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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
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country, nation, state; water, liquid (for drinking); gum(s) (flesh surrounding teeth) ☊ nước ☊
水 → ☊ shui3 water; river; liquid; beverage; additional charges or income; (of clothes) classifier for number of washes ☊ Nước ☊
水利 → ☊ shui3li4 water conservancy; irrigation works ☊ Nước ☊
状态 → ☊ zhuang4tai4 state of affairs; state; mode; situation; CL:个/个ge4 ☊ Nước ☊
州 → ☊ zhou1 prefecture; state (e.g. of US); province (old); administrative division (old) ☊ Nước ☊
Wasser nước ☊ Getränke
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OXF3000: nước liquid
OXF3000: nước water
OXF3000N ở ra nước ngoài ngoài trời abroad
OXF3000N nước đồng minh liên minh liên kết kết thông gia ally
OXF3000N nước quốc gia đất nước country
OXF3000N hiện hành phổ biến hiện nay dòng (nước) luồng (gió) current
OXF3000N chảy nhỏ giọt rơi rớt giọt (nước máu...) drop
OXF3000N (thuộcnước ngoài từ nước ngoài ở nước ngoài foreign
OXF3000N băng nước đá ice
OXF3000N nước ép (rau củ quả) juice
OXF3000N ống dẫn (khí nước...) pipe
OXF3000N nước bóng nước láng đánh bóng làm cho láng polish
OXF3000N vũng nước bể bơi hồ bơi pool
OXF3000N nước xốt nước chấm sauce
OXF3000N nhà nước quốc gia chính quyền (thuộc) nhà nước phát biểu state
OXF3000N hơi nước steam
OXF3000N bể nước swimming pool
OXF3000N ở dưới mặt nước dưới mặt nước underwater
OXF3000N nước water
OXF3000N sóng gợn nước gợn sóng uốn thành sóng wave
OXF3000D: nước liquid Flüssigkeit
OXF3000D: nước liquid flüssig
OXF3000D: nước water Wasser
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water ☊ nước ☊ Basics 1
juice ☊ nước ép ☊ Basics 1
He drinks water. ☊ Anh ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1
The man drinks apple juice. ☊ Người đàn ông uống nước ép táo. ☊ Basics 1
She drinks water. ☊ Cô ấy uống nước. ☊ Basics 1
The man drinks water. ☊ Người đàn ông uống nước. ☊ Basics 1
I drink water. ☊ Tôi uống nước. ☊ Basics 1
The kid drinks the apple juice. ☊ Đứa trẻ uống nước ép táo. ☊ Basics 1
The little boy drinks juice. ☊ Cậu bé uống nước ép. ☊ Basics 1
This is apple juice / This is the apple juice. ☊ Đây là nước ép táo. ☊ Demonstrative Determiners
A glass of water, thanks. ☊ Một ly nước, cảm ơn. ☊ Common Phrases
The buffalo drinks water. ☊ Con trâu uống nước. ☊ Animals 1
We take a glass of juice. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy một ly nước ép. ☊ Verbs 1
There is water in this bottle. ☊ Có nước ở trong cái chai này. ☊ Prepositions 1
England ☊ Nước Anh ☊ Countries 1
America ☊ Nước Mỹ ☊ Countries 1
Australia ☊ Nước Úc ☊ Countries 1
Holland ☊ Nước Hà Lan ☊ Countries 1
India ☊ Nước Ấn Độ ☊ Countries 1
I love Australia. ☊ Tôi yêu nước Úc. ☊ Countries 1
Japan ☊ Nước Nhật ☊ Countries 1
They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2
My aunt will go to Greece first. ☊ Dì của tôi sẽ đi đến nước Hy Lạp đầu tiên. ☊ Countries 2
How many colors does the flag of the Netherlands have? ☊ Cờ của nước có bao nhiêu màu ? ☊ Countries 2
You cannot mix water and cooking oil. ☊ Bạn không thể trộn nước và dầu ăn. ☊ Verbs 3
Which country is between Spain and France? ☊ Nước nào ở giữa Tây Ban Nha và Pháp? ☊ Prepositions 2
When will the villains come to our country? ☊ Khi nào những kẻ ác sẽ đến nước của chúng tôi? ☊ People
Is the water cold or hot? ☊ Nước lạnh hay nóng? ☊ Adjectives 2
They sell coconut water. ☊ Họ bán nước dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous
Which country does not have a constitution? ☊ Nước nào không có hiến pháp? ☊ Politics
three states of water ☊ Ba trạng thái của nước ☊ Abstract Objects 2
There is a lot of water in my body. Do you want to drink it? ☊ Có rất nhiều nước trong cơ thể tôi.Bạn có muốn uống nó không? ☊ Medical
Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics
There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy
My travelling plan includes both Germany and England. ☊ Kế hoạch du lịch của tôi bao gồm cả nước Đức và nước Anh. ☊ Verbs 5
water puppetry ☊ Múa rối nước ☊ History
France is a capitalist country. ☊ Pháp là một nước tư bản. ☊ History
This country is not a colony ☊ Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. ☊ History
How many colonies did the United States have? ☊ Nước Mỹ đã có bao nhiêu thuộc địa? ☊ History
an undaunted country ☊ Một đất nước gan góc ☊ Reduplicative Words
He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions
I drink mineral water. Tôi uống nước khoáng. * 014
Do you drink water with ice? Bạn có uống nước với đá không? * 014
