊ there is proof that, there is evidence that ☊ có bằng chứng là ☊ there is something ☊ có chuyện gì ☊ there is opposition from ☊ có chống đối từ ☊ there is even ☊ có cả ☊ is the same as, is no different than ☊ có khác gì ☊ there is a little bit, there is a small amount ☊ có một chút ít ☊ there is something, there is a matter (that) ☊ có một điều gì ☊ there is (are) much or many; to have much or many, be numerous ☊ có nhiều ☊ there is a relation between ☊ có sự liên hệ giữa ☊ can be seen as, is similar to ☊ có thể hiểu như ☊ right?, is that correct? ☊ có đúng không ☊ work is at a standstill ☊ công việc đang ngưng đọng ☊ is also not a problem, is okay ☊ cũng không sao ☊ to interrupt (someone who is speaking) ☊ cắt lời ☊ (one’s) reputation is well merited ☊ danh bất hư truyền ☊ contrary to what is expected, unexpectedly ☊ dè đâu ☊ perhaps, maybe (it is also) ☊ dễ cũng là ☊ translation is treason ☊ dịch là phản ☊ it is feared that ☊ e rằng ☊ the baby is plump but flabby ☊ em be mập nhưng thịt nhẽo ☊ jealousy is running wild ☊ ghen lồng ghen lộn ☊ the paper is short but the sentiments ☊ giấy ngắn tình dài ☊ time (of the clock), hour, o’clock; now is the time (for sth) ☊ giờ ☊ the sky is cloudy ☊ giời u ám ☊ which is called, whose abbreviation is ☊ gọi tắt là ☊ it is evident, obvious that ☊ hiển nhiên là ☊ the agreement is valid for 5 years ☊ hiệp ước có giá trị trong 5 năm ☊ (sth) is even more true (of) ☊ huống gì ☊ what is the use of?, what is the good of? ☊ hà tất ☊ that is why, therefore, no wonder ☊ hèn chi ☊ today is different ☊ hôm nay thì khác ☊ what is the use of ☊ hơi dâu ☊ (tag question) is that so? ☊ hả ☊ there is almost no office, almost every office ☊ hầu như không văn phòng nào ☊ it’s over, it’s done, it’s finished, there is no more ☊ hết rồi ☊ is somewhat long, is pretty long ☊ khá lâu ☊ The hotel is in the back of the station ☊ khách sạn ở đằng sau nhà ga ☊ there is no one else (around) ☊ không còn ai cả ☊ there is no more time to (do sth) ☊ không còn thì giờ ☊ there is no more ~ ☊ không còn ~ nào ☊ otherwise, or, before; there is not; without (having) ☊ không có ☊ there is nothing ☊ không có cái gì ☊ there is nothing ☊ không có gì ☊ is not like there, there is nothing like that ☊ không có như vậy ☊ there is none, there is no kind of ☊ không có thứ nào ☊ it is no accident ☊ không dưng ☊ it is (really) necessary?, must one? ☊ không lý ☊ it is not only universal ☊ không những phổ thông ☊ there is not, there are not; not correct ☊ không phải ☊ don’t have; is not; can’t ☊ không được ☊ (sth) is not necessary, (one) doesn’t have to be ☊ khỏi cần phải ☊ how is (sth) possible ☊ làm sao được ☊ no one is unaware of, every one’s knowledge ☊ lạ gì ☊ (something) even stranger is (that) ☊ lạ hơn nữa là ☊ (1) again; against, over again, back towards; resume, re- (2) to come, reach, get to
(3) (indicates something is contrary to expectations) ☊
lại ☊ this (line of) reasoning is unsound ☊ lập luận này không vững ☊ (carry something) with difficulty (because it is heavy) ☊ lễ mễ ☊ there is no need ☊ lọ là ☊ the fire is smoldering ☊ lửa cháy âm ỉ ☊ the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak ☊ lực bất tòng tâm ☊ the weather is cool ☊ mát giời ☊ blood is thicker than water ☊ máu chảy ruột mềm ☊ winter is approaching ☊ mùa đông gần tới ☊ point where an attack is focused, focus (of an attack) ☊ mũi giùi ☊ it is snowing ☊ mưa tuyết ☊ hail, it is hailing, it hails ☊ mưa đá ☊ what time is it ☊ mấy giờ rồi ☊ is too expensive, is very expensive ☊ mắc quá ☊ all is well, all went well ☊ mọi sự tốt đẹp ☊ there is black sheep in every flock ☊ mỗi cây mỗi hoa, mỗi nhà mỗi cảnh ☊ experience is the best teacher ☊ mỗi lần ngã là một lần bớt dại ☊ blood is thicker than water ☊ một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã ☊ knowledge is power ☊ một kho vàng không bằng một nang chữ ☊ promise is debt ☊ một lời nói, một đọi máu ☊ One link broken, the whole chain is broken ☊ một mắt xích bung làm đứt tung dây xích ☊ A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush ☊ một mặt hơn mười gói ☊ a liar is not believed when he speaks the truth ☊ một sự bất tín, vạn sự không tin ☊ an important thing to remember is ~ ☊ một điều quan trọng nên nhớ là ☊ it is said that, other people say ☊ nghe nói ☊ it is said that, it is rumored that ☊ nghe đâu ☊ that is (to say), that means ☊ nghĩa là ☊ my husband (wife) is out ☊ nhà tôi đi vắng ☊ my house is over there ☊ nhà tôi ở kia ☊ the house is close to a field ☊ nhà ở áp cánh đồng ☊ as it is often called ☊ như thường được gọi ☊ how, in what way?, is like what? ☊ như thế nào ☊ this is unrealistic ☊ như vậy là không thực tế ☊ it is imperative to do so ☊ nhất thiết phải làm như vậy ☊ debt is the worst poverty ☊ nhất tội nhì nợ tục ngữ ☊ to claim something that is not one’s own ☊ nhận vơ ☊ the boil is festering ☊ nhọt nung mủ ☊ as for, as far as~ is concerned ☊ những như ☊ there is a din of conversation ☊ nói chuyện ồn ào ☊ such a way of speaking is impolite ☊ nói như vậy là bất nhã ☊ the tide is setting in ☊ nước bắt đầu lớn ☊ the water is overflowing ☊ nước đầy ứ ☊ if one cannot, if something is not possible ☊ nếu không được ☊ if so, if that is the case ☊ nếu thế ☊ one who is equal to one’s father ☊ phụ chấp ☊ excessive, beyond measure, more than is reasonable ☊ quá mức ☊ (1) outside wall, outside cover (2) to act because there is no alternative ☊
quách ☊ it is clear that, clearly ☊ rõ là ☊ how is that? ☊ sao thế ☊ my number is up, I’m done, I’m finished ☊ số tôi tận rồi ☊ one’s line, what is much of one’s line, one’s knowledge (of some ☊ sở đắc ☊ the truth is within us ☊ sự thật lưu lại trong ta ☊ the home is shattered and its members gone ☊ tan cửa nát nhà ☊ youth is full of zeal ☊ thanh niên đầy nhiệt huyết ☊ as is one’s habit, as usual ☊ theo thói quen ☊ according to etiquette, as is polite, fitting ☊ theo xã giao ☊ (there is) no lack of, sth is not short of ☊ thiếu gì ☊ that which is beautiful, fine, excellent, beauty, etc. ☊ thiện mỹ ☊ the damage is estimated at ☊ thiệt hại ước khoảng ☊ the proof of the pudding is in the eating ☊ thui ra mới biết béo gầy ☊ this ointment is for external use only ☊ thuốc mỡ này chỉ dùng ngoài da ☊ the success of the program is still limited ☊ thành công của các chương trình vẫn giới hạn ☊ time is running out ☊ thì giờ càng lúc càng hết ☊ time is money ☊ thì giờ là vàng bạc ☊ then what is (it) ☊ thì là gì ☊ really, is that so? ☊ thật sao ☊ it is true (that) ☊ thật thế ☊ really?, is that so?, do you mean that? ☊ thật à ☊ the little boy is very lazy ☊ thằng bé lì nhất hạng ☊ the weather is sultry ☊ thời tiết nực nội ☊ they say that, it is rumored that ☊ tiếng rằng ☊ free money (money that is not one’s own) ☊ tiền chùa ☊ bar, liquor store, place where alcohol is sold ☊ tiệm rượu ☊ altar where ceremony is made ☊ trai đàn ☊ including the U.S., one of which is the U.S. ☊ trong đó có Hoa Kỳ ☊ your case is similar to mine ☊ trường hợp anh giống như trường hợp tôi ☊ it is rumored that ☊ trộm nghe ☊ it is humid today ☊ trời hôm nay nồm ☊ the weather is sultry ☊ trời nồng nực ☊ it is pitch dark ☊ trời tối om ☊ to abolish what is injurious, noxious ☊ trừ hại ☊ snow is starting to fall ☊ tuyết bắt đầu rơi ☊ this situation is a result of a policy ☊ tình trạng này là hậu quả của chính sách ☊ the future is bright ☊ tương lai là tươi sáng ☊ to imagine that something is easy to do ☊ tưởng bở ☊ to believe something is true ☊ tưởng thật ☊ why is he so unmannerly ☊ tại sao nó lại mất dạy đến thế ☊ why is that ☊ tại sao vậy ☊ an inch of soil is an inch of gold ☊ tấc đất tấc vàng ☊ it is necessary (to) ☊ tất phải ☊ dusk is falling ☊ tối sầm ☊ it is pitch dark ☊ tối đen như mực ☊ crime is increasing in Vietnam ☊ tội ác gia tăng tại Việt Nam ☊ whose turn is it? ☊ tới phien ai ☊ somebody’s number is up ☊ tới số ☊ that is to say; to equal, be ☊ từc ☊ that is (to say), therefore; to equal, be ☊ từc là ☊ my shoulder is itching ☊ vai tôi ngứa ☊ the business is very urgent and must be seen to right away ☊ việc rất là cần, phải làm ngay lập tức ☊ what is done cannot be undone ☊ ván đã đóng thuyền ☊ how ~ it is ! ☊ vậy thay ☊ I see, really?, is that so? ☊ vậy à ☊ this is the work of North Korean instigators ☊ vụ này là do Bắc Hàn chủ mưu ☊ as God is my witness, honest to God ☊ xin trời đất tha thứ cho tôi ☊ Love is blind ☊ Ái tình là mù ☊ repetition is the mother of learning. ☊ ôn tập là mẹ của học tập ☊ that is really an excellent idea ☊ ý kiến ấy quả là một cao kiến ☊ (1) to eat (away at), attack, corrode, cost; to attend, celebrate, take part in (a event where food is served) (3) to earn illegally ☊
ăn ☊ comfort is better than pride ☊ ăn chắc mặc bền ☊ to stop gambling while one is ahead ☊ ăn non ☊ to eat and drink until one is full, satisfied ☊ ăn uống thỏa thê ☊ to eat (pickles) before they are ready, eat before sth is completely cooked ☊ ăn xổi ☊ Taiwan is a dissident province ☊ Đài Loan là một tỉnh ly khai ☊ This is the first time ☊ Đây là lần thứ nhứt ☊ the strange thing is that ☊ điều lạ lùng là ☊ One very important point is ~ ☊ điều rất cần là ☊ the good news is that ☊ điều đáng mừng là ☊ that which is called, what they call, a thing called ☊ điều được gọi là ☊ cannot do (sth), (sth) is impossible ☊ đâu có được ☊ this is the last time, the last chance ☊ đây là lần cuối cùng ☊ the die has been cast, there is no turning back ☊ đã trót phóng lao ☊ there is, that is; is that ☊ đó là ☊ this is the reason why ☊ đó là lý do ☊ this is the reason why ☊ đó là lý do giải thích tại sao ☊ that is the reason why ☊ đó là lý do khiến ☊ this is the reason why ☊ đó là lý do tại sao ☊ that is the reason why ☊ đó là nguyên do tại sao ☊ more precisely, more accurately, more correctly, that is (to say) ☊ đúng hơn ☊ it is (precisely, exactly) ☊ đúng là ☊ it is true (that) ☊ đúng vậy ☊ is that okay?, is that possible?, alright? ☊ được không ☊ sit wherever one is placed ☊ đặt đâu ngồi đấy ☊ what time is it by your watch? ☊ đồng hồ ông mấy giờ rồi ☊ of a person who is well off ☊ đồng ra đồng vào ☊ it is pouring down with rain ☊ đổ mưa ☊ my life is over ☊ đời tôi tàn ☊ noon, midday (when the sun is at its zenith) ☊ đứng bóng ☊ only when the hand is injured, does one ☊ đứt tay hay thuốc ☊ (1) really?, is that so? (2) on, at, by, in ☊
ư ☊ warm and cold, how someone is doing ☊ ấm lạnh ☊ there is as yet no information that ☊ chưa có thông tin ☊ what is there to ..., why ... ☊ có gì mà ☊ there is no one, no one is here ☊ đâu có ai ☊ 3
This bag's heavy. ☊ Cái túi này nặng. ☊ 6
My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊ 7
His mother's at home. He's at school. ☊ Mẹ anh ấy đang ở nhà. Anh ấy đang ở trường. ☊ 10
My sister's a nurse. ☊ Em gái tôi làm y tá. ☊ 17
She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊ 28
My favorite color is blue. ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của tôi là màu xanh lam? ☊ 32
It isn't hot today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không nóng. ☊ 34
It isn't windy today. ☊ Hôm nay trời không gió. ☊ 36
Brazil is a very big country. ☊ Brazil là một đất nước rất lớn. ☊ 38
Toronto isn't in the United States. ☊ Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ. ☊ 55
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 59
Is it cold in your room? ☊ Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không? ☊ 63
Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊ 66
What color is your car? ☊ Xe hơi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 68
How old is Hassan? ☊ Hassan bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 74
This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? ☊ Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế? ☊ 86
Is your friend Chinese? ☊ Bạn cậu người Trung Quốc phải không? ☊ 87
Yes, he is. ☊ Phải. ☊ 91
No, it isn't. ☊ Không phải. ☊ 94
Is your car blue? ☊ Xe hơi cậu màu xanh lam đúng không? ☊ 96
Is Lisa from Toronto? ☊ Lisa là người Toronto à? ☊ 102
What color is your bag? ☊ Túi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 109
She's my sister. ☊ Chị ấy là chị gái tôi. ☊ 110
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 112
Is your job interesting? ☊ Công việc của cậu có thích không? ☊ 116
Is the post o ce near here? ☊ Bưu điện có gần đây không? ☊ 128
My favorite sport is skiing. ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của tôi là trượt tuyết? ☊ 129
Who's the man in this photo? ☊ Người đàn ông trong ảnh này là ai thế? ☊ 143
Is your wife a doctor? ☊ Vợ cậu làm bác sĩ phải không? ☊ 145
Where is she from? ☊ Cô ấy người ở đâu? ☊ 148
Her name is Barbara. ☊ Tên cô ấy là ☊ 149
How old is she? ☊ Cô ấy bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 153
Is it cold today? — No, it isn't. ☊ Hôm nay trời có lạnh không? - Không lạnh. ☊ 155
Is it dark now? — Yes, it is. ☊ Bây giờ trời có tối không? - Không. ☊ 158
Barbara is reading a newspaper. ☊ Barbara đang đọc báo. ☊ 159
She isn't eating. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn. ☊ 160
The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊ 162
You're not listening to me. ☊ Cậu đang không nghe tôi. ☊ 177
Somebody is swimming in the river. ☊ Có người đang bơi dưới sông. ☊ 182
She isn't having dinner. ☊ Cô ấy đang không ăn tối. ☊ 191
It isn't snowing. ☊ Trời đang không có tuyết. ☊ 195
I'm not studying english. ☊ Tôi đang không học tiếng Anh. ☊ 196
I'm listening to music. ☊ Tôi đang nghe nhạc. ☊ 197
The sun isn't shining. ☊ Mặt trời đang không chiếu sáng. ☊ 202
Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊ 215
Is Chris working today? ☊ Chris có làm hôm nay không? ☊ 216
No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊ 217
Is the sun shining? ☊ Trời có nắng không? ☊ 218
Yes, it is. ☊ Có. ☊ 225
Is it raining? ☊ Trời có mưa không? ☊ 234
Where is she going? ☊ Cô ấy đang đi đâu đấy? ☊ 238
Why is he laughing? ☊ Tại sao anh ấy cười? ☊ 239
Are you listening to me? ☊ Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy? ☊ 244
Is the bus coming? ☊ Xe bus đang đến à? ☊ 249
Is he eating something? ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không? ☊ 250
No, he isn't. ☊ Không. ☊ 251
Is it raining? ☊ Trời đang mưa à? ☊ 252
No, it isn't. ☊ Không. ☊ 268
Your English is good. ☊ Tiếng Anh của cậu tốt. ☊ 269
You speak English very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh rất tốt. ☊ 272
And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. ☊ Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối. ☊ 279
Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊ 286
It nishes. ☊ Xong rồi. ☊ 290
He plays tennis. ☊ Anh ấy chơi quần vợt. ☊ 297
My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people. ☊ Công việc của tôi rất thú vị. Tôi được gặp nhiều người. ☊ 298
His car is always dirty. He never cleans it. ☊ Xe hơi của anh ấy lúc nào cũng bẩn. Anh ấy chẳng bao giờ chịu ☊ 299
Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. ☊ Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 319
He doesn't like his job. ☊ Anh ấy không thích công việc của mình. ☊ 324
The weather is usually nice. ☊ Thời tiết thường đẹp. ☊ 335
She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊ 336
He doesn't do his job very well. ☊ Anh ấy làm việc không tốt lắm. ☊ 349
I like tennis. ☊ Tôi thích quần vợt. ☊ 361
His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊ 364
This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊ 368
Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. ☊ Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết. ☊ 370
He drinks a lot of co ee. It's his favorite drink. ☊ Anh ấy uống nhiều cà phê. Đấy là thức uống ưa thíc của anh ấy. ☊ 376
Does Emily play tennis? ☊ Emily có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 379
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 386
Do your parents speak English? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 390
EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 392
Jisang plays tennis. How about his friends? Do they play tennis? ☊ Chí Tường chơi quần vợt. Còn bạn anh ấy thì sao? Họ có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 393
You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 406
Where does your sister work? ☊ Chị cậu làm ở đâu? ☊ 408
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 418
Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 424
Is Zhirong playing the guitar? — No, he isn't. ☊ Chí Vinh có đang chơi guita không? Không. ☊ 450
Is he taking a photograph? ☊ Anh ấy có đang chụp ảnh không? ☊ 452
Is she driving a bus? ☊ Cô ấy có đang lái xe bus không? ☊ 456
Is he washing a window? ☊ Anh ấy có đang rửa cửa sổ không? ☊ 461
Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 464
What does your sister do? — She's a dentist. ☊ Chị cậu làm nghề gì? - Chị ấy làm nha sĩ. ☊ 468
He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 477
What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊ 478
You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊ 483
Ganesh has two (2) sisters. > Ganesh's got two (2) sisters. ☊ Ganesh có hai người anh/chị/em. ☊ 509
He has several brothers and sisters. ☊ Anh ấy có một số anh chị em. ☊ 521
Fahim isn't happy. He's got a lot of problems. ☊ Fahim không hạnh phúc. Anh ấy có nhiều chuyện. ☊ 549
Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊ 555
I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊ 559
This time last year I was in Paris. ☊ Giờ này năm ngoái tôi đang ở Paris. ☊ 568
Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 585
nished at ten pm (10:00). ☊ Bộ lm rất dài, nó bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ mười lăm và kết thúc lúc mười giờ tối. ☊ 592
I visited her last week. ☊ Tôi đã đến thăm cô ấy tuần trước. ☊ 610
Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. ☊ Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm. ☊ 617
I played tennis yesterday, but I didn't win. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt hôm qua nhưng tôi đã không thắng. ☊ 631
I nished work early. How about you? Did you nish work early? ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc công việc sớm.Cậu thì sao? Cậu có kết thúc công việc sớm không? ☊ 645
I played tennis this afternoon. ☊ Tôi đã chơi quần vợt chiều nay. ☊ 654
I'm tired this morning. ☊ Sáng nay tôi thấy mệt. ☊ 660
The window is broken. ☊ Cửa sổ bị vỡ. ☊ 668
I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊ 674
What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊ 684
Santo was in his car driving. ☊ Santo đã ở trong xe của anh ấy lái xe. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 688
At ten forty- ve (10:45) she was playing tennis. ☊ Lúc mười giờ bốn mươi lăm cô ấy đang chơi quần vợt. ☊ 700
He wasn't going to the dentist. ☊ Anh ấy không đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 712
We played tennis from ten (10:00) to eleven thirty (11:30). ☊ Chúng tôi chơi quần vợt từ mười giờ đến mười một giờ rưỡi. ☊ 713
We were playing tennis. ☊ Chúng tôi đang chơi quần vợt. ☊ 720
I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊ 722
Khalid broke his arm last week. ☊ Khalid đã bị gãy tay tuần trước. ☊ 723
It happened when he was painting his room. ☊ Chuyện đã xảy ra khi anh ấy đang sơn phòng. ☊ 732
What time did the mail arrive this morning? ☊ Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay? ☊ 743
What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay? ☊ 762
This building used to be a hotel. ☊ Toà nhà này đã từng là khách sạn. ☊ 779
Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. ☊ Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần. ☊ 782
My sister's never traveled by plane. ☊ Em gái tôi chưa đi máy bay bao giờ. ☊ 784
Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊ 799
I've never played tennis. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ chơi quần vợt. ☊ 813
Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. ☊ Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ. ☊ 837
Hubert has a headache. He's had a headache since he got up this morning. ☊ Hubert bị đau đầu. Anh ấy bị đau đầu từ lúc anh ấy ngủ dậy sáng nay. ☊ 838
I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 847
Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. ☊ Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy. ☊ 848
Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊ 850
Jean works in a hotel now. He likes his job a lot. ☊ Jean hiện đang làm việc trong một khách sạn. Anh ấy rất thích công việc của mình. ☊ 852
How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 874
The bus is late. We've been waiting for twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Xe bus đến muộn. Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai mươi phút. ☊ 880
When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊ 886
Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. ☊ Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 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? ☊ 903
I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. ☊ Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ ☊ 905
Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. ☊ Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về ☊ 909
I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊ He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'>
Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊ They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'>
My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊ 917
I made a mistake. > I've made a mistake. ☊ Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. Tôi đã phạm sai lầm. ☊ 928
Is Niraj here? — No, he just left. ☊ Niraj có ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy vừa mới đi. ☊ 931
This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊ 932
Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊ 937
This is my new dress. — It's nice, have you worn it yet? ☊ Đây là bộ áo váy mới của tôi. - Đẹp đấy, cậu đã mặc nó chưa? ☊ 938
What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. ☊ Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi. ☊ 941
When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊ 952
I've just spoken to your sister. ☊ Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu. ☊ 957
Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊ 960
Victor was trying to sell his car. Ask him if he has sold his car yet. ☊ Victor đã muốn bán xe hơi của anh ấy. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã bán xe hơi của anh ấy chưa. ☊ We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> 974 We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'>
We've lived in Paris for six (6) years. > We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome. We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở Paris đã được sáu năm rồi. Chúng tôi đã sống ở Paris sáu năm nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Roma. ☊ I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> 981 I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'>
I've nished my work. > I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00). I nished my work at two [o'clock] (2:00).'> ☊ Tôi đã xong việc rồi. Tôi đã xong việc lúc hai giờ. ☊ 982
Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? ☊ Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 983
Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊ 986
My friend is a writer, and has written many books. ☊ Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách. ☊ 987
EN I played tennis yesterday afternoon. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt chiều hôm qua. ☊ 991
Mira travels a lot. She's visited many countries. ☊ Mira đi du lịch rất nhiều. Cô ấy đã đến thăm được rất nhiều nước. ☊ 992
I turned o the light before leaving this morning. ☊ Tôi đã tắt đèn trước khi đi lúc sáng nay. ☊ 1006
Do you know Jianhong's sister? ☊ Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không? ☊ 1010
Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊ 1012
Butter is made from milk. ☊ Beurre được làm từ sữa. ☊ 1016
This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1028
Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊ 1030
This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1032
How is this word pronounced? ☊ Từ này phát âm thế nào? ☊ 1036
Whwas this bridge built? ☊ Cầu này được xây khi nào? ☊ 1037
I wasn't wokup by the noise. ☊ Tôi không bị tiếng ồn đánh thức. ☊ 1040
Football is played in most countries of the world. ☊ Bóng đá được chơi ở hầu hết mọi nước trên thế giới. ☊ 1042
A garage is a place where cars are repaired. ☊ Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa. ☊ 1048
Paper is made from wood. ☊ Giấy được làm từ gỗ. ☊ 1050
Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. ☊ Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi. ☊ 1051
Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊ 1059
My mother was born in Paris. ☊ Mẹ tôi sinh ra ở Paris. ☊ 1060
Somebody is painting the door. The door is being painted. ☊ Có người đang sơn cửa. Cửa đang được sơn. ☊ 1061
My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊ 1063
The o ce is being cleaned right now. ☊ Văn phòng giờ đang được lau dọn. ☊ 1064
The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊ 1069
Has somebody washed this shirt? > Has this shirt bewashed? ☊ Có ai giặt chiếc áo này chưa? Chiếc áo này đã được giặt chưa? ☊ 1070
The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. ☊ Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch. ☊ 1075
A bridge is being built. > A bridge is getting built. ☊ Một cây cầu đang được xây. ☊ 1077
The grass is being cut. > The grass is getting cut. ☊ Cỏ đang được cắt. ☊ 1078
The o ce is being cleaned. > The o ce is getting cleaned. ☊ Văn phòng đang được lau dọn. ☊ 1081
The roof is being repaired. > The roof is getting repaired. ☊ Mái nhà đang được sửa. ☊ 1089
A factory is a place where things are made. ☊ Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra. ☊ 1091
Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊ 1094
The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊ 1097
It isn't raining right now. ☊ Bây giờ trời không mưa. ☊ 1105
I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1121
Is the sun shining? ☊ Trời có đang nắng không? ☊ 1123
Is Franz working today? ☊ Franz hôm nay có làm việc không? ☊ 1124
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 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. ☊ 1147
This bridge was built t(10) years ago. ☊ Cây cầu này được xây cách đây mười năm. ☊ 1148
Have you nished your work yet? ☊ Cậu đã làm xong việc chưa? ☊ 1149
This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊ 1153
This is a very old photograph. It was taka long time ago. ☊ Đây là một bức ảnh rất cũ. Nó được chụp lâu lắm rồi. ☊ 1156
How is your new job? Are you enjoying it? ☊ Công việc mới của cậu thế nào? Cậu có thích nó không? ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1160
Kenichi's in his room. He's listening to music. ☊ Kenichi đang trong phòng của anh ấy. Anh ấy đang nghe nhạc. ☊ 1161
I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? ☊ Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào? ☊ 1162
How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊ 1172
Somebody broke this window last night. ☊ Có người làm vỡ cửa sổ tối hôm qua. ☊ 1173
Somebody's brokthis window. ☊ Có người đã làm vỡ cửa sổ. ☊ 1174
This window was broklast night. This window got broklast night. ☊ Cửa sổ bị vỡ hôm qua. ☊ 1190
I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊ 1200
Pavel's playing tennis tomorrow. ☊ Pavel sẽ chơi quần vợt ngày mai. ☊ 1202
Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊ 1207
I'm staying at home this evening. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở nhà tối nay. ☊ 1209
Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. ☊ Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau. ☊ 1216
Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊ 1219
Priscilla's having lunch with Wencai. ☊ Priscilla sẽ ăn trưa với Văn Tài. ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1225
Listto this! Elisa's getting married next month! ☊ Nghe đây này! Elisa tháng sau sẽ cưới. ☊ 1239
I'm not going to have breakfast this morning. I'm not hungry. ☊ Sáng nay tôi sẽ không ăn sáng. Tôi không đói. ☊ 1243
I'm playing tennis with Satomi tomorrow. ☊ Mai tôi đi chơi quần vợt với Satomi. ☊ 1244
Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊ 1254
What's Gerardo going to do whhe nishes school? ☊ Gerardo sẽ làm gì khi anh ấy học xong? ☊ 1265
Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. ☊ Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được. ☊ 1266
I think Ayman will pass his driver's test. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Ayman sẽ qua kì thi lái xe. ☊ 1267
I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊ Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1292
I don't think Jiyeong will pass his driver's test. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Chí Vinh sẽ không qua được kì thi lái xe. ☊ 1296
I think Iris will like her present. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Iris sẽ thích bản thân cô ấy hiện tại. ☊ 1308
My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. ☊ Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu. ☊ 1315
What are you doing this weekend? ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? ☊ 1316
It's very warm in this room. Shall I opa window? ☊ Trong phòng này ấm quá. Tôi mở cửa sổ ra nhé? ☊ 1324
I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊ 1328
How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊ 1331
I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊ 1332
I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊ Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊ 1333
This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊ 1336
I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊ Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1338
This letter is for Sachiko. — Okay, I'll give it to her. ☊ Bức thư này gửi cho Sachiko. - Được, tôi sẽ đưa nó cho cô ấy. ☊ 1339
Are you doing anything this evening? ☊ Cậu có làm gì tối nay không? ☊ 1342
It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊ 1349
this afternoon. ☊ Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết. ☊ I might play tennis tomorrow.'> 1353 I might play tennis tomorrow.'>
I'm playing tennis tomorrow. > I might play tennis tomorrow. I might play tennis tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi định đi chơi quần vợt. Có thể mai tôi sẽ đi chơi quần vợt. ☊ 1370
What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊ 1371
Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊ 1375
He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt. ☊ 1380
He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1383
Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊ 1388
much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊ 1404
I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊ 1409
I wasn't hungry yesterday. I couldn't nish dinner. ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đói. Tôi đã không ăn hết bữa tối. ☊ 1415
This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi. ☊ 1419
You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊ 1420
Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. ☊ Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này. ☊ 1424
Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk. ☊ Người đi xe đạp không được đi trên vỉa hè. ☊ 1435
This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất ☊ 1436
Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊ 1442
For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. ☊ Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức. ☊ 1445
This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. ☊ Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác. ☊ 1446
A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊ 1451
Bicyclists must follow the same tra c rules as drivers. ☊ Người đạp xe đạp phải tuân thủ luật giao thông như người lái xe ☊ 1456
Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊ 1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊ 1466
Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1489
Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊ 1490
The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊ 1495
I'll be late for work tomorrow. I have to go to the dentist. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1499
I was late for work yesterday. I had to go to the dentist. ☊ Hôm qua tôi đi làm muộn. Tôi phải đi khám nha sĩ. ☊ 1501
What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊ 1510
Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊ 1511
Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊ 1512
Barbara isn't at home much. She has to travel a lot for her job. ☊ Barbara không ở nhà nhiều. Cô ấy phải đi nhiều do công việc của cô ấy. ☊ 1513
In tennis you have to hit the ball over the net. ☊ Trong quần vợt bạn phải đánh bóng qua lưới. ☊ 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. ☊ 1521
Chris had to wait a long time. — How long did he have to wait? ☊ Chris đã phải đợi lâu. Anh ấy đã phải đợi bao lâu? ☊ 1528
Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊ 1535
I had to visit my grandfather in the hospital last week. ☊ Tuần trước tôi phải thăm ông tôi ở bệnh viện. ☊ 1555
Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không? ☊ 1576
Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1605
Which would you prefer to be: a journalist or a school teacher? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: nhà báo hay giáo viên? ☊ 1606
I'd rather be a journalist than a school teacher. ☊ Tôi thích làm nhà báo hơn làm giáo viên. ☊ 1615
Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊ 1632
Would you like to play tennis? — No, let's go for a swim. ☊ Cậu có muốn chơi quần vợt không? - Không, đi bơi đi. ☊ 1651
there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1652
We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊ 1654
There are a lot of accidents on this road. ☊ Có nhiều vị tai nạn xảy ra trên con đường này. ☊ 1656
This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. ☊ Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây. ☊ 1661
There's a lot of salt in this soup. ☊ Món canh này có nhiều muối. ☊ 1662
I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊ 1663
Bedford isn't an old town. There aren't any old buildings. ☊ Bedford không phải một thị trấn cũ. Không có toà nhà nào cổ cả. ☊ 1666
There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊ 1668
The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. ☊ Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ. ☊ 1669
Is there a bus from downtown to the airport? — Yes, every twenty (20) minutes. ☊ Có xe bus chạy từ trung tâm đến sân bay không? - Có, hai mươi phút một chuyến. ☊ 1670
Are there any problems? — No, everything is okay. ☊ Có vấn đề gì không? - Không, mọi thứ đều ổn. ☊ 1673
There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊ 1677
I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. ☊ Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt. ☊ 1679
There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? ☊ Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à? ☊ 1682
Is there a restaurant in this hotel? — No, I'm afraid not. ☊ Có nhà hàng trong khác sạn này không? - Không, tôi e là không. ☊ 1684
The time now is elev fte(11:15) . There was a train at elev[o'clock] (11:00). ☊ Bây giờ là mười một giờ mười lăm. Đã có một chuyến tàu lúc mười một giờ. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1691
I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1700
There will be a typhoon this weekend. ☊ Sẽ có bão vào cuối tuần này. ☊ 1701
