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Như thế nào? ☊ Questions 2 How do you cook the soup? ☊ Bạn nấu canh như thế nào? ☊ Questions 2 How do they answer? ☊ Họ trả lời như thế nào? ☊ Questions 2 Sorry, but it is mine. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng nó là của tôi. ☊ Conjunctions Love like there is no tomorrow. ☊ Yêu như không có ngày mai! ☊ Dates and Time They need a person like you. ☊ Họ cần một người như bạn. ☊ Comparison You are as simple as a cat. ☊ Bạn đơn giản như một con mèo. ☊ Comparison My mother is very gullible, but my father (dad) is not. ☊ Mẹ của tôi rất cả tin nhưng bố của tôi thì không. ☊ Attributes How do you face it? ☊ Bạn đối mặt với nó như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 2.5 She is a bit ugly but she is not bad. ☊ Cô ấy hơi xấu nhưng cô ấy không xấu. ☊ Adjectives 1.5 She is like that. ☊ Cô ấy là như vậy. ☊ Conjunctions 2 like that ☊ như vậy ☊ Conjunctions 2 This man also thinks like us. ☊ Người đàn ông này cũng nghĩ như chúng tôi. ☊ Conjunctions 2 I almost believe him. ☊ Tôi gần như tin anh ấy. ☊ Adverbs almost ☊ gần như ☊ Adverbs How to start a new journey? ☊ Làm như thế nào để bắt đầu một hành trình mới? ☊ Travel How do you feel? ☊ Bạn cảm thấy như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 3 You are always wrong when you hate, but you are never wrong when you love. ☊ Bạn luôn sai khi bạn ghét, nhưng bạn không bao giờ sai khi bạn yêu. ☊ Verbs 3 She tries to explain but you do not listen. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng giải thích nhưng bạn không nghe. ☊ Verbs 3 How can I contact you? ☊ Tôi có thể liên hệ bạn như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 3 They admire him as an artist of the century. ☊ Họ ngưỡng mộ anh ấy như là một nghệ sĩ của thế kỷ. ☊ Verbs 3 It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive That scientist returned as a hero. ☊ Nhà khoa học đó trở lại như một anh hùng. ☊ People I shine like a lamp. ☊ Tôi toả sáng như một cái đèn. ☊ Verbs 4 How is the climate of Japan.? ☊ Khí hậu của Nhật như thế nào? ☊ Nature Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2 How do you define corruption? ☊ Bạn định nghĩa tham nhũng như thế nào? ☊ Politics I want to resign, but my father does not allow me. ☊ Tôi muốn từ chức nhưng bố của tôi không cho phép. ☊ Politics Be polite, be efficient but always have a plan to kill anyone. ☊ Lịch sự, hiệu quả nhưng luôn có một kế hoạch để giết bất kỳ ai. ☊ Verbs 5 You can run away, but you cannot hide. ☊ Bạn có thể chạy trốn, nhưng bạn không thể núp. ☊ Verbs 5 She does not know how to use the computer. ☊ Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. ☊ Verbs 5 Sorry, but we cannot continue to sustain life on Earth ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục duy trì sự sống trên Trái Đất. ☊ Verbs 5 They are being exploited but they do not want to revolt. ☊ Họ đang bị bóc lột nhưng họ không muốn nổi dậy. ☊ History I am not against war, but I support peace. ☊ Tôi không chống chiến tranh, nhưng tôi ủng hộ hoà bình. ☊ Military I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality He is chic but rude. ☊ Anh ấy bảnh bao nhưng cộc cằn. ☊ Reduplicative Words He is terribly sad. ☊ Anh ấy buồn như mất sổ gạo. ☊ Informal Expressions terribly sad ☊ buồn như mất sổ gạo ☊ Informal Expressions Please, feel right at home! Bạn hãy coi như là ở nhà. * 022 How do I get to the station? Tôi đến nhà ga như thế nào? * 027 How do I get to the airport? Tôi đến phi trường như thế nào? * 027 How do I get to the city centre / center (am.)? Tôi vào trung tâm thành phố như thế nào? * 027 Excuse me, how do I get to the airport? Xin lỗi, tôi đến sân bay như thế nào? * 042 How did you sleep? Bạn đã ngủ như thế nào? * 087 How did you pass the exam? Bạn đã đỗ / đậu kỳ thi như thế nào? * 087 How did you find the way? Bạn đã tìm thấy đường như thế nào? * 087 How fast did you drive? Bạn đã lái xe nhanh như thế nào? * 087 How do I get to her parents’ house? Tôi đến nhà cha mẹ của nó như thế nào? * 101 like: như → →
Vietnamese as well as Russian, Vietnamese and Russia alike ☊ Việt Nam cũng như Nga ☊ make yourself at home ☊ anh cứ tự nhiên như ở nhà anh ☊ to be bored to death ☊ buồn như chấu cắn ☊ the math problem was child’s play ☊ bài toán làm như chơi ☊ as fat as a quail ☊ béo như con cun cút ☊ any how, in any case ☊ bất luận như thế nào ☊ not according to one’s wish, not to one’s liking ☊ bất như ý ☊ dirty as a pig ☊ bẩn như lợn ☊ hot as chilli, red pepper ☊ cay như ớt ☊ as sour as vinegar ☊ chua như giấm ☊ to run like the wind ☊ chạy như bay ☊ the end of Vietnam as we know it ☊ chấm dứt Việt Nam như chúng ta đang thấy ☊ at a snail’s pace, snail-paced ☊ chậm như rùa ☊ jam-packed, packed like sardines ☊ chật như nêm ☊ packed like sardines, jam-packed ☊ chật như nêm cối ☊ to die like a dog ☊ chết như chó ☊ to be mowed down, die like flies ☊ chết như rạ ☊ to hail curses on somebody, heap ☊ chửi như tát nước ☊ to scorch with insults ☊ chửi như vặt thịt ☊ to regard as ☊ coi như là ☊ to be presumed dead ☊ coi như đã chết ☊ as mute as a fish, as dumb as a statue, as silent ☊ câm như hến ☊ useless, good for nothing ☊ có cũng như không ☊ is it like this? ☊ có như thế không ☊ to be as enthusiastic as any other ☊ cũng hăng hái như ai ☊ like so many times before ☊ cũng như bao lần trước ☊ just like before ☊ cũng như lần trước ☊ as in any field ☊ cũng như trong bất cứ lãnh vực nào ☊ as well as in the area of ☊ cũng như về mặt ☊ to act normally ☊ cư xử như bình thường ☊ to laugh uproariously, burst into peals of laughter ☊ cười như nắc nẻ ☊ roar with laughter ☊ cười như pháo ran ☊ like this ☊ cỡ như thế này ☊ to continue in that way ☊ cứ như thế ☊ tenacious like a hungry leech ☊ dai như đỉa đói ☊ to happen just like before ☊ diễn ra như cũ ☊ very thick ☊ dày như mo nang ☊ cowardly, chicken ☊ dát như cáy ☊ urge vigorously and urgently ☊ giục như giục tà ☊ to have almost no (something) ☊ gần như không có ☊ almost completely ☊ gần như trọn vẹn ☊ almost everyone ☊ gần như tất cả mọi người ☊ this close ☊ gần như vậy ☊ as thin as a lath or rake ☊ gầy như cái que ☊ if this happens, in this case ☊ gặp trường hợp như vậy ☊ to be a shameless flatterer, to be a toady ☊ hót như khướu ☊ to smell (badly), stink ☊ hôi như cú ☊ almost anyone ☊ hầu như ai cũng ☊ almost everything ☊ hầu như gần hết ☊ almost every day, it seems like every day ☊ hầu như hàng ngày ☊ there is almost no office, almost every office ☊ hầu như không văn phòng nào ☊ almost every ☊ hầu như mọi ☊ almost every day ☊ hầu như ngày nào cũng ☊ as quiet as the grave, noiseless ☊ im lặng như tờ ☊ very quiet ☊ im như tờ ☊ as silent as the grave ☊ im thin thít như thịt nấu đông ☊ when we look at the issue this way, in this light, in this respect ☊ khi đặt vấn đề trong viễn tượng như vậy ☊ to cry or weep bitterly ☊ khóc như mưa ☊ is not like there, there is nothing like that ☊ không có như vậy ☊ unlike a solar eclipse ☊ không giống như nhật thực ☊ not as much as other people think ☊ không nhiều như người ta tưởng ☊ to not be thus, not be like that ☊ không như vậy ☊ as fit as a fiddle or bull or lion, as strong as a ☊ khỏe như vâm ☊ airtight, watertight, hermetic ☊ kín như bưng ☊ to spread like (wild)fire ☊ lan tràn như đám cháy ☊ to be like that, to be thus ☊ là như vậy ☊ to act mechanically ☊ làm như chiếc máy ☊ to act as if one does not (do sth) ☊ làm như không ☊ to do that, act that way ☊ làm như thế ☊ to do (sth) this way ☊ làm như thế này ☊ do as I do ☊ làm như tôi ☊ in, by doing so ☊ làm như vậy ☊ to do sth exactly like ☊ làm y như chính ☊ gentle as a lamb ☊ lành như bụt ☊ boring, dull, like watching paint dry, like watching grass grow ☊ lạt như nước ốc ☊ to want that, want something (done a certain way) ☊ muốn như vậy ☊ it’s raining cats and dogs ☊ mưa như trút nước ☊ as soft as butter ☊ mềm như bún ☊ to smile broadly, brightly, beam ☊ mỉm cười tươi như hoa ☊ to shoot up like mushrooms ☊ mọc lên như nấm ☊ soaked with perspiration ☊ mồ hôi như tắm ☊ something like this ☊ một chuyện như vậy ☊ a day like today ☊ một ngày như ngày hôm nay ☊ very happy ☊ mừng như bắt được vàng ☊ hearing this ☊ nghe như thế ☊ to be all Greek to someone ☊ nghe như vịt nghe sấm ☊ very dumb ☊ ngu như bò ☊ to snore like a pig ☊ ngáy như bò rống ☊ (as) sweet as honey ☊ ngọt như mía lùi ☊ to sleep like a log ☊ ngủ như chết ☊ sleep as sound as a log ☊ ngủ say như chết ☊ as quick as lightning, lightning-fast ☊ nhanh như chớp ☊ quick as a flash ☊ nhanh như cắt ☊ fast as lightning ☊ nhanh như điện ☊ as timid as a rabbit or hare ☊ nhát như cáy ☊ seen in this way, in this light ☊ nhìn như vậy ☊ to show an overmodest attitude ☊ nhũn như con chi chi ☊ to be at daggers drawn with somebody ☊ như chông như mác ☊ like crazy or mad or the devil, with a vengeance, madly ☊ như điên như dại ☊ unacceptably tasteless ☊ nhạt như nước ốc ☊ it is imperative to do so ☊ nhất thiết phải làm như vậy ☊ as light as a lampwick grass, very light ☊ nhẹ như bấc ☊ as light as a feather ☊ nhẹ như lông hồng ☊ to remember exactly ☊ nhớ như in ☊ completely crushed ☊ nát như tương ☊ to lie through one’s teeth ☊ nói dối như cuội ☊ to speak as if one were reading a lesson ☊ nói mà như là đọc bài ☊ to talk like that, speak like that ☊ nói như thế ☊ such a way of speaking is impolite ☊ nói như vậy là bất nhã ☊ to put it that way, say it like that ☊ nói như vậy thì ☊ as hot as fire ☊ nóng như lửa thành ngữ ☊ scorching ☊ nóng như thiêu như đốt ☊ heavy as lead ☊ nặng như chì ☊ like a millstone round someone’s neck ☊ nặng như đá đeo ☊ to be known to everybody ☊ nổi như cồn ☊ what kind of room ☊ phòng như thế nào ☊ exactly as I had expected ☊ quả đúng như tôi đoán ☊ to tremble like a leaf ☊ run như cầy sấy ☊ piercing cold ☊ rét như cắt ☊ as clear as daylight or crystal ☊ rõ như ban ngày ☊ hard as rock ☊ rắn như đá ☊ dirt cheap ☊ rẻ như bèo ☊ dirt cheap, cheap as mud ☊ rẻ như bùn ☊ to get all twisted up, get all tangled up ☊ rối như tơ vò ☊ how could he do such a thing ☊ sao nó có thể làm một việc như thế ☊ as clean as a whistle, as clean as a new pin ☊ sạch như chùi ☊ won’t be like that anymore ☊ sẽ không như thế nữa ☊ smashed like the wrapping of a cracker (exploded) ☊ tan như xác pháo ☊ in my opinion ☊ theo như ý tôi ☊ know by heart ☊ thuộc như cháo ☊ to be carried out as planned ☊ thực hiện như dự tính ☊ in this kind of situation ☊ trong tình trạng như vậy ☊ stiff as tone (to be unrepentant, unashamed) ☊ trơ như đá ☊ consistent ☊ trước sau như một ☊ your case is similar to mine ☊ trường hợp anh giống như trường hợp tôi ☊ stark naked ☊ trần như động ☊ I think like you ☊ tôi cũng nghĩ như anh ☊ wide awake ☊ tỉnh như sáo ☊ pitch-dark, pitch-black ☊ tối như hũ nút ☊ pitch black ☊ tối như mực ☊ it is pitch dark ☊ tối đen như mực ☊ like, similar ☊ tựa như là ☊ deserted, empty ☊ vắng như chùa Bà Đanh ☊ frightfully ugly, as ugly as sin, as ugly as a ☊ xấu như ma ☊ just like that, just the same way ☊ y như vậy ☊ soft and pleasant, sweet ☊ êm như ru ☊ to feel a sharp pain as if pricked by needles ☊ đau buốt như kim châm ☊ black as night ☊ đen như cái mỏm chó ☊ pitch black ☊ đen như hũ nút ☊ black as coal, pitch-black ☊ đen như mực ☊ to not be this way, not be like this ☊ đâu có như thế này ☊ to be too many in number ☊ đông như kiến cỏ ☊ heavy traffic, traffic jam ☊ đông như mắc cửi ☊ jammed with people, overcrowded ☊ đông như trẩy hội ☊ just as I had expected, just as I had guessed ☊ đúng như tôi đoán ☊ that’s right ☊ đúng như vậy ☊ is regarded as ☊ được coi như là ☊ can be regarded as typical ☊ được coi như điển hình ☊ to go or sell like hot cakes ☊ đắt như tôm tươi ☊ as pretty as a picture ☊ đẹp như tranh vẽ ☊ to this extent ☊ đến như thế này ☊ to that extent, so much, to such a degree ☊ đến như vậy ☊ fire-red, fiery-red ☊ đỏ như lửa ☊ completely wet, soaking wet ☊ ướt như chuột lột ☊ cold as ice ☊ lạnh như tiền ☊ 
wie? ☊ Như thế nào? ☊ 
怎么样 ☊ Zěnmeyàng? aber ☊ nhưng ☊ 但是 ☊ dànshì aber ☊ nhưng ☊ 但是 ☊ dànshì aber ☊ nhưng ☊ 但是 ☊ dànshì aber ☊ nhưng ☊ 但是 ☊ dànshì zum Beispiel ☊ ví dụ như ☊ 例如 ☊ lìrú scheinen ☊ hình như ☊ 显示 ☊ xiǎnshì fast ☊ gần như ☊ 几乎 ☊ jīhū gleiches ☊ như nhau ☊ 同样的 ☊ tóngyàng de mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ 有缺陷的 ☊ yǒu quē xiàn de solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ 这样的 ☊ zhè yàng de insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ 由此 ☊ yóu cǐ genauso ☊ như thế ☊ 恰好 ☊ qià hǎo genauso viel ☊ nhiều như thế ☊ 恰好这么多 ☊ qià hǎo zhè me duō kaum ☊ hầu như không ☊ 几乎不 ☊ jī hū bù eine Straße asphaltieren ☊ rải nhựa một con đường ☊ 为一条街铺沥青 ☊ wèi yī tiáo jiē pū lìqīng zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ 拉锯战, 旷日持久的协商 ☊ lājùzhàn, kuàngrì-chíjiǔ de xiéshāng in dubiose Geschäfte verwickelt sein ☊ liên quan tới những vụ làm ăn mờ ám ☊ 陷入不正当交易 ☊ xiànrù bú zhèngdàng jiāoyì demütig, unterwürfig ☊ nhún nhường, khúm núm ☊ 屈从的 ☊ qūcóng de weich werden ☊ trở nên mềm, nhũn, dẻo ☊ 变软 ☊ biàn ruǎn malerisch, pittoresk ☊ đẹp như tranh ☊ 秀丽的, 山明水秀的 ☊ xiùlì de, shānmíng-shuǐxiù de deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù jemanden demütigen ☊ xỉ nhục, hạ thấp ai đó ☊ 侮辱某人 ☊ wūrǔ mǒurén matschig ☊ lầy lội, nhầy nhụa ☊ 泥泞的 ☊ nínìng de schänden ☊ xúc phạm, làm nhục, cưỡng đoạt ☊ 玷污 ☊ diànwū demütigen ☊ sỉ nhục ☊ 侮辱 ☊ wǔrǔ wie? ☊ Như thế nào? ☊ ☊ aber ☊ nhưng ☊ ☊ aber ☊ nhưng ☊ ☊ zum Beispiel ☊ ví dụ như ☊ ☊ die Marmelade ☊ mứt nhừ ☊ ☊ die Orangenmarmelade ☊ mứt cam nhừ ☊ ☊ die Füße ☊ những bàn chân ☊ ☊ scheinen ☊ hình như ☊ ☊ fast ☊ gần như ☊ ☊ gleiches ☊ như nhau ☊ ☊ die Scheiße ☊ như cứt ☊ ☊ die Leichtathletik ☊ những môn thể thao nhẹ ☊ ☊ mangelhaft ☊ thiếu sót, nhược điểm ☊ ☊ solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ ☊ insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ ☊ genauso ☊ như thế ☊ ☊ genauso viel ☊ nhiều như thế ☊ ☊ kaum ☊ hầu như không ☊ ☊ eine Straße asphaltieren ☊ rải nhựa một con đường ☊ ☊ zähe Verhandlungen ☊ những cuộc đàm phán dai dẳng ☊ ☊ in dubiose Geschäfte verwickelt sein ☊ liên quan tới những vụ làm ăn mờ ám ☊ ☊ demütig, unterwürfig ☊ nhún nhường, khúm núm ☊ ☊ der Samt ☊ vải nhung ☊ ☊ das Harz ☊ nhựa thông, nhựa cây ☊ ☊ weich werden ☊ trở nên mềm, nhũn, dẻo ☊ ☊ die Muskatnuss ☊ hạt nhục đậu khấu ☊ ☊ die Wege verzweigen sich ☊ những con đường chia ngả ☊ ☊ malerisch, pittoresk ☊ đẹp như tranh ☊ ☊ deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊ das Abführmittel ☊ thuốc nhuận tràng ☊ ☊ die Haare färben ☊ nhuộm tóc ☊ ☊ jemanden demütigen ☊ xỉ nhục, hạ thấp ai đó ☊ ☊ der Kompromiss ☊ sự thỏa hiệp, sự nhượng bộ ☊ ☊ matschig ☊ lầy lội, nhầy nhụa ☊ ☊ schänden ☊ xúc phạm, làm nhục, cưỡng đoạt ☊ ☊ demütigen ☊ sỉ nhục ☊ ☊ Aber er kann auch in der Wechselstube Geld wechseln. ☊ Nhưng anh ấy cũng có thế đối tiền ở quầy đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 44) Wie ist der Wechselkurs heute? ☊ Tỉ giá ngoại hối hôm nay như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 46) Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) Zum Beispiel das Stadtzentrum, die Altstadt, Denkmäler und Kirchen. ☊ Ví dụ như trung tâm thành phố, khu phố cố, tượng đài và nhà thờ. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 65) Das ist wahr, aber es gibt keinen Speck. ☊ Đúng vậy, nhưng không có thịt hun khói. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 83) Oh, damit kann ich leben. ☊ Nhưng cũng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 84) Weißt du, ich arbeite in einem Büro und esse deshalb meistens leichte Gerichte. ☊ Em biết không, anh làm việc ở văn phòng và vì vậy thường ăn những món nhẹ. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 86) Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89) Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105) Das ist eine gute Idee, ich mag auch ein Menü, aber ich bevorzuge ein vegetarisches. ☊ í tưởng hay đó, anh cũng thích ăn theo suất, nhưng suất ăn chay thì thích hơn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 116) Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126) Jeden Monat haben wir Basketball- und Fußballspiele. ☊ Hàng tháng chúng tôi có những trận đấu bóng rố và bóng đá. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 133) Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141) Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160) Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172) Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175) Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊ Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176) Tri wollte nie nach Hô Chí Minh, aber Trang ist dort aufgewachsen. ☊ Tri không bao giờ muốn đến thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, nhưng Trang đã lớn lên ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 179) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Ich könnte etwas Nützliches besuchen. ☊ Anh muốn đi đến những nơi cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 189) Entschuldige, aber ich bevorzuge eine Besichtigungstour. ☊ Xin lỗi, nhưng em thích đi tham quan hơn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 192) Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196) Dann haben wir viel Zeit, uns über unsere Gedanken und neue Ideen zu unterhalten. ☊ Lúc đó chúng ta sẽ có nhiều thời gian hơn để nói chuyện về những kỷ niệm và về những ý tưởng mới. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 204) Ich muss dir auch die Bilder aus dem Urlaub zeigen. ☊ Em muốn cho anh xem những bức ảnh chụp trong kỳ nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 205) Aber zuerst muss er zur Tankstelle fahren. ☊ Nhưng trước tiên anh ấy phải đổ xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 214) Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) Es sieht aus, als wolltest du zu einer Hochzeit gehen. ☊ Cứ như là em đi đám cưới vậy. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 256) Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261) Aber ich möchte mich auch wohl fühlen. ☊ Nhưng anh muốn mặc thoải mái. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 264) Ich tue immer Salz und Pfeffer drauf, aber ich mag es nicht zu würzig. ☊ Em luôn rắc muối và tiêu lên trên, nhưng em không thích quá nhiều gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 281) Aber ich muss zum Einkaufszentrum gehen, um eine Menge Sachen zu kaufen. ☊ Nhưng anh còn phải đến trung tâm mua sắm để mua một số món. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 306) Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308) Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316) Sie wollte ihn mir immer geben, aber sie ist zu ängstlich, ihn zu senden. ☊ Bà đã luôn muốn cho em, nhưng bà sợ gửi nó đi. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 320) 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) Trangs Großmutter ist eine alte, aber vitale Frau. Sie öffnet die Tür. ☊ Bà của Trang đã già nhưng còn khoẻ mạnh. Bà ra mở cửa. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 328) Aber die Person verschwand. ☊ Nhưng người đó đã biến mất. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 346) Tri war verwirrt, aber dann verstand er. ☊ Tri bối rối, nhưng sau đó anh ấy nhận ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 351) Es sieht wie ein perfektes Picknick im Auto aus. ☊ Nhìn giống như một chuyến picnic tuyệt vời bằng ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 371) Sie sollten besser auf die Straße schauen. ☊ Nhưng chị nên nhìn đường thì hơn. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 372) Tri möchte, dass die neuen Kunden das Sportzentrum sauber halten. ☊ Tri muốn rằng những khách hàng mới phải giữ trung tâm thế thao sạch sẽ. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 388) Sie wählt seine Nummer, aber es tutet nicht. ☊ Cô ấy bấm số, nhưng không được. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 398) Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400) Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407) Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409) Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Der Rest ist nach Krankheiten sortiert. ☊ Những ngăn còn lại được phân theo từng loại bệnh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 443) Wenn du diesbezüglich interessiert bist, solltest du ein Praktikum im Krankenhaus machen. ☊ Nếu anh quan tâm đến những điều này, thì anh nên thực tập ở bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 455) Aber dieser Film ist ausverkauft. ☊ Nhưng bộ phim này đã bán hết vé rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 470) Die Eltern von Trangs Nachbarskindern sind jeden Samstag weg. ☊ Bố mẹ những đứa trẻ hàng xóm của Trang cứ thứ bảy là đi vắng. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 480) Normalerweise geht sie zum Spielplatz mit ihnen, aber heute regnet es, also bleibt sie zu Hause. ☊ Bình thường thì cô ấy cùng lũ trẻ đến sân chơi, nhưng hôm nay trời mưa, nên cô ấy ở nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 485) Nam spielt immer, dass ihre Tier-Spielzeuge zur Schule gehen müssen. ☊ Nam luôn chơi trò dạy học cho những con thú của mình. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 491) Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) Aber sie sind so groß. ☊ Nhưng chúng quá to. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 507) Für sowas haben sie spezielle Dienste. ☊ Những thứ như vậy đã có dịch vụ riêng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 508) Und wie zahlst du? ☊ Và em trả tiền như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 516) Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520) Aber wo bekomme ich die Fahrkarten für den Bus? ☊ Nhưng anh mua vé xe buýt ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 531) So können wir es uns bequem machen. ☊ Như vậy sẽ vui hơn. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 542) Es regnet wie während des Monsuns. ☊ Trời mưa như trong trận gió mùa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 559) Seine Tante backte immer diese schrecklichen Kekse. ☊ Dì của anh luôn làm những cái bánh quy kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 571) Jeder musste ihr erzählen, wie gut sie schmeckten. ☊ Nhưng mọi người phải kế cho cô ấy nghe bánh ngon như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 572) Seine Großmutter singt zu seiner Melodie Weihnachtslieder. ☊ Bà anh ấy hát những bài về Giáng sinh theo điệu nhạc của ông. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 575) Ich war etwa zwanzig Mal verlobt und war am Ende nur einmal verheiratet. ☊ Tôi đã đính hôn khoảng hai mươi lần nhưng cuối cùng chỉ có cưới một lần. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 590) Schauen sie nicht so. Ich bin ein alter Mann, ich habe soviel in meinem Leben gesehen. ☊ Đừng nhìn tôi như vậy. Tôi đã đứng tuổi rồi, tôi đã trải qua nhiều chuyện rồi. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 595) Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619) Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643) Zuletzt legen wir Kissen, die zu den Vorhängen passen, auf das Sofa. ☊ Cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ đặt những cái gối mà hợp với rèm cửa lên bộ sa lông. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 648) In dem Paket sind ja nur Bretter und Schrauben! ☊ Trong kiện đồ chỉ còn toàn là những tấm ván và bù loong! ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 657) Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660) Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663) Aber es fehlt die Fernbedienung. ☊ Nhưng thiếu cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 667) Ohne Fernbedienung aber kann ich keine Programme einstellen. ☊ Nhưng tôi không thể điều chỉnh các chương trình mà không có cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 672) Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673) Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊ Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674) Ich hoffe, Sie antworten mir möglichst bald. ☊ Tôi hy vọng, quí vị trả lời nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 676) Unsere Pfirsiche waren schon verschimmelt! ☊ Những trái đào của chúng ta đã mốc hết rồi! ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 682) Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737) Fotografiere auch die Blumen im Garten des Bauernhofes! ☊ Em cũng chụp ảnh của những bông hoa trong vườn của nông trại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 741) Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757) Sieht so aus! Aber jetzt ist es doch ziemlich kühl. ☊ Có thể thế! Nhưng bây giờ trời hơi lạnh rồi. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 763) Diktiere mir doch einfach, was ich schreiben soll. ☊ Hãy đọc cho em những gì em nên viết. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 781) wir hatten zwar weder Ozean noch Sandstrand, aber dafür ein angenehmes Klima. ☊ Chúng con không có đại dương cũng chẳng có bãi cát, nhưng có một khí hậu thật dễ chịu. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 783) Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785) Wir aber waren mit dem Rad unterwegs. ☊ Nhưng chúng con du lịch bằng xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 786) Herzliche Grüße aus den Bergen. ☊ Chào yêu thương từ những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 788) Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793) Als Gast in einem fremden Land interessiere ich mich mehr für die Leute dort und wie sie leben. ☊ Là một người khách trên mảnh đất lạ anh quan tâm về con người ở đó nhiều hơn và họ sống như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 798) Tris Fotos ☊ Những tấm ảnh của Trí ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 802) Sie möchte seine Urlaubsfotos sehen. ☊ Cô muốn xem những bức ảnh du lịch của anh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 804) Die Kinder sehen aber fröhlich aus! ☊ Và những em nhỏ nhìn thật vui vẻ! ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 810) Ich finde deine Fotos sehr gelungen. ☊ Em thấy những bức ảnh của anh rất thành công. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 814) Ja, aber die ersten Reihen sind leider schon besetzt. ☊ Còn, nhưng tiếc là hàng ghế đầu đã kín chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 822) Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823) Das finde ich aber nicht in Ordnung. ☊ Nhưng điều này em thấy không ổn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 847) Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851) Es tut mir leid, dass ich so egoistisch gewesen bin. ☊ Anh lấy làm tiếc, vì anh đã trở nên ích kỷ như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 853) Jeder hat seine Angewohnheiten. Ich werde versuchen, mich nicht mehr so aufzuregen. ☊ Mỗi người đều có thói quen của mình. Em sẽ cố gắng không nổi nóng như thế nữa. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 856) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Aber er hat angefangen sie zu beleidigen. ☊ Nhưng anh ta bắt đầu lăng mạ cô ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 876) Selbstverständlich. Aber der Mann war richtig brutal. ☊ Đương nhiên. Nhưng người đàn ông đó rất bạo lực. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 878) Haben die anderen dir nicht geholfen? ☊ Những người khác không giúp anh à? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 881) Es gelang ihnen jedoch nicht, ihn festzuhalten. ☊ Nhưng họ cũng không bắt được anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 883) 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) Heute Nacht sind Diebe in das Büro eingebrochen und haben systematisch alles durchsucht. ☊ Đêm hôm nay những kẻ trộm đã đột nhập vào văn phòng và lục lọi toàn bộ hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 905) Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906) Ja, aber selbst die wurden aufgebrochen. ☊ Đúng, nhưng những cái tủ cũng bị cạy. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 907) Die Kriminellen haben alles eingesteckt, was wertvoll aussah. ☊ Những tên tội phạm đã trộm đi tất cả những gì có giá trị. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 908) Doch. Er hat die Verbrecher überrascht. ☊ Có. Anh ta đột kích những kẻ đột nhập. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 912) Sie aber haben ihn angegriffen, geschlagen und mit einer Waffe bedroht. ☊ Nhưng chúng tấn công, đánh anh ta và đe dọa bằng vũ khí. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 913) Mein Chef hat Anzeige gegen Unbekannt bei der Polizei erstattet. ☊ Sếp của em đã tố cáo với cảnh sát về những kẻ lạ mặt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 916) Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921) 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) In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925) Es gibt auch exotische Tiere wie die Affen und sogar Heuschrecken und Krebse. ☊ Cũng có những con thú đến từ những vùng đất xa xôi như khỉ rồi thậm chí cả châu chấu và cua. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 926) Während Tri Eis kauft, wartet Trang bei den Giraffen. ☊ Trong khi Trí đi mua kem, Trang đợi ở chỗ những con hươu cao cổ. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 927) Wie schlafen Giraffen eigentlich? ☊ Những con hươu cao cổ ngủ thế nào nhỉ? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 930) 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) Wie soll der Text lauten? ☊ Bài nên đăng như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 986) Aber vielleicht ist es noch ein bisschen zu teuer? ☊ Nhưng nó vẫn còn đắt một chút? ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1001) Tri rechnet sich aus, dass er trotzdem noch ein gutes Geschäft gemacht hat. ☊ Trí tính toán, mặc dù anh đã lợi nhuận. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1008) 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) Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018) Waren das etwa böse Hexen? ☊ Đó có phải là những phù thủy xấu xa? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1019) Sie haben ihre Opfer gejagt und erwürgt. ☊ Chúng săn lùng những con mồi và bóp cổ chết. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1021) Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) Wissenschaftler sprechen von einer ökologischen Katastrophe. ☊ Những nhà khoa học nói về thảm họa sinh thái. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1035) Sie hätten einander fast nicht mehr wiedererkannt. ☊ Họ gần như không nhận ra nhau. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1047) Trang und Tri erinnern sich daran, wie sie sich kennen gelernt haben. ☊ Trang và Trí nhớ lại, họ đã quen nhau như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1056) Ich war mit Freundinnen in einer Bar. ☊ Em cùng những bạn gái trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1057) Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Sie kommen mit ihren adoptierten Söhnen. ☊ Họ đến cùng những đứa con trai nuôi. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1103) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Die Kinder spielen Fangen zwischen den Hochzeitsgästen und bestaunen den Tisch mit den vielen Geschenken. ☊ Trẻ con thì chơi đuổi bắt giữa những khách cưới và ngắm nghía cái bàn với nhiều quà tặng. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1127) Können Sie mir erklären, wie das ablaufen wird? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích cho tôi, quá trình của nó như thế nào không? ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1151) In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154) Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Es ist interessant zu erfahren, dass 80 Prozent aller Journalisten Frauen sind. ☊ Thú vị là 80 phần trăm những nhà báo là nữ. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1185) 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) Es geht um Folgendes: ☊ Việc là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1243) Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1272) Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1298) Wir hoffen, dass wir Ihnen mit diesen Informationen helfen konnten. ☊ Chúng tôi hi vọng những thông tin trên có thể giúp ích cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1357) Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. ☊ Bức thư này chứa đựng những thông tin bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1376) Ich habe unseren Firmen-Newsletter bereits an alle Abonnenten verschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi thư quảng cáo đến những người đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1408) Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490) Ist es immer so windig hier? ☊ Ở đây lúc nào cũng nhiều gió như vậy à? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1508) Wir möchten Ihnen den folgenden Auftrag erteilen: ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đặt hàng như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1570) Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) 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) Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608) Aus welcher Quelle stammen diese Informationen? ☊ Những thông tin trên lấy từ nguồn nào? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1627) Wie ist der Forschungsstand zu diesem Thema? ☊ Đã có những nghiên cứu gì về đề tài này? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1629) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Nach ausgiebigen Nachforschungen zu diesem Thema komme ich zu diesem Ergebnis: ☊ Sau những nghiên cứu chuyên sâu cho đề tài này tôi đi đến kết luận sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1632) Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638) Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649) In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653) In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654) Ich verstehe nicht, was Sie damit meinen. ☊ Tôi chưa hiểu ý của anh / chị như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1666) Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723) Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754) Welche Berufserfahrung haben Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị có những kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1880) Meine jetzige Arbeit macht mir Spaß. Aber da ich schon drei Jahre in dieser Position arbeite, suche ich nun eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi thích công việc hiện nay. Nhưng vì từ ba năm nay tôi làm việc ở vị trí này, vì vậy bây giờ tôi muốn tìm thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1899) Welche Sprachen sprechen Sie? ☊ Anh / Chị nói được những ngôn ngữ gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1907) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Wie planen Sie Ihr Privatleben in den kommenden Jahren? ☊ Anh / Chị lập kế hoạch cho cuộc sống riêng trong những năm tới thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1933) Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940) Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) Mein Vortrag ist folgendermaßen aufgebaut: ☊ Bài thuyết trình của tôi được bố cục như sau: ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2095) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) 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) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) In diesem Punkt sind wir unterschiedlicher Meinung. ☊ Ở điểm này chúng ta có những quan điểm khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2151) Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196) Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204) Sie sind einer meiner besten Mitarbeiter. ☊ Anh / Chị là một trong những nhân viên tốt nhất của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2227) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465) Die Qualität der Produkte entspricht nicht unseren Erwartungen. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không được như chúng tôi mong đợi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2482) Wir sind nicht bereit die defekte Ware zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi không sẵn sàng trả tiền cho những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2491) Wir werden die defekte Ware selbstverständlich ersetzen. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ thay thế những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2514) 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) 6
My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊ 14
These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊ 85
No, but I'm thirsty. ☊ Không, nhưng tôi khát. ☊ 267
I like big cities. ☊ Tôi thích những thành phố lớn. ☊ 280
I sometimes walk to work, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng tôi đi bộ đi làm, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 320
I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà. ☊ 321
She drinks tea, but she doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy uống trà, nhưng cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊ 332
Sometimes he's late, but not often. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng anh ấy có đi muộn, nhưng không thường xuyên. ☊ 335
She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊ 359
I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊ 360
He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊ 361
His friends like the movies, but they usually watch movies at home. ☊ Bạn anh ấy thích xem lm điện ảnh, nhưng họ thường xem ở nhà. ☊ 362
She's married, but she doesn't wear a ring. ☊ Cô ấy đã kết hôn nhưng cô ấy không đeo nhẫn. ☊ 365
He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. ☊ Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 420
But Zhirong has a guitar. ☊ Nhưng Chí Vinh có một cây đàn guitar. ☊ 423
But he's not playing the guitar now. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ anh ấy đang không chơi guitar. ☊ 468
He's a good tennis player, but he doesn't play very often. ☊ Anh ấy là một tay vợt giỏi nhưng anh ấy không chơi thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 474
Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 487
haven't got a car. ☊ Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi. Tôi có một chiếc xe đạp nhưng tôi không có xe hơi. ☊ 490
garage. ☊ Nó là một ngôi nhà đẹp nhưng nó không có garage. Nó không có garage. ☊ 525
She wants to go to the concert, but she doesn't have a ticket. ☊ Cô ấy muốn đi xem hoà nhạc nhưng cô ấy không có vé. ☊ 527
It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊ 545
We were hungry after the trip, but we weren't tired. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy đói sau chuyến đi, nhưng chúng tôi không thấy mệt. ☊ 546
The hotel was comfortable, but it wasn't expensive. ☊ Khách sạn thoải mái nhưng lại không đắt. ☊ 553
Today the weather's nice, but yesterday it was very cold. ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời lạnh. ☊ 555
I feel ne this morning, but I was very tired last night. ☊ Tôi thấy khoẻ lúc sáng nay nhưng đêm qua tôi rất mệt ☊ 564
Richard wasn't. ☊ Anabel và Richard có đến bữa tiệc không? - Anabel thì có ở đó nhưng Richard thì không. ☊ 565
Where are my keys? — I don't know. They were on the table, but they're not there now. ☊ Chìa khoá của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Trước nó ở trên bàn nhưng bây giờ thì không còn ở đó nữa. ☊ 580
(9:30). ☊ Tôi thường dậy sớm. Nhưng sáng nay tôi chín rưỡi mới dậy. ☊ 588
It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊ 617
I played tennis yesterday, but I didn't win. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt hôm qua nhưng tôi đã không thắng. ☊ 619
We went to the movies, but we didn't enjoy the lm. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng chúng tôi không thích bộ lm. ☊ 624
I saw Evita, but I didn't see Fausto. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Evita, nhưng tôi không thấy Fausto. ☊ 625
They worked on Monday, but they didn't on Tuesday. ☊ Họ đã làm việc hôm Thứ hai nhưng không làm hôm Thứ ba. ☊ 626
She had a pen, but she didn't have any paper. ☊ Cô ấy có một cái bút nhưng cô ấy không có tờ giấy nào. ☊ 627
the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊ 663
enjoy it. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi xem lm, nhưng bộ lm không hay lắm. Chúng tôi không thích nó. ☊ 677
Today she's wearing a skirt, but yesterday she was wearing pants. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy mặc váy nhưng hôm qua cô ấy mặc quần. ☊ 737
I'm not sure, but I wasn't driving very fast. ☊ Tôi không chắc, nhưng tôi không đi quá nhanh. ☊ 751
I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊ 752
Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. ☊ Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài. ☊ 754
these days. ☊ Chúng tôi từng thấy họ nhiều lần nhưng hiện tại chúng tôi không thấy họ thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 755
Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. ☊ Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm. ☊ 763
Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊ 764
Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 769
When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊ 771
years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊ 773
EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊ 775
We've been to Canada, but we haven't been to Alaska. ☊ Chúng tôi từng đến Canada rồi, nhưng chúng tôi chưa từng đến Alaska. ☊ 777
I've seen that man before, but I can't remember where. ☊ Tôi từng thấy anh ấy trước đây nhưng tôi không nhớ là ở đâu. ☊ 812
twice. ☊ Tôi chưa từng đến New Zealand bao giờ nhưng chị tôi từng đến đó ba lần. ☊ 876
Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊ 903
I was a very slow typist in college, but I've gotten faster. ☊ Tôi đánh máy rất chậm hồi còn ở đại học, nhưng giờ tôi đã gõ ☊ 934
Dora has bought a new dress, but she hasn't worn it yet. ☊ Dora đã mua một bộ áo váy mới nhưng cô ấy chưa mặc nó. ☊ We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> 974 We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'>