The child likes cocoa and apple juice. Đứa trẻ thích cacao và nước táo. * 014
The woman likes orange and grapefruit juice. Bà ấy thích nước cam và nước bưởi. * 014
The sky is blue. Bầu trời màu xanh nước biển. * 016
What colour / color (am.) is the sky? Blue. Bầu trời màu gì? Màu xanh nước biển. * 016
There is no warm water. Không có nước nóng. * 030
I’d like a mineral water. Tôi muốn một cốc / ly nước khoáng. * 031
I’d like an orange juice. Tôi muốn một cốc / ly nước cam. * 031
An apple juice, please. Một cốc / ly nước táo ạ! * 032
A lemonade, please. Một cốc / ly nước chanh ạ! * 032
A tomato juice, please. Một cốc / ly nước cà chua ạ! * 032
Another glass of water, please. Xin một ly nước nữa ạ. * 033
Can one rent diving equipment? Có thể thuê đồ lặn dưới nước không? * 050
Can you jump in the water? Bạn có thể nhảy xuống nước được không? * 052
I am doing an internship abroad. Tôi làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. * 057
There are too many unemployed people in this country. Ở nước này có nhiều người thất nghiệp quá. * 057
Do you know the area code for Austria? Bạn có biết mã điện thoại của nước Áo không? * 061
Are you already allowed to travel abroad alone? Bạn được phép đi ra nước ngoài một mình chưa? * 075
a blue dress Một chiếc váy màu xanh nước biển * 080
I am wearing a blue dress. Tôi đang mặc một chiếc váy màu xanh nước biển. * 081
She knows Spain as well as England. Chị ấy vừa biết nước Tây Ban Nha, vừa biết nước Anh. * 100
What is the name of the capital city of Switzerland? Thủ đô nước Thụy Sĩ tên là gì? * 101
like: nước → →
middleman; to act as a middleman or go-between ☊ buôn nước bọt ☊
urinal ☊ bình nước tiểu ☊
to bully a small(er) country ☊ bắt nạt nước nhỏ ☊
a drinking water tank ☊ bể nước ăn ☊
water sterilizing bag ☊ bị nước lọc ☊
to be flooded ☊ bị nước lụt ☊
to run off to a foreign country ☊ bỏ trốn ra nước ngoài ☊
scalded ☊ bỏng nước sôi ☊
to wipe one’s tears ☊ chùi nước mắt ☊
to salivate, have one’s mouth water ☊ chảy nước miếng ☊
to cry ☊ chảy nước mắt ☊
saltwater fish ☊ cá nước mặn ☊
freshwater fish ☊ cá nước ngọt ☊
illnesses caused by unsanitary conditions ☊ các bịnh gây ra bởi nước độc ☊
surrounding countries ☊ các nước chung quanh ☊
neighboring countries ☊ các nước lân cận ☊
the small and weak countries ☊ các nước nhược tiểu ☊
countries more developed than Vietnam ☊ các nước phát triển hơn Việt Nam ☊
capitalist countries ☊ các nước tư bản ☊
developing countries ☊ các nước đang phát triển ☊
an equivocal reply ☊ câu trả lời nước đôi ☊
glossy and fair-complexioned ☊ có nước da nuột nà ☊
foreign company ☊ công ty nước ngoài ☊
to laugh on the other side ☊ cười ra nước mắt ☊
deep water port ☊ cảng nước sâu ☊
the police fired water cannons and rubber bullets ☊ cảnh sát bắn súng nước và đạn cao su ☊
to hold back tears ☊ cầm được nước mắt ☊
hard-earned fortune ☊ của mồ hôi nước mắt ☊
wealthy people and strong country ☊ dân giàu nước mạnh ☊
stream of tears ☊ giòng nước mắt ☊
tear(drop) ☊ giọt nước mắt ☊
wander around homeless ☊ gạo chợ nước sông ☊
to brush away one’s tears ☊ gạt nước mắt ☊
to send abroad ☊ gửi ra nước ngoài ☊
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ☊ hiệp hội các nước Đông Nam Á ☊
beer that has ice in it ☊ la ve có bỏ nước đá ☊
light water reactor ☊ lò phản ứng nước nhẹ ☊
boring, dull, like watching paint dry, like watching grass grow ☊ lạt như nước ốc ☊
to want to cry ☊ muốn chảy nước mắt ☊
smell of fish sauce, odor of fish sauce ☊ mùi nước mắm ☊
blood is thicker than water ☊ một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã ☊
to look pale, recovering from and illness ☊ mới ốm dậy nước da nhợt nhạt ☊
to shed tears out of compassion ☊ mủi lòng rơi nước mắt ☊
sea level, ocean level ☊ mực nước biển ☊
a complete stranger ☊ người dưng nước lã ☊
foreigner ☊ người nước ngoài ☊
heat evaporates water into steam ☊ nhiệt làm nước bay thành hơi ☊
Communist Vietnamese government ☊ nhà nước CSVN ☊
Communist government ☊ nhà nước VC ☊
federal government ☊ nhà nước tiểu bang ☊
foreign investor, investment ☊ nhà đầu tư nước ngoài ☊
benevolently, kindly ☊ như bát nước đầy ☊
fiercely, violently, with a vengeance ☊ như nước vỡ bờ ☊
unacceptably tasteless ☊ nhạt như nước ốc ☊
to take a sip of tea ☊ nhấp giọng bằng nước chè ☊
to wet a towel ☊ nhấp nước khăn mặt ☊
to import from abroad, foreign countries ☊ nhập cảng từ nước ngoài ☊
to spit ☊ nhổ nước bọt ☊
to spit on ☊ nhổ nước miếng vào ☊
to suppress one’s desire ☊ nuốt nước bọt ☊
to hold back one’s tears ☊ nuốt nước mắt ☊
to make tea ☊ pha nước trà ☊
foreign relations ☊ quan hệ nước ngoài ☊
eyes wet with tears ☊ rơm rớm nước mắt ☊