There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. ☊ Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này. ☊ 1712
We didn't visit the museum. There wasn't enough time. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thăm bảo tàng. Thời gian không đủ. ☊ 1724
Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊ 1726
Is it true that Jirou can y a helicopter? ☊ Có đúng là Jirou biết lái trực thăng không? ☊ 1727
What day is it today? Tuesday? — No, today's Wednesday. ☊ Hôm nay là thứ mấy? Thứ ba? - Không, hôm nay là Thứ tư. ☊ 1729
Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊ 1733
How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊ 1734
How far is it from the hotel to the beach? ☊ Đường từ khách sạn ra bãi biển bao xa? ☊ 1735
How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊ 1736
How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊ 1737
The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊ 1739
It's hot in this room. Opa window. ☊ Trong phòng nhà nóng. Mở cửa ra. ☊ 1743
It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. ☊ Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa. ☊ 1747
It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 1749
I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. ☊ Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị. ☊ 1751
She isn't tired, but he is. ☊ Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có. ☊ 1753
I haven't sethe movie, but my sister has. ☊ Tôi chưa xem bộ lm này nhưng chị tôi thì rồi. ☊ 1758
My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. ☊ Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊ 1759
Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. ☊ Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không. ☊ 1762
Is there a bus to the airport? — Yes, there is. > No, there isn't. ☊ Có xe bus đến sân bay không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1769
I'm not married, but my brother is. ☊ Tôi chưa kết hôn nhưng anh tôi thì rồi. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1778
I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa. ☊ 1787
You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊ 1789
I like sports, but my sister doesn't. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao nhưng em gái tôi không thích. ☊ 1791
I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. ☊ Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải. ☊ 1795
The stores aren't opyet, but the museum is. ☊ Cửa hàng chưa mở cửa nhưng bảo tàng mở rồi. ☊ 1807
Is it snowing? — No, it isn't. ☊ Trời đang có tuyết à? - Không. ☊ 1816
It's raining again. — It is? I was sunny t(10) minutes ago. ☊ Trời lại đang mưa. - Thế á? Mười phút trước trời còn nắng. ☊ 1817
There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊ 1820
Emilia isn't at work today. — She isn't? Is she sick? ☊ Emilia không đi làm hôm nay. - Không à? Cô ấy có bị ốm không? ☊ 1827
It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's perfect. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp đúng không? - Đúng, đẹp mĩ mãn. ☊ 1832
That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊ 1838
Dennis doesn't like me. — He doesn't? Why not? ☊ Dennis không ưa tôi. Không à? Tại sao không? ☊ 1841
I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1849
I saw Khalid last week. — You did? How is he? ☊ Tuần trước tôi gặp Khalid. - Thế à? Anh ấy thế nào? ☊ 1852
The clock isn't working. — It isn't? It was working yesterday. ☊ Đồng hồ hỏng rồi. - Thế à? Hôm qua nó còn chạy mà. ☊ 1853
It's a nice day, isn't it? — Yes, it's beautiful. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời phải không? - Phải, đẹp quá. ☊ 1861
Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. ☊ Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy. ☊ 1863
You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1875
The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1887
Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. ☊ Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh. ☊ 1890
Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. ☊ Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách. ☊ 1891
Hubert was in a ght last night. He got his nose broken. ☊ Tuần trước Hubert đánh nhau, Anh ấy bị gãy mũi. ☊ 1893
Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊ 1900
Jasmine said that her new job is pretty interesting. > Jasmine said that her new job was pretty interesting. ☊ Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. > Jasmine nói rằng công việc mới của cô ấy rất thú vị. ☊ 1914
To whom do you wish to speak? ☊ Cậu muốn được nói với ai? ☊ 1919
We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊ 1921
What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊ 1928
How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊ 1937
Is it going to rain? — I hope not. ☊ Trời sắp mưa à? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊ 1939
Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. ☊ Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa. ☊ 1940
Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊ 1944
Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊ 1945
Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. ☊ Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy. ☊ 1946
You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊ 1947
You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?" ☊ 1949
You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊ 1951
You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊ 1952
The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊ 1959
I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊ 1973
My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn. ☊ 1980
I promised not to be late. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là sẽ không bị muộn. ☊ 1987
Yannick seems to be enjoying his new job. ☊ Yannick có vẻ rất thích công việc mới. ☊ 1993
I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊ You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'>
Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊ My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'>
My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊ 2022
It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊ 2026
We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊ 2030
Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊ 2036
I need to get more exercise. > I need to start working out more. ☊ Tôi cần thực hành nhiều hơn. > Tôi cần bắt đầu làm ra nhiều thành phẩm hơn. ☊ 2041
help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊ 2073
What did you do after nishing school? ☊ Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong? ☊ 2080
She needs to work without people disturbing her. ☊ Cô ấy cần làm việc mà không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 2090
Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊ 2091
Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 2092
Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊ 2101
They insisted on paying for dinner. ☊ Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối. ☊ 2112
The noise keeps me from falling asleep. ☊ Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật. ☊ 2124
Did you have any trouble getting a visa? ☊ Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không? ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2136
I need something to open this bottle with. ☊ Tôi cần một thứ để mở cái chai này. ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ 2143
She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊ 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. ☊ 2149
Sanjit locked the door so that he wouldn't be disturbed. ☊ Sanjit đã khoá cửa để không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'>
Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊ 2154
This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2158
I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊ 2159
Was Adrian surprised to see you? ☊ Adrian có ngạc nhiên khi gặp cậu không? ☊ 2167
That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊ 2171
Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened. ☊ Aleksey sợ hãi khi nói với bố mẹ anh ấy về chuyện đã xảy ra. ☊ 2177
hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊ 2179
I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin Boris mất việc. ☊ 2184
Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. ☊ Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán. ☊ 2185
Fabio promised to buy me lunch. > Fabio insisted on buying me lunch. ☊ Fabio đã hứa mua cho tôi bữa trưa. > Fabio đòi mua cho tôi bữa trưa. ☊ 2188
I saw him fall o his bike. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy ngã khỏi xe đạp. ☊ 2195
The missing children were last seen playing near the river. ☊ Những đứa trẻ bị mất tích được nhìn thấy lần cuối cùng khi đang ☊ 2208
Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊ 2222
Did you hear a noise just now? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không? ☊ 2223
I can't work here. There's too much noise. ☊ Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2227
You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊ 2239
These chairs are mine. > This furniture is mine. ☊ Đống ghế này là của tôi. > Đông đồ đạc này là của tôi. ☊ 2242
My neighbor is an FBI agent. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi là một đặc vụ FBI. ☊ 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. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2250
English has a lot of vocabulary. ☊ Tiếng Anh có nhiều từ vựng. ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2261
I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? ☊ Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không? ☊ 2262
I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊ He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'>
Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù. ☊ 2273
Milena went to the prison to visit her brother. ☊ Milena đã đến nhà tù thăm em trai của cô ấy. ☊ 2274
When I nish high school, I want to go to college. ☊ Khi tôi học phổ thông trung học xong tôi muốn vào đại học. ☊ 2283
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊ 2285
History is the study of the past. ☊ Lịch sử là môn học về quá khứ. ☊ 2289
A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊ 2294
The dollar is the currency of many countries. ☊ Dollar là đồng tiền của nhiều quốc gia. ☊ 2296
It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊ 2298
The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊ 2299
Sweden is a country in northern Europe. ☊ Thuỵ Điển là một nước ở Bắc Âu. ☊ 2300
The Amazon is a river in South America. ☊ Amazon là một con sông ở Nam Mĩ. ☊ 2301
Asia is the largest continent in the world. ☊ Châu Á là châu lục lớn nhất thế giới. ☊ 2302
The Paci c is the largest ocean. ☊ Thái Bình Dương là đại dương lớn nhất. ☊ 2303
The Rhine is a river in Europe. ☊ Sông Rhine là một con sông ở châu Âu. ☊ 2304
Kenya is a country in East Africa. ☊ Kenya là một nước ở Đông Phi. ☊ 2305
The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊ 2307
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. ☊ Bangkok là thủ đô Thái Lan. ☊ 2309
The Sahara is a desert in northern Africa. ☊ Sahara là một sa mạc ở Bắc Phi. ☊ 2310
The Philippines is a group of islands near Taiwan. ☊ Philippines là một quần đảo gần Đài Loan. ☊ 2314
The Great Wall of China is in China. ☊ Vạn Lí Trường Thành nằm ở Trung Quốc. ☊ 2315
UCLA is in L.A. ☊ Đại học California Los Angeles nằm ở bang Los Angeles. ☊ 2316
The Guggenheim Museum is in New York. ☊ Bảo tàng Guggenheim nằm ở New York. ☊ 2317
The Acropolis is in Athens. ☊ Đồi Acropolis nằm ở Athènes. ☊ 2318
The Kremlin is in Moscow. ☊ Điện Kremlin nằm ở Moskva. ☊ 2319
The Pentagon is in Washington, D.C. ☊ Lầu Năm Góc nằm ở Washington DC. ☊ I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> 2324 I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'>
I need more than ten (10) dollars. Ten dollars isn't enough. > I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough. I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> ☊ Tôi cần nhiều hơn mười dollar. Mười dollar không đủ. ☊ 2325
Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊ I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'>
I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊ 2328
Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2331
A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊ 2332
A building with ve (5) stories is a ve-story building. ☊ Một toà nhà mà có năm tầng là một toà nhà năm tầng, ☊ 2333
A man who is thirty (30) years old is a thirty-year-old man. ☊ Một người đàn ông mà ba mươi tuổi là một người đàn ông ba mươi tuổi. ☊ 2334
A course that lasts twelve (12) weeks is a twelve-week course. ☊ Một khoá học mà kéo dài mười hai tuần là một khoá học mười hai tuần. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2364
A friend of mine is getting married this Saturday. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi sẽ cưới Thứ bảy này. ☊ 2366
Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. ☊ Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy. ☊ 2367
That woman over there is a friend of my sister's. ☊ Người phụ nữa đàng kia là một người bạn của chị tôi. ☊ 2374
She raises her children as a single mother on her own. ☊ Cô ấy tự nuôi con một mình kiểu bà mẹ đơn thân. ☊ 2378
EN I wasn't expecting them to come. It was a complete surprise. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ là họ tới. Đó là một sự bất ngờ toàn tập. ☊ 2379
The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. ☊ Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua. ☊ 2383
They live on a big street, so there must be a lot of noise from the ☊ ☊ 2385
That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊ 2402
This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊ 2404
The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊ 2406
Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2426
EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊ 2429
Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2432
Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊ 2436
Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt. ☊ 2451
All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊ 2456
The bus service is very good. There's a bus every ten (10) minutes. ☊ Dịch vụ xe bus rất tốt. Cứ mười phút lại có một xe bus. ☊ 2471
The woman who lives next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh là một bác sĩ. ☊ 2475
The printer that broke down is working again now. ☊ Máy in bị hỏng nay đã hoạt động trở lại rồi. ☊ 2480
A mystery is something that cannot be explained. ☊ Một điều huyền bí là một thứ không thể giải thích được. ☊ 2482
We live in a world that is changing all the time. ☊ Chúng ta sống ở một thế giới đang thay đổi luôn luôn. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> 2484 The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'>
A woman lives next door. She's a doctor. > The woman who lives next door is a doctor. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> ☊ Có một người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. Cô ấy là bác sĩ. > Người phụ nữ sống ở nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊ 2485
The woman next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊ 2497
A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊ 2499
You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. ☊ Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới. ☊ Have you nished the work you had to do?'> 2500 Have you nished the work you had to do?'>
Your friend had to do some work. You want to know if she's nished. > Have you nished the work you had to do? Have you nished the work you had to do?'> ☊ Bạn của bạn phải làm việc gì đó. Bạn muốn biết cô ấy đã xong hay chưa. > Cậu đã xong việc cậu phải làm chưa? ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2510
A widow is a woman whose husband has already passed away. ☊ Quả phụ là người phụ nữ mà có chồng đã qua đời. ☊ 2514
I met a man whose sister knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông mà em gái anh ta biết cậu. ☊ 2520
The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊ 2521
A cemetery is a place where people are buried. ☊ Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất. ☊ 2526
This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊ 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. ☊ 2529
Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊ 2532
Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊ 2534
This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊ 2536
Priscilla has two (2) sisters, both of whom were teachers. ☊ Priscilla có hai chị gái mà cả hai đều là giáo viên. ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2541
EN The road connecting the two (2) towns is very narrow. ☊ Con đường nối hai thị trấn rất hẹp. ☊ 2545
Most of the goods made in this factory are exported. ☊ Hầu hết hàng hoá sản xuất ở nhà máy này được xuất khẩu. ☊ 2555
The kitchen hadn't been cleaned in ages. It was really disgusting. ☊ Bếp lâu lắm rồi chưa được dọn. Nó thực sự rất kinh. ☊ 2558
Vitale is very good at telling funny stories. He can be very amusing. ☊ Vitale rất giỏi kể chuyện cười. Anh ấy rất hài hước. ☊ 2562
This milk tastes a little strange. ☊ Sữa này vị hơi lạ. ☊ 2563
I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊ 2576
Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊ 2579
Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊ 2585
She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊ 2590
Is Raj going to apply for the job? Does he have enough experience? > Is he experienced enough for the job? ☊ Raj định nộp đơn xin việc đó phải không? Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm không? > Anh ấy có đủ kinh nghiệm để làm việc đó không? ☊ 2594
The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊ 2603
This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊ 2606
This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊ 2618
Gas is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. ☊ Gas đắt gấp đôi so với mấy năm trước. ☊ Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> 2619 Satomi gets the same salary as me.'>
Satomi's salary is the same as mine. > Satomi gets the same salary as me. Satomi gets the same salary as me.'> ☊ Lương của Satomi bằng của tôi.> Satomi được nhận lương bằng của tôi. ☊ 2625
His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊ 2627
When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy. ☊ 2630
The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊ 2633
He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊ 2643
The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊ 2664
You should register your bike in case it's stolen. ☊ Cậu nên đăng kí xe đạp phòng khi nó bị mất cắp. ☊ 2666
The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'>
I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊ 2676
and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊ 2678
done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊ 2680
Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'>
Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊ 2689
Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊ 2699
I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay. ☊ 2724
Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊ 2727
The plant is in the corner of the room. ☊ Cái cây ở góc căn phòng. ☊ 2728
The mailbox is on the corner of the street. ☊ Hòm thư ở góc phố. ☊ 2730
Have you ever been in prison? > Have you ever been in jail? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ ngồi tù chưa? ☊ 2732
We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2755
She's put ON a lot of weight this year, so she wants to go ON a diet. ☊ Cô ấy đã lên nhiều cân năm nay nên cô ấy muốn ăn kiêng. ☊ 2764
Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊ 2769
I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2778
EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2786
His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊ 2793
He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊ 2794
Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊ 2796
In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊ 2819
Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? ☊ Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không. ☊ 2822
The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. ☊ Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ. ☊ 2830
When we got to the Ei el Tower, it was crowded with tourists. ☊ Khi chúng tôi tới Tháp Ei el, ở đó chật cứng khách du lịch. ☊ 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. ☊ 2834
I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊ 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. ☊ 2840
But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊ 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. ☊ 2849
My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. ☊ Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông. ☊ 2852
Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2869
He died FROM heart disease. ☊ Anh ấy chết vì bệnh tim. ☊ 2870
Our meal consisted of seven (7) courses. ☊ Bữa ăn của chúng tôi có bảy món. ☊ 2871
Water consists of hydrogen oxide. ☊ Nước bao gồm hydro dioxide. ☊ 2872
Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. ☊ Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre. ☊ 2878
It's di cult to forgive a murderer for his crimes. ☊ Khó mà tha thứ cho một kẻ giết người vì tội ác của hắn. ☊ 2880
Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. ☊ Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi. ☊ 2881
The misunderstanding was my fault, so I apologized. > I apologized for the misunderstanding. ☊ Sự hiểu lầm là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã xin lỗi. > Tôi đã xin lỗi vì sự hiểu lầm. ☊ 2882
She always says everything is my fault. > She always blames me for everything. ☊ Cô ấy luôn luôn nói mọi thứ là lỗi tại tôi. > Cô ấy luôn đổ lỗi cho tôi về mọi thứ. ☊ 2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊ 2884
The number of people su ering from heart disease has increased. > The number of heart disease su erers has increased. ☊ Số người bị bệnh tim đã tăng. > Số người mắc bệnh tim đã tăng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2886
EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊ 2890
Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. ☊ Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa. ☊ 2891
His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊ 2892
She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊ 2893
We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊ 2894
I congratulated my brother for winning the tennis tournament. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng em trai tôi vì đã thắng trong vòng thi quần vợt. ☊ 2898
Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊ 2903
Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊ 2907
His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊ 2908
This book is divided into three (3) parts. ☊ Cuốn sách này được chia làm ba phần. ☊ 2910
A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊ 2911
Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊ 2915
They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊ 2916
I wanted to stay home, but my friends insisted on my coming. ☊ Tôi muốn ở nhà nhưng bạn tôi đã nài nỉ tôi đến. ☊ 2920
The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊ 2923
I'd promised I'd attend her wedding, now there's nothing I can do to get out of it. ☊ Tôi đã hứa là tôi sẽ có mặt trong lễ cưới của cô ấy, giờ tôi không thể làm gì để thoát khỏi điều đó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2931
I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊ 2937
Tomorrow I'm o to Paris. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ đi Paris. ☊ 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. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2962
My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2990
In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊ 3000
The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊ accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: They accept the risks as part of the job. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
There is easy access by road. ☊ access ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
My watch is not very accurate. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
The company has just acquired new premises. ☊ acquire ☊
acts of terrorism ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ 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 ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
leisure/outdoor/classroom activities ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
Is that your home address? ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
He stood back to admire his handiwork. ☊ admire ☊
He refused to admit his guilt. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. ☊ adult ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
an advanced student of English ☊ advanced ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth: We advertised the concert quite widely. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. ☊ advertising ☊
Cigarette advertising has been banned. ☊ advertising ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
a career in advertising ☊ advertising ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
I'd advise you not to tell him. ☊ advise ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
They advise that a passport should be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
She is having an affair with her boss. ☊ affair ☊
The debate was a pretty disappointing affair. ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Is there any left?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
This must never happen again. ☊ again ☊
the fight against terrorism ☊ against ☊
She is against seeing (= does not want to see) him. ☊ against ☊
I'd advise you against doing that. ☊ against ☊
The evidence is against him. ☊ against ☊
Her age is against her. ☊ against ☊
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). ☊ age ☊
15 is an awkward age. ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
an advertising/employment agency ☊ agency ☊
an aggressive advertising campaign ☊ aggressive ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
The temple was clearly visible from the air. ☊ air ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ alarming ☊
Is your mother still alive? ☊ alive ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
His last movie was best of all. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
He is not allowed to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth to do sth: He allowed his mind to wander. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: Smoking is not allowed in the hall. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
Is the coffee all right? ☊ all right ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
His sister was his ally against their grandparents. ☊ ally ☊
It's a mistake they almost always make. ☊ almost ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ☊ alphabet ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
arranged/listed/stored alphabetically ☊ alphabetically ☊
Is it 10 o'clock already? ☊ already ☊
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). ☊ also ☊
This incident altered the whole course of events. ☊ alter ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Although small, the kitchen is well designed. ☊ although ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
We're not always this busy! ☊ always ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
That's amazing, isn't it? ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
I found the letter amongst his papers. ☊ among ☊
A British woman was among the survivors. ☊ among ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. ☊ amount ☊
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. ☊ amount to sth ☊
This will amuse you. ☊ amuse ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
The tower of Pisa leans at an angle. ☊ angle ☊
His hair was sticking up at all angles. ☊ angle ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
angry with/at sb about/for sth: I was very angry with myself for making such a stupid mistake. ☊ angry ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb: His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. ☊ annoy ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
There is no easy answer. ☊ answer ☊
This could be the answer to all our problems. ☊ answer ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
antisocial ☊ anti- ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate that...: We anticipate that sales will rise next year. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
He was anxious not to be misunderstood. ☊ anxious ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
Is your father feeling any better? ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
Is there anybody who can help me? ☊ anybody ☊
Is anyone there? ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
When his wife died, his world fell apart. ☊ apart ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
There appears to have been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
Judging by appearances can be misleading. ☊ appearance ☊
She is the apple of her father's eye. ☊ the apple of sb's eye ☊
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 ☊
appoint sb + noun: appoint sb as sth: They appointed him (as) captain of the English team. ☊ appoint ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
his appointment as principal ☊ appointment ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
Few writers approach his richness of language. ☊ 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 ☊
Winter is approaching. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb's doing sth: She doesn't approve of my leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
The room is 12 square metres in area. ☊ area ☊
Finance is Mark's area. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
John is the London area manager. ☊ area ☊
He was too tired to argue the point (= discuss the matter). ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
A new crisis has arisen. ☊ arise ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
She threw her arms around his neck. ☊ arm ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
Her husband is in the army. ☊ army ☊
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
He put his arms around her. ☊ around ☊
Our house is just around the corner. ☊ around ☊
A letter arrived for you this morning. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
an art critic/historian/lover ☊ art ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
Her performance displayed great art. ☊ art ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
a graphic artist ☊ artist ☊
a make-up artist ☊ artist ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
a recording/solo artist ☊ artist ☊
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
the artistic works of the period ☊ artistic ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
the artistic director of the theatre ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
artistic abilities/achievements/skills/talent ☊ artistic ☊
She comes from a very artistic family. ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers ☊ artistic ☊
The decor inside the house was very artistic. ☊ artistic ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb: We'll do all we can to assist you. ☊ assist ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in doing sth: We will assist you in finding somewhere to live. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
assist sb to do sth: a course to assist adults to return to the labour market ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
Can I be of any assistance? ☊ assistance ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
a senior research assistant ☊ assistant ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
the assistant manager ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Chief Constable Owen ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Attorney General William Weld ☊ assistant ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
Somebody threw paint at the prime minister. ☊ at ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
I felt at a disadvantage. ☊ at ☊
I think Mr Harris is at lunch. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
This was Murray at his best. ☊ at ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
I attach great importance to this research. ☊ attach ☊
We've grown very attached to this house. ☊ attached ☊
The research unit is attached to the university. ☊ attached ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
A child is recovering in hospital after a serious attack by a stray dog. ☊ attack ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
Do not attempt to repair this yourself. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. ☊ attempted ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
He turned his attention back to the road again. ☊ 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 ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Youth is simply an attitude of mind. ☊ attitude ☊
You're taking a pretty selfish attitude over this, aren't you? ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
His book reached an even wider audience when it was made into a movie. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
Who is your favourite author? ☊ author ☊
He is the author of three books on art. ☊ author ☊
I have to report this to the authorities. ☊ authority ☊
We have the authority to search this building. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
It's been a very mild autumn this year. ☊ autumn ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
Will she be available this afternoon? ☊ available ☊
40 hours is a fairly average working week for most people. ☊ average ☊
£20 for dinner is about average. ☊ average ☊
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. ☊ award ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
The beach is a mile away. ☊ away ☊
Christmas is still months away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
It's awful, isn't it? ☊ awful ☊
The awful thing is, it was my fault. ☊ awful ☊
I'm not awfully keen on fish. ☊ awfully ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
My sister's expecting a baby = she is pregnant. ☊ baby ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
The village has a history going back to the Middle Ages. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
the historical background to the war ☊ background ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
Too much work is bad for your health. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
She is so bad at keeping secrets. ☊ bad ☊
This isn't as bad as I thought. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
I miss her badly. ☊ badly ☊
a black plastic rubbish/garbage bag ☊ bag ☊
He's upstairs unpacking his bags. ☊ bag ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
a golf/tennis/cricket ball ☊ ball ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
His injured leg was all bandaged up. ☊ bandage ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
