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1945 眼 眼 nhãn khoa → . . .
label, trademark, tag ☊ nhãn ☊
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OXF3000: nhãn label
OXF3000N chấp nhận chấp thuận accept
OXF3000N có thể chấp nhận chấp thuận acceptable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận không tán thành không thể tha thứ unacceptable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận không tán thành không thể tha thứ unacceptable
OXF3000N công nhận thừa nhận acknowledge
OXF3000N tích cực hăng hái nhanh nhẹn linh lợi actively
OXF3000N nhận vào cho vào kết hợp admit
OXF3000N nhận làm con nuôi bố mẹ nuôi adopt
OXF3000N đại lý tác nhân agent
OXF3000N thấy rõ nhận thức appreciate
OXF3000N nhân tạo artificial
OXF3000N biết nhận thức nhận thức thấy aware
OXF3000N thay mặt cho ai nhân danh ai on behalf of sb
OXF3000N nhân danh cá nhân on sb’s behalf
OXF3000N ngành nhành cây nhánh song ngả đường branch
OXF3000N nhãn (hàng hóa) brand
OXF3000N thương nhân (nam) businessman
OXF3000N thương nhân (nữ) businesswoman
OXF3000N nguyên nhân nguyên do gây ra gây nên cause
OXF3000N giấy chứng nhận bằng chứng chỉ certificate
OXF3000N tính cách đặc tính nhân vật character
OXF3000N lòng từ thiện lòng nhân đức sự bố thí charity
OXF3000N sự an ủi khuyên giải lời động viên sự an nhàn comfort
OXF3000N dân chúng nhân dân community
OXF3000N xác nhận chứng thực confirm
OXF3000N làm cho tin thuyết phục làm cho nhận thức thấy convince
OXF3000N nòng cốt hạt nhân đáy lòng core
OXF3000N độc ác dữ tợn tàn nhẫn cruel
OXF3000N từ chối phản đối phủ nhận deny
OXF3000N nhận được từ lấy được từ xuất phát từ bắt nguồn chuyển hóa từ (from) derive
OXF3000N khám phá phát hiện ra nhận ra discover
OXF3000N phân biệt nhận ra nghe ra distinguish
OXF3000N sự nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng emphasis
OXF3000N nhấn mạnh làm nổi bật emphasize
OXF3000N sự ghi vào sổ sách sự đi vào sự tiếp nhận (pháp lý) entry
OXF3000N diễn tả biểu lộ bày tỏ nhanh tốc hành express
OXF3000N nhân tố factor
OXF3000N nhanh fast
OXF3000N hình dáng nhân vật hình dung miêu tả figure
OXF3000N bằng phẳng bẹt nhẵn dãy phòng căn phòng mặt phẳng flat
OXF3000N hiền lành dịu dàng nhẹ nhàng gentle
OXF3000N nhẹ nhàng êm ái dịu dàng gently
OXF3000N nhận biết nhận ra nhận dạng identify
OXF3000N cá tính nét nhận dạng tính đồng nhất giống hệt identity
OXF3000N thiếu kiên nhẫn nóng vội impatient
OXF3000N riêng riêng biệt cá nhân individual
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N nhãn mác dán nhãn ghi mác label
OXF3000N ánh sáng nhẹ nhẹ nhàng light
OXF3000N nhẹ nhàng lightly
OXF3000N dấu nhãn nhãn mác đánh dấu ghi dấu mark
OXF3000N chủ chủ nhân thầy giáo thạc sĩ master
OXF3000N tin nhắn thư tín điện thông báo thông điệp message
OXF3000N công nhân thợ mỏ khoáng mineral
OXF3000N nhân lên làm tăng lên nhiều lần sinh sôi nảy nở multiply
OXF3000N thông báo yết thị chú ý để ý nhận biết notice
OXF3000N (thuộchạt nhân nuclear
OXF3000N pro của chính mình tự mình nhận nhìn nhận own
OXF3000N người chủ chủ nhân owner
OXF3000N tính kiên nhẫn nhẫn nại kiên trì sự chịu đựng patience
OXF3000N bệnh nhân kiên nhẫn nhẫn nại bền chí patient
OXF3000N cá nhân tư riêng tư personal
OXF3000N nhân cách tính cách nhân phẩm cá tính personality
OXF3000N có tính đại chúng (thuộcnhân dân được nhiều người ưa chuộng popular
OXF3000N có lẽ có thể có thể chấp nhận được possibly
OXF3000N tù nhân prisoner
OXF3000N cá nhân riêng private
OXF3000N riêng tư cá nhân privately
OXF3000N mau lẹ nhanh chóng xúi giục nhắc nhở prompt
OXF3000N chung công cộng công chúng nhân dân public
OXF3000N nhanh quick
OXF3000N nhanh quickly
OXF3000N nhanh nhanh chóng rapid
OXF3000N nhanh nhanh chóng rapidly
OXF3000N nhận lĩnh thu receive
OXF3000N sự nhận sự tiếp nhận sự đón tiếp reception
OXF3000N sự công nhận sự thừa nhận recognition
OXF3000N nhận ra nhận diện công nhận thừa nhận recognize
OXF3000N không chấp nhận loại bỏ bác bỏ reject
OXF3000N sự nhận xét phê bình sự để ý chú ý nhận xét phê bình remark
OXF3000N chiếc nhẫn đeo nhẫn cho ai ring
OXF3000N có óc xét đoán hiểu nhận biết được sensible
OXF3000N mạnh ác liệt khéo léo nhanh trí smart
OXF3000N nhẵn trơn mượt mà smooth
OXF3000N lính quân nhân soldier
OXF3000N gậy quyền quyền trượng nhân viên cán bộ staff
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận unacceptable
OXF3000N không thể chấp nhận unacceptable
OXF3000N hiểu nhận thức understand
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không tốt độc ác tàn nhẫn unkind
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N không biết không được nhận ra unknown
OXF3000N nạn nhân victim
OXF3000D: nhãn label Kennsatz
She only likes famous brands. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ thích các nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng. ☊ Economics
brand ☊ nhãn hiệu ☊ Economics
like: nhãn → →
a person with a breadth of knowledge, board views ☊ người có nhãn quan rộng ☊
bekommen ☊ nhận ☊ 得到 ☊ dédào
bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ 发觉 ☊ fājué
persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de
persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ 快的 ☊ kuài de
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shūfú
übernehmen ☊ nhận, tiếp nhận, làm ☊ 承担 ☊ chéng dān
eine Aufgabe übernehmen ☊ nhận nhiệm vụ ☊ 承担一项任务 ☊ chéng dān yí xiàng rèn wù
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 舒服 ☊ shū fu
erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ 变轻松 ☊ biàn qīng sōng
ein Paket erhalten ☊ nhận kiện phẩm ☊ 收到一个包裹 ☊ shōu dào yí gè bāo guǒ
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de
etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ 做某事 ☊ zuò mǒu shì
eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ 紧急的 ☊ jǐn jí de
gestehen ☊ thú nhận ☊ 坦白 ☊ tǎn bái
leugnen ☊ phủ nhận ☊ 否认 ☊ fǒu rèn
vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ 忽略 ☊ hū luè
erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ 认出 ☊ rèn chū
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā
wiedererkennen ☊ nhận ra ☊ 再次认出 ☊ zài cì rén chū
persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de
persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de
künstlich ☊ nhân tạo ☊ 人工的 ☊ rén gōng de
adoptieren ☊ nhận nuôi ☊ 领养 ☊ lǐng yǎng
betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ 强调 ☊ qiáng diào
grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ 傻笑 ☊ shǎ xiào
menschlich ☊ nhân đạo ☊ 人性的 ☊ rén xìng de
Schütze ☊ nhân mã ☊ 射手座 ☊ shè shǒu zuò
ausdauernd ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 持续的 ☊ chí xù de
anerkennen ☊ chứng nhận ☊ 认证 ☊ rèn zhèng
ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ 认证一份文件 ☊ rèn zhèng yí fèn wén jiàn
von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ 从 ... 引开 ☊ cóng ..... yǐn kāi
geduldig ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 耐心的 ☊ nài xīn de
ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ 不耐心的 ☊ bú nài xīn de
etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ 反驳某事, 驳斥某事 ☊ fǎnbó mǒushì, bóchì mǒushì
sich gedulden ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ 忍耐 ☊ rěnnài
bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ 出具证明 ☊ chūjù zhèngmíng
skrupellos ☊ tàn nhẫn, nhẫn tâm ☊ 肆无忌惮的 ☊ sì wú jì dàn de
malnehmen mit (multiplizieren) ☊ nhân với ☊ 乘 ☊ chéng
eine Lüge durchschauen ☊ nhận ra một lời nói dối ☊ 识破一个谎言 ☊ shípò yī gè huǎngyán
laut eines Augenzeugen... ☊ Theo lời một nhân chứng... ☊ 据一位目击者反映... ☊ jù yī wèi mùjīzhě fǎnyìng...
blinken (Auto) ☊ bật đèn xi-nhan ☊ 打信号 (汽车) ☊ dǎ xìnhào (qìchē)
gnadenlos ☊ nhẫn tâm ☊ 无情的 ☊ wúqíng de
adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ 被领养的 ☊ bèi lǐngyǎng de
bekommen ☊ nhận ☊ ☊
bemerken ☊ nhận thấy ☊ ☊
der Tankwart ☊ nhân viên bán xăng ☊ ☊
der Ring ☊ chiếc nhẫn ☊ ☊
persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ ☊
die SMS ☊ tin nhắn ☊ ☊
der Anrufbeantworter ☊ máy nhắn ☊ ☊
verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ ☊
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ ☊
schnell ☊ nhanh ☊ ☊
das Personal ☊ nhân sự ☊ ☊
übernehmen ☊ nhận, tiếp nhận, làm ☊ ☊
eine Aufgabe übernehmen ☊ nhận nhiệm vụ ☊ ☊
zugestehen ☊ thừa nhận ☊ ☊
bequem ☊ thoải mái, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊
erleichtert sein ☊ thấy dễ chịu, nhẹ nhàng ☊ ☊
ein Paket erhalten ☊ nhận kiện phẩm ☊ ☊
anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊
etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ ☊
eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ ☊
das Geständnis ☊ thừa nhận, thú nhận ☊ ☊
gestehen ☊ thú nhận ☊ ☊
der Zeuge ☊ nhân chứng ☊ ☊
leugnen ☊ phủ nhận ☊ ☊
vernachlässigen ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊
erkennen ☊ nhận được ☊ ☊
die Ursache ☊ nguyên nhân ☊ ☊
die Niederlage ☊ cửa hàng, chi nhánh ☊ ☊
das Opfer ☊ con mồi, nạn nhân ☊ ☊
wiedererkennen ☊ nhận ra ☊ ☊
persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ ☊
künstlich ☊ nhân tạo ☊ ☊
adoptieren ☊ nhận nuôi ☊ ☊
betonen ☊ nhấn trọng âm, nhấn mạnh ☊ ☊
grinsen ☊ cười nhăn nhở ☊ ☊
menschlich ☊ nhân đạo ☊ ☊
Schütze ☊ nhân mã ☊ ☊
ausdauernd ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊
der Personalausweis ☊ chứng minh nhân dân ☊ ☊
die Kernspaltung ☊ sư nhân đôi hạt nhân ☊ ☊
anerkennen ☊ chứng nhận ☊ ☊
ein Dokument anerkennen lassen ☊ chứng nhận giấy tờ ☊ ☊
von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ ☊
geduldig ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊
ungeduldig ☊ không kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊
die Ablenkung ☊ sao nhãng ☊ ☊
etwas widerlegen ☊ phủ nhận, bác bỏ điều gì đó ☊ ☊
der Sanitäter ☊ nhân viên cứu thương ☊ ☊
sich gedulden ☊ kiên nhẫn ☊ ☊
bescheinigen ☊ chứng nhận, chứng thực ☊ ☊
skrupellos ☊ tàn nhẫn, nhẫn tâm ☊ ☊
das Attest ☊ giấy chứng thực, giấy chứng nhận ☊ ☊
die Urkunde ☊ giấy chứng nhận, chứng chỉ, văn bằng ☊ ☊
malnehmen mit (multiplizieren) ☊ nhân với ☊ ☊
der Aufkleber ☊ nhãn dính ☊ ☊
der Heiratsschwindler ☊ kẻ lừa gạt hôn nhân ☊ ☊
der Augenzeuge ☊ nhân chứng ☊ ☊
eine Lüge durchschauen ☊ nhận ra một lời nói dối ☊ ☊
Laut eines Augenzeugen... ☊ Theo lời một nhân chứng... ☊ ☊
der Häftling ☊ tù nhân ☊ ☊
die Mandel ☊ hạnh nhân ☊ ☊
das Marzipan ☊ bột bánh hạnh nhân ☊ ☊
blinken (Auto) ☊ bật đèn xi-nhan ☊ ☊
der Blinker ☊ đèn xi-nhan ☊ ☊
die Schwalbe ☊ chim nhạn ☊ ☊
der Diabetiker ☊ bệnh nhân tiểu đường ☊ ☊
die Hautfalte ☊ nếp nhăn ☊ ☊
die Sommersprosse ☊ tàn nhang ☊ ☊
der Ringfinger ☊ ngón đeo nhẫn, áp út ☊ ☊
die künstliche Befruchtung ☊ thụ tinh nhân tạo ☊ ☊
gnadenlos ☊ nhẫn tâm ☊ ☊
adoptiert ☊ được nhận làm con nuôi ☊ ☊
die Adoption ☊ việc nhận con nuôi ☊ ☊
die humanitäre Hilfe ☊ cứu trợ nhân đạo ☊ ☊
Im Zug kauft Tri vom Schaffner eine Fahrkarte. ☊ Trên tàu, Tri mua vé từ người nhân viên phục vụ. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 36)
Nach einer Weile stellt er fest, dass er sich verlaufen hat. ☊ Sau một hồi anh ta nhận ra mình đã bị lạc đường. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 103)
Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119)
Der Ring für Trang ☊ Chiếc nhẫn dành cho Trang ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 312)
Meine Großmutter hat einen sehr wertvollen Ring aus Spanien. ☊ Bà em có một cái nhẫn rất quý từ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 319)
Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321)
Könntest du bitte den Ring mitnehmen und ihn mir geben? ☊ Anh có thế lấy chiếc nhẫn cho em được không? ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 322)
Trang erzählte mir, dass Sie kommen würden, um den Ring zu holen. ☊ Trang đã kế cho tôi rằng anh đến đế lấy chiếc nhẫn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 330)
Es ist der Hochzeitsring meiner Mutter. ☊ Nó là chiếc nhẫn cưới của mẹ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 331)
Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332)
Ich hätte mir um den Ring Sorgen gemacht, wenn ich ihn verschickt hätte. ☊ Tôi sợ mất chiếc nhẫn nếu tôi gửi nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 333)
Ja, sie erklärte mir, dass der Ring in guten Händen sein würde, wenn Sie ihn mitnehmen würden. ☊ Ừh, nó nói với tôi là sẽ không sao khi đưa nhẫn cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 335)
Tri nahm den Ring und verließ das Geschäft. ☊ Tri nhận chiếc nhẫn và rời cửa hàng. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 337)
Diese Person stahl den Ring von Trangs Großmutter. ☊ Người này đánh cắp chiếc nhẫn của bà Trang. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 344)
Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345)
Tri war verwirrt, aber dann verstand er. ☊ Tri bối rối, nhưng sau đó anh ấy nhận ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 351)
Er fühlte in seine Taschen, und der Ring war noch dort. ☊ Anh ấy sờ vào túi và chiếc nhẫn vẫn còn đó. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 353)
Er verließ den Bus und versuchte herauszufinden, wo er war. ☊ Anh xuống xe và cố nhận ra mình đang ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 356)
Tri? Wenn du meine Nachricht hören kannst, bring bitte mein Geburtstagsgeschenk mit. ☊ Tri? Nếu anh nghe tin nhắn của em thì làm ơn mang theo quà sinh nhật của em theo nhé. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 410)
Alles geschah so schnell. ☊ Chuyện xảy ra nhanh quá. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 424)
Wenn du sie über das Internet bestellst, bekommst du sie dann per Post? ☊ Nếu em đặt trên mạng thì em sẽ nhận hàng qua đường bưu điện. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 504)
Oder musst du sie dann irgendwo abholen? ☊ Hay là em phải đi nhận ở đâu đó. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 505)
Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515)
Ich bekomme eine Rechnung. ☊ Em sẽ nhận một hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 517)
Gibt es keinen einfacheren und schnelleren Weg, um zu dir zu gelangen? ☊ Không có đường nào đơn giản hơn và nhanh hơn đế đến chỗ em sao? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 529)
Trang sitzt im Zug. Sie fährt wegen Weihnachten nach Hause. ☊ Trang ngồi trên tàu. Cô ấy về nhà nhân dịp lễ Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 583)
Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666)
Die Lieferung, die ich gestern erhalten habe, ist nicht vollständig. ☊ Hàng giao mà hôm qua tôi nhận được không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 670)
Ich hoffe, Sie antworten mir möglichst bald. ☊ Tôi hy vọng, quí vị trả lời nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 676)
Nein, denn wir haben es eilig! ☊ Không, vì chúng ta phải nhanh lên thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 722)
Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724)
Komm schnell und hör dir das im Radio an! ☊ Nhanh lên em và nghe cái này trên đài nè! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 886)
Über dreißig Zeugen sagten gegen den Mann aus und belasteten ihn schwer. ☊ Hơn ba mươi nhân chứng chống lại anh ta và chỉ trích anh ta nặng nề. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 892)
Der Richter ließ sich von dem Mann, der alles leugnete, aber nicht beeindrucken. ☊ Người đàn ông phủ nhận mọi việc, nhưng điều đó không làm cho thẩm phán lay động. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 893)
Schnell! Erzähl! ☊ Nhanh! Kể đi nào! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 904)
Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923)
Ich muss zugeben, das weiß ich nicht. ☊ Anh phải tự thừa nhận, anh cũng không biết. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 932)
Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949)
Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954)
Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958)
Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974)
Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978)
Bei einem Autohändler hätte er nicht so viel bekommen. ☊ Giao cho một người bán xe thì anh không thể nhận được nhiều như thế. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1009)
Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038)
Sie hätten einander fast nicht mehr wiedererkannt. ☊ Họ gần như không nhận ra nhau. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1047)
Du hast recht, wir müssen uns beeilen, weil wir noch soviel zu erledigen haben. ☊ Anh nói đúng, chúng ta phải nhanh lên, vì chúng ta con nhiều thứ phải hoàn thành. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1084)
Zwillinge sind schnell und sehr flexibel. ☊ Song sinh thì nhanh nhẹ và linh hoạt. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1134)
Ausdauernd und ehrgeizig ist der Löwe. ☊ Kiên nhẫn và tham vọng là sư tử. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1138)
Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143)
Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146)
Dort zeigt man seinen Personalausweis vor und füllt einen Stimmzettel aus. ☊ Ở đó người ta phải trình chứng minh nhân dân và điền vào lá phiếu ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1159)
Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163)
Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172)
Aber sie bekommen im Durchschnitt 12 Prozent weniger bezahlt als ihre männlichen Kollegen. ☊ Nhưng trung bình họ nhận được lương ít hơn 12 phần trăm so với những đồng nghiệp nam. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1186)
Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190)
Tri bekommt einen Job im Ausland angeboten. ☊ Trí nhận được một công việc ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1192)