We've lived in Paris for six (6) years. > We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome. We lived in Paris for six (6) years, but now we live in Rome.'> ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở Paris đã được sáu năm rồi. Chúng tôi đã sống ở Paris sáu năm nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Roma. ☊ 993
years. ☊ Tôi hiện sống ở New York, nhưng tôi đã sống ở Mexico nhiều năm. ☊ 994
been there. ☊ Đài Loan trông như thế nào? Nó có đẹp không? - Tôi không biết. Tôi chưa từng đến đó. ☊ 1000
She's a painter. She's won many prizes for her paintings. ☊ Cô ấy làm hoạ sĩ. Cô ấy đã giành được nhiều giải thưởng cho nhưng bức vẽ của mình. ☊ 1003
Brigitte works in a factory, but she's had a lot of di erent jobs. ☊ Brigitte đang làm việc ở một nhà máy, nhưng cô ấy đã từng làm nhiều nghề khác. ☊ 1005
After that, she worked on a farm, but she didn't enjoy it very much. ☊ Sau đó, cô ấy làm việc ở một trang trại, nhưng cô ấy không thích nó lắm. ☊ 1007
I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1017
These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1038
How were these windows broken? ☊ Những tấm cửa sổ này làm sao mà bị vỡ? ☊ 1045
Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. ☊ Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất. ☊ 1054
My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊ 1065
weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊ 1079
The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. ☊ Những cái áo đã được là. ☊ 1083
down. ☊ Những ngôi nhà đang được đập bỏ. ☊ 1090
How old are these houses? Whwere they built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này bao nhiêu tuổi? Chúng dược xây lúc nào? ☊ 1092
I've never sethese owers before. What are they called? ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ thấy những bông hoa này trước đây. Chúng tên là gì? ☊ 1109
I like co ee, but I don't like tea. ☊ Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà. ☊ 1132
Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊ 1134
Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊ 1142
Whwere these houses built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này xây khi nào? ☊ 1157
Giuliana has a car, but she doesn't drive it very often. ☊ Giuliana có xe hơi nhưng cô ấy không lái nó thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1161
I don't know how to say this word. How is it pronounced? ☊ Tôi không biết nói từ này như thế nào. Phát âm nó như thế nào? ☊ 1167
every day. ☊ Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊ 1189
we won the game. ☊ Chúng tôi chơi bóng rổ hôm Chủ nhật. Chúng tôi chơi không tốt lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã thắng cuộc. ☊ 1190
I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊ 1228
There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. ☊ Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự. ☊ 1328
How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊ 1348
I might go to the movies tonight, but I'm not sure. ☊ Có thể tôi tối nay đi xem lm, nhưng tôi không chắc. ☊ 1382
He might go shopping, but he's not sure. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ đi mua sắm nhưng anh ấy cũng không chắc. ☊ 1383
Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊ 1384
Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1386
I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊ 1389
I was tired last night, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tối qua tôi mệt nhưng tôi không ngủ được. ☊ 1390
I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊ 1408
I was tired, but I couldn't sleep. ☊ Tôi mệt nhưng tôi đã không ngủ được. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 1441
get a driver's license. ☊ Ở hầu như mọi nơi ở Mĩ, cậu phải ít nhất mười sáu tuổi mới được có bằng lái xe hơi. ☊ 1443
People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊ 1444
High school students who want to go to college must get good grades. ☊ Những học sinh phổ thông trung học muốn vào đại học phải có điểm số cao. ☊ 1449
Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊ 1451
Bicyclists must follow the same tra c rules as drivers. ☊ Người đạp xe đạp phải tuân thủ luật giao thông như người lái xe ☊ 1453
work. ☊ Tôi thường không làm việc Thứ bảy nhưng Thứ bảy tuần trước tôi phải đi làm. ☊ 1465
I don't think we should go yet. It's too early. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta chưa nên đi vội. Như thế sớm quá. ☊ 1468
I should study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi nên học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1470
I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1477
She shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cô ấy không nên xem nhiều vô tuyến như thế. ☊ 1529
Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1558
but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊ 1562
I like onions, but I don't eat them very often. ☊ Tôi thích hành nhưng tôi không ăn thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1573
I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1618
fun! ☊ Lên đường may mắn. Chúc cậu có những phút giây đẹp. Chúc cậu có chuyến bay tốt đẹp. Chúc vui vẻ! ☊ 1691
I'm hungry, but there isn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1692
I was hungry whI got home, but there wasn't anything to eat. ☊ Tôi đói khi tôi về đến nhà nhưng không có gì để ăn hết. ☊ 1707
I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There was nothing in it. ☊ Tôi đã mở phong bì nhưng nó trống không. Không có gì trong đấy hết. ☊ 1716
There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. ☊ Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự. ☊ 1743
It's oftcold here, but there isn't much rain. ☊ Ở đây thường lạnh nhưng không có nhiều mưa. ☊ 1749
I like traveling. It's interesting to visit di erent places. ☊ Tôi thích đi xa. Tham quan những nơi khác nhau rất thú vị. ☊ 1751
She isn't tired, but he is. ☊ Cô ấy không mệt nhưng anh ấy thì có. ☊ 1752
She likes tea, but he doesn't. ☊ Cô ấy thích trà nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊ 1753
I haven't sethe movie, but my sister has. ☊ Tôi chưa xem bộ lm này nhưng chị tôi thì rồi. ☊ 1755
Are you tired? — I was, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊ 1757
won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊ 1758
My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. ☊ Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊ 1763
I don't like hot weather, but Lila does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Lila thì có. ☊ 1764
Martin works hard, but I don't. ☊ Martin làm việc chăm chỉ nhưng tôi thì không. ☊ 1766
Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. ☊ Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không. ☊ 1768
Fatima wasn't hungry, but we were. ☊ Fatima không đói nhưng chúng tôi thì có. ☊ 1769
I'm not married, but my brother is. ☊ Tôi chưa kết hôn nhưng anh tôi thì rồi. ☊ 1770
Fahim can't help you, but I can. ☊ Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được. ☊ 1771
I haven't read the book, but Paul has. ☊ Tôi chưa đọc quyển sách nhưng Paul đọc rồi. ☊ 1772
Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. ☊ Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có. ☊ 1773
You weren't late, but I was. ☊ Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1775
Anabel's working today, but I'm not. ☊ Anabel làm việc hôm nay nhưng tôi thì không. ☊ 1776
I was working, but my friends weren't. ☊ Tôi làm việc nhưng các bạn tôi thì không. ☊ 1777
Richard has beto China, but I haven't. ☊ Richard từng đến Trung Quốc nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊ 1778
I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia thì chưa. ☊ 1779
I've sethe movie, but Enzo hasn't. ☊ Tôi đã xem bộ lm nhưng Enzo thì chưa. ☊ 1780
I don't like hot weather, but Cecilia does. ☊ Tôi không thích trời nóng nhưng Cecilia thì thích. ☊ 1781
Steve likes hot weather, but I don't. ☊ Steve thích trời nóng nhưng tôi thì không. ☊ 1782
My mother wears glasses, but my father doesn't. ☊ Mẹ tôi đeo kính nhưng bố tôi thì không. ☊ 1783
You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊ 1784
I didn't enjoy the party, but my friends did. ☊ Tôi không thích bữa tiệc nhưng các bạn tôi thì thích. ☊ 1785
I don't watch TV much, but Erhard does. ☊ Tôi không xem nhiều vô tuyến nhưng Erhard thì có. ☊ 1786
Hannah lives in Switzerland, but her parents don't. ☊ Hannah sống ở Thuỵ Sĩ nhưng bố mẹ cô ấy thì không. ☊ 1788
I didn't go out last night, but my friends did. ☊ Tối qua tôi không ra ngoài nhưng bạn tôi thì có. ☊ 1789
I like sports, but my sister doesn't. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao nhưng em gái tôi không thích. ☊ 1790
I don't eat meat, but Tom does. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có. ☊ 1791
I'm Japanese, but my husband isn't. ☊ Tôi là người Nhật nhưng chồng tôi không phải. ☊ 1792
I haven't beto Mexico, but Zoe has. ☊ Tôi chưa từng đến Mexico nhưng Joe đã đến rồi. ☊ 1793
Are you tired? — I was earlier, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊ 1794
Fabian's happy today, but he wasn't yesterday. ☊ Hôm nay Fabian vui nhưng hôm qua anh ấy không vui. ☊ 1795
The stores aren't opyet, but the museum is. ☊ Cửa hàng chưa mở cửa nhưng bảo tàng mở rồi. ☊ 1796
I don't have a telescope, but I know somebody who does. ☊ Tôi không có kính viễn vọng nhưng tôi biết một người có nó. ☊ 1797
I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊ 1798
I don't usually drive to work, but I did yesterday. ☊ Tôi không lái xe di làm thường xuyên nhưng hôm qua tôi đã lái. ☊ 1799
Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊ 1800
Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊ 1801
I've beinvited to Gerhard's wedding, but Evita hasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được mời đến đám cưới của Gerhard nhưng Evita thì chưa. ☊ 1821
I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊ 1854
These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊ 1855
Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊ 1857
You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt ☊ 1862
good. ☊ Cậu biết chơi dương cầm phải không? - Đúng, nhưng tôi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1867
You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. ☊ Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không. ☊ 1873
it. ☊ Emil bị cho là đã đánh một cảnh sát nhưng tôi không tin. ☊ 1875
The plan is supposed to be a secret, but everybody seems to know about it. ☊ Kế hoạch đáng ra phải được giữ kín nhưng dường như mọi người đều biết rồi. ☊ 1877
Svetlana was supposed to call me last night, but she didn't. ☊ Svetlana lẽ ra tối qua phải gọi cho tôi nhưng cô ấy không gọi. ☊ 1880
Our guests were supposed to arrive at sevthirty (7:30), but they were late. ☊ Khách của chúng tôi lẽ ra phải đến lúc bảy rưỡi nhưng họ đã đến muộn. ☊ 1881
Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊ 1895
she wouldn't be here? ☊ Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không? ☊ 1896
I'm going out tonight. — You are? But you said you were staying home. ☊ Tối nay tôi sẽ ra ngoài. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cậu sẽ ở nhà cơ mà. ☊ 1897
I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. ☊ Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà. ☊ 1905
Michiko asked me not to tell anybody what had happened. ☊ Michiko bảo tôi đừng kể với ai những việc đã xảy ra. ☊ 1913
What was the weather like yesterday? ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua như thế nào? ☊ 1922
Who are those people? — I don't know who those people are. ☊ Những người kia là ai? > Tôi không biết những người kia là ai. ☊ 1952
The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊ 1961
Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. ☊ Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu. ☊ 1969
I now regret saying what I said. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận về những gì tôi đã nói. ☊ 1981
Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊ 1983
I like Victoria, but I think she tends to talk too much. ☊ Tôi thích Victoria nhưng cô ấy hay nói quá nhiều. ☊ 1984
street. ☊ Nikolai giả vờ như không trông thấy tôi khi anh ấy đi ngang qua tôi trên đường. ☊ 1985
I pretended to be reading the newspaper. ☊ Tôi giả vời như đang đọc báo. ☊ 2010
happened. ☊ Tôi bắt anh ấy hứa là anh ấy sẽ không nói với ai những gì đã xảy ra. ☊ 2018
remembered to lock the door, but I forgot to shut the windows. ☊ Tôi biết là tôi đã khoá cửa. Tôi nhớ rõ ràng là đã khoá nó. > Tôi có nhớ khoá cửa nhưng tôi đã quên đóng cửa sổ. ☊ 2019
EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊ 2021
I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊ 2026
We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊ 2032
I tried to keep my eyes open, but I couldn't. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng mở mắt nhưng tôi không làm được. ☊ 2034
but they were all full. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ. ☊ 2035
The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊ 2042
I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊ 2043
She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng nghiêm túc nhưng cô ấy không nhịn được cười. ☊ 2052
It's not my favorite job, but I like cleaning the kitchen as often as possible. ☊ Đấy không phải công việc tôi thích nhưng tôi thích dọn bếp thường xuyên nhất có thể. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2060
I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊ 2068
I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊ 2088
She's used to it. She's used to living alone. ☊ Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình. ☊ 2090
Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊ 2091
Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 2095
my bike. ☊ Tôi từng ngày nào cũng lái xe đi làm nhưng ngày nay tôi thường đi xe đạp. ☊ 2096
We used to live in a small town, but now we live in Los Angeles. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống ở một thị trấn nhỏ nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Los Angeles. ☊ 2098
You should apologize for what you said. ☊ Cậu nên xin lỗi vì những gì cậu đã nói. ☊ 2121
What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing? ☊ Bộ lm như thế nào? Nó có đáng xem không? ☊ 2122
stealing. ☊ Bọn trộm đã đột nhập vào nhà nhưng không có gì đáng trộm hết. ☊ 2176
I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. ☊ Tôi đã cố bán cái xe hơi nhưng không ai thích mua nó. ☊ 2181
I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊ 2195
The missing children were last seen playing near the river. ☊ Những đứa trẻ bị mất tích được nhìn thấy lần cuối cùng khi đang ☊ 2220
I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 2260
country will be dry. ☊ Mau sẽ có mưa một số nơi nhưng phần lớn cả nước sẽ khô ráo. ☊ 2284
Do you know the people who live next door? ☊ Cậu có biết những người sống ở nhà kế bên không? ☊ 2288
long. ☊ Paolo và Giuliana đã cưới nhau nhưng hôn nhân không kéo dài lâu lắm. ☊ 2295
the unemployed. ☊ Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 2322
Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊ 2323
Do the police know how the accident happened? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết vụ tai nạn đã diễn ra như thế nào không? ☊ 2354
The movie itself wasn't very good, but I loved the music. ☊ Bản thân bộ lm thì không hay lắm nhưng tôi thích phần nhạc. ☊ 2357
I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. ☊ Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được. ☊ 2375
Student drivers are not allowed to drive by themselves. ☊ Những người lái xe cho học sinh không được phép tự lái xe cho mình. ☊ 2388
I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2392
Hardly anybody passed the examination. ☊ Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi. ☊ 2395
I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra. ☊ 2407
No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊ 2408
The accident looked serious, but fortunately nobody was injured. ☊ Vụ tai nạn trông có vẻ nghiêm trọng nhưng may mắn là không ai bị thương. ☊ 2421
I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊ 2422
Some people learn languages more easily than others. ☊ Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác. ☊ 2425
I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊ 2427
We're able to solve most of the problems we have. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi. ☊ 2433
I watched most of the movie, but not all of it. ☊ Tôi xem hầu hết bộ lm nhưng không phải toàn bộ. ☊ 2434
to help me. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được. ☊ 2439
knew. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi hai người về đường đến gare nhưng cả hai đều không biết. ☊ 2444
She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊ I'll do everything I can to help.'> 2448 I'll do everything I can to help.'>
I'll do all I can to help. > I'll do everything I can to help. I'll do everything I can to help.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ làm tất cả những gì có thể giúp được. > Tôi sẽ làm mọi thứ có thể giúp được. ☊ 2451
All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2474
I don't like stories that have unhappy endings. ☊ Tôi không thích những chuyện kết thúc không có hậu. ☊ 2483
It seems that Earth is the only planet that can support life. ☊ Có vẻ như Trái Đất là hành tinh duy nhất có thể nuôi sự sống. ☊ 2496
Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊ 2502
I like the people I work with. ☊ Tôi thích những người tôi làm cùng. ☊ 2516
The people I work with are very nice. ☊ Những người tôi làm cùng rất tốt. ☊ 2559
talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊ 2569
very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊ 2576
Elisa has a lot of responsibility in her job, but she isn't very well paid. ☊ Elisa có nhiều trách nhiệm trong công việc nhưng cô ấy không được trả lương tốt. ☊ 2577
You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊ 2578
You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊ 2579
Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊ 2580
It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. ☊ Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi. ☊ 2581
anywhere to go for fun. ☊ Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi. ☊ 2583
They are so nice. > They are such nice people. ☊ Họ khá là tốt. > Họ những người khá là tốt. ☊ 2593
These apples aren't ripe enough to eat. ☊ Những quả táo này chưa đủ chín để ăn. ☊ 2607
We expected their house to be very big, but it's no bigger than ours. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ nhà của họ rất to nhưng nó không to hơn nhà chúng tôi. ☊ 2613
mall was less crowded than usual. ☊ Cửa hàng không đông như mọi khi. > Cửa hàng đông không bằng mọi khi. ☊ 2623
Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊ 2629
Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊ 2630
The tra c isn't usually as bad as it was this morning. ☊ Giao thông thường không tệ như sáng nay. ☊ 2631
I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊ 2633
He always says he won't be late, but he always is. ☊ Anh ấy luôn nói là anh ấy sẽ không đến muộn nhưng anh ấy luôn muộn. ☊ 2634
Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. ☊ Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây. ☊ We're no longer friends.'> 2635 We're no longer friends.'>
We used to be good friends, but we aren't anymore. > We're no longer friends. We're no longer friends.'> ☊ Chúng tôi từng là bạn tốt nhưng giờ không còn nữa. > Chúng tôi không còn là bạn nữa. ☊ 2641
I've just had lunch, and I'm already hungry. ☊ Tôi vừa mới ăn trưa nhưng tôi đã đói rồi. ☊ 2647
I got up very early, but my teacher got up even earlier. ☊ Tôi dậy rất nhưng giáo viên của tôi dậy còn sớm hơn. ☊ 2648
thought. ☊ Tôi biết tôi không có nhiều tiền nhưng tôi thậm chí có ít hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ 2650
tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊ In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'>
Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊ 2677
Some sports, like motorcycle racing, can be dangerous. ☊ Một số môn thể thao như đua xe máy có thể nguy hiểm. ☊ 2678
done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊ You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'>
As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi. ☊ 2681
Euna has to make important decisions, just like the manager. ☊ Ân Nhã phải đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng giống như một giám đốc. ☊ That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'>
That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊ It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> 2683 It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'>
Iris is very late, isn't she? It looks like she isn't coming. > It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming. It looks as if she isn't coming. > It looks as though she isn't coming.'> ☊ Iris đến rất muộn phải không? Trông giống như là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. > Trông như kiểu là cô ấy sẽ không đến. ☊ 2684