The town is an ideal base for touring the area. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. ☊ basic ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis ☊ basis ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
a battle of wills (= when each side is very determined to win) ☊ battle ☊
battle (with sth): his battle with alcoholism ☊ battle ☊
Is there a God? ☊ be ☊
The town is three miles away. ☊ be ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
They're here till Christmas. ☊ be ☊
'Who is that?' 'It's my brother.' ☊ be ☊
Susan is a doctor. ☊ be ☊
Life is unfair. ☊ be ☊
He is ten years old. ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
Is your jacket real leather? ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
Three and three is six. ☊ be ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
What have you been doing this week? ☊ be ☊
Ben's coming, isn't he? ☊ be ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
tourists sunbathing on the beach ☊ beach ☊
The gull held the fish in its beak. ☊ beak ☊
The ice is too thin to bear your weight. ☊ bear ☊
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. ☊ bear ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
This type of music has a strong beat to it. ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
the beauty of the sunset/of poetry/of his singing ☊ beauty ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
He walked slowly because of his bad leg. ☊ because of ☊
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. ☊ because of ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
He puts his work before everything (= regards it as more important than anything else). ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth as sth: He began his political career as a student (= when he was a student). ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
We missed the beginning of the movie. ☊ beginning ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
The sun disappeared behind the clouds. ☊ behind ☊
This bag was left behind after the class. ☊ behind ☊
behind (in sth): He was terribly behind in his work. ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
Please do not write below this line. ☊ below ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
He bent and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
His dark head bent over her. ☊ bend ☊
Slowly bend from the waist and bring your head down to your knees. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth (+ adv./prep.): He bent his head and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
Do this exercise with your knees bent (= not with your legs straight). ☊ bent ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
Is that your best suit? ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
He is in a much better mood than usual. ☊ better ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
His leg was getting better. ☊ better ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
The exercise was beyond the abilities of most of the class. ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
He got on his bicycle and rode off. ☊ bicycle ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
You are making a big mistake. ☊ big ☊
This shirt isn't big enough. ☊ big ☊
He had this great big grin on his face. ☊ big ☊
a rubbish bin ☊ bin ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
John was present at the birth of both his children. ☊ birth ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
a packet of chocolate biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
She is very bitter about losing her job. ☊ bitter ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
bitterly disappointed/ashamed ☊ bitterly ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
His way was blocked by two large bouncers. ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
The referee blew his whistle. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him. ☊ blow ☊
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. ☊ blow ☊
The board is/are unhappy about falling sales. ☊ board ☊
discussions at board level ☊ board ☊
the academic board (= for example, of a British university) ☊ board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
Flight BA193 for Paris is now boarding at Gate 37. ☊ board ☊
a fishing boat ☊ boat ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
His whole body was trembling. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
Terrorists bombed several army barracks. ☊ bomb ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
an exercise book ☊ book ☊
Book early to avoid disappointment. ☊ book ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
a border dispute/incident ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
borrow sth (from sb/sth): How much did you have to borrow to pay for this? ☊ borrow ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
I have two sisters. Both of them live in London/They both live in London. ☊ both ☊
Both (my) sisters live in London. ☊ both ☊
Both his mother and his father will be there. ☊ both ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! ☊ bother ☊
He doesn't bother much about his appearance. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
The book I want is right at the bottom (= of the pile). ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
Her eldest boy is at college. ☊ boy ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
the anti-terrorist branch ☊ branch ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ breath ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
Deep breathing exercises will help you relax. ☊ breathing ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
His eyes were bright and excited. ☊ bright ☊
His face was bright with excitement. ☊ bright ☊
a brilliant young scientist ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth sth: His writing brings him $10 000 a year. ☊ bring ☊
He was brought up by his aunt. ☊ bring sb up ☊
A crisis brings out the best in her. ☊ bring sth out ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
She's a feminist, in the broadest sense of the word. ☊ broad ☊
He is tall, broad and muscular. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent ☊ broadly ☊
How did this dish get broken? ☊ broken ☊
Does she have any brothers and sisters? ☊ brother ☊
dark brown shoe polish ☊ brown ☊
brush sth + adj.: A tiled floor is easy to brush clean. ☊ brush ☊
He brushed the dirt off his jacket. ☊ brush ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
tall/old/historic buildings ☊ building ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
burn sb/sth + adj.: His greatest fear is of being burnt alive. ☊ burn ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
business premises ☊ business ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
When he left school, he went into business with his brother. ☊ business ☊
The line is busy—I'll try again later. ☊ busy ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
The principal is a very busy woman. ☊ busy ☊
She was always too busy to listen. ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
His mother won't be there, but his father might. ☊ but ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
I was frightened by the noise. ☊ by ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
I did it by mistake. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
Can you finish the work by five o'clock? ☊ by ☊
By this time next week we'll be in New York. ☊ by ☊
He ought to have arrived by now/by this time. ☊ by ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
The bullet missed him by two inches. ☊ by ☊
By my watch it is two o'clock. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet minister ☊ cabinet ☊
The china was displayed in a glass cabinet. ☊ cabinet ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
She's no right to call herself a feminist. ☊ call ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
the distinctive call of the cuckoo ☊ call ☊
a long-distance call ☊ call ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
Her voice was surprisingly calm. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
a tennis camp ☊ camp ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
a campaign against ageism in the workplace ☊ campaign ☊
an advertising campaign ☊ campaign ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
She can speak Spanish. ☊ can ☊
Can you help me with this box? ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
Is it too late to cancel my order? ☊ cancel ☊
The cancer has spread to his stomach. ☊ cancer ☊
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. ☊ cancer ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
capable of sth: You are capable of better work than this. ☊ capable ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. ☊ capital ☊
Paris, the fashion capital of the world ☊ capital ☊
English is written with a capital 'E'. ☊ capital ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
the provision of care for the elderly ☊ care ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
She started her career as an English teacher. ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
Please listen carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
a careless mistake/error ☊ careless ☊
to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order ☊ carry sth out ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
a cast list ☊ cast ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
His arrival caught me by surprise. ☊ catch ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. ☊ catch ☊
Our cat is hopeless at catching mice. ☊ catch ☊
How many fish did you catch? ☊ catch ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
His albums are available on CD and online. ☊ CD ☊
He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting). ☊ cease ☊
Jake's passed his exams. We're going out to celebrate. ☊ celebrate ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
a shopping/sports/leisure/community centre ☊ centre ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain (that)...: It is certain that they will agree. ☊ certain ☊
certain of/about sth: Are you absolutely certain about this? ☊ certain ☊
Certain people might disagree with this. ☊ certain ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
mountain/island chains ☊ chain ☊
The mayor wore his chain of office. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
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 ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
There is no chance that he will change his mind. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
This is your big chance (= opportunity for success). ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
Chess is not a game of chance. ☊ chance ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
She changed her name to his. ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
I've just finished Chapter 3. ☊ chapter ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm. ☊ characteristic ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
The two groups of children have quite different characteristics. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
genetic characteristics ☊ characteristic ☊
He took charge of the farm after his father's death. ☊ charge ☊
admission charges ☊ charge ☊
Delivery is free of charge. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. ☊ chart ☊
His job was to chart the progress of the spacecraft. ☊ chart ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
The chase is on! ☊ chase ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
He cheated his way into the job. ☊ cheat ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
I'm sorry, they aren't here. They checked out this morning. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
Check over your work for mistakes. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
a check for spelling mistakes ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
He kissed her on both cheeks. ☊ cheek ☊
to laugh/nod/whistle cheerfully ☊ cheerfully ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
I'll get it at the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
a chemist's/chemist shop ☊ chemist ☊
a research chemist ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
the university's chemistry department ☊ chemistry ☊
inorganic/organic chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
He is always chewing gum. ☊ chew ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
This mug has a chip in it. ☊ chip ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
There is a wide range of choices open to you. ☊ choice ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
This colour wasn't my first choice. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
This site has been chosen for the new school. ☊ choose ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
Church is at 9 o'clock. ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union ☊ citizen ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
He clapped his hands for silence. ☊ clap ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
a society in which class is more important than ability ☊ class ☊
She is the youngest in her class. ☊ class ☊
I have a history class at 9 o'clock. ☊ class ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
The villa is cleaned twice a week. ☊ clean ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
This is a clear case of fraud. ☊ clear ☊
His height gives him a clear advantage. ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
The mist will clear by mid-morning. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
to clear up a mystery/difficulty/misunderstanding ☊ clear sth up ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
It's difficult to see anything clearly in this mirror. ☊ clearly ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
He's clever with his hands. ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. ☊ click ☊
The corporal clicked his heels. ☊ click ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
Membership is climbing steadily. ☊ climb ☊
The clock is fast/slow. ☊ clock ☊
The subject is now closed (= we will not discuss it again). ☊ close ☊
It was a very close finish. ☊ close ☊
The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). ☊ close ☊
His feeling for her was close to hatred. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Take a close look at this photograph. ☊ close ☊
Jo is a very close friend. ☊ close ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
This road is closed to traffic. ☊ closed ☊
I suspect he's a closet fascist. ☊ closet ☊
a golf/tennis, etc. club ☊ club ☊
a basketball/football/tennis, etc. coach ☊ coach ☊
Travel is by coach overnight to Berlin. ☊ coach ☊
He coasted through his final exams. ☊ coast ☊
Her manner was cold and distant. ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
Isn't it cold today? ☊ cold ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? ☊ collect ☊
The package is waiting to be collected. ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
Her hair is a reddish-brown colour. ☊ colour ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
a column of smoke (= smoke rising straight up) ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
They have successfully combined the old with the new in this room. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
His family comes first (= is the most important thing in his life). ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
We've come 50 miles this morning. ☊ come ☊
My son is coming home soon. ☊ come ☊
Here comes Jo! (= Jo is coming) ☊ come ☊
Spring came late this year. ☊ come ☊
Your breakfast is coming soon. ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
This nail won't come out. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
Does this hood come off? ☊ come off ☊
The train is coming in now. ☊ come in ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. ☊ come from sth ☊
This poem comes from his new book. ☊ come from sth ☊
The price of gas is coming down. ☊ come down ☊
Gas is coming down in price. ☊ come down ☊
Her hair comes down to her waist. ☊ come down ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
It's a comfort to know that she is safe. ☊ comfort ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
Who is in command here? ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
What is the startup command for the program? ☊ command ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ command ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ 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 ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ 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 ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. ☊ committee ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
a common spelling mistake ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
the Polish community in London ☊ community ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
The children are very good company (= pleasant to be with) at this age. ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ 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 ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
I'd like to make a complaint about the noise. ☊ complaint ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
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 ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ 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 ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
I missed the connection by five minutes. ☊ 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 ☊
conscious of doing sth: He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
the conservative views of his parents ☊ conservative ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. ☊ contemporary ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
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 trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
He continued on his way. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
Do you wish to contribute? ☊ contribute ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
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 ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
This knob controls the volume. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
You should make a copy of the disk as a backup. ☊ copy ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
A smile lifted the corner of his mouth. ☊ corner ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000. ☊ cost ☊
We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs. ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth: The closure of the factory is likely to cost 1 000 jobs. ☊ cost ☊
to cough nervously/politely/discreetly ☊ cough ☊
to have a dry/persistent/hacking cough ☊ cough ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
You could always try his home number. ☊ could ☊
a city/county/borough/district council ☊ council ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
count sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. ☊ count ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ☊ of course ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
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 ☊
He's a distant cousin of mine. ☊ cousin ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. ☊ cover ☊
His face was covered in blood. ☊ covered ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
His face cracked into a smile. ☊ crack ☊
This cup has a crack in it. ☊ crack ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
With a sweep of his hand he sent the glasses crashing to the floor. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth (into sth): He crashed his car into a wall. ☊ crash ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
Rick is crazy about football. ☊ crazy ☊
hand/moisturizing cream ☊ cream ☊
antiseptic cream ☊ cream ☊
Do you have this blouse in cream? ☊ cream ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
Try this new dish, created by our head chef. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
crime figures/statistics ☊ crime ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
The fever has passed its crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
a crisp apple/lettuce ☊ crisp ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
The supervisor is always very critical. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
I didn't mean it as a criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
literary criticism ☊ criticism ☊
All you ever do is criticize! ☊ criticize ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
a fall in this year's coffee crop ☊ crop ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over) (from...) (to/into...): We crossed from Dover to Calais. ☊ cross ☊
They crossed the finishing line together (= in a race). ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
He pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
crucial that...: It is crucial that we get this right. ☊ crucial ☊
a cruel punishment/joke ☊ cruel ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
I found him crying his eyes out (= crying very much). ☊ cry ☊
She cried out his name. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
the Minister for Culture ☊ culture ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
His hair curls naturally. ☊ curl ☊
I wish my hair was curly. ☊ curly ☊
The hourly charge is currently £35. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
The audience was waiting for the curtain to rise (= for the play to begin). ☊ curtain ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
His lips curved in a smile. ☊ curve ☊
the custom of giving presents at Christmas ☊ custom ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. ☊ cut ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut yourself: He cut himself (= his face) shaving. ☊ cut ☊
I cut this article out of the newspaper. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport. ☊ cycling ☊
Is it OK if I borrow the car, Dad? ☊ dad ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
There is no danger of a bush fire now. ☊ danger ☊
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. ☊ danger ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
This data was collected from 69 countries. ☊ data ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
The hard disk is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Is the Western a dead art form? ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
He was shot dead by a gunman outside his home. ☊ dead ☊
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints ☊ deal with sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ death ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
the death of fascism ☊ death ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ 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 ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
it is decided (that)...: It was decided (that) the school should purchase new software. ☊ 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 ☊
I declare this bridge open. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
The number of tourists to the resort declined by 10% last year. ☊ decline ☊
He has his own painting and decorating business. ☊ decorate ☊
Christmas decorations ☊ decoration ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease (from sth) (to sth): The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease in sth: This species of bird is decreasing in numbers every year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
How deep is the wound? ☊ deep ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
She is deeply religious. ☊ deeply ☊
They were deeply disturbed by the accident. ☊ deeply ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
the defeat of fascism ☊ defeat ☊
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
Humour is a more effective defence than violence. ☊ defence ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: The term 'mental illness' is difficult to define. ☊ define ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
Is it definite that he's leaving? ☊ definite ☊
That's definite then, is it? ☊ definite ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
She has a degree in Biochemistry from Queen's University. ☊ degree ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
a deliberate act of vandalism ☊ deliberate ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
his delicate hands ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. ☊ deliver ☊
He delivered his lines confidently. ☊ deliver ☊
deliver (to sb/sth): We promise to deliver within 48 hours. ☊ deliver ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
Demand is exceeding supply. ☊ demand ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. ☊ deny ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
in the depths of winter (= when it is coldest) ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
His ideas lack depth. ☊ depth ☊
The depth of the shelves is 30 centimetres. ☊ depth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
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 ☊
Somalia is mostly desert. ☊ desert ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
a detailed description/analysis/study ☊ detailed ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
The site is being developed by a French company. ☊ develop ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
The child is developing normally. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases ☊ development ☊
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
die for sth: He died for his beliefs. ☊ die ☊
His secret died with him (= he never told anyone). ☊ die ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
13 is a difficult age. ☊ difficult ☊
the difficulties of English syntax ☊ difficulty ☊
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
Christmas dinner ☊ dinner ☊
You'll have to get used to his direct manner. ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
She glanced in his direction. ☊ direction ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
His clothes were covered in dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
severely disabled ☊ disabled ☊
He was born disabled. ☊ disabled ☊
facilities for disabled people ☊ disabled ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage ☊ disadvantage ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disadvantage (to sth): There are disadvantages to the plan. ☊ disadvantage ☊
What's the main disadvantage? ☊ disadvantage ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Even friends disagree sometimes. ☊ disagree ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. ☊ disagree ☊
Some people disagree with this argument. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree that...: Few would disagree that students learn best when they are interested in the topic. ☊ disagree ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
There's no room for disagreement on this point. ☊ disagreement ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (with sb): They have had several disagreements with their neighbours. ☊ disagreement ☊
The plane disappeared behind a cloud. ☊ disappear ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
The problem won't just disappear. ☊ disappear ☊
Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
disappear from sth: The child disappeared from his home some time after four. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. ☊ disappointed ☊
I was disappointed by the quality of the wine. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
I was very disappointed with myself. ☊ disappointed ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (that...): I'm disappointed (that) it was sold out. ☊ disappointed ☊
disappointed (not) to be...: She was disappointed not to be chosen. ☊ disappointed ☊
a disappointing result/performance ☊ disappointing ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
The team has had a disappointing start to the season. ☊ disappointing ☊
Book early for the show to avoid disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
a bitter/major disappointment ☊ disappointment ☊
That new restaurant was a big disappointment. ☊ disappointment ☊
He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week. ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapproval of his methods ☊ disapproval ☊
to show/express disapproval ☊ disapproval ☊
He shook his head in disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She looked at my clothes with disapproval. ☊ disapproval ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
She sounded disapproving as we discussed my plans. ☊ disapproving ☊
an air disaster ☊ disaster ☊
environmental disasters ☊ disaster ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
Losing your job doesn't have to be such a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. ☊ disaster ☊
financial disaster ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
As a teacher, he's a disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The play's first night was a total disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
She keeps good discipline in class. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
to get/give/offer a discount ☊ discount ☊
discount rates/prices ☊ discount ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
They were selling everything at a discount (= at reduced prices). ☊ discount ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
Do you give any discount? ☊ discount ☊
discount sth: We cannot discount the possibility of further strikes. ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
discounted prices/fares ☊ discount ☊
Most of our stock has been discounted by up to 40%. ☊ discount ☊
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. ☊ discover ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! ☊ discover ☊
discover (that)...: It was a shock to discover (that) he couldn't read. ☊ discover ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. ☊ discover ☊
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
the discovery of new talent in the art world ☊ discovery ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
discovery (that...): She was shocked by the discovery that he had been unfaithful. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
The drug is not a new discovery—it's been known about for years. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
They met to discuss the possibility of working together. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss (sb/sth) doing sth: We briefly discussed buying a second car. ☊ discuss ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
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 ☊
heart/liver/kidney, etc. disease ☊ disease ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of disease ☊ disease ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
He suffers from a rare blood disease. ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
the problem of controlling pests and disease with organic gardening methods ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
The idea fills me with disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
He walked away in disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
Much to my disgust, they refused to help. ☊ disgust ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. ☊ disgusted ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left. ☊ disgusting ☊
What a disgusting smell! ☊ disgusting ☊
I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital. ☊ disgusting ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
a glass dish ☊ dish ☊
an ovenproof dish ☊ dish ☊
a baking/serving dish ☊ dish ☊
They helped themselves from a large dish of pasta. ☊ dish ☊
I'll do the dishes (= wash them). ☊ dish ☊
a vegetarian/fish dish ☊ dish ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? ☊ dislike ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. ☊ dislike ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth from sth: He dismissed her from his mind. ☊ dismiss ☊
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
She displayed her bruises for all to see. ☊ display ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
This column displays the title of the mail message. ☊ display ☊
a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall ☊ display ☊
a window display ☊ display ☊
a display cabinet ☊ display ☊
a firework display ☊ display ☊
a breathtaking display of aerobatics ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
to put sth on temporary/permanent display ☊ on display ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
the distance of the earth from the sun ☊ distance ☊
a distance of 200 kilometres ☊ distance ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Paul has to drive very long distances as part of his job. ☊ distance ☊
Our parents live some distance away (= quite far away). ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ distance ☊
We saw lights in the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
What was it that distinguished her from her classmates? ☊ distinguish ☊
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. ☊ distinguish ☊
Does your cat have any distinguishing marks? ☊ distinguish ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Who distributes our products in the UK? ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
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 ☊
the City of London's financial district ☊ district ☊
a tax/postal district ☊ district ☊
a school district ☊ district ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
district councils ☊ district ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) ☊ disturb ☊
She awoke early after a disturbed night. ☊ disturb ☊
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. ☊ disturb ☊
Don't disturb the papers on my desk. ☊ disturb ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
a disturbing piece of news ☊ disturbing ☊
30 divided by 6 is 5 (30 ÷ 6 = 5). ☊ divide ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
the division sign (÷) ☊ division ☊
cell division ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? ☊ do ☊
What do you do (= what is your job)? ☊ do ☊
How is the business doing? ☊ do ☊
He's doing very well at school (= his work is good). ☊ do ☊
What are you doing this evening? ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
He never bothers to do his jacket up. ☊ do sth up ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
I don't like fish. ☊ do ☊
They didn't go to Paris. ☊ do ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
As a child he was dominated by his father. ☊ dominate ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
a double-page advertisement ☊ double ☊
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. ☊ double ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
two double whiskies ☊ double ☊
His income is double hers. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
Mary's not down yet (= she is still upstairs). ☊ down ☊
Her hair hung down her back to her waist. ☊ down ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
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 ☊
This is only the first draft of my speech. ☊ draft ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