Er nimmt das Angebot, dort zu arbeiten, an. ☊ Anh nhận làm công việc ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1194)
Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213)
Meine Sekretärin hat mich gebeten, Sie zurückzurufen. ☊ Thư kí của tôi nhắn tôi gọi lại cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1218)
Sind die Kollegen der Forschungsabteilung noch da? ☊ Xin hỏi nhân viên của phòng nghiên cứu có còn đó không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1223)
Bitte verbinden Sie mich mit der Personalabteilung. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi gặp phòng nhân sự? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1225)
Ich habe eine Nachricht für Frau ... ☊ Tôi có tin nhắn cho cô / chị ... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1227)
Es geht um etwas Privates. ☊ Nó là chút việc cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1240)
Darf ich ihm etwas ausrichten? ☊ Tôi có thể nhắn lại gì cho ông ấy? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1257)
Möchten Sie meiner Kollegin etwas ausrichten? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhắn lại gì cho đồng nghiệp của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1258)
Ich werde ihn gerne benachrichtigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giúp nhắn lại cho ông ấy / anh ấy. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1261)
Möchten Sie eine Nachricht hinterlassen? ☊ Anh / Chị có muốn nhắn lại gì không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1269)
Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300)
Bitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1307)
Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308)
Bitte sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Làm ơn nhắn tin sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1310)
Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311)
Vielen Dank für Ihre rasche Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1329)
Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1330)
Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333)
Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335)
In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338)
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1355)
Bitte bestätigen Sie, dass Sie diesen Brief bekommen haben. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đã nhận được thư / thông báo này. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1361)
Vielen Dank für Ihre schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin cám ơn về câu trả lời nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1373)
Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. ☊ Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378)
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Nachricht per E-Mail. ☊ Làm ơn xác nhận qua Email rằng anh / chị đã nhận được thư của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1385)
Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386)
Hast du meine E-Mail bekommen? ☊ Anh / Chị có nhận được thư của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1399)
Hast du die Nachricht des Kunden gespeichert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lưu tin nhắn của khách hàng chưa? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1401)
Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404)
Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihren Auftrag per Fax. ☊ Xin làm ơn fax xác nhận đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1410)
Mit diesem Fax schicke ich Ihnen die Bestätigung unseres Auftrags. ☊ Tôi xác nhận đặt hàng của chúng tôi qua bản fax này ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1411)
Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415)
Ich habe deine Faxnachricht nicht bekommen. ☊ Tôi không nhận được bản fax. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1419)
Leider ist unser Faxgerät zur Zeit außer Betrieb. ☊ Rất tiếc thiết bị nhận fax của chúng tôi hiện đang gặp trục trặc. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1423)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. ☊ Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442)
Kennen Sie schon meinen Kollegen? - Er arbeitet in der Münchner Niederlassung in der Buchhaltung. ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết đồng nghiệp của tôi chưa? – Anh ấy / Ông ấy làm việc tại phòng kế toán tại chi nhánh ở Munich. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1443)
Entschuldigung, sind Sie die neue Kollegin? ☊ Xin lỗi, anh / chị có phải là nhân viên mới không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1476)
Ich möchte unseren Termin am 16.04. bestätigen. ☊ Tôi muốn xác nhận lại cuộc hẹn của chúng ta vào 16.04. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1554)
Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572)
Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588)
Ihr Auftrag wird so schnell als möglich bearbeitet werden. ☊ Đơn đặt hàng của quý khách sẽ được giải quyết nhanh nhất có thể. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1600)
Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602)
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Bestellung. ☊ Xin vui lòng xác nhận đơn đặt hàng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1604)
Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605)
Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651)
Dieses Formular bekommen Sie von meiner Kollegin. Ihr Büro ist im 2. Stock. ☊ Quý vị có thể nhận được bản khai từ đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng hai. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1681)
Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695)
Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)
Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722)
Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733)
In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760)
Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768)
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)
Wir suchen erfahrene Mitarbeiter. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một nhân viên có kinh nghiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1773)
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1792)
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre aussagekräftige Bewerbung mit Ihren Gehaltsvorstellungen. ☊ Chúng tôi rất vui nhận được đơn xin việc rất ấn tượng với mức lương mong muốn của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1795)
Ich habe Ihre Stellenanzeige in der Zeitung gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên báo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1806)
Ich habe Ihre Anzeige in einem Arbeitsmarkt-Portal im Internet gelesen. ☊ Tôi đã đọc mục tuyển nhân viên của ông / bà trên trang thị trường lao động trên Internet. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1807)
Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827)
Bitte bestätigen Sie den Eingang meiner Bewerbung. ☊ Xin hãy xác nhận việc nộp đơn xin việc của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1833)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf. ☊ Kèm theo đây bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1835)
Mein Lebenslauf ist ohne Lücken. ☊ Bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1836)
Ich habe mein Studium schnell abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học rất nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1873)
Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900)
Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918)
Warum sollten wir uns für Sie entscheiden? ☊ Vì sao chúng tôi nên quyết định nhận anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1945)
Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964)
Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971)
Haben Sie meine Unterlagen erhalten? ☊ Ông / Bà có nhận được hồ sơ của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1972)
Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973)
Ich arbeite in der Zweigstelle der Firma. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2001)
Ich arbeite in der Filiale in der Stadtmitte. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở chi nhánh ở trung tâm thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2002)
Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035)
Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099)
Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102)
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)
Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108)
Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118)
Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135)
Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143)
