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Cô ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1 He is me. ☊ Anh ấy là tôi. ☊ Basics 1 That is me. ☊ Kia là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners This is me. ☊ Đây là tôi. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners You are women. ☊ bạn là những phụ nữ. ☊ Plurals The men eat papaya. ☊ Những người đàn ông ăn đu đủ. ☊ Plurals She hates me. ☊ Cô ấy ghét tôi. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 menu ☊ thực đơn ☊ Basics 2 They are the men / men. ☊ Họ là những người đàn ông. ☊ Basics 2 The menu and the book. ☊ Thực đơn và sách ☊ Basics 2 She is American / an American. ☊ Cô ấy là người Mỹ. ☊ Basics 2 She likes me. ☊ Cô ấy thích tôi. ☊ Basics 2 Welcome ☊ Chào mừng! ☊ Common Phrases My name is ☊ Tên tôi là ☊ Common Phrases I study Vietnamese. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases Please speak Vietnamese. ☊ Làm ơn nói tiếng Việt! ☊ Common Phrases The menu ☊ Cuốn thực đơn ☊ Classifiers 1 the menu ☊ Thực đơn ☊ Classifiers 1 The monkey bites me. ☊ Con khỉ cắn tôi. ☊ Do you study Vietnamese the first time? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt lần đầu tiên hả? ☊ meat ☊ thịt ☊ Food When do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Questions 1 Why do you study Vietnamese? ☊ Vì sao bạn học tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 1 I write the menu. ☊ Tôi viết tờ thực đơn. ☊ Verbs 1 menu ☊ thực đơn ☊ The child knows Vietnamese. ☊ Đứa trẻ biết tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 1 They practice Vietnamese. ☊ Họ luyện tập tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 1 I open the menu. ☊ Tôi mở quyển thực đơn. ☊ Verbs 1 He helps me to find the pig. ☊ Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi tìm con heo. ☊ Verbs 1 I think, she loves me. ☊ ☊ Verbs 1 When do you start to study Vietnamese? ☊ Bạn bắt đầu học tiếng Việt khi nào? ☊ Verbs 1 How (1) do you know Vietnamese? ☊ Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 2 How (2) do you know Vietnamese? ☊ Làm sao bạn biết tiếng Việt? ☊ Questions 2 Do you use the Vietnamese dictionary? ☊ ☊ Questions 2 Vietnamese is very hard. ☊ Tiếng Việt rất khó. ☊ Adjectives 1 They have a simple meal. ☊ Họ có một bữa ăn đơn giản. ☊ Adjectives 1 the small women / little woman ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions They are both women / They are all women. ☊ Họ đều là phụ nữ. ☊ Conjunctions The man speaks both Vietnamese and English. ☊ Người đàn ông nói cả tiếng Việt và tiếng Anh. ☊ Conjunctions Both the cat and the dog like meat. ☊ Cả con mèo và con chó thích thịt. ☊ 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 I do not like meat, so I do not eat it. ☊ Tôi không thích thịt, nên tôi không ăn nó. ☊ Conjunctions I see her before she sees me. ☊ Tôi thấy cô ấy trước khi cô ấy thấy tôi. ☊ Conjunctions They support me, so they help me. ☊ Họ ủng hộ tôi, nên họ giúp đỡ tôi. ☊ Conjunctions three men ☊ Ba người đàn ông ☊ Numbers Two men wear seventy-six scarves. ☊ Hai người đàn ông mang bảy mươi sáucái khăn quàng. ☊ 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 Is this your first time studying Vietnamese? ☊ ☊ Ordinal numbers My cat wants to become human. ☊ Con mèo của tôi muốn trở thành người. ☊ Verbs 2 become ☊ trở thành ☊ Verbs 2 She does not allow me to love her. ☊ Cô ấy không cho phép tôi yêu cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 2 I do not allow me to fail. I do not let myself fail. ☊ ☊ Verbs 2 The man sends me a book. ☊ Người đàn ông gửi tôi một quyển sách. ☊ Verbs 2 You do not understand Vietnamese. ☊ Bạn không hiểu tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 2 My dog protects me. ☊ Con chó của tôi bảo vệ tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 Look at me! ☊ Nhìn tôi này! ☊ Verbs 2 My cat looks at me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi nhìn tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 The woman challenges me. ☊ Người phụ nữ thử thách tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 He has a discussion with me. ☊ Anh ấy thảo luận với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 Please give me that book. ☊ Làm ơn đưa tôi quyển sách đó. ☊ Verbs 2 They learn about Vietnamese. ☊ Họ tìm hiểu tiếng Việt. ☊ Verbs 2 time ☊ Thời gian ☊ Dates and Time She has no time to sleep. ☊ Cô ấy không có thời gian ngủ. ☊ Dates and Time mealtime ☊ Giờ ăn ☊ Dates and Time summer ☊ mùa hè ☊ Dates and Time His generation does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. ☊ Dates and Time They do not know my last name。 surname. ☊ Họ không biết họ của tôi. ☊ Family The woman writes her first name and last name. ☊ Người phụ nữ viết tên và họ của cô ấy. ☊ Family He has more books than me. ☊ Anh ấy có nhiều sách hơn tôi. ☊ Comparison You do not need to compare Vietnamese with English. ☊ Bạn không cần so sánh tiếng Việt với tiếng Anh. ☊ Comparison Summer is from April to June. ☊ Mùa hè là từ tháng tư đến tháng sáu. ☊ Prepositions 1 There are five monkeys behind me. ☊ Có năm con khỉ ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 He helps me before I help him. ☊ Anh ấy giúp đỡ tôi trước khi tôigiúp đỡ anh ấy. ☊ Prepositions 1 I do not know who is behind me. ☊ Tôi không biết ai ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 America ☊ Châu Mỹ ☊ Geography Please, do not bite me. ☊ Làm ơn, đừng cắn tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Go with me! ☊ Hãy đi với tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Drink me, do not eat me. ☊ Uống tôi, đừng ăn tôi! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Wait for me! ☊ Đợi tôi với! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Please, wait for me! ☊ Làm ơn, đợi tôi với! ☊ Common Phrases 2 You are welcome ☊ Không có gì! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Really? Wait for me! ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 2 You are welcome, goodbye! ☊ Không có gì, tạm biệt! ☊ Common Phrases 2 Hurry up! Give me the window. ☊ ☊ Common Phrases 2 Yes, you are welcome. ☊ Vâng, không có gì. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Where do you come from? ☊ Bạn đến từ đâu? ☊ Countries 1 I come from Vietnam. ☊ Tôi đến từ Việt Nam. ☊ Countries 1 America ☊ Nước Mỹ ☊ Countries 1 They write a book about the complexity of Vietnamese. ☊ Họ viết một quyển sách về sự phức tạp của tiếng Việt. ☊ Nominalization The friendliness of this country makes me happy. ☊ Sự thân thiện của quốc gia này làm tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Nominalization Your friendliness changes me. ☊ su than thien cua ban thay doi toi ☊ Nominalization The agreement ☊ sự đồng ý ☊ Nominalization When is the beginning of time? ☊ Sự khởi đầu của thời gian là khi nào? ☊ Nominalization Sorry, can you help me? I am lost. ☊ ☊ The businessmen are working. ☊ Các doanh nhân đang làm việc. ☊ Jobs 1 How many businessmen do you know? ☊ Bạn biết bao nhiêu doanh nhân? ☊ Jobs 1 The fishermen want the singers to sing. ☊ Những ngư dân muốn các ca sĩ hát. ☊ Jobs 1 Twenty-one businessmen eat a cake. ☊ Hai mươi mốt doanh nhân ăn một cá ibánh. ☊ Jobs 1 farmer ☊ nông dân ☊ Jobs 1 Who is the comedian? ☊ Ai là diễn viên hài? ☊ Jobs 1 We are not farmers. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải là nông dân. ☊ Jobs 1 He wants to become a famous comedian. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 I do not know how to become a nurse. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 Who wants to be a mathematician? (= become) ☊ Ai muốn trở thành một nhà toán học? ☊ Jobs 1 The monk is listening to me. ☊ Nhà sư đang lắng nghe tôi. ☊ Jobs 1 He swims from Asia to America.(1 + 2) ☊ Anh ấy bơi từ châu Á tới châu Mỹ. ☊ Future My cat is very mean. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. ☊ Attributes We are not mean. ☊ Chúng tôi không xấu tính. ☊ Attributes mean ☊ xấu tính ☊ Attributes My parents punish me because I do not work. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. ☊ 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 The cat does not want to cooperate with me. ☊ Con mèo không muốn hợp tác với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do you support me? ( 2, interjection) ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do you support me? ☊ Bạn hỗ trợ tôi ư? ☊ Verbs 2.5 They want to find (out) the truth about me. ☊ Họ muốn tìm ra sự thật về tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 He does not deserve me. ☊ Anh ấy không xứng đáng với tôi! ☊ Verbs 2.5 She deserves to become a doctor. ☊ Cô ấy xứng đáng trở thành một bác sĩ. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do you dare to cooperate with me? ☊ Bạn có dám hợp tác với tôi không? ☊ Verbs 2.5 Sometimes I think I am a cat. ☊ Đôi khi tôi nghĩ tôi là một con mèo. ☊ Frequency sometimes ☊ đôi khi ☊ Frequency his hammer ☊ Cái búa của anh ấy ☊ Objects 2 hammer ☊ búa ☊ Objects 2 camera ☊ máy ảnh ☊ Objects 2 The farmer uses many sickles. ☊ Người nông dân dùng nhiều cái liềm. ☊ Objects 2 Once I love someone, I will make him happy. ☊ Một khi tôi yêu một ai đó, tôi sẽ làm anh ấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Conjunctions 2 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 I love her, although she does not love me. ☊ Tôi yêu cô ấy mặc dù cô ấy không yêu tôi. ☊ Conjunctions 2 Me too. ☊ Tôi cũng vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2 I am here, do you see me? ☊ Tôi ở đây, bạn có thấy tôi không? ☊ Adverbs You will see it immediately. ☊ Bạn sẽ thấy nó ngay lập tức. ☊ Adverbs immediately ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ Adverbs She does not even recognize me. ☊ Cô ấy thậm chí không nhận ra tôi. ☊ Adverbs When should he come? ☊ Anh ấy nên đến vào khi nào? ☊ Modal Verbs They should not love at me. ☊ Họ không nên cười tôi. ☊ Modal Verbs He shows me how to go to the bathroom. ☊ Anh ấy chỉ cho tôi làm thế nào để đi đến phòng tắm. ☊ Places He is having a meal in the living room. ☊ Anh ấy đang dùng bữa ở phòng khách. ☊ Places I go to the office immediately. ☊ Tôi đi đến văn phòng ngay lập tức. ☊ Places This district does not have a name. ☊ Quận này không có tên. ☊ Places Welcome to our beautiful village! ☊ Chào mừng đến ngôi làng đẹp của chúng tôi! ☊ Places You must return to the headquarters immediately. ☊ Bạn phải trở lại trụ sở chính ngay lập tức! ☊ Places I want to know what time they will run. ☊ Tôi muốn biết họ sẽ chạy lúc mấy giờ. ☊ Places What time is it? ☊ Bây giờ là mấy giờ? ☊ Places what time ☊ mấy giờ ☊ Places What time do you usually eat lunch? ☊ Bạn thường xuyên ăn bữa trưa lúc mấy giờ? ☊ Places Who is asking for the time? ☊ Ai đang hỏi giờ? ☊ Places She does not know how to ask for the time in Vietnamese. ☊ Cô ấy không biết làm thế nào để hỏi giờ bằng tiếng Việt. ☊ Places ask for the time ☊ hỏi giờ ☊ Places She comes from Egypt. ☊ Cô ấy đến từ Ai Cập. ☊ Countries 2 We only have three domestic airports. ☊ Chúng tôi chỉ có ba sân bay nội địa. ☊ Travel domestic ☊ nội địa ☊ Travel Are you calling me? ☊ Bạn đang gọi tôi ư? ☊ Verbs 3 The farmers want to export apples to France. ☊ Những nông dân muốn xuất khẩu táo đến Pháp. ☊ Verbs 3 Her father assumes that she loves him. ☊ Bố cô ấy cho rằng cô ấy yêu anh ấy. ☊ Verbs 3 The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ Verbs 3 assume ☊ cho rằng ☊ Verbs 3 I do not like them following me all day. ☊ Tôi không thích họ đi theo tôi cả ngày. ☊ Verbs 3 I will meet her tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cô ấy vào ngày mai. ☊ Verbs 3 The men want to meet us ☊ Những người đàn ông muốn gặp chúng tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 He wants you to meet my lawyer. ☊ Anh ấy muốn bạn gặp luật sư của tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 meet ☊ gặp ☊ Verbs 3 Sometimes, he feels lazy. ☊ Đôi khi, anh ấy cảm thấy lười biếng. ☊ 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 Why do you dare to hate my camera? ☊ Sao bạn dám ghét cái máy ảnh của tôi? ☊ Verbs 3 Let me introduce you to my apple. ☊ Để tôi giới thiệu bạn với quả táo của tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 Come here immediately! ☊ Đến đây ngay lập tức! ☊ Verbs 3 Obey me! ☊ Vâng lời tôi! ☊ Verbs 3 We wait for the women patiently because they are very slow. ☊ Chúng tôi kiên nhẫn đợi những người phụ nữ vì họ rất chậm. ☊ Verbs 3 The child befriends me. ☊ Đứa trẻ làm bạn với tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 The cat betrays me. ☊ Con mèo phản bội tôi. ☊ Verbs 3 This book is read by me. ☊ Quyển sách này được đọc bởi tôi. ☊ Passive It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive There is nothing between her and me. ☊ Không có gì giữa cô ấy và tôi. ☊ Prepositions 2 They support the women, except her. ☊ Họ ủng hộ những người phụ nữ, ngoại trừ cô ấy. ☊ Prepositions 2 Except him, we all like the summer. ☊ Ngoại trừ anh ấy, chúng tôi đều thích mùa hè. ☊ Prepositions 2 Do you want to research about Vietnamese culture? ☊ Bạn có muốn nghiên cứu về văn hoá Việt Nam không? ☊ Education She sends me an inportant document. ☊ Cô ấy gửi cho tôi một văn bản quan trọng. ☊ Education Me elder brother is not a lazy researcher. ☊ Anh trai của tôi không phải là mộtnghiên cứu sinh lười biếng. ☊ Education He smiles and tells me that he loves me. ☊ Anh ấy cười và nói với tôi rằng anh ấy yêu tôi. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Maybe he will come. ☊ Có lẽ anh ấy sẽ đến. ☊ Common Phrases 3 Can I invite you to dance with me? ☊ Tôi có thể mời bạn múa với tôi không? ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to me, you are more famous. ☊ So với tôi, bạn nổi tiếng hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 If you are me, you will understand. ☊ Bạn mà là tôi, bạn sẽ hiểu. ☊ Common Phrases 3 I was really happy until I meet you. ☊ Tôi đã thật sự hạnh phúc cho đến khi tôi gặp bạn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 She wants to study Vietnamese by herself. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tự mình học tiếng Việt. ☊ Common Phrases 3 the other hammers ☊ Những chiếc búa khác ☊ Determiners There is something under the window. ☊ Có cái gì đó ở dưới cửa sổ. ☊ Determiners something ☊ gì (đó) ☊ Determiners hey should ask someone. ☊ Họ nên hỏi một ai đó. ☊ Determiners Someone took my bicycle. ☊ Một ai đó đã lấy chiếc xe đạp của tôi. ☊ Determiners someone ☊ ai đó. ☊ Determiners He does not want to meet anybody. ☊ Anh ấy không muốn gặp bất kỳ ai. ☊ Determiners My dad always supports me. That makes us happy. ☊ Bố của tôi luôn ủng hộ tôi. Việc đó làm chúng tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses She smiles at me and that makes me happy. ☊ Cô ấy cười với tôi và điều đó làm tôi hạnh phúc. ☊ Relative Clauses M y cat is sleeping. That makes me smile. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang ngủ. Điều đó làm tôi cười. ☊ Relative Clauses The friendship between me and him is very special. ☊ Tình bạn giữa tôi và anh ấy rất đặc biệt. ☊ People Customers are always right! ☊ Khách hàng luôn luôn đúng! ☊ People The Vietnamese customers like politeness and patience. ☊ Các khách hàng người Việt Nam thích sự lịch sự và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ People We support our customers. ☊ Chúng tôi hỗ trợ những khách hàng của mình. ☊ People How many customers are buying vegetables in the supermarket? ☊ Có bao nhiêu khách hàng đang mua rau trong siêu thị? ☊ People Sometimes I want to marry my customers. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi muốn cưới khách hàng của mình. ☊ People customer ☊ Khách hàng ☊ People My uncle usually meets the co-workers in the library. ☊ Chú của tôi thường xuyên gặp các đồng nghiệp ở thư viện. ☊ People Anybody can become a hero. ☊ Bất kỳ ai đều có thể trở thành một anh hùng. ☊ People From a zero he bomes a hero. ☊ Từ số không anh ấy trở thành anh hùng. ☊ People When will the villains come to our country? ☊ Khi nào những kẻ ác sẽ đến nước của chúng tôi? ☊ People I will come to their wedding. ☊ Tôi sẽ đến đám cưới của họ. ☊ People They are members of a family. ☊ Họ là những thành viên của một gia đình. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 member ☊ thành viên ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Can you explain this case to me? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích trường hợp này cho tôi không? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 agreement ☊ thoả thuận ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That opportunity only comes once. ☊ Cơ hội đó chỉ đến một lần. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 My grandmother wrote her testament. ☊ Bà tôi đã viết di chúc của mình. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 testament ☊ di chúc ☊ Abstract Objects 1 If it is a game ☊ Nếu nó là một trò chơi ☊ Abstract Objects 1 game ☊ trò chơi ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Who can explain these phenomenons? ☊ Ai có thể giải thích những hiện tượng này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 phenomenon ☊ hiện tượng ☊ Abstract Objects 1 I need to overcome my disadvantages. ☊ Tôi cần khắc phục những bất lợi của mình. ☊ Verbs 4 overcome ☊ khắc phục ☊ Verbs 4 My older brother always gets up after me. ☊ Anh trai của tôi luôn dậy sau tôi. ☊ Verbs 4 She has no time to prepare. ☊ Cô ấy không có thời gian để chuẩn bị. ☊ Verbs 4 He will become rich if he works diligently. ☊ Anh ấy sẽ trở nên giàu có nếu anh ấylàm việc một cách siêng năng. ☊ Verbs 4 become ☊ trở nên ☊ Verbs 4 Welcome to the world of dolphins ☊ Chào mừng đến thế giới cá heo! ☊ Animals 2 Sheep give us meat and milk. ☊ Cừu cho chúng tôi thịt và sữa. ☊ Animals 2 Two camels are walking in the city. ☊ Hai con lạc đà đang đi bộ trong thành phố. ☊ Animals 2 We will never sell our camel. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ không bao giờ bán con lạc đà của mình. ☊ Animals 2 camel ☊ lạc đà ☊ Animals 2 Her comment is right. ☊ Bình luận của cô ấy đúng. ☊ Communication I want to know their comments. ☊ Tôi muốn biết những bình luận của họ. ☊ Communication comment ☊ Bình luận ☊ Communication I need someone to repair the network for me. ☊ Tôi cần một ai đó sửa mạng cho tôi. ☊ Communication You can send me an online message. ☊ Bạn có thể gửi tôi một tin nhắn trực tuyến. ☊ Communication That is their message. ☊ Đó là tin nhắn của họ. ☊ Communication I have three messages from my parents. ☊ Tôi có ba tin nhắn từ bố mẹ của tôi. ☊ Communication message ☊ tin nhắn ☊ Communication Tell me some good search machines! ☊ Nói cho tôi một số công cụ tìm kiếm tốt! ☊ Communication some ☊ một số ☊ Communication Please sign in to write comments or feedback. ☊ Làm ơn đăng nhập để viết bình luận hoặc phản hồi. ☊ Communication flame ☊ lửa ☊ Nature The farmer does not agree to sell his land. ☊ Người nông dân không đồng ý bán đất của anh ấy. ☊ Nature Today the weather changed many times. ☊ Hôm nay, thời tiết đã thay đổi nhiều lần. ☊ Nature Sea and waves. You and me. ☊ Biển và sóng. Bạn và tôi. ☊ Nature This is an environment-friendly phone. ☊ Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature environment-friendly ☊ thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature You will be safe, when you are beside me. ☊ Bạn sẽ an toàn khi bạn ở bên cạnh tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2 Is time the most valuable? ☊ Thời gian là quý giá nhất? ☊ Adjectives 2 The summer in Vietnam is very hot. ☊ Mùa hè ở Việt Nam rất nóng. ☊ Adjectives 2 Sometimes I am curious about other people. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi tò mò về những người khác. ☊ Adjectives 2 She is two years younger than me. ☊ Cô ấy trẻ hơn tôi hai tuổi. ☊ Adjectives 2 She becomes quiet. ☊ Cô ấy trở nên yên lặng. ☊ 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 I do not understand the role of this equipment. ☊ Tôi không hiểu vai trò của thiết bị này. ☊ Miscellaneous equipment ☊ thiết bị ☊ Miscellaneous She lodges with me. ☊ Cô ấy ở trọ với tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous You are alluding to me, right? ☊ Bạn ám chỉ tôi, phải không? ☊ Miscellaneous She gifts me a coconut branch. ☊ Cô ấy tặng tôi một cành dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous The lawyers usually come to the court. ☊ Những luật sư thường xuyên đến toà án. ☊ Politics Why does the government need taxes? ☊ Tại sao chính phủ cần thuế? ☊ Politics government ☊ chính phủ ☊ Politics investment ☊ Sự đầu tư ☊ Politics Is he a member of parliament? ☊ Anh ấy là một thành viên của Quốc hội phải không? ☊ Politics Parliament ☊ Quốc hộ ☊ Politics You are an American citizen and you do not know the name of the president. ☊ Bạn là một công dân Mỹ và bạn không biết tên của Tổng thống. ☊ 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 crime ☊ Tội phạm ☊ Politics I want to resign, but my father does not allow me. ☊ Tôi muốn từ chức nhưng bố của tôi không cho phép. ☊ Politics They demand that the government must have a strategy to protect the enviro ☊ Họ yêu cầu chính phủ phải có chiến lược để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics The American government has many economic development plans. ☊ Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. ☊ Politics development ☊ phát triển ☊ Politics I want to know about the crime rate here. ☊ Tôi muốn biết về tỷ lệ tội phạm ở đây. ☊ Politics crime rate ☊ ỷ lệ tội phạm ☊ Politics The government has a new policy to develop social welfare. ☊ Chính phủ có một chính sách mới để phát triển phúc lợi xã hội. ☊ Politics Their team had a bad game. ☊ Đội của họ đã có một trận đấu tệ. ☊ Sports game ☊ trận đấu ☊ Sports What is this medal made of? ☊ Chiếc huy chương này được làm bằng gì? ☊ Sports medal ☊ huy chương ☊ Sports This medal is for our coach. ☊ Chiếc huy chương này là cho huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi. ☊ Sports She wants to come a poet. ☊ Cô ấy muốn trở thành một nhà thơ. ☊ Arts We must protect the natural environment. ☊ Chúng tôi phải bảo vệ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts natural environment ☊ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts environment ☊ môi trường ☊ Arts We meet a difficult case. ☊ Chúng tôi gặp một tình huống khó. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 You need to make more efforts next time. ☊ Bạn cần có nhiều sự cố gắng hơn cho lần tới. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 next time ☊ lần tới ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Tell me her position. ☊ Nói cho tôi vị trí của cô 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 memory ☊ ký ức ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. ☊ Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 achievement ☊ thành tích ☊ Abstract Objects 2 CF ( documents) ☊ bản ☊ Classifiers 2 I dreamed a dream. ☊ Tôi đã mơ một giấc mơ. ☊ Classifiers 2 CF ( games) ☊ môn ☊ Classifiers 2 I want to become a writer. ☊ Tôi muốn trở thành một nhà văn. ☊ Jobs 2 My mother takes care of me. ☊ Mẹ của tôi chăm sóc tôi. ☊ Medical I think you need a special treatment. ☊ Tôi nghĩ bạn cần một sự điều trị đặc biệt. ☊ Medical special treatment ☊ sự điều trị đặc biệt ☊ Medical My family supports this treatment. ☊ Gia đình của tôi ủng hộ sự điều trị này. ☊ Medical treatment ☊ sự điều trị ☊ Medical medicine ☊ thuốc ☊ Medical This is an emergency! ☊ Đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical emergency ☊ trường hợp khẩn cấp ☊ Medical emergency ☊ khẩn cấp ☊ Medical Call the ambulance, this is an emergency! ☊ Gọi xe cấp cứu, đây là một trường hợp khẩn cấp! ☊ Medical The vet does not agree to examine my camel. ☊ ác sĩ thú y không đồng ý khám cho con lạc đà của tôi. ☊ Medical My grandmother has an appointment with the doctor to examine her back. ☊ Bà của tôi có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ để khám lưng. ☊ Medical I do not have any appointment with the doctor this week. ☊ Tôi không có cuộc hẹn với bác sĩ tuần này. ☊ Medical When does your appointment start. ☊ Khi nào cuộc hẹn của bạn bắt đầu? ☊ Medical appointment ☊ cuộc hẹn ☊ Medical I want to become a vet. ☊ Tôi muốn trở thành bác sĩ thú y. ☊ Medical What is the scientific method? ☊ Phương pháp khoa học là gì? ☊ Science scientific method ☊ Phương pháp khoa học ☊ Science method ☊ Phương pháp ☊ Science The scientist experiments with a sample. ☊ Nhà khoa học thí nghiệm với một mẫu vật. ☊ Science experiment ☊ thí nghiệm ☊ Science the volume of ten bottles of wine ☊ Thể tích của mười chai rượu ☊ Science What is the volume of this bottle of milk. ☊ Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? ☊ Science The volume of a bottle of cooking oil. ☊ Thể tích của một chai dầu ăn ☊ Science volume ☊ Thể tích ☊ Science In Vietnam the temperature is very high in summer. ☊ Ở Việt Nam, nhiệt độ rất cao trong mùa hè. ☊ Science Can you measure the depth of love? ☊ Bạn có thể đo độ sâu của tình yêu không? ☊ Science measure ☊ đo ☊ Science I know how to measure the mass of wine. ☊ Tôi biết đo khối lượng của rượu. ☊ Science I do not want to measure my weight. ☊ Tôi không muốn đo trọng lượng của mình. ☊ Science five meters in a second ☊ Năm mét trong một giây ☊ Science one hundred meters ☊ Một trăm mét ☊ Science meter ☊ mét ☊ Science The length of this bridge is fifty meters. ☊ Chiều dài của cây cầu này là năm mươi mét. ☊ Science The professor is teaching Quantum Mechanics. ☊ Giáo sư đang dạy cơ học lượng tử. ☊ Science Quantum Mechanics ☊ cơ học lượng tử ☊ Science The formula to measure weight ☊ Công thức để đo trọng lượng ☊ Science Both they and me like gold. ☊ Cả họ và tôi đều thích vàng. ☊ Economics Globalization helps travel to become simple. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá giúp du lịch trở nên đơn giản. ☊ 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 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 My mother writes me a cheque. ☊ Mẹ của tôi viết cho tôi một tấm séc. ☊ 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 The businessmen are having a meeting. ☊ Các doanh nhân đang có một cuộc họp. ☊ Economics the meeting ☊ cuộc họp ☊ Economics The director will organize a meeting tomorrow. ☊ Giám đốc sẽ tổ chức một cuộc họp vào ngày mai. ☊ Economics Have you met our new director yet? ☊ Bạn đã gặp giám đốc mới của chúng tôi chưa? ☊ Economics His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics investment fund ☊ quỹ đầu tư ☊ Economics Hello! I come from Mars. ☊ Xin chào! Tôi đến từ Sao Hoả. ☊ Astronomy Has the human race come to the Mars yet? ☊ Loài người đã đến Sao Hoả chưa? ☊ Astronomy There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Mercury ☊ Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy Mercury, Venus, Earth and Jupiter are terrestial planets. ☊ Sao Thuỷ, Sao Kim, Trái Đất và Sao Hoả là các hành tinh đất. ☊ Astronomy Where does this meteorite come from? ☊ Thiên thạch này đến từ đâu? ☊ Astronomy meteorite ☊ Thiên thạch ☊ Astronomy Your achievement is very remarkable. ☊ Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3 lonesome town ☊ Thị trấn cô đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 lonesome ☊ đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 War is meaningless. ☊ Chiến tranh là vô nghĩa. ☊ Adjectives 3 Everything will become meaningless if I do not have you. ☊ Mọi thứ sẽ trở thành vô nghĩa nếu tôi không có bạn. ☊ Adjectives 3 meaningless ☊ vô nghĩa ☊ Adjectives 3 You belong to me. ☊ Bạn thuộc về tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 She mentions you. ☊ Cô ấy nhắc đến bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 I will never mention your opinion. ☊ Tôi sẽ không bao giờ nhắc đến ý kiến của bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 mention ☊ nhắc đến ☊ Verbs 5 I remember ☊ Tôi nhớ. ☊ Verbs 5 remember ☊ nhớ ☊ 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 My cat is managing me. ☊ Con mèo của tôi đang quản lý tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 Everything collapsed after they came here. ☊ Mọi thứ đã sụp đổ sau khi họ đến đây. ☊ Verbs 5 This experiment includes many complicated methods. ☊ Thí nghiệm này bao gồm nhiều phương pháp phức tạp. ☊ Verbs 5 The dragon appears in Vietnamese mythology. ☊ Rồng xuất hiện trong thần thoại Việt Nam. ☊ History Vietnamese bronze drum ☊ Trống đồng Việt Nam ☊ 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 Many Vietnamese only worship their ancestors. ☊ Nhiều người Việt Nam chỉ thờ tổ tiên của họ. ☊ History They assume that time is devastating everything. ☊ Họ cho rằng thời gian đang tàn phá mọi thứ. ☊ History Justice is the name of a comedian. ☊ Công Lý là tên của một diễn viên hài. ☊ History He threatens me. ☊ Anh ấy đe doạ tôi. ☊ History the fifth element ☊ Yếu tố thứ năm ☊ Abstract Objects 3 element ☊ Yếu tố ☊ Abstract Objects 3 This is the most complicated theme. ☊ Đây là đề tài phức tạp nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 theme ☊ đề tài ☊ 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 The pigs declare war on the farmers. ☊ Những con heo tuyên chiến với những người nông dân. ☊ Military He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. ☊ Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. ☊ Military They are aiming on me. ☊ Họ đang nhắm vào tôi. ☊ Military The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. ☊ Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. ☊ Military I am not armed. ☊ Tôi không có vũ trang. ☊ Military be armed ☊ có vũ trang ☊ Military We are not against the government. ☊ Chúng tôi không chống chính phủ. ☊ Military The government mobilized many armored cars. ☊ Chính phủ đã huy động nhiều xe thiết giáp. ☊ Military Vietnamese is the soul of Vietnamese culture. ☊ Tiếng Việt là linh hồn của văn hoá Việt Nam. ☊ Paranormality Please show me the way to heaven. ☊ Làm ơn chỉ cho tôi con đường đến thiên đường. ☊ Paranormality My mother gives me a lucky amulet. ☊ Mẹ của tôi đưa cho tôi một lá bùa may mắn. ☊ Paranormality She is always cold to me. ☊ Cô ấy luôn lạnh lùng với tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words He never protects me. ☊ Anh ấy không bao giờ che chở tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words She likes to meet new friends. ☊ Cô ấy thích gặp gỡ những người bạn mới. ☊ Reduplicative Words meet ☊ gặp gỡ ☊ Reduplicative Words I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words He always grumbles to me about his job. ☊ Anh ấy luôn cằn nhằn với tôi về côngviệc của mình. ☊ Reduplicative Words He is luring me. ☊ Anh ấy đang dụ dỗ tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words Your nonsensical speech makes me laugh. ☊ Bài diễn văn vớ vẩn của bạn làm tôi cười. ☊ Reduplicative Words Her letter makes me astounded. ☊ Lá thư của cô ấy làm tôi ngẩn ngơ. ☊ Reduplicative Words You are really mean! ☊ Bạn thật là bẩn tính! ☊ Informal Expressions The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions mean ☊ 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 She always eats meals taken from an inn. ☊ Cô ấy luôn ăn cơm bụi. ☊ Informal Expressions meals taken from an inn ☊ Cơm bụi ☊ 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 You make me wait for a very long time. ☊ Bạn làm tôi chờ dài cổ! ☊ Informal Expressions Today the supermarket becomes crowded. ☊ Hôm nay, siêu thị trở nên đông đúc. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 The difficulties will be solved if I become more patient. ☊ Những khó khăn sẽ được giải quyết nếu tôi trở nên kiên nhẫn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 meandering ☊ vòng vo ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 You forgave me. ☊ Bạn đã tha thứ cho tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 You cannot hesitate at the moment. ☊ Bạn không thể lưỡng lự vào lúc này. ☊ 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 We are joyful to welcome you to Viet Nam. ☊ Chúng tôi hân hoan chào mừng bạn đến Việt Nam. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 Please do visit me sometime! Bạn hãy đến thăm tôi đi! * 005 Please correct me each time. Bạn hãy làm ơn luôn sửa cho tôi. * 025 Could you please wake me up at 7 o’clock? Bạn sẽ đánh thức tôi vào lúc 7.00 giờ được không? * 036 Please give me a receipt. Bạn làm ơn đưa cho tôi hóa đơn / biên lai. * 040 Drive me to this address. Bạn hãy đưa tôi đến địa chỉ này. * 040 Drive me to my hotel. Bạn hãy đưa tôi đến khách sạn của tôi. * 040 Drive me to the beach. Bạn hãy đưa tôi đến bãi biển. * 040 You can also follow me with your car. Bạn cũng có thể đi theo sau tôi. * 042 Can you get me a ticket? Bạn có thể mua cho tôi một vé không? * 046 Could you please give me small notes / bills (am.)? Bạn làm ơn đưa tôi tiền giấy nhỏ. * 062 Maybe he tells me the truth? Liệu anh ấy có nói thật không? * 095 like: me → →
told me right away ☊ cho tôi biết ngay ☊ call me (name) ☊ gọi tôi là ☊ hear me out, listen ☊ hãy nghe tôi nói hết đã ☊ do the favor of showing me the way ☊ làm ơn chỉ đường giùm tôi ☊ listen to me carefully ☊ nghe tôi cho kỹ ☊ if so, why didn’t you tell me beforehand? ☊ nếu thế thì sao anh không bảo tôi trước? ☊ I, me (a mandarin addressing his superior) ☊ ti chức ☊ let me see, let’s see ☊ xem nào ☊ please give me your opinion ☊ xin cho tôi biết ý kiến ☊ 7
His mother's at home. He's at school. ☊ Mẹ anh ấy đang ở nhà. Anh ấy đang ở trường. ☊ 17
She isn't home. She's at work. ☊ Cô ấy không có nhà. Cô ấy đang đi làm. ☊ 19
What's your name? ☊ Tên cậu là gì? ☊ 20
My name's Alan. ☊ Tên tôi là Alan. ☊ 43
He's a good swimmer. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay bơi giỏi. ☊ 45
What's your name? ☊ Tên cô là gì? ☊ 46
My name's Amanda. ☊ Tên tôi là Amanda. ☊ 54
No, you're on time. ☊ Không, cậu đến đúng giờ. ☊ 55
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 57
Are your parents at home? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 63
Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊ 92
Where's the camera? ☊ Máy ảnh đâu? ☊ 97
No, she's American. ☊ Không, cô ấy là người Mĩ. ☊ 110
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 133
What's your name? ☊ Cậu tên là gì? ☊ 146
She's from Mexico. ☊ Cô ấy người Mexico. ☊ 147
What's her name? ☊ Cô ấy tên là gì? ☊ 148
Her name is Barbara. ☊ Tên cô ấy là ☊ 162
You're not listening to me. ☊ Cậu đang không nghe tôi. ☊ 163
The children are doing their homework. ☊ Bọn trẻ con đang làm bài về nhà. ☊ 177
Somebody is swimming in the river. ☊ Có người đang bơi dưới sông. ☊ 220
No, they're staying with me. ☊ Không, họ đang ở với tôi. ☊ 239
Are you listening to me? ☊ Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy? ☊ 243
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 249
Is he eating something? ☊ Anh ấy đang ăn gì đó phải không? ☊ 266
Mike has lunch at home every day. ☊ Mike ăn trưa ở nhà hàng ngày. ☊ 274
We do a lot of di erent things in our free time. ☊ Chúng tôi làm rất nhiều thứ khác nhau lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊ 279
Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊ 280
I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 297
My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people. ☊ Công việc của tôi rất thú vị. Tôi được gặp nhiều người. ☊ 302
We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊ 308
I often forget people's names. ☊ Tôi thường không nhớ được tên mọi người. ☊ 330
I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 343
You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊ 359
I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊ 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. ☊ 373
He's a vegetarian. He doesn't eat meat. ☊ Anh ấy ăn chay. Anh ấy không ăn thịt. ☊ 379
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 405
What do you do in your free time? ☊ Cậu làm gì mỗi khi rảnh rỗi? ☊ 408
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 410
What time do you usually go to bed? ☊ Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ? ☊ 411
How much does it cost to call Mexico? ☊ Gọi điện đến Mexico tốn bao nhiêu? ☊ 427
Yiting's taking a shower at the moment. ☊ Y Đình lúc này đang tắm. ☊ 439
Do you understand me? ☊ Cậu có hiểu tôi không? ☊ 440
Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊ 443
Do you hate me? ☊ Cậu có ghét tôi không? ☊ 445
What do you mean? ☊ Ý cậu là gì? ☊ 446
Do you believe me? ☊ Cậu có tin tôi không? ☊ 461
Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 466
Where do you come from? ☊ Cậu từ đâu đến? ☊ 471
Somebody's singing. ☊ Có người đang hát. ☊ 472
Junko's tired. She wants to go home now. ☊ Junko mệt. Cô ấy muốn về nhà bây giờ. ☊ 474
Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 476
It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊ 477
What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊ 479
He's in the kitchen cooking something. ☊ Anh ấy đang trong bếp nấu gì đó. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 496
Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 497
Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 523
What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊ 532