tears trickle out ☊ rớm rớm nước mắt ☊
hot or thermal spring ☊ suối nước nóng ☊
to live in the U.S. ☊ sống trên nước Mỹ ☊
ice-box ☊ thùng đựng nước đá ☊
foreign news ☊ tin nước ngoài ☊
across the United States ☊ trên khắp cả nước Mỹ ☊
salivary gland ☊ tuyến nước bọt ☊
to water a flower ☊ tưới nước cho hoa ☊
even a worm will turn ☊ tức nước vỡ bờ ☊
to drink tea in mouthfuls (gulps) ☊ uống từng ngụm nước chè một ☊
bright green ☊ xanh nước biển ☊
he was a bridge between France and Vietnam ☊ ông ta là chiếc cầu nối liền nước Pháp và Việt Nam ☊
to go all over the United States ☊ đi khắp nước Mỹ ☊
steps ☊ đường đi nước bước ☊
to represent the United States ☊ đại diện nước Mỹ ☊
foreign investment ☊ đầu tư nước ngoài ☊
a staging ground for the invasion of Russia ☊ địa bàn để xâm lăng nước Ngã ☊
in America, in the United States ☊ ở nước Mỹ ☊
abroad ☊ ở nước ngoài ☊
Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ 德国 ☊ Déguó
England ☊ nước Anh ☊ 英格兰 ☊ Yīnggélán
französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ 法国的 ☊ Fǎguó de
Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ 法国 ☊ Fǎguó
Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ 希腊 ☊ Xīlà
Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ 意大利 ☊ Yìdàlì
Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ 奥地利 ☊ Àodìlì
Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ 葡萄牙 ☊ Pútáoyá
Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ 俄罗斯 ☊ Éluósī
Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ 瑞士 ☊ Ruìshì
Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ 西班牙 ☊ Xībānyá
Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ 印度 ☊ Yìndù
hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ 浅肤色的 ☊ qiǎn fūsé de
galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ 疾驰 ☊ jīchí
traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ 小跑 ☊ xiǎopǎo
ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ 灌溉苗床 ☊ guàngài miáochuáng
im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ 戏水 ☊ xìshuǐ
wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ 防水的 ☊ fángshuǐ de
in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ 可溶于水的 ☊ kě róng yú shuǐ de
einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ 污染一条河流 ☊ wūrǎn yī tiáo héliú
Deutschland ☊ Nước Đức ☊ ☊
die heiße Schokolade ☊ nước sô cô la nóng ☊ ☊
das Wasser ☊ nước ☊ ☊
die Soße ☊ nước sốt ☊ ☊
die Salatsoße ☊ nước trộn sa lat ☊ ☊
der Fruchtsaft ☊ nước hoa quả ☊ ☊
der Apfelsaft ☊ nước táo ☊ ☊
der Orangensaft ☊ nước cam ☊ ☊
das Mineralwasser ☊ nước khoáng ☊ ☊
das Land ☊ đất nước ☊ ☊
das Duschgel ☊ nước tắm ☊ ☊
England ☊ nước Anh ☊ ☊
französisch ☊ thuộc về nước Pháp ☊ ☊
Frankreich ☊ nước Pháp ☊ ☊
Griechenland ☊ nước Hi Lạp ☊ ☊
Italien ☊ nước Ý ☊ ☊
Österreich ☊ nước Áo ☊ ☊
Portugal ☊ nước Bồ Đào Nha ☊ ☊
Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ ☊
Schweiz ☊ nước Thụy Sĩ ☊ ☊
Spanien ☊ nước Tây Ban Nha ☊ ☊
die Limonade ☊ nước chanh ☊ ☊
der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊
Indien ☊ nước Ấn Độ ☊ ☊
hellhäutig ☊ nước da trắng, nước da sáng ☊ ☊
der Saft ☊ nước ép ☊ ☊
das Süßwasser ☊ nước ngọt ☊ ☊
die Träne ☊ nước mắt ☊ ☊
das Parfüm ☊ nước hoa ☊ ☊
der Ausländer ☊ người nước ngoài ☊ ☊
das Ausland ☊ nước ngoài ☊ ☊
der Entwässerungsgraben ☊ rãnh thoát nước ☊ ☊
der Kessel ☊ ấm đun nước ☊ ☊
der Wasserboiler ☊ phích nước, ấm nước ☊ ☊
der Wasserhahn ☊ vòi nước ☊ ☊
Wasser schöpfen ☊ múc nước ☊ ☊
der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊
das Wasser schmeckt abgestanden ☊ nước có vị ôi ☊ ☊
die Fleischbrühe ☊ nước luộc thịt, nước súp ☊ ☊
die Vanillesoße ☊ nước xốt có vị vani ☊ ☊
die Natter ☊ rắn nước ☊ ☊
galoppieren ☊ phi nước đại ☊ ☊
traben ☊ chạy nước kiệu ☊ ☊
ein Beet bewässern ☊ tưới nước cho ruộng ☊ ☊
im Wasser planschen ☊ đùa nghịch dưới nước ☊ ☊
wasserdicht ☊ không thấm nước ☊ ☊
der Brunnen ☊ giếng nước ☊ ☊
der Wasserkocher ☊ bình đun nước ☊ ☊
in Wasser löslich ☊ tan trong nước ☊ ☊
der Harn ☊ nước tiểu ☊ ☊
der Speichel ☊ nước bọt ☊ ☊
die Pfütze ☊ vũng nước ☊ ☊
das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊
einen Fluss verseuchen ☊ làm nước sông nhiễm độc ☊ ☊
der Wasserfall ☊ thác, thác nước ☊ ☊
Trang bespritzt sich mit Soße. ☊ Trang làm đố nước sốt. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 122)
Danke, jetzt kann ich die Soße aufwischen. ☊ Cám ơn anh, em lau nước sốt rồi. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 124)
Für den griechischen Salat: Olivenöl, Salat, Salatdressing, Essig, Käse. ☊ Cho món salat Hy Lạp: dầu ô-liu, rau salat, nước trộn salat, dấm, pho-mát. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 143)
Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148)
Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160)
Wollen Sie etwas Mineralwasser oder Limonade? ☊ Anh có muốn uống nước khoáng hay nước chanh không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 366)
Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687)
Ich wollte eigentlich mit einem Wohnwagen den Norden des Landes erkunden. ☊ Thực ra thì anh muốn thám hiểm tới phía bắc của đất nước bằng ô tô. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 792)
Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801)
Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858)
Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086)
Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088)
Er ist in einem anderen Land aufgewachsen und hat viele Fragen: ☊ Anh ta trưởng thành trên một nước khác và có nhiều thắc mắc: ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1149)
Arbeiten im Ausland ☊ Làm việc ở nước ngoài ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1191)
Tri bekommt einen Job im Ausland angeboten. ☊ Trí nhận được một công việc ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1192)
Er wollte schon immer in einen anderen Staat auswandern. ☊ Anh đã luôn muốn di cư tới một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1193)
Darf ich Ihnen ein Glas Wasser anbieten? ☊ Xin phép được mời anh / chị một ly nước. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1472)
Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504)
Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621)
Ich möchte mein Praktikum im Ausland machen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm thực tập ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1737)
Ich möchte das Leben in einem anderen Land kennenlernen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm quen với cuộc sống ở một nước khác. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1738)
Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769)
Ich habe vier Jahre im Ausland gearbeitet. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc bốn năm ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1813)
Ich habe zwei Jahre im Ausland gelebt. ☊ Tôi đã sống ở nước ngoài hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1848)
Haben Sie Auslandserfahrung? ☊ Anh / Chị có kinh nghiệm nước ngoài không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1868)
Ich habe seit meinem Studium einen internationalen Freundeskreis. ☊ Từ khi học đại học tôi quen nhiều bạn nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1915)
Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941)
In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106)
Die nächste Woche bin ich geschäftlich im Ausland. ☊ Tuần tới tôi đi công tác ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2381)
Ich hätte gerne ein Glas Wasser. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc nước. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2429)
Das Produkt ist nicht wasserdicht. ☊ Sản phẩm bị thấm nước. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2476)
The juice contains no added sugar. ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
I set out across the country looking for adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
affairs of state ☊ affair ☊
The south of the country was worst affected by the drought. ☊ affect ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
He's never been anywhere outside Britain. ☊ anywhere ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
The country is now at war. ☊ at ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attract sb: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad. ☊ attract ☊
the moral authority to run the country ☊ authority ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
He had been abroad many times. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
He dived below the surface of the water. ☊ below ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
Well-drained soil suits the plant best. ☊ best ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
Sound travels better in water than in air. ☊ better ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
Her eyes were bright with tears. ☊ bright ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
Bring the water to the boil. ☊ bring ☊
a broad expanse of water ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
By the time (that) this letter reaches you I will have left the country. ☊ by ☊
How do people celebrate New Year in your country? ☊ celebrate ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