Deshalb müssen wir schnell reagieren. ☊ Vì vậy chúng ta phải phản ứng thật nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2144)
Worauf möchtest du hinaus? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn nhấn mạnh điều gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2161)
Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163)
Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die folgenden Aufgaben: ☊ Bộ phận của chúng ta sẽ nhận các nhiệm vụ sau: ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2173)
Mit diesem Projekt gehen wir ein großes Risiko ein. ☊ Với dự án này chúng ta chấp nhận một rủi ro lớn. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2181)
Wer übernimmt diese Aufgabe? ☊ Ai sẽ nhận nhiệm vụ này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2193)
Ich kann diese Aufgabe übernehmen. ☊ Tôi có thể đảm nhận nhiệm vụ này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2197)
Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223)
Sie sind einer meiner besten Mitarbeiter. ☊ Anh / Chị là một trong những nhân viên tốt nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2227)
Das ist eine ungenaue Arbeit - das kann ich nicht akzeptieren. ☊ Đây là một công việc không chuẩn xác, tôi không thể chấp nhận điều này được. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2232)
Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254)
Wenn ich gleich heute bei Ihnen bestelle, bekomme ich einen Messerabatt? ☊ Nếu đặt hàng tại hội chợ hôm nay, tôi sẽ nhận được khuyến mại phải không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2349)
Sind Sie geschäftlich oder privat hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đến đây vì công việc hay việc cá nhân? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2387)
Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391)
Vielen Dank für die Einladung. Ich nehme sie gerne an. ☊ Xin cám ơn về lời mời. Tôi rất vui lòng nhận lời. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2407)
Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487)
Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498)
Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510)
Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518)
Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự kiên nhẫn của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2519)
Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530)
Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545)
532 Hurry, we don't have much time. ☊ Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian. ☊
696 Why was she driving so fast? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lái xe nhanh thế? ☊
736 How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? ☊ Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại? ☊
737 I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊
1196 Have you ever driva very fast car? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ lái một chiếc xe hơi cực nhanh chưa? ☊
1197 All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊
1387 WhI was young, I could run very fast. ☊ Hồi toi còn bé, tôi có thể chạy rất nhanh. ☊
1480 I shouldn't drive so fast. ☊ Tôi không nên lái xe quá nhanh. ☊
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. ☊
1887 Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. ☊ Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh. ☊
1906 hurry up. ☊ Noboru đã mất nhiều thời gian chuẩn bị nên tôi đã bảo anh ấy nhanh lên. ☊
2077 Many accidents are caused by people driving too fast. ☊ Nhiều vụ tai nạn là do người ta lái xe quá nhanh. ☊
2259 Some children learn very quickly. ☊ Một số đứa trẻ học rất nhanh. ☊
2571 We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊
I can't run as fast as him.'> 2621 I can't run as fast as him.'> I can't run as fast as he can. > I can't run as fast as him. I can't run as fast as him.'> ☊ Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. > Tôi không thể chạy nhanh bằng anh ấy. ☊
2668 You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊
2772 The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊
accept sb: It may take years to be completely accepted by the local community. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: They accept the risks as part of the job. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: I accept that this will not be popular. ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
He accepted all the changes we proposed. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
Will you accept a cheque? ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: Please accept our sincere apologies. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
She's decided not to accept the job. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: She said she'd accept $15 for it. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
a generally acknowledged fact ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth to be, have, etc. sth: It is generally acknowledged to be true. ☊ acknowledge ☊
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. ☊ admit ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admitted to having stolen the car. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: She admitted theft. ☊ admit ☊
He refused to admit his guilt. ☊ admit ☊
admit doing sth: She admitted having driven the car without insurance. ☊ admit ☊
It was a stupid thing to do, I admit. ☊ admit ☊
+ speech: 'I'm very nervous,' she admitted reluctantly. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
Admit it! You were terrified! ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ 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 ☊
adopt sb: to adopt a child ☊ adopt ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
They could ill afford to lose any more staff. ☊ afford ☊
All ages admitted. ☊ age ☊
the nuclear age ☊ age ☊
a theatrical/literary agent ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
The agreement (= the document recording the agreement) was signed during a meeting at the UN. ☊ agreement ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid ☊ aid ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
He pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
ambulance staff ☊ ambulance ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. ☊ amount ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
I can't run any faster. ☊ any ☊
She wasn't anybody before she got that job. ☊ anybody ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
approve of sb/sth: Do you approve of my idea? ☊ approve ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
an artificial limb/flower/sweetener/fertilizer ☊ artificial ☊
artificial lighting/light ☊ artificial ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
artificially created lakes ☊ artificially ☊
She works as a courier. ☊ as ☊
Run as fast as you can. ☊ as ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
changes in public attitudes to marriage ☊ attitude ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
award for sth: to win/receive/get an award for sth ☊ award ☊
He was awarded damages of £50 000. ☊ award ☊
acutely/painfully (= very) aware ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sb/sth: She slipped away without him being aware of it. ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
basic human rights ☊ basic ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
Be quick! ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
You took that bend very fast! ☊ bend ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
the anti-terrorist branch ☊ branch ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
He was breaking the speed limit (= travelling faster than the law allows). ☊ break ☊
Their marriage has broken up. ☊ break up ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
a broken marriage/engagement ☊ broken ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
It was getting worse by the minute (= very fast). ☊ by ☊
6 multiplied by 2 equals 12. ☊ by ☊
Time goes by so quickly. ☊ by ☊
to get/have/receive a call from sb ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
I can run fast. ☊ can ☊
cancer patients ☊ cancer ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
medical/patient care ☊ care ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
a careless worker/driver ☊ careless ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
the nucleus of a cell ☊ cell ☊
She has been a central figure in the campaign. ☊ central ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
to accept/take up a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
to have a strong/weak character ☊ character ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
