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Nhà ga ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The glove is at the train station. ☊ Cái găng tay ở nhà ga. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 Train station, ferris wheel ☊ Nhà ga, đu quay ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 The goat is at the train station. ☊ Con dê ở đu quay. ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 My train station ☊ Nhà ga của tôi ☊ Possession stone ☊ đá ☊ Alphabet Introduction 2 They are at the train station. ☊ ☊ Basics 2 dragon ☊ Rồng ☊ Animals 1 I like this dragonfly. ☊ Tôi thích con chuồn chuồn này. ☊ Animals 1 dragonfly ☊ chuồn chuồn ☊ Animals 1 monkey ☊ Khỉ ☊ Animals 1 The monkey bites me. ☊ Con khỉ cắn tôi. ☊ lemon ☊ chanh ☊ Food You eat a lemon. ☊ Bạn ăn một quả chanh. ☊ Food The lemon ☊ ☊ Food spoon ☊ muỗng ☊ Objects television ☊ tivi ☊ Objects phone / telephone ☊ điện thoại ☊ Objects the phone ☊ Cái điện thoại ☊ Objects The monkey takes my clock! ☊ Con khỉ lấy chiếc đồng hồ của tôi! ☊ Objects the question ☊ Câu hỏi ☊ Questions 2 I like their question. ☊ Tôi thích câu hỏi của họ. ☊ Questions 2 Do you use the Vietnamese dictionary? ☊ ☊ Questions 2 dictionary ☊ ☊ The lemon is yellow. ☊ Quả chanh có màu vàng. ☊ Colors a special question ☊ Một câu hỏi đặc biệt ☊ Adjectives 1 He has a simple question. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 He has a simple question. ☊ to ☊ Adjectives 1 I love him because he is honest. ☊ Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. ☊ Adjectives 1 honest ☊ trung thực ☊ Adjectives 1 Watching television is very interesting. ☊ Xem tivi rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 I am a patient person. ☊ Tôi là một người kiên nhẫn. ☊ Adjectives 1 Your question is very interesting. ☊ Câu hỏi của bạn rất hay. ☊ Adjectives 1 It is a short spoon. ☊ Nó là một cái muỗng ngắn. ☊ Adjectives 1 Where is the modern phone? ☊ Chiếc điện thoại hiện đại ở đâu? ☊ Adjectives 1 Is the dragon long? ☊ Con rồng dài không? ☊ Adjectives 1 The snake is very long. ☊ Con rắn rất dài. ☊ Adjectives 1 long ☊ dài ☊ Adjectives 1 Is the dragon long? ☊ Con rồng dài không? ☊ Adjectives 1 You are wrong. ☊ Bạn sai. ☊ Adjectives 1 wrong ☊ sai ☊ Adjectives 1 Traditional Pho ☊ Phở truyền thống. ☊ Adjectives 1 traditional ☊ truyền thống ☊ Adjectives 1 The phone is really handy / convenient. ☊ Cái điện thoại thật tiện lợi. ☊ Adjectives 1 convenient ☊ tiện lợi ☊ Adjectives 1 She not only sings but also dances. ☊ Cô ấy không những hát mà còn nhảy. ☊ Conjunctions The child not only knows English but also Vietnamese. ☊ Đứa trẻ không những biết tiếng Anh mà còn biết tiếng Việt. ☊ Conjunctions They buy not only computers, but also phones. ☊ Họ mua không những máy tính mà còn điện thoại. ☊ Conjunctions What do you use the spoon for? ☊ Bạn dùng cái muỗng để làm gì? ☊ Conjunctions Seven televisions ☊ Bảy cái tivi ☊ Numbers one hundred ☊ Một trăm ☊ Numbers one billion people ☊ Một tỷ người ☊ Numbers seventy-one cats ☊ Bảy mươi mốt con mèo ☊ Numbers nine million ☊ Chín triệu ☊ Numbers Six million seven hundred thousand ☊ ☊ Numbers twenty-one billion ☊ Hai mươi mốt tỷ ☊ Numbers Seven billion people ☊ ☊ Numbers eighty-one million ☊ Tám mươi mốt triệu ☊ Numbers Two billion two hundred million ☊ Hai tỷ hai trăm triệu ☊ Numbers Seven billion people are enough. ☊ Bảy tỷ người là đủ. ☊ Numbers The first person is him. ☊ Người đầu tiên là anh ấy. ☊ Ordinal numbers Who is the last person? ☊ Ai là người cuối cùng? ☊ Ordinal numbers I am the first person to love her. ☊ Tôi là người đầu tiên yêu cô ấy. ☊ Ordinal numbers I want to invent a television. ☊ Tôi muốn phát minh một cái tivi. ☊ Verbs 2 turn on ☊ bật ☊ Verbs 2 We watch tv and have a discussion. ☊ Chúng tôi xem tivi và thảo luận. ☊ Verbs 2 have a discussion ☊ thảo luận ☊ Verbs 2 He has a discussion with me. ☊ Anh ấy thảo luận với tôi. ☊ Verbs 2 Tonight we do not sleep. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi không ngủ. ☊ Dates and Time In the afternoon the child eats bread. ☊ Buổi chiều đứa trẻ ăn bánh mì. ☊ Dates and Time afternoon ☊ Buổi chiều ☊ Dates and Time This evening we do not sleep. (tonight) ☊ ☊ Dates and Time Tomorrow afternoon ☊ Chiều ngày mai ☊ Dates and Time Tonight the child does not drink milk. ☊ Tối nay đứa trẻ không uống sữa. ☊ Dates and Time She buys the fruit every afternoon. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time I need twenty seconds. ☊ Tôi cần hai mươi giây. ☊ Dates and Time I want to say goodbye tonight. ☊ Tôi muốn nói tạm biệt vào tối nay. ☊ Dates and Time This year is the second year. ☊ Năm nay là năm thứ hai. ☊ Dates and Time He watches the clock every second. ☊ ☊ Dates and Time May is a long month. ☊ Tháng năm là một tháng dài. ☊ Dates and Time A minute has sixty seconds. ☊ Một phút có sáu mươi giây. ☊ Dates and Time I need sixty minutes while they need one hour. ☊ Tôi cần sáu mươi phút trong khi họ cần một giờ. ☊ Dates and Time January is the first month of the year. ☊ Tháng một là tháng đầu tiên của năm. ☊ Dates and Time A year has four seasons. ☊ Một năm có bốn mùa. ☊ Dates and Time His generation does not speak Vietnamese. ☊ Thế hệ của anh ấy không nói tiếng Việt. ☊ Dates and Time A millennium has one thousand years. ☊ Một thiên niên kỷ có một nghìn năm. ☊ Dates and Time You are their son. ☊ Bạn là con trai của họ. ☊ Family Which phone do you like most? ☊ Bạn thích cái điện thoại nào nhất? ☊ Comparison They need a person like you. ☊ Họ cần một người như bạn. ☊ Comparison There are five monkeys behind me. ☊ Có năm con khỉ ở phía sau tôi. ☊ Prepositions 1 There is a cat in front.(in the front) ☊ ☊ Prepositions 1 Our relatives are standing in front of the zoo. ☊ Họ hàng của chúng tôi đang đứngở phía trước sở thú. ☊ Prepositions 1 In which direction should we go? ☊ Chúng tôi nên đi hướng nào? ☊ Geography rainfall (precipitation) ☊ ☊ Geography Congratulations! ☊ Xin chúc mừng! ☊ Common Phrases 2 I want to congratulate her. ☊ Tôi muốn chúc mừng cô ấy. ☊ Common Phrases 2 Country / Nation ☊ Quốc gia ☊ Countries 1 How many nations do you know? ☊ Bạn biết bao nhiêu quốc gia? ☊ Countries 1 The truth needs protection. ☊ ☊ Nominalization Do you know her profession? ☊ Bạn biết nghề nghiệp của cô ấy không? ☊ Jobs 1 The songwriter does not like to watch tv. ☊ Nhạc sĩ không thích xem tivi. ☊ Jobs 1 I do not know their profession. ☊ Tôi không biết nghề nghiệp của họ. ☊ Jobs 1 He is a famous songwriter. ☊ ☊ Jobs 1 Twenty-one businessmen eat a cake. ☊ Hai mươi mốt doanh nhân ăn một cá ibánh. ☊ Jobs 1 The cook needs long spoons. ☊ Đầu bếp cần những chiếc muỗng dài. ☊ Jobs 1 We are not (the) monks. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải là những nhà sư. ☊ Jobs 1 The monk is listening to me. ☊ Nhà sư đang lắng nghe tôi. ☊ Jobs 1 Many monks are vegetarians (vegans). ☊ Nhiều nhà sư là người ăn chay. ☊ Jobs 1 They are about to watch television. ☊ Họ sắp xem tivi. ☊ Future You are about to be wrong. ☊ Bạn sắp sai. ☊ Future The competition ☊ Sự cạnh tranh ☊ Attributes The concentration (focus) ☊ Sự tập trung ☊ Attributes The personality ☊ tính cách ☊ Attributes I am a conservative person ( conservative) ☊ Tôi là một người bảo thủ. ☊ Attributes conservative ☊ bảo thủ ☊ Attributes My secretary is a diligent and independent person. ☊ ☊ Attributes My father is a smart person. ☊ Bố của tôi là một người thông minh. ☊ Attributes This cook is very professional. ☊ Đầu bếp này rất chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Attributes professional ☊ chuyên nghiệp ☊ Attributes I have a big (great) passion. ☊ Tôi có một đam mê lớn. ☊ Attributes passion ☊ đam mê ☊ Attributes My elder brother practices singing on Fridays. ☊ Anh tôi luyện tập hát vào những ngày thứ sáu. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Do you support me? ( 2, interjection) ☊ ☊ Verbs 2.5 Thanks for your support and cooperation. ☊ Cảm ơn vì sự hỗ trợ và sự hợp tác của bạn. ☊ Verbs 2.5 Does my answer satisfy your question? ☊ Câu trả lời của tôi có thoả mãn câu hỏi của bạn không? ☊ Verbs 2.5 They are keeping my son. ☊ Họ đang giữ con trai của tôi. ☊ Verbs 2.5 the dictionary ☊ Quyển từ điển ☊ Objects 2 dictionary ☊ từ điển ☊ Objects 2 monitor ☊ màn hình ☊ Objects 2 I sell balloons. ☊ Tôi bán bong bóng. ☊ Objects 2 balloon ☊ bong bóng ☊ Objects 2 They only have one egg. ☊ Họ chỉ có một quả trứng. ☊ Conjunctions 2 only ☊ chỉ1 ☊ Conjunctions 2 Once I love someone, I will make him happy. ☊ Một khi tôi yêu một ai đó, tôi sẽ làm anh ấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Conjunctions 2 once ☊ một khi ☊ Conjunctions 2 In addition, this scientist is American. ☊ Hơn nữa, nhà khoa học này là người Mỹ. ☊ Conjunctions 2 in addition ☊ hơn nữa ☊ Conjunctions 2 A lazy person will completely fail. ☊ Một người lười biếng sẽ hoàn toàn thất bại. ☊ Adverbs A leader needs to be a good person. ☊ Một nhà lãnh đạo cần phải là một người tốt. ☊ Modal Verbs throne ☊ ngôi ☊ Places The monks live in the pagoda. ☊ Những nhà sư sống ở chùa. ☊ Places prison ☊ nhà tù ☊ Places I am in prison. ☊ Tôi đang ở tù. ☊ Places prison ☊ tù ☊ Places This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places Where is the longest border? ☊ Biên giới dài nhất ở đâu? ☊ Places I need to go to the train station ☊ Tôi cần đi đến nhà ga. ☊ Places train station ☊ nhà ga ☊ Places She sees a phone at the bus stop. ☊ Cô ấy thấy một cái điện thoại ở trạm xe buýt. ☊ Places This is a famous region ☊ Đây là một vùng nổi tiếng. ☊ Places This tunnel is longer than I thought. ☊ Đường hầm này dài hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ Places half past one ☊ Một giờ rưỡi ☊ Places The son and the daughter ☊ Con trai và con gái ☊ Family You are their son. ☊ Bạn là con trai của họ. ☊ Family I will try Indonesian instant noodles. ☊ Tôi sẽ thử món mì ăn liền Indonesia. ☊ Countries 2 They say Indonesia has many dragons ☊ Họ nói nước Indonesia có nhiều con rồng. ☊ Countries 2 Indonesian ☊ indonesia ☊ Countries 2 I am not a conservative Danish person. ☊ Tôi không phải là một người Đan Mạch bảo thủ. ☊ Countries 2 This is a Greek dictionary. ☊ Đây là một cuốn từ điển Hy Lạp. ☊ Countries 2 Who invented the phone? ☊ Ai đã phát minh điện thoại? ☊ Past The luggage of the man is only a book. ☊ Hành lý của người đàn ông chỉ là một quyển sách. ☊ Travel You can go to the prison by bus. ☊ Bạn có thể đi đến nhà tù bằng xe buýt. ☊ Travel This city has two international hotels. ☊ Thành phố này có hai khách sạn quốc tế. ☊ Travel international ☊ quốc tế ☊ Travel We only have three domestic airports. ☊ Chúng tôi chỉ có ba sân bay nội địa. ☊ Travel I hope that he continues to study German. ☊ Tôi hy vọng là anh ấy tiếp tục học tiếng Đức. ☊ Verbs 3 The journalist does not want the child to continue writing. ☊ Nhà báo không muốn đứa trẻ tiếp tục viết. ☊ Verbs 3 continue ☊ tiếp tục ☊ Verbs 3 The lawyer assumes that the man is not honest. ☊ Người luật sư cho rằng người đàn ông không trung thực. ☊ 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 How can I contact you? ☊ Tôi có thể liên hệ bạn như thế nào? ☊ Verbs 3 contact ☊ liên hệ ☊ Verbs 3 It was done almost immediately. ☊ Nó đã được làm gần như ngay lập tức. ☊ Passive We were contacted by a famous man. ☊ Chúng ta đã được liên hệ bởi một người đàn ông nổi tiếng. ☊ Passive left (direction) ☊ trái ☊ Prepositions 2 What is on the bed? ☊ Cái gì ở trên cái giường? ☊ Prepositions 2 The cat is on the computer. ☊ Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. ☊ Prepositions 2 on ☊ trên ☊ Prepositions 2 He is on the left and she is on the right ☊ Anh ấy ở bên trái và cô ấy ở bên phải. ☊ Prepositions 2 right (direction) ☊ phải ☊ Prepositions 2 I do not like this program on the television. ☊ Tôi không thích chương trình này trên tivi. ☊ Education education ☊ sự giáo dục ☊ Education I have a presentation. ☊ Tôi có một bài thuyết trình. ☊ Education We will have a presentation tomorrow. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bài thuyết trình vào ngày mai. ☊ Education presentation ☊ bài thuyết trình ☊ Education Only a little bit. ☊ Chỉ một chút. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to me, you are more famous. ☊ So với tôi, bạn nổi tiếng hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to that apple, this appleis more delicious. ☊ So voi qua tao do, qua tao nay ngon hon. ☊ Common Phrases 3 In comparison to you I am more friendly. ☊ So với bạn, tôi thân thiện hơn. ☊ Common Phrases 3 in comparison to ☊ so với ☊ Common Phrases 3 She is poor but honest. ☊ Cô ấy nghèo mà trung thực. ☊ Common Phrases 3 oneself ☊ tự ☊ Common Phrases 3 by oneself ☊ tự mình ☊ Common Phrases 3 oneself ☊ bản thân ☊ Common Phrases 3 Everone hopes that she will win. ☊ Mọi người hy vọng cô ấy sẽ thắng. ☊ Determiners everyone ☊ Mọi người ☊ Determiners hey should ask someone. ☊ Họ nên hỏi một ai đó. ☊ Determiners Someone took my bicycle. ☊ Một ai đó đã lấy chiếc xe đạp của tôi. ☊ Determiners someone ☊ ai đó. ☊ Determiners Which relationship are they talking about? ☊ Họ đang nói về mối quan hệ nào? ☊ People relationship ☊ mối quan hệ ☊ People The committee will start to work next month. ☊ Uỷ ban sẽ bắt đầu làm việc vào tháng sau. ☊ People The committee is having a discussion about the population of the country. ☊ Uỷ ban đang thảo luận về dân số của quốc gia ☊ People Friendship is an important relationship. ☊ Tình bạn là một mối quan hệ quan trọng. ☊ People I always appreciate the international friendship between them. ☊ Tôi luôn đánh giá cao tình bạn quốc tế giữa họ. ☊ People The conference will end tonight. ☊ Hội thảo sẽ kết thúc tối nay. ☊ People The conference ends at two to two. ☊ Hội thảo kết thúc lúc hai giờ kém hai. ☊ People conference ☊ Hội thảo ☊ People China has the greatest population of the world. ☊ Trung Quốc có dân số lớn nhất trên thế giới. ☊ People What is the population of Vietnam? ☊ Dân số của Việt Nam là bao nhiêu? ☊ People population ☊ dân số ☊ People The secretary received the gift from the co-workers on Wednesday. ☊ Người thư ký đã nhận được quà từ các đồng nghiệp vào thứ tư. ☊ People You are using the latest version. ☊ Bạn đang dùng phiên bản mới nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai mươi chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That famous book has twenty-nine versions. ☊ Cuốn sách nổi tiếng đó có hai chín phiên bản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 version ☊ phiên bản ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The content of the test is very hard. ☊ Nội dung của bài kiểm tra rất khó. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 content ☊ Nội dung ☊ Abstract Objects 1 I have a solution. ☊ Tôi có một giải pháp. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That is the final solution. ☊ Đó là giải pháp cuối cùng. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 solution ☊ giải pháp ☊ Abstract Objects 1 protection ☊ sự bảo vệ ☊ Abstract Objects 1 You only have one wish. ☊ Bạn chỉ có một điều ước. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 That opportunity only comes once. ☊ Cơ hội đó chỉ đến một lần. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The situation changed. ☊ Tình hình đã thay đổi. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 situation ☊ Tình hình ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The shortest answer is action. ☊ Câu trả lời ngắn nhất là hành động. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 We do not agree with your actions. ☊ Chúng tôi không đồng ý với những hành động của bạn. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 action ☊ hành động ☊ Abstract Objects 1 It is a new phenonemon. ☊ Nó là một hiện tượng mới. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Who can explain these phenomenons? ☊ Ai có thể giải thích những hiện tượng này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 phenomenon ☊ hiện tượng ☊ Abstract Objects 1 What attracts everyone? ☊ Cái gì thu hút mọi người? ☊ Verbs 4 This flight will only last two hours. ☊ Chuyến bay này sẽ chỉ kéo dài 2 tiếng. ☊ Verbs 4 Your luggage contains alcohol. ☊ Hành lý của bạn chứa rượu. ☊ Verbs 4 contain ☊ chứa ☊ Verbs 4 Please contact the bank when your credit card expires. ☊ Làm ơn liên hệ ngân hàng khi thẻ tín dụng của bạn hết hạn. ☊ Verbs 4 My wife always controls everything. ☊ Vợ của tôi luôn kiểm soát mọi thứ. ☊ Verbs 4 control ☊ kiểm soát ☊ Verbs 4 District three will join district one. ☊ Quận ba sẽ gia nhập vào quận một. ☊ Verbs 4 Which animal has the longest tail? ☊ Động vật nào có cái đuôi dài nhất? ☊ Animals 2 There is a big spider on the tablet. ☊ Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. ☊ Animals 2 How do you have my information? ☊ Làm thế nào bạn có thông tin của tôi? ☊ Communication I need to contact him to get the information. ☊ Tôi cần liên hệ anh ấy để lấy thông tin. ☊ Communication information ☊ thông tin ☊ Communication This is a famous international forum. ☊ Đây là một diễn đàn quốc tế nổi tiếng. ☊ Communication The communication network of the world ☊ Mạng lưới truyền thông của thế giới ☊ Communication communication ☊ truyền thông ☊ Communication I need someone to repair the network for me. ☊ Tôi cần một ai đó sửa mạng cho tôi. ☊ Communication This is an online program for everybody. ☊ Đây là một chương trình trực tuyến cho mọi người. ☊ Communication You can send me an online message. ☊ Bạn có thể gửi tôi một tin nhắn trực tuyến. ☊ Communication online ☊ trực tuyến ☊ Communication My computer does not connect with the Internet. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không kết nối với Internet. ☊ Communication This forum connects with that forum via Internet. ☊ Diễn đàn này kết nối với diễn đàn kia bằng Internet. ☊ Communication connect ☊ kết nối ☊ Communication They are international reporters. ☊ Họ là những phóng viên quốc tế. ☊ Communication Which channel are they watching on television? ☊ Họ đang xem kênh nào trên tivi? ☊ Communication moon ☊ Mặt Trăng ☊ Nature Can the stone walk? ☊ Hòn đá có thể đi bộ không? ☊ Nature stone ☊ Hòn đá ☊ Nature There are many flowers and trees on that hill. ☊ Có nhiều hoa và cây trên ngọn đồikia. ☊ Nature The children play with the stones in the park. ☊ Những đứa trẻ chơi với các hòn đá trong công viên. ☊ Nature This is an environment-friendly phone. ☊ Đây là một cái điện thoại thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature environment-friendly ☊ thân thiện với môi trường. ☊ Nature You are my only friend. ☊ Ban la nguoi ban duy nhat cua toi. ☊ Adjectives 2 only ☊ duy nhat ☊ Adjectives 2 I am a strong person. ☊ Tôi là một người mạnh mẽ. ☊ Adjectives 2 strong ☊ mạnh mẽ ☊ Adjectives 2 She is a calm person ☊ Cô ấy là một người bình tĩnh. ☊ Adjectives 2 Our solution is not efficient. ☊ Giải pháp của chúng tôi không hiệu quả. ☊ Adjectives 2 He is not the suitable person for our team. ☊ Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2 We are looking for suitable solutions. ☊ Chúng tôi đang tìm những giải pháp thích hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2 You had very particular solutions for this problem. ☊ Bạn đã có những giải pháp rất cụ thể cho vấn đề này. ☊ Adjectives 2 Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2 personal hygiene ☊ Vệ sinh cá nhân ☊ Miscellaneous personal ☊ cá nhân ☊ Miscellaneous We bought ten coconuts. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua mười trái dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous There is a coconut tree behind my house. ☊ Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous They sell coconut water. ☊ Họ bán nước dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous coconut ☊ trái dừa ☊ Miscellaneous It is not intentional. ☊ Không phải cố tình. ☊ Miscellaneous intentional ☊ cố tình ☊ Miscellaneous She gifts me a coconut branch. ☊ Cô ấy tặng tôi một cành dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous She studies economics. ☊ Cô ấy học kinh tế. ☊ Politics economics. ☊ kinh tế ☊ Politics They want to develop university education. ☊ Họ muốn phát triển giáo dục đại học. ☊ Politics What is your opinion? ☊ Ý kiến của bạn là gì? ☊ Politics opinion ☊ Ý kiến ☊ Politics Everyone can vote. ☊ Mọi người đều có thể bỏ phiếu. ☊ Politics Nobody needs an international election. ☊ Không ai cần một cuộc bầu cử quốc tế. ☊ Politics They feel disappointed about the result of the election. ☊ Họ cảm thấy thất vọng về kết quả của cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Politics election ☊ cuộc bầu cử ☊ Politics How do you define corruption? ☊ Bạn định nghĩa tham nhũng như thế nào? ☊ Politics corruption ☊ tham nhũng ☊ Politics The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. ☊ Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics Congress ☊ Quốc hội ☊ Politics Which country does not have a constitution? ☊ Nước nào không có hiến pháp? ☊ Politics constitution ☊ hiến pháp ☊ Politics This will be an important speech in this election. ☊ Đây sẽ là một bài diễn văn quan trọng trong cuộc bầu cử này. ☊ Politics economic crisis ☊ Khủng hoảng kinh tế ☊ Politics economic ☊ kinh tế ☊ Politics They are having a conflict. ☊ Họ đang có một cuộc xung đột. ☊ Politics This conflict is a threat for the world peace. ☊ Cuộc xung đột này là một mối đe doạ với hoà bình thế giới. ☊ Politics conflict ☊ cuộc xung đột ☊ Politics If the President does not resign, we will go on strike ☊ Nếu Tổng thống không từ chức, chúng tôi sẽ đình công. ☊ Politics go on strike ☊ đình công ☊ Politics The American government has many economic development plans. ☊ Chính phủ Mỹ có nhiều kế hoạch phát triển kinh tế. ☊ Politics The wealth of that politician is the result of corruption. ☊ Sự giàu có của chính trị gia đó là kết quả của tham nhũng. ☊ Politics The workers decide to go on strike. ☊ Những công nhân quyết định đình công. ☊ Politics Yes, that is our final decision. ☊ Vâng, đó là quyết định cuối cùng của chúng tôi. ☊ Politics The army must protect the national sovereignty. ☊ Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. ☊ Politics national sovereignty ☊ Chủ quyền quốc gia ☊ Politics My team will win the championship. ☊ Đội của tôi sẽ thắng chức vô địch. ☊ Sports championship ☊ chức vô địch ☊ Sports My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. ☊ Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Sports With music we are one. ☊ Với nhạc, chúng tôi là một. ☊ Arts His song about fashion is being listened to a lot. ☊ Bài hát của anh ấy về thời trang đang được nghe rất nhiều. ☊ Arts fashion ☊ Thời trang ☊ Arts Who wrote this song? ☊ Ai đã viết bài hát này? ☊ Arts song ☊ bài hát ☊ Arts What is the value of this collection? ☊ Giá trị của bộ sưu tập này là gì? ☊ Arts collection ☊ bộ sưu tập ☊ Arts The concert started twenty minutes ago. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc đã bắt đầu hai mươi phút trước. ☊ Arts concert ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc ☊ Arts I will win that competition ☊ Tôi sẽ thắng cuộc thi đó. ☊ Arts competition ☊ cuộc thi ☊ Arts We must protect the natural environment. ☊ Chúng tôi phải bảo vệ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts natural environment ☊ môi trường thiên nhiên ☊ Arts environment ☊ môi trường ☊ Arts attention ☊ Sự chú ý ☊ Abstract Objects 2 How many religions are there in the world? ☊ Có bao nhiêu tôn giáo trên thế giới? ☊ Abstract Objects 2 religion ☊ tôn giáo ☊ Abstract Objects 2 He loves her only because of personal benefit. ☊ Anh ấy yêu cô ấy chỉ vì lợi ích cán hân. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Please do not tell anyone about this secret. ☊ Làm ơn đừng nói cho bất kỳ ai về bí mật này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Tell me her position. ☊ Nói cho tôi vị trí của cô ấy. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 position ☊ vị trí ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This is our only event. ☊ Đây là sự kiện duy nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Everyone has fear. ☊ Tất cả mọi người đều có sự sợ hãi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 There will be only one consequence. ☊ Sẽ chỉ có một hậu quả duy nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 consequence ☊ hậu quả ☊ Abstract Objects 2 That is a tradition here. ☊ Đó là một truyền thống ở đây. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 tradition ☊ truyền thống ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Our only responsibility is to build peace. ☊ Trách nhiệm duy nhất của chúng tôi là xây dựng hoà bình. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 responsibility ☊ Trách nhiệm ☊ Abstract Objects 2 The condition of the zoo is very bad. ☊ Trạng thái của sở thú rất tệ. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 condition ☊ Trạng thái ☊ Abstract Objects 2 honor and responsibility ☊ Danh dự và trách nhiệm ☊ Abstract Objects 2 honor ☊ Danh dự ☊ Abstract Objects 2 CF (honorific for certain persons ) ☊ vị ☊ Classifiers 2 This university has an international research institute. ☊ Đại học này có một viện nghiên cứu quốc tế. ☊ Classifiers 2 CF (institutions) ☊ viện ☊ Classifiers 2 That is not a constitution. ☊ Đó không phải là một bản hiến pháp. ☊ Classifiers 2 I have a long sleep. ☊ Tôi có một giấc ngủ dài. ☊ Classifiers 2 The singer sang thirty-three songs. ☊ Ca sĩ đã hát ba mươi ba bài hát. ☊ Classifiers 2 CF ( units, songs) ☊ bài ☊ Classifiers 2 Who put two billion flowers in my bedroom? ☊ Ai đã để hai tỷ đoá hoa trong phòng ngủ của tôi? ☊ Classifiers 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 Those two arms are very strong. ☊ Hai cánh tay đó rất khoẻ. ☊ Medical tongue ☊ lưỡi ☊ Medical The analysis of this theory is wrong. ☊ Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. ☊ Science Is the distance from the Earth to the Sun long? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Trái Đất đến Mặt Trời dài không? ☊ Science Love does not need definition. ☊ Tình yêu không cần định nghĩa. ☊ Science Peace is not a temporary solution. ☊ Hoà bình không phải là một giải pháp tạm thời. ☊ Science five meters in a second ☊ Năm mét trong một giây ☊ Science one hundred meters ☊ Một trăm mét ☊ Science Many math concepts also appear in physics. ☊ Nhiều khái niệm môn toán cũng xuất hiện trong môn vật lý. ☊ Science I do not agree with this conclusion. ☊ Tôi không đồng ý với kết luận này. ☊ Science conclusion ☊ kết luận ☊ Science money ☊ tiền ☊ Economics I want to have two billion dong. ☊ Tôi muốn có hai tỷ đồng. ☊ Economics dong ☊ đồng ☊ Economics The bank has many transactions every day. ☊ Ngân hàng có nhiều giao dịch mỗi ngày. ☊ Economics transaction ☊ giao dịch ☊ Economics The globalization is a popular trend of the modern world. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá là một xu thế phổ biến của thế giới hiện đại. ☊ Economics The teacher tells the students about the globalization. ☊ Giáo viên nói cho những học sinh về sự toàn cầu hoá. ☊ Economics Globalization helps travel to become simple. ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá giúp du lịch trở nên đơn giản. ☊ Economics globalization ☊ Sự toàn cầu hoá ☊ Economics The stock market always contains many risks. ☊ Thị trường chứng khoán luôn chứa nhiều rủi ro. ☊ Economics business contract ☊ hợp đồng kinh doanh ☊ Economics contract ☊ hợp đồng ☊ Economics She only likes famous brands. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ thích các nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng. ☊ Economics Why do you want to work for this multi-national company? ☊ Tại sao bạn muốn làm cho công ty đa quốc gia này? ☊ Economics My father works in a multi-national company. ☊ Bố của tôi làm ở một công ty đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics multi-national company ☊ công ty đa quốc gia ☊ Economics multi-national ☊ đa quốc gia ☊ Economics This is a multi-national organisation. ☊ Đây là một tổ chức đa quốc gia. ☊ Economics Vietnam wants to become a member of the World Economics Organisation ☊ Việt Nam muốn trở thành một thành viên của tổ chức kinh tế thế giới. ☊ Economics organisation ☊ tổ chức ☊ Economics Both Germany and France participate in that multinational organisation. ☊ Cả nước Đức và nước Pháp tham gia tổ chức đa quốc gia đó. ☊ Economics Every organisation needs profit to exist and develop. ☊ Mọi tổ chức cần lợi nhuận để tồntại và phát triển. ☊ Economics He only cares about the profit. ☊ Anh ấy chỉ quan tâm về lợi nhuận. ☊ Economics We will have a discussion about that matter in this meeting. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ thảo luận về vấn đề đó trong cuộc họp này. ☊ Economics We do not take money from this fund. ☊ Chúng tôi không lấy tiền từ quỹ này. ☊ Economics Will they buy this corporation? ☊ Họ sẽ mua tập đoàn này? ☊ Economics I have an interview to participate in this corporation. ☊ Tôi có một cuộc phỏng vấn để tham gia tập đoàn này. ☊ Economics corporation ☊ tập đoàn ☊ Economics His coporation has a big investment fund. ☊ Tập đoàn của anh ấy có một quỹ đầu tư lớn. ☊ Economics That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. ☊ Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. ☊ Economics Does your school teach astronomy? ☊ Trường của bạn dạy thiên văn họckhông? ☊ Astronomy astronomy ☊ thiên văn học ☊ Astronomy The air aon Venus is very hot. ☊ Không khí trên Sao Kim rất nóng. ☊ Astronomy There is no water on Venus and Mercury. ☊ Không có nước trên Sao Kim và Sao Thuỷ. ☊ Astronomy My son is very obedient. ☊ Con trai của tôi rất ngoan. ☊ Adjectives 3 The world economy is not stable. ☊ Kinh tế thế giới không ổn định. ☊ Adjectives 3 lonesome town ☊ Thị trấn cô đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 lonesome ☊ đơn ☊ Adjectives 3 You are really wonderful! ☊ Bạn thật tuyệt vời! ☊ Adjectives 3 What a wonderful world! ☊ Thật là một thế giới tuyệt vời! ☊ Adjectives 3 wonderful ☊ tuyệt vời ☊ Adjectives 3 I feel very proud because Ihave a wonderful mother. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy rất tự hào vì tôi cómột người mẹ tuyệt vời. ☊ Adjectives 3 He is a very strange person. ☊ Anh ấy là một người rất lạ. ☊ Adjectives 3 In front of us is a solid bridge. ☊ Phía trước chúng tôi là một cây cầu vững chắc. ☊ Adjectives 3 How to build a solid relationship? ☊ Làm sao để xây dựng một mối quan hệ vững chắc? ☊ Adjectives 3 You belong to me. ☊ Bạn thuộc về tôi. ☊ Verbs 5 belong to ☊ thuộc về ☊ Verbs 5 She mentions you. ☊ Cô ấy nhắc đến bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 I will never mention your opinion. ☊ Tôi sẽ không bao giờ nhắc đến ý kiến của bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 mention ☊ nhắc đến ☊ Verbs 5 Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5 You need to postpone this transaction. ☊ Bạn cần phải hoãn giao dịch này. ☊ Verbs 5 They do not want to postpone the election. ☊ Họ không muốn hoãn cuộc bầu cử. ☊ Verbs 5 This contract was postponed. ☊ Hợp đồng này đã bị hoãn. ☊ Verbs 5 postpone ☊ hoãn ☊ Verbs 5 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 The children want to uphold their tradition. ☊ Những đứa trẻ muốn phát huy truyền thống của mình. ☊ Verbs 5 This contract will constrain you. ☊ Hợp đồng này sẽ ràng buộc bạn. ☊ Verbs 5 constrain ☊ ràng buộc ☊ Verbs 5 Your company loses that contract. ☊ Công ty của bạn mất hợp đồng đó. ☊ 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 Form an organisation. ☊ Hình thành một tổ chức ☊ Verbs 5 Family and school help a child to form personality. ☊ Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. ☊ Verbs 5 conical hat ☊ Nón lá ☊ History Saigon used to be the capital of South Vietnam. ☊ Sài Gòn đã từng là thủ đô của Nam Việt Nam. ☊ History Saigon ☊ Sài Gòn ☊ History Our traditional custom ☊ Phong tục truyền thống củachúng tôi ☊ History lucky money ☊ Tiền lì xì ☊ History This is a national heritage ☊ Đây là một di sản quốc gia. ☊ History national heritage ☊ di sản quốc gia ☊ History That girl wears Ao dai and conical hat. ☊ Cô gái đó mặc áo dài và đội nón lá. ☊ History civilizations ☊ Những nền văn minh ☊ History They want to research about four ancient civilizations. ☊ Họ muốn nghiên cứu về bốn nền văn minh cổ. ☊ History civilization ☊ nền văn minh ☊ History The dragon appears in Vietnamese mythology. ☊ Rồng xuất hiện trong thần thoại Việt Nam. ☊ History The Gulf of Tonkin ☊ Vịnh Bắc Bộ ☊ History Vietnamese bronze drum ☊ Trống đồng Việt Nam ☊ History However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit ☊ Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. ☊ History Confucianism originates from China and has great influence in Vietnamese s ☊ Đạo Khổng bắt nguồn từ Trung Quốc và có ảnh hưởng lớn trong xã hội Việt Nam. ☊ History Confucianism ☊ Đạo Khổng ☊ History Many Vietnamese only worship their ancestors. ☊ Nhiều người Việt Nam chỉ thờ tổ tiên của họ. ☊ History Buddhism or other religions should not be influenced by politics. ☊ Đạo Phật hay những tôn giáo khác không nên bị ảnh hưởng bởi chính trị. ☊ History revolution ☊ Cách mạng ☊ History The inequality in colonial society is the cause of the revolution. ☊ Sự bất bình đẳng trong xã hội thuộc địa là nguyên nhân của cách mạng. ☊ History This country is not a colony ☊ Đất nước này không phải là một thuộc địa. ☊ History How many colonies did the United States have? ☊ Nước Mỹ đã có bao nhiêu thuộc địa? ☊ History Vietnam used to be a French colony. ☊ Việt Nam đã từng là một thuộc địa Pháp. ☊ History colony ☊ thuộc địa ☊ History We want to learn about colonial exploitation. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn tìm hiểu về sự bóc lột thuộc địa. ☊ History the classes and the exploitation ☊ Các giai cấp và sự bóc lột ☊ History exploitation ☊ sự bóc lột ☊ History colonial ☊ thuộc địa ☊ History We belong to the working class. ☊ Chúng tôi thuộc về giai cấp công nhân. ☊ History When their country was unified, millions of people smiled and millions of ☊ Khi quốc gia của họ được thống nhất, triệu người đã cười và triệungười khác đã khóc. ☊ History Why are we imprisoned? ☊ Tại sao chúng tôi bị bắt giam? ☊ History imprison ☊ bắt giam ☊ History He has a big vision. ☊ Anh ấy có tầm nhìn lớn. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 vision ☊ tầm nhìn ☊ Abstract Objects 3 There are many applications in my computer. ☊ Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 application ☊ ứng dụng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the foundation for a happy family? ☊ Nền tảng cho một gia đình hạnh phúc là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Is your house built on a solid foundation? ☊ Nhà của bạn có được xây dựng trên một nền tảng vững chắc không? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 solid foundation ☊ nền tảng vững chắc ☊ Abstract Objects 3 foundation ☊ Nền tảng ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is your reason? ☊ Lý do của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 He always has many reasons. ☊ Anh ấy luôn có rất nhiều lý do. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 reason ☊ Lý do ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Your decision created a serious consequence. ☊ Quyết định của bạn đã tạo ra một hệ quả nghiêm trọng. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 What is the consequence? ☊ Hệ quả là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 consequence ☊ hệ quả ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Morality is the solid foundation of man. ☊ Đạo đức là nền tảng vững chắc của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Do you have conscience? ☊ Bạn có lương tâm không? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 My conscience does not allow this. ☊ Lương tâm của tôi không cho phép việc này. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 The foundation of morality starts from conscience. ☊ Nền tảng của đạo đức bắt đầu từ lương tâm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 conscience ☊ lương tâm ☊ Abstract Objects 3 In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 This base belongs to us. ☊ Căn cứ này thuộc về chúng tôi. ☊ Military Our most powerful weapon is literature. ☊ Vũ khí mạnh mẽ nhất của chúngtôi là văn học. ☊ Military Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military weapon ☊ Vũ khí ☊ Military The pigs declare war on the farmers. ☊ Những con heo tuyên chiến với những người nông dân. ☊ Military declare war on ☊ tuyên chiến với ☊ Military That secret military operation is very secret ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự bí mật đó rất bí mật. ☊ Military military operation ☊ Chiến dịch quân sự ☊ Military operation ☊ quân sự ☊ Military He would rather surrender than become a prisoner. ☊ Anh ấy thà đầu hàng còn hơn trở thành một tù binh. ☊ Military prisoner ☊ tù binh ☊ Military They are aiming on me. ☊ Họ đang nhắm vào tôi. ☊ Military The cat is aiming ist weapon at me. ☊ Con mèo đang nhắm vũ khí của nó vào tôi. ☊ Military That is their son in an uniform. ☊ Đó là con trai của họ trong một bộ quân phục. ☊ Military Both countries invest all the weapons they have into this battle. ☊ Cả hai quốc gia đầu tư tất cả vũ khí họ có vào trận chiến này. ☊ Military The commander wants to mobilize everyone. ☊ Chỉ huy muốn huy động tất cả mọi người. ☊ Military everyone ☊ tất cả mọi ngườ ☊ Military He is singing about battalion 307. ☊ Anh ấy đang hát về tiểu đoàn ba trăm lẻ bảy. ☊ Military They send a battalion to find the commander's cat. ☊ Họ gửi một tiểu đoàn để tìm con mèo của người chỉ huy. ☊ Military battalion ☊ tiểu đoàn ☊ Military stand one's gound ☊ cố thủ ☊ Military an armored battalion ☊ Một tiểu đoàn thiết giáp ☊ Military i think my cat has nuclear weapons. ☊ Tôi nghĩ con mèo của tôi có vũ khí hạt nhân. ☊ Military The human race needs love or nuclear weapons or both. ☊ Loài người cần tình yêu hoặc vũ khí hạt nhân, hoặc cả hai. ☊ Military nuclear weapon ☊ vũ khí hạt nhân ☊ Military They sell a missile to that terrorist organisation. ☊ Họ bán một tên lửa cho tổ chức khủng bố đó. ☊ Military terrorist organisation ☊ tổ chức khủng bố ☊ Military That decision haunted the nurse to death. ☊ Quyết định đó đã ám người y tá cho tới chết. ☊ Paranormality heaven on Earth ☊ Thiên đường trên Trái Đất. ☊ Paranormality hell on Earth ☊ Địa ngục trên Trái Đất. ☊ Paranormality My mother is a superstitious person. ☊ Mẹ của tôi là một người mê tín. ☊ Paranormality A fortune teller said that I would cry tonight and smile tomorrow morning. ☊ Thầy bói đã nói là tôi sẽ khóc tối nay và cười vào sáng ngày mai. ☊ Paranormality He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality incarnation ☊ kiếp ☊ Paranormality This is a revolution. ☊ Đây là một cuộc cách mạng. ☊ Classifier 3.1 This is the education we need. ☊ Đây là nền giáo dục chúng tôi cần. ☊ Classifier 3.1 developped economies ☊ Những nền kinh tế phát triển ☊ Classifier 3.1 CF (education, economy) ☊ nền ☊ Classifier 3.1 They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1 She is an agile person. ☊ Cô ấy là một người nhanh nhẹn. ☊ Reduplicative Words A lucrative contract. ☊ Một hợp đồng béo bở ☊ Reduplicative Words I always wants to scold someone whenever I think about that monkey. ☊ Tôi luôn muốn gắt gỏng một ai đó mỗi khi tôi nghĩ về con khỉ đó. ☊ Reduplicative Words Nobody likes a rude person ☊ Không ai thích một người cộc cằn. ☊ Reduplicative Words rude person ☊ một người cộc cằn ☊ Reduplicative Words No one can suppress the truth. ☊ Không ai có thể bưng bít sự thật. ☊ Reduplicative Words The songwriter grumbles while walking. ☊ Vị nhạc sĩ cằn nhằn trong khi đi bộ. ☊ Reduplicative Words I see the cat on a dusty table. ☊ Tôi thấy con mèo trên một cái bàn bụi bặm. ☊ Reduplicative Words No one can lure you, if you do not agree with them. ☊ Không ai có thể dụ dỗ bạn nếu bạnkhông đồng ý với họ. ☊ Reduplicative Words I want a more mature relationship ☊ Tôi muốn một mối quan hệ chín chắn hơn. ☊ Reduplicative Words She is unconcerned with my care. ☊ Cô ấy dửng dưng với sự quan tâm của tôi. ☊ Reduplicative Words Do not be unconcerned with the pain of other people. ☊ Đừng dửng dưng với sự đau đớn của người khác. ☊ Reduplicative Words unconcerned ☊ dửng dưng ☊ Reduplicative Words Your nonsensical speech makes me laugh. ☊ Bài diễn văn vớ vẩn của bạn làm tôi cười. ☊ Reduplicative Words nonsensical ☊ vớ vẩn ☊ Reduplicative Words I give up on your problem. ☊ Tôi bó tay với vấn đề của bạn. ☊ Informal Expressions The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions He brags that he can walk on the surface of water. ☊ Anh ấy nổ là anh ấy có thể đi trên mặt nước. ☊ Informal Expressions detonating ☊ nổ ☊ Informal Expressions a crazy person ☊ người dở hơi ☊ Informal Expressions He is broke because his wife took all his money. ☊ Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions Last month that comedian bought one hundred rabbits and now he is broke. ☊ háng trước, diễn viên hài đó mua một trăm con thỏ và bây giờ anh ấy bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions You make me wait for a very long time. ☊ Bạn làm tôi chờ dài cổ! ☊ Informal Expressions I love her opinionatedness. ☊ Tôi yêu sự cứng đầu của cô ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions opinionatedness ☊ sự cứng đầu ☊ Informal Expressions Calm and confident ☊ Bình tĩnh và tự tin ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 They are confident their army will win. ☊ Họ tự tin quân đội của họ sẽ thắng. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 confident ☊ tự tin ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 When you forgive everyone, you will feel happy. ☊ Khi bạn tha thứ cho mọi người, bạn sẽ cảm thấy hạnh phúc. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 He hesitate to love her passionately. ☊ Anh ấy lưỡng lự yêu cô ấy một cách nồng nàn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionately ☊ một cách nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 passionate ☊ nồng nàn ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 Are you here on vacation? Bạn đi du lịch ở đây à? * 005 She works on the computer. Cô ấy làm việc với máy vi tính. * 015 The roof is on top. Ở trên là mái nhà. * 019 Do you cook on an electric or a gas stove? Bạn nấu bằng điện hay bằng ga? * 021 Are you grilling the vegetables on this grill? Bạn nướng rau ở trên lò này à? * 021 Yes, mostly on business trips. Có, đa số là đi công tác. * 024 But now we’re on holiday. Nhưng bây giờ thì chúng tôi đi du lịch. * 024 I suggest that we meet on the weekend. Tôi đề nghị, chúng ta gặp nhau vào cuối tuần. * 026 Go on a city tour. Bạn hãy đi một chuyến vòng quanh thành phố. * 027 Go on a harbour / harbor (am.) tour. Bạn hãy đi quanh bến cảng. * 027 We’re on the wrong road. Chúng tôi nhầm đường rồi. * 039 Then turn into the first street on your right. Rồi bạn rẽ phải đường thứ nhất. * 042 Is the market open on Sundays? Chợ có mở cửa chủ nhật không? * 044 Is the fair open on Mondays? Triển lãm / hội chợ có mở cửa thứ hai không? * 044 Is the exhibition open on Tuesdays? Cuộc trưng bày có mở cửa thứ ba không? * 044 Is the zoo open on Wednesdays? Sở thú có mở cửa thứ tư không? * 044 Is the museum open on Thursdays? Viện bảo tàng có mở cửa thứ năm không? * 044 Is the gallery open on Fridays? Phòng tranh có mở cửa thứ sáu không? * 044 What’s on TV this evening? Buổi tối hôm nay có gì ở trên vô tuyến? * 046 But the book on which the film was based was better. Nhưng quyển sách về phim này hay hơn. * 047 What is on TV? Ở trên vô tuyến có gì? * 051 There is a football / soccer (am.) match on now. Hiện giờ có một cuộc thi đấu bóng đá. * 051 The doctor is on his way. Bác sĩ đến ngay lập tức. * 059 Lie down on the examining table. Bạn hãy nằm lên giường! * 059 No, only on the weekend. Chưa, cuối tuần cơ. * 067 But I will be back on Sunday. Nhưng mà chủ nhật tôi đã về rồi. * 067 The clock hangs on the wall. Đồng hồ treo trên tường. * 069 The pictures are on the CD. Mấy bức / tấm ảnh ở trong đĩa CD. * 076 Did he come on time? He could not come on time. Anh ấy đã đến đúng giờ không? Anh ấy đã không đến được đúng giờ. * 084 Why could you not come on time? Tại sao bạn đã không đến được đúng giờ? * 084 I could not come on time because there were no buses. Tôi đã không đến được đúng giờ, bởi vì xe buýt không chạy. * 084 I was talking on the phone all the time. Tôi đã gọi điện thoại suốt. * 085 When do you go on holiday? Bao giờ bạn đi du lịch? * 096 I overslept; otherwise I’d have been on time. Tôi đã ngủ quên, nếu không tôi đã đến đúng giờ. * 098 I missed the bus; otherwise I’d have been on time. Tôi đã bị lỡ xe buýt, nếu không tôi đã đến đúng giờ. * 098 I didn’t find the way / I got lost; otherwise I’d have been on time. Tôi đã không tìm thấy đường, nếu không tôi đã đến đúng giờ. * 098 The train was on time, but too full. Tàu hỏa tuy đến sớm, nhưng mà đông người quá. * 100 like: on → →