the country's capital city ☊ city ☊
clean drinking water ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
The muddy water slowly cleared. ☊ clear ☊
He was close to tears. ☊ close ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine with sth: Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water. ☊ combine ☊
The water came up to my neck. ☊ come up to sth ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
life in contemporary Britain ☊ contemporary ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. ☊ cook ☊
cool sth: The cylinder is cooled by a jet of water. ☊ cool ☊
Drink plenty of cold water to cool yourself down. ☊ cool sb down/off ☊
European countries ☊ country ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
open/wooded, etc. country ☊ country ☊
superb walking country ☊ country ☊
Explore Thomas Hardy country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
to live in the country ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
the sales team covering the northern part of the country (= selling to people in that area) ☊ cover ☊
Much of the country is covered by forest. ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
a country's foreign debt burden ☊ debt ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
deep water/snow ☊ deep ☊
Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) or zero/nought degrees Celsius (0°C). ☊ degree ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
What's the depth of the water here? ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
I'm dying for a glass of water. ☊ be dying for sth/to do sth ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Salt dissolves in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
Dissolve the tablet in water. ☊ dissolve ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
'Do you think England will win?'—'I doubt it.' ☊ doubt ☊
Tears ran down her face. ☊ down ☊
soft drinks (= cold drinks without alcohol) ☊ drink ☊
a drink of water ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
a steam-driven locomotive ☊ drive ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
to do your duty for your country ☊ duty ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
the country's major exports ☊ export ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
a faint smell of perfume ☊ faint ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
to turn a faucet on/off ☊ faucet ☊
a federal republic ☊ federal ☊
The inhabitants have to walk a mile to fetch water. ☊ fetch ☊
the world's fifth-largest oil exporter ☊ fifth ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
fill sth + adj.: Fill a pan half full of water. ☊ fill ☊
Her eyes suddenly filled with tears. ☊ fill ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
The child was in floods of tears (= crying a lot). ☊ flood ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
soldiers fighting for their country ☊ for ☊
a foreign accent/language/student ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign-owned company ☊ foreign ☊
foreign holidays ☊ foreign ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
foreign aid ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
When the gate is raised, the water can flow freely. ☊ freely ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
Water freezes at 0°C. ☊ freeze ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
fruit juice ☊ fruit ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
The country gained its independence ten years ago. ☊ gain ☊
give sb sth: They were all thirsty so I gave them a drink. ☊ give ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
We can make this country great again. ☊ great ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
He was the last man to be hanged for murder in this country. ☊ hang ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
a foreign holiday ☊ holiday ☊
upholding the honour of your country ☊ honour ☊
horror of sth: a horror of deep water ☊ horror ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
a hot bath ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
food imports from abroad ☊ import ☊
import sth: The country has to import most of its raw materials. ☊ import ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
an infected water supply ☊ infected ☊
She dived into the water. ☊ into ☊
Who invented the steam engine? ☊ invent ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
to encourage foreign investment ☊ investment ☊
involve sb/sth doing sth: The job involves me travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
