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EVP its
EVP itself
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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: 是 its sein
CORE: its + + + + + + +
NGLS: its + of something; belonging or related to something ☊
ENDE: its sein
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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 ☊