Hold on (a second)! ☊ Khoan đã! ☊ there is no life on the moon ☊ Không có sự sống trên Trăng ☊ Nom (old Vietnamese writing system based on Chinese characters) ☊ Nôm ☊ security on the march ☊ an toàn lúc di chuyền ☊ he has come here, reportedly on business ☊ anh ta đến đây, nói là có việc ☊ book on military tactics, military manual ☊ binh thư ☊ (older) male cousin on the maternal side or on the paternal aunt’s side ☊ biểu huynh ☊ (younger) female cousin on the maternal side or on the paternal aunt’s side ☊ biểu muội ☊ to vote on a law ☊ biểu quyết luật ☊ (younger) male cousin on the maternal side or on the parental aunt’s side ☊ biểu đệ ☊ (older) female cousin on the maternal side or on the paternal aunt’s side ☊ biệu tỉ ☊ to sell on commission ☊ buôn hàng xách ☊ to hang on to, clutch, cling ☊ bám ☊ to follow close or hard on somebody’s heels ☊ bám sát ☊ hold on to (a military position) ☊ bám trụ ☊ to sell on credit ☊ bán chịu ☊ to sell at a low or reduced price, sell cheaply or on the cheap ☊ bán rẻ ☊ for one’s life, as if one’s life depended on it ☊ bán sống bán chất ☊ news articles posted on a fence (usually in villages) ☊ báo liếp ☊ to (go on a) strike ☊ bãi công ☊ outdoors, outside, outer, on the outside, exterior; without ☊ bên ngoài ☊ in, inside, inner, within, on the inside, indoors, interior ☊ bên trong ☊ newspaper (posted on a wall) ☊ bích báo ☊ to swim on one’s back ☊ bơi ngửa ☊ to limp, travel on rough road ☊ bước thấp bước cao ☊ stages on the road traversed, past stage ☊ bước đường ☊ not to have fortune on one’s side ☊ bạc đức ☊ at that time, on that occasion, then ☊ bấy giờ ☊ rocking in the wind, floating on water ☊ bập bà bập bồng ☊ to card cotton, keep on playing (badly), grind out ☊ bật bông ☊ to come on (light) ☊ bật lên ☊ to turn on, switch on a light ☊ bật đèn ☊ to turn on the lights ☊ bật đèn lên ☊ to fire on (but miss) ☊ bắn hụt ☊ (of child) hang on or around ☊ bện hơi ☊ (1) to sit on the ground (2) silly, stupid ☊
bệt ☊ to default on a loan, on one’s loans ☊ bị vỡ nợ ☊ because of, on account of, by (means of) ☊ bởi ☊ to intervene on behalf of political prisoners ☊ can thiệp cho tù nhân chính trị ☊ revengeful and bent on recoup one’s losses (like a bad loser), con ☊ cay cú ☊ to souse (liquid food) on rice ☊ chan ☊ to souse soup on rice ☊ chan canh ☊ in the last analysis, on the whole ☊ chung quy ☊ ripened on the tree ☊ chín cây ☊ to be in the clouds, be on cloud nine ☊ chín tầng mây ☊ to pay attention to, concentrate on Europe ☊ chú tâm đến vùng Âu Châu ☊ care, attention, supervision; to see to, look after, take care of, attend on (upon), care for ☊ chăm sóc ☊ to play on words, make a pun ☊ chơi chữ ☊ to play a dirty or nasty trick on somebody, play a ☊ chơi khăm ☊ have fun on Vietnamese New Year’s day ☊ chơi xuân ☊ heavy drain on the gold reserve ☊ chảy máu vàng ☊ to be an examiner, be on a jury, mark exam papers, serve on a examination board ☊ chấm thi ☊ to die on the spot ☊ chết tươi ☊ to only exist on paper ☊ chỉ sống trên giấy tờ ☊ to be influenced by; to sustain, bear, accept, be subject to, experience (something unpleasant, difficult), endure, stand, put up with; on credit ☊ chịu ☊ hand on one’s chin ☊ chống cằm ☊ to walk with or on crutches ☊ chống nạng ☊ to be at a loose end at home on a rainy Sunday ☊ chủ nhật trời mưa, nằm khàn ở nhà ☊ to hail curses on somebody, heap ☊ chửi như tát nước ☊ to provide information on missing U.S. servicemen ☊ cung cấp tin tức về quân nhân Mỹ mất tích ☊ walk, ride (go) on shank’s mare ☊ cuốc bộ ☊ the war on terror ☊ cuộc chiến chống khủng bố ☊ heat shield (e.g. on the space shuttle) ☊ cách nhiệt ☊ a jacket with patches sewn on patches ☊ cái áo đụp ☊ roofed hammock, palanquin, stretcher; to carry on a stretcher ☊ cáng ☊ to take on a role ☊ cáng đáng vai trò ☊ ask to retire on a pension ☊ cáo hưu ☊ to have blood on one’s hands ☊ có bàn tay vấy máu ☊ intentionally, on purpose ☊ có chủ tâm ☊ to put on flesh ☊ có da có thịt ☊ attack on fortified position ☊ công kiên chiến ☊ to carry someone on one’s shoulders ☊ công kêng ☊ to make an assault on a fort ☊ công thành ☊ to carry on one’s back, carry piggyback ☊ cõng ☊ to depend on the situation ☊ căn cứ trên tình trạng ☊ to base on ability ☊ căn cứ vào khả năng ☊ to base on income, be based on income ☊ căn cứ vào lợi tức ☊ to laugh on the other side ☊ cười ra nước mắt ☊ (1) to rely on (2) to pry up ☊
cạy ☊ do on the sly ☊ cất lẻn ☊ to beat time on a tomtom ☊ cầm chầu ☊ to rely on one’s position or standing ☊ cậy thế ☊ to rely vaingloriously on one’s talent ☊ cậy tài ☊ to board, come on board ☊ cặp bến ☊ deliberate, premeditated, purposeful, intentional, willful; to intend; purposely, intentionally, on purpose ☊ cố ý ☊ (1) glass, cup, glassful (2) to hit on the head with one’s finger
(3) cormorant
(4) ravine, valley
(5) cereal, grain ☊
cốc ☊ size, stature, caliber; on the order of ☊ cỡ ☊ to clout on the forehead ☊ củng ☊ (1) to continue to, go on, keep on (doing something) (2) evidence, proof
(3) still ☊
cứ ☊ continuing thus, going on in this way ☊ cứ thế ☊ complain on one’s lot or fate ☊ cực thân ☊ wrapping the corpse in horse hide, death on battlefield ☊ da ngựa bọc thây ☊ to be on intimate terms with sb, be in love with someone ☊ dan díu ☊ the cross piece on window curtain ☊ diềm cửa ☊ to lecture on classical literature ☊ diễn giảng về văn học cổ điển ☊ secretly, by stealth, on the sly ☊ dấm dúi ☊ foot prints on the seashore ☊ dấu chân trên bãi biển ☊ with extreme slowness, hand write to somebody on a ☊ dẫn rượu ☊ to carry a gun on one’s hip or waist ☊ dắt cây súng trong bụng ☊ nice to look at, easy on the eyes ☊ dễ coi ☊ rheum (gum on the edge of the eyelids) ☊ dử ☊ based, founded on international law ☊ dựa trên luật quốc tế ☊ to rely, depend on (military) force ☊ dựa vào võ lực ☊ to give details, report on the details ☊ ghi nhận chi tiết ☊ to put one’s name down, sign up, write one’s name on a list ☊ ghi tên ☊ engrave deeply on one’s memory ☊ ghi tạc ☊ rheum (gum on the edge of the eyelids), sleep (crust-like substance in tear ducts) ☊ ghèn ☊ set the teeth on edge ☊ ghê răng ☊ to be on friendly terms with ☊ giao hảo ☊ throw at random a ball on one of one’s suitors ☊ gieo cầu ☊ mature, experienced, having an old head on young ☊ già giặn ☊ to slap on the wrist ☊ giơ cao đánh khẽ ☊ put on airs, make a show of strength ☊ giương vây ☊ to break the spell on somebody, remove the spell from ☊ giải bùa ☊ (1) upper floor, upper story (2) to guard, watch
(3) to put, set on
(4) to forget about ☊
gác ☊ to knock on a door ☊ gõ cửa ☊ to cross out a name on a list ☊ gạc tên trong danh sách ☊ to rely on one’s nobility ☊ hiệp quí ☊ to rely on one’s power ☊ hiệp thế ☊ (1) always, continuous, incessant, endless; to keep on (doing sth) (2) to cherish, long for ☊
hoài ☊ the murderer was arrested on the spot ☊ hung thủ đã bị bắt ngay tại chỗ ☊ selling on commission ☊ hàng xách ☊ go on foot ☊ hành cước ☊ to go on a pilgrimage ☊ hành hương ☊ paper and bamboo puppet (to be burned on worship) ☊ hình nhân ☊ to be on friendly terms. have peaceful relations ☊ hòa hiếu ☊ to kiss on the ear ☊ hôn lên tai ☊ to take a drag on a cigarette ☊ hút một hơi thuốc lá ☊ sick-leave, be on sick leave ☊ hưu dưỡng ☊ to appear in court, stand trial, go on trial ☊ hầu tòa ☊ ask (pupils) questions on a lesson ☊ hỏi bài ☊ steal an early march on someone and get a profit ☊ hớt ngọn ☊ heaven knows, how on earth (is sth possible) ☊ hở trời ☊ to put on airs; snobbish, stuck-up, self-important ☊ hợm mình ☊ to abandon a plan, give up on an idea ☊ hủy bỏ ý định ☊ nominal, on paper, in name only ☊ hữu danh vô thực ☊ carry on one’s shoulders (on one’s back) ☊ khiêng vác ☊ (1) to wear on one’s shoulders (2) to brag, boast, talk big ☊
khoác ☊ arrogant, put on airs ☊ khoảnh khoái ☊ search everywhere, rummage on all sides ☊ khua khoắng ☊ to promote, on special offer, promotional, sales promotion ☊ khuyến mãi ☊ to have on oneself ☊ không có trên người ☊ to be late, be not on time, miss an opportunity ☊ không kịp ☊ to not agree with each other on many issues ☊ không đồng ý với nhau trên nhiều vấn đề ☊ kerchief (to be tired in a triangle on the forehead) ☊ khăn mỏ quạ ☊ everywhere, on all sides, in all places, everywhere ☊ khắp nơi ☊ beginning on Sunday, starting on Sunday ☊ khởi sự từ hôm chủ nhật ☊ to carry on business, conduct (trade, commerce) ☊ kinh doanh ☊ decline on pretext of illness ☊ kiếu bệnh ☊ stand on tiptoe ☊ kiễng ☊ sexist, discriminate based on gender ☊ ky thị nam nữ ☊ to work the bellows and blow on the fire ☊ kéo bễ thổi lò ☊ put on airs, give oneself airs, behave superciliously ☊ kênh kiệu ☊ to call on the entire country ☊ kêu gọi cả nước ☊ to appeal to, call on the people ☊ kêu gọi nhân dân ☊ to call on the American people ☊ kêu gọi toàn dân Mỹ ☊ to call on god, pray to heaven ☊ kêu trời ☊ to call on the telephone ☊ kêu điện thoại ☊ interval between hairs on the scalp ☊ kẽ tóc ☊ to drag on, go on slowly or leisurely ☊ lai rai ☊ tablet on which written the name of the dead ☊ linh vị ☊ continuously, non-stop, on and on, often, frequently, right away, immediately, at once, all at the same time, all in one operation, always ☊ luôn ☊ law on insurance business ☊ luật kinh doanh bảo hiểm ☊ to vouch for, testify on behalf of ☊ làm chứng cho ☊ to give oneself superior airs, put on superior airs ☊ làm oai ☊ to put on an appearance, give an appearance of ☊ làm ra vẻ ☊ tenancy farming, hold land on lease-hold system, pay half of ☊ làm rẽ ☊ (1) neighbor; forest, woods (2) to be on the verge of, about to ☊
lâm ☊ to go on go-slow strike, go on slowdown strike ☊ lãn công ☊ secretly, on the sly ☊ lén lút ☊ drag one’s feet; to move while sitting on the floor ☊ lê lết ☊ to gain weight, put on weight, get fatter ☊ lên cân ☊ haughty; to put on airs ☊ lên mặt ☊ put on airs, become arrogant ☊ lên râu ☊ shame on you ☊ lêu lêu ☊ soldier or guard on patrol, patrolman, patrolwoman ☊ lính tuần ☊ fall on one’s back ☊ lăn quay ☊ to go on tour ☊ lưu diễn ☊ in addition, on the other hand ☊ lại nữa ☊ a bowel complaint, a chill on the stomach ☊ lạnh bụng ☊ crunch, crushing sound (made by walking or driving on something) ☊ lạo xạo ☊ fall on one’s knees and give thanks to somebody ☊ lạy tạ ☊ Christmas falls on a Sunday ☊ lễ giáng sinh nhằm ngày chủ nhật ☊ to wear on one’s back ☊ mang sau lưng ☊ (1) exempt (from taxes, e.g.); to forgive, excuse (2) on condition, provided that
(3) reluctant ☊
miễn ☊ as long as, on the condition that, provided that ☊ miễn là ☊ provided (that), providing (that), on condition (that), as long as ☊ miễn sao ☊ to buy on credit ☊ mua chịu ☊ to buy something on credit, buy and pay in installments ☊ mua trả góp ☊ (the speaker insists on the content of the sentence) ☊ mà! ☊ forever, endless, eternal, on and on ☊ mãi mãi ☊ (form of address between people on a familiar basis) ☊ mình ơi ☊ decayed particles; filth, dirt on a chopping board ☊ mùn thớt ☊ the 14th (date on Western calendar) ☊ mười bốn tây ☊ wasted effort; to waste effort on something ☊ mất công ☊ (1) to be expensive (2) to be caught (in a trap, disaster), hang on a peg ☊
mắc ☊ to choke on a bone ☊ mắc xương ☊ to heap insults on somebody, scold and curse, vituperate ☊ mắng chửi ☊ to heap insults on somebody, vituperate ☊ mắng nhiếc ☊ to meditate on a dead person ☊ mặc niệm ☊ to get dressed, put on clothes ☊ mặc quần áo ☊ to put on clothing ☊ mặc áo ☊ to put on clothes ☊ mặc đồ ☊ to put on a (military) uniform ☊ mặc đồ lính ☊ to have an upset expression on one’s face ☊ mặt mày hầm hầm ☊ lie flat on one’s face ☊ mẹp ☊ slip, hit on someone’s ear ☊ một bạt tai ☊ another time, on another occasion ☊ một lần khác ☊ alone, by oneself, solitary, single-handed, solo, on one’s own ☊ một mình ☊ on one hand ~ on the other hand ~ ☊ một mặt ~ một mặt khác ~ ☊ at the same time, on the same occasion ☊ một thể ☊ to pull the pin on a grenade ☊ mở chốt lựu đạn ☊ to turn on the air conditioner ☊ mở máy lạnh lên ☊ to turn on the water ☊ mở nước ☊ to turn on the TV ☊ mở ti vi ☊ to turn on a faucet, turn on a tap ☊ mở vòi nước ☊ to be always on the move, knock about ☊ nay đây mai đó ☊ equal to, on the same level as ☊ ngang hàng với ☊ at shoulder height, across one’s chest, person of the same age or generation, peer; on a par with, on an equal footing ☊ ngang vai ☊ be on tenterhooks ☊ ngay ngáy ☊ to hear on the phone ☊ nghe trong điện thoại ☊ lion’s club, small lion (as a decoration on top of pillars or incense-burners) ☊ nghê ☊ to be on summer vacation ☊ nghĩ hè ☊ to look up at bunch of fruit on a tree ☊ nghếch chùm quả trên cây ☊ to be on convalescent leave ☊ nghỉ an dưỡng ☊ be on holiday, be on one’s holidays ☊ nghỉ lễ ☊ to go on holiday, take a vacation ☊ nghỉ mát ☊ to be on leave; vacation ☊ nghỉ phép ☊ to be on leave until the day after day after tomorrow ☊ nghỉ phép đến ngày kìa ☊ developing on the skin ☊ ngoài da ☊ appearance; from the outside, on the outside, in the external appearance ☊ ngoài mặt ☊ relatives on mother’s side ☊ ngoại thích ☊ relatives on one’s mother’s side ☊ ngoại tộc ☊ to hook bait on fish-hook ☊ ngoắc mồi vào lưỡi câu ☊ to hang one’s coat on a hook ☊ ngoắc áo vào mắc ☊ to fall on one’s back, fall backwards ☊ ngã bổ ngửa ☊ fall backwards, fall on one’s back ☊ ngã chổng kềnh ☊ agree on price ☊ ngã giá ☊ fall on one’s back-be taken aback by something which comes as a ☊ ngã ngửa ☊ fall flat on one’s face ☊ ngã sấp ☊ fall on one’s back ☊ ngã đồng kềnh ☊ a relative on the distaff side ☊ người họ bên ngoại ☊ contrary to, conversely, vice versa; on the other hand ☊ ngược lại ☊ tell on (somebody) ☊ ngấm đòn ☊ to interpose, interrupt, slap somebody down, butt in on somebody, cut somebody short ☊ ngắt lời ☊ sit flat on the ground ☊ ngồi bệt ☊ to sit on sb’s lap, sit in sb’s lap ☊ ngồi lên đùi ☊ to sit on the grass ☊ ngồi trên cỏ ☊ to sit on one’s heels, squat ☊ ngồi xổm ☊ to be seated in a stately way on the throne-royal ☊ ngự trên ngai ☊ to be seated on the throne ☊ ngự trên ngai vàng ☊ humiliate (someone) with remarks on his defects ☊ nhiếc móc ☊ wait for long on tiptoe ☊ nhong nhóng ☊ house on stilts ☊ nhà sàn ☊ in the name of, on behalf of, for the sake of ☊ nhân danh ☊ one day, on a (particular) day ☊ nhân ngày ☊ outlook on life ☊ nhân sinh quan ☊ in general, on the whole, as a whole ☊ nhìn chung ☊ to look on both sides ☊ nhìn sang hai bên ☊ show modesty, put on a modest air, belittle oneselt ☊ nhún mình ☊ to hang on to one’s mother ☊ nhũng nhẵng theo mẹ ☊ always on bad terms with somebody ☊ như chị dâu em chồng ☊ be on pins and needles ☊ như có lửa đốt trong lòng ☊ but on the other hand ☊ nhưng ngược lại ☊ to press the accelerator, step on the gas ☊ nhấn ga ☊ to press the accelerator, step on the gas ☊ nhấn ga xe ☊ heave, sway, go up and down (especially on the water) ☊ nhấp nhô ☊ be on tenterhooks, be anxious ☊ nhấp nhổm ☊ to comment on something ☊ nhận xét về cái gì ☊ to send a message to, send word to, pass on a message ☊ nhắn ☊ (1) in order to; mistakenly, incorrectly; on (a date) (2) to fall ☊
nhằm ☊ (1) blue-bottle fly, Calliphoridae (2) to put on airs, be fussy ☊
nhặng ☊ (1) thanks to, owing to (2) to turn over, be dependent on, reply on
(3) to ask (a favor), request, please ☊
nhờ ☊ depend on someone for ☊ nhờ cậy ☊ to depend on (somebody) for help, resort to ☊ nhờ vả ☊ bottle-feed (a baby), bring up on the bottle ☊ nuôi bộ ☊ to eat or swallow one’s words, back on one’s word ☊ nuốt lời ☊ tilt on one side ☊ nánh ☊ because of, on account of, by ☊ nên bởi ☊ to talk on the phone ☊ nói chuyện trong điện thoại ☊ put on a bold front ☊ nói cứng ☊ (of a fortuneteller) rely on the information given by the client ☊ nói dựa ☊ to intercede, speak on behalf of ☊ nói giùm ☊ expatiate (elaborate) on one’s difficulties ☊ nói khó ☊ to speak on and on, ramble ☊ nói thao thao ☊ to add, say further, go on to say ☊ nói tiếp ☊ to hit the nail on the head ☊ nói đúng tim đen ☊ bamboo hat worn by Buddhist monks (with a long ribbon and a small knob on top) ☊ nón tu lờ ☊ (be) on tenterhooks, (be) in a state of suspense; fearful, nervous ☊ nơm nớp ☊ (1) to handle with care (2) field, terrace
(3) to rely on
(4) girl, young woman
(5) to lean on, depend on ☊
nương ☊ depend on (somebody) for help ☊ nương cậy ☊ to lie on the ground ☊ nằm dưới đất ☊ be on one’s back, supine ☊ nằm liệt ☊ to lie on top of ☊ nằm lên ☊ to lie on one’s side ☊ nằm nghiêng ☊ to lie supine, lie on one’s back, lie face up, be flat on one’s back ☊ nằm ngửa ☊ to lie on one’s front, lie on one’s stomach, lie prone, lie prostrate, lie face down (wards), be flat on one’s face ☊ nằm sấp ☊ to lie on, lie on top of ☊ nằm trên ☊ squat, stay on at a place and refuse to move ☊ nằm ì ☊ to owe heavy debts, take on too many debts, be heavily indebted to somebody ☊ nặng nợ ☊ continue the ancestral line, carry on the lineage ☊ nối dõi ☊ to succeed the throne, follow on the throne ☊ nối ngôi ☊ put up to (for) auction, auction, put on sale (things confiscated ☊ phát mại ☊ put on excessive weight ☊ phát phì ☊ to put (a play) on the air, broadcast, telecast ☊ phát sóng ☊ to develop widely, on a broad scale ☊ phát triển rộng lớn ☊ (1) to comment on (2) to criticize ☊
phê ☊ to write on impulse ☊ phóng bút ☊ to set fire to something, set something on fire ☊ phóng hỏa ☊ cosmetics, makeup; to make oneself up, put on make up ☊ phấn sáp ☊ be on tenterhooks, be in anxious suspense ☊ phấp phỏng ☊ to publish, distribute on the internet ☊ phổ biến trên mạng ☊ through, by this, based on this ☊ qua đó ☊ turn on one’s heels ☊ quay gót ☊ set one’s mind on victory (success) ☊ quyết thắng ☊ set one’s mind on (something), be determined to ☊ quyết ý ☊ to carry with a shoulder pole, carry on the end of a stick ☊ quảy ☊ to go down on one’s knees, kneel, genuflect ☊ quỳ gối ☊ to put on airs ☊ ra oai ☊ to appear, take on the appearance of, put on ☊ ra vẻ ☊ beard growing on the chin and on both cheeks ☊ râu ba chòm ☊ to spy, lie in ambush, wait, watch (secretly), be on the lookout for ☊ rình ☊ uninterrupted, without a break, on end ☊ ròng rã ☊ to stand on one’s tiptoes, walk with stealthy steps ☊ rón ☊ to tiptoe, walk on tiptoe ☊ rón rén ☊ tent, booth flat on the ground, theater ☊ rạp ☊ be about to, be on the point of ☊ rắp ☊ (1) to light, illuminate, shine a light on (2) to direct, focus, train ☊
rọi ☊ send on some business ☊ sai phái ☊ to send on an errand ☊ sai vật ☊ to send someone off on a small errand ☊ sai vặt ☊ high on marijuana ☊ say cần sa ☊ to be about to, be on the point of ☊ suýt ☊ present the fiancée’s family with gifts on festivities ☊ sêu ☊ about to cry, on the verge of tears ☊ sắp khóc ☊ to be ready, prepared, have on hand ☊ sẵn ☊ ready cash, cash on hand ☊ sẵn tiền ☊ (date) edition, edition appearing on day ~ ☊ số ra ngày ☊ to exist on paper ☊ sống trên giấy tờ ☊ to creep, stand on end ☊ sởn ☊ make one’s hair stand on end ☊ sởn gáy ☊ tax on immovables ☊ thuế bất động sản ☊ to be on the western seacoast ☊ thuộc về bờ biển phía tây ☊ then, on the other hand, in contrast, but, however ☊ thì lại ☊ to visit, call on (someone) ☊ thăm hỏi ☊ visit, call on or upon, look after, take care of ☊ thăm nom ☊ to ride a horse, be on horseback ☊ thượng mã ☊ to float a raft on the river ☊ thả bè trôi sông ☊ to stop a car, put on the brakes ☊ thắng xe ☊ exercises on the apparatus, apparatus work ☊ thể dục dụng cụ ☊ discussion on current topics ☊ thời đàm ☊ be on the alert, be on the look-out ☊ thủ thân ☊ to practice, drill; dry run; on the job training ☊ thực tập ☊ to border on Thailand ☊ tiếp giáp Thái Lan ☊ to take on, load up on food and fuel ☊ tiếp tế thực phẩm và nhiên liệu ☊ cash on delivery ☊ tiền trao cháo múc ☊ to hang on the wall ☊ treo trên tường ☊ on tape, on a recording ☊ trong băng ghi âm ☊ at this time, on this occasion ☊ trong dịp này ☊ today, on this day ☊ trong ngày hôm nay ☊ in one’s body, on one’s person ☊ trong người ☊ in the whole world, on the entire planet ☊ trong thế giới này ☊ to be in, on alert ☊ trong tình trạng báo động ☊ average, mean; on average ☊ trung bình ☊ to transmit, pass on a disease ☊ truyền bệnh ☊ to communicate, pass on knowledge ☊ truyền đạt kiến thức ☊ on the other hand, as opposed to, on the contrary ☊ trái lại ☊ contrary to, on the contrary, as opposed to ☊ trái với ☊ to be above, on, on top ☊ trèn ☊ on the table, on a table ☊ trên bàn ☊ to perform on stage ☊ trình diễn trên sân khấu ☊ to go on smoothly, run smoothly ☊ trơn tru ☊ before, in front of, on the verge, threshold of ☊ trước thềm ☊ to skate on the ice, ice-skate ☊ trượt băng ☊ to pay by installments, buy on hire-purchase or installment ☊ trả góp ☊ to go on (a) pilgrimage ☊ trẩy hội ☊ in there, on there ☊ trổng ☊ to be on the alert, be on standby ☊ trực chiến ☊ to be on duty, on duty ☊ trực nhật ☊ in-service training, on the job training ☊ tu nghiệp ☊ revenge oneself on someone ☊ tuyết cừu ☊ revenge oneself on someone ☊ tuyết hận ☊ to go on a hunger strike ☊ tuyệt thực ☊ to circulate, revolve, march, parade, go on patrol; march, parade ☊ tuần hành ☊ to go on a patrol ☊ tuần tra ☊ sit on the floor with one’s legs apart ☊ tè he ☊ the hair on the back of one’s neck ☊ tóc gáy ☊ to depend on ability ☊ tùy khả năng ☊ to depend heavily on trust, confidence ☊ tùy thuộc nặng vào sự tin tưởng ☊ to depend on the situation ☊ tùy từng trường hợp ☊ fresh; immediately, on the spot; cheerful, joyful, happy ☊ tươi ☊ fortune telling based on one’s face and date/time of birth ☊ tướng số ☊ to report on the detail ☊ tường thuật chi tiết ☊ to carve, engrave on (upon), cherish ☊ tạc ☊ in a place, locally, on the spot, right away ☊ tại chỗ ☊ at the scene, on the scene ☊ tại hiện trường ☊ to release on bail ☊ tại ngoại ☊ fight on all sides ☊ tả xung hữu đột ☊ an attack on (the territory of) Vietnam ☊ tấn công vào lãnh thổ Việt Nam ☊ to pity, take pity on somebody ☊ tội nghiệp ☊ (of dog) white spots on the four paws ☊ tứ túc mai hoa ☊ (1) Chinese character (2) Buddhist temple, pagoda
(3) from, since
(4) oneself, on one’s own, self-
(5) otherwise known as, alias ☊
tự ☊ to adopt, take on a name (for oneself) ☊ tự lấy biệt hiệu ☊ to stand on one’s own feet ☊ tự lực cánh sinh ☊ to set oneself on fire, immolate oneself ☊ tự thiêu ☊ by oneself, on one’s own ☊ tự thân ☊ to do something on one’s own accord; unilaterally, on one’s own ☊ tự ý ☊ to borrow (money) on interest ☊ vay lãi ☊ roadside, on the side of a road ☊ ven đường ☊ rely upon, pull down (a tree branch) lop off (a branch) depend on (argument) ☊ vin ☊ at, on (date), in, to; to enter, go in, access ☊ vào ☊ to take part, jump on the bandwagon ☊ vào cuộc ☊ to carry (in arms, on shoulder), bear ☊ vác ☊ to show off, play the fool, put on airs, ostentatious ☊ vây vo ☊ to hang or hold on to, cling to, lay hold of ☊ víu ☊ (1) in-, im-, (negative prefix) (2) in, at, on
(3) to go into, enter [= vào] ☊
vô ☊ fish scales, cataract on eye ☊ vảy cá ☊ to act freely, act on one’s own initiative ☊ vẫy vùng ☊ to throw oneself on the ground, writhe in bed (with pain, sorrow) ☊ vật vã ☊ stick a fish head on a shrimp, misapply, misuse ☊ vặt đầu cá vá đầu tôm ☊ on the side of, on the part of ☊ về phía ☊ on the part of the workers, on the workers’ side ☊ về phía công nhân ☊ to pat someone on the shoulder ☊ vỗ vai ☊ to slap on the shoulder ☊ vỗ vào vai ☊ with a smile on one’s lips ☊ với một nụ cười trên môi ☊ to go bankrupt, become bankrupt, default on a loan ☊ vỡ nợ ☊ (1) a test, trial (2) to be on the verge of, about to ☊
vụ thử ☊ (1) on the sly, secretly (2) unskilled, clumsy, awkward
(3) bay ☊
vụng ☊ to act stealthily, secretly, on the sly ☊ vụng trộm ☊ firm on one’s feet, steady on one’s feet or legs ☊ vững chân ☊ to go on swimmingly ☊ xuôi xả ☊ to go on a sortie, sortie ☊ xuất kích ☊ to farm on another person’s land ☊ xâm canh ☊ (of sun, moon) be sinking, waning, on the wane ☊ xê xế ☊ Shame on you! ☊ Ê bêu ☊ (1) Austria, Austrian, Austrio- (2) shirt, jacket, coat, tunic, gown, dress, garment worn on upper body, case, wrapping, crust, coat ☊
áo ☊ to feel one’s teeth on edge ☊ ê răng ☊ to eat on credit, on a tab ☊ ăn chịu ☊ to be a hanger-on, feed on the expense of others ☊ ăn ghé ☊ to feed on uncooked vegetables ☊ ăn ghém ☊ to strike a bargain, come to terms, agree on a price ☊ ăn giá ☊ to be on a diet ☊ ăn kiêng ☊ to eat on borrowed resources ☊ ăn vay ☊ to complain and insist on having more profit ☊ ăn vòi ☊ to take on many jobs at the same time, set one’s mind on ☊ đa mang ☊ be on tenterhooks, feel anxious ☊ đau đáu ☊ to be put on trial ☊ đem ra xử ☊ to wear, put on (jewelry, glasses, weapon) ☊ đeo ☊ to wear on one’s hip, on one’s belt ☊ đeo ngang hông ☊ to wear a sword on one’s hip, side ☊ đeo thanh gươm bên hông ☊ to wear on one’s chest ☊ đeo trên ngực ☊ to go on foot, (take a) walk ☊ đi bộ ☊ to walk on stilts ☊ đi cà kheo ☊ to be on official business ☊ đi công cán ☊ to walk on crutches ☊ đi nạng ☊ to call on somebody, drop in on somebody, visit ☊ đi thăm ☊ to go on one’s head ☊ đi đằng đầu ☊ make a positive affirmation on uncertain grounds ☊ đoán già ☊ poke one’s nose in very briefly, add an uninvited comment on a mater ☊ đá gà ☊ diabetic; to urinate outdoors, on the street ☊ đái đường ☊ have a booze, go on the booze ☊ đánh chén ☊ rescue (from a siege, danger, difficulty), renege on the sale of ☊ đánh tháo ☊ put on the same par (in the same basket, on the same footing) ☊ đánh đồng ☊ to land on the moon ☊ đáp xuống Nguyệt Cầu ☊ unconcerned, indifferent to what going on about one ☊ đãng tính ☊ to weigh heavily on one’s shoulders ☊ đè nặng trên vai ☊ to carry (person or thing) on a bicycle ☊ đèo ☊ to close the door on the outside world ☊ đóng cửa đối với thế giới bên ngoài ☊ act a part (in a play), put on an act ☊ đóng kịch ☊ in due course; on time, by the deadline ☊ đúng hạn ☊ appear on the stage, appear on the prize-ring ☊ đăng đài ☊ to put on (or introduce to) the market ☊ đưa vào thương mại ☊ swing on a hammock ☊ đưa võng ☊ catch fire easily, be easily set on fire ☊ đượm ☊ broadly speaking, roughly speaking, on the whole ☊ đại loại ☊ to hit the brakes, step on the brakes, put on the brakes ☊ đạp thắng ☊ to assume, take on responsibility ☊ đảm nhận ☊ seat on the right hand of any player (in Vietnamese card-games) ☊ đầu cánh ☊ to pound on a door ☊ đập cửa ☊ be on a breeding ground ☊ đắc địa ☊ fly, travel on a cloud (of supernatural beings) ☊ đằng vân ☊ to send on a special mission, send somebody as a special envoy ☊ đặc phái ☊ send on a special mission ☊ đặc sai ☊ to set foot on Japanese soil ☊ đặt chân lên đất Nhật Bản ☊ to put, place on the throne ☊ đặt lên ngôi ☊ to put on alert ☊ đặt trong tình trạng báo động ☊ to be done in the spirit of, built on the foundation of ☊ đặt trên tinh thần ☊ to put a yoke on a buffalo ☊ đặt ách lên con trâu ☊ to be born on the way to the hospital ☊ đẻ rơi ☊ to arrive on the scene ☊ đến hiện trường ☊ hell on earth ☊ địa ngục trần gian ☊ to light, burn, set on fire ☊ đốt ☊ to agree with each other on many points ☊ đồng ý với nhau trên nhiều điểm ☊ to pass on a disease ☊ đổ bệnh ☊ put the blame on (only one person) put the sole blame on ☊ đổ riệt ☊ shift the blame for one’s action on someone else ☊ đổ thừa ☊ (1) group, organization, unit, team (2) to carry, wear on one’s head
(3) to drop
(4) jack
(5) sergeant ☊
đội ☊ to be the last on a list, be at the bottom of a list ☊ đội sổ ☊ be on heat, be in heat ☊ động dục ☊ begin or start working in the garden or on the field at the ☊ động thổ ☊ to answer for sb else, answer on sb’s behalf ☊ đỡ lời ☊ to stand on the peak (top) of a mountain ☊ đứng trên mỏm núi ☊ to stand at the threshold, stand on the doorstep ☊ đứng ở ngưỡng cửa ☊ dumbfounded, with a dazzed expression on one’s face ☊ đực mặt ☊ (1) hamlet, small town, settlement (2) to brood, sit on eggs ☊
ấp ☊ to carry a baby on its back ☊ ẵm ngửa ☊ to be on the shelf ☊ ế chồng ☊ to be on the side of, beside ☊ ở bên cạnh ☊ in the following ways, on the following points ☊ ở các điểm sau ☊ serve (a family) on a long-term basis ☊ ở năm ☊ above, on top ☊ ở trên ☊ in the south, on the southern side ☊ ở về phía nam ☊ in, on the street(s) ☊ ở đường ☊ to depend, rely on others ☊ ỷ lại ☊ count on one’s power, one’s position, one’s influence ☊ ỷ thế ☊ 37
Diamonds are not cheap. ☊ Kim cương không rẻ. ☊ 38
Toronto isn't in the United States. ☊ Toronto không phải ở nước Mĩ. ☊ 54
No, you're on time. ☊ Không, cậu đến đúng giờ. ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 96
Is Lisa from Toronto? ☊ Lisa là người Toronto à? ☊ 101
She's from London. ☊ Cô ấy người Luân Đôn ☊ 160
The phone is ringing. ☊ Điện thoại đang kêu. ☊ 172
He's lying on the oor. ☊ Anh ấy đang nằm dưới sàn. ☊ 174
She's sitting on the table. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi trên bàn. ☊ 176
You stepped on my foot. — I'm sorry. ☊ Cậu giẫm lên chân tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 178
We're here on vacation. We're staying at a hotel on the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi đi nghỉ ở đây. Chúng tôi đang ở trong khách sạn bên bãi biển. ☊ 184
She's sitting on the oor. ☊ Cô ấy đang ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 192
I'm sitting on a chair. ☊ Tôi đang ngồi trên ghế. ☊ 253
Are you sitting on the oor? ☊ Cậu đang ngồi dưới sàn à? ☊ 275
It costs a lot of money. ☊ Giá nó tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 278
We often sleep late on weekends. ☊ Chúng tôi thường ngủ muộn vào cuối tuần. ☊ 279
Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊ 295
The museum closes at ve (5) in the afternoon. ☊ Bảo tàng đóng cửa lúc năm giờ chiều. ☊ 299
Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. ☊ Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 300
Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money. ☊ Giày đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 301
Water boils at one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở một trăm độ C. ☊ 304
I never go to the movies alone. ☊ Tôi không bao giờ đi xem lm một mình. ☊ 320
I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà. ☊ 322
You don't work very hard. ☊ Cậu không làm việc quá nhiều. ☊ 323
We don't watch TV very often. ☊ Chúng tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên. ☊ 326
They don't know many people. ☊ Họ không biết nhiều người. ☊ 327
They don't have many friends. ☊ Họ không có nhiều bạn. ☊ 328
I don't like football. ☊ Tôi không thích bóng bầu dục. ☊ 330
I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi. ☊ 333
I don't like to wash the car. ☊ Tôi không thích rửa xe. ☊ 334
I don't do it very often. ☊ Tôi không làm thế thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 338
I don't play the piano very well. ☊ Tôi chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊ 340
They don't know my phone number. ☊ Họ không biết số điện thoại của tôi. ☊ 341
We don't work very hard. ☊ Chúng tôi không làm việc quá nhiều. ☊ 343
You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊ 347
They don't like boxing. ☊ Họ không thích quyền Anh. ☊ 351
She doesn't like action movies. ☊ Cô ấy không thích lm hành động. ☊ 354
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 355
I don't like to go to bars very often. ☊ Tôi không đi bar thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 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. ☊ 363
I don't know much about politics. I'm not interested in it. ☊ Tôi không biết nhiều về chính trị. Tôi không quan tâm đến nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 367
I don't like my job. It's very boring. ☊ Tôi không thích công việc của tôi. Nó chán lắm. ☊ 368
Where is he? — I'm sorry, I don't know. ☊ Anh ấy đâu? - Xin lỗi, tôi không biết. ☊ 369
She's a very quiet person. She doesn't talk very much. ☊ Cô ấy là một người rất trầm lặng. Cô ấy không nói chuyện nhiều lắm. ☊ 371
It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊ 374
Do you work on Sunday? ☊ Cậu có làm việc Chủ nhật không? ☊ 383
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊ 395
Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊ 397
You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? ☊ Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không? ☊ 413
Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊ 414
Do you live in a big city? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có sống ở thành phố lớn không? - Không. ☊ 417
Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không. ☊ 418
Zhirong's watching television. ☊ Chí Vinh đang xem vô tuyến. ☊ 420
But Zhirong has a guitar. ☊ Nhưng Chí Vinh có một cây đàn guitar. ☊ 422
Zhirong plays the guitar. ☊ Chí Vinh chơi guitar. ☊ 424
Is Zhirong playing the guitar? — No, he isn't. ☊ Chí Vinh có đang chơi guita không? Không. ☊ 434
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 435
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊ 441
It depends on you. ☊ Nó tuỳ thuộc ở cậu. ☊ 447
I don't believe you. ☊ Tôi không tin cậu. ☊ 462
Where's Kelly? — I don't know. ☊ Kelly đâu? - Tôi không biết. ☊ 465
It's raining. I don't want to go out in the rain. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài lúc mưa. ☊ 470
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 475
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊ They haven't got any children.'> 489 They haven't got any children.'>
They don't have any children. > They haven't got any children. They haven't got any children.'> ☊ Họ không có con. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 496
Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 497
Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 501
Ask if he has a smart phone. — No, he hasn't got a smart phone. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có điện thoại thông minh không. - Không, anh ấy không có điện thoại thông minh. ☊ 506
I don't have a computer. ☊ Tôi không có máy tính. ☊ 507
You don't have a dog. ☊ Cậu không có chó. ☊ 513
They don't have much money. ☊ Họ không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 516
I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊ 518
How much money do you have with you? ☊ Cậu mang theo bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 522
They don't read much. They don't have many books. ☊ Họ không đọc nhiều. Họ không có nhiều sách. ☊ 523
What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊ 524
Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 530
I can't open the door. I don't have the key. ☊ Tôi không mở được cửa. Tôi không có chìa khoá. ☊ 532
Hurry, we don't have much time. ☊ Nhanh lên, chúng ta không có nhiều thời gian. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 557
Don't buy those shoes. They're very expensive. ☊ Đừng mua đôi giầy đấy. Giá đắt quá. ☊ 560
Where are the children? — I don't know, they were here a few minutes ago. ☊ Bọn trẻ đâu rồi? - Tôi không biết, chúng vừa ở đây mấy phút trước. ☊ 562
Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊ 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. ☊ 570
Where were they last week? — They were on vacation. ☊ Họ ở đâu tuần trước? - Họ đi nghỉ. ☊ 575
thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊ 582
Sonia went to the movies three (3) times last week. ☊ Sonia đi xem lm ba lần tuần trước. ☊ 587
The accident happened last Sunday afternoon. ☊ Vụ tai nạn xảy ra chiều Chủ nhật vừa qua. ☊ 589
We enjoyed our vacation last year. We stayed at a very nice place. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy sảng khoái với kì nghỉ năm ngoái. Chúng tôi đã ở một nơi rất đẹp. ☊ 593
I bought my tickets online. ☊ Tôi đã mua vé qua mạng. ☊ 595
I put my bag on the table. (PAST TENSE) ☊ Tôi đã để túi của tôi ở trên bàn. ☊ 596
I spoke with him yesterday on the phone. ☊ Tôi đã nói chuyện với anh ấy hôm qua qua điện thoại. ☊ 602
The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊ 608
We often go to the movies on weekends. > Last Sunday we went to the movies. ☊ Chúng tôi thường đi xem lm vào cuối tuần. Chủ nhật vừa rồi chúng tôi có đi xem lm. ☊ 613
I don't watch TV very often. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 621
Did it rain on Sunday? — Yes, it did. ☊ Trời hôm Chủ nhật có mưa không? - Có mưa. ☊ 625
They worked on Monday, but they didn't on Tuesday. ☊ Họ đã làm việc hôm Thứ hai nhưng không làm hôm Thứ ba. ☊ 630
vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊ 639
We went to Hong Kong last month. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đến Hong Kong tháng trước. ☊ 645
I played tennis this afternoon. ☊ Tôi đã chơi quần vợt chiều nay. ☊ 648
I had a nice vacation. ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. ☊ 662
I don't know how it broke. ☊ Tôi không biết sao nó lại vỡ. ☊ 667
We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu. ☊ 674
What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊ 676
In two-thousand-one we were living in Japan. ☊ Năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một chúng tôi sống ở Nhật Bản. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 706
What was Jose doing when the phone rang? ☊ Jose đang làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 708
What did he do when the phone rang? ☊ Anh ấy đã làm gì khi điện thoại kêu? ☊ 709
He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊ 714
Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 716
It didn't rain while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời không mưa lúc chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 725
The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊ 728
He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊ 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. ☊ 753
They used to live on the same street as us. ☊ Họ từng sống cùng tầng với chúng tôi. ☊ 765
Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊ 776
Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. ☊ Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi. ☊ 778
How many times has Brazil won the World Cup? ☊ Brazil đã từng vô địch Giải bóng đá thế giới bao nhiêu lần? ☊ 780
Has she ever been to Australia? — Yes, once. ☊ Cô ấy đã từng đến Australia chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 784
Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊ 785
Have you ever been to Montreal? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã từng đến Montreal bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊ 787
Have you ever been to South Korea? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu từng đến Hàn Quốc bao giờ chưa - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 790
Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. ☊ Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần. ☊ 793
Have you ever broken your leg? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy chân bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 795
She's been to Japan once. ☊ Cô ấy từng đến Nhật Bản một lần. ☊ 796
She's won a race several times. ☊ Cô ấy từng đua thắng vài ba lần. ☊ 798
I've been to New York once. ☊ Tôi từng đến New York một lần. ☊ 808
Have you ever played basketball? — Just once. ☊ Cậu từng chơi bóng rổ bao giờ chưa? - Mới một lần. ☊ 815
Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊ 816
She arrived in Brazil on Monday. Today's Thursday. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil hôm Thứ hai. Hôm nay là Thứ năm. ☊ 817
How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 818
She's been in Brazil since Monday. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊ 821
Are you married? How long have you been married? ☊ Cậu đã kết hôn chưa? Cậu kết hôn được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 822
EN Do you know her? How long have you known her? ☊ Cậu có biết cô ấy không? Cậu biết cô ấy được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 823
I know Charlotte. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Tôi biết Charlotte. Tôi biết cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊ 824
Karla lives in Tokyo. How long has she lived in Tokyo? ☊ Karla sống ở Tokyo. Cô ấy sống ở Tokyo bao lâu rồi? ☊ 826
I have a car. How long have you had your car? ☊ Tôi có xe hơi. Cậu có xe hơi được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 830
Gerard's watching TV. How long has he been watching TV? ☊ Gerard đang xem vô tuyến. Anh ấy đã xem vô tuyến được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 835
We live on Main Street. We've lived there for a long time. ☊ Chúng tôi sống ở phố Main. Chúng tôi đã sống ở đó từ lâu rồi. ☊ 838
I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 839
How long have they been in Brazil? ☊ Họ ở Brazil được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 840
How long have you known Olivia? ☊ Cậu biết Olivia được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 841
How long has she studied Italian? ☊ Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 842
How long has he lived in Seattle? ☊ Cô ấy sống ở Seatle được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 843
How long have you been a teacher? ☊ Cô ấy làm giáo viên được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 844