The job involves my travelling all over the country. ☊ involve ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
on the outward/return journey ☊ journey ☊
Add the juice of two lemons. ☊ juice ☊
a carton of apple juice ☊ juice ☊
The water's just about to boil. ☊ just ☊
Soft water is kinder to your hair. ☊ kind ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
knock sth + adv./prep.: He'd knocked over a glass of water. ☊ knock ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
This is our last bottle of water. ☊ last ☊
the pipe leading from the top of the water tank ☊ lead ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
the level of water in the bottle ☊ level ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
country/city life ☊ life ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
3 litres of water ☊ litre ☊
love of your country ☊ love ☊
to love your country ☊ love ☊
This sauce has lumps in it. ☊ lump ☊
mains gas/water/electricity ☊ main ☊
mains drainage ☊ main ☊
The people in the hotel were mainly foreign tourists. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
There hasn't been peace in the country in/within my memory. ☊ memory ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
a lake with an island in the middle ☊ middle ☊
a large German-speaking minority in the east of the country ☊ minority ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix with sth: Oil does not mix with water. ☊ mix ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
The sauce is mostly cream. ☊ mostly ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
He has never been abroad. ☊ never ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
a newly independent republic ☊ newly ☊
a blocked/runny nose ☊ nose ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
Ocean levels are rising. ☊ ocean ☊
The water is off. ☊ off ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
open country (= without forests, buildings, etc.) ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
When did the country open its borders? ☊ open ☊
Most domestic freezers operate at below −18 °C. ☊ operate ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ orange ☊
Oughtn't the water to have boiled by now? ☊ ought to ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
The lake was frozen over. ☊ over ☊
Snow is falling all over the country. ☊ over ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
the northern part of the country ☊ part ☊
It's so peaceful out here in the country. ☊ peaceful ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
the country's economic performance ☊ performance ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
freshwater pools ☊ pool ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
Tears poured down his cheeks. ☊ pour ☊
It's pouring with rain. ☊ pour ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
olives preserved in brine ☊ preserve ☊
the President of the United States ☊ president ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
a sewage processing plant ☊ process ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
In this country, you are innocent until proved guilty. ☊ prove ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
a publicly owned company ☊ publicly ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
To qualify, you must have lived in this country for at least three years. ☊ qualify ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
He regards himself as a patriot. ☊ regard ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to be resident abroad/in the US ☊ resident ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
Although I expected to enjoy living in the country, in fact the reverse is true. ☊ reverse ☊
a rich creamy sauce ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
Tears rolled down her cheeks. ☊ roll ☊
The country was ruined by the war. ☊ ruin ☊
The war brought the country to the brink of ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
The tears ran down her cheeks. ☊ run ☊
Water was running all over the bathroom floor. ☊ run ☊
Who left the tap running? ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
He ran home in tears to his mother. ☊ run ☊
the sound of rushing water ☊ rush ☊
safe (for sb) (to do sth): Is the water here safe to drink? ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth from doing sth: She saved a little girl from falling into the water. ☊ save ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
We were caught in a heavy shower. ☊ shower ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