We took an umbrella because it looked like it was going to rain. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mang ô vì trời trông như sắp mưa. ☊ 2685
having a party. ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc. ☊ 2686
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊ 2687
When I told them my plan, they looked at me as though I was crazy. ☊ Khi tôi nói với họ kế hoạch của tôi, họ nhìn tôi cứ như là tôi bị điên. ☊ 2688
She's always asking me to do things for her, as if I didn't have enough to do already. ☊ Cô ấy luôn bảo tôi làm đủ thứ hộ cô ấy cứ như là tôi chưa đủ việc để làm. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2717
good friends. ☊ Lúc đầu chúng tôi không chơi với nhau tốt lắm nhưng cuối cùng chúng tôi đã trở thành bạn tốt. ☊ 2740
Four of us got INTO a car and the others got ONTO a bus. ☊ Bốn người chúng tôi chui vào một chiếc xe con và nhưng người khác leo lên một chiếc xe bus. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2765
It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊ 2770
Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊ 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. ☊ 2776
The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. ☊ Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ. ☊ 2790
There are minor di erences between many European languages. ☊ Có những khác biệt nhỏ giữa các ngôn ngữ châu Âu. ☊ 2792
Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊ 2794
Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊ 2822
The paper I wrote for class was full of obvious mistakes. ☊ Tờ giấy tôi viết cho lớp đầy những lỗi thấy rõ. ☊ 2828
The lm was completely di erent from what I'd been expecting. ☊ Bộ lm hoàn toàn khác với những gì tôi đã tưởng. ☊ 2835
Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊ 2840
But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊ 2841
And then onlookers started shouting to each other. ☊ Và rồi những người xem bắt đầu la hét. ☊ 2843
they hit the ground, they fell down a drain. ☊ Tôi đã bảo cô ấy ném cho tôi chùm chìa khoá qua cửa sổ nhưng khi nó rơi xuống đất thì nó đã lọt xuống cống. ☊ 2845
We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊ 2854
What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? ☊ Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào? ☊ 2867
him. ☊ Bố mẹ anh ấy không đồng ý với những gì anh ấy làm nhưng họ không thể ngăn anh ta được. ☊ 2879
it doesn't bring the victims back. ☊ Dù một kẻ giết người có xin lỗi vì những gì hắn làm bao nhiêu đi chăng nữa, nó cũng không thể đưa nạn nhân trở về. ☊ 2887
My mother su ers from bad headaches. ☊ Mẹ tôi phải chịu những cơn đau đầu. ☊ 2888
ultraviolet (UV) rays. ☊ Kem chống nắng bảo vệ da khỏi những tác động có hại của tia cực tím từ mặt trời. ☊ 2896
It's terrible that some people are dying of hunger while others eat too much. ☊ Thật kinh khủng khi một số người đang chết vì đói trong khi những người khác ăn quá nhiều. ☊ 2902
I believe in saying what I think. ☊ Tôi chắc chắn khi nói ra những gì tôi nghĩ. ☊ 2916
I wanted to stay home, but my friends insisted on my coming. ☊ Tôi muốn ở nhà nhưng bạn tôi đã nài nỉ tôi đến. ☊ 2921
Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊ 2926
It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊ 2928
Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊ 2934
wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊ 2939
an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊ 2944
He always buys expensive things to show o . ☊ Anh ấy luôn mua những thứ đắt tiền về để khoe. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2958
The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊ 2961
We just won a new contract, but completing it will take up the next three (3) months. ☊ Chúng tôi vừa thắng một hợp đồng mới. Nhưng việc hoàn thành nó sẽ choán hết ba tháng tới. ☊ 2970
ideas. ☊ Simon cực kì sáng tạo và luôn nảy ra những ý tưởng tuyệt vời. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ 2983
People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊ 2986
I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊ 2997
My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ 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 sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ 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 ☊
He accepted all the changes we proposed. ☊ accept ☊
The food was acceptable, but no more. ☊ acceptable ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
They were proud of their children's achievements. ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
act like sb/sth: Stop acting like spoilt children! ☊ act ☊
act as if/though...: She was acting as if she'd seen a ghost. ☊ act ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
What were his actual words? ☊ actual ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
The numbers add up to exactly 100. ☊ add up to sth ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
The room was small but adequate. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. ☊ adult ☊
preparing young people for adult life ☊ adult ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
enemy advances ☊ advance ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
How will these changes affect us? ☊ affect ☊
Are you afraid of spiders? ☊ afraid ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'll never forgive him after what he said. ☊ after ☊
Afterwards she was sorry for what she'd said. ☊ afterwards ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
Young people of all ages go there to meet. ☊ age ☊
They left at ten, as agreed. ☊ agree ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
By the time the alarm was raised the intruders had escaped. ☊ alarm ☊
The captain knew there was an engine fault but didn't want to alarm the passengers. ☊ alarm ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
All the people you invited are coming. ☊ all ☊
All five men are hard workers. ☊ all ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
It was all that I had. ☊ all ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Your work is all right but I'm sure you could do better. ☊ all right ☊
I like almost all of them. ☊ almost ☊
It's a mistake they almost always make. ☊ almost ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Dinner's almost ready. ☊ almost ☊
He slipped and almost fell. ☊ almost ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
They'll eat almost anything. ☊ almost ☊
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. ☊ almost ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I've told you before—leave my things alone! ☊ leave/let sth alone ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
We got there early but Mike had already left. ☊ already ☊
He had altered so much I scarcely recognized him. ☊ alter ☊
Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm. ☊ although ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
As always, Polly was late for school. ☊ as always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed how...: She was amazed how little he had changed. ☊ amazed ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
A British woman was among the survivors. ☊ among ☊
He was among the last to leave. ☊ among ☊
This attitude is common among the under-25s. ☊ among ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
She writes very amusing letters. ☊ amusing ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
What's 47 and 16? ☊ and ☊
He tried and tried but without success. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
The winners will be announced in reverse order. ☊ announce ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
I rang the bell, but there was no answer. ☊ answer ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
I've got hardly any money. ☊ any ☊
Hardly anyone came. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
She keeps herself apart from other people. ☊ apart ☊
You've got to help. Apart from anything else you're my brother. ☊ apart from ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't. ☊ apparently ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
They appeared not to know what was happening. ☊ appear ☊
There appears to have been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
it appears (that)...: It appears that there has been a mistake. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. ☊ appearance ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
To all appearances (= as far as people could tell) he was dead. ☊ appearance ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ appreciate ☊
profits approaching 30 million dollars ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. ☊ approve ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
I knocked but there was no one around. ☊ around ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange how, where, etc...: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange with sb (about sth): I've arranged with the neighbours about feeding the cat while we are away. ☊ arrange ☊
There are special arrangements for people working overseas. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrest sb for sth: She was arrested for drug-related offences. ☊ arrest ☊
The road continues as straight as an arrow. ☊ arrow ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
They were all dressed as clowns. ☊ as ☊
The bomb was disguised as a package. ☊ as ☊
She works as a courier. ☊ as ☊
Treat me as a friend. ☊ as ☊
I respect him as a doctor. ☊ as ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
You're as tall as your father. ☊ as ☊
He was as white as a sheet. ☊ as ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
I haven't known him as long as you (= as you have known him). ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as me. ☊ as ☊
He doesn't earn as much as I do. ☊ as ☊
It's not as hard as I thought. ☊ as ☊
As always, he said little. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
They did as I had asked. ☊ as ☊
Leave the papers as they are. ☊ as ☊
She lost it, just as I said she would. ☊ as ☊
He behaved as if nothing had happened. ☊ as if/as though ☊
It sounds as though you had a good time. ☊ as if/as though ☊
It's my birthday. As if you didn't know! ☊ as if/as though ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed of yourself: You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
You act as if you're ashamed to be seen with me. ☊ ashamed ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
She works as a care assistant in an old people's home. ☊ assistant ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
the risks associated with taking drugs ☊ associated ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
Films with big stars always attract great attention. ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
Don't pay any attention to what they say (= don't think that it is important). ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
I left early to avoid the rush hour. ☊ avoid ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
Everybody should be made aware of the risks involved. ☊ aware ☊
They suddenly became aware of people looking at them. ☊ aware ☊
the awful horrors of war ☊ awful ☊
Don't ask awkward questions. ☊ awkward ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. ☊ awkward ☊
The rebels backed up their demands with threats. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
Those shoes are bad for her feet. ☊ bad ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys. ☊ bad ☊
My headache is getting worse. ☊ bad ☊
This isn't as bad as I thought. ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
The kids took the dog's death very badly (= they were very unhappy). ☊ badly ☊
a plastic/polythene/paper bag ☊ bag ☊
baggage handlers (= people employed to load and unload baggage at airports) ☊ baggage ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ☊ ban ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
The theory seems to have no basis in fact. ☊ basis ☊
Where's the bathroom? (= for example in a restaurant) ☊ bathroom ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
A thousand dollars is nothing to somebody as rich as he is. ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
She bore the responsibility for most of the changes. ☊ bear ☊
You shouldn't have to bear the blame for other people's mistakes. ☊ bear ☊
How can you bear to eat that stuff? ☊ bear ☊
Hailstones beat against the window. ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
roast/minced beef ☊ beef ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
begin sth as sth: He began his political career as a student (= when he was a student). ☊ begin ☊
What began as a minor scuffle turned into a full-scale riot. ☊ begin ☊
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. ☊ to begin with ☊
He behaved like a true gentleman. ☊ behave ☊
He behaved as if/though nothing had happened. ☊ behave ☊
The others are a long way behind. ☊ behind ☊
I had fallen so far behind that it seemed pointless trying to catch up. ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
With the benefit of hindsight (= knowing what we have learnt since), we would do things differently. ☊ benefit ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
Those were the best years of my life. ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
They only buy the best. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
She always brings out the best in people. ☊ best ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
The house was near a park but there was a road in between. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
I know what I'll be doing for the next three weeks but I haven't thought beyond that. ☊ beyond ☊
Our success was far beyond what we thought possible. ☊ beyond ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
bid (against sb): We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us. ☊ bid ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
The news came as a big blow. ☊ big ☊
How far is human nature determined by biology? ☊ biology ☊
Anne was French by birth but lived most of her life in Italy. ☊ birth ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
These trousers are a bit tight. ☊ bit ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
black storm clouds ☊ black ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
blank whitewashed walls ☊ blank ☊
Losing his job came as a terrible blow to him. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. ☊ board ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
He has a large body, but thin legs. ☊ body ☊
Terrorists bombed several army barracks. ☊ bomb ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. ☊ bother ☊
I'm not bothered about what he thinks. ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. ☊ bottom ☊
There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced. ☊ bound ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
Greyhounds were originally bred as hunting dogs. ☊ breed ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
Briefly, the argument is as follows... ☊ briefly ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
bring to do sth: They were brought up to (= taught as children to) respect authority. ☊ bring sb up ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
He was like a brother to me (= very close). ☊ brother ☊
After the summer in Spain, the children were brown as berries. ☊ brown ☊
Robins build nests almost anywhere. ☊ build ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
There were bullet holes in the door. ☊ bullet ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
Fires were burning all over the city. ☊ burn ☊
The words burst from her in an angry rush. ☊ burst ☊
She has set up in business as a hairdresser. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
I got it wrong. It wasn't the red one but the blue one. ☊ but ☊
His mother won't be there, but his father might. ☊ but ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
I'd asked everybody but only two people came. ☊ but ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
But that's not possible! ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
I've forgotten what the firm he works for is called. ☊ called ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
I thought it was going to be difficult to get funding for the project, but in the end it was like taking candy from a baby. ☊ be like taking candy from a baby ☊
He threatened to fire me, as if I cared! ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
care that...: She doesn't seem to care that he's been married four times before. ☊ care ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
The thieves stole £500 in cash. ☊ cash ☊
the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) ☊ cast ☊
Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said. ☊ catch ☊
After missing a term through illness he had to work hard to catch up with the others. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
I think there's a bus at 8 but you'd better call to make certain. ☊ make certain (that...) ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
She was certainly attractive but you couldn't call her beautiful. ☊ certainly ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
I'm looking forward to the challenge of my new job. ☊ challenge ☊
The car might break down but that's a chance we'll have to take. ☊ chance ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have any small change (= coins of low value) to leave as a tip. ☊ change ☊
important changes to the tax system ☊ change ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb: Several people were arrested but nobody was charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? ☊ charge ☊
The kids chased each other around the kitchen table. ☊ chase ☊
chase after sb/sth: He chased after the burglar but couldn't catch him. ☊ chase ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
They cheated him out of his share of the profits. ☊ cheat sb (out) of sth ☊
Check over your work for mistakes. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. ☊ choose ☊
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. ☊ chop ☊
How often do you go to church? ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
She's Italian by birth but is now an Australian citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians ☊ claim ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
You'll do as you're told, is that clear? ☊ clear ☊
This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: It is not clear what they want us to do. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
She's clever at getting what she wants. ☊ clever ☊
That (= what you just did) wasn't very clever, was it? (= it wasn't sensible) ☊ clever ☊
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. ☊ click ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
He coasted through his final exams. ☊ coast ☊
She doesn't seem to feel the cold. ☊ cold ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
I never expected those few items to come to so much. ☊ come to sth ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
They come from comfortable middle-class families. ☊ comfortable ☊
These new shoes are not very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
She made helpful comments on my work. ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
The local community was shocked by the murders. ☊ community ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
Company profits were 5% lower than last year. ☊ company ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). ☊ compare ☊
This school compares with the best in the country (= it is as good as them). ☊ compare ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other. ☊ conflict ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
These results conflict with earlier findings. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
He drove too fast with tragic consequences. ☊ consequence ☊
Have you considered the possible consequences? ☊ consequence ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. ☊ considerably ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. ☊ constantly ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
Your tone of voice is as important as the content of what you have to say. ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
The thieves replaced the original painting with a copy. ☊ copy ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
I couldn't hear what they were saying. ☊ could ☊
She didn't know what life in a foreign country would be like. ☊ country ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ☊ of course ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
The show barely covered its costs. ☊ cover ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
a plastic waterproof cover for the stroller ☊ cover ☊
He pulled the plastic covering off the dead body. ☊ covering ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