a face with a lot of character ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. ☊ check ☊
a cheerful, hard-working employee ☊ cheerful ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
Employees can retire at 60 if they choose. ☊ choose ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
Clearly, this will cost a lot more than we realized. ☊ clearly ☊
an office clerk ☊ clerk ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
click sth: Click the OK button to start. ☊ click ☊
to act on behalf of a client ☊ client ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
The clock is fast/slow. ☊ clock ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
She made helpful comments on my work. ☊ comment ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
health workers based in the community (= working with people in a local area) ☊ community ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ 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 ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
He drove too fast with tragic consequences. ☊ consequence ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
a pest control officer ☊ control ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
the core of a nuclear reactor ☊ core ☊
The car was taking the corners too fast. ☊ corner ☊
the environmental cost of nuclear power ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
Sorry, I couldn't get any more. ☊ could ☊
council workers/services ☊ council ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
'I did all I could to help.' 'Of course,' he murmured gently. ☊ of course ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
Their marriage has reached crisis point. ☊ crisis ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
People in public life must always be open to criticism (= willing to accept being criticized). ☊ criticism ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
your current employer ☊ current ☊
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. ☊ cut sth out ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
How many factory workers are in danger of losing their jobs? ☊ danger ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). ☊ defeat ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). ☊ delivery ☊
When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? ☊ delivery ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
She denied all knowledge of the incident. ☊ deny ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
the check-in desk ☊ desk ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
Stores are getting desperate after two years of poor sales. ☊ desperate ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
a ring with a diamond in it ☊ diamond ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
disapproval of his methods ☊ disapproval ☊
She wants to be an actress, but her parents disapprove. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
He wears an identity disc around his neck. ☊ disc ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell. ☊ disgust ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
Heat gently until the sugar dissolves. ☊ dissolve ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
divide (up) (into sth): The cells began to divide rapidly. ☊ divide ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
Did you get that down? ☊ down ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
The garden sloped gently downwards to the river. ☊ downwards ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
dream (that)...: I dreamt (that) I got the job. ☊ dream ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
Hurry up and get dressed. ☊ dressed ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ drive ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
a toxic/nuclear waste dump ☊ dump ☊
The workers wear masks to avoid inhaling the dust. ☊ dust ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. ☊ efficient ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
Hurry up or else you'll be late. ☊ or else ☊
to send a message by email ☊ email ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
The firm has over 500 employees. ☊ employee ☊
government employees ☊ employee ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
solar/nuclear energy ☊ energy ☊
I get a lot of enjoyment from my grandchildren. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Do you get any enjoyment out of this type of work? ☊ enjoyment ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ environmental ☊
We try to treat every member of staff equally. ☊ equally ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
There was no hope of escape from her disastrous marriage. ☊ escape ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
When we confronted him, he denied everything. ☊ everything ☊
I got my exam results today. ☊ exam ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
vigorous/gentle exercise ☊ exercise ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
Student numbers are expanding rapidly. ☊ expand ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
I experimented until I got the recipe just right. ☊ experiment ☊
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion ☊ explosion ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
express delivery services ☊ express ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
grim-faced ☊ face ☊
a pretty/round/freckled face ☊ face ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
factory workers ☊ factory ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
It's not fair! He always gets more than me. ☊ fair ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
a fast car/horse ☊ fast ☊
the world's fastest runner ☊ fast ☊
the fastest rate of increase for years ☊ fast ☊
a fast response time ☊ fast ☊
a fast learner ☊ fast ☊
The boat was stuck fast (= unable to move) in the mud. ☊ fast ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ fast ☊
How fast were you going? ☊ fast ☊
I can't go any faster. ☊ fast ☊
The water was rising fast. ☊ fast ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
a fast-flowing stream ☊ fast ☊
Children grow up so fast these days. ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
You'll get fat if you eat so much chocolate. ☊ fat ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
I think my worst fault is impatience. ☊ fault ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
fear sb/sth: All his employees fear him. ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
fellow members/citizens/workers ☊ fellow ☊
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. ☊ fellow ☊
a female student/employee/artist ☊ female ☊
I recognized a few of the other people. ☊ few ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
a political figure ☊ figure ☊
a figure of authority ☊ figure ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
Their marriage was finished. ☊ finished ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
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 ☊
The bird is easily recognized in flight (= when it is flying) by the black band at the end of its tail. ☊ flight ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
an appeal to help flood victims ☊ flood ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
formula for sth/for doing sth: There's no magic formula for a perfect marriage. ☊ formula ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
free from artificial colours and flavourings ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
I freely admit that I made a mistake. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. ☊ friendly ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
nuclear fuels ☊ fuel ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. ☊ make fun of sb/sth ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
We had walked further than I had realized. ☊ further ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
a generous benefactor ☊ generous ☊
a gentle voice/laugh/touch ☊ gentle ☊
Be gentle with her! ☊ gentle ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
a gentle breeze ☊ gentle ☊
the gentle swell of the sea ☊ gentle ☊
We went for a gentle stroll. ☊ gentle ☊
a little gentle exercise ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
a gentle slope/curve/angle ☊ gentle ☊
She held the baby gently. ☊ gently ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
leaves moving gently in the breeze ☊ gently ☊
The path ran gently down to the sea. ☊ gently ☊
We didn't get (= go) to bed until 3 a.m. ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
get sth for sb: Did you get a present for your mother? ☊ get ☊
get sb/yourself sth: Did you get your mother a present? ☊ get ☊
How much did you get for your car? ☊ get ☊