Hurry, we don't have much time. ☊ Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian. ☊ 554
I'm hungry. Can I have something to eat? ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi ăn gì đó được không? ☊ 559
This time last year I was in Paris. ☊ Giờ này năm ngoái tôi đang ở Paris. ☊ 567
You weren't at home last night. Where were you? ☊ Cậu hôm qua không ở nhà. Cậu đã ở đâu? ☊ 576
EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊ 582
Sonia went to the movies three (3) times last week. ☊ Sonia đi xem lm ba lần tuần trước. ☊ 583
Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊ 597
Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. ☊ Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico. ☊ 599
At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊ 602
The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊ 606
Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. ☊ Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua. ☊ 618
Did you do your homework? — No, I didn't have time. ☊ Cậu có làm bài tập về nhà không? - Không, tôi không có thời gian. ☊ 622
Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. ☊ Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến. ☊ 641
We stayed with some friends. ☊ Chúng tôi ở với mấy người bạn. ☊ 642
I was late for the meeting. ☊ Tôi bị muộn buổi họp. ☊ 643
What time did you get there? ☊ Cậu đến đó lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 651
We came home by taxi. ☊ Chúng tôi về nhà bằng taxi. ☊ 669
about a meeting. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp. ☊ 670
It's six o'clock (6:00) now. Luka's at home watching TV. ☊ Bây giờ là sáu giờ. Luka đang ở nhà xem vô tuyến. ☊ 671
At four o'clock (4:00) he wasn't at home. He was at the gym. ☊ Lúc bốn giờ anh ấy không có nhà. Anh ấy đang đi tập thể hình. ☊ 703
He wasn't going home. ☊ Anh ấy không về nhà. ☊ 714
Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 726
Two friends of hers were waiting to meet her. ☊ Hai người bạn của cô ấy đang đợi gặp cô ấy ☊ 727
Yesterday she was walking down the street when she met Albert. ☊ Hôm qua khi cô ấy đang bước chân xuống phố thì cô ấy gặp Albert. ☊ 732
What time did the mail arrive this morning? ☊ Thư đã đến lúc mấy giờ sáng nay? ☊ 733
It came while he was having breakfast. ☊ Nó đến lúc anh ấy đang ăn sáng. ☊ 738
Did your team win the baseball game yesterday? ☊ Đội của cậu có thắng trận bóng chày hôm qua không? ☊ 746
How did you get into your apartment? ☊ Cậu đã vào nhà bằng cách nào? ☊ 753
They used to live on the same street as us. ☊ Họ từng sống cùng tầng với chúng tôi. ☊ 757
Where did you use to live before you came here? ☊ Cậu đã từng sống ở đâu trước khi cậu đến đây? ☊ 764
Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊ 765
Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 769
When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊ 773
EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊ 777
I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊ 778
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup? ☊ Brazil đã từng vô địch Giải bóng đá thế giới bao nhiêu lần? ☊ 790
Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. ☊ Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần. ☊ 796
She's won a race several times. ☊ Cô ấy từng đua thắng vài ba lần. ☊ 801
I've been late for school several times. ☊ Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần. ☊ 806
She's been married three (3) times. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn ba lần. ☊ 807
She's met a lot of interesting people. ☊ Cô ấy đã gặp được nhiều người thú vị. ☊ 810
Does she know Claude? — No, she's never met him. ☊ Cô ấy có biết Claude không? - Không, cô ấy chưa bao giờ gặp ☊ 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. ☊ 814
I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊ 823
I know Charlotte. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Tôi biết Charlotte. Tôi biết cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊ 835
We live on Main Street. We've lived there for a long time. ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở phố Main. Chúng tôi đã sống ở đó từ lâu rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 861
I've lived in Chicago for a long time. ☊ Tôi sống ở Chicago đã lâu rồi. ☊ 875
Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. ☊ Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái. ☊ 877
When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊ 878
When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước. ☊ 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. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 887
Have you known Heuijeong for a long time? ☊ Cậu biết Hi Chính từ lâu rồi à? ☊ 891
I've known Mengjuan since two thousand two (2002). ☊ Tôi đã biết Mộng Quyên từ năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 893
Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. ☊ Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm. ☊ 896
They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊ 902
Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? ☊ Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu? ☊ 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. ☊ 931
This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊ 938
What time is Stan arriving? — He's already arrived. ☊ Stan bao giờ sẽ đến? - Anh ấy đã đến rồi. ☊ 946
homework. ☊ Mộng Tuyền có thể xem vô tuyến vì cô ấy đã làm xong bài tập về nhà. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 951
The postman hasn't come yet. ☊ Nhân viên bưu điện chưa đến. ☊ 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. ☊ 965
What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. ☊ Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà. ☊ 968
What time did Jamaal go out? ☊ Jamaal đã đi ra ngoài lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 969
Kenji went home. ☊ Kenji đã đi về nhà. ☊ 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. ☊ 982
Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? ☊ Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 988
What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊ 989
Have you ever met a famous person? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa? ☊ 997
Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 1002
I saw some of her work last week. ☊ Tôi đã thấy vài tác phẩm tuần trước. ☊ 1007
I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1009
I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. ☊ Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được. ☊ 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. ☊ 1045
Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. ☊ Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất. ☊ 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. ☊ 1056
Anna was born in Rome. ☊ Anna sinh ra ở Roma. ☊ 1060
Somebody is painting the door. The door is being painted. ☊ Có người đang sơn cửa. Cửa đang được sơn. ☊ 1062
Some new houses are being built across from the park. ☊ Có một số ngôi nhà mới đang được xây dọc đường từ phía công viên. ☊ 1065
weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊ 1066
Somebody has painted the door. > The door has bepainted. ☊ Có người đã sơn cửa. Cửa đã được sơn. ☊ 1067
Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. ☊ Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1068
Nobody has invited me to the party. > I haven't beinvited to the party. ☊ Chưa có ai mời tôi tới bữa tiệc. Tôi chưa được mời tới bữa tiệc. ☊ 1069
Has somebody washed this shirt? > Has this shirt bewashed? ☊ Có ai giặt chiếc áo này chưa? Chiếc áo này đã được giặt chưa? ☊ 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. ☊ 1107
Filippa hasn't beto South America. ☊ Filippa chưa đến Nam Phi bao giờ. ☊ 1115
What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? ☊ Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào? ☊ 1118
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 1122
What time do the stores close? ☊ Các cửa hàng khi nào đóng cửa? ☊ 1124
What does this word mean? ☊ Từ này nghĩa là gì? ☊ 1131
My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1140
Has Marco gone home? ☊ Marco đã về nhà chưa? ☊ 1141
What time did he go? ☊ Anh ấy đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1144
Why did you go home early? ☊ Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy? ☊ 1150
I've just made some co ee. Would you like some? ☊ Tôi vừa pha ít cà phê. Cậu có muốn làm một ít không? ☊ 1152
I'm going to take an umbrella with me. It's raining. ☊ Tôi sẽ mang theo ô. Trời đang mưa. ☊ 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. ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1162
How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊ 1171
I've made some co ee. ☊ Tôi đã pha ít cà phê rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1185
Monika's a good friend of mine. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Monika là một người bạn tốt của tôi. Tôi đã qucô ấy từ lâu. ☊ 1189
we won the game. ☊ Chúng tôi chơi bóng rổ hôm Chủ nhật. Chúng tôi chơi không tốt lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã thắng cuộc. ☊ 1190
I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊ 1204
Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊ 1206
I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1207
I'm staying at home this evening. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở nhà tối nay. ☊ 1211
What time does the movie end tonight? ☊ Bộ lm kết thúc lúc mấy giờ tối nay. ☊ 1214
What time are you leaving? ☊ Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1215
What time does your plane leave? ☊ Máy bay mấy giờ đi? ☊ 1218
Camila's meeting with Valerio. ☊ Camila sẽ có buổi gặp mặt với Valerio. ☊ 1222
What time are your friends coming? ☊ Bao giờ các bạn của cậu đến? ☊ 1230
We're meeting at Raj's house at eight o'clock (8:00). ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ở nhà Raj lúc tám giờ. ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1233
Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊ 1237
I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. ☊ Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách. ☊ 1244
Something is going to happen. ☊ Sắp có chuyện xảy ra. ☊ 1249
Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. ☊ Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn. ☊ 1260
You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1263
Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊ 1284
I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊ 1294
I think we'll win the game. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta sẽ thắng trong trò chơi. ☊ 1304
Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊ 1307
Some friends are coming to stay with us. ☊ Vài người bạn sẽ đến ở với chúng tôi. ☊ 1327
Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊ 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. ☊ 1330
I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn. ☊ 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. ☊ 1337
Yoshi's going to buy a new car. He told me last week. ☊ Yoshi sắp mua xe hơi mới. Tuần trước anh ấy kể với tôi. ☊ 1340
Yes, I'm going out with some friends. ☊ Có, tôi sẽ ra ngoài với mấy người bạn. ☊ 1343
Shall I wait here? — No, come with me. ☊ Tôi đợi đây nhé? - Không, đi theo tôi. ☊ 1357
Shumei might not come to the party. ☊ Thục Mĩ có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ 1359
Jianhao may not come to the party. ☊ Kiến Hào có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'>
It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊ 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. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1379
He might be at home tomorrow morning. ☊ Sáng mai anh ấy có thể sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1384
Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1386
I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊ 1390
I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊ 1392
Can you wait a minute, please? > Could you wait a moment, please? ☊ Cậu có thể đợi một phút được không? Cậu làm ơn đợi một phút được không? ☊ 1400
Can you run t(10) kilometers? ☊ Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không? ☊ 1411
Lakshmi couldn't go to the meeting last week. She was sick. ☊ Lakshmi tuần trước không đi họp được. Cô ấy bị ốm. ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1418
The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 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 ☊ 1458
Should we make something special for dinner? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có nên làm cái gì đặc biệt cho bữa tối không? ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1461
I think Zahida should buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Zahida nên mua mấy bộ quần áo mới. ☊ 1462
It's late. I think I should go home now. ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi nghĩ giờ tôi nên về nhà. ☊ 1467
What time do you think we should go home? ☊ Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà? ☊ 1471
I think Mahmud ought to buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Mahmud cần phải mua vài bộ quần áo mới. ☊ 1483
We have to get up early tomorrow. I think we should go home now. ☊ Mai chúng ta phải dậy sớm. Tôi nghĩ giờ chúng ta nên về nhà đi. ☊ 1500
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó xe bus không có. ☊ 1501
What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊ 1506
We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊ 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. ☊ 1514
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua chúng tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó không có xe bus. ☊ 1520
I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? ☊ Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 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? ☊ 1522
Claire has to go somewhere. — Where does she have to go? ☊ Claire phải đi đâu đó. Cô ấy phải đi đâu? ☊ 1524
I have to do some work. — What exactly do you have to do? ☊ Tôi phải làm việc gì đó. Chính xác là cậu phải làm việc gì? ☊ 1528
Why is Megumi waiting? She doesn't have to wait. ☊ Tại sao Megumi lại đợi? Cô ấy không phải đợi. ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1532
I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm. ☊ 1537
Would you like some co ee? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cà phê không? ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1546
I'm feeling tired. I'd like to stay home tonight. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt. Tôi muốn ở nhà tối nay. ☊ 1553
Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊ 1555
Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không? ☊ 1556
You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. ☊ Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới. ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 1563
What time would you like to have dinner tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1564
Would you like something to eat? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì đó không? ☊ 1567
I'd like some dumplings, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít bánh bao. ☊ 1571
I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. ☊ Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn. ☊ 1580
Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1586
I'd rather go out than stay home. ☊ Tôi thích ra ngoài hơn ở nhà. ☊ 1588
We'd rather go to the movies than watch a DVD at home. ☊ Chúng tôi thích đi rạp xem lm hơn xem DVD ở nhà. ☊ 1589
I'd rather be at home right now than here. ☊ Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây. ☊ 1591
Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. ☊ Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có. ☊ 1594
Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊ 1597
I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1598
Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊ 1599
Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊ 1613
Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? ☊ Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm? ☊ 1614
I'd rather watch a movie than a football game. ☊ Tôi thích xem một bộ lm hơn một trận đá bóng. ☊ 1615
Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊ 1619
ʨʊ́k͡p̚ kəʔ̖ w kɔ́ ʨwiəń ɓɐɐj to̪ ́t̚ ɗɛʔ̖ p̚ . ʨʊ́k͡p̚ vuuj vɛ̖ ! Here, have some candy. ☊ Đây, làm ít kẹo này. ☊ 1622
Please don't go. Stay here with me. ☊ Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi. ☊ 1623
Be here on time. Don't be late. ☊ Đến đúng giờ nhé. Đừng đến muộn. ☊ 1625
Come on! Let's dance. ☊ Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào. ☊ 1628
Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊ 1629
It's cold. Let's not go out. Let's stay home. ☊ Trời đang lạnh. Mình đừng ra ngoài nữa. Ở nhà đi. ☊ 1633
Do you want to walk home? — No, let's take the bus. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bộ về nhà không? - Không, bắt xe bus đi. ☊ 1634
Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊ 1635
Should we have dinner at home? — No, let's go to a restaurant. ☊ Chúng ta có nên ăn tối ở nhà không? - Không, đi ăn nhà hàng đi. ☊ 1637
Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. ☊ Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi. ☊ 1638
Should we go home now? — No, let's not go home yet. ☊ Chúng ta có nên về nhà bây giờ không? - Không, đừng về nhà vội. ☊ 1641
Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊ 1643
Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1653
There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊ 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. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 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? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1692
I was hungry whI got home, but there wasn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói khi tôi về đến nhà nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1698
I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊ 1701
There's already bethree (3) hurricanes this summer. ☊ Đã có ba cơn bão trong mùa hè này. ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1704
There were some books on the shelves. ☊ Từng có vài cuốn sách trên giá. ☊ 1711
Were there many people at the meeting? — No, very few. ☊ Có nhiều người trong buổi họp không? Không, rất ít. ☊ 1712
We didn't visit the museum. There wasn't enough time. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thăm bảo tàng. Thời gian không đủ. ☊ 1720
Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊ 1728
It's t(10) kilometers from downtown to the airport. ☊ Từ trung tâm đến sân bay là mười kilometre. ☊ 1750
Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊ 1754
Please help me. — I'm sorry, I can't. ☊ Làm ơn giúp tôi. - Xin lỗi, tôi không giúp được. ☊ 1767
I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊ 1790
I don't eat meat, but Tom does. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có. ☊ 1792
I haven't beto Mexico, but Zoe has. ☊ Tôi chưa từng đến Mexico nhưng Joe đã đến rồi. ☊ 1796
I don't have a telescope, but I know somebody who does. ☊ Tôi không có kính viễn vọng nhưng tôi biết một người có nó. ☊ 1817
There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊ 1822
Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? ☊ Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không? ☊ 1833
You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa. ☊ 1838
Dennis doesn't like me. — He doesn't? Why not? ☊ Dennis không ưa tôi. Không à? Tại sao không? ☊ 1840
Lara called me last night. — She did? What did she say? ☊ Tối qua Lara gọi cho tôi. Thế à? Cô ấy nói gì? ☊ 1842
Albert doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat eggs? ☊ Albert không ăn thịt. Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn trứng không? ☊ 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? ☊ 1856
You've beto Brazil, haven't you? — Yes, many times. ☊ Cậu từng đến Brazil rồi phải không? - Đúng, nhiều lần rồi. ☊ 1858
You'll help me, won't you? — Yes, of course I will. ☊ Cậu sẽ giúp tôi chứ? - Có, tất nhiên rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1869
was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 1877
Svetlana was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't. ☊ Svetlana lẽ ra tối qua phải gọi cho tôi nhưng cô ấy không gọi. ☊ 1878
I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊ 1892
call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊ 1896
I'm going out tonight. — You are? But you said you were staying home. ☊ Tối nay tôi sẽ ra ngoài. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cậu sẽ ở nhà cơ mà. ☊ 1901
She told me that she wants to go to South America next year. > She told me that she wanted to go to South America next year. ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. > Cô ấy bảo tôi rằng sang năm cô ấy muốn đi Nam Mĩ. ☊ 1902
The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. ☊ Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày. ☊ 1905
Michiko asked me not to tell anybody what had happened. ☊ Michiko bảo tôi đừng kể với ai những việc đã xảy ra. ☊ 1908
The customs o cer looked at me suspiciously and asked me to opmy bag. ☊ Nhân viên bán hàng nhìn tôi nghi ngờ và bảo tôi mở túi của tôi ra. ☊ 1910
How many people came to the meeting? ☊ Có bao nhiêu người tới cuộc họp? ☊ 1915
Haven't we met somewhere before? ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp nhau ở đâu chưa? ☊ 1917
Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? ☊ Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay? ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào 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? ☊ 1924
What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? ☊ Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không? ☊ 1925
What do you mean? > Please explain what you mean. ☊ Ý cậu là gì? > Làm ơn giải thích ý cậu là gì. ☊ 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? ☊ 1929
How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? ☊ Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không? ☊ 1931
She wanted to know what I did in my spare time. ☊ Cô ấy muốn biết tôi làm gì lúc rảnh rỗi. ☊ 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?" ☊ 1954
Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊ 1959
I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊ 1975
It was late, so we decided to take a taxi home. ☊ Lúc đó muộn rồi nên chúng tôi đã quyết định bắt taxi về nhà. ☊ 2001
Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊ 2003
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊ 2004
Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊ 2011
Hot weather makes me feel tired. ☊ Trời nóng làm tôi thấy mệt. ☊ 2013
Let me carry your bag for you. ☊ Để tôi xách túi giúp cậu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2018
remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2020
Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. ☊ Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm. ☊ 2028
don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊ 2029
Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2031
A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊ 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? ☊ 2047
I love meeting people. > I love to meet people. ☊ Tôi thích gặp gỡ mọi người. > Tôi thích thú khi gặp mọi người. ☊ I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'>
I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. ☊ 2054
I'd love to meet your family. ☊ Tôi rất muốn gặp gia đình cậu. ☊ 2063
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊ 2069
I'd prefer to take a taxi rather than walk home. ☊ Tôi muốn bắt taxi hơn là đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 2078
We ran ten (10) kilometers without stopping. ☊ Chúng tôi đã chạy mười kilometre không nghỉ. ☊ 2082
Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. ☊ Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2089
I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. ☊ Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2107
I'm looking foward to meeting her. ☊ Tôi đang mong mỏi được gặp cô ấy. ☊ 2112
The noise keeps me from falling asleep. ☊ Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật. ☊ 2114
I forgot to thank them for helping me. ☊ Tôi quên không cảm ơn họ vì đã giúp tôi. ☊ 2115
Please excuse me for not returning your call. ☊ Xin tha lỗi cho tôi vì đã không gọi lại cho cậu. ☊ 2128
I waste a lot of time daydreaming. ☊ Tôi lãng phí nhiều thời gian mơ giữa ban ngày. ☊ 2130
When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊ 2131
I have a problem remembering people's names. ☊ Tôi gặp vấn đề khi nhớ tên người ta. ☊ 2132
You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2137
They gave us some money to buy some food. ☊ Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2145
I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. ☊ Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh. ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2148
Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊ 2150
I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass. ☊ Tôi đi chậm lại để chiếc xe đằng sau tôi vượt qua được. ☊ 2154
This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊ 2155
It was nice of you to take me to the airport. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi đưa tôi tới sân bay. ☊ 2157
I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me. ☊ Tôi nghĩ thật bất công khi anh ấy phê phán tôi. ☊ 2160
It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊ 2163
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊ 2165
EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. ☊ Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn. ☊ 2166
I was the second customer to complain to the restaurant manager. ☊ Tôi là khách thứ hai phàn nàn với quản lí nhà hàng. ☊ 2175
Let me know if you're interested in joining the club. ☊ Cho tôi biết cậu có thích tham gia vào câu lạc bộ không? ☊ 2181
I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2191
I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊ 2192
Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder. ☊ Xenia đột nhiên thấy có người chạm vào vai cô ấy. ☊ 2196
Can you smell something burning? ☊ Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không? ☊ 2199
I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm. ☊ 2203
Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. ☊ Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì. ☊ 2206
Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. ☊ Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối. ☊ 2207
After getting o work, she went straight home. ☊ Sau khi tan sở, cô ấy về thẳng nhà. ☊ 2210
Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ 2214
Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. ☊ Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào. ☊ 2221
I'm going to buy some new jeans today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới. ☊ 2228
I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. ☊ Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch. ☊ 2229
They o ered me the job because I had a lot of experience. ☊ Họ nhận tôi làm việc vì tôi có nhiều kinh nghiệm. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ 2247
Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2253
I need some money to buy some food. ☊ Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2254
We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊ 2255
I'm going to open a window to get some fresh air. ☊ Tôi định mở cửa sổ để có không khí. ☊ 2256
I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. ☊ Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học. ☊ 2257
The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊ 2259
Some children learn very quickly. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ học rất nhanh. ☊ 2270
We must do more to protect the environment. ☊ Chúng ta phải làm nhiều hơn để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ 2282
Some people are afraid of spiders. ☊ Một số người sợ nhện. ☊ 2283
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊ 2291
the homeless. ☊ Chính phủ đã hứa là sẽ cung cấp nhiều tiền hơn để giúp đỡ người vô gia cư. ☊ 2298
The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊ 2300
The Amazon is a river in South America. ☊ Amazon là một con sông ở Nam Mĩ. ☊ 2305
The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊ 2306
The Andes are mountains in South America. ☊ Andes là một dãy núi ở Nam Mĩ. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2337
meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊ 2342
I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. ☊ Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả. ☊ 2343
Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊ 2344
It's not our fault. You can't blame us. ☊ Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2345
It's our own fault. We should blame ourselves. ☊ Đấy là lỗi của riêng chúng ta. Chúng ta nên tự nhận lỗi. ☊ 2348
What time should we meet? ☊ Chúng ta nên gặp nhau mấy giờ? ☊ 2358
If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself. ☊ Nếu có người tấn công cậu, cậu cần biết tự vệ. ☊ 2360
Some people are very sel sh. They think only of themselves. ☊ Một số người rất ích kỉ. Họ chỉ nghĩ đến mình họ. ☊ 2363
We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊ 2365
We took a trip with some friends of ours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi. ☊ 2366
Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. ☊ Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2382
I heard music, so there must have been somebody at home. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nên chắc chắn đã có ai đó ở nhà. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2394
Let me know if you need anything. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì. ☊ 2396
Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2397
Someone has forgotten their umbrella. ☊ Có người đã quên ô. ☊ 2398
We had to walk home because there was no bus. ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải đi bộ về nhà vì không có xe bus. ☊ 2411
There's no need to hurry. We've got plenty of time. ☊ Không cần phải vội. Chúng ta có nhiều thời gian. ☊ 2413
Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. ☊ Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác. ☊ 2415
train comes. ☊ Chúng ta kiếm gì đó uống đi. Chúng ta có một ít thời gian trước khi tàu đến. ☊ 2417
We have only a little time left. ☊ Chúng tôi chỉ còn một ít thời gian. ☊ 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. ☊ 2421
I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊ 2422
Some people learn languages more easily than others. ☊ Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác. ☊ 2423
Some of the people I work with are not very friendly. ☊ Một số người tôi làm việc cùng không thân thiện lắm. ☊ 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. ☊ 2434
to help me. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được. ☊ 2443
I was both tired and hungry when I got home. ☊ Tôi vừa mệt vừa đói khi tôi về đến nhà. ☊ 2444
She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊ 2454
I've spent all the money you gave me. ☊ Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi. ☊ 2461
They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊ 2464
None of the rooms was the same. Each was di erent. ☊ Không có phòng nào giống nhau. Mỗi phòng một khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 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? ☊ 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? ☊ 2501
You stayed at a hotel. Pavel recommended it to you. > We stayed at a hotel that Pavel recommended to us. ☊ Bạn đã ở một khách sạn. Pavel đã giới thiệu nó cho bạn. > Chúng tôi đã ở một khách sạn mà Pavel giới thiệu cho chúng tôi. ☊ 2503
What's the name of that hotel you told me about? ☊ Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì? ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2508
Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2511
What's the name of the man whose car you borrowed? ☊ Tên của người đàn ông cậu mượn xe là gì? ☊ 2512
I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊ 2513
EN I met a man who knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông có biết cậu. ☊ 2514
I met a man whose sister knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông mà em gái anh ta biết cậu. ☊ 2519
Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊ 2521
A cemetery is a place where people are buried. ☊ Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất. ☊ 2522
I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. ☊ Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày. ☊ 2526
This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊ 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. ☊ 2530
The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊ 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. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2547
I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊ 2550
Most of the suggestions made at the meeting weren't very ☊ ☊ 2552
EN What was the name of the man arrested by the police? ☊ Tên người đàn ông bị cảnh sát bắt là gì? ☊ 2560
EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊ 2561
The dinner smells good. ☊ Bữa tối có mùi thơm phức. ☊ 2570
The shoes I tried on t me perfectly. ☊ Đôi giày tôi đã thử vừa khít chân tôi. ☊ 2584
come home. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có kì nghỉ tuyệt vời đến nỗi chúng tôi không muốn về nhà. ☊ 2587
I haven't seen her for such a long time. ☊ Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài. ☊ 2592
It's too far to walk home from here. ☊ Đi về nhà từ đây quá xa. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2617
Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊ 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. ☊ 2623
Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊ 2624
He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊ 2628
I met a friend of mine on my way home. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người bạn của tôi trên đường về nhà. ☊ 2654
I didn't get the job despite the fact that I was extremely quali ed. ☊ Tôi không được nhận việc mặc dù thực tế là tôi được đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ 2661
I'll remind him of the meeting in case he's forgotten. ☊ Toi sẽ nhắc anh ấy chuyện buổi họp phòng khi anh ấy quên. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2665
crime. ☊ Cậu nên báo cảnh sát nếu cậu có bất cứ thông tin gì về vụ án. ☊ 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. ☊ 2672
We met Yuko as we were leaving the hotel. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp Yuko khi chúng tôi đang rời khách sạn. ☊ 2673
I had to leave just as the meeting was getting started. ☊ Tôi phải đi đúng lúc buổi họp bắt đầu. ☊ 2677
Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. ☊ Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm. ☊ 2687
When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊ 2688
She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. ☊ Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2693
EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều. ☊ I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> 2698 I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'>
I have to be home by ve [o'clock] (5:00). > I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00). I have to be home no later than ve [o'clock] (5:00).'> ☊ Tôi phải ở nhà trước năm giờ. > Tôi phải ở nhà không muộn quá năm giờ. ☊ 2702
It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊ 2703
By the time we get to the movies, it'll have already started. ☊ Đến khi chúng ta tới xem lm thì lm đã bắt đầu rồi. ☊ 2704
time he arrived, everybody had left. ☊ Xe hơi của Silvio đã bị hỏng trên đường đến nhà bạn anh ấy. Đến khi anh ấy tới nơi, mọi người đã đi. ☊ 2710
They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊ 2712
Everything began and ended ON time. ☊ Mọi thứ bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ. ☊ 2713
If I say ten o'clock (10:00), then I mean, be ON time. ☊ Nếu tôi nói mười giờ tức là đúng giờ. ☊ 2714
Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. ☊ Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn. ☊ 2715
EN We got on the train just IN time. ☊ Chúng tôi lên tàu vừa kịp giờ. ☊ 2716
I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. ☊ Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ. ☊ 2721
EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? ☊ Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không? ☊ 2723
I just started working in the sales department. ☊ Tôi mới bắt đầu làm việc ở cửa hàng bách hoá. ☊ 2724
Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊ 2726
I stopped to get gas on the way home from work. ☊ Tôi dừng lại để pomp xăng trên đường về nhà từ cơ quan. ☊ 2731
medical school, but I want to go to law school. ☊ Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật. ☊ 2736
Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 2743
When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊ 2744
Have you ever been IN love with somebody? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ yêu ai chưa? ☊ 2748
We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. ☊ Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre. ☊ 2749
The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. ☊ Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái. ☊ 2751
Some singers go ON a world tour every year. ☊ Một số ca sĩ lưu diễn theo tour quốc tế hàng năm. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ 2758
I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊ 2759
He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2763
My father sometimes goes to work by taxi, and I go to work by bus. ☊ Bố tôi thường đi làm bằng taxi còn tôi đi làm bằng xe bus. ☊ 2767
somebody with a key. ☊ Cái cửa không bị phá nên chắc chắn nó đã bị ai đó mở bằng chìa. ☊ 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. ☊ 2770
Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊ 2780
The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. ☊ Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội. ☊ 2791
It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó. ☊ 2795
He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊ 2805
I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau. ☊ 2806
you yesterday. — Thank you for apologizing to me. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì đã quát cậu hôm qua. > Tôi xin lỗi vì tôi đã quát cậu hôm qua. - Cảm ơn vì đã xin lỗi tôi. ☊ Spiders terrify me.'> 2811 Spiders terrify me.'>
I'm terri ed of spiders. > Spiders terrify me. Spiders terrify me.'> ☊ Tôi sơ nhện. > Nhện làm tôi sợ. ☊ 2812
The giant spider in The Hobbit scared me to death! ☊ Con nhện khổng lồ trong lm "The Hobbit" làm tôi chết khiếp! ☊ 2813
Some children feel proud of their parents, while others are ashamed of them. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ tự hào về bố mẹ chúng trong khi một số khác lại xấu hổ vì họ. ☊ 2814
Many children make their parents proud, while some make their parents ashamed. ☊ Nhiều đứa trẻ làm bố mẹ chúng tự hào trong khi một số khác làm bố mẹ chúng xấu hổ. ☊ 2819
Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? ☊ Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2824
I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊ 2825
She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ? ☊ 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? ☊ 2835
Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊ 2842
Somebody threw a shoe at the politician. ☊ Một người nào đó đã ném một chiếc giày vào chính khách. ☊ 2844
If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2848
Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊ 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. ☊ 2853
You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. ☊ Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ. ☊ 2854
What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? ☊ Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào? ☊ 2856
You remind me of my mother's kindness. ☊ Cậu làm tôi nhớ lại sự ân cần của mẹ tôi. ☊ 2858
I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ 2862
I knew he was strange because everybody had warned me about him. ☊ Tôi biết là anh ấy kì lạ vì mọi người đã báo trước với tôi về anh ấy. ☊ 2864
She accused me of being sel sh. ☊ Cô ấy kết tội tôi ích kỉ. ☊ 2866
Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. ☊ Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi. ☊ 2870
Our meal consisted of seven (7) courses. ☊ Bữa ăn của chúng tôi có bảy món. ☊ 2873
I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn. ☊ 2877
After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2889
I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊ 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. ☊ 2895
You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊ 2896
It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. ☊ Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 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. ☊ 2906
Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊ 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. ☊ 2921
Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2933
Valentina found a beautiful dress at the department store, but she ☊ ☊ 2938
Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. ☊ Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha. ☊ 2940
My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 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. ☊ 2951
When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 2969
My parents were there again to pick me up when I ew back home. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi lại ở đó đón toi khi tôi bay về nhà. ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2982
Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
accidents in the home ☊ accident ☊
I didn't mean to break it—it was an accident. ☊ accident ☊
We met by accident at the airport. ☊ by accident ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
You've been absent six times according to our records. ☊ according to ☊
the accounts department ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
the greatest scientific achievement of the decade ☊ achievement ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
They were proud of their children's achievements. ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
The yard measures about 50 feet across. ☊ across ☊
When my name was called, he looked across at me. ☊ across ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
#NAME? ☊ act ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'll be a bit late home. ☊ actually ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
Is that your home address? ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
people of no fixed address (= with no permanent home) ☊ address ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ 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 ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ 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 ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
Let me give you a piece of advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
I'm afraid we can't come. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. ☊ after ☊
After winning the prize she became famous overnight. ☊ after ☊
After an hour I went home (= when an hour had passed). ☊ after ☊
I've told you time after time not to do that. ☊ after ☊
Your name comes after mine in the list. ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
Shortly afterwards he met her again. ☊ afterwards ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
He was glad to be home again. ☊ again ☊
Young people of all ages go there to meet. ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
an advertising/employment agency ☊ agency ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: We agreed to meet on Thursday. ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: She agreed to let me go early. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (that...): It was agreed (that) we should hold another meeting. ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement to do sth: They had made a verbal agreement to sell. ☊ agreement ☊
They had an agreement never to talk about work at home. ☊ agreement ☊
The two sides failed to reach agreement. ☊ agreement ☊
in agreement: Are we in agreement about the price? ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid ☊ aid ☊
medical aid programmes ☊ aid ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim to do sth: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%. ☊ aim ☊
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
The book is aimed at very young children. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
Spicy smells wafted through the air. ☊ air ☊
Let's go out for some fresh air. ☊ air ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
an alarming increase in crime ☊ alarming ☊
All five men are hard workers. ☊ all ☊
She was unemployed for all that time. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
How much time would you allow for the trip? ☊ allow ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
Are you sure it's all right for me to leave early? ☊ all right ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
It's almost time to go. ☊ almost ☊
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? ☊ along ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
rubella, also known as German measles ☊ also ☊
Nothing can alter the fact that we are to blame. ☊ alter ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
an alternative method of doing sth ☊ alternative ☊
alternative comedy/lifestyles/values ☊ alternative ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
You owe me £68 altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
There's always somebody at home in the evenings. ☊ always ☊
She's always criticizing me. ☊ always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient monuments ☊ ancient ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
Go and get me a pen please. ☊ and ☊
I'll come and see you soon. ☊ and ☊
We stopped and bought some bread. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. ☊ angry ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
the animals and birds of South America ☊ animal ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
I'm sure she does it just to annoy me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoy sb to do sth: It annoys me to see him getting ahead of me. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
Let's do it another time. ☊ another ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb): Come on, answer me! Where were you? ☊ answer ☊
He answered me with a smile. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb sth: Answer me this: how did they know we were here? ☊ answer ☊
Our anticipated arrival time is 8.30. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious (about sth): He seemed anxious about the meeting. ☊ anxious ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
I didn't eat any meat. ☊ any ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Please let me know how many people are coming, if any. ☊ any ☊
He returned home without any of the others. ☊ any ☊
Is there anybody who can help me? ☊ anybody ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
Does anyone else want to come? ☊ anyone ☊
Hardly anyone came. ☊ anyone ☊
If you remember anything at all, please let us know. ☊ anything ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, let's forget about that for the moment. ☊ anyway ☊
The two houses stood 500 metres apart. ☊ apart ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
The whole thing just came apart in my hands. ☊ apart ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
Do you have an appointment? ☊ appointment ☊
to make/keep an appointment ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointment with sb: an appointment with my lawyer ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sth: an appointment for a blood test ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
his appointment as principal ☊ appointment ☊
the appointment of a new captain for the England team ☊ appointment ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
appreciate sth: I'd appreciate some help. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate any comments you might have. ☊ appreciate ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
an appropriate response/measure/method ☊ appropriate ☊
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 ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
Do the plans meet with your approval? ☊ approval ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
approve of sb doing sth: She doesn't approve of me leaving school this year. ☊ approve ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
He gave me an approving nod. ☊ approving ☊
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 ☊
the areas of training and development ☊ area ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
to win/lose an argument ☊ argument ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
argument with sb: She got into an argument with the teacher. ☊ argument ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
an armed robbery ☊ armed ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
armed guards ☊ armed ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
He was armed with a rifle. ☊ armed ☊
The cost would be somewhere around £1 500. ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
The bus came around the bend. ☊ around ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange to do sth: Have you arranged to meet him? ☊ arrange ☊
travel arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement for sth: I'll make arrangements for you to be met at the airport. ☊ arrangement ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
new security arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
We can come to an arrangement over the price. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
plans of the possible seating arrangements ☊ arrangement ☊
the art of flower arrangement ☊ arrangement ☊
I was pleased to hear you arrived home safely. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive early/late for a meeting ☊ arrive ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
modern/contemporary/American art ☊ art ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ 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 ☊
Treat me as a friend. ☊ as ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as me. ☊ as ☊
As you were out, I left a message. ☊ as ☊
She may need some help as she's new. ☊ as ☊
It sounds as though you had a good time. ☊ as if/as though ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
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 of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
I'm ashamed to say that I lied to her. ☊ ashamed ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ ashamed ☊
He took me aside (= away from a group of people) to give me some advice. ☊ aside ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb (+ adv./prep.): They've asked me to dinner. ☊ ask ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: She's asked him to come to the party. ☊ ask ☊
Eric asked me to marry him. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: She asked the students their names. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
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 ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
a sales assistant in a department store ☊ assistant ☊
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. ☊ associate ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. ☊ assume ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
In this example we have assumed a unit price of $10. ☊ assume ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. ☊ assure ☊
I'll be at home all morning. ☊ at ☊
I met her at the hospital. ☊ at ☊
I didn't know at the time of writing (= when I wrote). ☊ at ☊
Somebody threw paint at the prime minister. ☊ at ☊
Can you read a car number plate at fifty metres? ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
The school has come under attack for failing to encourage bright pupils. ☊ attack ☊
The patrol came under attack from all sides. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. ☊ attend ☊
Our children attend the same school. ☊ attend ☊
I have some urgent business to attend to. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
You will automatically get free dental treatment if you are under 18. ☊ automatically ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ available ☊
Temperatures are above/below average for the time of year. ☊ average ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid sb/sth: He's been avoiding me all week. ☊ avoid ☊
She kept avoiding my eyes (= avoided looking at me). ☊ avoid ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
I was still awake when he came to bed. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
The weather last summer was awful. ☊ awful ☊
There's an awful smell in here. ☊ awful ☊
I had an awful job persuading him to come (= it was very difficult). ☊ awful ☊
That name sounds awfully familiar. ☊ awfully ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
Write your name on the back of the cheque. ☊ back ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
Have you been talking about me behind my back? ☊ behind sb's back ☊
If he kicks me, I'll kick him back. ☊ back ☊
We should have turned left five kilometres back. ☊ back ☊
Back at home, her parents were worried. ☊ back ☊
I can't wait to get back home. ☊ back ☊
Please give me my ball back. ☊ back ☊
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
Stand back and give me some room. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
#NAME? ☊ back ☊
Can you give me more background on the company? ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
In the movie they take a journey backwards through time. ☊ backwards ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
He's a bad loser (= he complains when he loses a game). ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
the delicious smell of baking bread ☊ bake ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ☊ ban ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
It's on the north bank of the Thames. ☊ bank ☊
We met at a bar called the Flamingo. ☊ bar ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
Once upon a time there was a princess... ☊ be ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
He had been abroad many times. ☊ be ☊
#NAME? ☊ be ☊
He wants to be (= become) a pilot when he grows up. ☊ 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 ☊
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. ☊ be ☊
be for me, you, etc.: This package is for you. ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. ☊ bear ☊
#NAME? ☊ beat ☊
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). ☊ beat ☊
Nothing beats home cooking. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ 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 ☊
He beat me at chess. ☊ beat ☊
a beautiful woman/face/baby/voice/poem/smell/evening ☊ beautiful ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
I did it because he told me to. ☊ because ☊
#NAME? ☊ become ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
+ noun: She became queen in 1952. ☊ become ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
She's studying to become a teacher. ☊ become ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
It's time for bed (= time to go to sleep). ☊ bed ☊
Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)? ☊ bed ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
He arrived before me. ☊ before ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
The whole summer lay before me. ☊ before ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
I was beginning to think you'd never come. ☊ begin ☊
'Ladies and gentlemen,' he began, 'welcome to the Town Hall.' ☊ begin ☊
She's been working there since the beginning of last summer. ☊ beginning ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes ☊ behaviour ☊
Stay close behind me. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
'Where does she come from?' 'Spain, I believe.' ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Believe me, she's not right for you. ☊ believe ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
The doctor told me to avoid bending and stretching. ☊ bend ☊
#NAME? ☊ bend ☊
the benefits of modern medicine ☊ benefit ☊
For maximum benefit, take the tablets before meals. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
The best we can hope for in the game is a draw. ☊ best ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
bet (sb) (sth) (that...): She bet me £20 that I wouldn't do it. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
The meal couldn't have been better. ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
Don't eat between meals. ☊ between ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
a link between unemployment and crime ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
She took the stage for her big moment. ☊ big ☊
The news came as a big blow. ☊ big ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
a hospital/home birth ☊ birth ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
The dog gave me a playful bite. ☊ bite ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
bitterly disappointed/ashamed ☊ bitterly ☊
If anyone's to blame, it's me. ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Which driver was to blame for the accident? ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. ☊ only have yourself to blame ☊
to lay/put the blame for sth on sb ☊ blame ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
#NAME? ☊ blow ☊
#NAME? ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
The two men were exchanging blows. ☊ blow ☊
Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
Book early to avoid disappointment. ☊ book ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
the city where the protest movement was born ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
Both women were French. ☊ both ☊
Both the women were French. ☊ both ☊
Both of the women were French. ☊ both ☊
I talked to the women. Both of them were French/They were both French. ☊ both ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother to do sth: He didn't even bother to let me know he was coming. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: The thing that bothers me is... ☊ bother ☊
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
bother sb: Stop bothering me when I'm working. ☊ bother ☊
Let me know if he bothers you again. ☊ 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) ☊
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. ☊ bottom ☊
farmers who lived in the valley bottoms ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
We came bottom (= got the worst result) with 12 points. ☊ bottom ☊
You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's easy to understand). ☊ bound ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
a device to measure brain activity during sleep ☊ brain ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
white/brown/wholemeal bread ☊ bread ☊
She had broken the world 100 metres record. ☊ break ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
to break an appointment (= not to come to it) ☊ break ☊
The ship was broken up for scrap metal. ☊ break sth up ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
They've broken off their engagement. ☊ break sth off ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ breath ☊
bad breath (= that smells bad) ☊ breath ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
She gave me a bright smile. ☊ bright ☊
His face was bright with excitement. ☊ bright ☊
Retirement usually brings with it a massive drop in income. ☊ bring ☊
to bring a meeting to an end ☊ bring ☊
Mismanagement had brought the company to the brink of bankruptcy. ☊ bring ☊
Bring it up at the meeting. ☊ bring sth up ☊
#NAME? ☊ bring sb up ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
He brought me back (= gave me a ride home) in his car. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
the broad plains of the American West ☊ broad ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
He was like a brother to me (= very close). ☊ brother ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
She picked me a bunch of flowers. ☊ bunch ☊
I can smell something burning in the kitchen. ☊ burn ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. ☊ bury ☊
the main business of the meeting ☊ business ☊
He has some unfinished business to deal with. ☊ business ☊
Is the trip to Rome business or pleasure? ☊ business ☊
a business investment ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
I'll be too busy to come to the meeting. ☊ busy ☊
busy with sth/sb: Kate's busy with her homework. ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ busy ☊
I'd asked everybody but only two people came. ☊ but ☊
Stop trying to butter me up! ☊ butter sb up ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
If you're thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy. ☊ buy ☊
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth for sb: He bought a new coat for me. ☊ buy ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
They met by chance. ☊ 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 ☊
He walked by me without speaking. ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
We only sell it by the metre. ☊ by ☊
The children came in two by two (= in groups of two). ☊ by ☊
The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet. ☊ by ☊
He hurried by without speaking to me. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
Time goes by so quickly. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet meeting ☊ cabinet ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
a medicine cabinet ☊ cabinet ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: to call the fire department/the police/a doctor/an ambulance ☊ call ☊
My brother called me from Spain last night. ☊ call ☊
I thought I heard somebody calling. ☊ call ☊
call sth: Did somebody call my name? ☊ call ☊
Are you calling me a liar? ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
We call each other by our first names here. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
Were there any calls for me while I was out? ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
We waited inside until things calmed down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
the calm of a summer evening ☊ calm ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
summer camp ☊ camp ☊
the campaign for parliamentary reform ☊ campaign ☊
camping equipment ☊ camping ☊
Please let us know if you cannot attend the meeting. ☊ can ☊
Can I take you home? ☊ can ☊
Can you help me with this box? ☊ can ☊
He can be very tactless sometimes. ☊ can ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
Let's have a game of cards. ☊ card ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
a membership card ☊ card ☊
an appointment card ☊ card ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? ☊ care ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
She moved back home to care for her elderly parents. ☊ care for sb ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
It was careless of me to leave the door open. ☊ careless ☊
Someone had carelessly left a window open. ☊ carelessly ☊
I never carry much money on me. ☊ carry ☊
Let me carry your case for you. ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
When does her case come before the court? ☊ case ☊
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. ☊ case ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
members of the cast ☊ cast ☊
a medieval castle ☊ castle ☊
catch sth: to catch measles ☊ catch ☊
His arrival caught me by surprise. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
'Throw me over that towel, will you?' 'OK. Catch!' ☊ catch ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease to do sth: You never cease to amaze me! ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
He ordered his men to cease fire (= stop shooting). ☊ cease ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
Central America/Europe/Asia ☊ central ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
Without treatment, she will almost certainly die. ☊ certainly ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb (to sth): Mike challenged me to a game of chess. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
The members left the council chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance that...: There's a slight chance that he'll be back in time. ☊ chance ☊
Jeff deceived me once already—I won't give him a second chance. ☊ chance ☊
chance to do sth: Please give me a chance to explain. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
Chess is not a game of chance. ☊ chance ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
change sth (to sth): Marie changed her name when she got married. ☊ change ☊
She changed her name to his. ☊ change ☊
Rick hasn't changed. He looks exactly the same as he did at school. ☊ change ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ change your/sb's mind ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
a change of government ☊ change ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Finishing early was a welcome change. ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
He will be sent back to England to face a charge of (= to be on trial for) armed robbery. ☊ charge ☊
We have to make a small charge for refreshments. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb sth (for sth): He only charged me half price. ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
Are you accusing me of being a cheat? ☊ cheat ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. ☊ check ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
My parents are always checking up on me. ☊ check up on sb ☊
a chemical element ☊ chemical ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
the university's chemistry department ☊ chemistry ☊
chew sth (up): teeth designed for chewing meat ☊ chew ☊
men, women and children ☊ child ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ 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 ☊
The menu has a good choice of desserts. ☊ choice ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
The company reserves the right to cancel this agreement in certain circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
Mexico City ☊ city ☊
The city turned out to welcome the victorious team home. ☊ city ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
You could have claimed the cost of the hotel room from your insurance. ☊ claim ☊
A lot of lost property is never claimed. ☊ claim ☊
He claimed political asylum. ☊ claim ☊
it is claimed that...: It was claimed that some doctors were working 80 hours a week. ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
We were in the same class at school. ☊ class ☊
He came top of the class. ☊ class ☊
See me after class. ☊ class ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. ☊ clean ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean. ☊ clean ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
clear (to sb) (that)...: It was quite clear to me that she was lying. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
As the dust cleared, we saw that the whole ceiling had come down. ☊ clear ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
It's your turn to clear the table (= to take away the dirty plates, etc. after a meal). ☊ clear ☊
It's time to clear up. ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
Clear up your own mess! ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
By lap two Walker was two metres clear of the rest of the runners. ☊ clear ☊
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. ☊ clerk ☊
He's too clever by half, if you ask me (= it annoys me or makes me suspicious). ☊ clever ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cameras clicked away. ☊ click ☊
#NAME? ☊ click ☊
They wanted to move to a warmer climate. ☊ climate ☊
Membership is climbing steadily. ☊ climb ☊
As they climbed higher, the air became cooler. ☊ climb ☊
The meeting will close at 10.00 p.m. ☊ close ☊
close sth: to close a meeting/debate ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
We are close to signing the agreement. ☊ close ☊
She closely resembled her mother at the same age. ☊ closely ☊
I bought some new clothes for the trip. ☊ clothes ☊
The club has/have voted to admit new members. ☊ club ☊
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. ☊ coast ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
to give sb a cold look/stare/welcome ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ 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 ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
He came to power in 2006. ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). ☊ come ☊
#NAME? ☊ come ☊
The handle came loose. ☊ come ☊
Everything will come right in the end. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
The rains came too late to do any good. ☊ come ☊
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
We've come 50 miles this morning. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
The children came running into the room. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
She comes to work by bus. ☊ come ☊
My son is coming home soon. ☊ come ☊
Come here! ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
Here comes Jo! (= Jo is coming) ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: They're coming to stay for a week. ☊ come ☊
They continued until they came to a river. ☊ come ☊
What time did you come (= to my house)? ☊ come ☊
Spring came late this year. ☊ come ☊
Have any letters come for me? ☊ come ☊
Help came at last. ☊ come ☊
The CD comes complete with all the words of the songs. ☊ come ☊
The time has come (= now is the moment) to act. ☊ come ☊
come for sth: I've come for my book. ☊ come ☊
come about sth: I've come about my book. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: I've come to get my book. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: He came looking for me. ☊ come ☊
I've only come for an hour. ☊ come ☊
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
We watched the sun come up. ☊ come up ☊
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. ☊ come up ☊
We'll let you know if any vacancies come up. ☊ come up ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
The bill came to $30. ☊ come to sth ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
This nail won't come out. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
Will the colour come out (= become faint or disappear) if I wash it? ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
The rain stopped and the sun came out. ☊ come out ☊
The full story came out at the trial. ☊ come out ☊
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. ☊ come out ☊
Come on! We don't have much time. ☊ come on ☊
Come on! Try once more. ☊ come on ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
When does the heating come on? ☊ come on ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
A button had come off my coat. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
Does this hood come off? ☊ come off ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
Much of our butter comes from New Zealand. ☊ come from sth ☊
This wool comes from goats, not sheep. ☊ come from sth ☊
This poem comes from his new book. ☊ come from sth ☊
Where does her attitude come from? ☊ come from sth ☊
Where's that smell coming from? ☊ come from sth ☊
He comes from a family of actors. ☊ come from sth ☊
Her hair comes down to her waist. ☊ come down ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
I came across children sleeping under bridges. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
She comes from London. ☊ come from... ☊
Where do you come from? ☊ come from... ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
a romantic comedy ☊ comedy ☊
slapstick comedy ☊ comedy ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
He has command of 1 200 men. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
There were many disagreements over the command of the peacekeeping forces. ☊ command ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ command ☊
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). ☊ command ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
She made helpful comments on my work. ☊ comment ☊
The director was not available for comment. ☊ comment ☊
He handed me the document without comment. ☊ comment ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
He refused to comment until after the trial. ☊ comment ☊
We were just commenting on how well you look. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
the commercial heart of the city ☊ commercial ☊
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 ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
commercial baby foods ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Most crimes are committed by young men. ☊ commit ☊