How long has it been raining? ☊ Trời mưa được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 846
Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊ 848
Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊ 849
Sorry I'm late. How long have you been waiting? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Cậu đã đợi được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 852
How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 853
Is that a new coat? — No, I've had this coat for a long time. ☊ Áo khoác mới đấy à? - Không, áo này tôi có lâu rồi. ☊ 856
Today's Wednesday. She's been there since Monday. ☊ Hôm nay là Thứ tư. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ Thứ hai. ☊ 857
Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊ 861
I've lived in Chicago for a long time. ☊ Tôi sống ở Chicago đã lâu rồi. ☊ 869
How long has she been in Brazil? ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được bao lâu? ☊ 873
twenty-one (1821). ☊ Mexico đã trở thành một nước độc lập từ năm một nghìn tám trăm hai mươi. ☊ 875
Michel's been sick for a long time. He's been in the hospital since October of last year. ☊ Michel bị ốm đã lâu. Anh ấy đã ở trong bệnh viện từ tháng mười năm ngoái. ☊ 878
When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 882
Mungeol and Weonhye have been married for twenty (20) years. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ đã lấy nhau được hai mươi năm. ☊ 883
EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊ 886
Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. ☊ Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 887
Have you known Heuijeong for a long time? ☊ Cậu biết Hi Chính từ lâu rồi à? ☊ 889
Geonhong's been here since Tuesday. ☊ Geonhong đã ở đây từ Thứ ba. ☊ 892
Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊ 896
They're at home. They're going out. They've gone out. They're not at home now. ☊ Họ đang ở nhà. Họ đang đi ra ngoài. Họ đã đi ra ngoài. Bây giờ họ không ở nhà. ☊ 898
Where's Renee? — She's gone to bed. She's in bed now. ☊ Renée đâu? - Cô ấy đã đi ngủ. Cô ấy giờ đang ngủ. ☊ 900
present. > I don't have a present for her yet. ☊ Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy. ☊ 901
Junhong is away on vacation. Where has he gone? Where is he now? ☊ Junhong đang đi nghỉ. Anh ấy đã đi đâu? Bây giờ anh ấy đang ở đâu? ☊ 905
Is Oliver here? — No, he's gone home. He went home. ☊ Có Oliver ở đó không? - Không, anh ấy về nhà rồi. Anh ấy đã về ☊ 909
I've lost my keys ve (5) times this month. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất chìa khoá được năm lần trong tháng này. ☊ He's already gone home.'> 913 He's already gone home.'>
Serge isn't here. He went home. > He's already gone home. He's already gone home.'> ☊ Serge không có ở đây. Anh ấy đã về nhà. > Anh ấy đã về nhà rồi. ☊ I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'>
I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi. ☊ They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'>
My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊ I did the shopping.'> 922 I did the shopping.'>
I've done the shopping. > I did the shopping. I did the shopping.'> ☊ Tôi đã đi mua sắm xong rồi. > Tôi đã đi mua sắm. ☊ 930
It's only nine o'clock (9:00) and Ines has already gone to bed. ☊ Mới có chín giờ Ines đã đi ngủ rồi. ☊ 931
This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊ 940
Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. ☊ Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi. ☊ 941
When is Hideki going to work? — He's already gone to work. ☊ Bao giờ Hideki sẽ đi làm? - Anh ấy đã đi làm rồi. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 949
Ramona's just gotten out of the hospital, so she can't go to work. ☊ Ramona vừa mới ra viện nên cô ấy không đi làm được. ☊ 955
We've already done our packing for our trip. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đóng gói xong xuôi cho chuyến đi. ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 963
Where were you on Sunday afternoon? ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu chiều hôm chủ nhật? ☊ 964
We didn't take a vacation last year. ☊ Chúng tôi năm ngoái không đi nghỉ. ☊ 977
My friends arrived on Friday. ☊ Bạn của tôi đã đến hôm Thứ sáu. ☊ 983
Liting isn't here; she's gone out. ☊ Lệ Đình không có ở đây; cô ấy đã ra ngoài rồi. ☊ 987
EN I played tennis yesterday afternoon. ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt chiều hôm qua. ☊ 989
Have you ever met a famous person? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa? ☊ 996
We went there on vacation two (2) years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi nghỉ ở đó hai năm trước. ☊ 998
We had a great time. It was wonderful. ☊ Chúng tôi đã có một khoảng thời gian tuyệt vời. Rất kì diệu. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 1006
Do you know Jianhong's sister? ☊ Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không? ☊ 1016
This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1017
These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1018
Whwas the telephone invented? ☊ Điện thoại được phát minh khi nào? ☊ 1032
How is this word pronounced? ☊ Từ này phát âm thế nào? ☊ 1033
The house was painted last month. ☊ Nhà được sơn tháng trước. ☊ 1034
My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1041
Why did the email get sent to the wrong address? ☊ Tại sao lá thư điện tử lại bị gửi sai địa chỉ? ☊ 1051
Many British programs are shown on American television. ☊ Nhiều chương trình của Anh được chiếu trên truyền hình Mĩ. ☊ 1058
I was born in London. ☊ Tôi sinh ra ở London. ☊ 1079
The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. ☊ Những cái áo đã được là. ☊ 1098
What are you doing tonight? ☊ Cậu định làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1109
I like co ee, but I don't like tea. ☊ Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà. ☊ 1111
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần. ☊ 1112
Does Fyodor live alone? ☊ Fyodor có sống một mình không? ☊ 1115
What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? ☊ Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào? ☊ 1128
I'm very tired. I don't want to go out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay. ☊ 1129
I'm very tired. I'm not going out tonight. ☊ Tôi rất mệt. Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. ☊ 1130
Takahiro's not working this week. He's on vacation. ☊ Takahiro tuần này không làm việc. Anh ấy đang nghỉ phép. ☊ 1131
My parents are usually at home. They don't go out very often. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thường ở nhà. Họ không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1140
Has Marco gone home? ☊ Marco đã về nhà chưa? ☊ 1143
Has Konstantin arrived yet? ☊ Konstantin đã đến chưa? ☊ 1145
How long have they bemarried? ☊ Họ kết hôn được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 1153
This is a very old photograph. It was taka long time ago. ☊ Đây là một bức ảnh rất cũ. Nó được chụp lâu lắm rồi. ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1159
I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊ 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? ☊ 1178
It rained a lot while we were on vacation. ☊ Trời mưa rất nhiều hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ. ☊ 1185
Monika's a good friend of mine. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Monika là một người bạn tốt của tôi. Tôi đã qucô ấy từ lâu. ☊ 1187
run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊ 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. ☊ 1197
All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊ 1202
Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊ 1204
Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊ 1206
I'm not going out tonight. I'm staying at home. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ra ngoài tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1208
Are you going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊ 1211
What time does the movie end tonight? ☊ Bộ lm kết thúc lúc mấy giờ tối nay. ☊ 1212
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊ 1213
The concert starts at sevthirty (7:30). ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ ba mươi. ☊ 1216
Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊ 1223
Whis Yijuan going on vacation? ☊ Khi nào Nhất Quyên đi nghỉ? ☊ 1224
I'm going to the movies on Monday. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ hai. ☊ 1225
Listto this! Elisa's getting married next month! ☊ Nghe đây này! Elisa tháng sau sẽ cưới. ☊ 1226
My parents are going on vacation next week. — Sounds good, where are they going? ☊ Bố mẹ tôi tuần sau sẽ đi nghỉ. Hay thế, họ đi đâu thế? ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1233
Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊ 1234
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. ☊ Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc. ☊ 1235
I'm going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1236
She's going to watch TV tonight. ☊ Cô ấy muốn tối nay xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1248
It's a nice day. I don't want to take the bus. I'm going to walk. ☊ Hôm nay đẹp trời. Tôi không muốn bắt xe bus. Tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1260
You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1262
We'll probably go out tonight. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể sẽ đi ra ngoài tối nay. ☊ 1263
Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊ 1264
I won't be here tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ở nhà ngày mai. ☊ 1265
Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. ☊ Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được. ☊ 1267
I don't think it'll rain this afternoon. ☊ Tôi nghĩ trời sẽ không mưa chiều nay. ☊ 1281
I'll be asleep at midnight tonight. ☊ Tôi sẽ ngủ lúc nửa đêm đêm nay. ☊ 1282
I'll be working at three [o'clock] (3:00) tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ làm việc lúc ba giờ chiều mai. ☊ 1284
I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊ 1286
It won't rain, so you don't need to take an umbrella. ☊ Trời sẽ không mưa đâu nên cậu không cần phải mang theo ô. ☊ 1287
I don't feel very well tonight. ☊ Tối nay tôi không được khoẻ. ☊ 1289
It's Qasim's birthday next Monday. He'll be twenty- ve (25). ☊ Thứ hai này là sinh nhật Qasim. Anh ấy sẽ tròn hai mươi lăm tuổi. ☊ 1290
I'm sorry I was late this morning. It won't happagain. ☊ Cho tôi xin lỗi vì sáng nay tôi đã đi muộn. Chuyện này sẽ không tái diễn nữa. ☊ 1292
I don't think Jiyeong will pass his driver's test. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Chí Vinh sẽ không qua được kì thi lái xe. ☊ I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'>
I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊ I don't think they'll get married.'> 1297 I don't think they'll get married.'>
They won't get married. > I don't think they'll get married. I don't think they'll get married.'> ☊ Họ sẽ không kết hôn. Tôi nghĩ họ sẽ không kết hôn. ☊ I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'>
You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊ 1299
We're going to the theater tonight. We've got tickets. ☊ Tối nay chúng tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc. Chúng tôi có vé rồi. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1303
Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không? ☊ 1304
Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊ 1305
Let's y to Barcelona instead of driving. It won't take as long. ☊ Mình hãy bay sang Barcelona chứ đừng lái xe. Thế sẽ đỡ lâu hơn. ☊ 1310
I'm tired. I think I'll go to bed early tonight. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi nghĩ tối nay tôi sẽ đi ngủ sớm. ☊ 1312
It's raining. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Tôi nghĩ là mình sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊ 1314
There's a good program on TV tonight. I'm going to watch it. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình vô tuyến hay. Tôi sẽ xem nó. ☊ 1317
Shall I call you tonight? ☊ Tối nay tôi gọi cậu nhé? ☊ 1320
Should I call you tonight? ☊ Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không? ☊ 1323
joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊ 1324
I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊ 1325
Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 1327
Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊ 1329
It's cold today. I don't think I'll go out. ☊ Hôm nay trời lạnh. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không ra ngoài. ☊ 1331
I feel very tired. I don't think I'll play tennis today. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt lắm. Tôi nghĩ hôm nay tôi sẽ không chơi quần vợt đâu. ☊ 1333
This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊ 1334
I haven't done the shopping yet. I'll do it later. ☊ Tôi chưa mua sắm xong. Tôi sẽ mua sắm sau. ☊ 1335
I like sports. I watch a lot of sports on TV. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao. Tôi xem nhiều thể thao trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1342
It's dark in this room. Should I turn on the light? ☊ Trong phòng này tối. Tôi bật đèn được không? ☊ 1346
I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊ 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. ☊ 1349
this afternoon. ☊ Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết. ☊ 1352
Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊ 1358
I may go to the movies tonight. ☊ Tối nay có thể tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1360
May I ask a question? ☊ Tôi hỏi một câu được không? ☊ I might be late tonight.'> 1366 I might be late tonight.'>
It's possible that I'll be late tonight. > I might be late tonight. I might be late tonight.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tối nay tôi sẽ bị muộn. Tôi có thể sẽ bị muộn tối nay. ☊ She might not be here next week.'> 1367 She might not be here next week.'>
It's possible that Jamila won't be here next week. > She might not be here next week. She might not be here next week.'> ☊ Có khả năng là Jamila tuần sau sẽ không ở đây. Cô ấy có thể sẽ không ở đây tuần sau. ☊ I might not have time to go out.'> 1368 I might not have time to go out.'>
It's possible that I won't have time to go out. > I might not have time to go out. I might not have time to go out.'> ☊ Có khả năng là tôi sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. Tôi có thể sẽ không có thời gian ra ngoài. ☊ 1369
Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊ 1370
What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊ 1372
What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1375
He's playing tennis tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Anh ấy định mai chơi quần vợt. ☊ 1378
He won't be working tomorrow. ☊ Mai anh ấy sẽ không đi làm. ☊ 1380
He might watch television. ☊ Anh ấy có thể sẽ xem vô tuyến. ☊ 1381
He's going out in the afternoon for sure. ☊ Chắc chắn anh ấy sẽ ra ngoài chiều mai. ☊ 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. ☊ 1415
This isn't the Wilsons? I'm sorry. I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Wilson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất rồi. ☊ 1416
The phone rang eight (8) times and Samiya didn't answer. She must not be at home. ☊ Chuông điện thoại reo tám lần mà Samiya không nghe. Cô ấy hẳn là đã không ở nhà. ☊ 1418
The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊ 1422
They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊ 1424
Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk. ☊ Người đi xe đạp không được đi trên vỉa hè. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 1435
This isn't the Karlsons? I must have the wrong number. ☊ Đây không phải nhà Karlson à? Xin lỗi, hẳn là tôi nhầm số mất ☊ 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 ☊ 1446
A tennis player must be very good to play professionally. ☊ Một tay quần vợt phải rất giỏi mới có thể chơi chuyên nghiệp. ☊ 1454
Yeonhwa doesn't study enough. She should study harder. ☊ Liên Hoa học chưa đủ. Cô ấy nên học chăm chỉ hơn. ☊ 1464
I don't think you should work so hard. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên làm việc nhiều thế. ☊ 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. ☊ 1469
I have to study tonight. I can't go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi phải học bài. Tôi không đi xem lm được. ☊ 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. ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1485
You don't need your car. You should sell it. ☊ Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi. ☊ 1488
You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊ Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊ 1489
Simon isn't feeling well today. I think he should go see the doctor. ☊ Simon hôm nay không được khoẻ. Tôi nghĩ anh ấy nên đi khám. ☊ 1490
The hotel is too expensive for us. I don't think we should stay there. ☊ Khách sạn đấy quá đắt cho chúng ta. Tôi nghĩ chúng ta không nên ở đó. ☊ 1493
I don't think people should smoke. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi người không nên hút thuốc. ☊ 1494
I think I should save more money. ☊ Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 1498
None 1501 ☊ kəʔ̖ w kəən̖ kwaa mo̖ʔt̚ kii ̖ th̪ ii ʨɯəḱ ̚ xii ləj́ ɗɯəʔ̖ k̚ ɓɐɐŋ̖ laj́ sɛɛ ☊ 1502
Does Amanda have to work on Saturdays? ☊ Amanda có phải làm việc Thứ bảy không? ☊ 1504
I'm not working tomorrow, so I don't have to get up early. ☊ Mai tôi không đi làm nên tôi không phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1506
We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1517
We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). ☊ Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi. ☊ 1521
Chris had to wait a long time. — How long did he have to wait? ☊ Chris đã phải đợi lâu. Anh ấy đã phải đợi bao lâu? ☊ 1527
Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1530
Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊ 1541
Would you like to have dinner with us on Sunday? ☊ Chủ nhật cậu có muốn ăn tối cùng chúng tôi không? ☊ 1542
I'd love to have dinner on Sunday. ☊ Tôi rất muốn ăn tối hôm Chủ nhật. ☊ 1543
What would you like to do tonight? ☊ Cậu muốn làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1546
I'm feeling tired. I'd like to stay home tonight. ☊ Tôi thấy mệt. Tôi muốn ở nhà tối nay. ☊ 1547
Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? ☊ 1551
What do you like to do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì cuối tuần? ☊ 1553
Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊ 1556
You have an extra ticket for a concert next week. Perhaps Helwill come. ☊ Tôi có thừa một vé xem hoà nhạc tuần sau. Có thể Helsẽ tới. ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 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. ☊ 1563
What time would you like to have dinner tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ? ☊ I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> 1570 I would prefer to sit on the oor.'>
I'd rather sit on the oor. > I would prefer to sit on the oor. I would prefer to sit on the oor.'> ☊ Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. Tôi thích ngồi trên sàn hơn. ☊ 1571
I don't really want to go out. I'd rather stay at home. ☊ Tôi không hẳn là muốn ra ngoài. Tôi thích ở nhà hơn. ☊ 1574
I don't like to be late. I'd rather be early. ☊ Tôi không thích muộn. Tôi thích sớm hơn. ☊ 1575
I'm feeling tired. I'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Tôi đang mệt. Tôi thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1576
Jisang is feeling tired. He'd rather not go out tonight. ☊ Chí Tường đang mệt. Anh ấy thấy không đi ra ngoài tối nay thì hơn. ☊ 1578
Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊ 1585
Zhirong would prefer not to go out. ☊ Chí Vinh thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1590
Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊ 1597
I'd rather stay home tonight. I'd prefer not to go out. ☊ Tôi muốn tối nay ở nhà hơn. Tôi thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1599
Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊ 1609
Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊ 1610
I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊ 1611
Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? ☊ Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học? ☊ 1612
I'd rather study philosophy than electronics. ☊ Tôi thích triết học hơn điện tử. ☊ 1616
I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊ 1617
Please be quiet. I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ Làm ơn yên lặng. Tôi đang cố tập trung. ☊ 1621
Be careful! Don't fall! ☊ Cẩn thận! Khéo ngã! ☊ 1622
Please don't go. Stay here with me. ☊ Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi. ☊ 1623
Be here on time. Don't be late. ☊ Đến đúng giờ nhé. Đừng đến muộn. ☊ 1625
Come on! Let's dance. ☊ Thôi nào! Nhảy đi nào. ☊ 1627
Let's have sh for dinner tonight. ☊ Tối nay ăn cá đi. ☊ 1628
Should we go out tonight? — No, I'm tired. Let's stay home. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta có nên ra ngoài không? - Không, tôi mệt. Hãy ở nhà đi. ☊ 1630
Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi. ☊ 1634
Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊ 1637
Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. ☊ Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi. ☊ 1641
Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊ 1643
Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi. ☊ 1644
There's a man on the roof. ☊ Có một người đàn ông trên mái nhà. ☊ 1649
There's nothing on TV tonight. ☊ Không có gì trên vô tuyến tối nay. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1654
There are a lot of accidents on this road. ☊ Có nhiều vị tai nạn xảy ra trên con đường này. ☊ 1657
How many players are there on a football team? ☊ Có bao nhiêu cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1658
There are elev(11) players on a football team. ☊ Có mười một cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1659
There's a book on the table. ☊ Có một quyển sách trên bàn. ☊ 1662
I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊ 1676
There are ve (5) players on a basketball team. ☊ Có năm cầu thủ trong một đội bóng rổ. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 1685
There's a good nature program on TV tonight. ☊ Tối nay có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1686
There was a good nature program on TV last night. ☊ Tối qua có một chương trình hay về tự nhiên trên vô tuyến. ☊ 1687
We're staying at a very big hotel. There are one thousand two hundred fty (1,250) rooms. ☊ Chúng tôi đang ở trong một khách sạn rất lớn. Có một nghìn hai trăm năm mươi phòng ở đây. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1697
manager soon. ☊ Quản lí của công đi sắp đi, thế nên sẽ sớm có một quản lí mới. ☊ 1698
I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊ 1699
There will be rain tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Sẽ có mưa vào chiều mai. ☊ 1700
There will be a typhoon this weekend. ☊ Sẽ có bão vào cuối tuần này. ☊ 1702
There was a clock on the wall near the window. ☊ Từng có một cái đồng hồ trên tường gần cửa sổ. ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1704
There were some books on the shelves. ☊ Từng có vài cuốn sách trên giá. ☊ 1710
The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊ 1717
Where can I buy a bottle of water? — There's a convenience store at the end of the block. ☊ Tôi có thể mua một chai nước ở đâu? - Có một cửa hàng tạp hoá ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 1719
Whwe got to the theater, there was a long line outside. ☊ Khi chúng tôi tới nhà hát, có một hàng người dài bên ngoài. ☊ 1723
I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả. ☊ 1732
I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊ 1733
How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊ 1738
There was strong wind yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua có gió to. ☊ 1744
It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. ☊ Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài. ☊ 1756
Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊ 1757
won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊ 1761
won't. ☊ Ganesh có ở đây ngày mai không? - Có. Không. ☊ 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. ☊ 1772
Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. ☊ Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có. ☊ 1778
I'm ready to go, but Sonia isn't. ☊ Tôi đã sẵn sàng đi nhưng Sonia 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. ☊ 1783
You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊ 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. ☊ 1790
I don't eat meat, but Tom does. ☊ Tôi không ăn thịt nhưng Tom thì có. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 1803
Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊ 1805
Do you have a car? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xe hơi không? - Tôi không có. ☊ 1810
Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. ☊ Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không. ☊ 1821
I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊ 1826
I don't like Dmitry. — You don't? Why not? ☊ Tôi không thích Dmitry. - Thế hả? Tại sao? ☊ 1831
Marta will be here soon, won't she? — Yes, probably. ☊ Marta sẽ sớm ở đây thôi phải không? - Đúng, chắc vậy. ☊ 1835
You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. ☊ Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn. ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1851
I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu? ☊ 1857
You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt ☊ 1858
You'll help me, won't you? — Yes, of course I will. ☊ Cậu sẽ giúp tôi chứ? - Có, tất nhiên rồi. ☊ 1861
Igor's a very nice person, isn't he? — Yes, everybody likes him. ☊ Igor là người rất tốt đúng không? Đúng, ai cũng thích anh ấy. ☊ 1863
You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 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. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1872
The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 1879
You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 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. ☊ 1885
I don't like having my picture taken. ☊ Tôi không thích để tranh của tôi bị lấy đi. ☊ 1886
Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊ 1893
Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊ 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. ☊ 1898
I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊ 1899
Maalik said he had wokup feeling sick, so he hadn't gone to work. ☊ Maalik nói anh ấy lúc thức dậy thấy không khoẻ nên anh ấy đã không đi làm. ☊ 1907
Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊ 1916
Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. ☊ Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến. ☊ 1917
Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? ☊ Tại sao chúng ta không ra ngoài ăn tối nay? ☊ 1919
We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊ 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. ☊ 1927
Why did she leave early? > I wonder why she left early. ☊ Tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi sớm? > Tôi tự hỏi tại sao cô ấy lại rời đi ☊ 1932
She asked how long I had beworking at my present job. ☊ Cô ấy hỏi tôi đã làm công việc hiện tại của tôi được bao lâu rồi. ☊ 1939
Is Pauline married? — I don't think she is. ☊ Pauline kết hôn chưa? - Tôi nghĩ là chưa. ☊ 1940
Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊ 1941
Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. ☊ Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không. ☊ 1944
Is the concert at sevthirty (7:30)? — I think so. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc diễn ra lúc bảy giờ ba mươi phải không? - Tôi nghĩ thế. ☊ 1951
You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊ 1952
The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊ 1954
Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊ 1960
He tried to avoid answering my question. ☊ Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1962
WhI'm on vacation, I enjoy not having to get up early. ☊ Khi tôi đi nghỉ tôi không thích phải dậy sớm. ☊ 1964
Niraj doesn't want to retire. He wants to go on working. ☊ Niraj không muốn về hưu. Ông ấy muốn làm việc tiếp. ☊ 1967
I don't mind being kept waiting. ☊ Tôi không phiền khi phải đợi tiếp đâu. ☊ 1968
They admitted to having stolthe money. ☊ Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 1976
Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊ 1978
Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊ 1982
They seem to have plenty of money. ☊ Họ có vẻ có rất nhiều tiền. ☊ 1990
Yvonne tends to forget things. ☊ Yvone hay quên đồ đạc. ☊ 1993
I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊ They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> 2008 They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'>
They don't allow parking in front of the building. > They don't allow people to park in front of the building. They don't allow people to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Họ không cho phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. > Họ không cho phép người ta đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊ You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'>
Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊ 2012
Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy không để cho cô ấy ra ngoài một mình. ☊ 2019
EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊ 2020
Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. ☊ Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm. ☊ 2024
The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2027
Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊ 2028
don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊ 2031
A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊ 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. ☊ 2038
My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊ 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. ☊ I don't like to be kept waiting.'> 2048 I don't like to be kept waiting.'>
I don't like being kept waiting. > I don't like to be kept waiting. I don't like to be kept waiting.'> ☊ Tôi không thích chờ đợi mãi. > Tôi không muốn phải chờ mãi. ☊ I don't like friends to call me at work.'> 2049 I don't like friends to call me at work.'>
I don't like friends calling me at work. > I don't like friends to call me at work. I don't like friends to call me at work.'> ☊ Tôi không thích bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. > Tôi không muốn bạn bè gọi cho tôi khi làm việc. ☊ 2050
Silvia likes living in London. ☊ Silvia thích sống ở London. ☊ 2053
I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp. ☊ 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. ☊ 2059
Poor Hanako! I would hate to have been in her position. ☊ Khổ thân Hanako? Tôi chẳng muốn ở vị trí của cô ấy đâu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2063
I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the movies. ☊ Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. > Tôi thích ở nhà tối nay hơn là đi xem lm. ☊ 2064
I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊ 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. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2085
We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊ 2086
Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊ 2087
Ramona lives alone. She's lived alone for fteen (15) years. It's not strange for her. ☊ Ramona sống một mình. Cô ấy đã sống một mình được mười lăm năm. Điều đó không lạ gì với cô ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2093
Keiko had to get used to driving on the left when she moved back to Japan. ☊ Keiko đã phải làm quen với việc lái xe bên trái khi cô ấy trở về Nhật Bản. ☊ 2094
I'm used to driving on the left because I grew up in England. ☊ Tôi quen với việc lái xe bên trái vì tôi lớn lên ở Anh. ☊ 2101
They insisted on paying for dinner. ☊ Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối. ☊ 2103
I wouldn't dream of asking them for money. ☊ Có nằm mơ tôi cũng không bao giờ hỏi họ tiền. ☊ 2106
Do you feel like going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊ 2108
I congratulated Mira on getting a new job. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng Mira vì có công việc mới. ☊ 2113
The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. ☊ Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2118
I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊ 2119
There was no point in waiting any longer, so we left. ☊ Đợi nữa cũng chả được tích sự gì nên chúng tôi đã đi. ☊ 2132
You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2135
I get lonely if there's nobody to talk to. ☊ Tôi thấy cô đơn nếu không có ai để nói chuyện. ☊ 2137
They gave us some money to buy some food. ☊ Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2140
Since there weren't any chairs for us to sit on, we had to sit on the floor. ☊ Vì không có ghế cho chúng tôi ngồi nên chúng tôi phải ngồi trên sàn. ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ 2145
I put on warmer clothes so I wouldn't feel cold. ☊ Tôi đã mặc quần áo ấm để tôi không thấy lạnh. ☊ 2146
I left Kenji my phone number so he'd be able to contact me. ☊ Tôi đã để lại cho Kenji số điện thoại của tôi để anh ấy có thể liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2147
We whispered so that nobody could hear our conversation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói thầm để không ai có thể nghe thấy cuộc trao đổi của chúng tôi. ☊ 2148
Please arrive early so that we'll be able to start the meeting on time. ☊ Làm ơn đến sớm để chúng ta có thể bắt đầu cuộc họp đúng giờ. ☊ 2154
This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2160
It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊ 2161
If I have any more news, you'll be the first person to know. ☊ Nếu tôi có tin gì nữa thì cậu sẽ là người đầu tiên được biết. ☊ 2162
ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. ☊ Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh. ☊ 2163
Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time. ☊ Mọi người đều muộn trừ tôi. Tôi là người duy nhất đến đúng giờ. ☊ 2165
EN I'm likely to get home late tonight. ☊ Tôi tối nay có khi sẽ về nhà muộn. ☊ 2166
I was the second customer to complain to the restaurant manager. ☊ Tôi là khách thứ hai phàn nàn với quản lí nhà hàng. ☊ 2167
That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2169
lot of tra c on the roads. ☊ Vì kì nghỉ bắt đầu Thứ sáu nên đường có vẻ nhiều xe cộ. ☊ 2173
I don't like dogs. I'm always afraid of getting bitten. ☊ Tôi không thích chó. Tôi luôn sợ bị cắn. ☊ 2178
Ask Anna for her opinion. I'd be interested to know what she thinks. ☊ Hỏi ý kiến Anna xem. Tôi sẽ thích thú khi biết được cô ấy nghĩ gì. ☊ 2185
Fabio promised to buy me lunch. > Fabio insisted on buying me lunch. ☊ Fabio đã hứa mua cho tôi bữa trưa. > Fabio đòi mua cho tôi bữa trưa. ☊ 2186
I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊ 2190
I saw him walking along the street. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy đi bộ trên phố. ☊ 2192
Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder. ☊ Xenia đột nhiên thấy có người chạm vào vai cô ấy. ☊ 2193
Did you notice anyone go out? ☊ Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không? ☊ 2198
Everyone heard the bomb explode. ☊ Ai cũng nghe thấy tiếng bomb nổ. ☊ 2199
I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy có người đập cửa giữa nửa đêm. ☊ 2203
Do something! Don't just stand there doing nothing. ☊ Làm gì đi chứ! Đừng có đứng đó mà không làm gì. ☊ 2210
Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 2216
don't like it. ☊ Toà thị chính mới không đẹp lắm. Hầu hết mọi người không thích nó. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2225
You've got very long hair. ☊ Cậu có một bộ tóc rất dài. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ 2235
They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊ That's good advice.'> 2240 That's good advice.'>
That's a good suggestion. > That's good advice. That's good advice.'> ☊ Đấy là một gợi ý hay. > Đấy là một lời khuyên hay. ☊ 2245
If you want to leave early, you have to ask for permission. ☊ Nếu cậu muốn rời đi sớm, cậu phải xin phép. ☊ 2246
I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2253
I need some money to buy some food. ☊ Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2257
The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2262
I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊ 2266
What's the longest river in the world? ☊ Con sông dài nhất thế giới là sông gì? ☊ 2267
The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất. ☊ 2270
We must do more to protect the environment. ☊ Chúng ta phải làm nhiều hơn để bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ 2271
There are millions of stars in space. ☊ Có hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ. ☊ He's in jail.'> 2272 He's in jail.'>
Milena's brother's in prison for robbery. > He's in jail. He's in jail.'> ☊ Em trai Milena đang ở trong nhà tù vì ăn cướp. ? Anh ấy đang ngồi tù. ☊ 2273
Milena went to the prison to visit her brother. ☊ Milena đã đến nhà tù thăm em trai của cô ấy. ☊ 2275
字 Konstantin當羅生員於丐場大學 ☊ (...)ɗaaŋlaa̖sɪɪjŋviəənə̖kaj́ʨɯəəŋ̖ ɗaʔjhɐʔ̖wk͡p̚maa̖to̪ojtɯ̪ ɯ̖ŋ laam̖viəʔ̖k̚. ☊ 2279
The economy was bad, so a lot of people were out of work. ☊ Kinh tế khi ấy tồi tệ nên nhiều người không có việc làm. ☊ 2280
Do you like strong black co ee? ☊ Cậu có thích cà phê đen mạnh không? ☊ 2283
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat. ☊ Người ăn chay là người không ăn thịt. ☊ 2288
long. ☊ Paolo và Giuliana đã cưới nhau nhưng hôn nhân không kéo dài lâu lắm. ☊ 2289
A paci st is a person who is against war. ☊ Người yêu hoà bình là người phản đối chiến tranh. ☊ 2296
It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊ 2300
The Amazon is a river in South America. ☊ Amazon là một con sông ở Nam Mĩ. ☊ 2301
Asia is the largest continent in the world. ☊ Châu Á là châu lục lớn nhất thế giới. ☊ 2319
The Pentagon is in Washington, D.C. ☊ Lầu Năm Góc nằm ở Washington DC. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 2326
Problems concerning health are health problems. ☊ Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ. ☊ I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'>
I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊ 2329
Someone whose job is to inspect factories is a factory inspector. ☊ Người nào mà công việc là thị sát nhà máy là một thanh tra nhà máy. ☊ 2336
A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊ 2339
Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. ☊ Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch. ☊ 2342
I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. ☊ Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả. ☊ 2347
You have to try and concentrate. ☊ Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung. ☊ 2350
long have you known one another? ☊ Cậu và Kenichi đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? > Các cậu đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? ☊ They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'>
Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau. ☊ 2352
near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊ 2357
I tried to study, but I couldn't concentrate. ☊ Tôi đã cố học nhưng tôi không tập trung được. ☊ 2360
Some people are very sel sh. They think only of themselves. ☊ Một số người rất ích kỉ. Họ chỉ nghĩ đến mình họ. ☊ 2363
We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊ 2369
I don't want to share a room with anybody. I want my own room. ☊ Tôi không muốn chung phòng với ai. Tôi muốn phòng của riêng tôi. ☊ 2373
I traveled around Japan on my own. ☊ Tôi đã tự đi Nhật Bản một mình. ☊ 2374
She raises her children as a single mother on her own. ☊ Cô ấy tự nuôi con một mình kiểu bà mẹ đơn thân. ☊ 2383
They live on a big street, so there must be a lot of noise from the ☊ ☊ 2386
There's bound to be a ight to Madrid tonight. ☊ Chắc chắn có một chuyến bay đến Madrid tối nay. ☊ 2387
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. ☊ Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2390
She went out without any money. ☊ Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền. ☊ 2392
Hardly anybody passed the examination. ☊ Hầu như không có ai qua kì thi. ☊ 2393
If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊ 2396
Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2397
Someone has forgotten their umbrella. ☊ Có người đã quên ô. ☊ 2401
All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. ☊ Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào. ☊ 2402
This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊ 2403
None of the stores were open. ☊ Không có cửa hàng nào mở cửa. ☊ 2404
The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊ 2406
Herman didn't tell anyone about his plans. ☊ Herman đã không nói với ai về kế hoạch của anh ấy. ☊ 2407
No one did what I asked them to do, did they? ☊ Không ai làm những gì tôi bảo họ có đúng không? ☊ 2409
I don't know anything about economics. ☊ Tôi chẳng biết gì về kinh tế. ☊ 2410
We didn't spend much money. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tiêu nhiều tiền. ☊ 2413
Monika's very busy with her job. She has little time for other things. ☊ Monika rất bận rộn với công việc. Cô ấy có ít thời gian cho chuyện khác. ☊ 2414
Kimiko has very few friends in London. ☊ Kimiko có rất ít bạn ở London. ☊ 2417
We have only a little time left. ☊ Chúng tôi chỉ còn một ít thời gian. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 2421
I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊ 2428
Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊ 2429
Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊ 2431
Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊ 2437
We can go to either restaurant. I don't care. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể đi một trong hai nhà hàng. Tôi không quan tâm. ☊ 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. ☊ 2450
go wrong went wrong. ☊ Kì nghỉ của chúng ta đúng là một thảm hoạ. Thứ gì hỏng được cũng hỏng hết. ☊ 2454
I've spent all the money you gave me. ☊ Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi. ☊ 2455
When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2459
He didn't say a word all night long. ☊ Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm. ☊ 2463