get doing sth: I wish I could get out of going to that meeting. ☊ get out of sth ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
get doing sth: Nobody gets away with insulting me like that. ☊ get away with sth ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He was disappointed at not getting the job, but he'll get over it. ☊ get over sth/sb ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
I'll give you a ring. ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
give (sth): They say it's better to give than to receive. ☊ give ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
+ adv./prep.: He's going too fast. ☊ go ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
grade sth (as) sth: Ten beaches were graded as acceptable. ☊ grade ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
I didn't recognize him—he's grown a beard. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
a security guard ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
He pleaded guilty to murder. ☊ guilty ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
a gentle tap with a hammer ☊ hammer ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
Hang on tight—we're off! ☊ hang on ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
a happy marriage/memory/childhood ☊ happy ☊
She's a very hard worker. ☊ hard ☊
I find his attitude very hard to take (= difficult to accept). ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
Have you got a job yet? ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
I have to admit, the idea of marriage scares me. ☊ have to ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
She has a kind heart. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Quick, get help! ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
I keep my private papers hidden. ☊ hide ☊
Quick, hide! ☊ hide ☊
A high proportion of our staff are female. ☊ high ☊
a high branch/shelf/window ☊ high ☊
My dance class is the highlight of my week. ☊ highlight ☊
a region of gently rolling hills ☊ hill ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
Employees hold 30% of the shares. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Private home ownership is increasing faster than ever. ☊ home ☊
How much homework do you get? ☊ homework ☊
hospital doctors/nurses/staff ☊ hospital ☊
public/private housing ☊ housing ☊
How ever did you get here so quickly? ☊ how ☊
human anatomy/activity/behaviour/experience ☊ human ☊
Firefighters formed a human chain (= a line of people) to carry the children to safety. ☊ human ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Hurry up! We're going to be late. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
Why are you in such a hurry to sell? ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
We've been toying with the idea of (= thinking about) getting a dog. ☊ idea ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
She is innocent; it was a case of mistaken identity. ☊ identity ☊
Do you have any proof of identity? ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient to do sth: She was clearly impatient to leave. ☊ impatient ☊
impatient for sth: impatient for change ☊ impatient ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
I must admit I am impressed. ☊ impressed ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
an independent inquiry/witness ☊ independent ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate (that...): Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
innocent victims of a bomb blast ☊ innocent ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist that...: He insists that she come. ☊ insist ☊
He insists that she should come. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
insist (that)...: He insisted (that) he was innocent. ☊ insist ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
join sth: Over 200 members of staff joined the strike. ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
To his great joy, she accepted. ☊ joy ☊
She's a good judge of character. ☊ judge ☊
'Quick, jump!' he shouted. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
junior employees ☊ junior ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
a kind heart/face ☊ kind ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited. ☊ knowledge ☊
He denied all knowledge of the affair. ☊ knowledge ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
price/address labels ☊ label ☊
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
The price of land is rising rapidly. ☊ land ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
last (out): Can you last (out) until I can get help? ☊ last ☊
I realized the truth too late. ☊ too late ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
lay sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): She laid the baby down gently on the bed. ☊ lay ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. ☊ lead ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
They let us off lightly. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
The witness was clearly lying through his teeth. ☊ lie through your teeth ☊
family/married life ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? ☊ light ☊
After his accident he was moved to lighter work. ☊ light ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
the sound of quick light footsteps ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
It began to snow lightly. ☊ lightly ☊
He ran like the wind (= very fast). ☊ like ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
a branch line ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
She's a good little worker. ☊ little ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
They spoke so quickly I just got lost. ☊ lost ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
He denied that he was her lover. ☊ lover ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
You can think yourself lucky you didn't get mugged. ☊ lucky ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
made in France (= on a label) ☊ make ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
management of staff ☊ management ☊
the sales/marketing/personnel manager ☊ manager ☊
Quick march! (= the order to start marching) ☊ march ☊
Any piece of silver bearing his mark is extremely valuable. ☊ mark ☊
a happy/unhappy marriage ☊ marriage ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
She has two children by a previous marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Their marriage took place in a local church. ☊ marriage ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
It's a private matter. ☊ matter ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
mean sth: What did he mean by that remark? ☊ mean ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
a committee/staff meeting ☊ meeting ☊
a member of staff/society/the family ☊ member ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ 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 ☊
an email message ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
mind doing sth: Did she mind not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. ☊ (at) any minute (now) ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any moment now. ☊ (at) any moment (now) ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
Who do you think will get (the) most votes? ☊ most ☊
His mouth twisted into a wry smile. ☊ mouth ☊
Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. ☊ move ☊
She observed the gentle movement of his chest as he breathed. ☊ movement ☊
fast-moving water ☊ moving ☊
Please help me get this job—you know I would do as much for you. ☊ as much ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A by B: 2 multiplied by 4 is/equals/makes 8 (2×4 = 8) ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
Our problems have multiplied since last year. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply sth: Cigarette smoking multiplies the risk of cancer. ☊ multiply ☊
He denies murdering his wife's lover. ☊ murder ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
name sb/sth: The victim has not yet been named. ☊ name ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
the natural agility of a cat ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. ☊ nose ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
She wears those strange clothes just to get herself noticed. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth doing sth: I didn't notice him leaving. ☊ notice ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
the nuclear industry ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear-powered submarines ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear weapon/bomb/missile ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear explosion/attack/war ☊ nuclear ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