He drove like an idiot, passing in the craziest places. ☊ crazy ☊
I know it sounds crazy but it just might work. ☊ crazy ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
All you ever do is criticize! ☊ criticize ☊
Those who could not write signed with a cross. ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
Crowds of people poured into the street. ☊ crowd ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. ☊ crucial ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
There is no known cure but the illness can be treated. ☊ cure ☊
They were very curious about the people who lived upstairs. ☊ curious ☊
I was curious to find out what she had said. ☊ curious ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. ☊ curious ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). ☊ curtain ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Let's take a look at the damage. ☊ damage ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
Those marks above the window look like damp to me. ☊ damp ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
She said it as loudly as she dared. ☊ dare ☊
The dark clouds in the sky meant that a storm was coming. ☊ dark ☊
What time does it get dark in summer? ☊ dark ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
the early days of computers ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
in the old days (= in the past) ☊ day ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
Have you dealt with these letters yet? ☊ deal with sth ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
We were poor but we never got into debt. ☊ debt ☊
decide what, whether, etc...: I can't decide what to wear. ☊ decide ☊
decide sth: We might be hiring more people but nothing has been decided yet. ☊ decide ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
The cake was decorated to look like a car. ☊ decorate ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
soldiers who died in defence of their country ☊ defence ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
define what, how, etc...: It is difficult to define what makes him so popular. ☊ define ☊
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite. ☊ definite ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
Some old people want help; others most definitely do not. ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. ☊ delight ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
delighted with sth: I was delighted with my presents. ☊ delighted ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
the demands of children/work ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
to meet the demand for a product ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
Demand is exceeding supply. ☊ demand ☊
Good secretaries are always in demand. ☊ in demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. ☊ depressing ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. ☊ describe ☊
describe (sb/sth) doing sth: Several people described seeing strange lights in the sky. ☊ describe ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
The owl seems to have deserted its nest. ☊ desert ☊
Large numbers of soldiers deserted as defeat became inevitable. ☊ desert ☊
She deserves a medal for teaching those 5-year-olds all day! ☊ sb deserves a medal ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
design sth to do sth: The programme is designed to help people who have been out of work for a long time. ☊ design ☊
He used to be a pilot but now he has a desk job. ☊ desk ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
the latest developments in the war ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
The lights shone like diamonds. ☊ diamond ☊
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). ☊ die ☊
The words died on my lips (= I stopped speaking). ☊ die ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
What a difference! You look great with your hair like that. ☊ difference ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
the difficulties of English syntax ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They discussed the difficulty of studying abroad. ☊ difficulty ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. ☊ direct ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
I always get given the dirty jobs (= jobs that make you become dirty). ☊ dirty ☊
disadvantage (to sth): There are disadvantages to the plan. ☊ disadvantage ☊
What's the main disadvantage? ☊ disadvantage ☊
The advantages of the scheme far outweighed the disadvantages. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
I hate to disappoint you, but I'm just not interested. ☊ disappoint ☊
The movie had disappointed her (= it wasn't as good as she had expected). ☊ disappoint ☊
He's suffered a whole string of disappointments this week. ☊ disappointment ☊
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 ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
the discovery of new talent in the art world ☊ discovery ☊
He saw life as a voyage of discovery. ☊ discovery ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
She displayed her bruises for all to see. ☊ display ☊
These statistics display a definite trend. ☊ display ☊
I'm sorry to disturb you, but can I talk to you for a moment? ☊ disturb ☊
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. ☊ disturb ☊
She did a year at college, but then dropped out. ☊ do ☊
What's Tom doing these days? ☊ do ☊
She did well out of (= made a big profit from) the deal. ☊ do ☊
We will do what we can to help. ☊ do ☊
What can I do for you (= how can I help)? ☊ do ☊
What have you been doing with yourselves (= how have you been passing the time)? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
Doctor Franks (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
There are dots above the letters i and j. ☊ dot ☊
The helicopters appeared as two black dots on the horizon. ☊ dot ☊
He earns double what she does. ☊ double ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
I've had my doubts about his work since he joined the firm. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
The mountains rose dramatically behind them. ☊ dramatically ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
'Goodnight. Sweet dreams.' ☊ dream ☊
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. ☊ dream ☊
He wanted to be rich but it was an impossible dream. ☊ dream ☊
I've finally found the man of my dreams. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
dress sb (for/in/as sth): He was dressed as a woman (= he was wearing women's clothes). ☊ dress ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
The boys were all dressed up as pirates. ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
drive sb to sth: Those kids are driving me to despair. ☊ drive ☊
The robbers drove off in a stolen vehicle. ☊ drive off ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits ☊ drop ☊
a hard (= very harmful) drug such as heroin ☊ drug ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. ☊ dry up ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
during the 1990s ☊ during ☊
my earliest memories ☊ early ☊
the early 1990s ☊ early ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
The best rooms go to those who book earliest. ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
I was born in the East, but now live in San Francisco. ☊ east ☊
It can't be easy for her, on her own with the children. ☊ easy ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
It's a false economy to buy cheap clothes (= it seems cheaper but it is not really since they do not last very long). ☊ economy ☊
the educated elite ☊ educated ☊
Her criticisms had the effect of discouraging him completely. ☊ effect ☊
Despite her ordeal, she seems to have suffered no ill effects. ☊ effect ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. ☊ elsewhere ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well). ☊ employer ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
empty words ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
Her words were a great encouragement to them. ☊ encouragement ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
The coup brought his corrupt regime to an end. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
+ adj.: If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. ☊ end up ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
Birds are the natural enemies of many insect pests (= they kill them). ☊ enemy ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
Children seem to have lost their enjoyment in reading. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The problems facing the President are enormous. ☊ enormous ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
I hope my job's safe. Life is hard enough as it is. ☊ enough ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
The audience was almost entirely female. ☊ entirely ☊
entry (into sth): How did the thieves gain entry into the building? ☊ entry ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
This achievement is unlikely ever to be equalled. ☊ equal ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
By then she was established as a star. ☊ establish ☊
He has just set up his own business but it will take him a while to get established. ☊ establish ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
the long winter evenings ☊ evening ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
She hardly ever (= almost never) goes out. ☊ ever ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
I read every last article in the newspaper (= all of them). ☊ every ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
the evil effects of racism ☊ evil ☊
What were his exact words? ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
Do exactly as I tell you. ☊ exactly ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
His words had exactly the opposite effect. ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
exaggerate sth: He tends to exaggerate the difficulties. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
Can you give me an example of what you mean? ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
example (of sth): She is a shining example of what people with disabilities can achieve. ☊ example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
an exchange of fire (= between enemy soldiers) ☊ exchange ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
We led a poor but happy enough existence as children. ☊ existence ☊
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (of sb): Are you clear what is expected of you? ☊ expect ☊
'Will you be late?' 'I expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
He seems to have had some sort of religious experience. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
She was exposed as a liar and a fraud. ☊ expose ☊
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. ☊ express ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
To some extent what she argues is true. ☊ to... extent ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
Metallic paint is an optional extra (= a thing you can choose to have or not, but must pay more for if you have it). ☊ extra ☊
The rate for a room is £30, but breakfast is extra. ☊ extra ☊
people living in extreme poverty ☊ extreme ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
There were tears in his eyes. ☊ eye ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
The birds build their nests in the rock face. ☊ face ☊
I'm fed up of seeing the same old faces every time we go out! ☊ face ☊
She was at an early age brought face to face with the horrors of war. ☊ face to face with sth ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
economic factors ☊ factor ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
All my efforts ended in failure. ☊ failure ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
The walkers were faint from hunger. ☊ faint ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends. ☊ fairly ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
Their profits have fallen by 30 per cent. ☊ fall ☊
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. ☊ fall ☊
a steep fall in profits ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' ☊ famous last words ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
We didn't go as far as the others. ☊ far ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
The last of these reasons is by far the most important. ☊ by far ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
How fast were you going? ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
You've been like a father to me. ☊ father ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. ☊ favour ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. ☊ favourite ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
Which features do you look for when choosing a car? ☊ feature ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain). ☊ feel ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
I feel like a drink. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. ☊ fetch ☊
There seem to be fewer tourists around this year. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
The fire crews had problems fighting the blaze. ☊ fight ☊
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. ☊ fight ☊
soldiers trained to fight ☊ fight ☊
a world title fight (= fighting as a sport, especially boxing ) ☊ fight ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted. ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: I can't figure out how to do this. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
She reached the final of the 100m hurdles. ☊ final ☊
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. ☊ financial ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. ☊ finger ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
fire on sb/sth: Soldiers fired on the crowd. ☊ fire ☊
These peaches are still firm. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive. ☊ first ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit. ☊ fit ☊
I'd like to have a desk in the room but it won't fit. ☊ fit ☊
He's never done this type of work before; I'm not sure how he'll fit in with the other people. ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
My parents had fixed ideas about what I should become. ☊ fixed ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
The boats were floating gently down the river. ☊ float ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
flood sb with sth: The words flooded him with self-pity. ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
Flies rose in thick black swarms. ☊ fly ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
The opening hours are as follows ... ☊ follow ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
I'm all for people having fun. ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
For her to have survived such an ordeal was remarkable. ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
The rioters were taken away by force. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
forget (about sb/sth): Try to forget about what happened. ☊ forget ☊
forgive sb/yourself (for sth/for doing sth): I'll never forgive her for what she did. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. ☊ form ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want). ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (to do sth): complete freedom to do as you wish ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
These meals are ideal for home freezing. ☊ freeze ☊
Some fruits freeze better than others. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
fresh tracks in the snow ☊ fresh ☊
He's one of my best friends. ☊ friend ☊
They had a quarrel, but they're friends again now. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
Things have gone from bad to worse. ☊ from ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. ☊ full ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. ☊ full ☊
We are fully aware of the dangers. ☊ fully ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
It's cruel to make fun of people who stammer. ☊ make fun of sb/sth ☊
There are lots of fun things for young people to do here. ☊ fun ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The sofa also functions as a bed. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
It's funny how things never happen the way you expect them to. ☊ funny ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
What will the cities of the future look like? ☊ future ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
She knew she was taking a gamble but decided it was worth it. ☊ gamble ☊
ball games, such as football or tennis ☊ game ☊
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) ☊ garage ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
He drove wildly, crashing through the gears like a maniac. ☊ gear ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
I know how it works in general terms. ☊ general ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
to generate income/profit ☊ generate ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
Massage the area gently but firmly. ☊ gently ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
I tried calling you several times but I couldn't get through. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into 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) ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over 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 ☊
give sth: She gave a shrug of her shoulders (= she shrugged ). ☊ give ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children. ☊ give ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
Check out the prices of our pizzas—we're virtually giving them away! ☊ give sth away ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
The fire doesn't seem to be giving off much heat. ☊ give off sth ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through. ☊ go through sth ☊
What's going on here? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
Can I go back to what you said at the beginning of the meeting? ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
Their family goes back to the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
The weeks went slowly by. ☊ go by ☊
He said nothing but just went on working. ☊ go on doing sth ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
Greek gods ☊ god ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
good (about sth): I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. ☊ good ☊
This is a good example of what I mean. ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
Do you think these latest changes will do any good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
She seemed to take it for granted that I would go with her to New York. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
There were flowers on the grave. ☊ grave ☊
The great majority of (= most) people seem to agree with this view. ☊ great ☊
I hate these grey days. ☊ grey ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
The kids were playing on waste ground behind the school. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
The company profits grew by 5% last year. ☊ grow ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
'Who's going to win?' 'Your guess is as good as mine.' ☊ your guess is as good as mine ☊
I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. ☊ guest ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. ☊ guide ☊
She guided us through the busy streets to the cathedral. ☊ guide ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
These things have a habit of coming back to haunt you. ☊ habit ☊
Let me give you a hand with those bags (= help you to carry them). ☊ hand ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
Could you hand these books out, please? ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
I wasn't sure if I could handle such a powerful car. ☊ handle ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
After I hung up I remembered what I'd wanted to say. ☊ hang up ☊
Accidents like this happen all the time. ☊ happen ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
It's hard on people who don't have a car. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. ☊ hardly ☊
She hardly ever calls me (= almost never). ☊ hardly ☊
We hardly know each other. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. ☊ hardly ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
hate sb/sth to do sth: She would have hated him to see how her hands shook. ☊ hate ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
We're having the kids for the weekend. ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
hear what...: Didn't you hear what I said? ☊ hear ☊
hear what...: We'd better hear what they have to say. ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
Things are going well from what I hear. ☊ hear ☊
I've heard about people like you. ☊ hear ☊
hear what, how, etc...: Did you hear what happened? ☊ hear ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