I've read every one (1) of those books. ☊ Tôi đã đọc một trong những quyển sách này. ☊ 2464
None of the rooms was the same. Each was di erent. ☊ Không có phòng nào giống nhau. Mỗi phòng một khác. ☊ 2469
Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊ 2470
Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊ 2473
Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. ☊ Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2487
I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2488
The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2492
The woman with whom he fell in love left him after a month. > The woman he fell in love with left him after a month. ☊ Người phụ nữ mà anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. > Người phụ nữ anh ấy đem lòng yêu đã bỏ anh được một tháng. ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2512
I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊ 2515
The woman I wanted to see was away on business. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đang đi làm xa. ☊ 2520
The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊ 2523
Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊ 2527
The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊ 2528
Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. ☊ Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2529
Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊ 2530
The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊ 2535
Ten people applied for the job, none of whom were suitable. ☊ Mười người đã nộp đơn xin việc mà không một ai phù hợp. ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2541
EN The road connecting the two (2) towns is very narrow. ☊ Con đường nối hai thị trấn rất hẹp. ☊ 2544
The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊ 2546
There are only a few chocolates left. ☊ Chỉ còn một ít chocolat để lại. ☊ 2547
I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊ 2550
Most of the suggestions made at the meeting weren't very ☊ ☊ 2551
reasonable. ☊ Hầu hết gợi ý được đưa ra tại buổi họp không hợp lí lắm. ☊ 2553
I don't have anything to do. I'm bored. ☊ Tôi không có việc gì để làm. Tôi đang chán. ☊ 2560
EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊ 2565
There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. ☊ Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó ☊ 2570
The shoes I tried on t me perfectly. ☊ Đôi giày tôi đã thử vừa khít chân tôi. ☊ 2573
The conference was badly organized. ☊ Buổi hội nghị được tổ chức tệ hại. ☊ 2574
The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. ☊ Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2587
I haven't seen her for such a long time. ☊ Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài. ☊ 2588
I didn't know it was such a long way. ☊ Tôi không biết đường dài đến thế. ☊ 2589
You're lazy. You don't work hard enough. ☊ Cậu lười. Cậu không làm đủ chăm chỉ. ☊ 2594
The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊ 2596
The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler. ☊ Chỉ dẫn rất phức tạp. Lẽ ra nó phải đơn giản hơn. ☊ 2597
It takes longer by train than car. ☊ Đi bằng tàu hoả lâu hơn là xe hơi. ☊ 2598
Walter did worse than I did on the test. ☊ Walter làm kém hơn tôi trong kì thi. ☊ 2603
This bag is slightly heavier than the other one. ☊ Túi này năng hơn một chút so với túi kia. ☊ 2605
I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. ☊ Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa. ☊ 2606
This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2610
The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll arrive. ☊ Chúng ta đi càng sớm thì chúng ta về càng sớm. ☊ 2617
Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊ 2620
They have more money than we do. > They have more money than us. ☊ Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. > Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. ☊ 2624
He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊ 2625
His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊ 2628
I met a friend of mine on my way home. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người bạn của tôi trên đường về nhà. ☊ 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. ☊ 2636
Have you gone to the bank yet? > Not yet. ☊ Cậu đã đến ngân hàng chưa? - Chưa. ☊ 2637
Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊ 2643
The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊ 2656
I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2659
I'll send you a map and directions in case you can't nd our ☊ ☊ 2662
EN I'll leave my phone on just in case my mother calls. ☊ Tôi sẽ để điện thoại bật chỉ để phòng khi mẹ tôi gọi. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2666
The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> 2669 Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'>
I don't care which hotel we stay at as long as the room is clean. > Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at. Provided that the room's clean, I don't really care which hotel we stay at.'> ☊ Tôi không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào miễn là phòng sạch sẽ. > Miễn là phòng sạch sẽ còn tôi thực sự không quan tâm chúng tôi ở khách sạn nào. ☊ 2674
The phone rang just as I sat down. ☊ Điện thoại reo đúng lúc tôi ngồi xuống. ☊ 2676
and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊ 2678
done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊ 2680
Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2693
EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều. ☊ 2695
There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊ 2697
I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊ 2699
I slept until noon this morning. > I didn't get up until noon this morning. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ đến trưa nay. > Tôi đã khong ngủ dậy đến tận trưa nay. ☊ 2705
I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊ 2706
I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊ 2707
I have to work IN the afternoons. ☊ Tôi phải làm việc các buổi chiều. ☊ 2710
They're getting married in six (6) months' time. ☊ Họ sẽ cưới trong vòng sáu tháng nữa. ☊ 2712
Everything began and ended ON time. ☊ Mọi thứ bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ. ☊ 2713
If I say ten o'clock (10:00), then I mean, be ON time. ☊ Nếu tôi nói mười giờ tức là đúng giờ. ☊ 2715
EN We got on the train just IN time. ☊ Chúng tôi lên tàu vừa kịp giờ. ☊ 2724
Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊ 2725
They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. ☊ Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore. ☊ 2726
I stopped to get gas on the way home from work. ☊ Tôi dừng lại để pomp xăng trên đường về nhà từ cơ quan. ☊ 2728
The mailbox is on the corner of the street. ☊ Hòm thư ở góc phố. ☊ 2730
Have you ever been in prison? > Have you ever been in jail? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ ngồi tù chưa? ☊ 2732
We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊ 2733
There were no seats left when we got ON the train. ☊ Không còn ghế nào khi chúng tôi lên tàu hoả. ☊ 2734
The bus was very crowded when we got ON. ☊ Xe bus rất đông lúc chúng tôi lên. ☊ 2736
Nuria passed me ON her bike yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua Nuria đi qua mặt tôi trên chiếc xe đạp của cô ấy. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 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. ☊ 2742
Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. ☊ Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết. ☊ 2745
IN my opinion, the movie wasn't that great. ☊ Theo ý kiến của tôi, bộ lm không hay đến thế. ☊ 2746
IN my mother's opinion, the food AT this restaurant is the best. ☊ Theo ý kiến mẹ tôi, thức ăn ở nhà hàng này là tuyệt nhất. ☊ 2749
The train was traveling AT a speed OF one hundred twenty (120) miles per hour when the driver lost control. > The train was traveling AT a speed OF two hundred (200) kilometers per hour when the driver lost control. ☊ Con tàu đang đi với tốc độ một trăm hai mươi dặm một giờ thì lái xe bị mất lái. ☊ 2750
Water boils AT a temperature OF one hundred degrees (100o) Celsius. ☊ Nước sôi ở nhiệt độ một trăm độ C. ☊ 2751
Some singers go ON a world tour every year. ☊ Một số ca sĩ lưu diễn theo tour quốc tế hàng năm. ☊ 2752
it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2754
are ON strike. ☊ Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công. ☊ 2755
She's put ON a lot of weight this year, so she wants to go ON a diet. ☊ Cô ấy đã lên nhiều cân năm nay nên cô ấy muốn ăn kiêng. ☊ 2756
While I was watching F1 racing yesterday, I saw one of the cars catch ON re. ☊ Khi tôi đang xem xua đua công thức một hôm qua, tôi đã thấy một chiếc xe hơi bắt lửa. ☊ 2757
Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊ 2758
I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊ 2759
He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'>
You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊ 2764
Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊ 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. ☊ 2766
I arrived ON the seven-o'clock (7:00) train. ☊ Tôi đã đến chuyến tàu bảy giờ. ☊ My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> 2768 My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'>
My salary has increased from two thousand dollars ($2000) a month to twenty- ve hundred ($2500). > My salary's increased BY ve hundred dollars ($500). > My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350). My salary has increased from fteen hundred fty euros (€1550) a month to nineteen hundred (€1900). > My salary's increased BY three hundred fty euro (€350).'> ☊ Lương của tôi đã tăng từ hai nghìn dollar một tháng lên hai nghìn năm trăm dollar. > Lương của tôi đă tăng thêm năm trăm dollar. ☊ 2769
I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua. ☊ 2770
Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊ 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. ☊ 2774
The advantage OF living alone is that you have more freedom. ☊ Ưu điểm của sống một mình là bạn có nhiều tự do hơn. ☊ 2775
In fact, there are many advantages TO living alone. ☊ Thực tế, có nhiều ưu điểm khi sống một mình. ☊ 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. ☊ 2777
I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊ 2783
getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊ 2784
The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊ 2785
I was very surprised BY her reaction TO my simple suggestion. ☊ Tôi rất ngạc nhiên với phản ứng của cô ấy trước gợi ý đơn giản của tôi. ☊ 2786
His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊ 2787
Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? ☊ Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không? ☊ 2789
The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. ☊ Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN. ☊ 2793
He donated half his wealth to charity, which was very generous of him. ☊ Anh ấy ủng hộ nửa số tài sản của mình cho từ thiện, cho thấy anh ấy rất hào phóng ☊ 2799
important conference. ☊ Thực ra tôi buồn vì không được mời tới hội thảo quan trọng nhất. ☊ 2802
I was very pleased with the audience's reception of my speech. ☊ Tôi đã rất mãn nguyện vì sự đón nhận của thính giả đối với bài nói của tôi. ☊ 2803
Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 2815
Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2825
She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ? ☊ 2829
for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊ 2831
Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊ 2832
The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊ 2833
Have you responded to your boss's email? ☊ Cậu đã trả lời thư điện tử của ông chủ chưa? ☊ 2836
His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊ 2837
Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. ☊ Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu. ☊ 2839
The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. ☊ Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất. ☊ 2841
And then onlookers started shouting to each other. ☊ Và rồi những người xem bắt đầu la hét. ☊ 2844
If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊ 2845
We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊ 2847
You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊ 2852
Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊ 2853
You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. ☊ Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ. ☊ 2854
What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? ☊ Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào? ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2866
Some students were suspected of cheating on the exam. ☊ Một số học sinh bị kết tội gian lận trong kì thi. ☊ 2868
The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊ 2870
Our meal consisted of seven (7) courses. ☊ Bữa ăn của chúng tôi có bảy món. ☊ 2871
Water consists of hydrogen oxide. ☊ Nước bao gồm hydro dioxide. ☊ 2872
Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. ☊ Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre. ☊ 2873
I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn. ☊ 2874
I didn't have enough money to pay the rent. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả tiền thuê. ☊ 2880
Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. ☊ Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi. ☊ 2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊ 2885
blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊ 2886
EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊ 2889
I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊ 2890
Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. ☊ Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa. ☊ 2891
His salary is so low that he doesn't have enough to live on. ☊ Lương của anh ấy thấp đến nỗi anh ấy không đủ sống. ☊ 2892
She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊ 2893
We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊ 2894
I congratulated my brother for winning the tennis tournament. ☊ Tôi đã chúc mừng em trai tôi vì đã thắng trong vòng thi quần vợt. ☊ 2895
You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊ 2899
Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊ 2906
Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊ 2909
I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. ☊ Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác. ☊ 2910
A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊ 2911
Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊ 2913
Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊ 2915
They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊ 2916
I wanted to stay home, but my friends insisted on my coming. ☊ Tôi muốn ở nhà nhưng bạn tôi đã nài nỉ tôi đến. ☊ 2919
Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. ☊ Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé. ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 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. ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2929
Better nd a gas station. We're running out of gas. ☊ Tốt nhất là tìm một trạm xăng. Chúng ta đang hết xăng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 2936
EN The concert had to be called o because of the typhoon. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc phải hoãn lại vì bão. ☊ 2940
My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2941
I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊ 2942
Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. ☊ Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế. ☊ 2946
One man was so upset by the whole ordeal that he commited suicide. ☊ Một người đàn ông quá đau khổ vì toàn bộ thử thách đến nỗi anh ấy tự sát. ☊ 2951
When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊ 2952
The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. ☊ Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau. ☊ 2955
You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊ 2960
So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 2962
My parents were away on business when I was a child, so my grandparents brought me up. > My grandparents raised me. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đi làm xa khi tôi còn bé nên ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. > Ông bà tôi đã nuôi tôi lớn. ☊ 2963
If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊ 2965
Don't argue with the police o cer, or you'll just end up getting arrested. ☊ Đừng cãi nhau với cảnh sát nếu không kết quả chỉ là cậu sẽ bị bắt thôi. ☊ 2966
There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊ 2967
I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. ☊ Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu. ☊ 2971
I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2976
They couldn't get along with each other, so the relationship didn't work out in the end. ☊ Họ đã không thể sống với nhau nên mối quan hệ cuối cùng đã không thành. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ 2987
wasn't afraid to take them on. ☊ Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ. ☊ 2989
They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2994
gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊ 2995
Put a smile on your face, and you'll certainly get lots of smiles back. ☊ Để nụ cười trên mặt cậu và chắc chắn cậu sẽ nhận lại nhiều nụ cười. ☊ 2996
I waved to the children on the bus, and they waved back. ☊ Tôi vẫy tay với bọn trẻ trên xe bus và bọn chúng đã vẫy lại với tôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ 3000
The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊ Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: I don't accept his version of events. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth as sth: Can we accept his account as the true version? ☊ accept ☊
I am not prepared to accept that this decision is final. ☊ accept ☊
it is accepted to be, have, etc. sth: The workforce is generally accepted to have the best conditions in Europe. ☊ accept ☊
He accepts full responsibility for what happened. ☊ accept ☊
You have to accept the consequences of your actions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: They accepted the court's decision. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: She won't accept advice from anyone. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth for sth: My article has been accepted for publication. ☊ accept ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
Take out accident insurance before you go on your trip. ☊ accident ☊
rented/temporary/furnished accommodation ☊ accommodation ☊
Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday. ☊ accommodation ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
His wife accompanied him on the trip. ☊ accompany ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
Warships will accompany the convoy. ☊ accompany ☊
strong winds accompanied by heavy rain ☊ accompany ☊
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. ☊ accompany ☊
The work was done according to her instructions. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
a joint account (= one in the name of more than one person) ☊ account ☊
She retired early on account of ill health. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
The marsh is an area of great scientific interest on account of its wild flowers. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. ☊ acknowledge ☊
Are you prepared to acknowledge your responsibility? ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge that...: I did not acknowledge that he had done anything wrong. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
Don't take her seriously—it's all an act. ☊ act ☊
You could tell she was just putting on an act. ☊ act ☊
an Act of Congress ☊ act ☊
A Committee on Safety of Medicines was set up under the Act. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
New York is where the action is. ☊ action ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
soldiers killed in action ☊ action ☊
A libel action is being brought against the magazine that published the article. ☊ action ☊
He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. ☊ action ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Her quick action saved the child's life. ☊ action ☊
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
The new plan for traffic control is being put into action on an experimental basis. ☊ into action ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
economic activity ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
It's amazing how soon you adapt. ☊ adapt ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
The juice contains no added sugar. ☊ add ☊
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
Add up all the money I owe you. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ addition ☊
an addition to the family (= another child) ☊ addition ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
There is, in addition, one further point to make. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
additional resources/funds/security ☊ additional ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
to watch/gaze in admiration ☊ admiration ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth: Each ticket admits one adult. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
to adopt a resolution ☊ adopt ☊
the adult population ☊ adult ☊
adult monkeys ☊ adult ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
a week/month/year in advance ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
advance on/towards sb/sth: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
an unfair advantage (= sth that benefits you, but not your opponents) ☊ advantage ☊
She had the advantage of a good education. ☊ advantage ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
One advantage of/One of the advantages of living in the country is the fresh air. ☊ advantage ☊
When you're a child, life is one big adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
advertise sth: We advertised the concert quite widely. ☊ advertise ☊
advice on road safety ☊ advice ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
Take my advice. Don't do it. ☊ advice ☊
I chose it on his advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
it is advised that...: It is strongly advised that you take out insurance. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted the celebration to be a simple family affair. ☊ affair ☊
world/international/business affairs ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
Your opinion will not affect my decision. ☊ affect ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
None of them could afford £50 for a ticket. ☊ afford ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
Don't be afraid. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
Not long after that he resigned. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon ☊ afternoon ☊
In the afternoon they went shopping. ☊ afternoon ☊
She studies art two afternoons a week. ☊ afternoon ☊
Are you ready for this afternoon's meeting? ☊ afternoon ☊
The baby always has an afternoon nap. ☊ afternoon ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? ☊ afternoon ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
You'll soon feel well again. ☊ again ☊
We're playing against the league champions next week. ☊ against ☊
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). ☊ age ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
two weeks/months/years ago ☊ ago ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
How long ago did you buy it? ☊ ago ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
He stopped working some time ago (= quite a long time ago). ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ agree ☊
agree to do sth: We agreed to meet on Thursday. ☊ agree ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
agree (that)...: We agreed (that) the proposal was a good one. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
an international peace agreement ☊ agreement ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
He was looking straight ahead (= straight forward, in front of him). ☊ ahead ☊
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid ☊ aid ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
collecting money in aid of charity ☊ in aid of sth/sb ☊
the aims of the lesson ☊ aim ☊
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
It only takes three hours by air (= in a plane). ☊ air ☊
air pollution ☊ air ☊
'What have you done?' Ellie cried in alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
Wine contains about 10% alcohol. ☊ alcohol ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
We don't know whether he's alive or dead. ☊ alive ☊
Cars were coming from all directions (= every direction). ☊ all ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
All of the food has gone. ☊ all ☊
He lives all alone. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
allow sb to do sth: His parents won't allow him to stay out late. ☊ allow ☊
allow yourself to do sth: She won't allow herself to be dictated to. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
He lives alone. ☊ alone ☊
Finally the two of us were alone together. ☊ alone ☊
She was sitting all alone in the hall. ☊ alone ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
It's hard bringing up children alone. ☊ alone ☊
The assassin said he had acted alone. ☊ alone ☊
Carol felt all alone in the world. ☊ alone ☊
I've been so alone since you went away. ☊ alone ☊
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 ☊
They walked slowly along the road. ☊ along ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
I was just walking along singing to myself. ☊ along ☊
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. ☊ along ☊
We're going for a swim. Why don't you come along? ☊ along ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
The book's coming along nicely. ☊ along ☊
She lost her job when the factory closed, along with hundreds of others. ☊ along with sb/sth ☊
A police car pulled up alongside us. ☊ alongside ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
She was not only intelligent but also very musical. ☊ also ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. ☊ alternative ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
Do you have an alternative solution? ☊ alternative ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
I don't altogether agree with you. ☊ altogether ☊
I am not altogether happy (= I am very unhappy) about the decision. ☊ altogether ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
That phone's always ringing. ☊ always ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
It had been her lifelong ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
She was intelligent but suffered from a lack of ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
a house among the trees ☊ among ☊
They strolled among the crowds. ☊ among ☊
I found the letter amongst his papers. ☊ among ☊
It's OK, you're among friends now. ☊ among ☊
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 ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
They divided the money up among their three children. ☊ among ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
ancient monuments ☊ ancient ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
I'll come and see you soon. ☊ and ☊
Jan slammed her fist on the desk in anger. ☊ anger ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
The question clearly angered him. ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry with/at sb: Please don't be angry with me. It wasn't my fault. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
the theatre's 25th anniversary celebrations ☊ anniversary ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
it is announced that...: It was announced that new speed restrictions would be introduced. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. ☊ announce ☊
annoy sb: His constant joking was beginning to annoy her. ☊ annoy ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
The exhibition is held annually. ☊ annually ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
Write your answers on the sheet provided. ☊ answer ☊
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
answer sth: You haven't answered my question. ☊ answer ☊
to answer the phone (= to pick up the phone when it rings) ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb): Come on, answer me! Where were you? ☊ answer ☊
anti-tank weapons ☊ anti- ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
an anxious look/face/expression ☊ anxious ☊
Residents are anxiously awaiting a decision. ☊ anxiously ☊
I've got hardly any money. ☊ any ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
She spent hardly any of the money. ☊ any ☊
I'll take any you don't want. ☊ any ☊
I don't want any more. ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
Is anyone there? ☊ anyone ☊
Does anyone else want to come? ☊ anyone ☊
Did anyone see you? ☊ anyone ☊
Hardly anyone came. ☊ anyone ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
Anybody can see that it's wrong. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
There's never anything worth watching on TV. ☊ anything ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
I don't have anywhere to stay. ☊ anywhere ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
Then, for no apparent reason, the train suddenly stopped. ☊ apparent ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
Apparently they are getting divorced soon. ☊ apparently ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): to launch a TV appeal for donations to the charity ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
He said he would appeal after being found guilty on four counts of murder. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of a long wait in the rain did not appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
When did mammals appear on the earth? ☊ appear ☊
Smoke appeared on the horizon. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
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 ☊
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
The invention would have a wide range of applications in industry. ☊ application ☊
a planning/passport application ☊ application ☊
an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
apply to sb/sth: What I am saying applies only to some of you. ☊ apply ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb: They have appointed a new head teacher at my son's school. ☊ appoint ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointment for sb to do sth: She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor. ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
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 ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
an appropriate response/measure/method ☊ appropriate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
Five million dollars have been appropriated for research into the disease. ☊ appropriate ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
The course is approved by the Department for Education. ☊ approve ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The total cost will approximate £15 billion. ☊ approximate ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
last April's election ☊ April ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
John is the London area manager. ☊ area ☊
the hotel reception area ☊ area ☊
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. ☊ argue ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
argument for/against sth: There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia. ☊ argument ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
an international armed conflict (= a war) ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
I knocked but there was no one around. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
Can I arrange an appointment for Monday? ☊ arrange ☊
arrest sb: A man has been arrested in connection with the robbery. ☊ arrest ☊
She was under arrest on suspicion of murder. ☊ arrest ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. ☊ arrive ☊
The train arrived at the station 20 minutes late. ☊ arrive ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
Send your application to arrive by 31 October. ☊ arrive ☊
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. ☊ arrive ☊
to arrive at an agreement/a decision/a conclusion ☊ arrive at sth ☊
The road continues as straight as an arrow. ☊ arrow ☊
modern/contemporary/American art ☊ art ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
an art gallery/exhibition ☊ art ☊
a collection of art and antiques ☊ art ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
Article 10 of the European Convention guarantees free speech. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... ☊ artist ☊
I haven't known him as long as you (= as you have known him). ☊ as ☊
We'd like it as soon as possible. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
'Don't say anything' 'As if I would! ' (= surely you do not expect me to) ☊ as if/as though ☊
Leaving aside (= not considering at this stage) the cost of the scheme, let us examine its benefits. ☊ aside ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Why don't you ask his advice? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb for sth: Why don't you ask him for his advice? ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number. ☊ assist ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. ☊ assistance ☊
My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action. ☊ assistant ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
Assistant Chief Constable Owen ☊ assistant ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
the Football Association ☊ association ☊
a residents' association ☊ association ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ association ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
Incense always had associations with religion for him. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
assume sth: Don't always assume the worst (= that sth bad has happened). ☊ assume ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
I won't let you down, I can assure you of that. ☊ assure ☊
How many people were there at the concert? ☊ at ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
You can reach me at 637-2335, extension 354. ☊ at ☊
pollution of the atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. ☊ atom ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
attach sth to sth: Attach the coupon to the front of your letter. ☊ attach ☊
They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement). ☊ attach ☊
Please complete the attached application form. ☊ attached ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
to launch an all-out attack on poverty/unemployment ☊ attack ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
an assassination/murder attempt ☊ attempt ☊
his attempt on the world land speed record ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
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 ☊
As the youngest child, she was always the centre of attention. ☊ attention ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
He turned his attention back to the road again. ☊ attention ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ 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 ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
An article in the newspaper caught my attention. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
It has come to my attention (= I have been informed) that... ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
Can I have your attention please? ☊ attention ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
City life holds little attraction for me. ☊ attraction ☊
She is the star attraction of the show. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
an attractive offer/proposition ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
An audience of millions watched the wedding on TV. ☊ audience ☊
He is the author of three books on art. ☊ author ☊
He spoke with authority on the topic. ☊ authority ☊
the immigration authorities ☊ authority ☊
It was done without the principal's authority. ☊ authority ☊
in a position of authority ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
Only the manager has the authority to sign cheques. ☊ authority ☊
automatic transmission (= in a car, etc.) ☊ automatic ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
Breathing is an automatic function of the body. ☊ automatic ☊
My reaction was automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
This was the only room available. ☊ available ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
Will she be available this afternoon? ☊ available ☊
Parents spend an average of $220 a year on toys. ☊ average ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
Class sizes in the school are below the national average. ☊ average ☊
The name was changed to avoid confusion with another firm. ☊ avoid ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
an award presentation/ceremony ☊ award ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
aware that...: Were you aware that something was wrong? ☊ aware ☊
Christmas is still months away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
It's going to cost an awful lot of money. ☊ awful ☊
I'm not awfully keen on fish. ☊ awfully ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
Don't ask awkward questions. ☊ awkward ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
an awkward customer (= a person who is difficult to deal with) ☊ awkward ☊
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. ☊ awkward ☊
It makes things awkward for everyone when you behave like that. ☊ awkward ☊
This box is very awkward for one person to carry. ☊ awkward ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
a baby monkey/blackbird ☊ baby ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
Write your name on the back of the cheque. ☊ back ☊
We could only get seats at the back (= of the room). ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
Do you sleep on your back or your front? ☊ back ☊
A small boy rode on the elephant's back. ☊ back ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
I think you've got that sweater on back to front. ☊ back to front ☊
a back room (= one at the back of a building) ☊ back ☊
Put the book back on the shelf. ☊ back ☊
He'll be back on Monday. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
He could no longer hold back his tears. ☊ back ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
a United Nations-backed peace plan ☊ back ☊
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
Can you give me more background on the company? ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
The job would suit someone with a business background. ☊ background ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
He said I must have done something bad to deserve it. ☊ bad ☊
He now realized that it had been a bad decision on his part. ☊ bad ☊
bad conditions/driving ☊ bad ☊
If sometimes they're the wrong decisions, too bad. ☊ too bad ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
Everything's gone badly wrong! ☊ badly ☊
excess baggage (= weighing more than the limit allowed on a plane) ☊ baggage ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
She balanced the cup on her knee. ☊ balance ☊
The sun was a huge ball of fire low on the horizon. ☊ ball ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
He was banned from driving for six months. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
Don't bandage the wound too tightly. ☊ bandage ☊
It's on the north bank of the Thames. ☊ bank ☊
a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river) ☊ bank ☊
He smashed the window with an iron bar. ☊ bar ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
His arguments have a sound economic base. ☊ base ☊
What are you basing this theory on? ☊ base sth on/upon sth ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
The campsite provided only basic facilities. ☊ basic ☊
She was chosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications. ☊ basis ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis ☊ basis ☊
This article will form the basis for our discussion. ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
The battery is flat (= it is no longer producing electricity). ☊ battery ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
battle (against sth): her long battle against cancer ☊ battle ☊
Hudson Bay ☊ bay ☊
Once upon a time there was a princess... ☊ be ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
He'll be here soon (= will arrive soon). ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
I'll be seeing him soon. ☊ be ☊
I am to call them once I reach the airport. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
tourists sunbathing on the beach ☊ beach ☊
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. ☊ beach ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
She bore the responsibility for most of the changes. ☊ bear ☊
Do parents have to bear the whole cost of tuition fees? ☊ bear ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
Hailstones beat against the window. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth: Someone was beating a drum. ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). ☊ beat ☊
They want to beat the speed record (= go faster than anyone before). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
This type of music has a strong beat to it. ☊ beat ☊
several loud beats on the drum ☊ beat ☊
beauty products/treatment (= intended to make a person more beautiful) ☊ beauty ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
It soon became apparent that no one was going to come. ☊ become ☊
She was becoming confused. ☊ become ☊
She lay on the bed (= on top of the covers). ☊ bed ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
Leave your keys at reception before departure. ☊ before ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
We'll know before long (= soon). ☊ before ☊
Your name is before mine on the list. ☊ before ☊
The task before us is a daunting one. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
That had happened long before (= a long time earlier). ☊ before ☊
begin sth: We began work on the project in May. ☊ begin ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth at/with sth: He always begins his lessons with a warm-up exercise. ☊ begin ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