I'm a simple country girl. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The ship sliced the water. ☊ slice ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
They bought a villa in the South of France. ☊ south ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
a debate that has split the country down the middle ☊ split ☊
team/water sports ☊ sport ☊
A cloud of fine spray came up from the waterfall. ☊ spray ☊
Water began to spread across the floor. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
We have 10 000 members spread all over the country. ☊ spread ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
a squeeze of lemon juice ☊ squeeze ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
She's moving abroad to make a fresh start (= to begin a new life). ☊ start ☊
matters/affairs of state ☊ state ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
a state-owned company ☊ state ☊
They wish to limit the power of the State. ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
Steam rose from the boiling kettle. ☊ steam ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
steam power ☊ steam ☊
the steam age ☊ steam ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
We waded across a shallow stream. ☊ stream ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
struggle (for sth): a country struggling for independence ☊ struggle ☊
an overseas student ☊ student ☊
to suck the juice from an orange ☊ suck ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ 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 ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
a heated swimming pool ☊ swimming pool ☊
Take two tablets with water before meals. ☊ tablet ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
a hot water tank ☊ tank ☊
the hot/cold tap (= the tap that hot/cold water comes out of) ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
the sound of a dripping tap ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
taste (for sth): That trip gave me a taste for foreign travel. ☊ taste ☊
A tear rolled down his face. ☊ tear ☊
She left the room in tears (= crying). ☊ tear ☊
As he listened to the music, his eyes filled with tears. ☊ tear ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
Ann wiped a tear from her eye. ☊ tear ☊
The memory brought a tear to her eye (= made her cry). ☊ tear ☊
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
to shed tears of happiness ☊ tear ☊
tears of pain, joy, etc. ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
Digging is thirsty work (= makes you thirsty). ☊ thirsty ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
She tipped the dirty water down the drain. ☊ tip ☊
The letter reduced her to tears (= made her cry). ☊ to ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
The country is now under martial law. ☊ under ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
an underwater camera ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. ☊ unite ☊
The two countries united in 1887. ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
Have a cup of tea—unless you'd prefer a cold drink? ☊ unless ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
He's never ventured abroad in his life. ☊ venture ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
Waiter, could you bring me some water? ☊ waiter ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
a glass of water ☊ water ☊
drinking water ☊ water ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
clean/dirty water ☊ water ☊
water shortages ☊ water ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
We walked down to the water's edge. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
shallow/deep water ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
the grey waters of the River Clyde ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
She dived under the water. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
He disappeared under the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The water had worn a channel in the rock. ☊ wear ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
'Mummy!' 'What?' 'I'm thirsty.' ☊ what? ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
Increasing numbers of retired people are wintering abroad. ☊ winter ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
at war with a neighbouring country ☊ with ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
You learn a language better if you visit the country where it is spoken. ☊ you ☊
a young country ☊ young ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