The sack is too heavy to lift—you'll have to drag it. ☊ drag ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
a costume/historical, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
I drove to work this morning. ☊ drive ☊
drive sth: He drives a taxi (= that is his job). ☊ drive ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
His voice dropped to a whisper. ☊ drop ☊
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. ☊ drop ☊
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). ☊ drop ☊
He dropped his pants. ☊ drop ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
Is my shirt dry yet? ☊ dry ☊
I'm afraid this cake has turned out very dry. ☊ dry ☊
When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat. ☊ dry ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
Too much toxic waste is being dumped at sea. ☊ dump ☊
She is allergic to house dust. ☊ dust ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
customs/excise/import duties ☊ duty ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
her dying wishes/words ☊ dying ☊
Each answer is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
Each of the answers is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
She whispered something in his ear. ☊ ear ☊
He put his hands over his ears. ☊ ear ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
The project is still in the early stages. ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
He's in his early twenties. ☊ early ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
I woke up early this morning. ☊ early ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
She's having a well-earned rest this week. ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
ease sth: This should help ease the pain. ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
Which way is east? ☊ east ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
economic history ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. ☊ effect ☊
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming. ☊ effect ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
Getting up this morning was quite an effort (= it was difficult). ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
He rested his elbows on his knees. ☊ elbow ☊
He's fractured his elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
The electricity is off (= there is no electric power supply). ☊ electricity ☊
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 ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation ☊ embarrassing ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
emotionally disturbed children ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
to put/lay/place emphasis on sth ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. ☊ emphasize ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
an empty promise ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. ☊ encouragement ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
There's no end in sight to the present crisis. ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
That's his wife sitting at the far end of the table. ☊ end ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
an energy crisis (= for example when fuel is not freely available) ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
Is there enough room for me? ☊ enough ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
This house isn't big enough for us. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
ensure sth: The book ensured his success. ☊ ensure ☊
enter sb/sth in sth: Irish trainers have entered several horses in the race. ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
environmental issues/problems ☊ environmental ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. ☊ equal ☊
He is a player without equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
With his last jump he equalled the world record. ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ equivalent ☊
equivalent of/to sth: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, the human equivalent of BSE ☊ equivalent ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
an escape from a prisoner of war camp ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. ☊ escape ☊
The car is quite small, especially if you have children. ☊ especially ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
the essentials of English grammar ☊ essential ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
Let's establish some ground rules. ☊ establish ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
it is established that...: It has since been established that the horse was drugged. ☊ establish ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
She's going to her sister's for the evening. ☊ evening ☊
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 ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
In the event of an accident, call this number. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
Sheila will inherit everything in the event of his death. ☊ in the event of sth, in the event that sth happens ☊
We wish you every success. ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
They visit us every other week. ☊ every other ☊
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
Everything in the capital is now quiet. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
We'll have to eat here—everywhere else is full. ☊ everywhere ☊
Everywhere we went was full of tourists. ☊ everywhere ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
the evil effects of racism ☊ evil ☊
What were his exact words? ☊ exact ☊
His words had exactly the opposite effect. ☊ exactly ☊
Your answer is exactly right. ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) ☊ not exactly ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. ☊ exaggerated ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
He is a captain who leads by example. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
At $300 the bike is excellent value. ☊ excellent ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ 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 ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? ☊ exchange ☊
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). ☊ excited ☊
There was a note of excitement in his voice. ☊ excitement ☊
an exciting story/discovery ☊ exciting ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
Late again! What's your excuse this time? ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
grammar exercises ☊ exercise ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
Swimming is good exercise. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
vigorous/gentle exercise ☊ exercise ☊
to take exercise ☊ exercise ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
exercises for the piano ☊ exercise ☊
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. ☊ exercise ☊
an hour's class of exercising to music ☊ exercise ☊
How often do you exercise? ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
When she appeared in court she exercised her right to remain silent. ☊ exercise ☊
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. ☊ exist ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
On his retirement the post will cease to exist. ☊ exist ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
I was unaware of his existence until today. ☊ existence ☊
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in existence. ☊ existence ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
They eke out a precarious existence (= they have hardly enough money to live on). ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
The waist expands to fit all sizes. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb/sth: to expect a visit/call/letter from sb ☊ expect ☊
Are you expecting visitors? ☊ expect ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? ☊ expect ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
this year's expected earnings ☊ expected ☊
Running a car is a big expense. ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
Do you have any previous experience of this type of work? ☊ experience ☊
My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage. ☊ experience ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
The firework exploded in his hand. ☊ explode ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
Then the fruit is packaged for export. ☊ export ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
to express interest/regret/surprise ☊ express ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ 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 ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
to extend a deadline/visa ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
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 ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
His knowledge of music is extensive. ☊ extensive ☊
It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ extent ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
The book discusses the extent to which (= how much) family life has changed over the past 50 years. ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work. ☊ extra ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
The play is to run for an extra week! ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ 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 ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
Do you have this sweatshirt in an extra large size? ☊ extra ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
His eyes narrowed suspiciously. ☊ eye ☊
You can't just close your eyes to his violence. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
He buried his face in his hands. ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
sports/leisure facilities ☊ facility ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
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 ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
fail (sth): He failed his driving test. ☊ fail ☊
She was disqualified after failing a drugs test. ☊ fail ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist. ☊ faint ☊
His breathing became faint. ☊ faint ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
The new tax is fairer than the old system. ☊ fair ☊
his vision of a fairer, kinder society ☊ fair ☊
The punishment was very fair. ☊ fair ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
I think it is fair to say that they are pleased with this latest offer. ☊ fair ☊
I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult). ☊ fairly ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
the Christian faith ☊ faith ☊
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. ☊ faithfully ☊
The house had fallen into disrepair. ☊ fall ☊
Her voice fell to a whisper. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
to rise/shoot to fame overnight ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
to bring up/raise a family ☊ family ☊
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? ☊ fancy ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
He's fallen far behind in his work. ☊ far ☊
His parents supported him as far as they could. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
Far away in the distance, a train whistled. ☊ far ☊
How far is it to your house from here? ☊ far ☊
How far is Boston from New York? ☊ far ☊
How much further is it? ☊ far ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
Amy is the smartest by far. ☊ by far ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
sheep/fish, etc. farming ☊ farming ☊
How much farther is it? ☊ farther ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
Our new boss is a father of three (= he has three children). ☊ father ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
fault (that...): It was his fault that we were late. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
This song is a particular favourite of mine. ☊ favourite ☊
fear sb/sth: All his employees fear him. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
it is feared (that)...: It is feared (that) he may have been kidnapped. ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
I can't feel his pulse. ☊ feel ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
He felt the sweat running down his face. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
He hates talking about his feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
a female student/employee/artist ☊ female ☊
female characteristics ☊ female ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
I try to visit my parents every few weeks. ☊ few ☊
Very few of his books are worth reading. ☊ few ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
This discovery has opened up a whole new field of research. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
He finished fifth in the race. ☊ fifth ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
Fighting broke out in three districts of the city last night. ☊ fighting ☊
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. ☊ figure ☊
His salary is now in six figures. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. ☊ 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 ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
The school is filled to capacity. ☊ fill ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
the minister responsible for film and the theatre ☊ film ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
his final act as party leader ☊ final ☊
The referee blew the final whistle. ☊ final ☊
The project is in its final stages. ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the Minister of Finance ☊ finance ☊
He took a job to finance his stay in Germany. ☊ finance ☊
an independent financial adviser ☊ financial ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
'I'll leave this here, OK?' 'Fine.' ☊ fine ☊
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
Under the new law, motorists face fines of up to £1 000. ☊ fine ☊
a finely furnished room ☊ finely ☊
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. ☊ finger ☊
The old man wagged his finger at the youths. ☊ finger ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
She finished law school last year. ☊ finish ☊
I thought you'd never finish! ☊ finish ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
a beautifully finished piece of furniture ☊ finish ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
The play finished at 10.30. ☊ finish ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
He finished off his drink with one large gulp. ☊ finish ☊
We might as well finish up the cake. ☊ finish ☊
The dollar finished the day slightly down. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
a dramatic finish to the race ☊ finish ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
The story was a lie from start to finish. ☊ finish ☊
I want to see the job through to the finish. ☊ finish ☊
to apply extra coats of finish ☊ finish ☊
a gloss/matt finish ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
finished with sb/sth: I'm not finished with you yet. ☊ finished ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
the finished product/article ☊ finished ☊
a beautifully finished suit ☊ finished ☊
to return fire (= to fire back at sb who is shooting at you) ☊ fire ☊
He ordered his men to hold their fire (= not to shoot). ☊ fire ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
The officer ordered his men to fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
a firm believer in socialism ☊ firm ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
She is a firm favourite with the children. ☊ firm ☊
Stand the fish tank on a firm base. ☊ firm ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
his first wife ☊ first ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
Your first duty is to your family. ☊ first ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
shoals (= groups) of fish ☊ fish ☊
a fish tank/pond ☊ fish ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
frozen/smoked/fresh fish ☊ fish ☊
fish pie ☊ fish ☊
The chef's fish dishes are his speciality. ☊ fish ☊
Fish forms the main part of their diet. ☊ fish ☊
The trawler was fishing off the coast of Iceland. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
They often go fishing. ☊ fishing ☊
deep-sea fishing ☊ fishing ☊
a fishing boat ☊ fishing ☊
fishing grounds ☊ fishing ☊
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. ☊ fishing ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
This is not a fit place for you to live. ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
Why is that driver flashing his lights at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
Lightning flashed in the distance. ☊ flash ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. ☊ flavour ☊
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. ☊ flavour ☊
the distinctive flavour of South Florida ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
Flight BA 4793 is now boarding at Gate 17. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
the Irish guy who lives two floors above ☊ floor ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on sb/sth): He focused his blue eyes on her. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left. ☊ follow ☊
I'll have soup and fish to follow. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
He took charge of the family business following his father's death. ☊ following ☊
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). ☊ food ☊
to get/rise to your feet (= stand up) ☊ foot ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
Can you translate this letter for me? ☊ for ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
Shaking your head for 'No' is not universal. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
Is this the bus for Chicago? ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
The box is too heavy for me to lift. ☊ for ☊
Is it clear enough for you to read? ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
the force of the blow/explosion/collision ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
I forgot to ask him for his address. ☊ forget ☊
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
The disease can take several different forms. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
the secret formula for the blending of the whisky ☊ formula ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
from this day forward ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
If Sarah is free for lunch I'll take her out. ☊ free ☊
He held out his free hand and I took it. ☊ free ☊
Is this seat free? ☊ free ☊
Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. ☊ free ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
freedom (to do sth): complete freedom to do as you wish ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
Traffic is now moving more freely following an earlier accident. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
Can you freeze this cake? ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
Is this milk fresh? ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
This is my friend Tom. ☊ friend ☊
Is he a friend of yours? ☊ friend ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
The noise was frightening. ☊ frightening ☊
Has the train from Bristol arrived? ☊ from ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
You can see the island from here. ☊ from ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
translating from English to Spanish ☊ from ☊
Is Portuguese very different from Spanish? ☊ from ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
fried fish ☊ fry ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
a full English breakfast ☊ full ☊
A full refund will be given if the item is faulty. ☊ full ☊
It is too early to assess the full extent of the damage. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
He smiled, his eyes full of laughter. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
Sailing is good fun. ☊ fun ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
Walking three miles in the pouring rain is not my idea of fun. ☊ fun ☊
This game looks fun! ☊ fun ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
a disaster relief fund ☊ fund ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
The funny thing is it never happened again after that. ☊ funny ☊
The engine's making a very funny noise. ☊ funny ☊
The animal is hunted for its fur. ☊ fur ☊
The hospital is further down the road. ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
For further details call this number. ☊ further ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
The movie is set in the future. ☊ future ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
Her future is uncertain. ☊ future ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
He met his future wife at law school. ☊ future ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ 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 ☊
Our loss is their gain. ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
Air is a mixture of gases. ☊ gas ☊
BA flight 726 to Paris is now boarding at gate 16. ☊ gate ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
climbing/fishing/sports, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ 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 ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a little gentle exercise ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? ☊ genuine ☊
get sb/sth + adv./prep.: The general had to get his troops across the river. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth to do sth: I couldn't get the car to start this morning. ☊ get ☊
He got his sister to help him with his homework. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
He got his fingers caught in the door. ☊ get ☊
His drinking is getting to be a problem. ☊ get ☊
I got this cold off (= from) you! ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
I got a letter from Dave this morning. ☊ get ☊
This room gets very little sunshine. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
a giant-size box of tissues ☊ giant ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
give sb sth: He gave her a kiss (= kissed her). ☊ give ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: What are you giving your father for his birthday? ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
He gave away most of his money to charity. ☊ give sth away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
a glass bottle/dish/roof ☊ glass ☊
global issues ☊ global ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
This clock doesn't go. ☊ go ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
Her hair is going grey. ☊ go ☊
This milk has gone sour. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
Where does this road go? ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
I have to go shopping this afternoon. ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
Are you going home for Christmas? ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Who else is going? ☊ go ☊
His dog goes everywhere with him. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease often goes with poverty. ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
The price of cigarettes is going up. ☊ go up ☊
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? ☊ go through sth ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
The price of oil is going down. ☊ go down ☊
Oil is going down in price. ☊ go down ☊
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) ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? ☊ goal ☊
the Son of God (= Christ) ☊ god ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
Too much sun isn't good for you. ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
It's no good complaining—they never listen. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
He is a very good man. ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
This is very good news. ☊ good ☊
We are still friends, though, which is good. ☊ good ☊
Your work is just not good enough. ☊ good ☊
Sorry, my English is not very good. ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
Is religion always a force for good? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Was his advice ever any good? ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
His latest film isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Kiss me goodbye! ☊ goodbye ☊
perishable/durable goods ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
English grammar ☊ grammar ☊
His grammar is appalling. ☊ grammar ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
grateful (that...): He was grateful that she didn't tell his parents about the incident. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
We visited Grandma's grave. ☊ grave ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
She is gravely ill. ☊ gravely ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
He has been described as the world's greatest violinist. ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
a greatly increased risk ☊ greatly ☊
wisps of grey smoke ☊ grey ☊
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ☊ ground ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. ☊ grow up ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
The television comes with a year's guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
The terrorist was kept under police guard. ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
guess sth: Can you guess his age? ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
'Who's going to win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.' ☊ your guess is as good as mine ☊
We have guests staying this weekend. ☊ guest ☊
Liz was not on the guest list. ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
He guided her hand to his face. ☊ guide ☊
He was always guided by his religious beliefs. ☊ guide ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
John had a guilty look on his face. ☊ guilty ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ habit ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
He's losing his hair (= becoming bald ). ☊ hair ☊
An hour and a half is allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
Most of his clothes were handed down to him by his older brother. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
The judge has handed down his verdict. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
handle sth/sb: A new man was appointed to handle the crisis. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
The handle's broken off this jug. ☊ handle ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
Her hair hung down to her waist. ☊ hang ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
I'm not happy with his work this term. ☊ happy ☊
His voice was hard. ☊ hard ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
'When will the job be finished?' 'It's hard to say.' (= it is difficult to be certain) ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
'Couldn't you have just said no?' 'Well, hardly (= of course not), she's my wife's sister.' ☊ hardly ☊
The bacteria is harmless to humans. ☊ harmless ☊
hate doing sth: She hates making mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
hate to do sth: He hated to be away from his family. ☊ hate ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
have sb/sth doing sth: He had his audience listening attentively. ☊ have ☊
I had a letter from my brother this morning. ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
I soon had the fish in a net. ☊ have ☊
He had his head in his hands. ☊ have ☊
have sth + adj.: He's got a front tooth missing. ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I've finished my work. ☊ have ☊
You've got to try this recipe—it's delicious. ☊ have to ☊
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
He shook his head in disbelief. ☊ head ☊
She always has her head in a book (= is always reading). ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
He was nursed back to health by his wife. ☊ health ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
the Health Minister ☊ health ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
Wait till he hears about this. ☊ hear ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
I hear you've been away this weekend. ☊ hear ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
This is the first I've heard of it! ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
Her hearing is poor. ☊ hearing ☊
The explosion damaged his hearing. ☊ hearing ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
Heat rises. ☊ heat ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
This isn't exactly my idea of heaven! ☊ heaven ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
He relies heavily on his parents. ☊ heavily ☊
the noise of heavy traffic ☊ heavy ☊
My brother is much heavier than me. ☊ heavy ☊
How heavy is it (= how much does it weigh)? ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
The height of the mountain did not discourage them. ☊ height ☊
It is almost 2 metres in height. ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
The table is available in several different heights. ☊ height ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
Hello, is there anybody there? ☊ hello ☊
She helped him to his feet. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
This charity aims to help people (to) help themselves. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: This should help (to) reduce the pain. ☊ help ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
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 ☊
helpful to sb: The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children. ☊ helpful ☊
The countdown to Christmas starts here. ☊ here ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Here is your opportunity. ☊ here ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
His eyes met hers. ☊ hers ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
The brim of his hat hid half his face. ☊ hide ☊
She struggled to hide her disappointment. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
A high degree of accuracy is needed. ☊ high ☊
How high is Everest? ☊ high ☊
The grass was waist-high. ☊ high ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
His desk was piled high with papers. ☊ high ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
It is highly unlikely that she'll be late. ☊ highly ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
James has sold his car. ☊ his ☊
He broke his leg skiing. ☊ his ☊
He took my hand in his. ☊ his ☊
The choice was his. ☊ his ☊
a friend of his ☊ his ☊
the historical background to the war ☊ historical ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
an essay on the historical development of the novel ☊ historical ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
historical documents/records/research ☊ historical ☊
The building is of historical importance. ☊ historical ☊
a historical novel ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
a people with no sense of history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
These events changed the course of history. ☊ history ☊
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music ☊ history ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
The school traces its history back to 1865. ☊ history ☊
a history teacher ☊ history ☊
a degree in History ☊ history ☊
social/economic/political history ☊ history ☊
ancient/medieval/modern history ☊ history ☊
She's studying art history. ☊ history ☊
She's writing a new history of Europe. ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
He has a history of violent crime. ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
He hit his head on the low ceiling. ☊ hit ☊
Her new series is a smash hit. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. ☊ hold ☊
This barrel holds 25 litres. ☊ hold ☊
Hold this position for a count of 10. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
He was holding the baby in his arms. ☊ hold ☊
An accident is holding up traffic. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
Hold on! This isn't the right road. ☊ hold on ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
Today is a holiday in Wales. ☊ holiday ☊
Islam's holiest shrine ☊ holy ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
He lived at home (= with his parents) until he was thirty. ☊ at home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
a fish hook ☊ hook ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
hope (of sth): There is now hope of a cure. ☊ hope ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
The future is not without hope. ☊ hope ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
There is still a glimmer of hope. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
He mounted his horse and rode off. ☊ horse ☊
to be discharged from (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
I'm going to the hospital to visit my brother. ☊ hospital ☊
There is an urgent need for more hospital beds. ☊ hospital ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
It's hot today, isn't it? ☊ hot ☊
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. ☊ hot ☊
Is anyone too hot? ☊ hot ☊
Top speed is 120 miles per hour. ☊ hour ☊
Chicago is two hours away (= it takes two hours to get there). ☊ hour ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ hour ☊
a hospital's visiting hours ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
How old is she? ☊ how ☊
How he wished he had been there! ☊ how ☊
He wanted to take no risks, however small. ☊ however ☊
She has the window open, however cold it is outside. ☊ however ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
This is going to be a huge problem for us. ☊ huge ☊
Contact with other people is a basic human need. ☊ human ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
This vase is worth several hundred dollars. ☊ hundred ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
Is anyone getting hungry? ☊ hungry ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt for sth: She is still hunting for a new job. ☊ hunt ☊
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. ☊ hurry ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
He hurt his back playing squash. ☊ hurt ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
'Island' begins with (an) I/'I'. ☊ I ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
The surprise party was Jane's idea. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The latest big idea is to make women more interested in sport. ☊ idea ☊
I don't have any idea where he is. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
This beach is ideal for children. ☊ ideal ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
If you see him, give him this note. ☊ if ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
I am sorry if I disturbed you. ☊ if ☊
If she has any weakness, it is her Italian. ☊ if ☊
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke's hospital. ☊ ill ☊
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness). ☊ ill ☊
I missed a lot of school through illness last year. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
Image is very important in the music world. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the earth. ☊ imaginary ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to 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 ☊