When does the concert begin? ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
Each chapter begins with a quotation. ☊ begin ☊
begin at...: The path begins at Livingston village. ☊ begin ☊
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. ☊ begin ☊
begin sth: He began a new magazine on post-war architecture. ☊ begin ☊
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. ☊ to begin with ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally. ☊ behave ☊
a small street behind the station ☊ behind ☊
Don't forget to lock the door behind you (= when you leave). ☊ behind ☊
The others are a long way behind. ☊ behind ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb: I don't believe you! ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
The dancers wore bells on their ankles. ☊ bell ☊
The bell went for the end of the lesson. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
Several of the points you raise do not belong in this discussion. ☊ belong ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
Have you ever belonged to a political party? ☊ belong to sth ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Who does this watch belong to? ☊ belong to sb ☊
The islands belong to Spain. ☊ belong to sb ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
They live on the floor below. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
I've had the benefit of a good education. ☊ benefit ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
Don't go to any trouble for my benefit! ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
She was one of the best tennis players of her generation. ☊ best ☊
We want the kids to have the best possible education. ☊ best ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
Which one do you like best? ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
They only buy the best. ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet sth (on sth): He bet $2 000 on the final score of the game. ☊ bet ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. ☊ bet ☊
He had a bet on the horses. ☊ bet ☊
They all put a bet on the race. ☊ bet ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
'Liverpool are bound to win.' 'Do you want a bet? ' (= I disagree with you, I don't think they will.) ☊ bet ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
If you can only exercise once a week, that's better than nothing (= better than taking no exercise at all). ☊ better ☊
Her promotion means she's $100 a week better off. ☊ be better off ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
Don't eat between meals. ☊ between ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills. ☊ beyond ☊
It won't go on beyond midnight. ☊ beyond ☊
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 ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
The handle was just beyond my reach. ☊ beyond ☊
The exercise was beyond the abilities of most of the class. ☊ 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 ☊
the year 2010 and beyond ☊ beyond ☊
He got on his bicycle and rode off. ☊ bicycle ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
A French firm will be bidding for the contract. ☊ bid ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
The company submitted a bid for the contract to clean the hospital. ☊ bid ☊
a big decision ☊ big ☊
Tonight is the biggest match of his career. ☊ big ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
He had this great big grin on his face. ☊ big ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
She got on her bike and rode off. ☊ bike ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
She always pays her bills on time. ☊ bill ☊
Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion. ☊ billion ☊
half a billion dollars ☊ billion ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
a selection of cheese biscuits ☊ biscuit ☊
The cake has a biscuit base (= one made from crushed biscuits). ☊ biscuit ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
Most European spiders don't bite. ☊ bite ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
Everyone at the funeral was dressed in black. ☊ black ☊
If anyone's to blame, it's me. ☊ be to blame (for sth) ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
If you lose your job, you'll only have yourself to blame. ☊ only have yourself to blame ☊
to lay/put the blame for sth on sb ☊ blame ☊
Why do I always get the blame for everything that goes wrong? ☊ blame ☊
I'm not interested in apportioning blame for the accident (= deciding how much each person involved was responsible for it). ☊ blame ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
One of her parents is blind. ☊ blind ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of ice/concrete/stone ☊ block ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
a small, blond boy ☊ blonde ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
Blood was pouring out of a cut on her head. ☊ blood ☊
to draw blood (= to wound a person so that they lose blood) ☊ blood ☊
The ship was blown onto the rocks. ☊ blow ☊
It was blowing a gale (= there was a strong wind). ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
The tyres on my bike need blowing up. ☊ blow sth up ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
He landed a blow on Hill's nose. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. ☊ blow ☊
She has a seat on the board of directors. ☊ board ☊
discussions at board level ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
He had ripped up the carpet, leaving only the bare boards. ☊ board ☊
I'll write it up on the board. ☊ board ☊
The exam results went up on the board. ☊ board ☊
Have the passengers gone on board yet? ☊ on board ☊
We must get more sponsors on board. ☊ on board ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
It's good to have you on board (= working with us) for this project. ☊ on board ☊
You can take a boat trip along the coast. ☊ boat ☊
The governing body of the school is/are concerned about discipline. ☊ body ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
She put some potatoes on to boil. ☊ boil ☊
a bomb attack/blast/explosion ☊ bomb ☊
Hundreds of bombs were dropped on the city. ☊ bomb ☊
He survived the accident with no broken bones. ☊ bone ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
The dog was gnawing at a bone. ☊ bone ☊
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. ☊ bone ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
border guards/controls ☊ border ☊
+ noun: John Wayne was born Marion Michael Morrison (= that was his name at birth). ☊ born ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
borrow (from sb/sth): I don't like to borrow from friends. ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth off sb: I had to borrow the money off a friend. ☊ borrow ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
I have two sisters. Both of them live in London/They both live in London. ☊ both ☊
Both (my) sisters live in London. ☊ both ☊
'Shall I wait?' 'No, don't bother'. ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why I bother! Nobody ever listens! ☊ bother ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
I don't know why you bother with that crowd (= why you spend time with them). ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
be bothered about sth: You don't sound too bothered about it. ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
Sorry to bother you, but there's a call for you on line two. ☊ bother ☊
'Where shall we eat?' 'I'm not bothered.' (= I don't mind where we go). ☊ be bothered (about sb/sth) ☊
Put the top back on the bottle. ☊ bottle ☊
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
The manufacturer's name is on the bottom of the plate. ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom line (on a page) ☊ bottom ☊
on the bottom shelf ☊ bottom ☊
You've done so much work—you're bound to pass the exam. ☊ bound ☊
It was bound to happen sooner or later (= we should have expected it). ☊ bound ☊
a money box ☊ box ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
We broke our journey in Oxford (= stopped in Oxford on the way to the place we were going to). ☊ break ☊
to break the law/rules/conditions ☊ break ☊
to break an agreement/a contract/a promise/your word ☊ break ☊
The ship broke up on the rocks. ☊ break up ☊
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. ☊ break sth off ☊
The back section of the plane had broken off. ☊ break off ☊
The telephone system has broken down. ☊ break down ☊
We (= the car) broke down on the freeway. ☊ break down ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? ☊ breakfast ☊
He recited the whole poem in one breath. ☊ breath ☊
We were out of breath after only five minutes. ☊ out of breath ☊
He was breathing heavily after his exertions. ☊ breathe ☊
breathe sth: Most people don't realize that they are breathing polluted air. ☊ breathe ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ breed ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. ☊ briefly ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country. ☊ brilliant ☊
The revolution brought many changes. ☊ bring ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
Hello Simon! What brings you here? ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth (with you): Don't forget to bring your books with you. ☊ bring ☊
The band have just brought out their second album. ☊ bring sth out ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent/consistent ☊ broadly ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
They're going to build on the site of the old power station. ☊ build ☊
build sth of/in/from sth: a house built of stone ☊ build ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
We've built up good relationships with our clients. ☊ build sth up ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
burn sth: The soup's hot. Don't burn your mouth. ☊ burn ☊
burn yourself: I burned myself on the stove. ☊ burn ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
That balloon will burst if you blow it up any more. ☊ burst ☊
burst sth: Don't burst that balloon! ☊ burst ☊
The dog had buried its bone in the garden. ☊ bury ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
My private life is none of your business (= does not concern you). ☊ business ☊
He's away on business. ☊ business ☊
business contacts/affairs/interests ☊ business ☊
This is one of the busiest times of the year for the department. ☊ busy ☊
Victoria is one of London's busiest stations. ☊ busy ☊
Are you busy tonight? ☊ busy ☊
James is busy practising for the school concert. ☊ 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 ☊
I'd asked everybody but only two people came. ☊ but ☊
I'm sorry but I can't stay any longer. ☊ but ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
to button/unbutton your buttons ☊ button ☊
to sew on a button ☊ button ☊
shirt buttons ☊ button ☊
a row of gilt buttons ☊ button ☊
the play/stop/rewind button ☊ button ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
The windows slide down at the touch of a button. ☊ button ☊
buy sth + adj.: I bought my car second-hand. ☊ buy ☊
The telephone is by the window. ☊ by ☊
I will contact you by letter. ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
I could tell by the look on her face that something terrible had happened. ☊ by ☊
We only sell it by the metre. ☊ by ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
Our guess was confirmed by calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
to call a meeting/an election/a strike ☊ call ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call on sb: Let's call on John. ☊ call ☊
He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it. ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
His name's Hiroshi but everyone calls him Hiro. ☊ call ☊
The opposition have called for him to resign. ☊ call for sth ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
a long-distance call ☊ call ☊
What's their son called? ☊ called ☊
I don't know anyone called Scott. ☊ called ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
to conduct a campaign ☊ campaign ☊
an election campaign ☊ campaign ☊
He couldn't answer the question. ☊ can ☊
Don't forget to cancel the newspaper (= arrange for it not to be delivered) before going away. ☊ cancel ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
one of the leading candidates for the presidency ☊ candidate ☊
He stood as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ candidate ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I'll leave the organization in your capable hands. ☊ capable ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Paris, the fashion capital of the world ☊ capital ☊
The captain gave the order to abandon ship. ☊ captain ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
She won £20 at cards. ☊ card ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
the provision of care for the elderly ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Don't worry about the travel arrangements. They're all being taken care of. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
care what/whether, etc.: I don't care what he thinks. ☊ care ☊
What made you decide on a career as a vet? ☊ career ☊
She has been concentrating on her career. ☊ career ☊
a career soldier/diplomat (= a professional one) ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. ☊ careless ☊
Someone had carelessly left a window open. ☊ carelessly ☊
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. ☊ carelessly ☊
'I don't mind,' he said carelessly. ☊ carelessly ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
I never carry much money on me. ☊ carry ☊
to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey ☊ carry sth out ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
Carry on with your work while I'm away. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
Carry on the good work! ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
the case for the defence/prosecution ☊ case ☊
the case for/against private education ☊ case ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
Every application will be decided on a case-by-case basis (= each one will be considered separately). ☊ case ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
How much cash do you have on you? ☊ cash ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
catch yourself doing sth: She caught herself wondering whether she had made a mistake. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
Go on ahead. I'll catch up with you. ☊ catch up (with sb) ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
His albums are available on CD and online. ☊ CD ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
She lay on her back staring up at the ceiling. ☊ ceiling ☊
birthday/wedding celebrations ☊ celebration ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
I talked to her on my cell phone. ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
central London ☊ central ☊
a central location ☊ central ☊
a centre of population ☊ centre ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
an awards/opening ceremony ☊ ceremony ☊
a wedding/marriage ceremony ☊ ceremony ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
Sit on your chair! ☊ chair ☊
to face a challenge (= to have to deal with one) ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
challenge sb to do sth: The opposition leader challenged the prime minister to call an election. ☊ challenge ☊
Divers transfer from the water to a decompression chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
She has only a slim chance of passing the exam. ☊ chance ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
an outside chance (= a very small one) ☊ chance ☊
The chances are a million to one against being struck by lightning. ☊ chance ☊
Jeff deceived me once already—I won't give him a second chance. ☊ chance ☊
chance of sth: We won't get another chance of a holiday this year. ☊ chance ☊
Tonight is your last chance to catch the play at your local theatre. ☊ chance ☊
When installing electrical equipment don't take any chances. A mistake could kill. ☊ chance ☊
Change at Reading (for London). ☊ change ☊
change sth: I stopped in Moscow only to change planes. ☊ change ☊
This shirt I bought's too small—I'll have to change it for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
We changed the car for a bigger one. ☊ change ☊
changing attitudes towards education ☊ change ☊
Her life changed completely when she won the lottery. ☊ change ☊
The wind has changed direction. ☊ change ☊
Don't forget your change! ☊ change ☊
Do you have any change for the phone? ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
Let's stay in tonight for a change. ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
social/political/economic change ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
What's on Channel 4 tonight? ☊ channel ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
to have a strong/weak character ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
He will be sent back to England to face a charge of (= to be on trial for) armed robbery. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
admission charges ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb for sth: We won't charge you for delivery. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb sth (for sth): He only charged me half price. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. ☊ chart ☊
Chase the cat out—we don't want her in the kitchen. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
The chase is on! ☊ chase ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
I had a long chat with her. ☊ chat ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
A good education is not cheap. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
Anyone caught cheating will be automatically disqualified from the examination. ☊ cheat ☊
a plan to crack down on tax cheats ☊ cheat ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
check (with sb) (what/whether, etc...): You'd better check with Jane what time she's expecting us tonight. ☊ check ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
I'll just go and check on the children. ☊ check on sb/sth ☊
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
My parents are always checking up on me. ☊ check up on sb ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
Was any check made on Mr Morris when he applied for the post? ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
He kissed her on both cheeks. ☊ cheek ☊
a selection of French cheeses ☊ cheese ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
chemical reactions/processes ☊ chemical ☊
Take this prescription to the chemist's. ☊ chemist ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
a chest infection ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
the Chief Education Officer ☊ chief ☊
I lived in London as a child. ☊ child ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Chin up! Only two exams left. ☊ (keep your) chin up ☊
chocolate chip cookies (= biscuits containing small pieces of chocolate) ☊ chip ☊
He had no choice but to leave (= this was the only thing he could do). ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb to be/do sth: We chose Phil McSweeney to be chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
Add the finely chopped onions. ☊ chop ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
The Church has a duty to condemn violence. ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
one of the great successes of British cinema ☊ cinema ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union ☊ citizen ☊
When you're old, people treat you like a second-class citizen. ☊ citizen ☊
one of the world's most beautiful cities ☊ city ☊
a civil marriage ceremony ☊ civil ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
They had no claim on the land. ☊ claim ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
Everyone clapped in time to the music. ☊ clap ☊
The first-class compartment is situated at the front of the train. ☊ class ☊
It was good accommodation for a hotel of this class. ☊ class ☊
Dickens was in a different class from (= was much better than) most of his contemporaries. ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. ☊ clear ☊
She won the election by a clear majority. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
My memory is not clear on that point. ☊ clear ☊
The traffic took a long time to clear after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
She cleared a space on the sofa for him to sit down. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
Please speak clearly after the tone. ☊ clearly ☊
Admitting her mistake may have been quite a clever move on her part. ☊ clever ☊
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. ☊ click ☊
click sth: Click the OK button to start. ☊ click ☊
click (on sth): I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
to act on behalf of a client ☊ client ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
the harsh climate of the Arctic regions ☊ climate ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
a climate of suspicion/violence ☊ climate ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
to close a case/an investigation ☊ close ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
Would anyone mind if I closed the window? ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
On closer examination the painting proved to be a fake. ☊ close ☊
Pay close attention to what I am telling you. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
The college has close links with many other institutions. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
a closely contested election ☊ closely ☊
The two events are closely connected. ☊ closely ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
woollen/cotton cloth ☊ cloth ☊
to put on/take off your clothes ☊ clothes ☊
to join/belong to a club ☊ club ☊
Italy's national coach ☊ coach ☊
They went to Italy on a coach tour. ☊ coach ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
I put more coal on the fire. ☊ coal ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
The car coasted along until it stopped. ☊ coast ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. ☊ coast ☊
a long winter coat ☊ coat ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
to give the walls a second coat of paint ☊ coat ☊
There are three codes for London. ☊ code ☊
Two strong black coffees, please. ☊ coffee ☊
the coldest May on record ☊ cold ☊
The water has gone cold. ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
collect sb (from...): She's gone to collect her son from school. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
We're collecting signatures for a petition. ☊ collect ☊
refuse/garbage collection ☊ collection ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. ☊ collection ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
a stamp/coin, etc. collection ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
Carleton College ☊ college ☊
discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or religion ☊ colour ☊
a person/man/woman of colour (= who is not white) ☊ colour ☊
colour sth: How long have you been colouring (= dyeing ) your hair? ☊ colour ☊
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. ☊ colour ☊
brightly coloured balloons ☊ coloured ☊
Nelson's Column in London ☊ column ☊
a dictionary with two columns per page ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Many course combinations are possible. ☊ combination ☊
The firm is working on a new product in combination with several overseas partners. ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
When will they come to a decision? ☊ come ☊
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. ☊ come ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
My son is coming home soon. ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
They continued until they came to a river. ☊ come ☊
Your breakfast is coming soon. ☊ come ☊
The CD comes complete with all the words of the songs. ☊ come ☊
I've only come for an hour. ☊ come ☊
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: Why don't you come skating tonight? ☊ come ☊
Their trip to France didn't come up to expectations. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The subject came up in conversation. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
This nail won't come out. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
The project is coming on fine. ☊ come on ☊
Come on! We don't have much time. ☊ come on ☊
Come on! Try once more. ☊ come on ☊
Oh, come on—you know that isn't true! ☊ come on ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
When does the heating come on? ☊ come on ☊
A button had come off my coat. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
That mark won't come off. ☊ come off ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
She comes from London. ☊ come from... ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
They're not millionaires, but they're certainly very comfortable. ☊ comfortable ☊
She shifted into a more comfortable position on the chair. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
command sth: She commanded the release of the prisoners. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
The commission commanded that work on the building should cease. ☊ command ☊
She made helpful comments on my work. ☊ comment ☊
Please email us or leave a comment on our website. ☊ comment ☊
What she said was fair comment (= a reasonable criticism). ☊ comment ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
We were just commenting on how well you look. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
a commission to design the new parliament building ☊ commission ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
He earned £2 000 in commission last month. ☊ commission ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
the European Commission ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
a commission on human rights ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
She's on the management committee. ☊ committee ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in this country. ☊ common ☊
Some birds which were once a common sight are now becoming rare. ☊ common ☊
a common spelling mistake ☊ common ☊
Allergies to milk are quite common in childhood. ☊ common ☊
They share a common interest in photography. ☊ common ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
We are working together for a common purpose. ☊ common ☊
common ownership of the land ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
the common garden frog ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
commonly held opinions ☊ commonly ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
We only communicate by email. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
non-verbal communication ☊ communication ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
communication systems/links/technology ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
the Polish community in London ☊ community ☊
There is a strong sense of community in this town. ☊ community ☊
the National Bus Company ☊ company ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
I enclose the two plans for comparison. ☊ comparison ☊
The education system bears/stands no comparison with (= is not as good as) that in many Asian countries. ☊ comparison ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A with B: a comparison of men's salaries with those of women ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
comparison (with sth): It is difficult to make a comparison with her previous book—they are completely different. ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
By comparison, expenditure on education increased last year. ☊ by comparison ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
He's hoping to compete in the London marathon. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
a music/photo, etc. competition ☊ competition ☊
to enter/win/lose a competition ☊ competition ☊
complaint (about sb/sth): The most common complaint is about poor service. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
The explosion completely destroyed the building. ☊ completely ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
concept (of sth): the concept of social class ☊ concept ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
a new concept in teaching ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
concern sb that...: It concerns me that you no longer seem to care. ☊ concern ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
The book is primarily concerned with Soviet-American relations during the Cold War. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ concern ☊
Where our children's education is concerned, no compromise is acceptable. ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
parents' concern for their children ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
Concerned parents held a meeting. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. ☊ concerning ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude sth (from sth): What do you conclude from that? ☊ conclude ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude from sth that...: He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude with sth: The programme concluded with Stravinsky's 'Rite of Spring'. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. ☊ conclude ☊
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
I've come to the conclusion that he's not the right person for the job. ☊ conclusion ☊
It took the jury some time to reach the conclusion that she was guilty. ☊ conclusion ☊
New evidence might lead to the conclusion that we are wrong. ☊ conclusion ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
The conclusion of the book was disappointing. ☊ conclusion ☊
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... ☊ conclusion ☊
If we took this argument to its logical conclusion ... ☊ conclusion ☊
a concrete floor ☊ concrete ☊
concrete evidence/proposals/proof ☊ concrete ☊
'It's only a suspicion,' she said, 'nothing concrete.' ☊ concrete ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
a slab of concrete ☊ concrete ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed to lend us the car on condition that (= only if) we returned it before the weekend. ☊ condition ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
They have agreed to the ceasefire provided their conditions are met. ☊ condition ☊
living/housing/working conditions ☊ condition ☊
changing economic conditions ☊ condition ☊
neglected children living under the most appalling conditions ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
freezing/icy/humid, etc. conditions ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
treacherous driving conditions ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
You are in no condition (= too ill/sick, etc.) to go anywhere. ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
a medical condition ☊ condition ☊
He suffers from a serious heart condition. ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. ☊ conduct ☊
a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis ☊ conduct ☊
The sport has a strict code of conduct. ☊ conduct ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
a conference room/centre/hall ☊ conference ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
The conference will be held in Glasgow. ☊ conference ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
He answered the questions with confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
People often lose confidence when they are criticized. ☊ confidence ☊
He gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ confidence ☊
She suffers from a lack of confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
The work will not be confined to the Glasgow area. ☊ confine ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
Here the river is confined in a narrow channel. ☊ confine ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
Please write to confirm your reservation (= say that it is definite). ☊ confirm ☊
confirm (that)...: Has everyone confirmed (that) they're coming? ☊ confirm ☊
confirm what/when, etc...: Can you confirm what happened? ☊ confirm ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sth: After a six-month probationary period, her position was confirmed. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb as sth: He was confirmed as captain for the rest of the season. ☊ confirm ☊
confirm sb in sth: I'm very happy to confirm you in your post. ☊ confirm ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
armed/military conflict ☊ conflict ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
Her diary was a record of her inner conflict. ☊ conflict ☊
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 ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
She knew that she had to confront her fears. ☊ confront ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
a very confusing experience ☊ confusing ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
'We're getting married!' 'Congratulations!' ☊ congratulation ☊
Congratulations on your exam results! ☊ congratulation ☊
a letter of congratulation ☊ congratulation ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
There was nothing to connect him with the crime. ☊ connect ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. ☊ connect ☊
First connect the printer to the computer. ☊ connect ☊
We're waiting for the telephone to be connected. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The canal was built to connect Sheffield with the Humber estuary. ☊ connect ☊
a connecting door (= one that connects two rooms) ☊ connect ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
They are connected by marriage. ☊ connected ☊
jobs connected with the environment ☊ connected ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
We arrived in good time for the connection to Paris. ☊ connection ☊
I missed the connection by five minutes. ☊ connection ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. ☊ connection ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth ☊ connection ☊
How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)? ☊ connection ☊
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of the teenager. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious of doing sth: He became acutely conscious of having failed his parents. ☊ conscious ☊
conscious that...: I was vaguely conscious that I was being watched. ☊ conscious ☊
A patient who is not fully conscious should never be left alone. ☊ conscious ☊
to make a conscious decision ☊ conscious ☊
I made a conscious effort to get there on time. ☊ conscious ☊
a conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
environmentally conscious ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
He drove too fast with tragic consequences. ☊ consequence ☊
to suffer/face/take the consequences of your actions ☊ consequence ☊
Have you considered the possible consequences? ☊ consequence ☊
the conservative views of his parents ☊ conservative ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
Her style of dress was never conservative. ☊ conservative ☊
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. ☊ conservative ☊
I'd like some time to consider. ☊ consider ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
Let us consider the facts. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering an appeal. ☊ consider ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
consider doing sth: We're considering buying a new car. ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + noun: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: consider sb/sth (as) sth: He considers himself an expert on the subject. ☊ consider ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth + adj.: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: Consider yourself lucky you weren't fired. ☊ consider ☊
Who do you consider (to be) responsible for the accident? ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
You should consider other people before you act. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Damage to the building was considerable. ☊ considerable ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. ☊ considerably ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
The committee consists of ten members. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
Their diet consisted largely of vegetables. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
constant interruptions ☊ constant ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
Fashion is constantly changing. ☊ constantly ☊
Heat the sauce, stirring constantly. ☊ constantly ☊
We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas. ☊ constantly ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
You must learn how to construct a logical argument. ☊ construct ☊
to construct a theory ☊ construct ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
road construction ☊ construction ☊
Work has begun on the construction of the new airport. ☊ construction ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
the construction of a new database ☊ construction ☊
strong in construction ☊ construction ☊
ships of steel construction ☊ construction ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): Consult with your physician about possible treatments. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb: You shouldn't have done it without consulting me. ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
He consulted the manual. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
She has several contacts in New York. ☊ contact ☊
We have good contacts with the local community. ☊ contact ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
a fear of physical contact ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
I don't have much contact with my uncle. ☊ contact ☊
There is little contact between the two organizations. ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
The organization put me in contact with other people in a similar position (= gave me their addresses or telephone numbers). ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
Here's my contact number (= temporary telephone number) while I'm away. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
I've been trying to contact you all day. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol. ☊ contain ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
a brown envelope containing dollar bills ☊ contain ☊
The bottle contains (= can hold) two litres. ☊ contain ☊
Food will last longer if kept in an airtight container. ☊ container ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. ☊ contemporary ☊
life in contemporary Britain ☊ contemporary ☊
contemporary fiction/music/dance ☊ contemporary ☊
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. ☊ content ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
a table of contents (= the list at the front of a book) ☊ content ☊
a contents page ☊ content ☊
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 ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
food with a high fat content ☊ content ☊
the alcohol content of a drink ☊ content ☊
a singing contest ☊ contest ☊
a talent contest ☊ contest ☊
to enter/win/lose a contest ☊ contest ☊
a contest for the leadership of the party ☊ contest ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
the continent of Africa ☊ continent ☊
the African continent ☊ continent ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
The trial is expected to continue for three months. ☊ continue ☊
The rain will continue into the evening. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: The rain continued to fall all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: The rain continued falling all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. ☊ continue ☊
He vowed to continue fighting. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. ☊ continue ☊
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. ☊ continue ☊
He continued on his way. ☊ continue ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five. ☊ continuous ☊
The rain has been continuous since this morning. ☊ continuous ☊
a continuous line of traffic ☊ continuous ☊
Rain was falling outside in a continuous silver curtain. ☊ continuous ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
Heat the mixture until thickened, stirring continuously. ☊ continuously ☊
a contract of employment ☊ contract ☊
a research contract ☊ contract ☊
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier ☊ contract ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contract for sth: a contract for the supply of vehicles ☊ contract ☊
contract to do sth: to win/be awarded a contract to build a new school ☊ contract ☊
a contract worker (= one employed on a contract for a fixed period of time) ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
They were sued for breach of contract (= not keeping to a contract). ☊ contract ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ contract ☊
The universe is expanding rather than contracting. ☊ contract ☊
a contracting market ☊ contract ☊
The heart muscles contract to expel the blood. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (to sb/sth): The company lost $7 million this quarter in contrast to a profit of $6.2 million a year earlier. ☊ contrast ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (with sb/sth): to show a sharp/stark/striking contrast with sth ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (of sth): Careful contrast of the two plans shows some important differences. ☊ contrast ☊
It is interesting to contrast the British legal system with the American one. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions contrasted sharply with her promises. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
bright, contrasting colours ☊ contrasting ☊
The book explores contrasting views of the poet's early work. ☊ contrasting ☊
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? ☊ contribute ☊
Do you wish to contribute? ☊ contribute ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
Human error may have been a contributing factor. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth (to sth): She contributed a number of articles to the magazine. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