appalling crimes committed against innocent children ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
the government's commitment to public services ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
a committee member/a member of the committee ☊ committee ☊
a committee meeting ☊ committee ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
He's coming with me for company. ☊ company ☊
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women ☊ 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) ☊
competitive games/sports ☊ competitive ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
We were in complete agreement. ☊ complete ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
I've completely forgotten her name. ☊ completely ☊
a complex argument/problem/subject ☊ complex ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude with sth: The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
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 terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
a medical condition ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ 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 ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
armed/military conflict ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
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 ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
There was nothing to connect him with the crime. ☊ connect ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
jobs connected with the environment ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
I made a conscious effort to get there on time. ☊ conscious ☊
environmentally conscious ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
I'd like some time to consider. ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ 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 ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ 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 ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
monthly contributions to the pension scheme ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
the volume control of a CD player ☊ control ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
This knob controls the volume. ☊ control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
a controlled environment ☊ controlled ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
He cooked lunch for me. ☊ cook ☊
cook sb sth: He cooked me lunch. ☊ cook ☊
He has been cool towards me ever since we had that argument. ☊ cool ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
a copy of 'The Times' ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
the core of the argument ☊ core ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
Do you have the correct time? ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
the environmental cost of nuclear power ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: The meal cost us about £40. ☊ cost ☊
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). ☊ cost ☊
She said that she couldn't come. ☊ could ☊
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' ☊ could ☊
You could always try his home number. ☊ could ☊
They could have let me know they were going to be late! ☊ could ☊
a council member/meeting ☊ council ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
I saw a couple of men get out. ☊ couple ☊
I've seen her a couple of times before. ☊ couple ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
'Can I come, too?' 'Course you can.' ☊ of course ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
The case took five years to come to court (= to be heard by the court). ☊ court ☊
#NAME? ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
#NAME? ☊ crash ☊
#NAME? ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
You're so beautiful you're driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
an increase in violent crime ☊ crime ☊
the fight against crime ☊ crime ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
petty/serious crime ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
He turned to crime when he dropped out of school. ☊ crime ☊
The crime rate is rising. ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
crime figures/statistics ☊ crime ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
to commit a crime (= do sth illegal) ☊ crime ☊
The massacre was a crime against humanity. ☊ crime ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
an expert in crisis management ☊ crisis ☊
In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to. ☊ crisis ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
a critical comment/report ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ 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 ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. ☊ cross ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
a cruel punishment/joke ☊ cruel ☊
She cried out his name. ☊ cry out/cry out sth ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
We are living in a consumer 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 ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
It is the custom in that country for women to marry young. ☊ custom ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
the customer service department ☊ customer ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
I usually cycle home through the park. ☊ cycle ☊
Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage. ☊ damage ☊
The old house smells of damp. ☊ damp ☊
Those marks above the window look like damp to me. ☊ damp ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
He asked me to dance. ☊ dance ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. ☊ dare ☊
He was handsome with dark eyes. ☊ dark ☊
a dark handsome stranger ☊ dark ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
What time does it get dark in summer? ☊ dark ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The college dates back to medieval times. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
Take the medicine three times a day. ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
He was shot dead by a gunman outside his home. ☊ dead ☊
to become/go deaf ☊ deaf ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
The deal fell through (= no agreement was reached). ☊ deal ☊
It took a great deal of time. ☊ deal ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. ☊ defeat ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
the Department of Defense ☊ defence ☊
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 ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
I definitely remember sending the letter. ☊ definitely ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
There's no time for delay. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
delighted to do sth: I'd be absolutely delighted to come. ☊ delighted ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
to meet the demand for a product ☊ demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
the departure lounge/time/gate ☊ departure ☊
'Is he coming?' 'That depends. He may not have the time.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. ☊ depress ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
They dug down to a depth of two metres. ☊ depth ☊
Many dolphins can dive to depths of 200 metres. ☊ 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 ☊
describe sb/sth (to/for sb): Can you describe him to me? ☊ describe ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
floral/abstract/geometric designs ☊ design ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
the design and development of new products ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
design sth for sb/sth: They asked me to design a poster for the campaign. ☊ design ☊
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. ☊ desire ☊
The medicine did not achieve the desired effect. ☊ desire ☊
Somewhere out there was a desperate man, cold, hungry, hunted. ☊ desperate ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. ☊ detail ☊
They didn't give any details about the game. ☊ detail ☊
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' ☊ detail ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
a commercial/business/housing development ☊ development ☊
He bought the land for development. ☊ development ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. ☊ development ☊
a baby's development in the womb ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
career development ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
#NAME? ☊ die ☊
#NAME? ☊ die ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
We measured the difference in temperature. ☊ difference ☊
The rain didn't make much difference to the game. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
People often give very different accounts of the same event. ☊ different ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
My boss is making life very difficult for me. ☊ difficult ☊
a difficult child/customer/boss ☊ difficult ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
I think I'll do some digging in the garden. ☊ dig ☊
It's time for dinner. ☊ dinner ☊
What time do you serve dinner? ☊ dinner ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work. ☊ direct ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
Tom went off in the direction of home. ☊ direction ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Even friends disagree sometimes. ☊ disagree ☊
Some people disagree with this argument. ☊ disagree ☊
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 ☊
disappear from sth: The child disappeared from his home some time after four. ☊ disappear ☊
disappointed (at/by sth): They were bitterly disappointed at the result of the game. ☊ disappointed ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ 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 ☊
environmental disasters ☊ disaster ☊
Disaster struck when the wheel came off. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. ☊ discover ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
They met to discuss the possibility of working together. ☊ discuss ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of 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 ☊
The idea fills me with disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
What a disgusting smell! ☊ disgusting ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
This column displays the title of the mail message. ☊ display ☊
a distance of 200 kilometres ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
Our parents live some distance away (= quite far away). ☊ distance ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
We can distinguish five meanings of the word 'mad'. ☊ distinguish ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
I'm doing some research on the subject. ☊ do ☊
Let's do (= meet for) lunch. ☊ do ☊
The company ought to do something about the poor service. ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
If they can't get it to us in time, we'll just have to do without. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
an appointment at the doctor's ☊ doctor ☊
legal documents ☊ document ☊
travel documents ☊ document ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
Save the document before closing. ☊ document ☊
You will be paid in American dollars. ☊ dollar ☊
domestic affairs/politics ☊ domestic ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
domestic appliances ☊ domestic ☊
domestic chores ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
the door frame ☊ door ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
a double-page advertisement ☊ double ☊
His income is double hers. ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
He's made some great movies. There's no doubt about it. ☊ no doubt ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
doubt (that)...: I never doubted (that) she would come. ☊ doubt ☊
Have you got me down for the trip? ☊ down ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president 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 ☊
Give me a dozen, please. ☊ dozen ☊
dozen of sth: I've been there dozens of times. ☊ dozen ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
a costume/historical, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
dramatic results/developments/news ☊ dramatic ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
She drew me onto the balcony. ☊ draw ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
dress sb (for/in/as sth): He was dressed as a woman (= he was wearing women's clothes). ☊ dress ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
The children are enough to drive me to drink. ☊ drink ☊
They came home the worse for drink (= drunk). ☊ drink ☊
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. ☊ drive ☊
Could you drive me home? ☊ drive ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
The car comes equipped with a driver's airbag. ☊ driver ☊
#NAME? ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
teenagers experimenting with drugs ☊ drug ☊
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. ☊ drug ☊
The drug has some bad side effects. ☊ drug ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
The first half of the game was pretty dull. ☊ dull ☊
There's never a dull moment when John's around. ☊ dull ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
The company owes a duty of care to its customers. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
What time do you go off duty? ☊ on/off duty ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
She whispered something in his ear. ☊ ear ☊
my earliest memories ☊ early ☊
We meet the hero quite early in the film. ☊ early ☊
The bus came five minutes early. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
She earned a living as a part-time secretary. ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His victory in the tournament earned him $50 000. ☊ earn ☊
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. ☊ earth ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled. ☊ ease ☊
Learning languages doesn't come easily to him. ☊ easily ☊
He didn't make it easy for me to leave. ☊ easy ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
eat sth: I don't eat meat. ☊ eat ☊
Would you like something to eat? ☊ eat ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
the government's economic policy ☊ economic ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
the Education Department ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
the effect of heat on metal ☊ effect ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
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 ☊
efficient heating equipment ☊ efficient ☊
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. ☊ efficient ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
You've got some egg on your shirt. ☊ egg ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
Either he could not come or he did not want to. ☊ either ☊
the newly elected government ☊ elect ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
electrical equipment/appliances ☊ electrical ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
Ask somebody else to help you. ☊ else ☊
Why didn't you come? Everybody else was there. ☊ else ☊
He either forgot or else decided not to come. ☊ or else ☊
to send a message by email ☊ email ☊
email (sb): Patrick emailed me yesterday. ☊ email ☊
email sth (to sb): I'll email the documents to her. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. ☊ embarrassment ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
emerge (from sth): The swimmer emerged from the lake. ☊ emerge ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
He emerged from the shadows. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge (into sth): We emerged into bright sunlight. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
it emerges that...: It emerged that the company was going to be sold. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
the emerging markets of South Asia ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
government employees ☊ employee ☊
to be in paid employment ☊ employment ☊
full-time/part-time employment ☊ employment ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
As it got later, the streets became empty. ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
an empty gesture aimed at pleasing the crowds ☊ empty ☊
She emptied her mind of all thoughts of home. ☊ empty ☊
a new programme to enable older people to study at college ☊ enable ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
a few words of encouragement ☊ encouragement ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. ☊ encouragement ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
The meeting came to an end (= finished). ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
You've got something on the end of your nose. ☊ end ☊
We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. ☊ end ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
It's a waste of time and energy. ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
an enormous amount of time ☊ enormous ☊
Is there enough room for me? ☊ enough ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
'He's a politician, remember.' 'Enough said.' ☊ enough said ☊
I hadn't trained enough for the game. ☊ enough ☊
He seemed pleasant enough to me. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
There will be live entertainment at the party. ☊ entertainment ☊
It was typical family entertainment. ☊ entertainment ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
Local entertainments are listed in the newspaper. ☊ entertainment ☊
The show was good entertainment value. ☊ entertainment ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
an enthusiastic welcome ☊ enthusiastic ☊
I'll meet you at the main entrance. ☊ entrance ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
American entry into the war ☊ entry ☊
a pleasant working/learning environment ☊ environment ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
the political environment ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
the Department of the Environment ☊ environment ☊
measures to protect the environment ☊ environment ☊
pollution of the environment ☊ environment ☊
damage to the environment ☊ environment ☊
the environmental impact of pollution ☊ environmental ☊
environmental issues/problems ☊ environmental ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
environmental damage ☊ environmental ☊
environmental influences ☊ environmental ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ environmental ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
A metre equals 39.38 inches. ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
We try to treat every member of staff equally. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen ☊ equipment ☊
office equipment ☊ equipment ☊
new equipment for the sports club ☊ equipment ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ 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 ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
#NAME? ☊ escape ☊
I love Rome, especially in the spring. ☊ especially ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
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 ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The pattern is essentially the same in all cases. ☊ essentially ☊
Let's establish some ground rules. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
Remember to take some paper, a pen, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter). ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
Come over on Thursday evening. ☊ evening ☊
Evening was falling by the time we reached the house. ☊ evening ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
Every single time he calls, I'm out. ☊ every ☊
They were watching her every movement. ☊ every ☊
The teacher commented on everyone's work. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
My family means everything to me. ☊ everything ☊
He follows me everywhere. ☊ everywhere ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. ☊ exaggerated ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ 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 ☊
It is a perfect example of a medieval castle. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
an excellent meal ☊ excellent ☊
You can all come? Excellent! ☊ excellent ☊
They all came except Matt. ☊ except ☊
Our dresses were the same except mine was red. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Would you like my old TV in exchange for this camera? ☊ exchange ☊
The two men exchanged blows (= hit each other). ☊ exchange ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement ☊ excitement ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
There was a note of excitement in his voice. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. ☊ exclude ☊
Late again! What's your excuse this time? ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sth: Please excuse the mess. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, could you let me through? ☊ excuse me ☊
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. ☊ excuse me ☊
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. ☊ excuse me ☊
an executive car/home ☊ executive ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
On his retirement the post will cease to exist. ☊ exist ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
Metals expand when they are heated. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. ☊ expect ☊
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. ☊ expect ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
The garden was transformed at great expense. ☊ expense ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
to take a client out for a meal on expenses ☊ expense ☊
Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair. ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
He seems to have had some sort of religious experience. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
I experienced a moment of panic as I boarded the plane. ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
proved by experiment ☊ experiment ☊
laboratory experiments ☊ experiment ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
The results of the experiment were inconclusive. ☊ experiment ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
I've never cooked this before so it's an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! ☊ expert ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. ☊ express ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
He wanted to cook something extra special for dinner that night. ☊ extra ☊
an extraordinary achievement ☊ extraordinary ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
The heat in the desert was extreme. ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
Their ideas are too extreme for me. ☊ extreme ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
She found it extremely difficult to get a job. ☊ extremely ☊
Their new CD is selling extremely well. ☊ extremely ☊
I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her. ☊ extremely ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
Mark knew he had behaved extremely badly. ☊ extremely ☊
I have something in my eye. ☊ eye ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
I'm fed up of seeing the same old faces every time we go out! ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
The two have never met face to face before. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
#NAME? ☊ face ☊
She was happy apart from the fact that she could not return home. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
fail to do sth: He failed to keep the appointment. ☊ fail ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
The attempt was doomed to failure. ☊ failure ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
a faint glow/glimmer/light ☊ faint ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
His breathing became faint. ☊ faint ☊
A fair number of people came a long. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
The punishment was very fair. ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
'You should really have asked me first.' 'Right, okay, fair comment.' ☊ fair ☊
He has always treated me very fairly. ☊ fairly ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
#NAME? ☊ fall ☊
#NAME? ☊ fall ☊
#NAME? ☊ fall ☊
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. ☊ fall ☊
#NAME? ☊ fall ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ fall ☊
a big fall in unemployment ☊ fall ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
to rise/shoot to fame overnight ☊ fame ☊
Andrew Lloyd Webber of 'Evita' fame (= famous for 'Evita') ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
Some families have farmed in this area for hundreds of years. ☊ family ☊
family entertainment ☊ family ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
I think she fancies me. ☊ fancy ☊
She always gives us far too much homework. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
Have you come far? ☊ far ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
a fast response time ☊ fast ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
You've been like a father to me. ☊ father ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
I'll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. ☊ favourite ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
They undertook to make their judgement without fear or favour. ☊ without fear or favour ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
membership fees ☊ fee ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
#NAME? ☊ feel ☊
#NAME? ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
#NAME? ☊ feel ☊
#NAME? ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
#NAME? ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
a feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
fellow members/citizens/workers ☊ fellow ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
fetch sb sth: Could you fetch me my bag? ☊ fetch ☊
Could you give me a few more details? ☊ few ☊
I've been there quite a few times. ☊ quite a few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
It's the fifth time that I've been to America. ☊ fifth ☊
fight (against sth): the fight against crime ☊ fight ☊
I had a fight with the ticket machine, which was being temperamental. ☊ fight ☊
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
She put a new film in her camera. ☊ film ☊
a horror/documentary/feature film ☊ film ☊
film sth: It took them six weeks to film the documentary. ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
No one could have predicted the final outcome. ☊ final ☊
The players met in last year's final. ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
Are you finally going to tell me why I'm here? ☊ finally ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
the finance director/department ☊ finance ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
It's about time you sorted out your finances. ☊ finance ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me my bag? ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
This is a fine (= terrible) mess we're in! ☊ fine ☊
finish (sth): Haven't you finished your homework yet? ☊ finish ☊
I'll just finish the chapter then I'll come. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
#NAME? ☊ finish ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Their vehicle came under fire (= was being shot at). ☊ fire ☊
He ordered his men to hold their fire (= not to shoot). ☊ fire ☊
Sam had lit a fire to welcome us home. ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
The officer ordered his men to fire. ☊ fire ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
'No,' she repeated, her voice firmer this time. ☊ firm ☊
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. ☊ firm ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
When did you first meet him? ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
First of all, let me ask you something. ☊ first of all ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
Something doesn't quite fit here. ☊ fit ☊
The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
#NAME? ☊ fit ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
It was a meal fit for a king (= of very good quality). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
Give me five! ☊ give sb five ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
people living on fixed incomes ☊ fixed ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
The American flag was flying. ☊ flag ☊
the tiny yellow flame of a match ☊ flame ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
The building was in flames (= was burning). ☊ flame ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
#NAME? ☊ flash ☊
a camera with a built-in flash ☊ flash ☊
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. ☊ flavour ☊
the smell of rotting flesh ☊ flesh ☊
We're booked on the same flight. ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
The smell of new bread floated up from the kitchen. ☊ float ☊
Beautiful music came floating out of the window. ☊ float ☊
the Thames flood barrier ☊ flood ☊
#NAME? ☊ flood ☊
#NAME? ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
There will be heavy rain with flooding in some areas. ☊ flooding ☊
I picked some flowers. ☊ flower ☊
a flower arrangement ☊ flower ☊
Doesn't time fly? ☊ fly ☊
fly by/past: Summer has just flown by. ☊ fly ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
#NAME? ☊ fly ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
#NAME? ☊ fly ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
#NAME? ☊ fold ☊
Her eyes followed him everywhere (= she was looking at him all the time). ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth with sth: Follow your treatment with plenty of rest. ☊ follow ☊
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
We came on foot (= we walked). ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ 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 ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
He came to me for advice. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
The box is too heavy for me to lift. ☊ for ☊
a member of the security forces ☊ force ☊
rebel/government forces ☊ force ☊
a member of the sales force ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. ☊ force ☊
force sb: He didn't force me—I wanted to go. ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
forget (about sth): 'Why weren't you at the meeting?' 'Sorry—I forgot.' ☊ forget ☊
forget sth/sb: I forgot my purse (= I did not remember to bring it). ☊ forget ☊
'Hey, don't forget me!' (= don't leave without me) ☊ forget ☊
Aren't you forgetting something? (= I think you have forgotten to do sth) ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
He formed a band with some friends from school. ☊ form ☊
a newly-formed political party ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
Games can help children learn to form letters. ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
The teams formed up into lines. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
in former times ☊ former ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
This beautiful old building has been restored to its former glory. ☊ former ☊
the former world champion ☊ former ☊
my former boss/colleague/wife ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa ☊ formerly ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
I have had the good fortune to work with some brilliant directors. ☊ fortune ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
They ran forward to welcome her. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
It was decided to bring the meeting forward two weeks. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
a forward pass (= in a sports game) ☊ forward ☊
the frame of an aircraft/a car/a bicycle ☊ frame ☊
The bed frame is made of pine. ☊ frame ☊
a picture frame ☊ frame ☊
aluminium window frames ☊ frame ☊
I'm going to paint the door frame white. ☊ frame ☊
The photograph had been framed. ☊ frame ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
He stood there, head back, framed against the blue sky. ☊ frame ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
You can't expect people to work for free (= without payment). ☊ free ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
She has always given freely of her time. ☊ freely ☊
These meals are ideal for home freezing. ☊ freeze ☊
Some fruits freeze better than others. ☊ freeze ☊
Every time she opens the window we all freeze. ☊ freeze ☊
Two men froze to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sb: Two men were frozen to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
#NAME? ☊ freeze ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. ☊ fresh ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Could we order some fresh coffee? ☊ fresh ☊
She's an old friend (= I have known her a long time). ☊ friend ☊
friendly to/toward(s) sb: Everyone was very friendly towards me. ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly smile/welcome ☊ friendly ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
a friendly argument ☊ friendly ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
The high prices have frightened off many customers. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
documents from the sixteenth century ☊ from ☊
100 metres from the scene of the accident ☊ from ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
the smell of bacon frying ☊ fry ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
measures to achieve full employment ☊ full ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
No more for me, thanks—I'm full up. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. ☊ make fun of sb/sth ☊
This game looks fun! ☊ fun ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ function ☊
government funds ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
a government-funded programme ☊ fund ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
Hard work is fundamental to success. ☊ fundamental ☊
A funny thing happened to me today. ☊ funny ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? ☊ funny ☊
We need to buy some new furniture. ☊ furniture ☊
Two miles further on we came to a small town. ☊ further ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
He met his future wife at law school. ☊ future ☊
a £3 000 gain from our investment ☊ gain ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
two games all (= both players have won two games) ☊ game ☊
the Olympic Games ☊ game ☊
card games ☊ game ☊
board games ☊ game ☊
a game of chance/skill ☊ game ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
We're going to the ball game (= baseball game). ☊ game ☊
to play a game of chess ☊ game ☊
Saturday's League game against Swansea ☊ game ☊
Let's have a game of table tennis. ☊ game ☊
They're in training for the big game. ☊ game ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
a garage mechanic ☊ garage ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
#NAME? ☊ gather ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
The plan was generally welcomed. ☊ generally ☊
Let's talk just about investment generally. ☊ generally ☊
to generate income/profit ☊ generate ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
generous (with sth): to be generous with your time ☊ generous ☊
a generous helping of meat ☊ generous ☊
He wrote a very generous assessment of my work. ☊ generous ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
Gentlemen of the jury! ☊ gentleman ☊
Can I help you, gentlemen? ☊ gentleman ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
We must be getting home; it's past midnight. ☊ get ☊
We'd better call a taxi and get you home. ☊ get ☊
What time did you get here? ☊ get ☊
He got his sister to help him with his homework. ☊ get ☊
#NAME? ☊ get ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
Somebody get a doctor! ☊ get ☊
Try to get some sleep. ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
What time did you get back last night? ☊ get back ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
She had given the assignment an A. ☊ give ☊
Give me a call tomorrow. ☊ give ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
She gave a reading from her latest volume of poetry. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: You've given me your cold. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth (for sth): How much will you give me for the car? ☊ give ☊
Give me your name and address. ☊ give ☊
