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EVP its
EVP its
EVP itself


OXF3000ZH: 它的 its
OXF3000ZH: 它自己 自身 itself
5000FR: se oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves
5000FR: son his, her, its; sound; bran
5000FR: elle-même herself, itself
5000FR: mœurs morals, customs, habits, manners, ways
OXF3000: của nó its
GBENDE: its sein
CORE: its + + + + + + +
NGLS: its + of something; belonging or related to something

ENDE: its sein





She sells food and fruits. Cô ấy bán thức ăn và trái cây. Verbs 1
The little boy sits and reads a book. Cậu bé ngồi đọc sách. Verbs 1
The man stands and the woman sits. Người đàn ông đứng và người phụ nữ ngồi. Verbs 1
The beautiful woman still waits for her man. Người phụ nữ đẹp vẫn chờ người đàn ông của mình. Verbs 3
The nurse waits until he stops singing. Người y tá đợi đến khi anh ấy dừng hát. Verbs 3
What benefits will I have? Tôi sẽ có những lợi ích gì? Abstract Objects 2
CF ( units, songs) bài Classifiers 2
A fortune teller sits by a tree. Một thầy bói ngồi cạnh một cái cây. Paranormality
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







like: its
to let (something) run its course buông xuôi
an object and its shadow, an inseparable pair bình với bóng
when misfortune reaches its limit, when prosperity comes bĩ cực thái lai
to enter its second week bước sang tuần lễ thứ nhì
each disease has its own cure bệnh nào thuốc nấy
to be in its infancy còn non trẻ
to have its headquarters in có trụ sở ở
everything has its breaking point, the last già néo đứt dây
bury (wine, fish sauce) (to improve its quality) hạ thổ
the cat praises its own tail (to blow one’s own horn) mèo khen mèo dài đuôi
a kind of grass, its leaves may be used to wrap cakes mảnh cộng
the home is shattered and its members gone tan cửa nát nhà
under its management thuộc quyền quản lý
a python that twist itself round its prey trăn núc mồi
the wind changes its direction trở gió
Taiwan declared its full support Đài Loan tuyên bố hoàn toàn ủng hộ
worth its money value, worth the money paid for it đáng tiền
draw to a close, near its end đáo đầu
each country has its own customs and đất lề quê thói
(of birds) beat its wings đập cánh
noon, midday (when the sun is at its zenith) đứng bóng
don’t let the baby suck its fingers đừng cho em bé mút tay
to carry a baby on its back ẵm ngửa



1132 Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả.
2019 EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn.
2214 Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào.
2354 The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc.
2370 It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng.
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó.
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.