imagine (that)...: He's always imagining (that) we're talking about him behind his back. ☊ imagine ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
the environmental impact of tourism ☊ impact ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied that we were at fault. ☊ imply ☊
it is implied that...: It was implied in the survey that... ☊ imply ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
Listening is an important part of the job. ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
He dipped his brush in the paint. ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
a man in his thirties ☊ in ☊
He is in the army. ☊ in ☊
Say it in English. ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. ☊ inch ☊
The car missed us by inches. ☊ inch ☊
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. ☊ incident ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
increase with sth: Disability increases with age (= the older sb is, the more likely they are to be disabled). ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
He values his independence. ☊ independence ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
indicate (to sb) (that)...: In his letter he indicated to us (that) he was willing to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the needs of British industry ☊ industry ☊
the catering/tourist, etc. industry ☊ industry ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. ☊ infect ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
Flu is highly infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
The local climate is influenced by the Gulf Stream. ☊ influence ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
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 ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
'What initial is it, Mrs Owen?' 'It's J, J for Jane.' ☊ initial ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
They have imprisoned an innocent man. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. ☊ insert ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
The shell is smooth on the inside. ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
Stay and have lunch. I insist! ☊ insist ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
Is he learning an instrument? ☊ instrument ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
We finished later than we had intended. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intended for sb/sth: The book is intended for children. ☊ intended ☊
intended to be/do sth: This list is not intended to be a complete catalogue. ☊ intended ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
Interest rates have risen by 1%. ☊ interest ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
He was a man of wide interests outside his work. ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth: The company is introducing a new range of products this year. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' ☊ introduce ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ 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 ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. ☊ invest ☊
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 ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. ☊ invite ☊
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
Turkish ☊ #NAME? ☊
Irish ☊ #NAME? ☊
childish ☊ #NAME? ☊
reddish ☊ #NAME? ☊
thirtyish ☊ #NAME? ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
a remote island off the coast of Scotland ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
The article appeared in issue 25. ☊ issue ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ issue ☊
If you have any issues, please call this number. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
She usually writes about environmental issues. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
The party was divided on this issue. ☊ issue ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
Don't confuse the issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It was raining this morning. ☊ it ☊
A windproof jacket is an essential item of clothing for hillwalking. ☊ item ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
His brother's just lost his job. ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
He certainly knows his job (= is very good at his job). ☊ job ☊
She's never had a steady job (= a job that is not going to end suddenly). ☊ job ☊
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
She listens but she never joins in. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
To his great joy, she accepted. ☊ joy ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison. ☊ judge ☊
To judge from what he said, he was very disappointed. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. ☊ judge ☊
judge that...: He judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
it is judged that...: It was judged that the risk was too great. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
He jumped to his feet when they called his name. ☊ jump ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
the world junior tennis championships ☊ junior ☊
junior to sb: She is junior to me. ☊ junior ☊
This jacket is just my size. ☊ just ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
This essay is just not good enough. ☊ just ☊
This is not just another disaster movie—it's a masterpiece. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
Business is good just now. ☊ just now ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
His fears proved justified. ☊ justified ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her promise to visit them. ☊ keep ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
There's a special key for winding up this clock. ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
Flour is sold by the kilogram. ☊ kilogram ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
She kissed him on both cheeks. ☊ kiss ☊
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. ☊ kiss ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
Marcia laughed as she twisted the knife still deeper. ☊ turn/twist the knife (in the wound) ☊
knit (sth): I knitted this cardigan myself. ☊ knit ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
I know Paris well. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
know sth: Do you know his address? ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
His wife was a real lady. ☊ lady ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
In the distance the crew sighted land. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
The ferry is due to land at 3 o'clock. ☊ land ☊
A fly landed on his nose. ☊ land ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
Italian is my first language. ☊ language ☊
She has a good command of the Spanish language. ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
He's a very large child for his age. ☊ large ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
a large and complex issue ☊ large ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
This last point is crucial. ☊ last ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
He knew this was his last hope of winning. ☊ last ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
his late plays ☊ late ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of this train. ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
What are you doing up at this late hour? ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
They worked late into the night to finish the report. ☊ late ☊
His father died later that year. ☊ later ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
The latter point is the most important. ☊ latter ☊
She is not afraid to laugh at herself (= is not too serious about herself). ☊ laugh at sb/sth ☊
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. ☊ laugh ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
to launch a missile/rocket/torpedo ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
Jim is always getting into trouble with the law. ☊ law ☊
Jane is studying law. ☊ law ☊
In Sweden it is against the law to hit a child. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). ☊ law ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ lead ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ 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 ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
The company is a world leader in electrical goods. ☊ leader ☊
The tower is leaning dangerously. ☊ lean ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
it is learned that...: It has been learned that 500 jobs are to be lost at the factory. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
You could at least listen to what he says. ☊ at least ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
She left her assistant in charge. ☊ leave ☊
Is there any coffee left? ☊ leave ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Twist your body to the left, then to the right. ☊ left ☊
To the left of the library is the bank. ☊ left ☊
She is on the far left of the party. ☊ left ☊
a legal adviser ☊ legal ☊
Legally, there is not a lot we can do. ☊ legally ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? ☊ lend ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
Each class is 45 minutes in length. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
The river is 300 miles in length. ☊ length ☊
Did you see the length of his hair? ☊ length ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
'B' is the second letter of the alphabet. ☊ letter ☊
The library is all on one level. ☊ level ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
What is the level of this course? ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
Is there a licence fee? ☊ licence ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
I can't get the lid off this jar. ☊ lid ☊
The witness was clearly lying through his teeth. ☊ lie through your teeth ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
This is a great holiday resort that is full of life. ☊ life ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
We bought a dishwasher to make life easier. ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
He's lived here all his life. ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
He will spend the rest of his life (= until he dies) in a wheelchair. ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
He risked his life to save his daughter from the fire. ☊ life ☊
My grandfather lost his life (= was killed) in the war. ☊ life ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
John lifted his eyes (= looked up) from his book. ☊ lift ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
The forecast is for light showers. ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Carry this bag—it's the lightest. ☊ light ☊
The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel. ☊ light ☊
He kissed her lightly on the cheek. ☊ lightly ☊
She tended to sleep lightly nowadays (= it was easy to disturb her). ☊ lightly ☊
He's very like his father. ☊ like ☊
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? ☊ like ☊
You do it like this. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I didn't like to disturb you. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
If you like, we could go out this evening. ☊ if you like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear. ☊ limit ☊
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. ☊ limit ☊
You can't drive—you're over the limit (= you have drunk more alcohol than is legal when driving). ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
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 ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
a fishing line ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
He traced the line of her jaw with his finger. ☊ line ☊
a district/county line ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
Your feet must be behind the line when you serve (= in tennis ). ☊ line ☊
He has fine lines around his eyes. ☊ line ☊
link (with sth): to establish trade links with Asia ☊ link ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
The assistant pursed her lips. ☊ lip ☊
She kissed him on the lips. ☊ lip ☊
a shopping/wine/price list ☊ list ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
to draw up a list ☊ list ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
He had been listening at the door. ☊ listen ☊
listen to sb/sth: to listen to music ☊ listen ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
You haven't been listening to a word I've said! ☊ listen ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Why won't you listen to reason? ☊ listen ☊
Listen, there's something I have to tell you. ☊ listen ☊
a little group of tourists ☊ little ☊
my little brother/sister (= younger brother/sister) ☊ little ☊
Little by little the snow disappeared. ☊ little by little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
He is little known as an artist. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. ☊ live on sth ☊
living organisms ☊ living ☊
the finest living pianist ☊ living ☊
You're talking a load of rubbish. ☊ load ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
a busload of tourists ☊ load ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Do you live locally (= in this area)? ☊ locally ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
There is no logic to/in any of their claims. ☊ logic ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
How long is the River Nile? ☊ long ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
The report is only three pages long. ☊ long ☊
This may take longer than we thought. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
I'm looking after his affairs while he's in hospital. ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Let's look round the town this afternoon. ☊ look around/round (sth) ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
She looked round when she heard the noise. ☊ look round ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
a look of surprise ☊ look ☊
A doubtful look crossed his face. ☊ look ☊
Here, have a look at this. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
She fastened the belt loosely around her waist. ☊ loosely ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
a lorry load of frozen fish ☊ lorry ☊
lose sth: The business is losing money. ☊ lose ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
He lost his nerve at the last minute. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
He's lost his job. ☊ lose ☊
The loss of his wife was a great blow to him. ☊ loss ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
He's in love with his work. ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
What a lovely surprise! ☊ lovely ☊
Isn't it a lovely day? ☊ lovely ☊
The cello is lower than the violin. ☊ low ☊
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. ☊ low ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head. ☊ lump ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
You must be mad to risk it. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
Your cheque is in the mail. ☊ mail ☊
There isn't much mail today. ☊ mail ☊
Is there a letter from them in the mail? ☊ mail ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
The main thing is to stay calm. ☊ main ☊
The house is not yet connected to the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
Anorexia is an illness that occurs mainly in adolescents. ☊ mainly ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
This room would make a nice office. ☊ make ☊
She made him her assistant. ☊ make ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
to make a noise/mess/fuss ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
We'll make a tennis player of you yet. ☊ make ☊
make sth from sth: Wine is made from grapes. ☊ make ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
I'll make it up to you, I promise. ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
The body is that of a white male aged about 40. ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
early/modern/Prehistoric man ☊ man ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
The shop is now under new management. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
His manner was polite but cool. ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
Many of those present disagreed. ☊ many ☊
There are too many mistakes in this essay. ☊ many ☊
He made ten mistakes in as many (= in ten) lines. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
scientific discoveries which help to map our distant past ☊ map ☊
He has his career path clearly mapped out. ☊ map sth out ☊
A large purple scar marked his cheek. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
to get a good/poor mark in English ☊ mark ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
Thursday is market day. ☊ market ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
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 ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Is he married? ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
Their house is massive. ☊ massive ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
a master of disguise ☊ master ☊
a tennis match ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
Is anything the matter? ☊ matter ☊
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind. ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
'I'm afraid I forgot that book again.' 'It doesn't matter (= it is not important enough to worry about).' ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
For maximum effect do the exercises every day. ☊ maximum ☊
a maximum security prison ☊ maximum ☊
The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. ☊ maximum ☊
What is the absolute maximum you can afford to pay? ☊ maximum ☊
He may have (= perhaps he has) missed his train. ☊ may ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
You may come in if you wish. ☊ may ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
mean doing sth: This new order will mean working overtime. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth doing sth: The injury could mean him missing next week's game. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to be sth: His father meant him to be an engineer. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What does this sentence mean? ☊ mean ☊
What is meant by 'batch processing'? ☊ mean ☊
mean sth to sb: Does the name 'Jos Vos' mean anything to you (= do you know who he is)? ☊ mean ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
She's English—Scottish, I mean. ☊ I mean ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this word? ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Is there any means of contacting him? ☊ means ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
to take sb's chest/waist measurement ☊ measurement ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
electronic/audio-visual media ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. ☊ medium ☊
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. ☊ meet ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
This hasn't happened in living memory (= nobody alive now can remember it happening). ☊ memory ☊
He founded the charity in memory of his late wife. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
a mental disorder/illness/hospital ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
The baby is very mentally alert. ☊ mentally ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. ☊ merely ☊
The economy is in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
The frame is made of metal. ☊ metal ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
His picture was right/bang (= exactly) in the middle of the front page. ☊ middle ☊
I should have finished by the middle of the week. ☊ middle ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
a mild form of the disease ☊ mild ☊
a mild punishment/criticism ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
She looked at him in mild surprise. ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
Her mind is completely occupied by the new baby. ☊ mind ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
There was no doubt in his mind that he'd get the job. ☊ mind ☊
She was in a disturbed state of mind. ☊ mind ☊
His mind is as sharp as ever. ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
You'll never persuade him to stay—his mind's made up (= he has definitely decided to go). ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. ☊ mind ☊
I hope you don't mind the noise. ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
I wouldn't mind having his money! ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
senior ministers in the Cabinet ☊ minister ☊
cabinet ministers ☊ minister ☊
a Methodist minister ☊ minister ☊
the Ministry of Defence ☊ ministry ☊
a ministry spokesperson ☊ ministry ☊
youths imprisoned for minor offences ☊ minor ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
Come down this minute! ☊ this minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
The face is the mirror of the soul. ☊ mirror ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
miss sb/sth: She will be greatly missed when she leaves. ☊ miss ☊
What did you miss most when you were in France? ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
Sorry I'm late—have I missed anything? ☊ miss ☊
'Is Ann there?' 'You've just missed her (= she has just left).' ☊ miss ☊
You can't afford to miss meals (= not eat meals) when you're in training. ☊ miss ☊
to miss a turn (= to not play when it is your turn in a game) ☊ miss ☊
The sale prices were too good to miss. ☊ miss ☊
It was an opportunity not to be missed. ☊ miss ☊
She hasn't missed a game all year. ☊ miss ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
'Are you coming to the school play?' 'I wouldn't miss it for the world.' ☊ miss ☊
He completely missed the joke. ☊ miss ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
I missed her name. ☊ miss ☊
Your mother will know who's moved in—she doesn't miss much. ☊ miss ☊
When you painted your bedroom, you missed a bit (= of the wall) under the window. ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? ☊ miss ☊
The bullet missed her by about six inches. ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
miss doing sth: She narrowly missed hitting him. ☊ miss ☊
I'll just read through the form again to make sure I haven't missed anything out. ☊ miss sb/sth out ☊
That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman. ☊ miss ☊
I never found the missing piece. ☊ missing ☊
My gloves have been missing for ages. ☊ missing ☊
Two files have gone missing. ☊ missing ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
Our cat's gone missing again. ☊ missing ☊
The book has two pages missing/missing pages. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
It's easy to make a mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
Don't worry, we all make mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
Leaving school so young was the biggest mistake of my life. ☊ mistake ☊
I made the mistake of giving him my address. ☊ mistake ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ mistake ☊
a great/serious/terrible mistake ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
The waiter made a mistake (in) adding up the bill. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
I took your bag instead of mine by mistake. ☊ by mistake ☊
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. ☊ mistake sb/sth for sb/sth ☊
You are completely mistaken about Jane. ☊ mistaken ☊
Unless I'm very much mistaken, that's Paul's wife over there. ☊ mistaken ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
mistaken views/ideas ☊ mistaken ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
mix sth: With this range of paints, you can mix your own colours. ☊ mix ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
Modern European history ☊ modern ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
Are you listening, Mom? ☊ mom ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
He lost all his money. ☊ money ☊
There's money to be made from tourism. ☊ make money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
The rent is £300 per month. ☊ month ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
The baby is three months old. ☊ month ☊
He visits Paris once or twice a month. ☊ month ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
I've more or less finished the book. ☊ more or less ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
They left for Spain early this morning. ☊ morning ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Ben drove off on his motorbike. ☊ motorbike ☊
He mounted his horse and rode away. ☊ mount ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
His mouth twisted into a wry smile. ☊ mouth ☊
Their mouths fell open (= they were surprised). ☊ mouth ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
He's performed well since his move from Manchester United to Liverpool. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
He's not much of a tennis player. ☊ not much of a... ☊
I'll say this much for him—he never leaves a piece of work unfinished. ☊ this much ☊
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) ☊ multiply ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
The play is a murder mystery. ☊ murder ☊
He denies murdering his wife's lover. ☊ murder ☊
This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back. ☊ muscle ☊
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. ☊ muscle ☊
to listen to music ☊ music ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
Mystery surrounds her disappearance. ☊ mystery ☊
His past is shrouded in mystery (= not much is known about it). ☊ mystery ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
Do you know the name of this flower? ☊ name ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
The car is registered in my name. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's name ☊
name sb/sth (after sb): name sb/sth (for sb): He was named after his father (= given his father's first name). ☊ name ☊
The manager has named his side for the semi-final. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth as sb/sth: The missing man has been named as James Kelly. ☊ name ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. ☊ narrow ☊
When body temperature is beginning to fall there is a natural tendency to fall asleep. ☊ natural ☊
natural disasters ☊ natural ☊
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' ☊ naturally ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
to be naturally artistic ☊ naturally ☊
My work is very specialized in nature. ☊ nature ☊
The future by its very nature is uncertain. ☊ nature ☊
It's not in his nature to be unkind. ☊ nature ☊
She is very sensitive by nature. ☊ nature ☊
We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness). ☊ nature ☊
the British and German navies ☊ navy ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
His house is very near. ☊ near ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
Visitors came from near and far. ☊ near ☊
My birthday is very near Christmas. ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
The car is parked nearby. ☊ nearby ☊
There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. ☊ not nearly ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
He tied a scarf around his neck. ☊ neck ☊
He broke his neck in the fall. ☊ neck ☊
Food aid is urgently needed. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. ☊ need ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. ☊ need ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Neither answer is correct. ☊ neither ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
He's off work with a trapped nerve in his neck. ☊ nerve ☊
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). ☊ nerve ☊
She was of a nervous disposition. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous condition/disorder/disease ☊ nervous ☊
fishing nets ☊ net ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. ☊ never ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
I should tell you, I'm completely new to this kind of work. ☊ new ☊
This is a new experience for me. ☊ new ☊
the discovery of a new star ☊ new ☊
new to sb: Our system is probably new to you. ☊ new ☊
This idea isn't new. ☊ new ☊
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She is always in the news. ☊ news ☊
to listen to/watch the news ☊ news ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
Next Thursday is 12 April. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
The nicest thing about her is that she never criticizes us. ☊ nice ☊
The room was nicely furnished. ☊ nicely ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
'It's not very good, is it?' 'No, you're right, it isn't (= I agree).' ☊ no ☊
No student is to leave the room. ☊ no ☊
There were no letters this morning. ☊ no ☊
a rattling noise ☊ noise ☊
What's that noise? ☊ noise ☊
Don't make a noise. ☊ noise ☊
They were making too much noise. ☊ noise ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
We had to shout above the noise of the traffic. ☊ noise ☊
to reduce noise levels ☊ noise ☊
noisy children/traffic/crowds ☊ noisy ☊
a noisy protest (= when people shout) ☊ noisy ☊
The engine is very noisy at high speed. ☊ noisy ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
a noisy classroom ☊ noisy ☊
The streets were very noisy throughout the night. ☊ noisy ☊
The children were playing noisily upstairs. ☊ noisily ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
The idea is an economic nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
Which way is north? ☊ north ☊
Mount Kenya is to the north of (= further north than) Nairobi. ☊ north ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
He broke his nose in the fight. ☊ nose ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. ☊ nose ☊
He pressed his nose up against the window. ☊ nose ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
It's not/It isn't raining. ☊ not ☊
It's cold, isn't it? ☊ not ☊
'Is it ready?' 'I'm afraid not.' ☊ not ☊
'Can I throw this out?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ not ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
Nothing else matters to him apart from his job. ☊ nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
The bar is closed until further notice (= until you are told that it is open again). ☊ notice ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
to write/publish/read a novel ☊ novel ☊
detective/historical/romantic novels ☊ novel ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
Now, listen to what she's saying. ☊ now ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
a nuclear weapon/bomb/missile ☊ nuclear ☊
A number of (= some) problems have arisen. ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
What is your account number, please? ☊ number ☊
a qualified/registered nurse ☊ nurse ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
nuts and raisins ☊ nut ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
The object is to educate people about road safety. ☊ object ☊
If you're late, you'll defeat the whole object of the exercise. ☊ object ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
'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 ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ 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) ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied. ☊ occupied ☊
He spent his childhood in occupied Europe. ☊ occupied ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
the issue of housing ☊ of ☊
the year of his birth ☊ of ☊
some of his friends ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
He's had his beard shaved off. ☊ off ☊
The wedding is off. ☊ off ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
Make sure the TV is off. ☊ off ☊
an island off the coast of Spain ☊ off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
offer to do sth: The kids offered to do the dishes. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. ☊ offer ☊
She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years. ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
the local tourist office ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
the Prime Minister's official residence ☊ official ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' ☊ oh ☊
I've been in this job for, oh, about six years. ☊ oh ☊
Is it OK if I leave now? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK for me to come too? ☊ OK ☊
This carpet's getting pretty old now. ☊ old ☊
I went back to visit my old school. ☊ old ☊
Old and Middle English ☊ old ☊
How old is this building? ☊ old ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
There was a letter waiting for him on his return. ☊ on ☊
He turned his back on us. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
He's hard on his kids. ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
He cleans his car once a week. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. ☊ open ☊
their open display of affection ☊ open ☊
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. ☊ open ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
Is the offer still open? ☊ open ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
The house is not open to the public. ☊ open ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
I declare this festival open. ☊ open ☊
He was breathing through his open mouth. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
Who is going to open the conference? ☊ open ☊
He opened his arms wide to embrace her. ☊ open ☊
He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). ☊ open ☊
Mr Chen opened the car door for his wife. ☊ open ☊
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
A new late-night service is now operating. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ 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 ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (for sth/for doing sth): There was no opportunity for further discussion. ☊ opportunity ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
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 ☊
Is your sister older or younger than you? ☊ or ☊
Is it a boy or a girl? ☊ or ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book. ☊ order ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
Is your work permit in order? ☊ in order ☊
Is everything in order, sir? ☊ in order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sb/yourself sth: He ordered himself a double whisky. ☊ order ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
an original painting by local artist Graham Tovey ☊ original ☊
This painting is a copy; the original is in Madrid. ☊ original ☊
Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there. ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
My other sister is a doctor. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here. ☊ otherwise ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ☊ ought to ☊
Our main export is rice. ☊ our ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
Mr Green is out of town this week. ☊ out ☊
This detergent is good for getting stains out. ☊ out ☊
We want this government out. ☊ out ☊
He drank his beer out of the bottle. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Nobody spoke out in his defence. ☊ out ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