We hope everyone will contribute to the discussion. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): to make a contribution to charity ☊ contribution ☊
a substantial contribution ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral ☊ contribution ☊
monthly contributions to the pension scheme ☊ contribution ☊
National Insurance contributions ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
a significant contribution to scientific knowledge ☊ contribution ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
an important contribution to the debate ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
the controls of an aircraft ☊ control ☊
the control panel ☊ control ☊
the volume control of a CD player ☊ control ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
traffic control ☊ control ☊
talks on arms control ☊ control ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
Price controls on food were ended. ☊ control ☊
a pest control officer ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress. ☊ control ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
The city is in the control of enemy forces. ☊ control ☊
The city is under enemy control. ☊ control ☊
The teacher had no control over the children. ☊ control ☊
She struggled to keep control of her voice. ☊ control ☊
She lost control of her car on the ice. ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
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) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
A truck ran out of control on the hill. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Don't worry—everything's under control! ☊ be under control ☊
It took two hours to bring the fire under control. ☊ bring/get/keep sth under control ☊
Please keep your dog under control! ☊ bring/get/keep sth under control ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
This knob controls the volume. ☊ control ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
Try to control your breathing. ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. ☊ control ☊
She was given drugs to control the pain. ☊ control ☊
By the age of 21 he controlled the company. ☊ control ☊
The whole territory is now controlled by the army. ☊ control ☊
Can't you control your children? ☊ control ☊
a multi-national company based in Britain but controlled from South Africa ☊ control ☊
a controlled explosion ☊ controlled ☊
a controlled environment ☊ controlled ☊
He played very controlled football. ☊ controlled ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ convenient ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
social conventions ☊ convention ☊
By convention the deputy leader was always a woman. ☊ convention ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
to hold a convention ☊ convention ☊
the Democratic Party Convention (= to elect a candidate for president) ☊ convention ☊
the Geneva convention ☊ convention ☊
the United Nations convention on the rights of the child ☊ convention ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
a telephone conversation ☊ conversation ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
to get into conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
to get into a conversation with sb ☊ conversation ☊
The conversation turned to gardening. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convert sth (into sth): The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home. ☊ convert ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
What rate will I get if I convert my dollars into euros? ☊ convert ☊
Hot water is converted to electricity by a turbine. ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (into/to sth): We've converted from oil to gas central heating. ☊ convert ☊
a sofa that converts into a bed ☊ convert ☊
convert (from sth) (to sth): He converted from Christianity to Islam. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
convince sb/yourself (that)...: I'd convinced myself (that) I was right. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. ☊ convince ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
a book on Indian cooking ☊ cooking ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
Store lemons in a cool dry place. ☊ cool ☊
Relations between them have definitely cooled (= they are not as friendly with each other as they were). ☊ cool ☊
Glass contracts as it cools. ☊ cool ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
There was a group of youths standing on the street corner. ☊ corner ☊
There's a hotel on/at the corner of my street. ☊ corner ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
I hit my knee on the corner of the table. ☊ corner ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
The plan had to be abandoned on grounds of cost. ☊ cost ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
the environmental cost of nuclear power ☊ cost ☊
He worked non-stop for three months, at considerable cost to his health. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
This is costing the taxpayer £10 billion a year. ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
cotton fields/plants ☊ cotton ☊
bales of cotton ☊ cotton ☊
The sheets are 100% pure cotton. ☊ cotton ☊
a cotton shirt/skirt ☊ cotton ☊
printed cotton cloth ☊ cotton ☊
the cotton industry ☊ cotton ☊
a cotton mill ☊ cotton ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
Could you babysit for us on Friday? ☊ could ☊
Don't worry—they could have just forgotten to call. ☊ could ☊
You couldn't have left it on the bus, could you? ☊ could ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
count sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
She was overtaken on the last stretch of the course. ☊ course ☊
to go on a management training course ☊ course ☊
'Don't you like my mother?' 'Of course I do!' ☊ of course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
They took their landlord to court for breaking the contract. ☊ court ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The case was settled out of court (= a decision was reached without a trial). ☊ court ☊
Your parents will have to cover your tuition fees. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
the front/back cover ☊ cover ☊
Her face was on the cover (= the front cover) of every magazine. ☊ cover ☊
a cushion cover ☊ cover ☊
a thick covering of snow on the ground ☊ covering ☊
The ice cracked as I stepped onto it. ☊ crack ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
traditional crafts like basket-weaving ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
The crowd went crazy when the band came on stage. ☊ crazy ☊
cream cakes (= containing cream) ☊ cream ☊
The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion. ☊ create ☊
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. ☊ create ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. ☊ critical ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
a critical factor in the election campaign ☊ critical ☊
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance. ☊ critical ☊
Your decision is critical to our future. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
to offer sb constructive criticism (= that is meant to be helpful) ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
We are looking forward to a bumper crop (= a very large one). ☊ crop ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ cross ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
crowd control ☊ crowd ☊
London was very crowded. ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
It's all right. Don't cry. ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
He lifted the cup for the fifth time this year (= it was the fifth time he had won). ☊ cup ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
Everyone was curious as to why Mark was leaving. ☊ curious ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. ☊ curious ☊
It was curious that she didn't tell anyone. ☊ curious ☊
His clothes were curiously old-fashioned. ☊ curiously ☊
words that are no longer current ☊ current ☊
He swam to the shore against a strong current. ☊ current ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. ☊ curve ☊
to plot a curve on a graph ☊ curve ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
one of the shop's best/biggest customers ☊ customer ☊
The firm has excellent customer relations. ☊ customer ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
to pay customs on sth ☊ customs ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production ☊ cut ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
to cut back on spending ☊ cut sth back ☊
The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
He cut himself off from all human contact. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
the cycle of the seasons ☊ cycle ☊
Cycling is Europe's second most popular sport. ☊ cycling ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
I'm going—I've done enough damage here already. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
emotionally damaged children ☊ damage ☊
The celebrations were a bit of a damp squib. ☊ a damp squib ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
We'd be on dangerous ground if we asked about race or religion. ☊ dangerous ground ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
Sue has long dark hair. ☊ dark ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ daughter ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
Suddenly the phone went dead. ☊ dead ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
a dead person/animal ☊ dead ☊
Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed. ☊ dead ☊
to make/sign/conclude/close a deal (with sb) ☊ deal ☊
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? ☊ deal ☊
We did a deal with the management on overtime. ☊ deal ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
I got a good deal on the car (= bought it cheaply). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
He's one of my dearest friends. ☊ dear ☊
Dear Mrs Jones ☊ dear ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
a debate on abortion ☊ debate ☊
The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote. ☊ debate ☊
After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal. ☊ debate ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
The theatre's future is a subject of considerable debate. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
The club is £4 million in debt. ☊ debt ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
decide against sth: They decided against taking legal action. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
I can't decide on who to invite. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
to make a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
to take a decision (= to decide) ☊ decision ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
We finally reached a decision (= decided after some difficulty). ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
a big (= an important) decision ☊ decision ☊
The final decision is yours. ☊ decision ☊
It's a difficult decision for any doctor. ☊ decision ☊
The editor's decision is final. ☊ decision ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare that...: The court declared that strike action was illegal. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + noun: The area has been declared a national park. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth + adj.: The contract was declared void. ☊ declare ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
Support for the party continues to decline. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
Christmas decorations ☊ decoration ☊
a table decoration ☊ decoration ☊
the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door ☊ decoration ☊
a Chinese theme in the interior decoration ☊ decoration ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
a decreasing population ☊ decrease ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
This discussion's getting too deep for me. ☊ deep ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The motion was defeated by 19 votes. ☊ defeat ☊
The party faces defeat in the election. ☊ defeat ☊
The world champion has only had two defeats in 20 fights. ☊ defeat ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
They have very definite ideas on how to bring up children. ☊ definite ☊
The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. ☊ definite ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
What's your definition of happiness? ☊ definition ☊
There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. ☊ definition ☊
To what degree can parents be held responsible for a child's behaviour? ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
Don't delay—call us today! ☊ delay ☊
We can't delay much longer. ☊ delay ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate child/constitution ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
She is due to deliver a lecture on genetic engineering. ☊ deliver ☊
He delivered his lines confidently. ☊ deliver ☊
Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). ☊ delivery ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate that...: These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is demonstrated that...: It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sth (to sb): Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (against sth): students demonstrating against the war ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (in favour/support of sth): They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
There's no denying (the fact) that quicker action could have saved them. ☊ deny ☊
The department denies responsibility for what occurred. ☊ deny ☊
Don't ask me about it—that's her department. ☊ be sb's department ☊
Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. ☊ departure ☊
He was the sort of person you could depend on. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
to live in the depths of the country (= a long way from a town) ☊ depth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
a brief/general description of the software ☊ description ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
the novelist's powers of description ☊ description ☊
The magazine will appear in a new design from next month. ☊ design ☊
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 ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
desire for sth: a strong desire for power ☊ desire ☊
the reception desk ☊ desk ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
desperate (for sth): He was so desperate for a job he would have done anything. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
desperately ill/unhappy/lonely ☊ desperately ☊
She looked desperately around for a weapon. ☊ desperately ☊
Her voice was shaking despite all her efforts to control it. ☊ despite ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
the destruction of the rainforests ☊ destruction ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ destruction ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' ☊ detail ☊
a detailed description/analysis/study ☊ detailed ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
fierce/grim/dogged determination ☊ determination ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
They had survived by sheer determination. ☊ determination ☊
determination to do sth: I admire her determination to get it right. ☊ determination ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. ☊ develop ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
Are there further developments in the investigation? ☊ development ☊
developments in aviation technology ☊ development ☊
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. ☊ devote sth to sth ☊
a devoted son/friend/fan ☊ devoted ☊
a ring with a diamond in it ☊ diamond ☊
a diamond ring/necklace ☊ diamond ☊
She was wearing her diamonds (= jewellery with diamonds in it). ☊ diamond ☊
The lights shone like diamonds. ☊ diamond ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
His secret died with him (= he never told anyone). ☊ die ☊
The words died on my lips (= I stopped speaking). ☊ die ☊
to receive advice on diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
There's an age difference of six years between the boys (= one is six years older than the other). ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
I don't think it makes a lot of difference what colour it is (= it is not important). ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
My son's terribly untidy; my daughter's no different. ☊ different ☊
I looked it up in three different dictionaries. ☊ different ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
Don't pay any attention to her—she's just being difficult. ☊ difficult ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
What shall we have for dinner tonight? ☊ dinner ☊
I'd like to take you out to dinner tonight. ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
a direct answer/question ☊ direct ☊
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 ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
She was entrusted with the direction of the project. ☊ direction ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
Tom went off in the direction of home. ☊ direction ☊
She glanced in his direction. ☊ direction ☊
The aircraft was flying in a northerly direction. ☊ direction ☊
The road was blocked in both directions. ☊ direction ☊
They hit a truck coming in the opposite direction. ☊ direction ☊
Has the wind changed direction? ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
He's directly responsible to the boss. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
an executive/non-executive director ☊ director ☊
He's on the board of directors. ☊ director ☊
a regional director ☊ director ☊
the director of education ☊ director ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
a serious/severe/considerable disadvantage ☊ disadvantage ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I hope my lack of experience won't be to my disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
No, I disagree. I don't think it would be the right thing to do. ☊ disagree ☊
disagree (with sb) (about/on/over sth): He disagreed with his parents on most things. ☊ disagree ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
There's no room for disagreement on this point. ☊ disagreement ☊
There is considerable disagreement over the safety of the treatment. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
Her nervousness quickly disappeared once she was on stage. ☊ disappear ☊
The problem won't just disappear. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
Her decision to cancel the concert is bound to disappoint her fans. ☊ disappoint ☊
The team has had a disappointing start to the season. ☊ disappointing ☊
disapprove of sb/sth: He strongly disapproved of the changes that had been made. ☊ disapprove ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
environmental disasters ☊ disaster ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
This recording is available online or on disc. ☊ disc ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
Lack of discipline at home meant that many pupils found it difficult to settle in to the ordered environment of the school. ☊ discipline ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss (sb/sth) doing sth: We briefly discussed buying a second car. ☊ discuss ☊
a topic/subject for discussion ☊ discussion ☊
After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer. ☊ discussion ☊
The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now. ☊ discussion ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
an infectious/contagious disease (= one that can be passed to sb very easily) ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
the problem of controlling pests and disease with organic gardening methods ☊ disease ☊
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 ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
The suggestion should not be dismissed out of hand (= without thinking about it). ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
to put sth on temporary/permanent display ☊ on display ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
Paul has to drive very long distances as part of his job. ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
The map shows the distribution of this species across the world. ☊ distribution ☊
They studied the geographical distribution of the disease. ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
He was arrested on drug distribution charges. ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
distribution costs ☊ distribution ☊
worldwide distribution systems ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
the City of London's financial district ☊ district ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) ☊ disturb ☊
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. ☊ disturb ☊
Don't disturb the papers on my desk. ☊ disturb ☊
it disturbs sb to do sth: It disturbed her to realize that she was alone. ☊ disturb ☊
divide sth (up/out) between/among sb: We divided the work between us. ☊ divide ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
social/class divisions ☊ division ☊
the division sign (÷) ☊ division ☊
cell division ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
He did six years (= in prison) for armed robbery. ☊ do ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
I'm doing some research on the subject. ☊ do ☊
I do aerobics once a week. ☊ do ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
What have you done with (= where have you put) my umbrella? ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
I don't like fish. ☊ do ☊
Don't forget to write. ☊ do ☊
You live in New York, don't you? ☊ do ☊
'Who won?' 'I did.' ☊ do ☊
'I don't want to go back.' 'Neither do I.' ☊ do ☊
One of the documents leaked to the press was a memorandum written by the head of the security police. ☊ document ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
He tended to dominate the conversation. ☊ dominate ☊
a knock on the door ☊ door ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
a four-door saloon car ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
The helicopters appeared as two black dots on the horizon. ☊ dot ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
The prosecution was able to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the woman had been lying. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ 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 ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
The stone rolled down the hill. ☊ down ☊
the downward trend in inflation ☊ downward ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
She was lying face downwards on the grass. ☊ downwards ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
Only about half a dozen people turned up. ☊ dozen ☊
There was only space for a half-dozen tables. ☊ dozen ☊
This is only the first draft of my speech. ☊ draft ☊
the final draft (= the final version) ☊ draft ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
a draft constitution/treaty/agreement ☊ draft ☊
to draft a constitution/contract/bill ☊ draft ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
set against the dramatic backcloth of Mont Blanc ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
Don't be so dramatic! ☊ dramatic ☊
She drew me onto the balcony. ☊ draw ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
a collection of children's drawings ☊ drawing ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
Don't think about it. You'll only give yourself bad dreams. ☊ dream ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
It was the kind of trip most of us only dream about. ☊ dream ☊
a long white dress ☊ dress ☊
to dress well/badly/fashionably/comfortably ☊ dress ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
I don't drink coffee. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). ☊ drink ☊
drink yourself + adj.: He had drunk himself unconscious on vodka. ☊ drink ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ drive ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
It's a three-hour drive to London. ☊ drive ☊
a learner driver (= one who has not yet passed a driving test) ☊ driver ☊
driving lessons ☊ driving ☊
Who was the driving force (= the person with the strongest influence) in the band? ☊ driving ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
a day of strong winds and driving rain ☊ driving ☊
The temperature has dropped considerably. ☊ drop ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
a soft drug (= one that is not considered very harmful) ☊ drug ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
drug rehabilitation ☊ drug ☊
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. ☊ drug ☊
Tony Cox on drums ☊ drum ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
They got drunk on vodka. ☊ drunk ☊
the dry season ☊ dry ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
Her mouth felt as dry as a bone (= completely dry). ☊ dry ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
I only saw her once during my stay in Rome. ☊ during ☊
I don't want you to visit me simply out of a sense of duty. ☊ duty ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
duty on sth: duty on wine and beer ☊ duty ☊
Who's on duty today? ☊ on/off duty ☊
Is it available on DVD yet? ☊ DVD ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each. ☊ each ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
an ear infection ☊ ear ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The ruling overturned the court's earlier decision. ☊ early ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
early in the week/year/season/morning ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. ☊ early on ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
earn sb sth: His outstanding ability earned him a place on the team. ☊ earn ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
the earth's ozone layer ☊ earth ☊
I must be the happiest person on earth! ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town. ☊ ease ☊
I can easily finish it tonight. ☊ easily ☊
They live on the east coast. ☊ 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 ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
eat sth: I don't eat meat. ☊ eat ☊
Where shall we eat tonight? ☊ eat ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
Eat up! We've got to go out soon. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
Come on. Eat up your potatoes. ☊ eat up, eat sth up ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
the government's economic policy ☊ economic ☊
economic history ☊ economic ☊
the current economic climate ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ economy ☊
the world economy ☊ economy ☊
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 ☊
We need to make substantial economies. ☊ 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 ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
to fly economy (class) (= by the cheapest class of air travel) ☊ economy ☊
an economy fare (= the cheapest) ☊ economy ☊
He stood on the edge of the cliff. ☊ edge ☊
a big house on/at the edge of town ☊ edge ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
a paperback/hardback edition ☊ edition ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
the electronic edition of 'The Guardian' ☊ edition ☊
Tonight's edition of 'Panorama' looks at unemployment. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
The dictionary is now in its eighth edition. ☊ edition ☊
The article appeared in the evening edition of 'The Mercury'. ☊ edition ☊
the editor of the Washington Post ☊ editor ☊
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor ☊ editor ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
He's a Princeton-educated Texan. ☊ educated ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
secondary education ☊ education ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
students in full-time education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
the state education system ☊ education ☊
a man of little education ☊ education ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
health education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
the Education Department ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
a College of Education ☊ education ☊
a Bachelor of Education degree ☊ education ☊
She's an education major. ☊ education ☊
the effect of heat on metal ☊ effect ☊
dramatic/long-term effects ☊ effect ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders. ☊ effective ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The female sits on the eggs until they hatch. ☊ egg ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
bacon and eggs ☊ egg ☊
You've got some egg on your shirt. ☊ egg ☊
an egg donor ☊ egg ☊
You can park on either side of the street. ☊ either ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
The offices on either side were empty. ☊ either ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
He rested his elbows on his knees. ☊ elbow ☊
election campaigns/results ☊ election ☊
to win/lose an election ☊ election ☊
to fight an election ☊ election ☊
to vote in an election ☊ election ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
How many candidates are standing for election? ☊ election ☊
to run for election ☊ election ☊
election (as sth): We welcome his election as president. ☊ election ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
electronic music ☊ electronic ☊
This dictionary is available in electronic form. ☊ electronic ☊
an electronic engineer ☊ electronic ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
Customer relations is an important element of the job. ☊ element ☊
It's on the fifth floor, so we'd better take the elevator. ☊ elevator ☊
I don't want anything else, thanks. ☊ else ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
No new evidence emerged during the investigation. ☊ emerge ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
emotional language ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
emotionally disturbed children ☊ emotionally ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
to put/lay/place emphasis on sth ☊ emphasis ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
The rising tone of his voice emphasized his panic. ☊ emphasize ☊
employee rights/relations ☊ employee ☊
one of the largest employers in the area ☊ employer ☊
conditions/terms of employment ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
an empty plate (= with no food on it) ☊ empty ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
The streets soon emptied when the rain started. ☊ empty ☊
She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
You've got something on the end of your nose. ☊ end ☊
We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. ☊ end ☊
Our end-of-season sale starts next week. ☊ end ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ 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 ☊
Their long struggle ended in failure. ☊ end in sth ☊
+ 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 ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
behind enemy lines (= the area controlled by the enemy) ☊ enemy ☊
It is important to conserve energy. ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
the engaged tone/signal ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
a telephone enquiry ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sth: 1 000 children entered the competition. ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
'I don't mind,' she said, without much enthusiasm. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
I wasted an entire day on it. ☊ entire ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
entitle sb to sth: You will be entitled to your pension when you reach 65. ☊ entitle ☊
Everyone's entitled to their own opinion. ☊ entitle ☊
the front/back/side entrance of the house ☊ entrance ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
No Entry (= for example, on a sign) ☊ entry ☊
a pleasant working/learning environment ☊ environment ☊
An unhappy home environment can affect a child's behaviour. ☊ environment ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
the political environment ☊ environment ☊
tests carried out in a controlled environment ☊ environment ☊
the Department of the Environment ☊ environment ☊
measures to protect the environment ☊ environment ☊
pollution of the environment ☊ environment ☊
damage to the environment ☊ environment ☊
the environmental impact of pollution ☊ environmental ☊
environmental issues/problems ☊ environmental ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
environmental damage ☊ environmental ☊
environmental influences ☊ environmental ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ environmental ☊
equal to sb/sth: One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer. ☊ equal ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
As a family holiday destination, the seaside has no equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
The new regulation was seen as equivalent to censorship. ☊ equivalent ☊
Two prisoners have escaped. ☊ escape ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
an escape from a prisoner of war camp ☊ escape ☊
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
an essential part/ingredient/component of sth ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
The school has established a successful relationship with the local community. ☊ establish ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ establish ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
She lives in a tower block on an estate in London. ☊ estate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
We talked about the contract, pay, etc. ☊ etc. ☊
10 million euro ☊ euro ☊
a 30-million-euro deal ☊ euro ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
an even contest ☊ even ☊
You need an even surface to work on. ☊ even ☊
Come over on Thursday evening. ☊ evening ☊
the long winter evenings ☊ evening ☊
The election was the main event of 2008. ☊ event ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
Everyone was frightened by the strange sequence of events. ☊ event ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
Don't you ever get tired? ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
Every one of their CDs has been a hit. ☊ every ☊
He had every reason to be angry. ☊ every ☊
One in every three marriages ends in divorce. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
Everyone cheered and clapped. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone has a chance to win. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought their partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone brought his or her partner to the party. ☊ everyone ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
The teacher commented on everyone's work. ☊ everyone ☊
Everyone else was there. ☊ everyone ☊
Everything had gone. ☊ everything ☊
When we confronted him, he denied everything. ☊ everything ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
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 ☊
She gave an exact description of the attacker. ☊ exact ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
Her second husband was the exact opposite of her first (= completely different). ☊ exact ☊
She did well on her exams. ☊ exam ☊
to sit an examination in mathematics ☊ examination ☊
successful candidates in GCSE examinations ☊ examination ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
a post-mortem examination ☊ examination ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
examine sth/sb for sth: The goods were examined for damage on arrival. ☊ examine ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
I had nothing on except for my socks. ☊ except ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
Nick went on the French exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
The exchange of prisoners took place this morning. ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
Everyone in the group exchanged email addresses. ☊ exchange ☊
excited (by sth): Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
Lunch costs £10 per person, excluding drinks. ☊ excluding ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
Do exercise one for homework. ☊ exercise ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
breathing/relaxation/stretching exercises ☊ exercise ☊
Repeat the exercise ten times on each leg. ☊ exercise ☊
He was a man who exercised considerable influence over people. ☊ exercise ☊
Only one painting was exhibited in the artist's lifetime. ☊ exhibit ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? ☊ exhibition ☊
an exhibition of old photographs ☊ exhibition ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. ☊ exist ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
On his retirement the post will cease to exist. ☊ exist ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
They eke out a precarious existence (= they have hardly enough money to live on). ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
There is a fire exit on each floor of the building. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ exit ☊
Leave the roundabout at the second exit. ☊ exit ☊
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) ☊ expand ☊
expect sth: We are expecting a rise in food prices this month. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. ☊ expect ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
expectation (that...): There was a general expectation that he would win. ☊ expectation ☊
The expectation is that property prices will rise. ☊ expectation ☊
I applied for the post more in hope than expectation. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
She went to college with great expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The results exceeded our expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The numbers attending fell short of expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
Unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
to take a client out for a meal on expenses ☊ expense ☊
Making the wrong decision could prove expensive. ☊ expensive ☊
He gained valuable experience whilst working on the project. ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. ☊ experience ☊
I had a bad experience with fireworks once. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
The results of the experiment were inconclusive. ☊ experiment ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in/on sth): an expert in child psychology ☊ expert ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
Don't ask me—I'm no expert! ☊ expert ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
to offer/provide an explanation ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
explore sth (for sth): The city is best explored on foot. ☊ explore ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
a bomb/nuclear/gas explosion ☊ explosion ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
300 people were injured in the explosion. ☊ explosion ☊
a population explosion ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion in oil prices ☊ explosion ☊
a ban on the export of live cattle ☊ export ☊
Do not expose babies to strong sunlight. ☊ expose ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
express sth: Teachers have expressed concern about the changes. ☊ express ☊
to express fears/doubts/reservations ☊ express ☊
an old-fashioned expression ☊ expression ☊
He's a pain in the butt, if you'll pardon the expression. ☊ expression ☊
Her writing is full of colourful expressions. ☊ expression ☊
There was a worried expression on her face. ☊ expression ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
The expression in her eyes told me something was wrong. ☊ expression ☊
facial expressions ☊ expression ☊
an expression of support ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
Freedom of expression (= freedom to say what you think) is a basic human right. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
The company plans to extend its operations into Europe. ☊ extend ☊
We have an extension in the bedroom. ☊ extension ☊
What's your extension number? ☊ extension ☊
Can I have extension 4332 please? ☊ extension ☊
He's been granted an extension of the contract for another year. ☊ extension ☊
a visa extension ☊ extension ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
She was given an extension to finish writing her thesis. ☊ extension ☊
a planned two-storey extension to the hospital ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
My home life was becoming no more than an extension of my job. ☊ extension ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
The conference is going to be a lot of extra work. ☊ extra ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
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 ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
Children will be removed from their parents only in extreme circumstances. ☊ extreme ☊
Don't go doing anything extreme like leaving the country. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
an extreme nationalist organization ☊ extreme ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
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 ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
She lay face down on the bed. ☊ face up/down ☊
Place the card face up on the pile. ☊ face up/down ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
be faced with sth: She's faced with a difficult decision. ☊ face ☊
Which direction are you facing? ☊ face ☊
You have to face up to your responsibilities. ☊ face up to sth ☊
conference facilities ☊ facility ☊
I could no longer ignore the fact that he was deeply unhappy. ☊ fact ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
economic factors ☊ factor ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
I fail to see (= I don't understand) why you won't even give it a try. ☊ fail ☊
The song can't fail to be a hit (= definitely will be a hit). ☊ fail ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
His confession followed repeated failures to appear in court. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
They don't have the faintest chance of winning. ☊ faint ☊
a fair complexion ☊ fair ☊
She has long fair hair. ☊ fair ☊
A fair number of people came a long. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