I was hoping you would give me a job. ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
Could you give me back my pen? ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Could you give me my pen back? ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
Give it me back! ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
The flowers gave off a fragrant perfume. ☊ give off sth ☊
I give up—tell me the answer. ☊ give up ☊
She was glad when the meeting was over. ☊ glad ☊
He was glad he'd come. ☊ glad ☊
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. ☊ glad ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
#NAME? ☊ go ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
#NAME? ☊ go ☊
I have to go to Rome on business. ☊ go ☊
Are you going home for Christmas? ☊ go ☊
#NAME? ☊ go ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
The smell still hasn't gone away. ☊ go away ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
Things will get easier as time goes by. ☊ go by ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
'I've ordered some drinks.' 'Good man!' ☊ 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 ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
good (to sb): He was very good to me when I was ill. ☊ good ☊
good (of sb) (to do sth): It was very good of you to come. ☊ good ☊
He comes from a good family. ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
Did you have a good time in London? ☊ good ☊
It's a good thing (= it's lucky) you came early. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
Say goodbye to Mary for me. ☊ goodbye ☊
Kiss me goodbye! ☊ goodbye ☊
to lead/form a government ☊ government ☊
the last Conservative government ☊ government ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
She has resigned from the Government. ☊ government ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
a government department/agency/grant ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
central/federal government ☊ government ☊
strong government ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
Someone grabbed me from behind. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
She's always trying to grab the limelight. ☊ grab ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
America's grain exports ☊ grain ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
We had a great time in Madrid. ☊ great ☊
Sherlock Holmes, the great detective ☊ great ☊
This represents a great achievement. ☊ great ☊
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. ☊ great ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
2 metres above/below ground ☊ ground ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
You've grown since the last time I saw you! ☊ grow ☊
#NAME? ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
#NAME? ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. ☊ grow up ☊
It's time you grew up. ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
He gave me a guarantee that it would never happen again. ☊ guarantee ☊
The television comes with a year's guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee (that...): There's no guarantee that she'll come (= she may not come). ☊ guarantee ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
#NAME? ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
'He didn't see me, I guess.' ☊ guess ☊
guess sth: Guess what! He's asked me out! ☊ guess ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. ☊ gun ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
a gentle tap with a hammer ☊ hammer ☊
He struck her on the head with a hammer. ☊ hammer ☊
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). ☊ hand ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
Give me your hand (= hold my hand) while we cross the road. ☊ hand ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
It's the best thing that has ever happened to me. ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
He will be more than happy to come with us. ☊ happy ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
happy (that)...: I'm happy (that) you could come. ☊ happy ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
She gave me a hard stare. ☊ hard ☊
He said some very hard things to me. ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
Times were hard at the end of the war. ☊ hard ☊
She hardly ever calls me (= almost never). ☊ hardly ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ hate ☊
I hate coming home late. ☊ hate ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
She had some friends with her. ☊ have ☊
We had some friends to dinner last night. ☊ have ☊
have sb/sth + adj.: I want to have everything ready in good time. ☊ have ☊
I'm having treatment for my back problem. ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
Mary had her back to me. ☊ have ☊
have sth: I've got a lot of homework tonight. ☊ have ☊
Have you got time to call him? ☊ have ☊
Do you have a client named Peters? ☊ have ☊
In 2008 the party had 10 000 members. ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
Had I known that (= if I had known that) I would never have come. ☊ have ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
She resigned as head of department. ☊ head ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
She nodded her head in agreement. ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
The meal worked out at $20 a head. ☊ a/per head ☊
Let's head back home. ☊ head ☊
Red wine gives me a headache. ☊ headache ☊
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. ☊ heal ☊
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. ☊ health ☊
mental health ☊ health ☊
the Department of Health ☊ health ☊
sb/sth is heard to do sth: She has been heard to make threats to her former lover. ☊ hear ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
to hear both sides of the argument ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
My brother is much heavier than me. ☊ heavy ☊
I wouldn't go there in the height of summer. ☊ height ☊
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. ☊ height ☊
It is almost 2 metres in height. ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
to be of medium/average height ☊ height ☊
Say hello to Liz for me. ☊ hello ☊
help yourself/sb to sth: Can I help you to some more salad? ☊ help ☊
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ 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 ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She screamed for help. ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
to seek financial/legal/medical, etc. help ☊ help ☊
The offer of help came too late. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful (for sb) (to do sth): It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself. ☊ helpful ☊
Meg loves her job. ☊ her ☊
Come over here. ☊ here ☊
Here comes the bus. ☊ here ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
His eyes met hers. ☊ hers ☊
She told me the news herself. ☊ herself ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
He seemed to hesitate a second. ☊ hesitate ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
#NAME? ☊ hide ☊
She struggled to hide her disappointment. ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
Peter ought to be ashamed of himself. ☊ himself ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
James has sold his car. ☊ his ☊
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 ☊
ancient/medieval/modern history ☊ history ☊
He has a history of violent crime. ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth: My parents never used to hit me. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
The meeting will be held in the community centre. ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
a holiday cottage/home/resort ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
We went on holiday together last summer. ☊ holiday ☊
the holy city of Mecca ☊ holy ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
He had always wanted a real home with a wife and children. ☊ home ☊
I often think about my friends back home. ☊ home ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
We are not far from my home now. ☊ home ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
She leaves home at 7 every day. ☊ home ☊
the family home ☊ home ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
Nowadays a lot of people work from home. ☊ home ☊
I'll call you from home later. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
a holiday/summer home ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
Oh no, I left my purse at home. ☊ at home ☊
He lived at home (= with his parents) until he was thirty. ☊ at home ☊
Sit down and make yourself at home. ☊ at home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
Come on, it's time to go home. ☊ home ☊
What time did you get home last night? ☊ home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
It was a lovely day so I walked home. ☊ home ☊
Anna will drive me home after work. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I like to stay home in the evenings. ☊ home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
How much homework do you get? ☊ homework ☊
I have to write up the notes for homework. ☊ homework ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
She was hoping against hope that there'd been some mistake. ☊ hope against hope (that...) ☊
'Nobody blames you.' 'I should hope not!' ☊ I should hope so/not, so I should hope ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
There is still a glimmer of hope. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. ☊ horror ☊
He had to go to the hospital for treatment. ☊ hospital ☊
a psychiatric/mental hospital ☊ hospital ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
a hot dry summer ☊ hot ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
Her cheeks were hot with embarrassment. ☊ hot ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
the housing department ☊ housing ☊
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him. ☊ how ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
How about going for a meal? ☊ how about...? ☊
How about we go for a meal? ☊ how about...? ☊
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' ☊ how come? ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
Firefighters formed a human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety. ☊ 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 ☊
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. ☊ hundred ☊
Men died in their hundreds. ☊ hundred ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
When they asked me if I wanted the job, I said yes. ☊ I ☊
What's the idea of the game? ☊ idea ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
I had some idea of what the job would be like. ☊ idea ☊
An evening at home watching TV is not my idea of a good time. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ 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 ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
If metal gets hot it expands. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
If you ask me, she's too scared to do it. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
I'll go if you're going. If not (= if you are not) I'd rather stay at home. ☊ if not ☊
If only I knew her name. ☊ if only ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
the mentally ill (= people with a mental illness) ☊ ill ☊
mental illness ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
stereotyped images of women in children's books ☊ image ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The prospects for the immediate future are good. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
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 ☊
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment ☊ impact ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). ☊ impact ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
I have an important announcement to make. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
important (to sb): It's very important to me that you should be there. ☊ important ☊
an important member of the team ☊ important ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
It's impossible for me to be there before eight. ☊ impossible ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
sb is impressed that...: I was impressed that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvements to the bus service ☊ improvement ☊
in spring/summer/autumn/winter ☊ in ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
three metres in length ☊ in ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
She's a few inches taller than me. ☊ inch ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
We all went, me included. ☊ include ☊
people on high/low incomes ☊ income ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
higher/middle/lower income groups ☊ income ☊
an increase of 2p in the pound on income tax ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
Going away to college has made me much more independent. ☊ independent ☊
Students should aim to become more independent of their teachers. ☊ independent ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
Mozambique became independent in 1975. ☊ independent ☊
independent (of sb/sth): The two departments work independently of each other. ☊ independently ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ 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 ☊
to find something out by indirect methods ☊ indirect ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
indoor games ☊ indoor ☊
the world indoor 200 metres champion ☊ indoor ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
He committed the crime under the influence of drugs. ☊ influence ☊
Don't let me influence you either way. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
The leaflet informs customers about healthy eating. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
The new management intends to institute a number of changes. ☊ institute ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
instruments of torture ☊ instrument ☊
Is he learning an instrument? ☊ instrument ☊
brass/stringed, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
the instrument panel ☊ instrument ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
interest charges/payments ☊ interest ☊
The subject is of no interest to me at all. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
Can't we do something more interesting? ☊ interesting ☊
Our survey produced some interesting results. ☊ interesting ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
The game was interrupted several times by rain. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
Come into the house. ☊ into ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
A slow theme introduces the first movement. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
investment income ☊ investment ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
a minimum investment of $10 000 ☊ investment ☊
a high return on my investments ☊ investment ☊
Our investments are not doing well. ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
A microwave is a good investment. ☊ investment ☊
invite sb to do sth: They have invited me to go to Paris with them. ☊ invite ☊
invite sb to do sth: Readers are invited to email their comments to us. ☊ invite ☊
involve sth: Any investment involves an element of risk. ☊ involve ☊
Many of the crimes involved drugs. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
to be/become/get involved in politics ☊ involved ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I found her extremely irritating ☊ irritating ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ 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 ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
When the factory closes, it will mean 500 people losing their jobs. ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
Stop it, you're hurting me! ☊ it ☊
Hi, it's me! ☊ it ☊
It's impossible to get there in time. ☊ it ☊
She finds it boring at home. ☊ it ☊
It's a long time since they left. ☊ it ☊
It's quite warm at the moment. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery. ☊ jewellery ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
Many women are in part-time jobs. ☊ job ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
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 ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). ☊ joke ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. ☊ judge ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
good/poor/sound judgement ☊ judgement ☊
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
He jumped to his feet when they called his name. ☊ jump ☊
A loud bang made me jump. ☊ jump ☊
#NAME? ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
+ noun: She has jumped 2.2 metres. ☊ jump ☊
a jump of over six metres ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
junior to sb: She is junior to me. ☊ junior ☊
You're just in time. ☊ just ☊
She has just been telling us about her trip to Rome. ☊ just ☊
I just saw him a moment ago. ☊ just ☊
I can't just drop all my commitments. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
Just because you're older than me doesn't mean you know everything. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
I've met just about everyone. ☊ just about ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
He failed to keep his appointment at the clinic. ☊ keep ☊
keep sth for sb: Please keep a seat for me. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb sth: Please keep me a seat. ☊ keep ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
#NAME? ☊ keep ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
key (to doing sth): The driver of the car probably holds the key to solving the crime. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
the first kick of the game ☊ kick ☊
He aimed a kick at the dog. ☊ kick ☊
My mother will kill me (= be very angry with me) when she finds out. ☊ kill ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.' ☊ something of the/that kind ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
kind (of sb) (to do sth): It was really kind of you to help me. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
Kindly leave me alone! ☊ kindly ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. ☊ knee ☊
He knocked three times and waited. ☊ knock ☊
knock at/on sth: Somebody was knocking on the window. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
I know it's here somewhere! ☊ know ☊
I just knew that it was something I wanted to do. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. ☊ know ☊
'Martin was lying all the time.' 'I should have known.' ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
I know of at least two people who did the same thing. ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
Two women are known to have died. ☊ know ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
Let me know how I can help. ☊ let sb know ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
laboratory experiments/tests ☊ laboratory ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
the language of mime ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. ☊ large ☊
small, medium, large ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
We caught the last bus home. ☊ last ☊
last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year ☊ last ☊
The last time I saw him was in May. ☊ last ☊
He came last in the race. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
Each game lasts about an hour. ☊ last ☊
in late summer ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
Some children are very late developers. ☊ late ☊
Let's go home—it's getting late. ☊ late ☊
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
He became an author late in life. ☊ late ☊
I met her again three years later. ☊ later ☊
We're going to Rome later in the year. ☊ later ☊
She later became a doctor. ☊ later ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
the latest unemployment figures ☊ latest ☊
She always makes me laugh. ☊ laugh ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They had laid the groundwork for future development. ☊ lay ☊
There were too many layers of management in the company. ☊ layer ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
lead (sb/sth) (in sth): The department led the world in cancer research. ☊ lead ☊
#NAME? ☊ lead ☊
learn sth: to learn a language/a musical instrument/a skill ☊ learn ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth + adv./prep.: You can leave the cooking to me. ☊ leave ☊
Leave it with me—I'm sure I can sort it out. ☊ leave ☊
They left me with all the clearing up. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth until...: Why do you always leave everything until the last moment? ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Some children leave school at 16. ☊ leave ☊
Come on, it's time we left. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: I hate leaving home. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
a legally binding agreement ☊ legally ☊
lend sb sth: Can you lend me your car this evening? ☊ lend ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
Here, let me do it. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
Please let me past. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
Let go! You're hurting me! ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Now let me see—where did he say he lived? ☊ let me see/think ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
a high level of achievement ☊ level ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). ☊ level ☊
a relatively low/high level of crime ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ level ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
#NAME? ☊ lie ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ 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 ☊
It was an hour before the lights came on again. ☊ light ☊
in the fading light of a summer's evening ☊ light ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
light summer clothes ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
Don't look at me like that. ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
Would you like to come with us? ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
the most likely outcome ☊ likely ☊
The team performed to the limit of its capabilities. ☊ limit ☊
a time/speed/age limit ☊ limit ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
She came from a long line of doctors. ☊ line ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
The detergent comes in powder or liquid form. ☊ liquid ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Listen, there's something I have to tell you. ☊ listen ☊
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. ☊ little ☊
He'd become quite the little gentleman. ☊ little ☊
I lived in America when I was little. ☊ little ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. ☊ little ☊
Everything has become just that little bit harder. ☊ little ☊
This moment will live in our memory for many years to come. ☊ live ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
#NAME? ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
Both her children still live at home. ☊ live ☊
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood. ☊ load ☊
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. ☊ load ☊
load sth (with sth): She loaded the camera with film. ☊ load ☊
Can you help me load the dishwasher? ☊ load ☊
load sth (up) (with sth): Men were loading up a truck with timber. ☊ load ☊
a local farmer ☊ local ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
I fail to see the logic behind his argument. ☊ logic ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
a logical argument ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
all those lonely nights at home watching TV ☊ lonely ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
We'll be home before long (= soon). ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
#NAME? ☊ look ☊
#NAME? ☊ look ☊
You made me look a complete fool! ☊ look ☊
look (at sth): Look at the time! We're going to be late. ☊ look ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. ☊ look ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll look and see.' ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
He lost his looks (= became less attractive) in later life. ☊ look ☊
Check that the plug has not come loose. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
Have some more cake. There's lots left. ☊ lot ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
A lot of people are coming to the meeting. ☊ lot ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
She screamed as loudly as she could. ☊ loudly ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
I just love it when you bring me presents! ☊ love ☊
love doing sth: My dad loves going to football games. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
We've had a lovely time. ☊ lovely ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
low-income families ☊ low ☊
a low level of unemployment ☊ low ☊
a very low-scoring game ☊ low ☊
With (any) luck, we'll be home before dark. ☊ luck ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
She's mad at me for being late. ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
It was a magic moment when the two sisters were reunited after 30 years. ☊ magic ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
We have our main meal at lunchtime. ☊ main ☊
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
Come on! It's time we made a start. ☊ make ☊
to make a noise/mess/fuss ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
She always makes me laugh. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
Nothing will make me change my mind. ☊ make ☊
You've made a terrible mess of this job. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
to make bread/cement/paper ☊ make ☊
My lawyer has been urging me to make a will. ☊ make ☊
Women make up 56% of the student numbers. ☊ make sth up ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. ☊ make up for sth ☊
male attitudes to women ☊ male ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall. ☊ mall ☊
the damage caused by man to the environment ☊ man ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
to manage a department/project ☊ manage ☊
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
manage sth: In spite of his disappointment, he managed a weak smile. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
manage (to do sth): We managed to get to the airport in time. ☊ manage ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
hotel/project management ☊ management ☊
a management training course ☊ management ☊
The report blames bad management. ☊ management ☊
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 ☊
junior/middle/senior management ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
classroom management ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
management of staff ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
I put a mark in the margin to remind me to check the figure. ☊ mark ☊
the global/domestic market ☊ market ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
#NAME? ☊ marry ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. ☊ matter ☊
There's something the matter with my eyes. ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
It doesn't matter to me what you do. ☊ matter ☊
the maximum speed/temperature/volume ☊ maximum ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
You may come in if you wish. ☊ may ☊
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. ☊ maybe ☊
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. ☊ maybe ☊
Don't hit me. ☊ me ☊
Excuse me! ☊ me ☊
Give it to me. ☊ me ☊
You're taller than me. ☊ me ☊
Hello, it's me. ☊ me ☊
'Who's there?' 'Only me.' ☊ me ☊
Try not to eat between meals. ☊ meal ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
to go out for a meal (= to go to a restaurant to have a meal) ☊ meal ☊
What time would you like your evening meal? ☊ meal ☊
Enjoy your meal. ☊ meal ☊
a three-course meal ☊ meal ☊
Your friendship means a great deal to me. ☊ mean ☊
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. ☊ mean ☊
Money means nothing to him. ☊ mean ☊
Her children mean the world to her. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year. ☊ mean ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
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 for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to be sth: His father meant him to be an engineer. ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ mean ☊
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). ☊ mean ☊
He means trouble (= to cause trouble). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth for sb/sth: The chair was clearly meant for a child. ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
mean to do sth: She means to succeed. ☊ mean ☊
I'm sorry I hurt you. I didn't mean to. ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb/sth to do sth: I didn't mean you to read the letter. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
What she means is that there's no point in waiting here. ☊ mean ☊
I always found him a little strange, if you know what I mean (= if you understand what I mean by 'strange'). ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
Do you mean Ann Smith or Mary Smith? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: Did he mean (that) he was dissatisfied with our service? ☊ mean ☊
You mean (= are you telling me) we have to start all over again? ☊ 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 ☊
mean (that)...: The flashing light means (that) you must stop. ☊ mean ☊
This restaurant is meant to be excellent. ☊ be meant to be sth ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
She's English—Scottish, I mean. ☊ I mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
Having a child gave new meaning to their lives. ☊ meaning ☊
several layers of meaning ☊ meaning ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
What's the meaning of this word? ☊ meaning ☊
Words often have several meanings. ☊ meaning ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Is there any means of contacting him? ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
The load was lifted by means of a crane. ☊ by means of sth ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ 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 ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
measuring equipment/instruments ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. ☊ measure ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
liquid/dry measure ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
safety/security/austerity measures ☊ measure ☊
a temporary/an emergency measure ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
the metric system of measurement ☊ measurement ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
to take sb's chest/waist measurement ☊ measurement ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
a piece/slice of meat ☊ meat ☊
horse meat (= from a horse) ☊ meat ☊
dog meat (= for a dog) ☊ meat ☊
meat-eating animals ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
medical advances/care/research ☊ medical ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
the medical profession ☊ medical ☊
a medical student/school ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
to study/practise medicine ☊ medicine ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
alternative medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Did you take your medicine? ☊ medicine ☊
cough medicine ☊ medicine ☊
Chinese herbal medicines ☊ medicine ☊
a medium-size car/business/town ☊ medium ☊
a man of medium height/build ☊ medium ☊
There are three sizes—small, medium and large. ☊ medium ☊
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) ☊ medium ☊
Cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes. ☊ medium ☊
a medium dry white wine ☊ medium ☊
Choose medium to large tomatoes. ☊ medium ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
electronic/audio-visual media ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ 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 ☊
Where did you first meet your husband? ☊ meet ☊
Pleased to meet you. ☊ meet ☊
Nice meeting you. ☊ meet ☊
There's someone I want you to meet. ☊ meet ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. ☊ meet ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. ☊ meet ☊
Will you meet me at the airport? ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
I met him off the plane. ☊ meet ☊
Maybe we'll meet again some time. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
They met up again later for a drink. ☊ meet up (with sb) ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
to have/hold/call/attend a meeting ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting will be held in the school hall. ☊ meeting ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
What time is the meeting? ☊ meeting ☊
Helen will chair the meeting (= be in charge of it). ☊ meeting ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
It was a chance meeting that would change my life. ☊ meeting ☊
He remembered their childhood meetings with nostalgia. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
The snow showed no sign of melting. ☊ melt ☊
melting ice ☊ melt ☊
melt sth: The sun had melted the snow. ☊ melt ☊
First, melt two ounces of butter. ☊ melt ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
party/union members ☊ member ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
How much does it cost to become a member? ☊ member ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Little is known about the third member of the band. ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
a membership card/fee ☊ membership ☊
The membership has/have not yet voted. ☊ membership ☊
The club has a membership of more than 500. ☊ membership ☊
Have you got enough memory available to run the program? ☊ memory ☊
childhood memories ☊ memory ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
The photos bring back lots of good memories. ☊ memory ☊
I have a bad memory for names. ☊ memory ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
She can recite the whole poem from memory. ☊ memory ☊
He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident. ☊ memory ☊
Are you sure? Memory can play tricks on you. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ 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 ☊
The statue was erected to the memory of my father. ☊ in memory of sb, to the memory of sb ☊
the mental process of remembering ☊ mental ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
mental health ☊ mental ☊
a mental disorder/illness/hospital ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
mentally ill ☊ mentally ☊
The baby is very mentally alert. ☊ mentally ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
a pull-down menu ☊ menu ☊
It took her a mere 20 minutes to win. ☊ mere ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
He seemed so young, a mere boy. ☊ mere ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
It is not merely a job, but a way of life. ☊ merely ☊
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. ☊ merely ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. ☊ merely ☊
The economy is in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
The room was in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
an email message ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
a film with a strong religious message ☊ 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 ☊
a piece of metal ☊ metal ☊
a metal pipe/bar/box ☊ metal ☊
The frame is made of metal. ☊ metal ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
method (of doing sth): a new method of solving the problem ☊ method ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
a midday meal ☊ midday ☊
You can't leave in the middle of the meeting! ☊ middle ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
He said he might come tomorrow. ☊ might ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
If I might just say something... ☊ might ☊
a mild punishment/criticism ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Come on—it's make your mind up time! ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
You must be home for dinner, mind. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. ☊ mind ☊
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
mind sb/sth doing sth: Do your parents mind you leaving home? ☊ mind ☊
Do your parents mind your leaving home? ☊ mind ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