the effects of heavy drinking ☊ heavy ☊
How heavy is it (= how much does it weigh)? ☊ heavy ☊
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
He's as guilty as hell. ☊ hell ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. ☊ hide ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). ☊ hill ☊
He took the children with him. ☊ him ☊
The doctor said so himself. ☊ himself ☊
These jeans are too tight around the hips. ☊ hip ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
These events changed the course of history. ☊ history ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
I only play jazz as a hobby. ☊ hobby ☊
The lovers held each other close. ☊ hold ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
I'll do what I can, but don't get your hopes up. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
There is an urgent need for more hospital beds. ☊ hospital ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
He did not know how he ought to behave. ☊ how ☊
How ever did you get here so quickly? ☊ how ☊
How was your trip? ☊ how ☊
How did they play? ☊ how ☊
How much are those earrings (= What do they cost)? ☊ how ☊
I'll dress how I like in my own house! ☊ how ☊
Contact with other people is a basic human need. ☊ human ☊
human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) ☊ human ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
Alice was in a tearing hurry as usual. ☊ in a hurry ☊
They lived together as husband and wife (= as if they were married) for years. ☊ husband and wife ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
He and I are old friends. ☊ I ☊
My hands are as cold as ice. ☊ ice ☊
I had some idea of what the job would be like. ☊ idea ☊
She doesn't seem to have any idea of what I'm talking about. ☊ idea ☊
Her family expected her to go to college, but she had other ideas. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ ideal ☊
It's my ideal of what a family home should be. ☊ ideal ☊
identify sb/sth as sb/sth: The bodies were identified as those of two suspected drug dealers. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
If you think about it, those children must be at school by now. ☊ if ☊
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ☊ ignore ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
imaginary fears ☊ imaginary ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
the years immediately before the war ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
She didn't want to impose her values on her family. ☊ impose ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
almost/virtually impossible ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
She was suitably impressed (= as impressed as sb had hoped) with the painting. ☊ impressed ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
He dipped his brush in the paint. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
the indirect effects of the war ☊ indirect ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
the needs of British industry ☊ industry ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
infect sb/sth with sth: people infected with HIV ☊ infect ☊
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
Research shows that most young smokers are influenced by their friends. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
I pretended not to care but I was screaming inside. ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
You insult my intelligence! (= you are treating me as if I am stupid) ☊ insult ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
insulting remarks ☊ insulting ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
intend sth (as sth): He intended it as a joke. ☊ intend ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
She's full of good intentions but they rarely work out. ☊ intention ☊
I did it with the best (of) intentions (= meaning to help), but I only succeeded in annoying them. ☊ intention ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
She's delirious, but has lucid intervals. ☊ interval ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Was it you who put these books on my desk? ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
The village itself is pretty, but the surrounding countryside is rather dull. ☊ itself ☊
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). ☊ job ☊
She listens but she never joins in. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
I wish he would join in with the other children. ☊ join in (sth/doing sth), join in (with sb/sth) ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
I didn't get the joke (= understand it). ☊ joke ☊
I only did it as a joke (= it was not meant seriously). ☊ joke ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do). ☊ journey ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
To judge from what he said, he was very disappointed. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
a 20 per cent jump in pre-tax profits ☊ jump ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
just like...: She looks just like her mother. ☊ just ☊
just what...: It's just what I wanted! ☊ just ☊
just as...: It's just as I thought. ☊ just ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
I can't just drop all my commitments. ☊ just ☊
His fears proved justified. ☊ justified ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
one of the keenest supporters of the team ☊ keen ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. ☊ kick ☊
How are the kids (= your children)? ☊ kid ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. ☊ everything but the kitchen sink ☊
These jeans are torn at the knee. ☊ knee ☊
knock sth: The criticism had knocked (= damaged) her self-esteem. ☊ knock ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
I couldn't see who was speaking, but I knew the voice. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth as sth: It's known as the most dangerous part of the city. ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. ☊ I know ☊
God knows what else they might find. ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
He denied all knowledge of the affair. ☊ knowledge ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). ☊ lacking ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
They were the last to arrive. ☊ last ☊
last sb: These shoes should last you till next year. ☊ last ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
Some children are very late developers. ☊ late ☊
The doctors did all they could, but it was too late. ☊ be too late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
I told him I was worried but he laughed scornfully. ☊ laugh ☊
She was well known for her brushes with the law. ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
The Democrats now appear to be in the lead. ☊ lead ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
learn sth from doing sth: You can learn a great deal just from watching other players. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
learn (from sth): I'm sure she'll learn from her mistakes. ☊ learn ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
You could at least listen to what he says. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
His simple, elegant paintings reflect his principle that less is more. ☊ less is more ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
Let us get those boxes down for you. ☊ let ☊
Let's not tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
Don't let's tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
Profits were at the same level as the year before. ☊ level ☊
Are these pictures level? ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. ☊ lie ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
Life isn't like in the movies, you know. ☊ life ☊
Many of these children have led very sheltered lives (= they have not had many different experiences). ☊ life ☊
There's no such thing as a job for life any longer. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
The job does have its lighter moments. ☊ light ☊
Let's talk about lighter things, shall we? ☊ light ☊
The little girl was as light as a feather. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
She's wearing a dress like mine. ☊ like ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
That sounds like (= I think I can hear) him coming now. ☊ like ☊
What's it like studying in Spain? ☊ like ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
Students were angry at being treated like children. ☊ like ☊
He ran like the wind (= very fast). ☊ like ☊
You do it like this. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
Don't look at me like that. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: She's never liked swimming. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. ☊ like ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
You can dye your hair whatever colour you like. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
like sth: Would you like a drink? ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
like for sb to do sth: I'd like for us to work together. ☊ like ☊
No one sings the blues like she did. ☊ like ☊
It didn't turn out like I intended. ☊ like ☊
Like I said (= as I said before), you're always welcome to stay. ☊ like ☊
She acts like she owns the place. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
She knew the limits of her power. ☊ limit ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
parallel lines ☊ line ☊
He has fine lines around his eyes. ☊ line ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
The poor little thing! It's lost its mother. ☊ little ☊
You soon get used to the little difficulties. ☊ little ☊
I understood little of what he said. ☊ little ☊
She said little or nothing (= hardly anything) about her experience. ☊ little ☊
He is little known as an artist. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
These shoes are a little (bit) too big for me. ☊ little ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
Small birds live mainly on insects. ☊ live on sth ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
living languages (= those still spoken) ☊ living ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
all those lonely nights at home watching TV ☊ lonely ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That looks like an interesting book. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
It looks like rain (= it looks as if it's going to rain). ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: You look as though you slept badly. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
Who's going to look after the children while you're away? ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
She looks down on people who haven't been to college. ☊ look down on sb/sth ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
Take a look at these figures! ☊ look ☊
She seemed to have lost interest in food. ☊ lose ☊
to lose your hair/teeth (= as a result of getting old) ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
The tickets seem to have got lost. ☊ lose ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
He seems incapable of love. ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. ☊ love ☊
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
We were lovers for several years. ☊ lover ☊
The park was full of young lovers holding hands. ☊ lover ☊
the lower slopes of the mountain ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
low clouds ☊ low ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
the lucky winners ☊ lucky ☊
How does this machine work? ☊ machine ☊
a machine for making plastic toys ☊ machine ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
He's always been mad about kids. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
He suddenly appeared as if by magic. ☊ magic ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. ☊ magic ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
maintain (that)...: The men maintained (that) they were out of the country when the crime was committed. ☊ maintain ☊
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. ☊ maintain ☊
We have encountered major problems. ☊ major ☊
There were calls for major changes to the welfare system. ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
make sb/sth + adj.: You've made my nose too big (= for example in a drawing). ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
He never really made it as an actor. ☊ make it ☊
All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30. ☊ male ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
His manner was polite but cool. ☊ manner ☊
New drivers have twice as many accidents as experienced drivers. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
an arranged marriage (= one in which the parents choose a husband or wife for their child) ☊ marriage ☊
The hill appeared as a black mass in the distance. ☊ mass ☊
The sky was full of dark masses of clouds. ☊ mass ☊
the massive walls of the castle ☊ massive ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
The dark clouds matched her mood. ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
It doesn't matter to me what you do. ☊ matter ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
He may be a good father but he's a terrible husband. ☊ may ☊
'You should stop work when you have the baby.' 'Maybe, but I can't afford to.' ☊ maybe ☊
mean to be/do sth: Do you have any idea what it means to be poor? ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
It was like—weird. Know what I mean? ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
Her life seemed to have lost all meaning. ☊ meaning ☊
There are, of course, deeper meanings in the poem. ☊ meaning ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) ☊ medium ☊
He remembered their childhood meetings with nostalgia. ☊ meeting ☊
I have vivid memories of my grandparents. ☊ memory ☊
The photos bring back lots of good memories. ☊ memory ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
Mentally, I began making a list of things I had to do. ☊ mentally ☊
I'm merely stating what everybody knows anyway. ☊ merely ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
He might get there in time, but I can't be sure. ☊ might ☊
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. ☊ might ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
His mind is as sharp as ever. ☊ mind ☊
I've no idea how her mind works! ☊ mind ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
mind how, what, etc...: She never minded how hot it was. ☊ mind ☊
This isn't where I intended to take you—but never mind, it's just as good. ☊ never mind ☊
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). ☊ mine ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
a rear-view mirror (= in a car, so that the driver can see what is behind) ☊ mirror ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake (= one that a lot of people make). ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
They don't mix much with the neighbours. ☊ mix ☊
We've worked together for years but never mixed socially. ☊ mix ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
The movie captures the mood of the interwar years perfectly. ☊ mood ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. ☊ morning ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
Most of the people I had invited turned up. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
She crept upstairs, quiet as a mouse. ☊ mouse ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
Things are not moving as fast as we hoped. ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
He kept mum about what he'd seen. ☊ keep mum ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. ☊ music ☊
You mustn't say things like that. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
He must have known (= surely he knew) what she wanted. ☊ must ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
narrow streets ☊ narrow ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
After a while, we naturally started talking about the children. ☊ naturally ☊
Most birds are naturally timid. ☊ naturally ☊
the beauties of nature ☊ nature ☊
a near impossibility ☊ near ☊
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. ☊ near ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
There were complaints from nearby residents. ☊ nearby ☊
It's not nearly as hot as last year. ☊ not nearly ☊
neat rows of books ☊ neat ☊
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. ☊ necessary ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. ☊ necessary ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
All you need bring are sheets. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
to fulfil an emotional need ☊ need ☊
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. ☊ need ☊
financial needs ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. ☊ need ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
I neither knew nor cared what had happened to him. ☊ neither ☊
I never realized just how easy it is. ☊ never ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one. ☊ nevertheless ☊
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. ☊ new ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
Since he changed jobs he's looked like a new man. ☊ new ☊
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! ☊ news ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
Can you put the news on? ☊ news ☊
What happened next? ☊ next ☊
Our new neighbours are very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
I'm always emailing her, but nine times out of ten she doesn't reply. ☊ nine times out of ten ☊
No two days are the same. ☊ no ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
non-profit-making ☊ non- ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. ☊ have/want none of sth ☊
She told me what it meant at great length but I'm afraid I'm none the wiser. ☊ none ☊
He seems none the worse for the experience. ☊ none ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
It looks nothing like a horse. ☊ nothing like ☊
That has nothing to do with what we're discussing. ☊ be/have nothing to do with sb/sth ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
Take no notice of what he says. ☊ notice ☊
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 ☊
People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
Her scars are hardly noticeable now. ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
Now, listen to what she's saying. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
He observes keenly, but says little. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
For obvious reasons, I'd prefer not to give my name. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
This seemed the most obvious thing to do. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. ☊ occupy ☊
They're very odd people. ☊ odd ☊
I called him but he ran off. ☊ off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. ☊ offense ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
He always gives the same old excuses. ☊ old ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
One of my friends lives in Brighton. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
How about those ones over there? ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
It's a present for one of my children. ☊ one ☊
We think of you as one of the family. ☊ one ☊
10 o'clock is too late for the little ones. ☊ one ☊
He ached to be home with his loved ones. ☊ one ☊
one to do sth: She was never one to criticize. ☊ one ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
He was quite open about his reasons for leaving. ☊ open ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
people working in the open air (= not in a building) ☊ open ☊
He hardly ever opens his mouth (= speaks). ☊ open ☊
We could see the stars through an opening in the roof. ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) ☊ opposition ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
There are people without homes, jobs or family. ☊ or ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
These items can be made to order (= produced especially for a particular customer) ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
ordinary people like you and me ☊ ordinary ☊
She is highly intelligent but her work lacks organization. ☊ organization ☊
organized religion (= traditional religion followed by large numbers of people who obey a fixed set of rules) ☊ organized ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
Originally, we had intended to go to Italy, but then we won the trip to Greece. ☊ originally ☊
I'll wear my other shoes—these are dirty. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
I went swimming while the others played tennis. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
They ought to have apologized (= but they didn't). ☊ ought to ☊
Such things ought not to be allowed. ☊ ought to ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
No, those are Ellie's kids. Ours are upstairs. ☊ ours ☊
We shouldn't blame ourselves for what happened. ☊ ourselves ☊