At last we could see the dim outline of an island. ☊ outline ☊
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. ☊ outside ☊
You may do as you wish outside working hours. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We'll discuss it over lunch. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect. ☊ overall ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying ☊ overcome ☊
Is the car your own? ☊ own ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
He has to cook his own meals. ☊ own ☊
He did it on his own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
fish packed in ice ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps ☊ packet ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
He felt a sharp pain in his knee. ☊ pain ☊
This cream should help to relieve the pain. ☊ pain ☊
Is your back still painful? ☊ painful ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
The paint is starting to peel off. ☊ paint ☊
Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. ☊ paint ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
a pair of glasses/binoculars/scissors, etc. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
an advisory panel ☊ panel ☊
a panel discussion ☊ panel ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
He's still living with his parents. ☊ parent ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
He's always playing a part (= pretending to be sth that he is not). ☊ part ☊
an encyclopedia published in 25 weekly parts ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
The early part of her life was spent in Paris. ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ 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) ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys? ☊ particular ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner? ☊ in particular ☊
Traffic is bad, particularly in the city centre. ☊ particularly ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
a dancing/tennis, etc. partner ☊ partner ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. ☊ party ☊
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. ☊ party ☊
His mother passed away last year. ☊ pass away ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
the noise of passing cars ☊ passing ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
the recent/distant past ☊ past ☊
We don't know anything about his past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. ☊ past ☊
He's past his prime. ☊ past ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay a call on (= visit) my friends. ☊ pay ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
He just wants to be left in peace (= not to be disturbed). ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
a new book from the pen of Martin Amis ☊ pen ☊
He had a few pennies in his pocket. ☊ penny ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
a 15 per cent rise in price ☊ per cent ☊
She speaks perfect English. ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
They are now living together on a permanent basis. ☊ permanent ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
The stroke left his right side permanently damaged. ☊ permanently ☊
This door is kept permanently locked. ☊ permanently ☊
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 ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
The price is $40 per person. ☊ person ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
He had to pick up his welfare cheque in person. ☊ in person ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
His wife has a strong personality. ☊ personality ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
a critical/decisive phase ☊ phase ☊
His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase. ☊ phase ☊
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. ☊ philosophy ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
His photograph appeared in the local paper. ☊ photograph ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
She was intimidated by his physical presence. ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. ☊ piano ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
Isn't that a piece of luck? ☊ piece ☊
a missing piece of the puzzle ☊ piece ☊
Our car is falling to pieces, we've had it so long. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
Copper pipe is sold in lengths. ☊ pipe ☊
He puffed on his pipe. ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
He finished in third place. ☊ place ☊
Is there a place on the form to put your address? ☊ place ☊
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
He broke his arm in three places. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
Let's get out of this place! ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
Is this the place where it happened? ☊ place ☊
This would be a good place for a picnic. ☊ place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
The train now standing at platform 1 is for Leeds. ☊ platform ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
a tennis/rugby/chess, etc. player ☊ player ☊
What a pleasant surprise! ☊ pleasant ☊
music that is pleasant to the ear ☊ pleasant ☊
I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results. ☊ pleasantly ☊
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. ☊ pleasure ☊
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. ☊ pleasure ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
The book is well organized in terms of plot. ☊ plot ☊
Is the printer plugged in? ☊ plug sth in, plug sth into sth ☊
Two plus five is seven. ☊ plus ☊
The cost is £22, plus £1 for postage. ☊ plus ☊
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax. ☊ plus ☊
The temperature is plus four degrees. ☊ plus ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
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 ☊
Australia finished 20 points ahead. ☊ point ☊
No parking beyond this point. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
I think I missed the point (= did not understand). ☊ point ☊
You have a point (= your idea is right) —it would be better to wait till this evening. ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
He's just saying that to prove a point (= to show his idea is right). ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison. ☊ poison ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
to hunt with poison arrows ☊ poison ☊
bombs containing poison gas ☊ poison ☊
In the last chapter, she poisons herself with arsenic. ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
a poisoned arrow ☊ poison ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
This gas is highly poisonous. ☊ poisonous ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
poisonous snakes ☊ poisonous ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
furniture/floor/shoe/silver polish ☊ polish ☊
wax polish ☊ polish ☊
I give it a polish now and again. ☊ polish ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
polish sth (up) (with sth): He polished his glasses with a handkerchief. ☊ polish ☊
She polished the apple on her sleeve. ☊ polish ☊
The receptionist smiled politely. ☊ politely ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
His politics are extreme. ☊ politics ☊
It was raining heavily and visibility was poor. ☊ poor ☊
Have you heard about poor old Harry? His wife's left him. ☊ poor ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
fishing ports ☊ port ☊
Rotterdam is a major port. ☊ port ☊
to pose a threat/challenge/danger/risk ☊ pose ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
Is everybody in position? ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The gallery possesses a number of the artist's early works. ☊ possess ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
possibility (that...): There is now no possibility that she will make a full recovery. ☊ possibility ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
It is possible to get there by bus. ☊ possible ☊
This wouldn't have been possible without you. ☊ possible ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. ☊ possible ☊
There was a lot of post this morning. ☊ post ☊
to catch/miss the post ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? ☊ post ☊
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
Is there any more tea in the pot? ☊ pot ☊
a potential prime minister ☊ potential ☊
She has great potential as an artist. ☊ potential ☊
Tears poured down his cheeks. ☊ pour ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
The mustard is sold in powder form. ☊ powder ☊
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 ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
power (over sb/sth): The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. ☊ power ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. ☊ powerful ☊
From a practical point of view, it isn't a good place to live. ☊ practical ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
With that crack in it, the vase is worth practically nothing. ☊ practically ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
practise for sth: She's practising for her piano exam. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: I've been practising my serve for weeks. ☊ practise ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. ☊ praise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. ☊ praise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
hymns/songs of praise ☊ praise ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth: She praised his cooking. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
Praise the Lord. ☊ praise ☊
Allah be praised. ☊ praise ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
to describe sth precisely ☊ precisely ☊
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
The party is predicting a majority of 20 seats. ☊ predict ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
My wife is pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
business/commercial/industrial premises ☊ premises ☊
The company is looking for larger premises. ☊ premises ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb for sb/sth: A hotel room is being prepared for them. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
The mistake was obvious to all those present. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
birthday/Christmas/wedding, etc. presents ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
The press presents this as a kind of victory. ☊ present ☊
The article presents these proposals as misguided. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
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 ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth + adj.: This vase has been preserved intact. ☊ preserve ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
The director is under increasing pressure to resign. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
Presumably this is where the accident happened. ☊ presumably ☊
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (to sb) (that...): He pretended to his family that everything was fine. ☊ pretend ☊
She pretended (that) she was his niece. ☊ pretend ☊
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
We dealt with this in a previous chapter. ☊ previous ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. ☊ price ☊
rising/falling prices ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
price rises/increases/cuts ☊ price ☊
a price list ☊ price ☊
price (of sth): Criticism is part of the price of leadership. ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Giving up his job was a small price to pay for his children's happiness. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Losing his job was a real blow to his pride. ☊ pride ☊
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
a parish priest ☊ priest ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
The disease is still in its primary stage. ☊ primary ☊
The principle behind it is very simple. ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
the principle that heat rises ☊ principle ☊
A tidal current turbine is similar in principle to a windmill. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
The print quality of the new laser printer is superb. ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
He was sent to prison for five years. ☊ prison ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
a maximum-security prison ☊ prison ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
the prison service/system ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. ☊ prize ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
'Is he going to be there?' 'Probably.' ☊ probably ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
Making a complaint is quite a simple procedure. ☊ procedure ☊
Work is proceeding slowly. ☊ proceed ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
Libya is a major oil producer. ☊ producer ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
a chemistry professor ☊ professor ☊
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Work on the new road is progressing slowly. ☊ progress ☊
a history project ☊ project ☊
project sth: A growth rate of 4% is projected for next year. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that)...: The brochure promised (that) the local food would be superb. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (sb) + speech: 'I'll be back soon,' she promised. ☊ promise ☊
to make/keep/break a promise ☊ promise ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? ☊ promise ☊
He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. ☊ promise ☊
Her work shows great promise. ☊ promise ☊
He failed to fulfil his early promise. ☊ promise ☊
Their future was full of promise. ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
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 ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. ☊ proper ☊
Nothing is in its proper place. ☊ proper ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
Make sure the letter is properly addressed. ☊ properly ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
The price of property has risen enormously. ☊ property ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal that...: His proposal that the system should be changed was rejected. ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed that...: It was proposed that the president be elected for a period of two years. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen). ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
She proudly displayed her prize. ☊ proudly ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
Are you just doing this to prove a point? ☊ prove ☊
prove (that)...: This proves (that) I was right. ☊ prove ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
We'll buy everything you produce, provided of course the price is right. ☊ provided ☊
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 ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
This may be the band's last public appearance together. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
He later publicly apologized for his comments. ☊ publicly ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The palace is now open to the public. ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
There has been a great deal of publicity surrounding his disappearance. ☊ publicity ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
He works for a company that publishes reference books. ☊ publish ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
She hasn't published anything for years. ☊ publish ☊
University teachers are under pressure to publish. ☊ publish ☊
a publishing house (= company) ☊ publishing ☊
a job in publishing ☊ publishing ☊
He pulled on his sweater. ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
The magnetic pull of the city was hard to resist. ☊ pull ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. ☊ punish ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment ☊ punishment ☊
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The punishment should fit the crime. ☊ punishment ☊
He was sent to his room as a punishment. ☊ punishment ☊
The painting is by a pupil of Rembrandt. ☊ pupil ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
His face was purple with rage. ☊ purple ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
push sth: He walked slowly up the hill pushing his bike. ☊ push ☊
He pushed his chair back and stood up. ☊ push ☊
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
It's time you put a stop to this childish behaviour. ☊ put ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
He put his fist through a glass door. ☊ put ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
put doing sth: He keeps putting off going to the dentist. ☊ put sth off ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
qualify sb (for sth): This training course will qualify you for a better job. ☊ qualify ☊
a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities ☊ quantity ☊
Is it available in sufficient quantity? ☊ quantity ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
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 ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ 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 ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
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) ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
This story is too big to be kept quiet. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
This is quite a different problem. ☊ quite ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
quote sth (from sb/sth): He quoted a passage from the minister's speech. ☊ quote ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ 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 ☊
I listen to the radio on the way to work. ☊ radio ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
Rain is forecast for the weekend. ☊ rain ☊
It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain). ☊ rain ☊
Is it raining? ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth: They were both raised in the South. ☊ raise ☊
kids raised on a diet of hamburgers ☊ raise ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
to raise a loan ☊ raise ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
He set about raising an army. ☊ raise ☊
to raise salaries/prices/taxes ☊ raise ☊
They raised their offer to $500. ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
She raised the gun and fired. ☊ raise ☊
He raised a hand in greeting. ☊ raise ☊
She raised her eyes from her work. ☊ raise ☊
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. ☊ raise ☊
He raised himself up on one elbow. ☊ raise ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
This was outside the range of his experience. ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
This material is available in a huge range of colours. ☊ range ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
rank as sth: It certainly doesn't rank as his greatest win. ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
Crime figures are rising rapidly. ☊ rapidly ☊
a rare disease/occurrence/sight ☊ rare ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
rare (for sb/sth to do sth): It's extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. ☊ rare ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
This species is extremely rare. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
At the rate you work, you'll never finish! ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
His pulse rate dropped suddenly. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ 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 ☊
rate sb/sth + noun: She is currently rated number two in the world. ☊ rate ☊
He looks rather like his father. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
reach sth + adv./prep.: He reached out his hand to touch her. ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
His parents have not yet reached retirement age. ☊ reach ☊
I hope this letter reaches you. ☊ reach ☊
You never know how he is going to react. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
a reading list (= a list of books, etc. that students are expected to read for a particular subject) ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) ☊ reading ☊
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). ☊ reading ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. ☊ real ☊
This is a real privilege. ☊ real ☊
Bono's real name is Paul Hewson. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
a realistic assessment ☊ realistic ☊
We have to be realistic about our chances of winning. ☊ realistic ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
We must set realistic goals. ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic target ☊ realistic ☊
to pay a realistic salary ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic drawing ☊ realistic ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
realistic graphics ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
I can't get her to listen to reason. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
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 ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall sth: She could not recall his name. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
Do you recognize this tune? ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
The band is back in the US recording their new album. ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
This paragraph refers to the events of last year. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
I promised not to refer to the matter again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
The map reference is Y4. ☊ reference ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
The book is full of references to growing up in India. ☊ reference ☊
His face was reflected in the mirror. ☊ reflect ☊
She could see herself reflected in his eyes. ☊ reflect ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
He has promised to reform. ☊ reform ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. ☊ refusal ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
She is widely regarded as the current leader's natural successor. ☊ regard ☊
regard for sb/sth: I had great regard for his abilities. ☊ regard ☊
The thermometer registered 32°C. ☊ register ☊
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. ☊ register ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
to register a company/trademark ☊ register ☊
register sth in sth: The ship was registered in Panama. ☊ register ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
register (with sb/sth): to register with a doctor ☊ register ☊
register (at/for sth): to register at a hotel ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
to be on the electoral register/register of voters ☊ register ☊
Could you sign the hotel register please, sir? ☊ register ☊
The teacher called the register (= checked who was present at school). ☊ register ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ 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 ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
Do you take regular exercise? ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
We're distantly related. ☊ related ☊
The llama is related to the camel. ☊ related ☊
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 ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ relation ☊
Is he any relation to you? ☊ relation ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ 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 ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
a close/distant relative ☊ relative ☊
The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat. ☊ relative ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
Death released him from his suffering. ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ 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 ☊
His wife is very religious. ☊ religious ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
prehistoric remains ☊ remains ☊
They had discovered human remains. ☊ remains ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
What is even more remarkable about the whole thing is... ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. ☊ remarkably ☊
You were going to help me with this. Remember? ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
remote from sth: The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings. ☊ remote ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behaviour. ☊ remove ☊
How much rent do you pay for this place? ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
Shall we rent a movie this evening? ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat a mistake/a process/an exercise ☊ repeat ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. ☊ replace ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. ☊ represent ☊
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 ☊
The painting is not representative of his work of the period. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a 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 ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
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 ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. ☊ reserve ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
resist (sth): to resist change ☊ resist ☊
They are determined to resist pressure to change the law. ☊ resist ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
resist sth: She was charged with resisting arrest. ☊ resist ☊
resist (sth): I finished the cake. I couldn't resist it. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
Eric couldn't resist a smile when she finally agreed. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: He couldn't resist showing off his new car. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
This new paint is designed to resist heat. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: There has been a lot of resistance to this new law. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
armed resistance ☊ resistance ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
In this respect we are very fortunate. ☊ respect ☊
She promised to respect our wishes. ☊ respect ☊
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. ☊ respect ☊
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. ☊ respond ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for doing sth): Mike is responsible for designing the entire project. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
restrict sth to sth: Speed is restricted to 30 mph in towns. ☊ restrict ☊
restrict sth: Fog severely restricted visibility. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
The project is beginning to show results. ☊ result ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
This book is the result of 25 years of research. ☊ result ☊
She retained her tennis title for the third year. ☊ retain ☊
a soil that retains moisture ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. ☊ retire ☊
The company's official retiring age is 65. ☊ retire ☊
retire to sth: My dream is to retire to a villa in France. ☊ retire ☊
Dad is retired now. ☊ retired ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
He announced his retirement from football. ☊ retirement ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
his return to power ☊ return ☊
The judge ordered the return of the child to his mother. ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
Caution! This truck is reversing. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
Writing is reversed in a mirror. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
The case is subject to judicial review. ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
We may have to revise this figure upwards. ☊ revise ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ 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 ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
I can't get rid of this headache. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The ground there is too rough to ride over. ☊ ride ☊
He's ridden six winners so far this year (= in horse racing). ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
a motorcycle dispatch rider ☊ rider ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
It was ridiculous that this should be so difficult to say. ☊ ridiculous ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Is this the right way to the beach? ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
Is it ever right to kill? ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ 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 ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ ring ☊
He isn't here now—could you ring back later? ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
the rise of fascism in Europe ☊ rise ☊
the rise and fall of the British Empire ☊ rise ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
The wind is rising—I think there's a storm coming. ☊ rise ☊
a rising young politician ☊ rise ☊
rising fuel bills ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
The sun rises in the east. ☊ rise ☊
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early. ☊ rise ☊
Smoke was rising from the chimney. ☊ rise ☊
The river has risen (by) several metres. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
Any business venture contains an element of risk. ☊ risk ☊
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 ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
If we go to war, innocent lives will be put at risk. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
Investment is all about running risks. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
That's a risk I'm not prepared to take. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
You have no right to take risks with other people's lives. ☊ take a risk, take risks ☊
He risked his life to save her. ☊ risk ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
risk (sb/sth) doing sth: They knew they risked being arrested. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: He risked a glance at her furious face. ☊ 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 ☊
This latest design has no rivals (= it is easily the best design available). ☊ rival ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
The house is on a very busy road. ☊ road ☊
He had been robbed of his dignity. ☊ rob sb/sth of sth ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
the role of diet in preventing disease ☊ role ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
Mist was rolling in from the sea. ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
He was rolling a pencil between his fingers. ☊ roll ☊
roll onto sth: He rolled onto his back. ☊ roll ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
room (for sb/sth): Is there enough room for me in the car? ☊ room ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
We tied his hands together with rope. ☊ rope ☊
We had a rough passage across to the island. ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
Rugby isn't played with a round ball. ☊ round ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
She looked round at the sound of his voice. ☊ round ☊
Pass the biscuits round. ☊ round ☊
We've invited the Frasers round this evening. ☊ round ☊
Our house is round the next bend. ☊ round ☊
There she is, coming round the corner. ☊ round ☊
He had a scarf round his neck. ☊ round ☊
Which is the best route to take? ☊ route ☊
Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. ☊ route ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
He rubbed a hand wearily over his eyes. ☊ rub ☊
The back of my shoe is rubbing. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
Rub salt over the fish before cooking. ☊ rub ☊
a rubbish bag/bin ☊ rubbish ☊
a rubbish dump/heap/tip ☊ rubbish ☊
The streets were littered with rubbish. ☊ rubbish ☊
garden/household rubbish ☊ rubbish ☊
I thought the play was rubbish! ☊ rubbish ☊
Do we have to listen to this rubbish music? ☊ rubbish ☊
They said I was a rubbish boss. ☊ rubbish ☊
Rubbish! You're not fat. ☊ rubbish ☊
You're talking a load of rubbish. ☊ rubbish ☊
It's not rubbish—it's true! ☊ rubbish ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
We visited the ruins of a Norman castle. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
The pursuit of money ruled his life. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
Your nose is running (= mucus is flowing from it). ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
Time is running out for the trapped miners. ☊ run out ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
the Christmas rush ☊ rush ☊
The trip to Paris was all a mad rush. ☊ rush ☊
They listened to the rush of the sea below. ☊ rush ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
sad (that...): It is sad that so many of his paintings have been lost. ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
She will be sadly missed. ☊ sadly ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
If you think I'm going to help you again, you're sadly (= completely) mistaken. ☊ sadly ☊
His work has been sadly neglected. ☊ sadly ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
a safe subject for discussion ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
The street is not safe for children to play in. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
The bomb has been safely disposed of. ☊ safely ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
He was kept in custody for his own safety. ☊ safety ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
His hair was the colour of sand. ☊ sand ☊
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 ☊
a satisfied smile ☊ satisfied ☊
a satisfied customer ☊ satisfied ☊
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. ☊ satisfied ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
Nothing satisfies him—he's always complaining. ☊ satisfy ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The food wasn't enough to satisfy his hunger. ☊ satisfy ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
a satisfying meal ☊ satisfying ☊
a satisfying experience ☊ satisfying ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
His angry glance said it all. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
I'll say this for them, they're a very efficient company. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
it is said that...: It is said that she lived to be over 100. ☊ say ☊
sb/sth is said to be/have sth: He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
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 ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
scale of sth: It was impossible to comprehend the full scale of the disaster. ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. ☊ scene ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
the School of Dentistry ☊ school ☊
a scientific discovery ☊ scientific ☊
a research scientist ☊ scientist ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
a pair of scissors ☊ scissors ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
The car's paintwork is badly scratched. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
the screen display ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
The wreck is lying at the bottom of the sea. ☊ sea ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