The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. on account of sb/sth
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. admire
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. admit
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. admit
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. adopt
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) advantage
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. advantage
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. analysis
profits approaching 30 million dollars approach
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. aside
The garden's at its most beautiful in June. at
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. awkward
bad news/weather/dreams/habits bad
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. balance
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. balance
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. base
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. basically
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) battle
The gull held the fish in its beak. beak
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. beat
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. belief
the benefits of modern medicine benefit
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. benefit
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. best
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. best
a packet of chocolate biscuits biscuit
a selection of cheese biscuits biscuit
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). biscuit
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. bit
some useful bits of information bit
bits of grass/paper bit
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. breed
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. broad
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. burst
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. bury
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. case
The dog caught the stick in its mouth. catch
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. cause
character traits/defects character
chase sb/sth: My dog likes chasing rabbits. chase
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc.
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. cheat sb (out) of sth
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) chip
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. commitment
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. communicate
Company profits were 5% lower than last year. company
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. concern
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. conclude
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... conclusion
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. confront
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. content
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. continue
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. cost
The show barely covered its costs. cover
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). crisis
The fever has passed its crisis. crisis
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. cry
The army was cut off from its base. cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth)
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. declare
The company reported a small decline in its profits. decline
The jury finally delivered its verdict. deliver
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth)
All deposits are non-refundable. deposit
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. desert
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake destruction
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). destruction
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. die out
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. discipline
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. distinguish
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits drop
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. duty
The elephant flapped its ears. ear
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ease
Stand the coin on its edge. edge
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. edition
The female sits on the eggs until they hatch. egg
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. enemy
evil spirits evil
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. excitement
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. exhibit
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. exhibit
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. explain
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. extend
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. extension
Their profits have fallen by 30 per cent. fall
a steep fall in profits fall
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. fault
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. fault
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. favourite
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). feed
Its skin feels really smooth. feel
The project is in its final stages. final
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. fit
That jacket fits well. fit
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. flight
The bird folded its wings. fold
The town is famous for its cathedral. for
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. force
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. form
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. former
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. foundation
Some fruits freeze better than others. freeze
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples fruit
The cat carefully licked its fur. fur
The animal is hunted for its fur. fur
The country gained its independence ten years ago. gain
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. get into sth
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans go ahead (with sth)
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). great
The company profits grew by 5% last year. grow
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. guard
You need to change your eating habits. habit
good/bad habits habit
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. hang
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. height
The crisis was at its height in May. height
The school traces its history back to 1865. history
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. hit
She played all her old hits. hit
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. hit
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. hit
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. hold
I held the mouse by its tail. hold
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. hold sth back
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). impact
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. import
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. impose
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. indicate
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. indicate
The bullet missed its intended target. intended
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers investigation
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. issue
Turn the box on its side. its
Have you any idea of its value? its
The dog had hurt its paw. its
The baby threw its food on the floor. its
The cat was washing itself. itself
Does the computer turn itself off? itself
The company has got itself into difficulties. itself
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. itself
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. itself
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. judge
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits jump
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. in kind
The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests. lay
The horse laid back its ears. lay
Profits were at the same level as the year before. level
The job does have its lighter moments. light
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. limit
She knew the limits of her power. limit
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. limit
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. limit
to keep government spending within acceptable limits limit
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. little
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. load
The horse had broken loose (= escaped) from its tether. loose
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. loose
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. lose
a clock with all its machinery hanging out machinery
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. mail
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. manufacturing
a horse with a white mark on its head mark
The company produces its own training material. material
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. meanwhile
mineral deposits/extraction mineral
He visits Paris once or twice a month. month
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel name
a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) natural
wildlife in its natural habitat natural
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). natural
The future by its very nature is uncertain. nature
Just let nature take its course. nature
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. near
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. nevertheless
old habits old
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. open
When did the country open its borders? open
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. opinion
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. order
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. origin
The room still has many of its original features. original
The fire had burnt itself out. out
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience outer
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. owner
a packet of biscuits/cigarettes/crisps packet
paint sth/sb: to paint portraits paint
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) paper
The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path. path
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. peak
It fits perfectly. perfectly
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. performance
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. permit
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. permit
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. persuade
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself. philosophy
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. pick
to pick up bad habits pick sth up
Put it back in its place when you've finished with it. place
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. point
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. police
On the positive side, profits have increased. positive
the potential benefits of European integration potential
You can't use it in its present condition. present
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. present
The disease is still in its primary stage. primary
Visits are by prior arrangement. prior
The villa has its own private beach. private
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits profit
The sale generated record profits. profit
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. promise
Nothing is in its proper place. proper
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. proportion
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. protect
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. protection
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. prove
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. publication
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. purchase
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. pure
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. push ahead/forward (with sth)
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. quick
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. rate
record profits record
The team recovered its lead in the second half. recover
regard to sb/sth: He was driving without regard to speed limits. regard
regular meetings/visits regular
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. relation
the relative merits of the two plans relative
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. remarkable
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. remarkably
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. repair
History has a strange way of repeating itself. repeat
The company is expected to report record profits this year. report
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. report
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) reproduce
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). reputation
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. resolve
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). restore
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. restore
The house retains much of its original charm. retain
I saw the play on its return to Broadway. return
the government's review of its education policy review
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. revise
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) rice
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. rise
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) risk
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. roll
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. root
Pass the biscuits round. round
rub sth/yourself against sth: The cat rubbed itself against my legs. rub
Shoppers made a rush for the exits. rush
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). sail
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
The dog scratched itself behind the ear. scratch
scream out (in/with sth): People ran for the exits, screaming out in terror. scream
scream yourself + adj.: The baby was screaming itself hoarse. scream
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. select
education in its broadest sense sense
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. set
This old T-shirt has completely lost its shape. shape
Profits are shared out yearly. share
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. sharply
The company ships its goods all over the world. ship
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ship
Now lay the jar on its side. side
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. significantly
She always sits in that chair. sit
The snake sheds its skin once a year. skin
He slipped the letter back into its envelope. slip
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. smash
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. snake
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. socially
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). soul
spend itself: The storm had finally spent itself. spend
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. spirit
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. spirit
to be in high/low spirits spirit
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). spirit
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. spirit
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. split
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. split
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. spot
The bird spread its wings. spread
The horse was led back to its stable. stable
This technology is still in its early stages. stage
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. standard
a horse with a white star on its forehead star
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) state
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. sting
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. strength
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. strip
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. style
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. substantially
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. suck
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). suggest
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. suit
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. suit
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. suit
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. suit
I don't think this coat really suits me. suit
This model is technically superior to its competitors. superior
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. tail
The machine takes its name from its inventor. take
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. target
profits before/after tax tax
tidy habits tidy
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. timetable
He tipped the wheelbarrow on its side. tip
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million to
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. toilet
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. tooth
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. turn
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). twist
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. type
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. under
a fitted kitchen with white units unit
floor/wall units unit
bedroom/kitchen/storage units unit
army/military/police units unit
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. unit
value sb/sth (for sth): The area is valued for its vineyards. value
visible benefits visible
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) visit
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. visit
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. wage
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. warmth
The letter should be on its way to you. on your/the/its way
The river winds its way between two meadows. wind
The swan flapped its wings noisily. wing
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) wrapping
The painting was still in its wrappings. wrapping

se avec ce traité, le Japon se rapproche des Etats-Unis
son un ami ingénieur du son m’aide pour les arrangements
elle-même la révolte n’est pas en elle-même un élément de civilisation
mœurs il avait des mœurs un peu bizarres