the minimum age for retirement ☊ minimum ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
a Methodist minister ☊ minister ☊
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. ☊ minor ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
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 ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
Come down this minute! ☊ this minute ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
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 ☊
She hasn't missed a game all year. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
I missed her name. ☊ miss ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
I think you must be mistaking me for someone else. ☊ mistake sb/sth for sb/sth ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. ☊ mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth) ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
cement mix ☊ mix ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
mobile equipment ☊ mobile ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
Could you wait a moment, please? ☊ moment ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
He thought for a moment before replying. ☊ moment ☊
I'll be back in a moment. ☊ moment ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
We're busy at the moment (= now). ☊ moment ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. ☊ (at) any moment (now) ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet on Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
Some addicts suffer violent mood swings (= changes of mood) if deprived of the drug. ☊ mood ☊
The mood of the meeting was distinctly pessimistic. ☊ mood ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. ☊ more ☊
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? ☊ more ☊
I'm more than happy (= extremely happy) to take you there in my car. ☊ more ☊
She was more than a little shaken (= extremely shaken) by the experience. ☊ more ☊
I will torment you no more (= no longer). ☊ more ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
She woke every morning at the same time. ☊ morning ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
I didn't get home until two in the morning! ☊ morning ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
Most classical music sends me to sleep. ☊ most ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
She opened her mouth to say something. ☊ mouth ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
move sth (+ adv./prep.): Let's move the meeting to Wednesday. ☊ move ☊
#NAME? ☊ 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 ☊
The management have made no move to settle the strike. ☊ move ☊
the women's/peace movement ☊ movement ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
a mass movement for change ☊ movement ☊
hand/eye movements ☊ movement ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
Troy watched her every movement. ☊ movement ☊
There was a sudden movement in the undergrowth. ☊ movement ☊
enemy troop movements ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
the mass movement of herds of wildebeest ☊ movement ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
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 ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. ☊ much as ☊
A lot of mums and dads have the same worries. ☊ mum ☊
She could hear music playing somewhere. ☊ music ☊
a musical production/entertainment ☊ musical ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
I wrote a message to myself. ☊ myself ☊
It's a complete mystery to me why they chose him. ☊ mystery ☊
There was a mystery guest on the programme. ☊ mystery ☊
She hammered the nail in. ☊ nail ☊
What's your name? ☊ name ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
Do you know the name of this flower? ☊ name ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
Are you changing your name when you get married? ☊ name ☊
We reserved two tickets in the name of Brown. ☊ in the name of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's 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 diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. ☊ name ☊
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. ☊ name ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ 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 road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
A bomb exploded somewhere near. ☊ near ☊
Visitors came from near and far. ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
We came near to being killed. ☊ near ☊
There isn't nearly enough time to get there now. ☊ not nearly ☊
He had a neat methodical mind. ☊ neat ☊
Biggest doesn't necessarily mean best. ☊ not necessarily ☊
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. ☊ necessary ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
She had no more need of me. ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
We grew up in the same neighbourhood. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He didn't remember and neither did I. ☊ neither ☊
'I don't know.' 'Me neither.' ☊ neither ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. ☊ nervous ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
You never help me. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
This is a new experience for me. ☊ new ☊
Let me show you my new dress. ☊ new ☊
Tell me all your news. ☊ news ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
Next time I'll bring a book. ☊ next ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
nice to sb: Be nice to me. I'm not feeling well. ☊ nice ☊
Did you have a nice time? ☊ nice ☊
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. ☊ nice ☊
nice (that...): It's nice that you can come with us. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
You're welcome to stay the night here. ☊ night ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
Night fell (= it became dark). ☊ night ☊
Bill's parents came for dinner last night. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
No two days are the same. ☊ no ☊
She rose from being a nobody to become a superstar. ☊ nobody ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
No one was at home. ☊ no one ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
Don't you eat meat? ☊ not ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
'Who's next?' 'Not me.' ☊ not ☊
'Some more?' 'Not for me, thanks.' ☊ not ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
She made a mental note (= decided that she must remember) to ask Alan about it. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. ☊ nothing ☊
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. ☊ nothing like ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
It will not have escaped your notice that there have been some major changes in the company. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
He'll be home by now. ☊ now ☊
I've lived at home up till now. ☊ now ☊
Now come and sit down. ☊ now ☊
Now let me think... ☊ now ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
The number of homeless people has increased dramatically. ☊ number ☊
A number of (= some) problems have arisen. ☊ number ☊
You owe me 27 dollars? Make it 30, that's a good round number. ☊ number ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
Nurse, come quickly! ☊ nurse ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed. ☊ obey ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
I've met him on several occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. ☊ occupied ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. ☊ occupy ☊
How much memory does the program occupy? ☊ occupy ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself: a game that will occupy the kids for hours ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
Something unexpected occurred. ☊ occur ☊
There's something odd about that man. ☊ odd ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
a member of the team ☊ of ☊
some of his friends ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
He was cleared of all blame. ☊ of ☊
Sarah's off in India somewhere. ☊ off ☊
Summer's not far off now. ☊ off ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
I need some time off. ☊ off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
I'm sure he meant no offence when he said that. ☊ offence ☊
The photo may cause offence to some people. ☊ offence ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive. ☊ offensive ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
He offered some useful advice. ☊ offer ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
Some people have to share an office. ☊ office ☊
Come into my office. ☊ office ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ officer ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
the Prime Minister's official residence ☊ official ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. ☊ officially ☊
We should meet for lunch more often. ☊ often ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
Oh, Sue! Could you help me a moment? ☊ oh ☊
Put some oil in the car. ☊ oil ☊
The meeting's at 2, OK? ☊ OK ☊
Is it OK for me to come too? ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
He always gives the same old excuses. ☊ old ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
She was a woman grown old before her time (= who looked older than she was). ☊ old ☊
She's much older than me. ☊ old ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
I came on my bike. ☊ on ☊
He came on Sunday. ☊ on ☊
We meet on Tuesdays. ☊ on ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
a house on the Thames ☊ on ☊
Drinks are on me (= I am paying). ☊ on ☊
The programme's on Channel 4. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. ☊ on ☊
I once met your mother. ☊ once ☊
Come here at once! ☊ at once ☊
Let me hear it just once more. ☊ once again, once more ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
open government ☊ open ☊
Kasparov had left his bishop open (= not protected, in a game of chess ). ☊ open ☊
an open flame ☊ open ☊
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. ☊ open ☊
What time does the bank open? ☊ open ☊
the opening of the Olympic Games ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ 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 ☊
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
opponents of the regime ☊ opponent ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
career/employment/job opportunities ☊ opportunity ☊
He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). ☊ opposite ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
yellow and orange flames ☊ orange ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
No sugar for me—doctor's orders. ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
in chronological/numerical order ☊ order ☊
It was time she put her life in order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
ordinary people like you and me ☊ ordinary ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
The meal was very ordinary. ☊ ordinary ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
Isn't it time you started to get organized? ☊ organized ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
She comes originally from York. ☊ originally ☊
I can't see you now—some other time, maybe. ☊ other ☊
Some designs are better than others. ☊ other ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
This is delicious. You ought to try some. ☊ ought to ☊
You ought to have come to the meeting. It was interesting. ☊ ought to ☊
We showed them some of our photos. ☊ our ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. ☊ out ☊
We want this government out. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
When does her new book come out? ☊ out ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience ☊ outer ☊
an outline agreement/proposal ☊ outline ☊
It's the biggest theme park outside the United States. ☊ outside ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
He repeated it several times over until he could remember it. ☊ over ☊
By the time we arrived the meeting was over. ☊ over ☊
Let's ask some friends over (= to our home). ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
He finally managed to overcome his fear of flying ☊ overcome ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
In the final game Sweden easily overcame France. ☊ overcome ☊
Her parents were overcome with grief at the funeral. ☊ overcome ☊
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. ☊ overcome ☊
The dead woman had been overcome by smoke. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth: You owe me a favour! ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
I saw it with my own eyes (= I didn't hear about it from somebody else). ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
He has to cook his own meals. ☊ own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
an American-owned company ☊ own ☊
Don't tell me what to do—you don't own me! ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
#NAME? ☊ pack ☊
Did you pack the camera? ☊ pack ☊
pack sb sth: I've packed you some food for the journey. ☊ pack ☊
He found a part-time job packing eggs. ☊ pack ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
a painful experience/memory ☊ painful ☊
A friend painted the children for me (= painted a picture of the children). ☊ paint ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
The German parliament is called the 'Bundestag'. ☊ parliament ☊
a Member of Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
an Act of Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to win a seat in Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
to be elected to Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
Which part of Japan do you come from? ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
These documents are of particular interest. ☊ particular ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. ☊ partnership ☊
a junior member of the partnership ☊ partnership ☊
party games ☊ party ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
We sang songs to pass the time. ☊ pass ☊
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb sth: Pass me over that book. ☊ pass ☊
She passed me in the street without even saying hello. ☊ pass ☊
There was a truck behind that was trying to pass me. ☊ pass ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
I passed your message on to my mother. ☊ 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) ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
in times past ☊ past ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
From past experience I'd say he'd probably forgotten the time. ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
It was past midnight when we got home. ☊ past ☊
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. ☊ past ☊
He's past his prime. ☊ past ☊
She's long past retirement age. ☊ past ☊
Three men blocked her path. ☊ path ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
She bought a dress pattern and some material. ☊ pattern ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth to sb: Membership fees should be paid to the secretary. ☊ pay ☊
Crime doesn't pay. ☊ pay ☊
He's always paying me compliments. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
I had a hard time getting him to pay up. ☊ pay up ☊
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash ☊ payment ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
What method of payment do you prefer? ☊ payment ☊
a cash payment ☊ payment ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
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 ☊
the Peace of Utrecht, 1713 (= the agreement ending the war) ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. ☊ peace ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
They hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. ☊ peaceful ☊
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. ☊ peak ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
You know perfectly well what I mean. ☊ perfectly ☊
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
to perform somersaults/magic tricks ☊ perform ☊
The play was first performed in 2007. ☊ perform ☊
I'd like to hear it performed live. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
This compares with a 4% increase for the same period last year. ☊ period ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
Permit me to offer you some advice. ☊ permit ☊
We hope to visit the cathedral, if time permits. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ 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 ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb to do sth: Try to persuade him to come. ☊ persuade ☊
I'm sure he'll come with a bit of persuading. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
a family/domestic pet ☊ pet ☊
the development of different philosophies ☊ philosophy ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
#NAME? ☊ phone in ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
photograph sb/sth: He has photographed some of the world's most beautiful women. ☊ photograph ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
a memorable phrase ☊ phrase ☊
the physical world/universe/environment ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
mentally and physically handicapped ☊ physically ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. ☊ piano ☊
Have I picked a bad time to talk to you? ☊ pick ☊
pick sb/sth to do sth: He has been picked to play in this week's game. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
I have a vivid picture of my grandfather smiling down at me when I was very small. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
a piece of equipment/machinery ☊ piece ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
They have some beautiful pieces (= works of art, etc.) in their home. ☊ piece ☊
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. ☊ piece ☊
a piece of cake/cheese/meat ☊ piece ☊
a pig farmer ☊ pig ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
Take three pills daily after meals. ☊ pill ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
She went bright pink with embarrassment. ☊ pink ☊
After the game fans invaded the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. ☊ place ☊
Would you like to change places with me so you can see better? ☊ place ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
a meeting place ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in 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 ☊
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 ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a development/business/peace, etc. plan ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Do you have any plans for the summer? ☊ plan ☊
plan to do sth: They plan to arrive some time after three. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth for sth: A meeting has been planned for early next year. ☊ plan ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
#NAME? ☊ play ☊
#NAME? ☊ play ☊
play sth (for sb): Play their new CD for me, please. ☊ play ☊
play (sb sth): Play me their new CD, please. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
#NAME? ☊ play ☊
There's a time to work and a time to play. ☊ play ☊
play sth: Let's play a different game. ☊ play ☊
a game for four players ☊ player ☊
a pleasant environment to work in ☊ pleasant ☊
Please don't leave me here alone. ☊ please ☊
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' ☊ please ☊
There's just no pleasing some people (= some people are impossible to please). ☊ please ☊
Aren't you pleased to see me? ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
It gives me great pleasure to introduce our guest speaker. ☊ pleasure ☊
It's a pleasure to meet you. ☊ pleasure ☊
plenty of eggs/money/time ☊ plenty ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
plot to do sth: They were plotting to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
Membership is 350 dollars per year plus tax. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
Many people suffer from mental illness at some point in their lives. ☊ point ☊
At this point in time we just have to wait. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
a pointed instrument ☊ pointed ☊
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison. ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
a policy document ☊ policy ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
politically motivated crimes ☊ politically ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
His politics are extreme. ☊ politics ☊
to reduce levels of environmental pollution ☊ pollution ☊
a poor swimmer ☊ poor ☊
'I have stacks of homework to do.' 'Oh, you poor thing.' ☊ poor ☊
The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. ☊ pop ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
a hugely/immensely popular singer ☊ popular ☊
Skiing has become very popular recently. ☊ popular ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
Career possibilities for women are much greater than they were fifty years ago. ☊ possibility ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
Frost is possible, although unlikely, at this time of year. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
You can't possibly mean that! ☊ possibly ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
an academic/government post ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
The parcel came in this morning's post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
Could you post this letter for me? ☊ post ☊
Will you peel the potatoes for me? ☊ potato ☊
potential customers ☊ potential ☊
a potential prime minister ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
The present regime has been in power for two years. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
There is a powerful argument for changing the law. ☊ powerful ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
She's practicing medicine in Philadelphia. ☊ practice ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ 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 ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
Nobody could predict the outcome. ☊ predict ☊
prefer sb/sth to do sth: Would you prefer me to stay? ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. ☊ pregnant ☊
to get/become pregnant ☊ pregnant ☊
business/commercial/industrial premises ☊ premises ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
I had no time to prepare. ☊ prepare ☊
I had been preparing myself for this moment. ☊ prepare ☊
We'll be better prepared next time. ☊ prepared ☊
The police officer read out a prepared statement. ☊ prepared ☊
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. ☊ prepared ☊
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
There were 200 people present at the meeting. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
Do you have any comment, Mr President? ☊ president ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
I'm tired of having to pretend all the time. ☊ pretend ☊
The game was pretty good. ☊ pretty ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
a pretty name ☊ pretty ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
There are three fundamental principles of teamwork. ☊ principle ☊
I'm printing a copy of the document for you. ☊ print ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
a framed set of prints ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
during the week prior to the meeting ☊ prior ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
Let's go somewhere a bit more private. ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
It is probable that the disease has a genetic element. ☊ probable ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
mental processes ☊ process ☊
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 ☊
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. ☊ produce ☊
She produced a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. ☊ produce ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
investment in product development ☊ product ☊
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession ☊ profession ☊
an opportunity for professional development ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
Many of the performers were very professional. ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
an exciting musical programme ☊ programme ☊
a week-long programme of lectures ☊ programme ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
a theatre programme ☊ programme ☊
a news programme ☊ programme ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
Which programme do you want to watch? ☊ programme ☊
to launch a research programme ☊ programme ☊
a training programme for new staff ☊ programme ☊
a programme of economic reform ☊ programme ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
project sth to do sth: The unemployment rate has been projected to fall. ☊ project ☊
it is projected that...: It is projected that the unemployment rate will fall. ☊ project ☊
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. ☊ project ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise yourself sth: I've promised myself some fun when the exams are over. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
He simply broke every single promise he ever made me. ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. ☊ pronounce ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
propose to sb: She proposed to me! ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: How do you propose getting home? ☊ propose ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
propose doing sth: He proposed changing the name of the company. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
good job/employment/career prospects ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
proud of sb/sth/yourself: Your achievements are something to be proud of. ☊ proud ☊
This is the proudest moment of my life. ☊ proud ☊
#NAME? ☊ prove ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
#NAME? ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
Let's go somewhere a little less public. ☊ public ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
He later publicly apologized for his comments. ☊ publicly ☊
There have been many complaints from members of the public. ☊ public ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
#NAME? ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out. ☊ pull out (of sth) ☊
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. ☊ pull out ☊
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 ☊
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 equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
They met by pure chance. ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
push sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pushed the cup towards me. ☊ push ☊
#NAME? ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). ☊ put ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ 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 ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
Put your name here. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
It was the year the Americans put a man on the moon. ☊ put ☊
to put up a building/fence/memorial/tent ☊ put sth up ☊
Do you mind if I put some music on? ☊ put sth on ☊
He put some jazz on the stereo. ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ put sb off ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
The meeting has been put back to next week. ☊ put sth back ☊
Could you put me through to the manager, please? ☊ put sb/sth through (to sb/...) ☊
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal ☊ put sth together ☊
qualified for sth: She's extremely well qualified for the job. ☊ qualified ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
qualify sb (for sth): Paying a fee doesn't automatically qualify you for membership. ☊ qualify ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. ☊ quarter ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. ☊ quiet ☊
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. ☊ quite ☊
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 ☊
Their horse came third in the race last year. ☊ race ☊
a five-kilometre race ☊ race ☊
#NAME? ☊ race ☊
The days seemed to race past. ☊ race ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
a radio programme/station ☊ radio ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
It hardly rained at all last summer. ☊ rain ☊
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. ☊ raise ☊
He rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rank ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
Crime figures are rising rapidly. ☊ rapidly ☊
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 ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
This species is extremely rare. ☊ rare ☊
a rarely-performed play ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Most people walk at an average rate of 5 kilometres an hour. ☊ rate ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
the annual crime/divorce rate ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'No, I'd rather not.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
raw meat ☊ raw ☊
#NAME? ☊ reach ☊
#NAME? ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. ☊ reach ☊
His parents have not yet reached retirement age. ☊ reach ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
Are you a 'Times' reader? ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
Come on, dinner's ready! ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
Bono's real name is Paul Hewson. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
a realistic assessment ☊ realistic ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
Will time travel ever become a reality? ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
recall sth: She could not recall his name. ☊ recall ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
#NAME? ☊ reckon ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth: Can you recommend a good hotel? ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
She was recommended for the post by a colleague. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sth: The report recommended a 10% pay increase. ☊ recommend ☊
It is dangerous to exceed the recommended dose. ☊ recommend ☊
a recommended price of $50 ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sb to do sth: We'd recommend you to book your flight early. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend (sb) doing sth: He recommended reading the book before seeing the movie. ☊ recommend ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
He has an impressive record of achievement. ☊ record ☊
She holds the world record for the 100 metres. ☊ record ☊
I got to work in record time. ☊ record ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
medical/dental records ☊ record ☊
Last summer was the wettest on record. ☊ record ☊
record (sth): Did you remember to record that programme for me? ☊ record ☊
Tell me when the tape starts recording. ☊ record ☊
recording equipment ☊ recording ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
There has been some reduction in unemployment. ☊ reduction ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
a government committed to reform ☊ reform ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
The thermometer registered 32°C. ☊ register ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
a regular income ☊ regular ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
our regular customers ☊ 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 ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
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 how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
The llama is related to the camel. ☊ related ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
relax with sth: When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper. ☊ relax ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
modern methods of pain relief ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
#NAME? ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
#NAME? ☊ remain ☊
They remained in Mexico until June. ☊ remain ☊
What exactly did you mean by that last remark? ☊ remark ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
remember to do sth: Remember to call me when you arrive! ☊ remember ☊
remember sth: Did you remember your homework (= to bring it)? ☊ remember ☊
remember (sth): I'm sorry—I can't remember your name. ☊ remember ☊
You were going to help me with this. Remember? ☊ remember ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ 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 ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
remember doing sth: Do you remember switching the lights off before we came out? ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
That smell reminds me of France. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) ☊ remote ☊
When are the removal men coming? ☊ removal ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
The land is rented out to other farmers. ☊ rent ☊
She agreed to rent the room to me. ☊ rent ☊
rent sb sth: She agreed to rent me the room. ☊ rent ☊
The home team did well to repair a bad start. ☊ repair ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
The treatment should be repeated every two to three hours. ☊ repeat ☊
The programmes will be repeated next year. ☊ repeat ☊
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. ☊ repeat ☊
She kept repeating his name softly over and over again. ☊ repeat ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ 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 ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game. ☊ reply ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. ☊ represent ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
This material can be reproduced without payment. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
+ speech: 'Please come with me,' he requested. ☊ request ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
the basic requirements of life ☊ requirement ☊
a software package to meet your requirements ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements ☊ requirement ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
Ten fishermen were saved in a daring sea rescue. ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
Jaime always talked to people without reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
armed resistance ☊ resistance ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. ☊ respond ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the bombing. ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. ☊ rest ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
#NAME? ☊ rest ☊
The doctor told me to rest. ☊ rest ☊
I can rest easy (= stop worrying) knowing that she's safely home. ☊ rest ☊
We had a meal in a restaurant. ☊ restaurant ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
the result of an experiment ☊ result ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
retire sb: She was retired on medical grounds. ☊ retire ☊
At 60, he was now approaching retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
retirement age ☊ retirement ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
a retirement pension ☊ retirement ☊
to provide for retirement ☊ 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 ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
I must return some books to the library. ☊ return ☊
I waited a long time for him to return. ☊ return ☊
When did she return home from the trip? ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
to reverse a judgement ☊ reverse ☊
It wasn't easy to persuade her to come—quite the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
boiled/steamed/fried rice ☊ rice ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
to be filthy/stinking (= extremely) rich ☊ rich ☊
#NAME? ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
That sausage doesn't smell right. ☊ right ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Next time we'll get it right. ☊ right ☊
I was waiting for the right moment to ask him. ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
Nothing's going right for me today. ☊ right ☊
The bus came right on time. ☊ right ☊
She seated me on her right. ☊ right ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
You did right to tell me about it. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock. ☊ rightly ☊
ring (sth): Someone was ringing the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
ring sb/sth: When is the best time to ring New York? ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ ring ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