The only people there were ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
I called Liz but she was out. ☊ out ☊
I paid for the damage out of my savings. ☊ out ☊
Try and stay out of trouble. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
Out with it! (= say what you know) ☊ out ☊
to explore the outer (= most extreme) limits of human experience ☊ outer ☊
She drew the figures in outline. ☊ outline ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
You may do as you wish outside working hours. ☊ outside ☊
Open a window, it's like an oven in here! ☊ oven ☊
There were papers lying around all over the place. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
She has not changed much over the years. ☊ over ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
Their efforts were painful to watch. ☊ painful ☊
A friend painted the children for me (= painted a picture of the children). ☊ paint ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
paper losses/profits (= that are shown in accounts but which may not exist in reality) ☊ paper ☊
parallel lines ☊ parallel ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
These documents are of particular interest. ☊ particular ☊
How did you pass the evening? ☊ pass ☊
Several people were passing but nobody offered to help. ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
in past years/centuries/ages ☊ past ☊
past events ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
Writing letters seems to be a thing of the past. ☊ past ☊
They say she has a 'past' (= bad things in her past life that she wishes to keep secret). ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
This system sets the pattern for others to follow. ☊ pattern ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
Is this all the payment I get for my efforts? ☊ payment ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
snow-capped/jagged peaks ☊ peak ☊
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. ☊ peak ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
The engine seems to be performing well. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps you'd like to have a wash before the others arrive. ☊ perhaps ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
What sort of person would do a thing like that? ☊ person ☊
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
The children all have very different personalities. ☊ personality ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
a beautifully photographed book (= with good photographs in it) ☊ photograph ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adv./prep.: She picked bits of fluff from his sweater. ☊ pick ☊
He picked the nuts off the top of the cake. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
to pick up bad habits ☊ pick sth up ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
There were tiny pieces of glass all over the road. ☊ piece ☊
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. ☊ piece ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
lead/plastic pipes ☊ pipe ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
The paint was peeling off the wall in places. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
churches and other places of worship ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of 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 ☊
The parking areas in the town are few, but strategically placed. ☊ place ☊
a plain but elegant dress ☊ plain ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
Everything went exactly as planned. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
Plant these shrubs in full sun. ☊ plant ☊
The pipes should be made of plastic. ☊ plastic ☊
a sheet of clear plastic ☊ plastic ☊
the plastic industry ☊ plastic ☊
a plastic bag/cup/toy ☊ plastic ☊
the happy sounds of children at play ☊ play ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
the simple pleasures of the countryside ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
At this point I don't care what you decide to do. ☊ point ☊
Tact is not one of her strong points. ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
He pointed out the dangers of driving alone. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
point that...: I should point out that not one of these paintings is original. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
It makes sense politically as well as economically. ☊ politically ☊
She's a good teacher but a poor manager. ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
What had seemed impossible now seemed a distinct possibility. ☊ possibility ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' ☊ possible ☊
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. ☊ possible ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
She has great potential as an artist. ☊ potential ☊
It's pouring with rain. ☊ pour ☊
The snow was like powder. ☊ powder ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
power (to do sth): He has the power to make things very unpleasant for us. ☊ power ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. ☊ praise ☊
She left with their praises ringing in her ears. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
predict what, whether, etc...: It is impossible to predict what will happen. ☊ predict ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
We are not prepared to accept these conditions. ☊ prepared ☊
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. ☊ presence ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
The mistake was obvious to all those present. ☊ present ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
The article presents these proposals as misguided. ☊ present ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. ☊ preserve ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
I looked with pride at what I had achieved. ☊ pride ☊
He has high moral principles. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
She smiled, but privately she was furious. ☊ privately ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
These shrubs produce bright red berries. ☊ produce ☊
a rise/an increase/a drop/a fall in profits ☊ profit ☊
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. ☊ profit ☊
profit (from sth): Profit from exports rose 7.3% ☊ profit ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
The sale generated record profits. ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
They arrived at 7.30 as they had promised. ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
These results are a further proof of his outstanding ability. ☊ proof ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. ☊ under protest ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
Their fears proved to be groundless. ☊ prove ☊
it is proved that...: Can it be proved that he did commit these offences? ☊ prove ☊
He later publicly apologized for his comments. ☊ publicly ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt. ☊ publicity ☊
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. ☊ punish ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
He was sent to his room as a punishment. ☊ punishment ☊
major purchases, such as a new car ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
These shirts are 100% pure cotton. ☊ pure ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
He tried to kiss her but she pushed him away. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
As T.S. Eliot puts it... ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
I couldn't read what she had put. ☊ put ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
qualify as sth: He qualified as a doctor last year. ☊ qualify ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. ☊ quality ☊
kings and queens ☊ queen ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
She was quick (= too quick) to point out the mistakes I'd made. ☊ quick ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse. ☊ quiet ☊
She was quiet and shy. ☊ quiet ☊
I've decided to resign but I'd rather you kept quiet about it. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
It wasn't quite as simple as I thought it would be. ☊ quite ☊
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. ☊ quite ☊
It's like being in the Alps, but not quite. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
The days seemed to race past. ☊ race ☊
She raced her car through the narrow streets of the town. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
It looks like rain (= as if it is going to rain). ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
These missiles have a range of 300 miles. ☊ range ☊
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
This must rank with (= be as good as) the greatest movies ever made. ☊ rank ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
They rated him highly as a colleague. ☊ rate ☊
rate as sth: The match rated as one of their worst defeats. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
The rumours eventually reached the President. ☊ reach ☊
I nudged her but she didn't react. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. ☊ reaction ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
readers' letters ☊ reader ☊
Are you nearly ready? ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: I'm just getting the kids ready for school. ☊ ready ☊
Are those real flowers? ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
They seemed to have the perfect marriage but the reality was very different. ☊ reality ☊
the harsh realities of life ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
He said no but he didn't give a reason. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
people who, for whatever reason, are unable to support themselves ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
There have been many changes in recent years. ☊ recent ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
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 sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
record profits ☊ record ☊
record sth: Her childhood is recorded in the diaries of those years. ☊ record ☊
recover yourself: She seemed upset but quickly recovered herself. ☊ recover ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
He is unlikely to ever recover his legal costs. ☊ recover ☊
She went red as a beetroot. ☊ red ☊
She went red as a beet. ☊ red ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms ☊ reform ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
She regretted the words the moment they were out of her mouth. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
These problems are closely related. ☊ related ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. ☊ relatively speaking ☊
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. ☊ relaxed ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Train fares are likely to remain unchanged. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
She left, but I remained behind. ☊ remain ☊
remark how...: She remarked how tired I was looking. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
When are the removal men coming? ☊ removal ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
Nor, to repeat, can these changes be avoided. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: I am not, repeat not, travelling in the same car as him! ☊ repeat ☊
repeat what...: Can you repeat what I've just said word for word? ☊ repeat ☊
These offers are unlikely to be repeated. ☊ repeat ☊
The marriage failed despite repeated attempts to save it. ☊ repeated ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. ☊ reply ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
Are these newspaper reports true? ☊ report ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
These results represent a major breakthrough in AIDS research. ☊ represent ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
reserve sth for sb/sth: These seats are reserved for special guests. ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. ☊ respond ☊
How did they respond to the news? ☊ respond ☊
I knocked on the door but there was no response. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
Order was quickly restored after the riots. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
Her job is restoring old paintings. ☊ restore ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
The tournament is restricted to players under the age of 23. ☊ restricted ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
retire as sth: He has no plans to retire as editor of the magazine. ☊ retire ☊
a return of my doubts ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
We did a similar trip to you, but in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
The experiment had the reverse effect to what was intended. ☊ reverse ☊
to review your failures and triumphs ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
He can't seem to play in rhythm. ☊ rhythm ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
(+ adv./prep.): I walked back while the others rode in the car. ☊ ride ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
I told him right off what I thought of him. ☊ right away/off ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
I can't rightly say what happened. ☊ rightly ☊
She had dark rings a round her eyes from lack of sleep. ☊ ring ☊
She rose to power in the 70s. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it. ☊ risk ☊
risk doing sth: We've been advised not to risk travelling in these conditions. ☊ risk ☊
The Japanese are our biggest economic rivals. ☊ rival ☊
Protesters pelted the soldiers with rocks. ☊ rock ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
They clambered over the rocks at the foot of the cliff. ☊ rock ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. ☊ roll ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
roughly plastered walls ☊ roughly ☊
These glasses suit people with round faces. ☊ round ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rub (together): It sounded like two pieces of wood rubbing together. ☊ rub ☊
I don't wish to be rude, but I have another appointment in five minutes. ☊ rude ☊
That one mistake ruined his chances of getting the job. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
rumour (of sth): There are widespread rumours of job losses. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
She ran her fingers nervously through her hair. ☊ run ☊
Can you run as fast as Mike? ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Could I have a cigarette? I seem to have run out. ☊ run out (of sth) ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. ☊ rush ☊
The words came out in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad fact that many of those killed were children. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
memories tinged with sadness ☊ sadness ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
a pinch of salt (= a small amount of it) ☊ salt ☊
I bought the same car as yours (= another car of that type). ☊ same ☊
I would do the same again. ☊ same ☊
I think the same as you do about this. ☊ same ☊
Just do the same as me (= as I do). ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
I'd like one the same as yours. ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Get lost!' 'Same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. ☊ same ☊
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. ☊ same ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
satisfied with sb/sth: She's never satisfied with what she's got. ☊ satisfied ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
It was not until morning that the sheer scale of the damage could be seen (= how great it was). ☊ scale ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
The thieves got scared and ran away. ☊ scared ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
They scratched lines in the dirt to mark out a pitch. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
her secret fears ☊ secret ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. ☊ security ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
We'll have to see how it goes. ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
see what, whether, etc...: I'll see what I can do to help. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth as sth: His colleagues see him as a future director. ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
'It opens like this.' 'Oh, I see.' ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
I looked out of the window but saw nothing. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
These vegetables can be grown from seed. ☊ seed ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
seem (as though...): It always seemed as though they would get married. ☊ seem ☊
'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).' ☊ seem ☊
it seems that...: It seems that they know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
seem to do/be/have sth: They seem to know what they're doing. ☊ seem ☊
People aren't always what they seem to be. ☊ seem ☊
I seem to have left my book at home. ☊ seem ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
selected poems of T.S. Eliot ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
his private/professional self (= how he behaves at home/work) ☊ self ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
We offered them a good price but they wouldn't sell. ☊ sell ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
There's a lot of sense in what Mary says. ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
sensitive areas of the body ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She's very sensitive to criticism. ☊ sensitive ☊
Her parents are separated but not divorced. ☊ separated ☊
You think I did it?Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridiculous) ☊ serious ☊
Headaches in young children should always be taken seriously. ☊ take sb/sth seriously ☊
They treat their mother like a servant. ☊ servant ☊
serve (as sth): He served as a captain in the army. ☊ serve ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb (as sth): He served the family faithfully for many years (= as a servant). ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
The food was good but the service was very slow. ☊ service ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
I set my watch by (= make it show the same time as) the TV. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adj.: The hijackers set the hostages free. ☊ set ☊
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
I was shaking like a leaf. ☊ shake ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
It seems such a shame to throw perfectly good food away. ☊ shame ☊
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow ☊ shaped ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
Eli shared his chocolate with the other kids. ☊ share ☊
Profits are shared out yearly. ☊ share ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. ☊ sharply ☊
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. ☊ sharply ☊
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? ☊ she ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood. ☊ shelter ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. ☊ put your shirt on sb/sth ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. ☊ shortly ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
shout for sth: I shouted for help but nobody came. ☊ shout ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
show (that)...: The figures clearly show that her claims are false. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
a quiet, shy man ☊ shy ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
As a teenager I was painfully shy. ☊ shy ☊
She's very shy with adults. ☊ shy ☊
a shy smile ☊ shy ☊
sick of doing sth: We're sick of waiting around like this. ☊ sick ☊
These poems reveal her gentle side. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
There are faults on both sides. ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ sight ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
At first sight, it may look like a generous offer, but always read the small print. ☊ at first sight ☊
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
a two-minute silence in honour of those who had died ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
Her skin was as smooth as silk. ☊ silk ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
We have very similar interests. ☊ similar ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
simple forms of life, for example amoebas ☊ simple ☊
simple but elegant clothes ☊ simple ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
sincere in sth: She is never completely sincere in what she says about people. ☊ sincere ☊
The birds were singing outside my window. ☊ sing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
to sink like a stone ☊ sink ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
Do you have these shoes in (a) size 5? ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