the tourist season ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. ☊ seat ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
secret (from sb): He tried to keep it secret from his family. ☊ secret ☊
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 ☊
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. ☊ secret ☊
dark secrets from his past ☊ secret ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The building is secure against intruders. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) ☊ security ☊
Job security (= the guarantee that you will keep your job) is a thing of the past. ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth as sth: His colleagues see him as a future director. ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
'It opens like this.' 'Oh, I see.' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
What is it you want to see me about? ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
Now let me see—how old is she now? ☊ let me see/let's see ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
This week's performances are completely sold out. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
to send sb to prison/boarding school ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
She was ten years his senior. ☊ senior ☊
My brother is my senior by two years. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
There's no sense in (= it is not sensible) worrying about it now. ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
This sentence doesn't make sense. ☊ make sense ☊
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. ☊ sensitive ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive about sth: He's very sensitive about his weight. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She's very sensitive to criticism. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She is very sensitive to other people's feelings. ☊ sensitive ☊
a jail/prison sentence ☊ sentence ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sb: He separated from his wife after 20 years of marriage. ☊ separate ☊
separated from sb: He's been separated from his wife for a year. ☊ separated ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. ☊ series ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? ☊ serious ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
We take threats of this kind very seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
serve (sth): Breakfast is served between 7 and 10 a.m. ☊ serve ☊
Left you, did she? It serves you right for being so selfish. ☊ it serves sb right (for doing sth) ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
the prison service ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
Opening this door will set off the alarm. ☊ set sth off ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
I want this thing settled. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
Several letters arrived this morning. ☊ several ☊
a severe punishment/sentence ☊ severe ☊
His injuries are severe. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
severely disabled ☊ severely ☊
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished. ☊ severely ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
His face was deep in shadow, turned away from her. ☊ shadow ☊
'Who are you?' he asked, his voice shaking. ☊ shake ☊
She shook her head in disbelief. ☊ shake ☊
He dismissed the idea with a firm shake of his head (= turning it from side to side to mean 'no'). ☊ shake ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
What shall we do this weekend? ☊ shall ☊
a shallow dish ☊ shallow ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
His face burned with shame. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. ☊ shame ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
I could just make out a dark shape in the distance. ☊ shape ☊
He's in good shape for a man of his age. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
a view that is widely shared ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
Bob told Jess he wanted to share his life with her. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
There isn't an empty table. Would you mind sharing? ☊ share ☊
shares in British Telecom ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
The cheese has a distinctively sharp taste. ☊ sharp ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
sharp criticism ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp rise in crime ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
He drew his breath in sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' ☊ she ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
I shifted uneasily under his gaze. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
shift sth (from...) (to...): He shifted his gaze from the child to her. ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
A light was shining in the distance. ☊ shine ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
a sailing/cargo/cruise ship ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. ☊ the shirt off sb's back ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
We were all shocked at the news of his death. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
He took his shoes and socks off. ☊ shoe ☊
shoe polish ☊ shoe ☊
His hand shot out to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth + adv./prep.: He shot out his hand to grab her. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sth (from sth): He shot an arrow from his bow. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
Shooting began early this year. ☊ shooting ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
The man fired several shots from his pistol. ☊ shot ☊
We heard some shots in the distance. ☊ shot ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
He slung the bag over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
He looked back over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
He carried the child on his shoulders. ☊ shoulder ☊
Stop shouting and listen! ☊ shout ☊
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. ☊ show ☊
show sth: The movie is being shown now. ☊ show ☊
show yourself to be/have sth: He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
Fear showed in his eyes. ☊ show ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sb/sth to be/have sth: His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
He shut his book and looked up. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. ☊ sick ☊
Peter has been off sick (= away from work because he is ill) for two weeks. ☊ sick ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. ☊ side ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
He was lying on his side. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
There is a large window on either side of the front door. ☊ side ☊
He shook his head slowly from side to side. ☊ from side to side ☊
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ sight ☊
The boat disappeared from sight. ☊ sight ☊
She caught sight of a car in the distance. ☊ sight ☊
The disease has affected her sight. ☊ sight ☊
He has very little sight in his right eye. ☊ sight ☊
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. ☊ sign ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
There is no sign of John anywhere. ☊ sign ☊
Her work is showing some signs of improvement. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
a highly significant discovery ☊ significant ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
I got used to his long silences. ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
The runway is simply a strip of grass. ☊ simply ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
The rooms are simply furnished. ☊ simply ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
She's my sister. ☊ sister ☊
an older/younger sister ☊ sister ☊
a big/little/kid sister ☊ sister ☊
We're sisters. ☊ sister ☊
Do you have any brothers or sisters? ☊ sister ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
The kitchen is a good size (= not small). ☊ size ☊
We were shocked at the size of his debts. ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Furniture-making is very skilled work. ☊ skilled ☊
With a talent like his, the sky's the limit. ☊ the sky's the limit ☊
I couldn't sleep because of the noise. ☊ sleep ☊
I slept at my sister's house last night (= stayed the night there). ☊ sleep ☊
He cried out in his sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. ☊ sleeve ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
She takes offence at the slightest thing (= is very easily offended). ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
His popularity has slipped recently. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
His hat had slipped over one eye. ☊ slip ☊
The fish slipped out of my hand. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
His handwriting slopes backwards. ☊ slope ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Collecting data is a painfully slow process. ☊ slow ☊
Average earnings are rising at their slowest rate for 20 years. ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: Mark smashed his fist down on the desk. ☊ smash ☊
smell of sth: His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ smell ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. ☊ smile ☊
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). ☊ smoke ☊
Smoking is not allowed in this theatre. ☊ smoking ☊
a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish ☊ smooth ☊
Traffic is now flowing smoothly again. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
'Is he coming?' 'I hope so.' ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
social issues/problems/reforms ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
They were discussing the problems of Western society. ☊ society ☊
'I missed you,' he said softly. ☊ softly ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). ☊ solid ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
There must be some mistake. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (that)...: I'm sorry that your husband lost his job. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
They're a sort of greenish-blue colour. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
Which way is south? ☊ south ☊
This room faces south. ☊ south ☊
the possibility of visitors from outer space ☊ space ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
There is very little storage space in the department. ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
Do you speak English? ☊ speak ☊
speak sth: What language is it they're speaking? ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
a native speaker of English ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
There is something special about this place. ☊ special ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
a cancer specialist ☊ specialist ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
a spelling mistake ☊ spelling ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
My spelling is terrible. ☊ spelling ☊
a list of difficult spellings ☊ spelling ☊
spend sth + adv./prep.: We spent the weekend in Paris. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife ☊ split ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
spoken English ☊ spoken ☊
a tourist spot ☊ spot ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
His jacket was covered with spots of mud. ☊ spot ☊
If the paint is too thick, it will not spread evenly. ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The disease spreads easily. ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
The disease is spread by mosquitoes. ☊ spread ☊
to prevent the spread of disease ☊ spread ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
His stables are near Oxford. ☊ stable ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
This technology is still in its early stages. ☊ stage ☊
The product is at the design stage. ☊ stage ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
He stamped the snow off his boots. ☊ stamp ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth: I can't stand his brother. ☊ stand ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
a football/tennis, etc. star ☊ star ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
What star rating does this restaurant have? ☊ star ☊
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky. ☊ star ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
Mistakes were starting to creep in. ☊ start ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. ☊ start off ☊
I heard his car start up. ☊ start up, start sth up ☊
The job gave him his start in journalism. ☊ start ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
The trip was a disaster from start to finish. ☊ start ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ 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 ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
My sister's coming to stay next week. ☊ stay ☊
He's staying with friends this weekend. ☊ stay ☊
I wish you'd stay out of my business! ☊ stay out of sth ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
I met his steady gaze. ☊ steady ☊
a Turkish steam bath ☊ steam ☊
The frame is made of steel. ☊ steel ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
The ship steered a course between the islands. ☊ steer ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
I'd like to take this idea a step further. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
This drawer keeps sticking. ☊ stick ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ☊ stick to sth ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
His ears stick out. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
Whisk the egg whites until stiff. ☊ stiff ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
When is this fighting going to stop? ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
This train doesn't stop at Oxford. ☊ stop ☊
Is this your stop? ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
It is time to put a stop to the violence. ☊ stop ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. ☊ straight ☊
Is my tie straight? ☊ straight ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
A strange thing happened this morning. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
The bank is just across the street. ☊ street ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
This job seems right up your street. ☊ (right) up your street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
He pushed against the rock with all his strength. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
Is there any way of stretching shoes? ☊ stretch ☊
This sweater has stretched. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian ☊ strict ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Smoking is strictly forbidden. ☊ strictly ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
He struck the table with his fist. ☊ strike ☊
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. ☊ striking ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
strip sth (off): Strip off all the existing paint. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
The room smelt strongly of polish. ☊ strongly ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
Paul struggled out of his wheelchair. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
Three teams are locked in a struggle for this year's title. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
This wine is good stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
a stupid mistake ☊ stupid ☊
He'll manage—he isn't stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
I wish you'd change the subject (= talk about sth else). ☊ subject ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
Climate change is still very much a subject for debate. ☊ subject ☊
Their share of the software market is substantial. ☊ substantial ☊
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. ☊ substantially ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
succeed as sth: He had hoped to succeed as a violinist. ☊ succeed ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
He's proud of his daughter's successes. ☊ success ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
There is no such thing as a free lunch. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
She was noisily sucking up milk through a straw. ☊ suck ☊
He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger. ☊ suck ☊
'Listen!' said Doyle suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
sufficient for sth/sb: Is £100 sufficient for your expenses? ☊ sufficient ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
suggest sth (to sb): May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? ☊ suggest ☊
it is suggested that...: It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth as sth: She suggested Paris as a good place for the conference. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
This was a job to which he seemed well suited. ☊ suited ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
The sum of 7 and 12 is 19. ☊ sum ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
In summary, this was a disappointing performance. ☊ summary ☊
this/next/last summer ☊ summer ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
the rising/setting sun ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
The town supports a small fishing fleet. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
There is strong public support for the change. ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Is that John over there?' 'I'm not sure '. ☊ sure ☊
I'm not sure whether I should tell you this. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
'Will you open the wine?' 'Sure, where is it?' ☊ sure ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. ☊ surface ☊
What a nice surprise! ☊ surprise ☊
a surprise attack ☊ surprise ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
I have a surprise for you! ☊ surprise ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
Life's full of surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
a look of surprise ☊ surprise ☊
She looked up in surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
Much to my surprise, I passed. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
a surprised look ☊ surprised ☊
She looked surprised when I told her. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
You'd be surprised how many people voted for him. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
We had a surprising amount in common. ☊ surprising ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
It's surprising how many people applied for the job. ☊ surprising ☊
A surprising number of people came. ☊ surprising ☊
She looked surprisingly well. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Surprisingly, he agreed straight away. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. ☊ surprisingly ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
survive sth: The company managed to survive the crisis. ☊ survive ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
He is the prime suspect in the case. ☊ suspect ☊
Do you have a list of likely suspects? ☊ suspect ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
I was suspicious of his motives. ☊ suspicious ☊
swear sth: He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. ☊ swear ☊
The palms of his hands began to sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
This wine is too sweet for me. ☊ sweet ☊
A shoal of fish swam past. ☊ swim ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
His arms swung as he walked. ☊ swing ☊
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. ☊ swing ☊
He is liable to abrupt mood swings (= for example from being very happy to being very sad). ☊ swing ☊
How do you switch this thing on? ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
What is the chemical symbol for copper? ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic listener ☊ sympathetic ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ 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 ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
I took a dislike to him. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
She can't take criticism. ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
I find his attitude a little hard to take. ☊ take ☊
He took the criticism surprisingly well. ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
take sth out of sth: Part of her article is taken straight (= copied) out of my book. ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. ☊ take sth in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
Reporters took down every word of his speech. ☊ take sth down ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
The baby is just starting to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
The two sides in the dispute say they are ready to talk. ☊ talk ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
talk of sth: Mary is talking of looking for another job. ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
a fish tank (= for keeping fish in) ☊ tank ☊
He was busy tapping away at his computer. ☊ tap ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
The room was furnished with taste. ☊ taste ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
You can taste the garlic in this stew. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. ☊ taste ☊
to raise/cut taxes ☊ tax ☊
His declared aim was to tax the rich. ☊ tax ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: He teaches them English. ☊ teach ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
A tear rolled down his face. ☊ tear ☊
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
The article is full of technical terms. ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
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 ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell A from B: Can you tell Tom from his twin brother? ☊ tell ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
There was a sign telling motorists to slow down. ☊ tell ☊
What did I tell you? (= you should have listened to my advice) ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, where, etc...: This gauge tells you how much fuel you have left. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
a rise in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
The temperature has risen (by) five degrees. ☊ temperature ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
When I'm tired, I tend to make mistakes. ☊ tend ☊
to display artistic, etc. tendencies ☊ tendency ☊
There is a tendency for this disease to run in families. ☊ tendency ☊
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
Your driving is terrible! ☊ terrible ☊
a terrible mistake ☊ terrible ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
I miss him terribly. ☊ terribly ☊
The hospital is doing some tests. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
test sb/sth for sth: The doctor tested him for hepatitis. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
'Macbeth' is a set text this year. ☊ text ☊
There was more whisky in it than soda. ☊ than ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
We managed to get it finished in the end—no thanks to him (= he didn't help). ☊ no thanks to sb/sth ☊
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. ☊ thank you ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
Hello. Is that Jo? ☊ that ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
the Mona Lisa ☊ the ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
Which is their house? ☊ their ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
He drank a glass of whisky, then another and then another. ☊ then ☊
If you miss that train then you'll have to get a taxi. ☊ then ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
There it is—just behind the chair. ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
The effect will be ruined if the paint is too thick. ☊ thick ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ thick ☊
The board is available in four thicknesses. ☊ thickness ☊
He is as thin as a rake (= very thin). ☊ thin ☊
The best thing to do is to apologize. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
He's good at making things with his hands. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I think of this place as my home. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
She is thought of as a possible director. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). ☊ thirsty ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
Is this your bag? ☊ this ☊
There was a court case resulting from this incident. ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
What's this I hear about you getting married? ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
Jo, this is Kate (= when you are introducing them). ☊ this ☊
This is the captain speaking. ☊ this ☊
Listen to this. ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
this week/month/year ☊ this ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? ☊ this ☊
Do it this minute (= now). ☊ this ☊
He was determined to be thorough in his research. ☊ thorough ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms. ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: This dispute threatens to split the party. ☊ threaten ☊
Pollution is threatening marine life. ☊ threaten ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
The doctor pushed his way through the crowd. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
Our team is through to (= has reached) the semi-finals. ☊ through ☊
This train goes straight through to York. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
He threw back his head and roared with laughter. ☊ throw ☊
The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach. ☊ throw ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
She hoped that getting this job would finally be her ticket to success. ☊ ticket ☊
He left his dog tied up to a tree. ☊ tie sth up ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
She twisted her hair into a tight knot. ☊ tight ☊
a tightly packed crowd of tourists ☊ tightly ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
He's determined to pass this time. ☊ time ☊
He spends most of his time working. ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
The journey time is two hours. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
What time is it/What's the time? ☊ time ☊
The time is now half past ten. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
a tin of varnish ☊ tin ☊
the northern tip of the island ☊ tip ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
The present duke inherited the title from his father. ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
He's going to Paris. ☊ to ☊
my first visit to Africa ☊ to ☊
Her hair fell to her waist. ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
How long is it to lunch? ☊ to ☊
He gave it to his sister. ☊ to ☊
She is devoted to her family. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
Today is her tenth birthday. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
He kicked the earth with the toe of his boot. ☊ toe ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
Could you tell me where the ladies' toilet is, please? ☊ toilet ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
a tone of surprise ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
He's far too young to go on his own. ☊ too ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? ☊ too ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
When I've finished painting the bathroom, I'm going to do the kitchen too. ☊ too ☊
I'm not too sure if this is right. ☊ too ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
I've just had a tooth out at the dentist's. ☊ tooth ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The piano is out of tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
turn sth (+ adv./prep.): He turned his back to the wall. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: The man turned the corner and disappeared. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
I'll turn the television on. ☊ turn sth on ☊
Whose turn is it to cook? ☊ turn ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
a twin brother/sister ☊ twin ☊
She twisted a scarf around her head. ☊ twist ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
The road twists and turns along the coast. ☊ twist ☊
narrow twisting streets ☊ twist ☊
a twisting staircase ☊ twist ☊
Twist the knob to the left to open the door. ☊ twist ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth/yourself + adv./prep.: He managed to twist himself round in the restricted space. ☊ twist ☊
Twist the wire to form a circle. ☊ twist ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Her face twisted in anger. ☊ twist ☊
The car followed the twists and turns of the mountain road. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
a bizarre twist to the tale ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. ☊ twisted ☊
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) ☊ twisted ☊
She gave a small twisted smile. ☊ twisted ☊
a gnarled and twisted tree ☊ twisted ☊
I love this type of book. ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for this type of work? ☊ type ☊
What do you charge for work of this type? ☊ type ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. ☊ typical ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
He was typically modest about his achievements. ☊ typically ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
This race will be the ultimate test of your skill. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
I'm going to visit my uncle. ☊ uncle ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
Nobody under 18 is allowed to buy alcohol. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
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 ☊
This jacket's too big, even with a sweater underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
an increase in the number of people registered as unemployed ☊ unemployed ☊
rising/falling unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
an unexpected visitor ☊ unexpected ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair criticism ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. ☊ unfairly ☊
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. ☊ unfairly ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
The hat is part of the school uniform. ☊ uniform ☊
They dismissed the problem as unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
an atmosphere that is unique to New York ☊ unique ☊
The koala is unique to Australia. ☊ unique ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
His aim was to unite Italy. ☊ unite ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
The disease is as yet unknown in Europe (= there have been no cases there). ☊ unknown ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
They are both teachers. Otherwise they are quite unlike. ☊ unlike ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
You're not going out until you've finished this. ☊ until ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
The street is full of traffic from morning till night. ☊ until ☊
He jumped up from his chair. ☊ up ☊
The sun was already up (= had risen) when they set off. ☊ up ☊
Prices are still going up (= rising). ☊ up ☊
The wind is getting up (= blowing more strongly). ☊ up ☊
I have some paperwork to finish up. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
Is anything up? You can tell me. ☊ up ☊
The village is further up the valley. ☊ up ☊
a cruise up the Rhine ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
an urgent whisper ☊ urgent ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
This advice was to prove valuable. ☊ valuable ☊
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. ☊ valuable ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
This ring has great sentimental value for me. ☊ value ☊
to go up/rise/increase in value ☊ value ☊
rising property values ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from. ☊ variety ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
different varieties of English ☊ variety ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
There are various ways of doing this. ☊ various ☊
His business empire was vast. ☊ vast ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
Are you the driver of this vehicle? ☊ vehicle ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
the vertical axis of the graph ☊ vertical ☊
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
A wedding is the perfect subject for video. ☊ video ☊
The sun disappeared from view. ☊ view ☊
He has an optimistic view of life. ☊ view ☊
the Christian view of the world ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
a fishing/mountain/seaside village ☊ village ☊
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. ☊ violence ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
The violence of her feelings surprised him. ☊ violence ☊
I took a violent dislike to him. ☊ violent ☊
This year's results are virtually the same as last year's. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
The house is clearly visible from the beach. ☊ visible ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
The moon was just visible between the clouds. ☊ visible ☊
visible benefits ☊ visible ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
She made a visible effort to control her anger. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ 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 ☊
She went to visit relatives in Wales. ☊ visit ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
You should visit your dentist at least twice a year. ☊ visit ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
We don't live here. We're just visiting. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
It's my first visit to New York. ☊ visit ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
Is this a social visit, or is it business? ☊ visit ☊
a visit to the doctor ☊ visit ☊
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
We've got visitors coming this weekend. ☊ visitor ☊
Do you get many visitors? ☊ visitor ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
Reading is of vital importance in language learning. ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
The word 'failure' is not in his vocabulary (= for him, failure does not exist). ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
to raise/lower your voice (= to speak louder/more quietly) ☊ voice ☊
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? ☊ voice ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
to have/take a vote on an issue ☊ vote ☊
The issue was put to the vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
He was voted most promising new director. ☊ vote ☊
a wage rise of 3% ☊ wage ☊
He put his arm around her waist. ☊ waist ☊
She was paralysed from the waist down (= in the area below her waist). ☊ waist ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
a skirt with an elasticated waist ☊ waist ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
This is just the opportunity I've been waiting for. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. ☊ wait ☊
I'm afraid this can't wait. It's very important. ☊ wait ☊
Wait a minute—this isn't the right key. ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