She rose through the ranks to become managing director. ☊ rise ☊
Unemployment rose (by) 3%. ☊ rise ☊
He was accustomed to rising (= getting out of bed) early. ☊ rise ☊
The river has risen (by) several metres. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
Any business venture contains an element of risk. ☊ risk ☊
Investment is all about running risks. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
He was shot by a member of a rival gang. ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
the River Thames ☊ river ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
They live just along/up/down the road (= further on the same road). ☊ road ☊
volcanic/igneous/sedimentary, etc. rocks ☊ rock ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
#NAME? ☊ roll ☊
roll sth + adv./prep.: Delivery men were rolling barrels across the yard. ☊ roll ☊
to roll a dice/die (= in a game) ☊ roll ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
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 ☊
a three-roomed/three-room apartment ☊ room ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
Flamenco has its roots in Arabic music. ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
This watch is not designed for rough treatment. ☊ rough ☊
Don't try any rough stuff with me! ☊ rough ☊
They all left at roughly the same time. ☊ roughly ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
People stood round waiting for something to happen. ☊ round ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
rub sth (+ adj.): The horse's neck was rubbed raw (= until the skin came off) where the rope had been. ☊ rub ☊
a rude comment ☊ rude ☊
How rude of me not to offer you something to drink! ☊ rude ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
Bush ran a second time in 2004. ☊ run ☊
#NAME? ☊ run ☊
#NAME? ☊ run ☊
run sth: Could you run the engine for a moment? ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
She came running to meet us. ☊ 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 ☊
He ran away from home at the age of thirteen. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
rural America ☊ rural ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. ☊ rush ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
rush sth: We had to rush our meal. ☊ rush ☊
The words came out in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
We had some sad news yesterday. ☊ sad ☊
memories tinged with sadness ☊ sadness ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
a safe investment ☊ safe ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ 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 ☊
I'm worried about the safety of the treatment. ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
She works in sales/in the sales department. ☊ sale ☊
We have lived in the same house for twenty years. ☊ same ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
They both said much the same thing. ☊ same ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type). ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
The same thing happened to me last week. ☊ same ☊
I would do the same again. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
Just do the same as me (= as I do). ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
There are several brands and they're not all the same. ☊ same ☊
I'd like one the same as yours. ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
Same again, please! ☊ (the) same again ☊
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
'Get lost!' 'Same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. ☊ same ☊
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. ☊ same ☊
Would you like a sample of the fabric to take home? ☊ sample ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
a satisfied customer ☊ satisfied ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
a satisfying meal ☊ satisfying ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
save sth: She did it herself to save argument. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
Save some food for me. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Save me some food. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
say (that)...: I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right). ☊ say ☊
say sth: Be quiet, I have something to say. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say sth to sb: She said nothing to me about it. ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
say to do sth: He said to meet him here. ☊ say ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
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 ☊
scare sb: You scared me. ☊ scare ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
You gave me a scare! ☊ scare ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. ☊ scene ☊
the scene of the accident/attack/crime ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ 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 ☊
a training scheme ☊ scheme ☊
scheme (for doing sth): a local scheme for recycling newspapers ☊ scheme ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
an elaborate scheme to avoid taxes ☊ scheme ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. ☊ score ☊
#NAME? ☊ score ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
We scratched some of the dirt away. ☊ scratch ☊
You can scratch my name off the list. ☊ scratch ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
+ speech: 'Help!' she screamed. ☊ scream ☊
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. ☊ scream ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
#NAME? ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
He searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to take your seat (= to begin your duties, especially in Parliament) ☊ seat ☊
Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats (= sit down). ☊ seat ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The meeting was held in secret. ☊ in secret ☊
a legal/medical secretary ☊ secretary ☊
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. ☊ secretary ☊
the membership secretary ☊ secretary ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. ☊ secure ☊
a secure job/income ☊ secure ☊
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. ☊ security ☊
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? ☊ security ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll just go and see.' ☊ see ☊
We'll have a great time, you'll see. ☊ see ☊
I can see both sides of the argument. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ 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 ☊
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. ☊ see ☊
What is it you want to see me about? ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night? ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: She was seen running away from the scene of the crime. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
She will never see again (= she has become blind). ☊ see ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
Now let me see—how old is she now? ☊ let me see/let's see ☊
sesame seeds ☊ seed ☊
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
#NAME? ☊ seem ☊
#NAME? ☊ seem ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. ☊ seem ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
#NAME? ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth as sth: She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
sell sth (to sb) (for sth): I sold my car to James for £800. ☊ sell ☊
sell sb sth (for sth): I sold James my car for £800. ☊ sell ☊
a member of the Senate ☊ senate ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
send sb to do sth: I've sent Tom to buy some milk. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
send sb sth: He sent me word to come. ☊ send ☊
send sth (that)...: She sent word (that) she could not come. ☊ send ☊
send to do sth: She sent to say that she was coming home. ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
He won the senior men's 400 metres. ☊ senior ☊
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. ☊ senior ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
The medical care was excellent, in a technical sense. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
Dogs have a keen (= strong) sense of smell. ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
Say something sensible. ☊ sensible ☊
I think the sensible thing would be to take a taxi home. ☊ sensible ☊
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. ☊ sensitive ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
Raw meat must be kept separate from cooked meat. ☊ separate ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. ☊ serious ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
a domestic servant ☊ servant ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth: I wanted to work somewhere where I could serve the community. ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service ☊ service ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
#NAME? ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
A fund will be set up for the dead men's families. ☊ set sth up ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
The company has agreed to settle out of court (= come to an agreement without going to court). ☊ settle ☊
It's time I settled down. ☊ settle down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. ☊ several ☊
a severe punishment/sentence ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
areas severely affected by unemployment ☊ severely ☊
My mother taught me how to sew. ☊ sew ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
a member of the opposite sex ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
Cool pastel shades are just right for summer. ☊ shade ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ 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 ☊
His face burned with shame. ☊ shame ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. ☊ shame ☊
I would die of shame if she ever found out. ☊ shame ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
What a shame they couldn't come. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame that she wasn't here to see it. ☊ shame ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
There is no shame in wanting to be successful. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
share sth (with sb): Both drivers shared the blame for the accident. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
sharp with sb: He was very sharp with me when I was late. ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp rise in crime ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp increase in unemployment ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
sheet metal (= metal that has been made into thin sheets) ☊ sheet ☊
I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom. ☊ shelf ☊
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless ☊ shelter ☊
shift sth: Could you help me shift some furniture? ☊ shift ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
Her eyes were shining with excitement. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
When I added up the cost it gave me quite a shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
Cameras ready? OK, shoot! ☊ shoot ☊
#NAME? ☊ shoot ☊
Flames were shooting up through the roof. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
Someone took a shot at the car. ☊ shot ☊
We heard some shots in the distance. ☊ shot ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She recommended that I should take some time off. ☊ should ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
show sb which, what, etc...: Show me which picture you drew. ☊ show ☊
Can you show me how to do it? ☊ show ☊
show sth to sb: If there's a letter from France please show it to me. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
Mum, Ben keeps shutting me out of the bedroom! ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
She slammed the door shut. ☊ shut ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. ☊ sick ☊
I can't afford to get sick (= become ill). ☊ sick ☊
I was sick three times in the night. ☊ be sick ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
We heard both sides of the argument. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
A bicycle came into sight on the main road. ☊ sight ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
The mere sight of him makes me want to scream. ☊ sight ☊
to lose your sight (= to become blind) ☊ sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ 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 sth: Sign your name here, please. ☊ sign ☊
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 ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
The results of the experiment are not statistically significant. ☊ significant ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
a moment's stunned silence ☊ silence ☊
They finished their meal in total silence. ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
'I can walk home.' 'Don't be silly—it's much too far!' ☊ silly ☊
How silly of me to expect them to help! ☊ silly ☊
a silly game ☊ silly ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
We had a simple meal of soup and bread. ☊ simple ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help. ☊ sincere ☊
The sound of singing came from the kitchen. ☊ singing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Unemployment is the single most important factor in the growing crime rates. ☊ single ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
#NAME? ☊ sit ☊
Come in and sit yourselves down. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
an area the size of (= the same size as) Wales ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
a skilful player/performer/teacher ☊ skilful ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
management skills ☊ skill ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
cosmetics for sensitive skins ☊ skin ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
What are our sleeping arrangements here (= where shall we sleep)? ☊ sleep ☊
I need to get some sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? ☊ sleep ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Cut the meat into thin slices. ☊ slice ☊
#NAME? ☊ slice ☊
#NAME? ☊ slide ☊
That's three times she's beaten me—I must be slipping! ☊ slip ☊
She knew that time was slipping away. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
slow doing sth: They were very slow paying me. ☊ slow ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
The slow movement opens with a cello solo. ☊ slow ☊
a small farmer ☊ small ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
It was no small achievement getting her to agree to the deal. ☊ small ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
small, medium, large ☊ small ☊
#NAME? ☊ smash ☊
#NAME? ☊ smash ☊
#NAME? ☊ smell ☊
Dinner smells good. ☊ smell ☊
a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers ☊ smell ☊
smell of sth: His breath smelt of garlic. ☊ smell ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
The dog had smelt a rabbit. ☊ smell ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
smell sth doing sth: Can you smell something burning? ☊ smell ☊
smell (that)...: I could smell that something was burning. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
I bent down to smell the flowers. ☊ smell ☊
The drains smell. ☊ smell ☊
It smells in here. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
a faint/strong smell of garlic ☊ smell ☊
a sweet/fresh/musty smell ☊ smell ☊
There was a smell of burning in the air. ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
What's that smell? ☊ smell ☊
Yuk! What a smell! ☊ smell ☊
Dogs have a very good sense of smell. ☊ smell ☊
Taste and smell are closely connected. ☊ smell ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
#NAME? ☊ snake ☊
The snow was beginning to melt. ☊ snow ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
It wasn't so good as last time. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
We meet at work, but never socially. ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
a member of the drama society ☊ society ☊
the American Society of Newspaper Editors ☊ society ☊
soft rocks such as limestone ☊ soft ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
to solve a crime/mystery ☊ solve ☊
There's still some wine in the bottle. ☊ some ☊
Have some more vegetables. ☊ some ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
We've known each other for some years now. ☊ some ☊
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
There must be some mistake. ☊ some ☊
He's in some kind of trouble. ☊ some ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. ☊ some ☊
Some disapprove of the idea. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
Here are some of our suggestions. ☊ some ☊
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. ☊ some ☊
Some of the music was weird. ☊ some ☊
Somebody should have told me. ☊ somebody ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow or other I must get a new job. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
She looked different somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
There's someone at the door. ☊ someone ☊
Someone's left their bag behind. ☊ someone ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). ☊ someone ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
We stopped for something to eat. ☊ something ☊
Give me something to do. ☊ something ☊
There's something wrong with the TV. ☊ something ☊
There's something about this place that frightens me. ☊ something ☊
Don't just stand there. Do something! ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
I could just eat a little something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
She called at something after ten o'clock. ☊ something ☊
a new comedy aimed at thirty-somethings (= people between thirty and forty years old) ☊ something ☊
It tastes something like melon. ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. ☊ something ☊
The programme's something to do with (= in some way about) the environment. ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
He said something else that I thought was interesting. ☊ something else ☊
Sometimes I go by car. ☊ sometimes ☊
He sometimes writes to me. ☊ sometimes ☊
I like to be on my own sometimes. ☊ sometimes ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
Maine & Sons, Grocers (= the name of a company on a sign) ☊ son ☊
We'll be home soon./We'll soon be home. ☊ soon ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
They arrived home sooner than expected. ☊ soon ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
What sort of time do you call this? (= I'm very angry that you have come so late.) ☊ sort ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. ☊ sort ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
the different sounds and smells of the forest ☊ sound ☊
#NAME? ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
#NAME? ☊ sound ☊
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. ☊ from soup to nuts ☊
a sour smell ☊ sour ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
warmer weather coming from the south ☊ south ☊
the US space programme ☊ space ☊
There is very little storage space in the department. ☊ space ☊
a space two metres by three metres ☊ space ☊
He's studying music in his spare time. ☊ spare ☊
I haven't had a spare moment this morning. ☊ spare ☊
Take some spare clothes in case you get wet. ☊ spare ☊
He has a number of speaking engagements this week. ☊ speak ☊
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ 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 ☊
He sent a special message to the men. ☊ special ☊
We came specially to see you. ☊ specially ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
a magazine aimed specifically at working women ☊ specifically ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
How do you spell your surname? ☊ spell ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. ☊ spell ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: How long did you spend on your homework? ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
spiritual development ☊ spiritual ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! ☊ split ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
#NAME? ☊ spring ☊
#NAME? ☊ spring ☊
a carpet four metres square ☊ square ☊
an area of 36 square metres ☊ square ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
medical staff ☊ staff ☊
We have 20 part-time members of staff. ☊ staff ☊
staff members ☊ staff ☊
staff development/training ☊ staff ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
The children are at different stages of development. ☊ stage ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
The project has the government's stamp of approval. ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
stamp A (with B): The box was stamped with the maker's name. ☊ stamp ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
stand sb/sth doing sth: I can't stand people interrupting all the time. ☊ stand ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
Don't just stand there—do something! ☊ stand ☊
#NAME? ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. ☊ standard ☊
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. ☊ standard ☊
It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards. ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan ☊ star ☊
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. ☊ start ☊
What time are we starting tomorrow? ☊ start ☊
You're always trying to start an argument. ☊ start ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
It's time you started on your homework. ☊ start ☊
#NAME? ☊ start ☊
When the band started out, they couldn't afford much equipment. ☊ start out ☊
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. ☊ start off ☊
#NAME? ☊ start off ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
The meeting got off to a good/bad start (= started well/badly). ☊ start ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
#NAME? ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
#NAME? ☊ stay ☊
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. ☊ stay ☊
a steady job/income ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
I met his steady gaze. ☊ steady ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
The frame is made of steel. ☊ steel ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
a step-by-step guide to building your own home ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
She moved a step closer to me. ☊ step ☊
#NAME? ☊ stick ☊
#NAME? ☊ stick ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
She stuck her tongue out at me. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
Do you still live at the same address? ☊ still ☊
There's still time to change your mind. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
We stayed in a village where time has stood still (= life has not changed for many years). ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
What time is it? My watch has stopped. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: Stop me (= make me stop talking) if I'm boring you. ☊ stop ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
stop what...: Mike immediately stopped what he was doing. ☊ 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 big department store ☊ store ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
a bedtime story ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
Come straight home after school. ☊ straight ☊
I'll come straight to the point—your work isn't good enough. ☊ straight ☊
She looked me straight in the eye. ☊ straight ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
She was looking at me in a very strange way. ☊ strange ☊
There was something strange about her eyes. ☊ strange ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
strange to sb: At first the place was strange to me. ☊ strange ☊
stranger to sb: She remained a stranger to me. ☊ stranger ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment ☊ strategy ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
street newspapers sold by the homeless ☊ street ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
#NAME? ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame. ☊ stretch ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
She's very strict about things like homework. ☊ strict ☊
strike sb: An awful thought has just struck me. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
She strikes me as a very efficient person. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
Cut the meat into strips. ☊ strip ☊
a strong smell ☊ strong ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
strong support for the government ☊ strong ☊
a strong leader/government ☊ strong ☊
She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). ☊ strong ☊
The room smelt strongly of polish. ☊ strongly ☊
I struggled and screamed for help. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle with sb: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. ☊ struggle ☊
#NAME? ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
a medical/science, etc. student ☊ student ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
Fran was studying the menu. ☊ study ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
She always makes me feel really stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
a style of management ☊ style ☊
a management style ☊ style ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
a meat substitute ☊ substitute ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
'There are loads of things to do.' 'Such as?' (= give me an example) ☊ such as ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
Allow sufficient time to get there. ☊ sufficient ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
If you want to go by bus, that suits me fine. ☊ suit ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
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 was a job to which he seemed well suited. ☊ suited ☊
a two-page summary of a government report ☊ summary ☊
a summary financial statement ☊ summary ☊
a summary judgement ☊ summary ☊
We're going away in the summer. ☊ summer ☊
It's very hot here in summer. ☊ summer ☊
in the summer of 2009 ☊ summer ☊
late/early summer ☊ summer ☊
this/next/last summer ☊ summer ☊
a cool/hot/wet summer ☊ summer ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
a summer's day ☊ summer ☊
a summer dress ☊ summer ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
two summers ago ☊ summer ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
The results of the experiment supported her theory. ☊ support ☊
He turned to crime to support his drug habit. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
If you raise it at the meeting, I'll support you. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
She supported her husband through many difficult times. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
sure how, whether, etc...: Ask me if you're not sure how to do it. ☊ sure ☊
sure of sth: You're always sure of a warm welcome there. ☊ sure ☊
sure of doing sth: England must win this game to be sure of qualifying for the World Cup. ☊ sure ☊
Surely we should do something about it? ☊ surely ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
Teeth have a hard surface layer called enamel. ☊ surface ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete 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 ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
A surprising number of people came. ☊ surprising ☊
the membranes surrounding the brain ☊ surround ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
She was the last surviving member of the family. ☊ survive ☊
survive from sth: Some strange customs have survived from earlier times. ☊ survive ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of doing sth: I suspected her of damaging the equipment. ☊ suspect ☊
He is the prime suspect in the case. ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
a sweet-smelling rose ☊ sweet ☊
I had a craving for something sweet. ☊ sweet ☊
This wine is too sweet for me. ☊ sweet ☊
She trained five times a week at her local swimming pool. ☊ swimming pool ☊
#NAME? ☊ swing ☊
#NAME? ☊ swing ☊
#NAME? ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
switch sth (over) (from sth) (to sth): The meeting has been switched to next week. ☊ switch ☊
We only switched on halfway through the programme. ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
Mandela became a symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle. ☊ symbol ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
system of sth: a system of government ☊ system ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
The official seemed to take hours to examine my passport. ☊ take ☊
It'll take her time to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
If they offer me the job, I'll take it. ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
I wish you'd take me seriously. ☊ take ☊
Come in; take a seat. ☊ take ☊
The police officer took my name and address. ☊ take ☊
The doctor has given me some medicine to take for my cough. ☊ take ☊
He took some keys out of his pocket. ☊ take ☊
My name had been taken off the list. ☊ take ☊
Someone has taken my scarf. ☊ take ☊
The machine takes its name from its inventor. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
take sth (with you): I forgot to take my bag with me when I got off the bus. ☊ take ☊
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? ☊ take ☊
I'd like to take my argument a stage further. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
He was homeless, so we took him in. ☊ take sb in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Workmen arrived to take down the scaffolding. ☊ take sth down ☊
I was given some pills to take away the pain. ☊ take sth away ☊
I won't take up any more of your time. ☊ take up sth ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. ☊ tap ☊
tap sb/sth: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder. ☊ tap ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
to meet/achieve a target ☊ 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 ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
#NAME? ☊ taste ☊
Income tax will be deducted by your employer. ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
I came home by taxi. ☊ taxi ☊
teach (sb to do) sth: Could you teach me to do that? ☊ teach ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb to do sth: She taught me to be less critical of other people. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
He has now retired from full-time teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a team leader/member ☊ team ☊
We have a team of eight working on product development. ☊ team ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The doctor told me (that) I should eat less fat. ☊ tell ☊
Did she tell you her name? ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
tell sb where, what, etc...: Tell me where you live. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. ☊ tell ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
to take sb's temperature (= measure the temperature of sb's body using a special instrument) ☊ temperature ☊
I'm looking for some temporary work. ☊ temporary ☊
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement ☊ temporary ☊
Women tend to live longer than men. ☊ tend ☊
the spring/summer/autumn/fall term ☊ term ☊
Many students now have paid employment during term. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. ☊ term ☊
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. ☊ terrible ☊
a terrible meal ☊ terrible ☊
The room was in a terrible mess. ☊ terrible ☊
I had a terrible job (= it was very difficult) to persuade her to come. ☊ terrible ☊
The experiment went terribly wrong. ☊ terribly ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
The hospital is doing some tests. ☊ test ☊
#NAME? ☊ test ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
He loves me more than you do. ☊ than ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'I'd love to, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like some more?' 'No thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
'Would you like some more cake?' 'No thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
I was living with my parents at that time. ☊ that ☊
Do you remember when we went to Norway? That was a good trip. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
The watch (that) you gave me keeps perfect time. ☊ 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 heat was getting to be too much for me. ☊ the ☊
The people I met there were very friendly. ☊ the ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
It's a favourite game of theirs. ☊ theirs ☊
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me. ☊ them ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
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 ☊
The naked male figure was always the central theme of Greek art. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
There seemed to be no doubt about it. ☊ there ☊
There comes a point where you give up. ☊ there ☊
There once was a poor farmer who had four sons. ☊ there ☊
I hope we get there in time. ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! ☊ thing ☊
There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
Can you pass me that thing over there? ☊ 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 ☊
If I'm late home, my mother always thinks the worst. ☊ think ☊
Let me think (= give me time before I answer). ☊ think ☊
think (that)...: Do you think (that) they'll come? ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Have you thought of a name for the baby yet? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I think of this place as my home. ☊ think of sb/sth as sb/sth ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
Do you want me to come this Tuesday (= Tuesday of this week) or next Tuesday? ☊ this ☊
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). ☊ this ☊
I can thoroughly recommend it. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Though she gave no sign, I was sure she had seen me. ☊ though ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
Our team lost. It was a good game though. ☊ though ☊
My thoughts turned to home. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
crimes involving violence or the threat of violence ☊ threat ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
Can you help me tie my tie? ☊ tie ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
Can't you wait till we get home? ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
Next time you're here let's have lunch together. ☊ time ☊
He failed his driving test three times. ☊ time ☊
He's determined to pass this time. ☊ time ☊
When was the last time you saw her? ☊ time ☊
How many times (= how often) do I have to tell you not to do that? ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Did you have a good time in Spain? ☊ time ☊
I had an awful time in the hospital. ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
Allow plenty of time to get to the airport. ☊ time ☊
I can probably make the time to see them. ☊ time ☊
It takes time to make changes in the law. ☊ time ☊
We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). ☊ time ☊
We got to the airport with time to spare. ☊ time ☊
He spends most of his time working. ☊ time ☊
She doesn't have much free/spare time. ☊ time ☊
Sorry, I can't spare the time. ☊ time ☊
What a waste of time! ☊ time ☊
I didn't finish the test—I ran out of time. ☊ time ☊
Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? ☊ time ☊
He never takes any time off (= time spent not working). ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
The journey time is two hours. ☊ time ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? ☊ time ☊
I lived in Egypt for a time. ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
Her parents died a long time ago. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ 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 ☊
in ancient times ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
Times are hard for the unemployed. ☊ time ☊
Times have changed since Grandma was young. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
time and space ☊ time ☊
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
What time is it/What's the time? ☊ time ☊
Do you have the time? ☊ time ☊
What time do you make it? ☊ time ☊
What time do you have? ☊ 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 ☊