skill in/at sth/doing sth: What made him remarkable as a photographer was his skill in capturing the moment. ☊ skill ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
a shortage of skilled labour (= people who have had training in a skill) ☊ skilled ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
With a talent like his, the sky's the limit. ☊ the sky's the limit ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
I woke up with a slight headache. ☊ slight ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
We'll get there slowly but surely. ☊ slowly but surely ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: They had to smash holes in the ice. ☊ smash ☊
smell like sth: What does the perfume smell like? ☊ smell ☊
I bent down to smell the flowers. ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
Clouds of thick black smoke billowed from the car's exhaust. ☊ smoke ☊
He smokes like a chimney (= a lot). ☊ smoke ☊
the smoking remains of burnt-out cars ☊ smoke ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
Her skin was as white as snow. ☊ snow ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
He sat there ever so quietly. ☊ so ☊
I do love it so. ☊ so ☊
It wasn't so good as last time. ☊ so ☊
It's not so easy as you'd think. ☊ so ☊
He was not so quick a learner as his brother. ☊ so ☊
It's not so much a hobby as a career (= more like a career than a hobby). ☊ so ☊
Off she went without so much as (= without even) a 'goodbye'. ☊ so ☊
'Is he coming?' 'I hope so.' ☊ so ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
George is going to help me, or so he says (= that is what he says). ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
But I gave you a map so you wouldn't get lost! ☊ so ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
We meet at work, but never socially. ☊ socially ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
soft rocks such as limestone ☊ soft ☊
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ☊ solid ☊
These chains seem fairly solid. ☊ solid ☊
Some people find this more difficult than others. ☊ some ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. ☊ some ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
It tastes something like melon. ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
She taught us the words of a French song. ☊ song ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry to bother you, but could I speak to you for a moment? ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). ☊ soul ☊
the different sounds and smells of the forest ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. ☊ space ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. ☊ speak ☊
I saw her in the street but we didn't speak. ☊ speak ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
He sent a special message to the men. ☊ special ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
freedom of speech (= the right to say openly what you think) ☊ speech ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
I just can't seem to stop spending. ☊ spend ☊
How do you spend your spare time? ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife ☊ split ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
She spoils those kids of hers. ☊ spoil ☊
She was wearing a black skirt with white spots. ☊ spot ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
She's full of energy, like a coiled spring. ☊ spring ☊
spring flowers ☊ spring ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
She acts well but she hasn't got star quality. ☊ star ☊
start as sth: She started as a secretary but ended up running the department. ☊ start ☊
start out/off (as sth): The company started out with 30 employees. ☊ start ☊
start sth (as sth): He started life as a teacher before turning to journalism. ☊ start ☊
Mistakes were starting to creep in. ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
start doing sth: I started off working quite hard, but it didn't last. ☊ start off ☊
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. ☊ start ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
We stayed to see what would happen. ☊ stay ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
We are making slow but steady progress. ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ☊ stick to sth ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
sticky fingers covered in jam ☊ sticky ☊
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. ☊ sticky ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
A wasp or bee sting is painful but not necessarily serious. ☊ sting ☊
I can't stomach violent films. ☊ stomach ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
I'm looking forward to the exam, strange as it may seem. ☊ strange ☊
Never accept lifts from strange men. ☊ strange ☊
They got on well together although they were total strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
the problems of young people living on the streets ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
street sports such as skateboarding and skating ☊ street ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
She's very strict about things like homework. ☊ strict ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
She strikes me as a very efficient person. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! ☊ strong ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle with sb: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. ☊ struggle ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet? ☊ stuff ☊
I don't know how you can eat that stuff! ☊ stuff ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
Forgetting my notes made me look stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
We seem to have got off the subject we're meant to be discussing. ☊ subject ☊
The company's profits have been substantially lower this year. ☊ substantially ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
The course teaches you the theory but there's no substitute for practical experience. ☊ substitute ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
succeed as sth: He had hoped to succeed as a violinist. ☊ succeed ☊
He's proud of his daughter's successes. ☊ success ☊
She wasn't a success as a teacher. ☊ success ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
There is no such thing as a free lunch. ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
Why are you in such a hurry? ☊ such ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
'There are loads of things to do.' 'Such as?' (= give me an example) ☊ such as ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
It all happened so suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. ☊ sufficient ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? ☊ suggest ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. ☊ support ☊
Labour supporters ☊ supporter ☊
Getting a visa isn't as simple as you might suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie. ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. ☊ surround ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
'How are you these days?' 'Oh, surviving.' ☊ survive ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
survive as sth: He survived as party leader until his second election defeat. ☊ survive ☊
I didn't want the neighbours suspecting anything. ☊ suspect ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
She died in suspicious circumstances. ☊ suspicious ☊
I don't like to hear children swearing. ☊ swear ☊
swear at sb/sth: Why did you let him swear at you like that? ☊ swear ☊
beads of sweat ☊ sweat ☊
She swept the crumbs into the wastebasket. ☊ sweep ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. ☊ take ☊
take sth (as sth): She took what he said as a compliment. ☊ take ☊
take sth to do sth: What did you take his comments to mean? ☊ take ☊
Why should I take the blame for somebody else's mistakes? ☊ take ☊
These threats are not to be taken lightly. ☊ take ☊
Are these seats taken? ☊ take ☊
take sth (from sb): The rebels succeeded in taking the town. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
Did the burglars take anything valuable? ☊ take ☊
The storms took the lives of 50 people. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
I've never tasted anything like it. ☊ taste ☊
taste like sth: This drink tastes like sherry. ☊ taste ☊
profits before/after tax ☊ tax ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
the teachings of Lenin ☊ teaching ☊
The storm nearly tore the roof off. ☊ tear ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
The tears welled up in his eyes. ☊ tear ☊
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. ☊ technical ☊
technical drawing (= especially taught as a school subject) ☊ technical ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
tell how, if, etc...: 'That's not an original.' 'How can you tell?' ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself to keep calm. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: Do what I tell you. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb: Children must do as they're told. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb how, what, etc...: I can't tell you how happy I am. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth to sb: He told the news to everybody he saw. ☊ tell ☊
I kept telling myself (that) everything was OK. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
Some places have had temperatures in the 40s (= over 40° centigrade ). ☊ temperature ☊
Not brilliant, Robyn, but I'll give you ten out of ten for effort. ☊ ten out of ten (for sth) ☊
You should know better than to behave like that. ☊ than ☊
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. ☊ thank you ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
How much are those apples at the back? ☊ that ☊
Those look riper than these. ☊ that ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
The people (that) I spoke to were very helpful. ☊ that ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
The people I met there were very friendly. ☊ the ☊
current ideas about what makes good theatre (= what makes good entertainment when performed) ☊ theatre ☊
Theirs are the children with very fair hair. ☊ theirs ☊
What are you doing with those matches? Give them to me. ☊ them ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
She grew up in Zimbabwe, or Rhodesia as it then was. ☊ then ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
There seemed to be no doubt about it. ☊ there ☊
We're almost there (= we have almost arrived). ☊ there ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
Thick cloud covered the sky. ☊ thick ☊
He is as thin as a rake (= very thin). ☊ thin ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
Hi, Jane! How are things? ☊ thing ☊
As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
I'll just clear away the breakfast things. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). ☊ thing ☊
He's just bought one of those exercise things. ☊ thing ☊
Don't treat her like that—she's a person, not a thing! ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
Don't you ever think about other people? ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). ☊ this ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
My thoughts turned to home. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ thought ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
The children are too young to sit through a concert. ☊ through ☊
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 ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
The lights were red but he drove straight through. ☊ through ☊
I tried to call you but I couldn't get through. ☊ through ☊
Many scholars have argued thus. ☊ thus ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
These shoes are much too tight. ☊ tight ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
the tips of your fingers ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
There are mountains to the north. ☊ to ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
I'll explain to you where everything goes. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
It sounded like crying to me. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
today's young people ☊ today ☊
Together they climbed the dark stairs. ☊ together ☊
Taken together, these factors are highly significant. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? ☊ tomorrow ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
research tools like questionnaires ☊ tool ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool ☊ tool ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
I love these types of books. ☊ type ☊
I love these type of books. ☊ type ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
I tried to contact him but was unable to. ☊ unable ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
understand what, how, etc...: They understand what I have been through. ☊ understand ☊
I understand how hard things have been for you. ☊ understand ☊
They're too young to understand what is happening. ☊ understand ☊
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. ☊ understand ☊
We finally came to an understanding about what hours we would work. ☊ understanding ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
Life seems so unfair sometimes. ☊ unfair ☊
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. ☊ unfairly ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
unite (behind/against sb/sth): Will they unite behind the new leader? ☊ unite ☊
efforts to build a united Europe ☊ united ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
It's very unlike him to be so late. ☊ unlike ☊
unlikely (to do sth): The project seemed unlikely to succeed. ☊ unlikely ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
His efforts to get a job proved unsuccessful. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
I can take up to four people (= but no more than four) in my car. ☊ up to sth ☊
The painting looks like it's upside down to me. ☊ upside down ☊
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
She gave us a picture as a wedding present. ☊ us ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
Steve, as usual, was the last to arrive. ☊ as usual ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
The cliff was almost vertical. ☊ vertical ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
They were the victims of a cruel hoax. ☊ victim ☊
Her books are about village life. ☊ village ☊
to be virtually impossible ☊ virtually ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
He virtually admitted he was guilty. ☊ virtually ☊
This year's results are virtually the same as last year's. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The moon was just visible between the clouds. ☊ visible ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
'I promise,' she said in a small voice (= a quiet, shy voice). ☊ voice ☊
When did his voice break (= become deep like a man's)? ☊ voice ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
Thanks for the present—it's just what I wanted. ☊ want ☊
We seem to be winning the war against crime. ☊ war ☊
You'll be as warm as toast in here. ☊ warm ☊
The animals huddled together for warmth. ☊ warmth ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
Those grease stains won't wash off. ☊ wash off ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
waste sb/sth as sth: You're wasted as a sales manager—you should have been an actor. ☊ waste ☊
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
waste plastic ☊ waste ☊
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth doing sth: She watched the kids playing in the yard. ☊ watch ☊
Watch your bag—there are thieves around. ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
Huge waves were breaking on the shore. ☊ wave ☊
Seagulls bobbed on the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
I first met him way back in the 80s. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
The kids have totally worn me out. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
weekly meetings ☊ weekly ☊
These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). ☊ weigh ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
In general, the changes they had made were to be welcomed. ☊ welcome ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
They sell books as well as newspapers. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer. ☊ as well (as sb/sth) ☊
Well, as I was saying... ☊ well ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
Houses which overlook the lake cost more. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
Some people work better to music while others do not. ☊ while ☊
His hair was as white as snow. ☊ white ☊
The horse was almost pure white in colour. ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
She went white as a sheet when she heard the news. ☊ white ☊
the pure white of the newly painted walls ☊ white ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. ☊ who ☊
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
Her books are widely read (= a lot of people read them). ☊ widely ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
In spite of what happened, he never lost the will to live. ☊ will ☊
They keep a list of people (who are) willing to work nights. ☊ willing ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
Willing hands pulled him to safety. ☊ willing ☊
The trees were swaying in the wind. ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
the winter months ☊ winter ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. ☊ wish ☊
Give my good wishes to the family. ☊ wish ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
His fingers were numb with cold. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (from sth): There have been calls for Britain to withdraw from the EU. ☊ withdraw ☊
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. ☊ within ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
to keep your word (= do what you promised) ☊ word ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises). ☊ word ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
words of love ☊ word ☊
I could hear every word they were saying. ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
There are no words to say how sorry we are. ☊ word ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
work as sth: My son is working as a teacher. ☊ work ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
Things have worked out quite well for us. ☊ work out ☊
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
He started work as a security guard. ☊ work ☊
She spent most of her working life as a teacher. ☊ working ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
Parents are the most important people in a child's world. ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
worry over sb/sth: There's no point in worrying over things you can't change. ☊ worry ☊
it worries sb to do sth: It worried me to think what might happen. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
I've been to far worse places. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
I didn't do it very well, but, if anything, he did it worse than I did. ☊ worse ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
Pressure can bring out the worst in people. ☊ bring out the worst in sb ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it. ☊ worth ☊
The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny. ☊ worth ☊
He said he would be here at eight o'clock (= His words were: 'I will be there at eight o'clock.'). ☊ would ☊
Seeing him again opened up old wounds. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
Who was 'The Grapes of Wrath' written by? ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
He writes for the 'New Yorker' (= works as a writer). ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
You think you've beaten me but that's where you're wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
Correct me if I'm wrong (= I may be wrong) but didn't you say you two knew each other? ☊ wrong ☊
If you do what she tells you, you won't go far wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
Where did we go wrong with those kids (= what mistakes did we make for them to behave so badly)? ☊ go wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
I must have got the figures wrong. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
It looks like they got their predictions wrong again. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
Don't get me wrong (= do not be offended by what I am going to say), I think he's doing a good job, but... ☊ get sb wrong ☊
the pre-war/war/post-war years (= the period before/during/after the war) ☊ year ☊
I have happy memories of my years in Poland (= the time I spent there). ☊ year ☊
She looks young for her years. ☊ year ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
I'll put you down as a yes. ☊ yes ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. ☊ yet ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
His youth gives him an advantage over the other runners. ☊ youth ☊