The baby is just learning to walk. ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
We didn't want this to happen. ☊ want ☊
His smile was warm and friendly. ☊ warm ☊
This sleeping bag is very warm. ☊ warm ☊
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. ☊ warm ☊
The sun felt warm on his skin. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
wash sth from sth: She washed the blood from his face. ☊ wash ☊
His talents are wasted in that job. ☊ waste ☊
waste disposal (= the process of getting rid of waste) ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
You came all this way to see us? ☊ way ☊
We just missed a car coming the other way. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. ☊ way ☊
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
We should take more care of our historic buildings. ☊ we ☊
The economy is very weak. ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
She is still weak after her illness. ☊ weak ☊
His legs felt weak. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children. ☊ weapon ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
to listen to the weather ☊ weather ☊
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
For current prices please visit our website. ☊ website ☊
last/this/next week ☊ week ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. ☊ week ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
It is about 76 kilos in weight. ☊ weight ☊
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. ☊ weight ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
He staggered a little under the weight of his backpack. ☊ weight ☊
welcome sb to sth: It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
His campaign was not going well. ☊ well ☊
The castle is well worth a visit. ☊ well ☊
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
Jack is doing very well at school. ☊ do well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
Which way is west? ☊ west ☊
Rain is spreading from the west. ☊ west ☊
This room faces west. ☊ west ☊
His face was wet with tears. ☊ wet ☊
What is your name? ☊ what ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
What is this tool for? ☊ what for? ☊
What if the train is late? ☊ what if...? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
How can they expect to learn anything when they never listen? ☊ when ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
We then moved to Paris, where we lived for six years. ☊ where ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
Which is better exercise—swimming or tennis? ☊ which ☊
Which way is the wind blowing? ☊ which ☊
It was a crisis for which she was totally unprepared. ☊ which ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless. ☊ while ☊
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? ☊ whisper ☊
whisper about sth: What are you two whispering about? ☊ whisper ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
whisper (to sb) that...: He whispered to me that he was afraid. ☊ whisper ☊
They spoke in whispers. ☊ whisper ☊
Her voice dropped to a whisper. ☊ whisper ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
a shrill whistle ☊ whistle ☊
He gave a low long whistle of surprise. ☊ whistle ☊
the whistle of a boiling kettle ☊ whistle ☊
the whistle of a bullet ☊ whistle ☊
whistle (sth): to whistle a tune ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan. ☊ whistle ☊
The referee whistled for a foul. ☊ whistle ☊
The kettle began to whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
a crisp white shirt ☊ white ☊
His hair was as white as snow. ☊ white ☊
Who is that woman? ☊ who ☊
Whoever says that is a liar. ☊ whoever ☊
Send it to whoever is in charge of sales. ☊ whoever ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
Whose house is that? ☊ whose ☊
I wonder whose this is. ☊ whose ☊
It's the house whose door is painted red. ☊ whose ☊
Isobel, whose brother he was, had heard the joke before. ☊ whose ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
How wide is that stream? ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
The carpet is available in different widths. ☊ width ☊
She's his second wife. ☊ wife ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
His heart was beating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
It is not a wildly funny play. ☊ wildly ☊
How long will you be staying in Paris? ☊ will ☊
I'll check this letter for you, if you want. ☊ will ☊
Will you send this letter for me, please? ☊ will ☊
You'll do it this minute! ☊ will ☊
This jar will hold a kilo. ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
It is God's will. ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
The wind is blowing from the south. ☊ wind ☊
The wind is getting up (= starting to blow strongly). ☊ wind ☊
wind sth (up): He had forgotten to wind his watch. ☊ wind ☊
wind forward/back: Wind forward to the bit where they discover the body. ☊ wind ☊
a window display ☊ window ☊
The address must be clearly visible through the window of the envelope. ☊ window ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year. ☊ winner ☊
Many British birds winter in Africa. ☊ winter ☊
a wise old man ☊ wise ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
It was very wise to leave when you did. ☊ wise ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
I was grateful for her wise counsel. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I hadn't eaten so much. ☊ wish ☊
'Where is he now?' 'I only wish I knew!' ☊ wish ☊
I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor. ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
You may stay until morning, if you wish. ☊ wish ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I wish to speak to the manager. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth to do sth: He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go. ☊ wish ☊
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
He has everything he could possibly wish for. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: I wished her a happy birthday. ☊ wish ☊
Wish me luck! ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
He had no wish to start a fight. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
wish for sth: I can understand her wish for secrecy. ☊ wish ☊
wish that...: It was her dying wish that I should have it. ☊ wish ☊
to carry out sb's wishes ☊ wish ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
She married against her parents' wishes. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
The genie granted him three wishes. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
We all send our best wishes for the future. ☊ wish ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
With best wishes (= for example, at the end of a letter) ☊ wish ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
Sprinkle the dish with salt. ☊ with ☊
to play tennis with sb ☊ with ☊
His fingers were numb with cold. ☊ with ☊
She withdrew her hand from his. ☊ withdraw ☊
He withdrew his support for our campaign. ☊ withdraw ☊
Is it within walking distance? ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. ☊ within ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder why he left his job. ☊ wonder ☊
a wonderful surprise ☊ wonderful ☊
This scarf is 100% wool. ☊ wool ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
to keep your word (= do what you promised) ☊ word ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises). ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. ☊ word ☊
He never breathed a word of this to me. ☊ word ☊
Do you know the words to this song? ☊ word ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
Angry is not the word for it—I was furious. ☊ word ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
work as sth: My son is working as a teacher. ☊ work ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
The accountant described his work to the sales staff. ☊ work ☊
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. ☊ work ☊
Taking care of a baby is hard work. ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
When his wife died, his entire world was turned upside down. ☊ world ☊
stars from the sporting and artistic worlds ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
French is spoken in many parts of the world. ☊ world ☊
Which is the largest city in the world? ☊ world ☊
the English-speaking world ☊ world ☊
There's nothing in the world I'd like more than to visit New York. ☊ in the world ☊
He's always worrying about his weight. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself (about sb/sth): What worries me is how I am going to get another job. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb/yourself + adj. (about sb/sth): He's worried himself sick (= become extremely anxious) about his daughter. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
It must be worrying for you not to know where he is. ☊ worrying ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
How much is this painting worth? ☊ worth ☊
It isn't worth much. ☊ worth ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
worth doing sth: This idea is well worth considering. ☊ worth ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
My car wouldn't start this morning. ☊ would ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents. ☊ wrap ☊
A scarf was wrapped around his neck. ☊ wrap ☊
His arms were wrapped around her waist. ☊ wrap ☊
She's broken her wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
He wore a copper bracelet on his wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
write that...: In his latest book he writes that the theory has since been disproved. ☊ write ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
the writer of this letter ☊ writer ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
feminist/travel, etc. writing ☊ writing ☊
The review is a brilliant piece of writing. ☊ writing ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
Is anything wrong? You look worried. ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? ☊ go wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
the prison yard ☊ yard ☊
I lost my job earlier this year. ☊ year ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊
He died in his sixtieth year. ☊ year ☊
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). ☊ year ☊
'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' ☊ yes ☊
'I'm going to Paris this weekend.' 'Yes...' ☊ yes ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
the most comprehensive study yet of his music ☊ yet ☊
an as yet unpublished report ☊ as yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. ☊ young ☊
The night is still young (= it has only just started). ☊ young ☊
I am the youngest of four sisters. ☊ young ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
Is that book yours? ☊ yours ☊
Is she a friend of yours? ☊ yours ☊
My hair is very fine. Yours is much thicker. ☊ yours ☊
He had been a talented musician in his youth. ☊ youth ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊
ce ☊ je ne déteste pas cet homme ☊
son ☊ un ami ingénieur du son m’aide pour les arrangements ☊
monsieur ☊ comment allez-vous , monsieur? ☊
fin ☊ la fin est importante en toutes choses ☊
ministre ☊ les ministres se sont réunis dans la nuit ☊
ci ☊ et celui-ci? oui, il est vraiment super ☊
histoire ☊ on a raconté d’amusantes histoires ☊
exister ☊ le risque n’existe plus ☊
entreprise ☊ j’ai moi-même l’esprit d’entreprise ☊
risquer ☊ un avocat ne viendra pas risquer sa vie ☊
décision ☊ parfois, vos décisions nous déçoivent ☊
relever ☊ elle relevait la tête pour croiser mon regard ☊
souhaiter ☊ l’équipage vous souhaite un bon voyage ☊
aider ☊ bonjour, je peux vous aider? ☊
terminer ☊ va terminer ton petit déjeuner ☊
écouter ☊ je pouvais l’écouter pendant des heures ☊
aide ☊ j’ai besoin d’un peu d’aide ☊
élever ☊ des murmures s’élevèrent autour de lui ☊
commission ☊ on a mis cette commission enplace pour revoir cette question importante ☊
disparaître ☊ l’avion a subitement disparu des écrans ☊
établir ☊ avant d’attaquer, établissons les règles ☊
finir ☊ je dois finir de nettoyer les droïdes ☊
organisation ☊ plus grande devient l’organisation, plus il y a de règles ☊
manquer ☊ la Chine manque d’argent, et manque de savants ☊
erreur ☊ certaines erreurs ont été commises ☊
mission ☊ si quelqu’un apprend notre mission, on échoue ☊
précis ☊ c’est à cet instant précis que je suis devenu adulte ☊
risque ☊ vous prenez de sacrés risques ☊
travers ☊ le héros se promenait à travers le monde ☊
découvrir ☊ la sœur a découvert la fenêtre cassée ☊
assister ☊ il assista à la dernière répétition ☊
constater ☊ je constate de ce fait ☊
déplacer ☊ nous nous déplaçons librement entre les deux pays ☊
ceci ☊ tout ceci est votre création ☊
discuter ☊ personne ne discute ses ordres ☊
crise ☊ plus la crise est grande, plus elle est grave ☊
publier ☊ j’ai publié un livre ☊
discours ☊ j’ai écouté ce discours avec intérêt ☊
satisfaire ☊ ils ne satisfont pas aux conditions requises ☊
anglais ☊ où as-tu appris l’anglais? ☊
augmenter ☊ les dépenses à la consommation aug- mentent ☊
réunir ☊ je sais comment réunir l’argent ☊
faute ☊ vous comprendrez combien vos fautes sont graves ☊
lever ☊ je t’en prie, lève-toi ☊
monter ☊ j’ai monté et descendu cinq étages ☊
promettre ☊ s’il promet quelque chose, il tient parole ☊
discussion ☊ j’ai eu une discussion avec elle ☊
insister ☊ elle insistait pour m’accompagner, je refusai ☊
historique ☊ c’est également devenu un lieu historique ☊
critique ☊ cette critique est légitime ☊
ministère ☊ des représentants de divers ministères y ont pris part ☊
exposer ☊ en m’exposant, vous me condamnez! ☊
liste ☊ j’aimerais avoir une liste de ces témoins ☊
disposition ☊ elle tenait de notre père une disposition mélancolique ☊
exercer ☊ j’ai également exercé diverses fonctions dans ce secteur ☊
manifester ☊ il avait manifesté son hostilité contre elle ☊
conseiller ☊ je lui conseille de consulter le dictionnaire ☊
maladie ☊ ce n’est pas une maladie psychiatrique ☊
inscrire ☊ j’inscrivis mon nom sur la fiche ☊
prison ☊ les prisons sont la solution à la délinquance juvénile ☊
autrement ☊ les Américains ont décidé d’agir autrement ☊
renvoyer ☊ il devrait renvoyer le signal de libération au réseau ☊
consister ☊ en quoi consiste ton travail? ☊
surprendre ☊ mon garçon, parfois tu me surprends ☊
administration ☊ les administrations précédentes ont perdu toute autorité ☊
visite ☊ je reviendrais bien ici, en visite ☊
émission ☊ une émission de télé passe, les écrits restent ☊
contenter ☊ tu te contenteras d’être le chauffeur ☊
établissement ☊ l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important ☊
voici ☊ voici le résultat de l’essai ☊
comporter ☊ tâche de bien te comporter ☊
distribuer ☊ ces valeurs se distribuent selon une courbe en cloche ☊
existence ☊ je menais une drôle d’existence ☊
sinon ☊ mais n’anticipons pas, sinon nous n’ar- riverons jamais ☊
télévision ☊ elle t’a vu à la télévision ☊
promesse ☊ pensez-vous qu’elle va tenir sa promesse? ☊
quartier ☊ ils vivaient dans les quartiers les plus pauvres ☊
précisément ☊ pouvez-vous nous parler plus précisément des personnes que vous suivez? ☊
analyse ☊ je ne veux pas faire d’analyse ☊
île ☊ c’est une île qui ne peut être trouvée ☊
nourrir ☊ l’inégalité nourrit l’injustice ☊
augmentation ☊ cela constitue une augmentation de 25 p. 100 ☊
revoir ☊ je disparaîtrai. tu ne me reverras jamais ☊
exercice ☊ j’ai fait un exercice avec nos collègues de la presse ☊
britannique ☊ nous nous inspirons de la tradition britannique ☊
édition ☊ c’est la fin de cette première édition d’informations ☊
organisme ☊ c’est un organisme qui est mi-figue mi-raisin ☊
accomplir ☊ il vous faut continuer, accomplir votre destinée ☊
décevoir ☊ désolé de t’avoir déçue ☊
résistance ☊ sa résistance à la sonde mentale est considérable ☊
justement ☊ j’étais justement en train de faire du thé ☊
journaliste ☊ ce journaliste a la double nationalité française et américaine ☊
visiter ☊ nous allons visiter la maison ☊
inquiéter ☊ et ça, ça m’inquiète un petit peu ☊
législatif ☊ en 1978, la gauche échoue aux législatives ☊
entretien ☊ je devais réaliser un entretien pour un mensuel ☊
division ☊ l’Irak disposait de trois divisions près de la frontière ☊
israélien ☊ le camp de la paix israélien se divise en deux ☊
pareil ☊ c’est toujours pareil ☊
distance ☊ la distance entre les villes est énorme ☊
vision ☊ nous avons sur ce sujet une vision commune ☊
diminuer ☊ les investissements en provenance de l’extérieur diminuent ☊
juif ☊ la société se retourne contre les juifs ☊
bruit ☊ j’entends ce bruit horrible ☊
éloigner ☊ il avait besoin de s’éloigner de sa femme ☊
sœur ☊ je suis la grande sœur mariée ☊
hausse ☊ il faut s’attendre à une légère hausse des prix ☊
mécanisme ☊ il existe donc un mécanisme pour prévenir la fuite ☊
spécialiste ☊ il y a des spécialistes pour ça ☊
résister ☊ j’ai résisté à la mort de ma fille ☊
poisson ☊ nous pouvons bien survivre sans manger du poisson ☊
prisonnier ☊ je viens demander la libération d’une prisonnière ☊
étonnant ☊ il est étonnant de voir combien d’argent on peut obtenir ☊
achever ☊ pensez-vous réellement que cette guerre s’achèvera ☊
fiscal ☊ le régime fiscal n’est pas juste ☊
autorisation ☊ j’ai besoin d’une autorisation ☊
espagnol ☊ vous n’êtes pas espagnole, vous ☊
hypothèse ☊ cette hypothèse était tellement invraisem- blable ☊
communiste ☊ les communistes ont toujours une certaine influence ☊
conséquent ☊ il semble, par conséquent, que nous soyons face à une contradiction ☊
commissaire ☊ excusez-moi, je vois que le commissaire vient d’arriver ☊
précision ☊ il faut une certaine précision dans la loi ☊
socialiste ☊ les pays que nous appelons socialistes aujourd’hui ne le sont pas du tout ☊
étonner ☊ évidemment, ça a étonné tout le monde ☊
émettre ☊ ce sont eux qui émettent le plus de CO2 ☊
pêche ☊ tu viens à la pêche cet après-midi? ☊
découverte ☊ cette découverte l’amusa toute la soirée ☊
artiste ☊ l’artiste refait le monde à son compte ☊
exécution ☊ dans sa cellule, avant l’exécution, il en refuse les secours ☊
distinguer ☊ c’est cela qui nous distingue des orientaux ☊
administratif ☊ j’occupe actuellement un poste administratif ☊
surprise ☊ j’étais plutôt content, c’était la bonne surprise ☊
catastrophe ☊ les agriculteurs subissent déjà beaucoup de catastrophes naturelles ☊
secours ☊ une jeune fille appelait au secours ☊
rétablir ☊ parfois, j’ai envie de rétablir quelques vérités ☊
chrétien ☊ la moitié des habitants sont de confession chrétienne ☊
isoler ☊ il se sentait isolé, isolé psychologiquement ☊
statistique ☊ je suis tombé sur une statistique très intéressante ☊
distribution ☊ j’ai participé à un programme de distribution de petits déjeuners ☊
transmission ☊ cette transmission est vraiment excellente ☊
liaison ☊ les liaisons ferroviaires ont été interrompues ☊
québécois ☊ il existe un marché pour le produit québécois en France ☊
inquiétant ☊ la puissance iranienne est inquiétante ☊
partisan ☊ je ne suis pas un ardent partisan ☊
distinction ☊ il y a une distinction sémantique importante à faire ☊
caractéristique ☊ il est toutefois caractéristique qu’aucune décision définitive n’a été prise ☊
nettement ☊ il savait nettement ce qu’il devait et voulait faire ☊
provisoire ☊ son fils était maintenu en détention provisoire ☊
disparition ☊ les condors sont en voie de disparition ☊
vœu ☊ j’ai rendu mes voeux de moine ☊
dresser ☊ trois portes se dressaient maintenant devant lui ☊
afficher ☊ ils ont affiché ma photo dans tous les bâtiments ☊
satisfaction ☊ il rougit de satisfaction modeste ☊
publicité ☊ même la mauvaise publicité peut être bonne ☊
discipline ☊ il n’y a pas de démocratie sans ordre et discipline ☊
promotion ☊ on a un budget pour de la promotion ☊
réformiste ☊ les réformistes adoraient suivre l’évolution de la dette ☊
punir ☊ si je t’ai offensé, punis-moi ☊
plat ☊ un plat avec cinq choix de dessert ☊
hausser ☊ il faudra hausser les cotisations ☊
éditeur ☊ j’ai mis un mot chez l’éditeur ☊
répartir ☊ ils se répartissent en trois grands groupes ☊
sien ☊ la patrie vit les meilleurs des siens mourir en la défendant ☊
suisse ☊ l’économie suisse a glissé dans une légère récession ☊
comparaison ☊ il n’y a pas de comparaison avec l’Afrique ☊
déplacement ☊ je consacre toute mon énergie aux déplacements ☊
débattre ☊ nous ne sommes pas les seuls à débattre de cette question ☊
visiteur ☊ nous avons des visiteurs. de très grands visiteurs! ☊
visible ☊ il a toujours des partenaires, visibles ou invisibles ☊
louer ☊ elle pourrait louer une cabane au bord de la mer ☊
misère ☊ il y a trop de misère et trop de crimes ☊
discrimination ☊ ils ont toujours été victime de discrimination ☊
compromettre ☊ le premier ministre a compromis le processus de paix ☊
malheureux ☊ tu es l’homme le plus malheureux que je connaisse ☊
marchandise ☊ la marchandise s’est vendue de façon incroyable ☊
désastre ☊ le grand désastre était proche ☊
terroriste ☊ le président condamne cet attentat terroriste ☊
préalable ☊ un inconnu avait au préalable averti le journal ☊
disque ☊ nous écoutions des disques en buvant du whisky ☊
circonscription ☊ je viens d’une circonscription qui repose sur l’industrie de la forêt ☊
choquer ☊ personnellement, ces mesures ne me choquent pas ☊
adjoint ☊ choisissez un adjoint. deux, si besoin est ☊
satisfaisant ☊ je ne trouvais pas d’emploi satisfaisant en région ☊
douloureux ☊ les témoignages étaient douloureux à entendre ☊
parisien ☊ ils vivent en France, banlieue parisienne ☊
réviser ☊ j’ai révisé votre plan de vol ☊
rater ☊ vous avez raté tout l’opéra ☊
registre ☊ nous avons réclamé un registre des délinquants sexuels ☊
constamment ☊ notre corps bouge constamment ☊
assistance ☊ il a été chaudement applaudi par l’assistance ☊
existant ☊ cela constitue une atteinte aux traités existants ☊
décevant ☊ je trouvais très décevants les commentaires de nos journaux ☊
législation ☊ une législation européenne serait libérale par définition ☊
thèse ☊ vous avez publié cette thèse? ☊
acceptable ☊ une personne doit avoir un revenu acceptable ☊
réaliste ☊ la reproduction est absolument réaliste ☊
discret ☊ ils voulaient un mariage discret ☊
sage ☊ vous avez pris une sage décision ☊
répartition ☊ je suis pour la répartition des tâches ☊
combiner ☊ vous avez réussi à combiner écologie et rentabilité ☊
touriste ☊ suis-moi et joue les touristes ☊
filet ☊ le navire a même coupé ses filets ☊
compromis ☊ la vie est un compromis ☊
acquisition ☊ nous ne souhaitons ni fusion ni acquisition ☊
tissu ☊ j’ai fait des dessins sur le tissu de vieux rideaux ☊
distinct ☊ Henri et moi nous étions deux êtres distincts ☊
persister ☊ vous persistez à vouloir faire votre devoir? ☊
disputer ☊ nous avons tort de nous disputer ainsi ☊
malheur ☊ je n’aime pas profiter du malheur des autres ☊
déranger ☊ ça vous dérange si je m’assieds? ☊
détenu ☊ le pourcentage de détenus séropositifs est très élevé ☊
couloir ☊ j’emprunte le couloir ☊
révision ☊ il y aura une révision périodique du régime ☊
optimiste ☊ êtes-vous optimiste quant à l’avenir des jeunes? ☊
isolé ☊ dans quelques semaines, on sera isolés par la glace ☊
abus ☊ il y a eu des abus sexuels ☊
pêcheur ☊ les pêcheurs sont les hommes de la liberté ☊
loisir ☊ je dresse des chevaux dans mes loisirs ☊
partage ☊ la frontière régie jusqu’au partage de l’ombre et de la lumière ☊
déception ☊ la déception pourrait n’être que temporaire ☊
terrorisme ☊ les Américains ont déclaré la guerre au terrorisme ☊
désaccord ☊ ces désaccords constituent une tension bénéfique ☊
décisif ☊ nous arrivons à un moment décisif ☊
axe ☊ désormais, nous nous concentrons sur deux axes ☊
bouleverser ☊ nous avons toujours le moyen de boule- verser le cours des évènements ☊
ordonnance ☊ le policier ignore si l’ordonnance est encore en vigueur ☊
coupe ☊ votre coupe jamais ne sera vide ☊
lointain ☊ on voulait aller dans une terre lointaine ☊
économiste ☊ je ne connais pas un seul économiste ☊
défaire ☊ mon lacet est défait, comme d’habitude ☊
surprenant ☊ le contraire aurait été moins surprenant ☊
paradis ☊ tu aimes notre coin de paradis? ☊
tourisme ☊ le tourisme culturel est très important ☊
envoi ☊ il faut empêcher l’envoi de ces signaux ☊
pourcentage ☊ elles calculent les pourcentages sur leurs profits ☊
sagesse ☊ j’ai profité énormément de sa sagesse ☊
baiser ☊ votre amoureux vous a donné un baiser d’adieu ☊
tantôt ☊ des voix tantôt masculines, tantôt féminines ☊
dévoiler ☊ pouvez-vous nous dévoiler l’évolution de l’intrigue? ☊
éteindre ☊ elle a éteint la lumière ☊
ministériel ☊ les ministériels devraient voter selon leur conscience ☊
enregistrement ☊ pour moi, les enregistrements falsifient la psychanalyse ☊
débarquer ☊ de nouveaux groupes étrangers ont débarqué en Italie ☊
agiter ☊ le sujet agite beaucoup la presse ☊
islamique ☊ nous incarnons un mouvement islamique révolutionnaire ☊
annexe ☊ le texte du rapport figure à l’annexe ☊
abuser ☊ j’ai été injuste, j’ai abusé de ma force ☊
routier ☊ nous avons besoin d’un réseau routier continental ☊
embrasser ☊ je n’embrasse pas des inconnus. moi non plus ☊
pourvoir ☊ dans quelques années, l’Iran sera pourvu de l’arme nucléaire ☊
émaner ☊ quelque chose émane de lui, non? ☊
souhait ☊ fais un souhait, mon chéri ☊
turc ☊ les Turcs musulmans se répandirent en Europe ☊
mondialisation ☊ je suis pour une mondialisation avec des règles éthiques ☊
mademoiselle ☊ excusez moi, mademoiselle. vous pouvez m’aider? ☊
subsister ☊ le racisme, lui, subsiste encore ☊
disperser ☊ l’armée va disperser la foule ☊
mépris ☊ je n’ai plus que du mépris pour elle ☊
permission ☊ avec votre permission, je me retire ☊
poignée ☊ il saisit la valise par la poignée ☊
inscription ☊ c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque? ☊
montée ☊ la demande interne reste bridée par la montée du chômage ☊
intervalle ☊ il passe devant moi à des intervalles sans doute réguliers ☊
décourager ☊ il ne faut surtout pas se décourager ☊
épisode ☊ cette musique ne ressemblait à aucun épisode de son existence ☊
administrateur ☊ voyez comme on est de très bons adminis- trateurs ☊
projection ☊ il y avait des projections sur un écran ☊
optimisme ☊ selon moi, son optimisme ne se justifie pas ☊
discrétion ☊ elle était connue pour son absolue discrétion ☊
historien ☊ les historiens en débattront pendant longtemps ☊
silencieux ☊ elle était silencieuse la plupart du temps ☊
atténuer ☊ nous voulons atténuer la pauvreté ☊
malaise ☊ les malaises sont souvent soulagés par le rire ☊
emprisonner ☊ vous avez été harcelé et emprisonné pour vos opinions ☊
invisible ☊ vous traversez maintenant une frontière invisible ☊
acheminer ☊ d’autres produits doivent être acheminés au port ☊
désordre ☊ il y a du désordre dans la cuisine ☊
savant ☊ on pouvait être homme sans être savant ☊
inconvénient ☊ c’était là un inconvénient que je ne pouvais éviter ☊
surpris ☊ vous avez l’air surpris de me voir ☊
troubler ☊ j’ai cru que cela me troublerait ☊
angoisse ☊ je m’étais endormi dans l’angoisse ☊
fouiller ☊ on a fouillé sa maison, ses entrepôts ☊
évêque ☊ je ne suis pas évêque, mon fils ☊
missile ☊ seize missiles air-sol ont visé cette base ☊
instituer ☊ ils ont institué un plan de réduction du déficit ☊
estimation ☊ c’est une estimation prudente ☊
administrer ☊ on leur administre souvent des médicaments ☊
guise ☊ ils ne veulent pas voter à sa guise ☊
méfier ☊ il se méfie des étrangers ☊
artistique ☊ ils ont une vraie vision artistique ☊
islamiste ☊ je pense que la piste islamiste progresse plus que les autres ☊
rétablissement ☊ nous leur souhaitons un prompt rétablissement ☊
déceler ☊ l’erreur administrative a été décelée puis corrigée ☊
capitalisme ☊ tout le capitalisme est fondé sur la notion de rareté ☊
publicitaire ☊ nous n’avons pratiquement pas de budget publicitaire ☊
sinistre ☊ leurs rires résonnaient de façon sinistre ☊
handicapé ☊ il y a aussi les handicapés physiques ☊
perturber ☊ je suis perturbée par une enquête que je mène ☊
prometteur ☊ l’avenir n’est pas prometteur ☊
abolir ☊ l’esclavage n’a jamais vraiment été aboli ☊
malentendu ☊ ce n’est qu’un malentendu ridicule ☊
implanter ☊ il est nécessaire d’implanter un nouveau système ☊
polonais ☊ vous dites avoir des racines polonaises ☊
visiblement ☊ il se tait, se domine visiblement ☊
renvoi ☊ il allait demander ton renvoi de la police ☊
détresse ☊ nous répondons à votre signal de détresse ☊
baptiser ☊ j’ai baptisé presque tous les habitants de la ville ☊
synthèse ☊ il s’agit d’une synthèse fondée sur les connaissances ☊
défier ☊ il aimait à défier le destin par fierté ☊
réformer ☊ il était nécessaire de réformer l’ancien système d’assurance-chômage ☊
assise ☊ l’équité est l’une des assises fondamentales ☊
assiette ☊ je prendrai l’assiette de crudités ☊
expédition ☊ je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition ☊
dépêcher ☊ j’ai bloqué l’ascenseur, dépêchez vous, vite ☊
différend ☊ nous venons de régler le différend qui nous opposait ☊
assistant ☊ j’ai demandé à être assistant stagiaire ☊
touristique ☊ elle évite les lieux touristiques ☊
consultatif ☊ ils seront réduits à un rôle consultatif ☊
brandir ☊ il brandit longuement les poings sous l’ovation ☊
organisateur ☊ il a été l’un des principaux organisateurs ☊
franchise ☊ vous parlez avec une grande franchise ☊
expédier ☊ nous l’expédions dans des pays comme le Japon ☊
tennis ☊ la télévision retransmettait un match de tennis ☊
diagnostic ☊ comment confirme-t-on le diagnostic de l’Alzheimer? ☊
poing ☊ je vais t’envoyer mon poing dans la figure! ☊
linguistique ☊ il est difficile de franchir la barrière linguistique ☊
accompli ☊ mission accomplie, hein? c’est fini ☊
communisme ☊ nous avons hérité du communisme une destruction massive de l’environnement ☊
dynamisme ☊ quel est le secret de votre dynamisme? ☊
concerter ☊ l’occasion de nous concerter avec nos groupes ☊
étaler ☊ j’ai étalé mon manteau sur votre lit ☊
transitoire ☊ il y a installé l’administration transitoire ☊
irlandais ☊ ma femme est d’origine irlandaise ☊
suivi ☊ il n’y a pas assez de suivi psychiatrique et sanitaire en prison ☊
déploiement ☊ il s’agirait du premier déploiement de missiles sol-air ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
racisme ☊ cette fausse image contribue au racisme ☊
pasteur ☊ elle aime mieux le pasteur que le Jésuite ☊
chimie ☊ je ferais mieux d’étudier ma chimie ☊
écoute ☊ il faut se tenir à l’écoute de tout ce qui se passe ☊
émerger ☊ cette façon de penser émerge presque partout ☊
déguiser ☊ je me déguise en quelqu’un d’autre ☊
téléviser ☊ la concurrence des journaux télévisés est indéniable ☊
distributeur ☊ les distributeurs quittaient la salle en courant ☊
pourparler ☊ on va bientôt participer à ces pourparlers ☊
mécontent ☊ je regrette que vous soyez mécontent mais je ne puis rien y faire ☊
omettre ☊ je n’y omettrai rien ☊
désarmement ☊ j’ai besoin des codes de désarmement ☊
séparatiste ☊ cette démarche pourrait désamorcer les visées séparatistes ☊
nationaliste ☊ qu’est-ce qu’on veut comme nationalistes? ☊
aviser ☊ tu aurais dû nous en aviser ☊
sanctionner ☊ la décision a été sanctionnée par le secrétaire général des Nations Unies ☊
défavoriser ☊ il avait à cœur le sort des défavorisés ☊
résistant ☊ les bactéries résistantes disparaissent en quelques jours ☊
pêcher ☊ on pêchera des tonnes de crevettes! ☊
distorsion ☊ la distorsion peut réduire la durée de cet intervalle ☊
chier ☊ elle pissait et chiait partout ☊
appréciation ☊ les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain ☊
méfiance ☊ il refusait les médicaments toujours par méfiance ☊
stabilisation ☊ la stabilisation du fonds est primordiale ☊
mépriser ☊ il méprise l’art et les musées ☊
catastrophique ☊ on a hérité d’une situation catastrophique ☊
magistrat ☊ son père était un magistrat de la cour d’assises ☊
expertise ☊ il y a également beaucoup d’expertise ☊
vitrine ☊ la marchandise est en vitrine ☊
anéantir ☊ vous êtes venus ici pour m’anéantir ☊
punition ☊ la mort ne doit pas être une punition ☊
cohérence ☊ il faut assurer une cohérence entre les objectifs et les actions ☊
poussée ☊ une petite poussée dans n’importe quelle direction suffira ☊
gestionnaire ☊ je serai le gestionnaire assigné au dossier ☊
bannir ☊ la religion est bannie de chez nous ☊
parenthèse ☊ je dirais en parenthèses que l’histoire présente est opaque ☊
levée ☊ la Commission européenne a voté la levée de cet embargo ☊
déformer ☊ ils ont déformé les faits ☊
curé ☊ je me confesserai au curé ☊
dissoudre ☊ je fis dissoudre dans le lait une poudre somnifère ☊
visa ☊ il s’est avéré que le visa était faux ☊
renier ☊ tu renies ton passé, notre amour, TA fille ☊
juridiction ☊ la haute juridiction a mis sa décision en délibéré ☊
brouillard ☊ peu à peu le brouillard se fait moins épais ☊
improviser ☊ je suis doué pour improviser ☊
dissiper ☊ le soleil avait dissipé les nuages ☊
ceinture ☊ veuillez attacher votre ceinture ☊
auditeur ☊ mais le choix appartient aux auditeurs ☊
concrétiser ☊ j’espère vraiment concrétiser ce rêve un jour! ☊
soumission ☊ le foulard symbolise la soumission à Dieu ☊
romancier ☊ un romancier raconte toujours une histoire, son histoire ☊
déplaire ☊ tout ce qui est superflu déplaît à Dieu et à la nature ☊
inédit ☊ dix-sept films inédits seront en compétition ☊
pénaliser ☊ on est en train de pénaliser nos travailleurs ☊
troublant ☊ c’est là quelque chose de très troublant ☊
encadrement ☊ le personnel d’encadrement des ateliers est réduit ☊
éminent ☊ je souscris volontiers au verdict d’un éminent psychanalyste ☊
suédois ☊ nous avons même un correspondant suédois ☊
perturbation ☊ la circulation n’a pas connu d’importantes perturbations ☊
kurde ☊ la langue kurde est interdite à l’école ☊
éloge ☊ je ferai votre éloge ☊
désastreux ☊ ce sera un mariage désastreux ☊
escompter ☊ cela n’a pas eu les résultats escomptés ☊
scepticisme ☊ je vous concède que le scepticisme n’est pas très sexy ☊
croisière ☊ on a décidé de faire cette croisière en Mer Rouge ☊
poil ☊ il est allergique au poil de chat ☊
islam ☊ l’Islam est aujourd’hui la deuxième religion de France ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
décerner ☊ en science, on ne décerne pas de distinction pour les redécouvertes ☊
fourniture ☊ l’accord prévoit la fourniture de 3 millions de tonnes de pétrole ☊
élégant ☊ les pauvres sont désormais plus élégants que les riches ☊
licenciement ☊ on va vous notifier votre licenciement, par courrier ☊
périr ☊ je périrais sans toi ☊
visuel ☊ mais garde le contact visuel ☊
raciste ☊ je ne tolère aucun comportement raciste à bord ☊
inexistant ☊ la coopération entre pays voisins était quasiment inexistante ☊
danois ☊ le compromis danois aura un statut équivalent ☊
mécontentement ☊ les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés ☊
repli ☊ c’est plutôt la saison d’un repli frileux ☊
maltraiter ☊ vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter ☊
humide ☊ il faisait froid et humide dans la cabine ☊
justesse ☊ la question de la justesse se pose ☊
hépatite ☊ l’hépatite C est très différente du VIH ☊
oubli ☊ mais certaines choses méritent l’oubli ☊
distant ☊ il me fit un salut distant ☊
émetteur ☊ on va s’acheter un émetteur et on va se promener dans une van ☊
relevé ☊ navré, mais vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
législature ☊ cette nouvelle législature a une occasion unique dans l’histoire ☊
audiovisuel ☊ depuis cette date, le paysage audiovisuel français a changé ☊
occasionner ☊ le conflit occasionne des pertes énormes ☊
pessimiste ☊ je ne suis pas aussi pessimiste que lui ☊
hisser ☊ nous voulons maintenant hisser la barre encore plus haut ☊
socialisme ☊ c’est le grand défi du socialisme du XXIe siècle ☊
provisoirement ☊ je décidai provisoirement de m’en contenter ☊