staff/student numbers ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
Nurse, come quickly! ☊ nurse ☊
'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed. ☊ obey ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
The odd thing was that he didn't recognize me. ☊ odd ☊
Oddly enough, the most expensive tickets sold fastest. ☊ oddly ☊
We're getting right off the subject. ☊ off ☊
an offence against society/humanity/the state ☊ offence ☊
Don't be so quick to take offence. ☊ offence ☊
She pleaded guilty to five traffic offenses. ☊ offense ☊
to accept/refuse/decline an offer ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
They've decided to accept our original offer. ☊ offer ☊
office workers ☊ office ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
the officer in charge of the case ☊ officer ☊
the investigating officer ☊ officer ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. ☊ on ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
She takes orders only from the president. ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
He oughtn't to have been driving so fast. ☊ ought to ☊
I'm seeing a patient—please wait outside. ☊ outside ☊
You get an A grade for scores of 75 and over. ☊ over ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
He's now the proud owner of a cottage in Wales. ☊ owner ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
to set off at a steady/gentle/leisurely pace ☊ pace ☊
The ball gathered pace as it rolled down the hill. ☊ pace ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
It is difficult to keep up with the rapid pace of change. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
patients suffering from acute back pain ☊ pain ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
Marriage should be an equal partnership. ☊ partnership ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
I have run out of patience with her. ☊ patience ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
You'd try the patience of a saint! ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
cancer patients ☊ patient ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
She's very patient with young children. ☊ patient ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
We'd like you to accept this gift in payment for your kindness. ☊ payment ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
permanent staff ☊ permanent ☊
a salesperson ☊ person ☊
personal cleanliness/hygiene ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Try to avoid making personal remarks. ☊ personal ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
The Principal has little personal contact with the students. ☊ personal ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ 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 effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
personalities from the world of music ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
Can you get these photocopied for me by 5 o'clock? ☊ photocopy ☊
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics ☊ physics ☊
to pick up bad habits ☊ pick sth up ☊
We were able to pick up the BBC World Service. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
Her remarks were out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
The receiver had already clicked into place. ☊ 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 ☊
a nuclear reprocessing plant ☊ plant ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
I wish he would get to the point (= say it quickly). ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
a poor judge of character ☊ poor ☊
He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. ☊ pose ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
nuclear/wind/solar power ☊ power ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. ☊ press ☊
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. ☊ press ☊
press against sth: His body was pressing against hers. ☊ press ☊
press sth: to press a button/switch/key ☊ press ☊
press sth + adj.: He pressed the lid firmly shut. ☊ press ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Press here to open. ☊ press ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
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 ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
private banks ☊ private ☊
a programme to return many of the state companies to private ownership ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
They were sharing a private joke. ☊ private ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
a privately owned company ☊ privately ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
a training programme for new staff ☊ programme ☊
slow/steady/rapid/good progress ☊ progress ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal ☊ proposal ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. ☊ protest ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
the proud owner of a new car ☊ proud ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull sb/sth + adv./prep.: She pulled him gently towards her. ☊ pull ☊
Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. ☊ purchase ☊
She gave him a gentle push. ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
I was, to put it mildly, annoyed (= I was extremely angry). ☊ put ☊
Firefighters soon put the fire out. ☊ put sth out ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
She gave him a quick glance. ☊ quick ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
Would you like a quick drink? ☊ quick ☊
The doctor said she'd make a quick recovery. ☊ quick ☊
It's quicker by train. ☊ quick ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
Have you finished already? That was quick! ☊ quick ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
a quick learner ☊ quick ☊
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
Her quick hands suddenly stopped moving. ☊ quick ☊
Try to be quick! We're late already. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
He's a quick study (= he learns quickly). ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
The company wants quick results. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
She walked quickly away. ☊ quickly ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
He replied to my letter very quickly. ☊ quickly ☊
It quickly became clear that she was dying. ☊ quickly ☊
I spent a few hours quietly relaxing. ☊ quietly ☊
She raced through the work in no time at all. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
The patient made a rapid recovery. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid pulse/heartbeat ☊ rapid ☊
The disease is spreading at a rapid rate. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapidly growing economy ☊ rapidly ☊
Crime figures are rising rapidly. ☊ rapidly ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
a skilled driver with quick reactions ☊ reaction ☊
a fast/slow reader ☊ reader ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
I'm not sure if Karen is ready for marriage yet. ☊ ready ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize (that)...: I didn't realize (that) you were so unhappy. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
realize (sth): I hope you realize the seriousness of this crime. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
They managed to leave without any of us realizing. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
She was driving really fast. ☊ really ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
Can I have a receipt, please? ☊ receipt ☊
to make out (= write) a receipt ☊ receipt ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ 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 severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
good/bad reception ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
Do you recognize this tune? ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth by/from sth: I recognized her by her red hair. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize that...: We recognized that the task was not straightforward. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
be recognized to be/have sth: He is recognized to be their natural leader. ☊ recognize ☊
The book is now recognized as a classic. ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
reduce sth (from sth) (to sth): The number of employees was reduced from 40 to 25. ☊ reduce ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
The stock exchange has registered huge losses this week. ☊ register ☊
register sth: to register a birth/marriage/death ☊ register ☊
to register a company/trademark ☊ register ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
a close/distant relative ☊ relative ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