free and fair elections ☊ fair ☊
his vision of a fairer, kinder society ☊ fair ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
a fairly typical reaction ☊ fairly ☊
We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long). ☊ fairly ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. ☊ faithfully ☊
The book fell open at a page of illustrations. ☊ fall ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
She slipped on the ice and fell. ☊ fall ☊
One of the kids fell into the river. ☊ fall ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ fall ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
By now you will be familiar with the one-way system in the centre of town. ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
I always think of you as one of the family. ☊ family ☊
She's family (= she is a relation). ☊ family ☊
This painting has been in our family for generations. ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
family ties/connections ☊ family ☊
It's a family tradition. ☊ family ☊
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' ☊ famous last words ☊
a big fan of Madonna ☊ fan ☊
fan mail (= letters from fans to the person they admire) ☊ fan ☊
to switch on the electric fan ☊ fan ☊
It had been a success far beyond their expectations. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
a concert of music from near and far ☊ far ☊
How far is Boston from New York? ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
As far as I can see, you've done nothing wrong. ☊ 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 ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
I trust him only so far. ☊ so far ☊
I saw her on the far side of the road. ☊ far ☊
Who is that on the far left of the photograph? ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
to live/work on a farm ☊ farm ☊
farther along the road ☊ farther ☊
a competition to see who could throw (the) farthest ☊ farthest ☊
dressed in the latest fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the new season's fashions ☊ fashion ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
The fashion at the time was for teaching mainly the written language. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
a fashion designer/magazine/show ☊ fashion ☊
the world of fashion ☊ fashion ☊
the fashion industry ☊ fashion ☊
fashionable clothes/furniture/ideas ☊ fashionable ☊
It's becoming fashionable to have long hair again. ☊ fashionable ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fashionable address/resort/restaurant ☊ fashionable ☊
She lives in a very fashionable part of London. ☊ fashionable ☊
a fast response time ☊ fast ☊
Don't drive so fast! ☊ fast ☊
Britain is fast becoming a nation of fatties. ☊ fast ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
Ben's a wonderful father. ☊ father ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
to turn a faucet on/off ☊ faucet ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
This song is a particular favourite of mine. ☊ favourite ☊
Which one's your favourite? ☊ favourite ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
to fear death/persecution/the unknown ☊ fear ☊
Everyone feared the coming war. ☊ fear ☊
Don't worry, you have nothing to fear from us. ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
Never fear/Fear not (= Don't worry), I shall return. ☊ fear ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
a special feature on education ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Feed the plants once a week. ☊ feed ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: I could feel the warm sun on my back. ☊ feel ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She sounded more confident than she felt. ☊ feel ☊
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
my fellow passengers on the train ☊ fellow ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. ☊ fetch ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
Today they take the field (= go on to the field to play a game) against county champions Essex. ☊ field ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
'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 ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
to fight racism/corruption/poverty, etc. ☊ fight ☊
Workers are fighting the decision to close the factory. ☊ fight ☊
We will fight for as long as it takes. ☊ fight ☊
fight sb/sth (for sth): to fight an election/a campaign ☊ fight ☊
fight for sth: She's fighting for a place in the national team. ☊ fight ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
a relatively unknown figure the world of fashion ☊ figure ☊
one of the most popular figures in athletics ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
By 2009, this figure had risen to 14 million. ☊ figure ☊
Write the figure '7' on the board. ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ 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 ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. ☊ file ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
file on sb: to have/open/keep a confidential file on sb ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
To order, fill in the coupon on p 54. ☊ fill sth in ☊
Let's go to the cinema—there's a good film on this week. ☊ film ☊
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) ☊ film ☊
an international film festival ☊ film ☊
The film was shot on location in France. ☊ film ☊
the film version of the novel ☊ film ☊
the minister responsible for film and the theatre ☊ film ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
The accident was captured/caught on film. ☊ film ☊
The show was filmed on location in New York. ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
No one could have predicted the final outcome. ☊ final ☊
The judge's decision is final. ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
The winner of each contest goes through to the grand final. ☊ final ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ find ☊
fine blond hair ☊ fine ☊
fine bone china ☊ fine ☊
Don't worry. Your speech was fine. ☊ fine ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
'How's your throat?' 'It's fine as long as I don't cough.' ☊ fine ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
the finest collection of paintings in Europe ☊ fine ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
He finished off his drink with one large gulp. ☊ finish ☊
+ adv./prep.: He finished 12 seconds outside the world record. ☊ finish ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
They won in the end but it was a tight finish. ☊ finish ☊
I won't be finished for another hour. ☊ finished ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
We sat in front of a roaring fire. ☊ fire ☊
Shall I put the fire on? ☊ fire ☊
The car was now on fire. ☊ fire ☊
A candle had set the curtains on fire. ☊ fire ☊
We had to fire him for dishonesty. ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
fire on sb/sth: Soldiers fired on the crowd. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles ☊ firm ☊
Stand the fish tank on a firm base. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
With a firm grip on my hand, he pulled me away. ☊ firm ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
Keep your eyes firmly fixed on the road ahead. ☊ firmly ☊
your first impressions ☊ first ☊
King Edward I (= pronounced 'King Edward the First') ☊ first ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
She won first prize in the competition. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. ☊ at first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
a fish tank/pond ☊ fish ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
fit + adv./prep.: The glass fits on top of the jug to form a lid. ☊ fit ☊
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 ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
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) ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
fit to do sth: Your car isn't fit to be on the road! ☊ fit ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
fit (to do sth): He won't be fit to play in the match on Saturday. ☊ fit ☊
The car won't start—can you fix it? ☊ fix ☊
people living on fixed incomes ☊ fixed ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
The hotel flies the European Union flag. ☊ flag ☊
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). ☊ flag ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
On the horizon, she saw a flash of silver—the sea! ☊ flash ☊
Flashes of light were followed by an explosion. ☊ flash ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
I need a flat surface to write on. ☊ flat ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
It is stronger in flavour than other Dutch cheeses. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
the age of supersonic flight ☊ flight ☊
We're booked on the same flight. ☊ flight ☊
a domestic/an international flight ☊ flight ☊
a hot-air balloon flight ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
float in/on sth: A plastic bag was floating in the water. ☊ float ☊
Can you float on your back? ☊ float ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
a wooden/concrete/marble, etc. floor ☊ floor ☊
The body was lying on the kitchen floor. ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface. ☊ flour ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
to control the direction of flow ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
Blood flowed from a cut on her head. ☊ flow ☊
Constant streams of traffic flowed past. ☊ flow ☊
Election results flowed in throughout the night. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The train was flying along. ☊ fly ☊
(+ adv./prep.): A large stone came flying in through the window. ☊ fly ☊
They were on a plane flying from London to New York. ☊ fly ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
flying lessons ☊ flying ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. ☊ focus ☊
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 ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on sb/sth): He focused his blue eyes on her. ☊ focus ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
Have you been following the basketball championships? ☊ follow ☊
Millions of people followed the trial on TV. ☊ follow ☊
follow (sb): Sorry, I don't follow. ☊ follow ☊
Sorry, I don't follow you. ☊ follow ☊
He always followed the latest fashions (= dressed in fashionable clothes). ☊ follow ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
He has trouble following simple instructions. ☊ follow ☊
follow (from sth): I don't see how that follows from what you've just said. ☊ follow ☊
A period of unrest followed the president's resignation. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
You should follow up your phone call with an email or a letter. ☊ follow sth up ☊
the following afternoon/month/year/week ☊ following ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
We came on foot (= we walked). ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
Please wipe your feet (= your shoes) on the mat. ☊ foot ☊
a foot passenger (= one who travels on a ferry without a car) ☊ foot ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
There's a strong case for postponing the exam. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
That's too much responsibility for a child. ☊ for ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
It's useless for us to continue. ☊ for ☊
The moon exerts a force on the earth. ☊ force ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
economic/market forces ☊ force ☊
Ron is the driving force (= the person who has the most influence) behind the project. ☊ force ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
He controlled himself by sheer force of will. ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
the force of the blow/explosion/collision ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
The ultimatum contained the threat of military force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
'Hey, don't forget me!' (= don't leave without me) ☊ forget ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me: Forgive me, but I don't see that any of this concerns me. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ☊ form ☊
an application/entry/order form ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
a reservation form ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
This dictionary is also available in electronic form. ☊ form ☊
one of the most common forms of cancer ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
the former world champion ☊ former ☊
The former option would be much more sensible. ☊ former ☊
John Marsh, formerly of London Road, Leicester, now living in France ☊ formerly ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
Fortune smiled on me (= I had good luck). ☊ fortune ☊
You don't have to spend a fortune to give your family tasty, healthy meals. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
Looking forward, we hope to expand our operations in several of our overseas branches. ☊ forward ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
Admission is free. ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
The wagon broke free from the train. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail. ☊ freedom ☊
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
The smile froze on her lips. ☊ freeze ☊
Two men froze to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sb: Two men were frozen to death on the mountain. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze sth (up): Ten degrees of frost had frozen the lock on the car. ☊ freeze ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
a fresh complexion ☊ fresh ☊
There is a shortage of fresh water on the island. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
freshly ironed shirts ☊ freshly ☊
She's an old friend (= I have known her a long time). ☊ friend ☊
He's one of my best friends. ☊ friend ☊
a childhood/family/lifelong friend ☊ friend ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
a warm and friendly person ☊ friendly ☊
friendly to/toward(s) sb: Everyone was very friendly towards me. ☊ friendly ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. ☊ friendly ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
This software is much friendlier than the previous version. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
ozone-friendly cleaning materials ☊ friendly ☊
It was only a friendly match. ☊ friendly ☊
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
Don't be frightened. ☊ frightened ☊
frightened of doing sth: I'm frightened of walking home alone in the dark. ☊ frightened ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
quotations from Shakespeare ☊ from ☊
Steel is made from iron. ☊ from ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
Things have gone from bad to worse. ☊ from ☊
You can tell a lot about a person from their handwriting. ☊ from ☊
I can't tell one twin from the other. ☊ from ☊
From now on you can work on your own. ☊ from... on ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
She was lying on her front. ☊ front ☊
I spilled coffee down my front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
The book has a picture of Rome on the front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the car was badly damaged. ☊ front ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
There's a garden at the front of the house. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
The teacher made me move my seat to the front of the classroom. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
He was standing in front of me in the line. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
The blue team is currently in front with a lead of six points. ☊ in front ☊
front teeth ☊ front ☊
the front wheels of the car ☊ front ☊
We had seats in the front row. ☊ front ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
a front-seat passenger ☊ front ☊
the smell of bacon frying ☊ fry ☊
a car with high fuel consumption ☊ fuel ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
The country applied for full membership of the European Union. ☊ full ☊
You can't run on a full stomach. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
to fulfil/perform a function ☊ function ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
There are numerous functions in aid of charity. ☊ 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 ☊
the company's pension fund ☊ fund ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
Two miles further on we came to a small town. ☊ further ☊
How will the company be doing ten years further on? ☊ further ☊
My life is further complicated by having to work such long hours. ☊ further ☊
Have you any further questions? ☊ further ☊
We have decided to take no further action. ☊ further ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
I can't see any future in this relationship. ☊ future ☊
future generations ☊ future ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth (by/from sth): There is nothing to be gained from delaying the decision. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
The party had a net gain of nine seats on the local council. ☊ gain ☊
gamble (at/on sth): to gamble at cards ☊ gamble ☊
to gamble on the horses ☊ gamble ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
gamble with/on sth: It was wrong to gamble with our children's future. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
two games all (= both players have won two games) ☊ game ☊
a gap in the conversation ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
a double garage (= one for two cars) ☊ garage ☊
garbage collection ☊ garbage ☊
Don't forget to take out the garbage. ☊ garbage ☊
a front/back garden ☊ garden ☊
a rose garden (= where only roses are grown) ☊ garden ☊
a gas station ☊ gas ☊
a gas explosion/leak ☊ gas ☊
I fill up the tank with gasoline about once a week. ☊ gasoline ☊
an iron gate ☊ gate ☊
Detectives have spent months gathering evidence. ☊ gather ☊
A crowd soon gathered. ☊ gather ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
first/second, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
When parking on a hill, leave the car in gear. ☊ gear ☊
general education ☊ general ☊
We shall at this stage keep the discussion fairly general. ☊ general ☊
They gave a general description of the man. ☊ general ☊
There is one exception to this general principle. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
The general opinion is that the conference was a success. ☊ general ☊
the general belief/consensus ☊ general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
the younger/older generation ☊ generation ☊
My generation have grown up without the experience of a world war. ☊ generation ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
a generation ago ☊ generation ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
a first-/second-generation American (= a person whose family has lived in America for one/two generations) ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
She agreed to come, after a little gentle persuasion. ☊ gentle ☊
This soap is very gentle on the hands. ☊ gentle ☊
Ladies and gentlemen! Can I have your attention, please? ☊ gentleman ☊
'You miss them, don't you?' he asked gently. ☊ gently ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
genuine concern for others ☊ genuine ☊
a very genuine person ☊ genuine ☊
human/physical/economic/social geography ☊ geography ☊
a geography lesson/department/teacher/textbook ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
Where do we get on the bus? ☊ get ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
You'll soon get used to the climate here. ☊ get ☊
to get dressed/undressed (= to put your clothes on/take your clothes off) ☊ get ☊
I wouldn't go there alone; you might get (= be) mugged. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth + adj.: Don't get your dress dirty! ☊ get ☊
She soon got the children ready for school. ☊ get ☊
After a time you get to realize that these things don't matter. ☊ get ☊
You'll like her once you get to know her. ☊ get ☊
I get the impression that he is bored with his job. ☊ get ☊
Did you manage to get tickets for the concert? ☊ get ☊
Why don't you get yourself a car? ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
I'm not getting on very fast with this job. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Be quiet and get on with your work. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
He's getting on very well at school. ☊ get on ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
I don't know how he's going to get on in life. ☊ get on ☊
We can get on perfectly well without her. ☊ get on ☊
I just can't get along without a secretary. ☊ get on ☊
I got into conversation with an Italian student. ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
We get along just fine together. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
I meant to do the ironing but I didn't get round to it. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
Her work has given pleasure to (= pleased) millions of readers. ☊ give ☊
The President will be giving a press conference this afternoon. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: The judge gave him a nine-month suspended sentence. ☊ give ☊
give sth (to sth): I gave a small donation. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We don't usually give presents to people at work. ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
She wants a job that gives her more responsibility. ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
He gave away most of his money to charity. ☊ give sth away ☊
I've never been so glad to see anyone in my life! ☊ glad ☊
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. ☊ glass ☊
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass. ☊ glass ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
Hasn't the time gone quickly? ☊ go ☊
Has your headache gone yet? ☊ go ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
go out of sth: That colour has gone out of fashion. ☊ go ☊
This milk has gone sour. ☊ go ☊
This dictionary goes on the top shelf. ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
I have to go shopping this afternoon. ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) ☊ go ☊
Has she gone yet? ☊ go ☊
He's been gone an hour (= he left an hour a go). ☊ go ☊
to go on a journey/a tour/a trip/a cruise ☊ go ☊
Richard has gone on leave for two weeks. ☊ go ☊
I have to go to Rome on business. ☊ go ☊
She has gone to China (= is now in China or is on her way there). ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
Could we go through (= practise) Act 2 once more? ☊ go through sth ☊
Certain formalities have to be gone through before you can emigrate. ☊ go through sth ☊
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through. ☊ go through sth ☊
Suddenly all the lights went on. ☊ go on ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
What's going on here? ☊ go on ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' ☊ go on ☊
Go on! Have another drink! ☊ go on ☊
Go on—jump! ☊ go on ☊
Once you have made this decision, there will be no going back (= you will not be able to change your mind). ☊ go back (to sth) ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
I'm going away on business. ☊ go away ☊
The smell still hasn't gone away. ☊ go away ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
He said nothing but just went on working. ☊ go on doing sth ☊
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
She decided not to go through with (= not to have) the operation. ☊ go through with sth ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
How long can a human being go (= survive) without sleep? ☊ go without (sth) ☊
We're going to buy a house when we've saved enough money. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Liverpool won by three goals to one. ☊ goal ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
the Son of God (= Christ) ☊ god ☊
Good, I think we've come to a decision. ☊ good ☊
good for sb: Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient) for me. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
I don't feel too good today. ☊ good ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
Thank you, good question. ☊ good ☊
I have good reason to be suspicious. ☊ good ☊
Did you have a good time in London? ☊ good ☊
The piano was in good condition. ☊ good ☊
I'm only telling you this for your own good. ☊ 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 ☊
Is religion always a force for good? ☊ good ☊
Don't you think talking to her would do some good? ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
leather/cotton/paper goods ☊ goods ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
the last Conservative government ☊ government ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
coalition/communist/democratic/totalitarian, etc. government ☊ government ☊
strong government ☊ government ☊
the former governor of the colony ☊ governor ☊
the governor of Arizona ☊ governor ☊
the Arizona governor ☊ governor ☊
a prison governor ☊ governor ☊
Someone grabbed me from behind. ☊ grab ☊
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone. ☊ grab ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a seat, I won't keep you a moment. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
She's still only on a secretarial grade. ☊ grade ☊
She got good grades on her exams. ☊ grade ☊
Sam is in (the) second grade. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
The wedding was a very grand occasion. ☊ grand ☊
New Yorkers built their city on a grand scale. ☊ grand ☊
grant sb sth: I was granted permission to visit the palace. ☊ grant ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
Don't walk on the grass. ☊ grass ☊
Keep off the grass. (= on a sign) ☊ grass ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
There were flowers on the grave. ☊ grave ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done. ☊ grave ☊
Local people are gravely concerned. ☊ gravely ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
Everyone's in great form. ☊ great ☊
The wedding was a great occasion. ☊ great ☊
The great thing is to get it done quickly. ☊ great ☊
One great advantage of this metal is that it doesn't rust. ☊ great ☊
There was a great big pile of books on the table. ☊ great ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. ☊ greatly ☊
Wait for the light to turn green (= on traffic lights). ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
He's gone very grey. ☊ grey ☊
The case was dismissed on the grounds that there was not enough evidence. ☊ ground ☊
He retired from the job on health grounds. ☊ ground ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
You're on dangerous ground (= talking about ideas that are likely to offend sb or make people angry) if you criticize his family. ☊ ground ☊
I thought I was on safe ground (= talking about a suitable subject) discussing music with her. ☊ ground ☊
He was back on familiar ground, dealing with the customers. ☊ ground ☊
They are fighting the Conservatives on their own ground. ☊ ground ☊
The kids were playing on waste ground behind the school. ☊ ground ☊
a football/recreation/sports, etc. ground ☊ ground ☊
I found her lying on the ground. ☊ ground ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
ground forces (= soldiers that fight on land, not in the air or at sea) ☊ ground ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
a group activity (= done by a number of people working together) ☊ group ☊
As time went on he grew more and more impatient. ☊ grow ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
She grew up in Boston (= lived there as a child). ☊ grow up ☊
Why don't you grow up? ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) ☊ growth ☊
population growth ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
The television comes with a year's guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
a money-back guarantee ☊ guarantee ☊
This iron is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Tonight's victory guarantees the team's place in the final. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
guess at sth: We can only guess at her reasons for leaving. ☊ guess ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
Liz was not on the guest list. ☊ guest ☊
We have accommodation for 500 guests. ☊ 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 ☊
John had a guilty look on his face. ☊ guilty ☊
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep. ☊ guilty ☊
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) ☊ guilty ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
I only do it out of habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
The second half of the book is more exciting. ☊ half ☊
I've divided the money in half. ☊ half ☊
Half of the money was mine. ☊ half ☊
The chicken was only half cooked. ☊ half ☊
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall ☊ hall ☊
There are three dining halls on campus. ☊ hall ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
He struck her on the head with a hammer. ☊ hammer ☊
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. ☊ hand ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. ☊ hand ☊
He killed the snake with his bare hands (= using only his hands). ☊ hand ☊
a hand towel (= a small towel for drying your hands on) ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
Control of the territory was handed back to China. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
He finally handed over his responsibility for the company last year. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
Nobody's going to hand you success on a plate. ☊ hand sth to sb on a plate ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
hang adv./prep.: The dog's tongue was hanging out. ☊ hang ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Hang on tight—we're off! ☊ hang on ☊
Hang on—I'm not quite ready. ☊ hang on ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
I don't know how this happened. ☊ happen ☊
She pressed the button but nothing happened. ☊ happen ☊
children playing happily on the beach ☊ happily ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
Happily, the damage was only slight. ☊ happily ☊
I'm not too happy about her living alone. ☊ happy ☊
You don't look very happy today. ☊ happy ☊
Her eyes shone with happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
Their grandchildren are a constant source of happiness. ☊ happiness ☊
I've had a long hard day. ☊ hard ☊
This season has been a hard slog. ☊ hard ☊
He's hard at work on a new novel. ☊ hard ☊
a hard choice/question ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
It must be hard for her, bringing up four children on her own. ☊ hard ☊
Wait for the concrete to go hard. ☊ hard ☊
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral. ☊ hard ☊
Don't be too hard on him—he's very young. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
It's hard on people who don't have a car. ☊ be hard on sb/sth ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
Don't hit it so hard! ☊ hard ☊
Our victory was hard won (= won with great difficulty). ☊ hard ☊
Hardly anyone has bothered to reply. ☊ hardly ☊
We had hardly sat down to supper when the phone rang. ☊ hardly ☊
He is hardly likely to admit he was wrong. ☊ hardly ☊
Forget it, Dave, no harm done. ☊ no harm done ☊
He would never harm anyone. ☊ harm ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. ☊ harm ☊
to put on/take off a hat ☊ hat ☊
I hate Monday mornings. ☊ hate ☊
She's a person who hates to make mistakes. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/sth doing sth: He hates anyone parking in his space. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
How many driving lessons have you had so far? ☊ have ☊
His paintings had a strong influence on me as a student. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
She'll have an accident one day. ☊ have ☊
He had the strong impression that someone was watching him. ☊ have ☊
I soon had the fish in a net. ☊ have ☊
have sth: I've got a lot of homework tonight. ☊ have ☊
have sth + adj.: He's got a front tooth missing. ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
She had a red jacket on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
He had nothing (= no clothes) on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
I can't see you this week—I've got a lot on. ☊ have (got) sth on ☊
He's gone home, hasn't he? ☊ have ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
There has to be a reason for his strange behaviour. ☊ have to ☊
This war has got to end soon. ☊ have to ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
I sometimes wonder what goes on in that head of yours. ☊ head ☊
When will you get it into your head (= understand) that I don't want to discuss this any more! ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
Can you forecast where the economy is heading? ☊ head ☊
I have a splitting headache (= a very bad one). ☊ headache ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. ☊ health ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
hear sth: Did you hear that play on the radio last night? ☊ hear ☊
I hear what you're saying (= I have listened to your opinion), but you're wrong. ☊ hear ☊
I haven't heard anything from her for months. ☊ hear from sb, hear sth from sb ☊
The explosion damaged his hearing. ☊ hearing ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
the afternoon/midday heat ☊ heat ☊
The election contest is heating up. ☊ heat up ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
He relies heavily on his parents. ☊ heavily ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
She spoke with heavy irony. ☊ heavy ☊
Her father carried a heavy burden of responsibility. ☊ heavy ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
The last three months have been hell. ☊ hell ☊
Being totally alone is my idea of hell on earth. ☊ hell ☊
'Do you understand?' 'Hell, no. I don't.' ☊ hell ☊
help sb with sth: Jo will help us with some of the organization. ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help sb (to) do sth: The college's aim is to help students (to) achieve their aspirations. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
She couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions. ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
She's one of the most helpful people I know. ☊ helpful ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
The manager will be free soon—you can wait for her here. ☊ her ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
The Olympic team were given a hero's welcome on their return home. ☊ hero ☊
one of the country's national heroes ☊ hero ☊
He seemed to hesitate a second. ☊ hesitate ☊
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
They claim that they have nothing to hide (= there was nothing wrong or illegal about what they did). ☊ hide ☊
a high potassium content ☊ high ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
a high level of pollution ☊ high ☊
A high proportion of our staff are female. ☊ high ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Taj Mahal. ☊ highlight ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
a region of gently rolling hills ☊ hill ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) ☊ hill ☊
She stood with her hands on her hips. ☊ hip ☊
a hip replacement operation ☊ hip ☊
the hip bone ☊ hip ☊
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. ☊ hire ☊
The costumes are on hire from the local theatre. ☊ hire ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
an essay on the historical development of the novel ☊ historical ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
social/economic/political history ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
Spain was one of the hardest hit countries. ☊ hit ☊
A tornado hit on Tuesday night. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
She hit him on the head with her umbrella. ☊ hit ☊
I was hit by a falling stone. ☊ hit ☊
He hit his head on the low ceiling. ☊ hit ☊
The bomber scored a direct hit on the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
I only play jazz as a hobby. ☊ hobby ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
Who holds the world record for the long jump? ☊ hold ☊
She held the title of world champion for three years. ☊ hold ☊
How long has he held office? ☊ hold ☊
Mrs Thatcher held the post of Prime Minister longer than anyone else last century. ☊ hold ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb + noun: He was held prisoner for two years. ☊ hold ☊
I don't think that branch will hold your weight. ☊ hold ☊
Hold this position for a count of 10. ☊ hold ☊
The wood is held in position by a clamp. ☊ hold ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
I'll hold on to your mail for you until you get back. ☊ hold on to sth, hold onto sth ☊
Hold on a minute while I get my breath back. ☊ hold on ☊
Hold on! This isn't the right road. ☊ hold on ☊
They managed to hold on until help arrived. ☊ hold on ☊
Can you hold on? I'll see if he's here. ☊ hold on ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
The dam was not strong enough to hold back the flood waters. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
It's very windy—you'd better hold on to your hat. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
Make sure you've got a steady hold on the camera. ☊ hold ☊
the hole in the ozone layer ☊ hole ☊
I'm afraid Mr Walsh is away on holiday this week. ☊ holiday ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
We went on holiday together last summer. ☊ holiday ☊
a national holiday ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
A lot of new homes are being built on the edge of town. ☊ home ☊
I phoned you last night, but you weren't at home. ☊ at home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
Come on, it's time to go home. ☊ home ☊
After a month, they went back home to America. ☊ home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
an honest man/woman ☊ honest ☊
an honest answer ☊ honest ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
Give me your honest opinion. ☊ honest ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
To be honest (= what I really think is), it was one of the worst books I've ever read. ☊ honest ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
She's got an honest face. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
I didn't tell anyone, honestly! ☊ honestly ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
upholding the honour of your country ☊ honour ☊
The family honour is at stake. ☊ honour ☊
a man of honour ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
It was a great honour to be invited here today. ☊ honour ☊
the guest of honour (= the most important one) ☊ honour ☊
the seat/place of honour (= given to the most important guest) ☊ honour ☊
They stood in silence as a mark of honour to her. ☊ honour ☊
Hang your towel on the hook. ☊ hook ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ 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 ☊
horizontal lines ☊ horizontal ☊
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). ☊ horizontal ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
to honk your car horn ☊ horn ☊
The thought of being left alone filled her with horror. ☊ horror ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
It was the hottest July on record. ☊ hot ☊
a hot meal (= one that has been cooked) ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
Is anyone too hot? ☊ hot ☊
London was hot and dusty. ☊ hot ☊
a long hot journey ☊ hot ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
poor housing conditions ☊ housing ☊
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' ☊ how come? ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
Contact with other people is a basic human need. ☊ human ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
It's only human to want the best for your children. ☊ human ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
Whatever you do, don't lose your sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
One hundred (of the children) have already been placed with foster families. ☊ hundred ☊
If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times. ☊ hundred ☊
I have a hundred and one things to do. ☊ hundred ☊
a/one hundredth of a second ☊ hundredth ☊
Is anyone getting hungry? ☊ hungry ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
I don't mind waiting—I'm not in any particular hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
I won't be going there again in a hurry—the food was terrible. ☊ sb will not do sth again in a hurry ☊
Strong light hurts my eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
a hurt look/expression ☊ hurt ☊
There was ice on the windows. ☊ ice ☊
I'll have lemonade please—no ice. ☊ ice ☊
You'll soon get the idea (= understand). ☊ idea ☊
He has some very strange ideas about education. ☊ idea ☊
I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea (= getting the wrong impression about sth). ☊ idea ☊
If this is your idea of a joke, then I don't find it very funny. ☊ idea ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
I don't have any idea where he is. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If anyone calls, tell them I'm not at home. ☊ if ☊
You would know what was going on if you'd (= you had) listened. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
I wonder if I should wear a coat or not. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
If only I were rich. ☊ if only ☊
If only I knew her name. ☊ if only ☊
If only he'd remembered to send that letter. ☊ if only ☊
If only I had gone by taxi. ☊ if only ☊
I made a suggestion but they chose to ignore it. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
He died after a long illness. ☊ illness ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
Slowly, an image began to appear on the screen. ☊ image ☊
a vivid/fertile imagination ☊ imagination ☊
He's got no imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
It doesn't take much imagination to guess what she meant. ☊ imagination ☊
I won't tell you his reaction—I'll leave that to your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
Is it my imagination or have you lost a lot of weight? ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