Can she tell time yet? ☊ time ☊
My watch keeps perfect time (= always shows the correct time). ☊ time ☊
Look at the time! We'll be late. ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
Greenwich Mean Time ☊ time ☊
6 o'clock local time ☊ time ☊
What time do you finish work? ☊ time ☊
The baby loves bath time. ☊ time ☊
time (to do sth): I think it's time to go to bed. ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
time (for sth): It's time for lunch. ☊ time ☊
time (that)...: It's time the kids were in bed. ☊ time ☊
By the time you get there the meeting will be over. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
There's no rush—take your time. ☊ take your time (over sth), take your time to do sth/doing sth ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Our representatives are ready to help you at all times. ☊ at all times ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
She ran up the stairs two at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
Will we be in time for the six o'clock train? ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life). ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
It's about time you cleaned your room! ☊ it's about/high time ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
We have a new timetable each term (= showing the times of each class in school). ☊ timetable ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
I have a busy timetable this week (= I have planned to do many things). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
tip sb: Did you remember to tip the waiter? ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
That walk has tired me out. ☊ tire sb/yourself out ☊
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. ☊ tired ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
He pointed to something on the opposite bank. ☊ to ☊
The meadows lead down to the river. ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
I watched the programme from beginning to end. ☊ to ☊
There are 2.54 centimetres to an inch. ☊ to ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
It sounded like crying to me. ☊ to ☊
His aim was to become president. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
Mix the sand and cement together. ☊ 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 ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
Will you have dinner with me tonight? ☊ tonight ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
The dress was too tight for me. ☊ too ☊
Can I come too? ☊ too ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
#NAME? ☊ turn ☊
#NAME? ☊ turn ☊
We turned and headed for home. ☊ turn ☊
She turned to look at me. ☊ turn ☊
#NAME? ☊ turn ☊
#NAME? ☊ turn sth up ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). ☊ turn over ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Please turn the volume down. ☊ turn sth down ☊
#NAME? ☊ turn sth down ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
The children called out their names in turn. ☊ in turn ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
a TV series/show/programme ☊ TV ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
#NAME? ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
After the crash the car was a mass of twisted metal. ☊ twisted ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. ☊ it takes two to do sth ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
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 ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
A typically priced meal will be around $10. ☊ typically ☊
typically American hospitality ☊ typically ☊
He was typically modest about his achievements. ☊ typically ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
Let us know if you're unable to come. ☊ unable ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
an annual income of under £10 000 ☊ under ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
understand sb: Nobody understands me. ☊ understand ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work. ☊ understanding ☊
The statement is open to various understandings. ☊ understanding ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
an area of high/low unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
rising/falling unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
It was a time of mass unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
measures to help reduce/tackle unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
the level/rate of unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
a study of male/female unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
The announcement was not entirely unexpected. ☊ unexpected ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
a union member ☊ union ☊
the former Soviet Union ☊ union ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
unite in doing sth: We will unite in fighting crime. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
the United States of America ☊ united ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
If you're unlucky enough to get trapped in a lift, remember not to panic. ☊ unlucky ☊
By some unlucky chance, her name was left off the list. ☊ unlucky ☊
Some people think it's unlucky to walk under a ladder. ☊ unlucky ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
He was very unpleasant to me. ☊ unpleasant ☊
She said some very unpleasant things about you. ☊ unpleasant ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
She has a very unusual name. ☊ unusual ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
Up you come! (= said when lifting a child) ☊ up ☊
She turned the volume up. ☊ up ☊
United were 3-1 up at half-time. ☊ up ☊
They've had the road up (= with the surface broken or removed) to lay some pipes. ☊ up ☊
I have some paperwork to finish up. ☊ up ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
Is anything up? You can tell me. ☊ up ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
a member of the upper middle class ☊ upper ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
He came home later than usual. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
I'm usually home by 6 o'clock. ☊ usually ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
a vacation home ☊ vacation ☊
My home is my most valuable asset. ☊ valuable ☊
This ring has great sentimental value for me. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
a valued member of staff ☊ value ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
Apples come in a great many varieties. ☊ variety ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
vary with sth: The menu varies with the season. ☊ vary ☊
'What time do you start work?' 'It varies.' ☊ vary ☊
The job enables me to vary the hours I work. ☊ vary ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
We flew home via Dubai. ☊ via ☊
victims of crime ☊ victim ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
In my view it was a waste of time. ☊ view ☊
People came from all over the world to view her work. ☊ view ☊
crimes/acts/threats of violence ☊ violence ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
He reacted to the idea with some violence. ☊ violence ☊
violent crime ☊ violent ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
This year's results are virtually the same as last year's. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. ☊ vision ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
a home visit (= when your doctor visits you) ☊ visit ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
'There you are,' said a voice behind me. ☊ voice ☊
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? ☊ voice ☊
How do you measure the volume of a gas? ☊ volume ☊
jars of different volumes ☊ volume ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
the sheer volume (= large amount) of business ☊ volume ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
New roads are being built to cope with the increased volume of traffic. ☊ volume ☊
Sales volumes fell 0.2% in June. ☊ volume ☊
to turn the volume up/down ☊ volume ☊
an encyclopedia in 20 volumes ☊ volume ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
#NAME? ☊ wait ☊
I'll wait outside until the meeting's over. ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth: Wait for me! ☊ wait ☊
You'll just have to wait your turn (= wait until your turn comes). ☊ wait ☊
wait for sb/sth to do sth: He's waiting for me to make a mistake. ☊ wait ☊
wait (for sb): There's a letter waiting for you at home. ☊ wait ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
I always wake early in the summer. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
#NAME? ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
He set out on the long walk home. ☊ walk ☊
There are some interesting walks in the area. ☊ walk ☊
#NAME? ☊ wander ☊
want sth: Do you want some more tea? ☊ want ☊
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' ☊ want ☊
You can come too, if you want. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth to do sth: Do you want me to help? ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
warm sth/sb/yourself (up): I'll warm up some milk. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
The alcohol warmed and relaxed him. ☊ warm ☊
warm (up): As the climate warms (up) the ice caps will melt. ☊ warm ☊
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. ☊ warmth ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
waste sth: to waste time/food/energy ☊ waste ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
Could you watch my bags for me while I buy a paper? ☊ watch ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
a crime wave ☊ wave ☊
#NAME? ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
You came all this way to see us? ☊ way ☊
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? ☊ way ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). ☊ the other way round ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She didn't speak a word to me all the way back home. ☊ all the way ☊
What's the time, by the way? ☊ by the way ☊
the American way of life ☊ a/the/sb's way of life ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
I first met him way back in the 80s. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
weak arguments ☊ weak ☊
In a weak moment (= when I was easily persuaded) I said she could borrow the car. ☊ weak ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
#NAME? ☊ wear ☊
The kids have totally worn me out. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
He comes to see us once a week. ☊ week ☊
I never have the time to go out in the week. ☊ week ☊
He won a weekend for two in Rome. ☊ weekend ☊
weekly meetings ☊ weekly ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
No more for me. I have to watch my weight. ☊ weight ☊
welcome (sb): They were at the door to welcome us. ☊ welcome ☊
welcome sb to sth: It is a pleasure to welcome you to our home. ☊ welcome ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
a welcome sight ☊ welcome ☊
Your letter was very welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
Children are always welcome at the hotel. ☊ welcome ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
a welcome guest ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
'Thanks for your help.' 'You're welcome.' ☊ you're welcome ☊
Thank you for your warm welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
a speech/smile of welcome ☊ welcome ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
Welcome home! ☊ welcome ☊
Welcome to Oxford! ☊ welcome ☊
Good evening everybody. Welcome to the show! ☊ welcome ☊
'We lost.' 'Oh, well. Better luck next time.' ☊ well ☊
'Do you want to come?' 'Well, I'm not sure.' ☊ well ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
We were all soaking wet (= extremely wet). ☊ wet ☊
What is your name? ☊ what ☊
What time is it? ☊ what ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
I spent what little time I had with my family. ☊ what ☊
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' ☊ what? ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
Call me when you've finished. ☊ when ☊
Whenever she comes, she brings a friend. ☊ whenever ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
I'll see whether she's at home (= or not at home). ☊ whether ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
Some people work better to music while others do not. ☊ while ☊
While I am willing to help, I do not have much time available. ☊ while ☊
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). ☊ while ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
+ 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 ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ 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 ☊
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. ☊ who ☊
Come out of there, whoever you are. ☊ whoever ☊
Tell me why you did it. ☊ why ☊
'I would like you to go.' 'Why me? ' ☊ why ☊
It's about 2 metres wide. ☊ wide ☊
It's about 10 metres in width. ☊ width ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
He wouldn't come—he said he was too busy. ☊ will ☊
Will you send this letter for me, please? ☊ will ☊
The meeting turned out to be a clash of wills. ☊ will ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
Would you be willing to help me with my essay? ☊ willing ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
'Will you help me?' 'Willingly.' ☊ willingly ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
#NAME? ☊ wind ☊
The river winds its way between two meadows. ☊ wind ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
Wish me luck! ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
I have a client with me right now. ☊ with ☊
I had an argument with my boss. ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
It's much easier compared with last time. ☊ with ☊
The meal with wine came to $20 each. ☊ with ☊
She blushed with embarrassment. ☊ with ☊
Skill comes with practice. ☊ with ☊
Leave it with me. ☊ with ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
Don't go without me. ☊ without ☊
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs. ☊ without ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
men, women and children ☊ woman ☊
women drivers ☊ woman ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party. ☊ wonder ☊
We had a wonderful time last night. ☊ wonderful ☊
He chopped some wood for the fire. ☊ wood ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ 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 ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). ☊ word ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. ☊ work ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
#NAME? ☊ work ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work ☊ work ☊
I have some work for you to do. ☊ work ☊
Danger—men at work. ☊ at work ☊
temporary/part-time/casual workers ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
a working men's club ☊ working ☊
a meeting of world leaders ☊ world ☊
Don't rush—we've got all the time in the world. ☊ in the world ☊
You had me worried for a moment—I thought you were going to resign! ☊ you had me worried ☊
Don't worry. We have plenty of time. ☊ worry ☊
worry about sb/sth: Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. ☊ 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 ☊
it worries sb that...: It worries me that he hasn't come home yet. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
a worrying development ☊ worrying ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
It's worth making an appointment before you go. ☊ worth ☊
They told me that they probably wouldn't come. ☊ 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 ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
Would you open the door for me, please? ☊ would ☊
Would you have dinner with me on Friday? ☊ would ☊
I'd rather come with you. ☊ would ☊
I'd rather you came with us. ☊ would ☊
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. ☊ would ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
wrap A (up) in B: Wrap the meat in foil before you cook it. ☊ wrap ☊
write sth (to sb): I wrote a letter to the Publicity Department. ☊ write ☊
write sb sth: I wrote the Publicity Department a letter. ☊ write ☊
write sb: Write me while you're away. ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
write sth: Write your name at the top of the paper. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
a messy writer ☊ writer ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
It was wrong of me to get so angry. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ 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 ☊
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. ☊ wrong ☊
I have something wrong with my foot. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
It's years since we last met. ☊ year ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' ☊ yes ☊
'Sorry I'm late—the bus didn't come.' 'Oh yes?' ☊ yes ☊
What happened at yesterday's meeting? ☊ yesterday ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
I met the young Michelle Obama at Princeton. ☊ 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 ☊
Do it yourself—I don't have time. ☊ yourself ☊
youth unemployment ☊ youth ☊
The thermometer had fallen to zero. ☊ zero ☊
de ☊ il ne rêve que d’argent et de plaisirs ☊
même ☊ ils ne s’excusent même pas ☊
fois ☊ lève la main une fois ☊
me ☊ reviens me voir dans cinq ou six ans ☊
temps ☊ sur le plan spirituel, le temps n’existe pas ☊
quelque ☊ il restera pour quelques mois ☊
venir ☊ venez rencontrer les autres ☊
moi ☊ tu sors avec moi ce soir? ☊
moment ☊ arrête de parler pour un moment ☊
gouvernement ☊ le gouvernement a augmenté les impôts ☊
devenir ☊ je suis très heureux que vous deveniez ma voisine ☊
nom ☊ quel est son nom? ☊
revenir ☊ je sais qu’elle ne reviendra jamais ☊
moyen ☊ il songeait aux moyens de profiter de sa victoire ☊
sens ☊ il manquait un sens à donner à ma vie ☊
mesure ☊ écrire me libère dans une certaine mesure ☊
jeu ☊ nous n’entrons pas dans le jeu de la politique ☊
longtemps ☊ pendant longtemps il ne bougea pas de son lit ☊
reprendre ☊ on peut les arrêter, leur reprendre cette ville ☊
rencontrer ☊ il rencontrera le pape au Vatican vendredi ☊
entrer ☊ faut trouver le moyen d’ entrer dans le sous- sol ☊
ailleurs ☊ les négociations décisives se tiennent ailleurs ☊
nombreux ☊ j’ai participé à de nombreux débats de ce genre ☊
américain ☊ c’est la voie que les Américains ont choisie ☊
développement ☊ nous allons poursuivre le développement de nos activités ☊
membre ☊ j’espère que tous les membres seront présents ☊
ancien ☊ je dis merci à tous les anciens combattants ☊
beau ☊ ce sont là de belles paroles, mais des paroles creuses ☊
parfois ☊ il est parfois sage d’être un peu fou ☊
lors ☊ je vous ai vu lors de votre dernière visite ☊
député ☊ j’ai écouté plusieurs interventions des députés ☊
cadre ☊ cette enquête s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une autre ☊
mouvement ☊ il me serra la main d’un mouvement presque inconscient ☊
accord ☊ le gouvernement fédéral a signé un accord ☊
emploi ☊ leur emploi exige qu’ils fournissent leurs propres outils ☊
sentir ☊ tu ne sens pas son parfum? ☊
régime ☊ Pravda, la voix de l’ancien régime commu- niste, ferme ses portes ☊
retenir ☊ depuis ma blessure, je ne retiens rien ☊
direction ☊ je n’osais aller dans cette direction ☊
signifier ☊ cela ne signifiait rien pour moi ☊
nommer ☊ ses membres sont nommés par le premier ministre ☊
souvenir ☊ je ne veux me souvenir de rien ☊
élément ☊ trois éléments d’information présentent un intérêt particulier ☊
été ☊ l’été constitue le pic de la consommation d’essence ☊
matériel ☊ nous avons déjà du nouveau matériel en chantier ☊
actuellement ☊ je suis très seul actuellement ☊
supposer ☊ je suppose qu’ils ont peur ☊
parlement ☊ il faut élargir le rôle du Parlement européen ☊
instant ☊ je suis à vous dans un instant ☊
quelqu’un ☊ il vaudrait mieux le demander au quelqu’un ☊
message ☊ il me semble que le message est clair ☊
immédiatement ☊ les enfants, partez immédiatement ☊
crime ☊ un crime motivé par la haine ☊
investissement ☊ ce sont là des investissements importants ☊
commercial ☊ la Chine est un partenaire commercial important ☊
rentrer ☊ je ne t’avais pas entendu rentrer ☊
mémoire ☊ cette soirée restera gravée dans nos mémoires ☊
commerce ☊ nous ne sommes pas contre le commerce équitable ☊
environnement ☊ nous rejetons la nécessité de protéger notre environnement ☊
disposition ☊ elle tenait de notre père une disposition mélancolique ☊
réunion ☊ j’ai moi-même participé à diverses réunions de la troïka ☊
reprise ☊ elle l’a prouvé à maintes reprises ☊
document ☊ je suis un document vivant! ☊
revenu ☊ les hauts revenus ne verront pas la différence ☊
autrement ☊ les Américains ont décidé d’agir autrement ☊
jugement ☊ il faut que son jugement s’exerce très très très rapidement ☊
engagement ☊ mon premier engagement fut de nature politique ☊
rencontre ☊ le matin, je vais à la rencontre du soleil ☊
recommandation ☊ nous avons fait neuf recommandations précises ☊
assemblée ☊ la direction organisa une assemblée générale ☊
émission ☊ une émission de télé passe, les écrits restent ☊
établissement ☊ l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important ☊
mesurer ☊ il mesure un mètre soixante-huit ☊
traitement ☊ vous acceptez d’être soumis au traitement ☊
mériter ☊ tout le monde mérite d’avoir sa chance ☊
gestion ☊ et je fournis l’expérience de gestion ☊
vaste ☊ c’est très vaste comme sujet, mais c’est fascinant ☊
méthode ☊ j’avais deviné la bonne méthode à suivre ☊
retraite ☊ c’était un rocker à la retraite ☊
accueillir ☊ on va vers les étrangers pour les accueillir ☊
urgence ☊ prépare-toi pour un atterrissage d’urgence ☊
parlementaire ☊ les parlementaires ont été agacés par les réactions israéliennes ☊
immédiat ☊ je n’ai plus de mémoire immédiate ☊
extrême ☊ nous allons affronter un péril extrême ☊
fondamental ☊ je fais une distinction fondamentale ☊
chômage ☊ le chômage chez les jeunes est devenu un grave problème ☊
kilomètre ☊ j’ai un jardin à vingt-cinq kilomètres de Paris ☊
amendement ☊ la Commission a accepté une partie des amendements ☊
tableau ☊ allez vérifier le tableau d’alerte ☊
séance ☊ elle se souvient d’une séance particulièrement pénible ☊
convention ☊ la convention relative aux droits de l’enfant ☊
mètre ☊ la zone cible fait seulement 2 mètres de large ☊
extrêmement ☊ ce processus a été extrêmement lent ☊
messieurs ☊ je vous remercie, messieurs, madame ☊
provenir ☊ la balle provient d’un revolver britannique ☊
médical ☊ sans aide médicale, je vais mourir ☊
mécanisme ☊ il existe donc un mécanisme pour prévenir la fuite ☊
foyer ☊ ils ont eu chacun un foyer ☊
reprocher ☊ nous lui avons reproché d’avoir manqué le sommet ☊
médias ☊ les médias vous ont comparée à Oprah Winfrey ☊
armé ☊ ils ont croisé un homme armé ☊
réalisation ☊ un lancement d’opération demande la réalisation d’une action ☊
volume ☊ gardez le moral haut et le volume bas ☊
instrument ☊ je voulais connaître mieux l’instrument et apprendre des solos ☊
consommateur ☊ les consommateurs en ressentent directementlesavantages– ☊
commentaire ☊ j’ai été très impressionné des commentaires que j’ai reçus ☊
équipement ☊ nous avons le meilleur équipement possible ☊
descendre ☊ personne n’entre, personne ne descend du train ☊
dimension ☊ nous connaissions un univers à trois dimensions ☊
thème ☊ vous pouvez choisir un thème ☊
bilan ☊ pouvez-vous proposer un bilan de ces épreuves? ☊
immense ☊ nous vivons dans un territoire immense ☊
phénomène ☊ je suis un phénomène, non? ☊
mentionner ☊ ces points ont déjà été mentionnés par le rapporteur ☊
exécution ☊ dans sa cellule, avant l’exécution, il en refuse les secours ☊
ressortir ☊ sur un fond noir, les couleurs ressortaient mieux ☊
assumer ☊ les autorités font assumer la responsabilité des troubles ☊
rendez-vous ☊ oui, nous avions un rendez-vous clandestin ☊
argument ☊ j’ai entendu des arguments peu convain- cants ☊
annonce ☊ il n’y a pas eu d’annonce à ce sujet ☊
match ☊ je n’avais pas gagné un match depuis deux mois ☊
gouvernemental ☊ on va alléger l’appareil gouvernemental ☊
quelconque ☊ est-ce qu’on a un vase quelconque? ☊
honte ☊ n’aie pas honte de tes origines ☊
médicament ☊ je crois en les médicaments génériques peu coûteux ☊
recommander ☊ je ne lui recommandai même pas la prudence ☊
amélioration ☊ il faut prévoir que l’amélioration sera lente ☊
issue ☊ nous fondons nos espoirs sur une issue positive au référendum ☊
suprême ☊ certains ont fait le sacrifice suprême ☊
mérite ☊ mon mérite était nul ☊
consommer ☊ nous consommons des aliments génétique- ment modifiés ☊
occupation ☊ lire et faire l’amour sont ses occupations préférées ☊
intermédiaire ☊ le fait d’avoir des intermédiaires me dérange ☊
publicité ☊ même la mauvaise publicité peut être bonne ☊
département ☊ nous avons encore un département de relation publique ☊
mental ☊ il sentait que ses facultés mentales étaient diminuées ☊
commenter ☊ laissez moi une chance de commenter ce que vous avez dit ☊
communiqué ☊ le communiqué a été distribué aux journalistes ☊
accusation ☊ il s’agit d’une accusation très grave ☊
paiement ☊ la firme me réclame le paiement d’une indemnité ☊
déplacement ☊ je consacre toute mon énergie aux déplacements ☊
entente ☊ je sais quelle entente il y a entre Robert et toi ☊
agriculteur ☊ j’ai moi-même été agriculteur ☊
paysan ☊ je donnerais tout pour être un simple paysan ☊
appartement ☊ j’aimerais bien acheter un appartement ☊
enrichir ☊ ces différences enrichissent notre pays ☊
maîtriser ☊ il fallait aussi démontrer qu’on maîtrisait deux langues étrangères ☊
aussitôt ☊ on décida aussitôt de dîner ensemble ☊
numérique ☊ il faut faire appel à des simulations numériques ☊
marchand ☊ la marine marchande a été la clé de la victoire ☊
vêtement ☊ ça, c’est un vêtement de marque ☊
surmonter ☊ nous pouvons surmonter ces obstacles ☊
marchandise ☊ la marchandise s’est vendue de façon incroyable ☊
fusion ☊ ceci renforcera notre fusion organique ☊
modalité ☊ il semble donc exister deux modalités de la vision ☊
domicile ☊ j’ai eu une urgence à domicile ☊
congé ☊ il vous faudra prendre un congé d’un mois, au moins ☊
recommencer ☊ recommence depuis le début, s’il te plaît ☊
recul ☊ sur un an, le recul du chômage atteint 5 % ☊
quelques-uns ☊ j’ai retrouvé quelques-uns de ces poèmes ☊
complémentaire ☊ j’ai des informations additionnelles et complémentaires à fournir ☊
accueil ☊ l’émission a reçu un très bon accueil ☊
maritime ☊ je viens d’une ville maritime ☊
thèse ☊ vous avez publié cette thèse? ☊
viande ☊ depuis, je ne mange plus de viande ☊
paramètre ☊ le commutateur d’origine fixe les paramètres ☊
commandement ☊ vous avez transgressé le premier commande- ment ☊
adhésion ☊ l’adhésion des États candidats à l’Union européenne ☊
compromis ☊ la vie est un compromis ☊
présumer ☊ je présume que vous êtes carnivore ☊
abandon ☊ c’est ce qu’on appelle un abandon de poste ☊
revêtir ☊ on revêt les nouvelles lunettes de soleil ☊
souverain ☊ ce sera le 66e séjour du souverain pontife à l’étranger ☊
formidable ☊ j’ai fait quelques rencontres formidables ☊
médecine ☊ deux étudiants en médecine suédois m’écrivaient ☊
métal ☊ ils ont été équipés de détecteurs de métaux ☊
déception ☊ la déception pourrait n’être que temporaire ☊
encadrer ☊ les élèves seront encadrés par environ 850.000 enseignants ☊
désaccord ☊ ces désaccords constituent une tension bénéfique ☊
entrevue ☊ j’ai l’impression que cette entrevue commence très mal ☊
opportunité ☊ c’est une merveilleuse opportunité de passer de belles vacances ☊
spectateur ☊ les spectateurs s’enfuient épouvantés ☊
chasseur ☊ je suis un chasseur qui ne tue pas sans hésiter ☊
redevenir ☊ je vais redevenir célibataire ☊
mécanique ☊ c’était aussi un piano mécanique ☊
amorcer ☊ la réaction en chaîne est amorcée ☊
vaincre ☊ nous sommes nés pour vaincre ☊
rayon ☊ un rayon de lune traversait la chambre ☊
repas ☊ c’est le repas kasher? oui, kasher ☊
élu ☊ j’exprime ma déception auprès des élus politiques ☊
infraction ☊ ceux qui commettent des infractions doivent payer ☊
arrangement ☊ j’ai conclu un arrangement avec le diable ☊
élémentaire ☊ il posait des questions élémentaires ☊
enfoncer ☊ commencons par enfoncer les portes ☊
pilote ☊ y a-t-il encore un pilote dans l’avion? ☊
nomination ☊ j’ai été très heureux d’apprendre votre nomination ☊
tantôt ☊ des voix tantôt masculines, tantôt féminines ☊
déroulement ☊ nous avons examiné le déroulement des événements ☊
détriment ☊ la mondialisation se fait au détriment des moins forts ☊
attribution ☊ certaines attributions en matière nucléaire relèvent encore des états ☊
caméra ☊ ils ont souri devant les caméras ☊
rappel ☊ je suis un rappel d’un moment douloureux de ta vie ☊
rémunération ☊ comment jugez-vous la rémunération des dirigeants français ☊
échéance ☊ le contrat arrive à échéance dans quelques mois ☊
adhérer ☊ quoi que vous fassiez, adhérez à l’Union ☊
émaner ☊ quelque chose émane de lui, non? ☊
accentuer ☊ la méfiance entre salariés et employeurs s’accentue ☊
délit ☊ tous avaient été surpris en flagrant délit ☊
quelquefois ☊ quelquefois je pense qu’il a raison ☊
supplément ☊ on pourrait peut-être obtenir en douce un supplément de papier ☊
méchant ☊ ce vilain méchant ne te fera rien ☊
horaire ☊ j’ai un horaire assez chargé ☊
encouragement ☊ je crois qu’il apprécie les encouragements ☊
inscription ☊ c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque? ☊
métro ☊ toutes les lignes de métro fonctionnaient ☊
remplacement ☊ il vous en donne une nouvelle en remplace- ment de votre carte perdue ☊
odeur ☊ il sentait mauvais, l’odeur des vieillards ☊
préconiser ☊ je préconise la souplesse plutôt que la ligne dure ☊
gloire ☊ il ne recherche ni gloire, ni fortune ☊
clientèle ☊ on a une clientèle d’habitués qui viennent et reviennent ☊
placement ☊ il gère des placements pour l’argent de la drogue ☊
mention ☊ on n’a même pas fait mention du problème ☊
quai ☊ ce quai est interdit d’accès aux civils ☊
médaille ☊ comme si j’avais gagné une médaille ☊
comédie ☊ c’est une comédie et les gens ont besoin de rire ☊
armement ☊ l’industrie des armements avait une importance ☊
superbe ☊ votre gazon semble superbe ☊
trame ☊ les trames urbaine et péri-urbaine changent plus rapidement ☊
estimation ☊ c’est une estimation prudente ☊
menu ☊ il y a du poulet au menu ☊
élan ☊ il suffisait d’un élan du cœur pour le désarmer ☊
renouvellement ☊ nous appuyons le renouvellement de la licence de la station ☊
formé ☊ une fois formé, le profit est réglementé ☊
éclat ☊ des éclats de rire se firent entendre derrière une porte ☊
attachement ☊ il éprouva une sorte d’attachement pour ce vieillard ☊
demeure ☊ ils retrouvent leurs demeures pillées, brûlées, leurs champs dévastés ☊
prénom ☊ il appelle les journalistes par leur prénom ☊
rétablissement ☊ nous leur souhaitons un prompt rétablissement ☊
environnemental ☊ les questions environnementales transcendent les frontières ☊
suspension ☊ Pyongyang confirme publiquement la suspension des tirs de missiles ☊
tournoi ☊ j’ai gagné ce tournoi ☊
cimetière ☊ dans un cimetière, la mort est supportable ☊
domestique ☊ c’est au foyer domestique qu’elles avaient pris leurs leçons ☊
flamme ☊ ils ont dû voir les flammes ☊
ménager ☊ cela permettait aussi de ménager la surprise ☊
renforcement ☊ on peut se féliciter du renforcement des mesures pour la formation ☊
élaboration ☊ vous allez demander l’élaboration d’un dossier ☊
habitation ☊ environ 200 habitations ont été détruites ☊
ajustement ☊ l’ajustement reste aussi insuffisant ☊
patrie ☊ ils ont parlé de protection de la patrie ☊
studio ☊ mon bureau était en face du studio ☊
pénible ☊ ton incompétence devient extrêmement pénible ☊
baptiser ☊ j’ai baptisé presque tous les habitants de la ville ☊
bienvenu ☊ j’aimerais vous souhaiter à tous la bienv- enue ☊
gigantesque ☊ il s’agit là d’un problème gigantesque ☊
expédition ☊ je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition ☊
acheminement ☊ il aurait organisé l’acheminement des explosifs ☊
exposé ☊ j’en ai parlé dans mon exposé ☊
différend ☊ nous venons de régler le différend qui nous opposait ☊
allocation ☊ il dirigeait l’allocation des ressources ☊
pitié ☊ enfin le ciel eut pitié de cette mère malheureuse ☊
aménagement ☊ alors, on a fait des aménagements ☊
criminalité ☊ la prévention de la criminalité devrait être notre objectif final ☊
prôner ☊ l’évangile prône la pauvreté ☊
incorporer ☊ ce texte a été incorporé éventuellement dans le chapitre ☊
constat ☊ ces associations en sont arrivées à ce constat ☊
casque ☊ je suis la seule à porter un casque au travail ☊
natal ☊ il voulait quitter sa ville natale ☊
remboursement ☊ s’ils veulent un remboursement, je le prendrais sur ta paye ☊
fondre ☊ quel pudding exquis, il fond dans la bouche ☊
entre-temps ☊ entre-temps, la population vieillit et augmente ☊
déploiement ☊ il s’agirait du premier déploiement de missiles sol-air ☊
joyeux ☊ je ne regrette pas cette époque très joyeuse de ma vie ☊
honteux ☊ je trouve cela absolument honteux ☊
remède ☊ leur herbier fournit des remèdes, des tisanes ☊
médiatique ☊ c’est un coup médiatique incroyable pour cette compagnie-là ☊
appartenance ☊ le sentiment d’appartenance doit être entretenu ☊
sursis ☊ une peine d’emprisonnement avec sursis ne suffirait pas ☊
émerger ☊ cette façon de penser émerge presque partout ☊
monument ☊ ce devait être un monument aux morts ☊
médiocre ☊ pire encore, il est médiocre et inefficace ☊
commerçant ☊ c’était plein de petits commerçants, d’artisans ☊
désarmement ☊ j’ai besoin des codes de désarmement ☊
recrutement ☊ j’ai déclaré un gel du recrutement ☊
arrivant ☊ il y a un nouvel arrivant dans le jeu ☊
gai ☊ nous étions si beaux, si gais ☊
appréciation ☊ les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain ☊
complément ☊ c’était un complément qui lui permettait de vivre ☊
comédien ☊ j’ai pensé au métier de comédien ☊
affection ☊ l’affection grandit par l’épreuve ☊
sous-sol ☊ il utilisait les parkings en sous-sol ☊
punition ☊ la mort ne doit pas être une punition ☊
semestre ☊ ils faisaient un semestre d’intégration ☊
redoutable ☊ tu as été notre plus redoutable ennemi ☊
menaçant ☊ elle le chasse en le menaçant avec un couteau ☊
report ☊ nous sommes contre le report des élections ☊
costume ☊ voici un très beau costume, en pure laine ☊
incitation ☊ il y a eu de l’incitation au piratage ☊
détachement ☊ elle parle de tout avec un détachement singulier ☊
parfum ☊ divers sont les parfums des fleurs ☊
opportun ☊ je n’ai pas trouvé le moment opportun ☊
venu ☊ le moment venu, on allumera le phare de la liberté ☊
sanitaire ☊ il n’a pas respecté les règles sanitaires ☊
remédier ☊ pour remédier à cette affaire, il faut du courage ☊
bordel ☊ un jour, la patronne du bordel m’envoya chez un autre libertin ☊
versement ☊ les versements aux hôpitaux publics progressent de 0,7 % ☊
intergouvernemental ☊ l’esprit des accords intergouvernementaux conclus avec les provinces ☊
mexicain ☊ j’étais couchée sur la couverture mexicaine ☊
obtention ☊ l’obtention d’un diplôme est une occasion spéciale ☊
syndrome ☊ je souffre ... du syndrome du manque d’amour ☊
innombrable ☊ son existence résulte d’innombrables morts ☊
foncier ☊ le code foncier va permettre cela ☊
expérimental ☊ du point de vue expérimental, il est bon de vérifier ☊
régiment ☊ c’est le meilleur soldat du régiment ☊
documentation ☊ j’écris aussi des documentations en français ☊
essor ☊ cette ville a pris un nouvel essor économique et touristique ☊
fermier ☊ les fermiers ont des journées très remplies ☊
fondamentalement ☊ telle est fondamentalement notre position ☊
comique ☊ le malentendu serait plutôt comique ☊
informé ☊ la population doit être mieux informée au sujet ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
trottoir ☊ mets-moi sur le trottoir, je me débrouillerai ☊
mentalité ☊ il faut instaurer une mentalité de gagnant et de bosseur ☊
annulation ☊ l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires ☊
médiation ☊ les tentatives américaines de médiation ont continué ☊
jadis ☊ jadis, nous étions des esclaves ☊
blâmer ☊ il cherche quelqu’un d’autre à blâmer ☊
aboutissement ☊ je suis l’aboutissement de tous ces instincts ☊
énumérer ☊ il est bien inutile d’énumérer les obstacles ☊
affectation ☊ il bâilla avec affectation ☊
cave ☊ il faut descendre dans la cave ☊
procès-verbal ☊ cette intervention ne figure pas dans le procès-verbal ☊
compliment ☊ merci pour le compliment ☊
relevé ☊ navré, mais vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
revivre ☊ il lui faut un souvenir pour revivre l’événe- ment ☊
concertation ☊ il faut travailler ensemble plus, en concertation ☊
comble ☊ comble du malheur, COOL-FM a changé d’orientation ☊
agitation ☊ il semble indifférent à l’agitation dont il est cause ☊
expérimenter ☊ les skieurs peu expérimentés devraient renoncer aux courses ☊