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 ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
The remaining twenty patients were transferred to another hospital. ☊ remaining ☊
to make a remark ☊ remark ☊
He made a number of rude remarks about the food. ☊ remark ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
rescue workers/boats/helicopters ☊ rescue ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
Staff performance is reviewed annually. ☊ review ☊
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
music with a fast/slow/steady rhythm ☊ rhythm ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
a boxing ring ☊ ring ☊
curtain rings ☊ ring ☊
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ☊ ring ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
a gold ring ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
There was a ring at the door. ☊ ring ☊
He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
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 ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
route (from A to B): the quickest route from Florence to Rome ☊ route ☊
There are a number of routes to qualifying as a social worker. ☊ route ☊
This type of work rapidly becomes routine. ☊ routine ☊
She rubbed her hair dry quickly with a towel. ☊ rub ☊
a rude comment ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
Can you run as fast as Mike? ☊ run ☊
The words came out in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
He got the sack for swearing. ☊ sack ☊
Four hundred workers face the sack. ☊ sack ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
The Weldon Group has a 6 000 strong sales force. ☊ sale ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
Send for a doctor, quickly! ☊ send for sb ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
a funeral/marriage/memorial, etc. service ☊ service ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
a severe shortage of qualified staff ☊ severe ☊
The victim suffered severe brain damage. ☊ severe ☊
a delicate/pale/rich/soft shade of blue ☊ shade ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
almond-shaped eyes ☊ shaped ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
He winced as a sharp pain shot through his leg. ☊ sharp ☊
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit. ☊ sharply ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
Public attitudes towards marriage have shifted over the past 50 years. ☊ shift ☊
shift workers/work ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
show sth: Their new white carpet showed every mark. ☊ show ☊
James began to show signs of impatience. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
sing to sb: He was singing softly to the baby. ☊ sing ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
I put the sleeping baby down gently. ☊ sleep ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
a gentle/steep slope ☊ slope ☊
The path sloped gently down. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
She noticed several small errors in his work. ☊ small ☊
OK, I admit it was not the smartest thing I ever did (= it was a stupid thing to do). ☊ smart ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
'I missed you,' he said softly. ☊ softly ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. ☊ speak ☊
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights ☊ speech ☊
The train began to pick up speed (= go faster). ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
A car flashed past them at speed (= fast). ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The fire rapidly spread to adjoining buildings. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
medical staff ☊ staff ☊
teaching staff ☊ staff ☊
We have 20 part-time members of staff. ☊ staff ☊
staff members ☊ staff ☊
staff development/training ☊ staff ☊
a staff restaurant/meeting ☊ staff ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
start out/off (as sth): The company started out with 30 employees. ☊ start ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
Let's start off with some gentle exercises. ☊ start off ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
The party was denied legal status. ☊ status ☊
The castle receives a steady stream of visitors. ☊ steady ☊
steel workers ☊ steel ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
We have a fast turnover of stock. ☊ stock ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
a strong personality ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
I suddenly realized what I had to do. ☊ suddenly ☊
road accident victims suffering from shock ☊ suffer ☊
Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled staff. ☊ suffer ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. ☊ surface ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
87% of the 1 000 companies surveyed employ part-time staff. ☊ survey ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
Didn't you notice anything suspicious in his behaviour? ☊ suspicious ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
How am I supposed to take that remark? ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
The dentist can't take any new patients. ☊ take ☊
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
to take on new staff ☊ take sb on ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
They reduced her to tears (= made her cry, especially by being cruel or unkind). ☊ tear ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
More than half the staff are temporary. ☊ temporary ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
a nuclear test ☊ test ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
It's possible (that) he has not received the letter. ☊ that ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
According to the theory of relativity, nothing can travel faster than light. ☊ theory ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
The gang tied up a security guard. ☊ tie sb up ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
How fast can you type? ☊ type ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
She has a staff of 19 working under her. ☊ under ☊
The boat was going under fast. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
an unkind remark ☊ unkind ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. ☊ value ☊
a valued member of staff ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
She took the job for various reasons. ☊ various ☊
very quickly ☊ very ☊
murder/rape, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
accident/earthquake/famine, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
AIDS/cancer/stroke, etc. victims ☊ victim ☊
victims of crime ☊ victim ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. ☊ victim ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
He virtually admitted he was guilty. ☊ virtually ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
He recognized Sarah's voice. ☊ voice ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wait to do sth: Hurry up! We're waiting to go. ☊ wait ☊
I'll ask the waitress for the bill. ☊ waiter ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
the threat of (a) nuclear war ☊ war ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
My watch is fast/slow. ☊ watch ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
the gentle sound of waves lapping ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
nuclear weapons ☊ weapon ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
I just hoped the branch would take my weight. ☊ weight ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
Oh, very well, then, if you insist. ☊ well ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which of the applicants has got the job? ☊ which ☊
Which of the patients have recovered? ☊ which ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The idea is now widely accepted. ☊ widely ☊
I'm sure that you will get your wish. ☊ wish ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. ☊ witness ☊
a witness to the killing ☊ witness ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. ☊ work ☊
He started work as a security guard. ☊ work ☊
The accountant described his work to the sales staff. ☊ work ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
temporary/part-time/casual workers ☊ worker ☊
manual/skilled/unskilled workers ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
a hard/fast/quick/slow worker ☊ worker ☊
We live in a rapidly changing world. ☊ world ☊
Hurry up! It would be a shame to miss the beginning of the play. ☊ would ☊
She'd be a fool to accept it (= if she accepted). ☊ would ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
Yesterday's students are today's employees. ☊ yesterday ☊
I didn't receive a letter from him yet. ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