With a little imagination, you could turn this place into a palace. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
an immediate reaction/response ☊ immediate ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
The director is standing on her immediate right. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
an immoral act/life/person ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
the environmental impact of tourism ☊ impact ☊
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. ☊ impact ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ impact ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
social support to cushion the impact of unemployment ☊ impact ☊
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). ☊ impact ☊
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. ☊ implication ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: Are you implying (that) I am wrong? ☊ imply ☊
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. ☊ import ☊
import controls ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
State your reasons in order of importance. ☊ importance ☊
an important decision/factor ☊ important ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ important ☊
A new tax was imposed on fuel. ☊ impose ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
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 ☊
I've been placed in an impossible position. ☊ impossible ☊
Honestly, you're impossible at times! ☊ impossible ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
a big impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (on sb): His trip to India made a strong impression on him. ☊ impression ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
a general/an overall impression ☊ impression ☊
an initial/a lasting impression ☊ impression ☊
impression (of sb/sth): to get a good/bad impression of sb/sth ☊ impression ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
She gives the impression of being very busy. ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. ☊ improve on/upon sth ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
in the morning/afternoon/evening ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
It will be ready in a week's time (= one week from now). ☊ in ☊
He was sitting alone in the darkness. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
people on high/low incomes ☊ income ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
a rise in national income ☊ income ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
increase (from A) (to B): The population has increased from 1.2 million to 1.8 million. ☊ increase ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. ☊ increase ☊
an increase of 2p in the pound on income tax ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
independence celebrations ☊ independence ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Two independent research bodies reached the same conclusions. ☊ independent ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
The Dow Jones index fell 15 points this morning. ☊ index ☊
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 (of sth): They gave no indication of how the work should be done. ☊ indication ☊
indication (of doing sth): He shows every indication (= clear signs) of wanting to accept the post. ☊ indication ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the world indoor 200 metres champion ☊ indoor ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
the Madonna industry (= the large number of people involved in making Madonna successful) ☊ industry ☊
It was an inevitable consequence of the decision. ☊ inevitable ☊
infect sb/sth: It is not possible to infect another person through kissing. ☊ infect ☊
eggs infected with salmonella ☊ infect ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
to increase the risk of infection ☊ infection ☊
an ear/throat, etc. infection ☊ infection ☊
to spread an infection ☊ infection ☊
to have/exert a strong influence on sb ☊ influence ☊
the influence of the climate on agricultural production ☊ influence ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
influence (on sb/sth): Those friends are a bad influence on her. ☊ influence ☊
influence sb/sth: His writings have influenced the lives of millions. ☊ influence ☊
to be strongly influenced by sth ☊ influence ☊
Don't let me influence you either way. ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
He went to inform them of his decision. ☊ inform ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
I am pleased to inform you that you have won first prize in this month's competition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb when, where, etc...: I have not been informed when the ceremony will take place. ☊ inform ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin. ☊ ingredient ☊
My initial reaction was to decline the offer. ☊ initial ☊
My contract is initially for three years. ☊ initially ☊
a United Nations peace initiative ☊ initiative ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
She did it on her own initiative (= without anyone telling her to do it). ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
The group has just inked a $10 million deal. ☊ ink ☊
inner London ☊ inner ☊
They have imprisoned an innocent man. ☊ innocent ☊
He was the innocent party (= person) in the breakdown of the marriage. ☊ innocent ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
insert sth: Position the cursor where you want to insert a word. ☊ insert ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
The shell is smooth on the inside. ☊ inside ☊
You've got your sweater on inside out. ☊ inside out ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
institutes of higher education ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
the Smithsonian Institution ☊ institution ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. ☊ instruction ☊
He phoned you on my instructions. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
a person of high/average/low intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
intend doing sth: I don't intend staying long. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth: The company intends a slow-down in expansion. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
He left England with the intention of travelling in Africa. ☊ intention ☊
I have every intention of paying her back what I owe her. ☊ intention ☊
intention (to do sth): He has announced his intention to retire. ☊ intention ☊
intention (that...): It was not my intention that she should suffer. ☊ intention ☊
The original intention was to devote three months to the project. ☊ 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 ☊
to pay interest on a loan ☊ interest ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
interested (to do sth): We would be interested to hear your views on this subject. ☊ interested ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
There's a talk on Italian art—are you interested (= would you like to go)? ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
It is particularly interesting to compare the two versions. ☊ interesting ☊
internal divisions within the company ☊ internal ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
an international airport/school/company ☊ international ☊
international relations ☊ international ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
the France-Scotland rugby international ☊ international ☊
a former swimming international ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
I looked it up on the Internet. ☊ Internet ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
Sorry to interrupt, but there's someone to see you. ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
an interruption to the power supply ☊ interruption ☊
I managed to work for two hours without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
She spoke for 20 minutes without interruption. ☊ interruption ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
Speak clearly into the microphone. ☊ into ☊
She was sliding into depression. ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
a brief introduction ☊ introduction ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! ☊ invent ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
a high return on my investments ☊ investment ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
to issue/extend an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
to accept/turn down/decline an invitation ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
A concert was held at the invitation of the mayor. ☊ invitation ☊
Admission is by invitation only. ☊ invitation ☊
Have you ordered the wedding invitations yet? ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
involve yourself (in sth): Parents should involve themselves in their child's education. ☊ involve ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
a steam iron ☊ iron ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
an iron and steel works ☊ iron ☊
iron ore (= rock containing iron) ☊ iron ☊
patients with iron deficiency (= not enough iron in their blood) ☊ iron ☊
iron tablets (= containing iron prepared as a medicine) ☊ iron ☊
She had a will of iron (= it was very strong). ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
We spent a week on the Greek island of Kos. ☊ island ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
She usually writes about environmental issues. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
The party was divided on this issue. ☊ issue ☊
Don't confuse the issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
It's your mother on the phone. ☊ it ☊
Was it you who put these books on my desk? ☊ it ☊
It's a long time since they left. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
It's Jim who's the clever one. ☊ it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
The baby threw its food on the floor. ☊ its ☊
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. ☊ jealous ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
a summer/holiday/Saturday/vacation job ☊ job ☊
I'm only doing my job (= I'm doing what I am paid to do). ☊ job ☊
He's been out of a job (= unemployed) for six months now. ☊ job ☊
She joined the company three months ago. ☊ join ☊
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. ☊ join ☊
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
The report was a joint effort (= we worked on it together). ☊ joint ☊
inflammation of the knee joint ☊ joint ☊
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 ☊
I didn't mean that—I was only joking. ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
They went on a long train journey across India. ☊ journey ☊
on the outward/return journey ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
They journeyed for seven long months. ☊ journey ☊
The judges' decision is final. ☊ judge ☊
The judge sentenced him to five years in prison. ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
Judging by her last letter, they are having a wonderful time. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. ☊ judge ☊
Each painting must be judged on its own merits. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth to be/do sth: The concert was judged to have been a great success. ☊ judge ☊
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
Who am I to pass judgement on her behaviour? (= to criticize it) ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
I did it against my better judgement (= although I thought it was perhaps the wrong thing to do). ☊ judgement ☊
Add the juice of two lemons. ☊ juice ☊
a carton of apple juice ☊ juice ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
jump (from...) (to...): Sales jumped from $2.7 billion to $3.5 billion. ☊ jump ☊
a ski jump champion ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
the world junior tennis championships ☊ junior ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
It's just on six (= exactly six o'clock). ☊ just ☊
I only just caught the train. ☊ just ☊
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. ☊ just ☊
When you arrived he had only just left. ☊ just ☊
There is just one method that might work. ☊ just ☊
I've met just about everyone. ☊ just about ☊
'Is Mr Burns available?' 'Just a second, please, I'll check.' ☊ just a minute/moment/second ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
laws based on the principles of justice ☊ justice ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
keen on sb/sth: Tom's very keen on Anna. ☊ keen ☊
keen on doing sth: She's not keen on being told what to do. ☊ keen ☊
keen (on doing sth): I wasn't too keen on going to the party. ☊ keen ☊
one of the keenest supporters of the team ☊ keen ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
+ adv./prep.: The notice said 'Keep off (= Do not walk on) the grass'. ☊ keep ☊
Keep left along the wall. ☊ keep ☊
keep sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): He kept his coat on. ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! ☊ keep sth up ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
key (to sth): The key to success is preparation. ☊ key ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
His contribution could be key. ☊ key ☊
She gave him a kick on the shin. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
She made a killing on the stock market. ☊ make a killing ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
My father was one of a kind—I'll never be like him. ☊ one of a kind ☊
a very kind and helpful person ☊ kind ☊
a kind action/gesture/comment ☊ kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
Kindly leave me alone! ☊ kindly ☊
to treat sb with kindness and consideration ☊ kindness ☊
She kissed him on both cheeks. ☊ kiss ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. ☊ knee ☊
Lucy was sitting on the sofa, knitting. ☊ knit ☊
a cotton-knit shirt ☊ knitted ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
knock at/on sth: Somebody was knocking on the window. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
He got a nasty knock on the head. ☊ knock ☊
There was a knock on/at the door. ☊ knock ☊
She knows a bargain when she sees one. ☊ know ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
Peter Wilson, also known as 'the Tiger' ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
I don't know anyone in Oxford. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
it is known that...: It is widely known that CFCs can damage the ozone layer. ☊ know ☊
'What's the answer?' 'I don't know.' ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
You know about Amanda's baby, don't you? ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
'Is anyone else coming?' 'Not that I know of. ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: We know her to be honest. ☊ know ☊
'What a ridiculous situation!' 'I know.' ☊ I know ☊
I know, let's see what's on at the theatre. ☊ I know ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
The washing instructions are on the label. ☊ label ☊
He'll only wear clothes with a designer label. ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
He was sentenced to two years in a labour camp (= a type of prison where people have to do hard physical work). ☊ labour ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing. ☊ lack (for) nothing ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). ☊ lacking ☊
the ladies' golf championship ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
Lake Ontario ☊ lake ☊
to switch on/turn off a lamp ☊ lamp ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
conflicts over tribal lands ☊ land ☊
It was good to be back on land. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
A fly landed on his nose. ☊ land ☊
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. ☊ lane ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
bad/foul/strong language (= words that people may consider offensive) ☊ language ☊
the language of the legal profession ☊ language ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
a study of language acquisition in two-year-olds ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
very large sums of money ☊ large ☊
A large proportion of old people live alone. ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
the manager who is largely responsible for the team's victory ☊ largely ☊
It's the last house on the left. ☊ last ☊
last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year ☊ last ☊
I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth! ☊ last ☊
They last won the cup in 2006. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
How long does the play last? ☊ last ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
She won't last long in that job. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
in the late afternoon ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
Can I stay up late tonight? ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
late in March/the afternoon ☊ late ☊
There's a good film on late. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
I'm going out later on. ☊ later on ☊
Much later on, she realized what he had meant. ☊ later on ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
the latest craze/fashion/trend ☊ latest ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
He presented two solutions. The latter seems much better. ☊ latter ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
to launch an appeal/an inquiry/an investigation/a campaign ☊ launch ☊
to launch an attack/invasion ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
company/international/tax, etc. law ☊ law ☊
lay sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): She laid the baby down gently on the bed. ☊ lay ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
lay A (on/over B): Before they started they laid newspaper on the floor. ☊ lay ☊
The grapes were laid to dry on racks. ☊ lay ☊
We spent a lazy day on the beach. ☊ lazy ☊
to lead an expedition ☊ lead ☊
to lead a discussion ☊ lead ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
The receptionist led the way to the boardroom. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
She took the lead in the second lap. ☊ lead ☊
He has gone into the lead. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
union leaders ☊ leader ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
United were league champions last season. ☊ league ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
I've known her at least as long as you have. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave sth (for sb): Someone left this note for you. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: Someone left you this note. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: I was left to cope on my own. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth doing sth: Don't leave her waiting outside in the rain. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb with sth: She left me with the impression that she was unhappy with her job. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb (+ adv./prep.): I've left my bag on the bus. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth/sb behind: Don't leave any of your belongings behind. ☊ leave ☊
Come on, it's time we left. ☊ leave ☊
She left out an 'm' in 'accommodation'. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
to attend a series of lectures on Jane Austen ☊ lecture ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
Turn left at the intersection. ☊ left ☊
She was sitting on my left. ☊ left ☊
Take the next road on the left. ☊ left ☊
The Left only has/have a small chance of winning power. ☊ left ☊
She is on the far left of the party. ☊ left ☊
The final leg of the trip was by donkey. ☊ leg ☊
These jeans are too long in the leg. ☊ leg ☊
Sit on the floor, stretching your legs out in front of you. ☊ leg ☊
front/back legs ☊ leg ☊
the legal profession/system ☊ legal ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
to be legally responsible for sb/sth ☊ legally ☊
lemon tea ☊ lemon ☊
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon ☊ lemon ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
a lemon tree ☊ lemon ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. ☊ lend ☊
She got a headache if she had to read for any length of time (= for a long time). ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
He ran the entire length of the beach (= from one end to the other). ☊ length ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She gives piano lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
I'm having/taking driving lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
What did we do last lesson? ☊ lesson ☊
The course book is divided into 30 lessons. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
a salutary lesson ☊ lesson ☊
The accident taught me a lesson I'll never forget. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
It was a lesson not lost on (= learned well by) the team manager. ☊ lesson ☊
lesson to sb: Let that be a lesson to you (= so that you do not make the same mistake again). ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
Don't let's tell her what we did. ☊ let ☊
I don't think we'll make it, but let's try anyway. ☊ let ☊
Don't let her upset you. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth do sth: They won't let him leave the country. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
This machine won't let you down. ☊ let sb down ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
Don't let the rope go. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
Don't let go of the rope. ☊ let sb/sth go, let go (of sb/sth) ☊
'B' is the second letter of the alphabet. ☊ letter ☊
The library is all on one level. ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). ☊ level ☊
low/high pollution levels ☊ level ☊
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. ☊ level ☊
Pitch the tent on level ground. ☊ 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 ☊
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) ☊ licence ☊
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) ☊ license ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
The town lies on the coast. ☊ lie ☊
Don't leave toys lying around—someone might trip over them. ☊ lie around ☊
He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep. ☊ lie down ☊
In London life can be hard. ☊ life ☊
to have a long/short life ☊ 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 ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
marine/pond life ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
The operation saved her life. ☊ life ☊
Several attempts have been made on the President's life (= several people have tried to kill him). ☊ life ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
She hitched a lift on a truck. ☊ lift ☊
It's on the sixth floor—let's take the lift. ☊ lift ☊
to turn/switch the lights on/off ☊ light ☊
It was an hour before the lights came on again. ☊ light ☊
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). ☊ light ☊
a concert of light classical music ☊ light ☊
We were just making light conversation. ☊ light ☊
She kept her tone light. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. ☊ light ☊
People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
He kissed her lightly on the cheek. ☊ lightly ☊
It's just like her to tell everyone about it. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
Don't look at me like that. ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. ☊ like ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
No one sings the blues like she did. ☊ like ☊
likely (that...): It's more than likely that the thieves don't know how much it is worth. ☊ likely ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
This offer is for a limited period only. ☊ limited ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
He hung the towels out on the line (= clothes line). ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
Write the title of your essay on the top line. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
She came from a long line of doctors. ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
a long line of trees ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
a straight/wavy/dotted/diagonal line ☊ line ☊
a vertical/horizontal line ☊ line ☊
They were all waiting on the starting line. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
She kissed him on the lips. ☊ lip ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
Is your name on the list? ☊ list ☊
Having to wait hours came high on the list of complaints. ☊ list ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
None of this would have happened if you'd listened to me. ☊ listen ☊
Why won't you listen to reason? ☊ listen ☊
'Which do you want?' 'I'll take the little one.' ☊ little ☊
A little while later the phone rang. ☊ little ☊
You soon get used to the little difficulties. ☊ little ☊
I've only read a little of the book so far. ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
The doctors said he only had six months to live. ☊ live ☊
We used to live in London. ☊ live ☊
Small birds live mainly on insects. ☊ live on sth ☊
You can't live on forty pounds a week. ☊ live on sth ☊
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. ☊ live on sth ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
load sth/sb (into/onto sth): Sacks were being loaded onto the truck. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
a local newspaper (= one that gives local news) ☊ local ☊
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) ☊ local ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
a honeymoon in a secret location ☊ location ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
It was a logical conclusion from the child's point of view. ☊ logical ☊
Each of them having their own room was the logical solution. ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
all those lonely nights at home watching TV ☊ lonely ☊
a lonely beach ☊ lonely ☊
She usually wears long skirts. ☊ long ☊
a long-sleeved shirt ☊ long ☊
He's been ill (for) a long time. ☊ long ☊
There was a long silence before she spoke. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
a long book/film/list (= taking a lot of time to read/watch/deal with) ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
How long is the course? ☊ long ☊
I think it's only three weeks long. ☊ long ☊
How long a stay did you have in mind? ☊ long ☊
I'm tired. It's been a long day. ☊ long ☊
We were married for ten long years. ☊ long ☊
She had long dark hair. ☊ long ☊
He walked down the long corridor. ☊ long ☊
It was the world's longest bridge. ☊ long ☊
a long journey/walk/drive/flight ☊ long ☊
We're a long way from anywhere here. ☊ long ☊
It's a long way away. ☊ long ☊
How long is the River Nile? ☊ long ☊
The table is six feet long. ☊ long ☊
The report is only three pages long. ☊ long ☊
Have you been here long? ☊ long ☊
Stay as long as you like. ☊ long ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
This may take longer than we thought. ☊ long ☊
I won't be long (= I'll return, be ready, etc. soon). ☊ long ☊
How long have you been waiting? ☊ long ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
He retired long before the war. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
We'll be home before long (= soon). ☊ long ☊
The house was pulled down long ago. ☊ long ☊
They had long since (= a long time before the present time) moved away. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
Will you be away for long? ☊ for (so) long ☊
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for so long. ☊ for (so) long ☊
I can't wait any longer. ☊ no/any longer ☊
He no longer lives here. ☊ no/any longer ☊
They don't look like they're trying to win. ☊ look ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
I'll look out for you at the conference. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Looked at from that point of view, his decision is easier to understand. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
Let's look round the town this afternoon. ☊ look around/round (sth) ☊
She looks down on people who haven't been to college. ☊ look down on sb/sth ☊
Passers-by simply looked on as he was attacked. ☊ look on ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
I looked it up in the dictionary. ☊ look sth up ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
She had a worried look on her face. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
a loose button/tooth ☊ loose ☊
The sheep had got out and were loose on the road. ☊ loose ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
The two problems are only loosely related. ☊ loosely ☊
lose sth: The business is losing money. ☊ lose ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. ☊ lose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (to sb): to lose a game/a race/an election/a battle/a war ☊ lose ☊
lose to sb: We lost to a stronger team. ☊ lose ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
The company has announced net losses of $1.5 million. ☊ loss ☊
We made a loss on (= lost money on) the deal. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
We always get lost in London. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
Hang on a minute—I'm lost. ☊ lost ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
a love song/story ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
She has a very low opinion of her own abilities. ☊ low ☊
The reservoir was low after the long drought. ☊ low ☊
Our supplies are running low (= we only have a little left). ☊ low ☊
They were low on fuel. ☊ low ☊
The sun sank lower towards the horizon. ☊ low ☊
With a bit of luck, we'll finish on time. ☊ luck ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
You're in luck (= lucky) —there's one ticket left. ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
Mark is one of the lucky ones—he at least has somewhere to sleep. ☊ lucky ☊
There's room for one more piece of luggage. ☊ luggage ☊
He was unhurt apart from a lump on his head. ☊ lump ☊
Check your breasts for lumps every month. ☊ lump ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
They realized that he had gone mad. ☊ mad ☊
I'll go mad if I have to wait much longer. ☊ mad ☊
She seemed to have gone stark raving mad. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
to be mad on tennis ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
a weekly/monthly magazine ☊ magazine ☊
an online magazine ☊ magazine ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
He's returning to the team this season, hoping that the old magic can be made to work once more. ☊ magic ☊
a magic spell/charm/potion/trick ☊ magic ☊
There is no magic formula for passing exams—only hard work. ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): Don't forget to mail that letter to your mother. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Don't forget to mail your mother that letter. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
The house is not yet connected to the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
The two countries have always maintained close relations. ☊ maintain ☊
Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three. ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
a majority decision (= one that is decided by what most people want) ☊ majority ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
He made a fortune on the stock market. ☊ make ☊
A hundred cents make one euro. ☊ make ☊
Come on! It's time we made a start. ☊ make ☊
The stone made a dent in the roof of the car. ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
She made her objections clear. ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
Don't make a habit of it. ☊ make ☊
She made it her business to find out who was responsible. ☊ make ☊
made in France (= on a label) ☊ 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 ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
I don't know how I made it through the week. ☊ make it ☊
to put on your make-up ☊ make-up ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
a male-dominated profession ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
the damage caused by man to the environment ☊ man ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
He has to manage on less than £100 a week. ☊ manage ☊
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know how she manages on her own with four kids. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
Can you manage another piece of cake? (= eat one) ☊ manage ☊
He always manages to say the wrong thing. ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
a management decision/job ☊ management ☊
the sales/marketing/personnel manager ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. ☊ manufacturer ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
We don't have very many copies left. ☊ many ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
Don't take so many. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It was one of my many mistakes. ☊ many ☊
a many-headed monster ☊ many ☊
The exhibition has helped put the city on the map. ☊ put sb/sth on the map ☊
an unexplored region that has not yet been mapped ☊ map ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
to go on a march ☊ march ☊
The army began their long march to the coast. ☊ march ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
mark B on A: Prices are marked on the goods. ☊ mark ☊
Why have you marked this wrong? ☊ mark ☊
Do not open any mail marked 'Confidential'. ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
punctuation marks ☊ mark ☊
Detectives found no marks on the body. ☊ mark ☊
a horse with a white mark on its head ☊ mark ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
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 ☊
This is his second marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
How long have you been married? ☊ married ☊
Her married name (= the family name of her husband) is Jones. ☊ married ☊
I guess I'm not the marrying kind (= the kind of person who wants to get married). ☊ marry ☊
a mass of blonde hair ☊ mass ☊
Don't give me any more. I've eaten masses! ☊ mass ☊
mass unemployment/production ☊ mass ☊
weapons of mass destruction ☊ mass ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
He has a Master's in Business Administration. ☊ master ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it. ☊ match ☊
The two sets of figures don't match. ☊ match ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
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 ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
'I suppose you'll be leaving soon, then?' 'No, as a matter of fact I'll be staying for another two years.' ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
a maximum security prison ☊ maximum ☊
The offence carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. ☊ maximum ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
Maybe he'll come, maybe he won't. ☊ maybe ☊
We go there maybe once or twice a month. ☊ maybe ☊
the Lord Mayor of London ☊ mayor ☊
Mayor Bob Anderson ☊ mayor ☊
Don't hit me. ☊ me ☊
'Who's there?' 'Only me.' ☊ me ☊
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. ☊ mean ☊
Money means nothing to him. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
Don't laugh! I mean it (= I am serious). ☊ mean ☊
mean sth as sth: Don't be upset—I'm sure she meant it as a compliment. ☊ mean ☊
Don't be angry. I'm sure she meant it for the best (= intended to be helpful). ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: I never meant (that) you should come alone. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
I don't quite get your meaning (= understand what you mean to say). ☊ meaning ☊
'Honesty'? He doesn't know the meaning of the word! ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Is there any means of contacting him? ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere ☊ measure ☊
measure sb/sth for sth: He's gone to be measured for a new suit. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
The pond measures about 2 metres across. ☊ measure ☊
The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
There's not much meat on this chop. ☊ meat ☊
There's not much meat on her (= she is very thin). ☊ meat ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
the medical profession ☊ medical ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
a medium steak (= one cooked quite well but not too much) ☊ medium ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
electronic/audio-visual media ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
There's someone I want you to meet. ☊ meet ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
a meeting of the United Nations Security Council ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting was postponed. ☊ meeting ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
party/union members ☊ member ☊
a founder member of the conservation group ☊ member ☊
Who is eligible to apply for membership of the association? ☊ membership ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
He had a long memory for people who had disappointed him. ☊ memory ☊
Are you sure? Memory can play tricks on you. ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
What's on the menu (= for dinner) tonight? ☊ menu ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
The economy is in a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
a film with a strong religious message ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
traditional/alternative methods ☊ method ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
His picture was right/bang (= exactly) in the middle of the front page. ☊ middle ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
He might say that now (= it is true that he does), but he can soon change his mind. ☊ might ☊
I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. ☊ might ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
a mile-long procession ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
My car does 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
My car gets 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
a bottle/carton of milk ☊ milk ☊
a population of half a million ☊ million ☊
tens of millions of dollars ☊ million ☊
It must be worth a million (= pounds, dollars, etc.) ☊ million ☊
I still have a million things to do. ☊ million ☊
There were millions of people there. ☊ million ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
a/one millionth of a second ☊ millionth ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
Sorry—your name has gone right out of my mind. ☊ mind ☊
Keep your mind on your work! ☊ mind ☊
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. ☊ mind ☊
Your mind's not on the job. ☊ mind ☊
the conscious/subconscious mind ☊ mind ☊
Do you have anyone in mind for this job? ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
Have you made up your minds where to go for your honeymoon? ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Come on—it's make your mind up time! ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Mind your language! (= don't speak in a rude or offensive way) ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
mind sb: Don't mind her—she didn't mean what she said. ☊ mind ☊
Don't mind me (= don't let me disturb you) —I'll just sit here quietly. ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
mind (sth): I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. ☊ mind ☊
I hope you don't mind the noise. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
I wouldn't mind having his money! ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
He's a friend of mine (= one of my friends). ☊ mine ☊
She wanted one like mine (= like I have). ☊ mine ☊
a copper/diamond mine ☊ mine ☊
mineral deposits/extraction ☊ mineral ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
the Minister of Education ☊ minister ☊
a ministry spokesperson ☊ ministry ☊
youths imprisoned for minor offences ☊ minor ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
Men are in the minority in this profession. ☊ be in a/the minority ☊
It only takes a minute to make a salad. ☊ minute ☊
Hang on a minute—I'll just get my coat. ☊ minute ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. ☊ this minute ☊
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) ☊ mirror ☊
miss (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't miss getting up at six every morning! ☊ miss ☊
If I don't leave now I'll miss my plane. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
The hotel is the only white building on the road—you can't miss it. ☊ miss ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
miss (sb/sth): How many goals has he missed this season? ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
Two files have gone missing. ☊ missing ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
Our cat's gone missing again. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
This letter is addressed to someone else—there must be some mistake. ☊ mistake ☊
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion. ☊ mistake ☊
Don't worry, we all make mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ 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 think you must be mistaking me for someone else. ☊ mistake sb/sth for sb/sth ☊
I thought I saw someone I knew, but I must have been mistaken. ☊ mistaken ☊
They don't mix much with the neighbours. ☊ mix ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
mix sth for sb: Why don't you mix a cocktail for our guests? ☊ mix ☊
mix sb sth: Why don't you mix our guests a cocktail? ☊ mix ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
I think you must be mixing me up with someone else. ☊ mix sb/sth up (with sb/sth) ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
a mobile shop/library (= one inside a vehicle) ☊ mobile ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
a fashion model ☊ model ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
the most modern, well-equipped hospital in London ☊ modern ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
That was one of the happiest moments of my life. ☊ moment ☊
It's Monday today, isn't it? ☊ Monday ☊
She started work last Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Are you busy next Monday? ☊ Monday ☊
Monday morning/afternoon/evening ☊ Monday ☊
We'll discuss this at Monday's meeting. ☊ Monday ☊
Do we still have Monday's paper? ☊ Monday ☊
I work Monday to Friday. ☊ Monday ☊
I work Mondays to Fridays. ☊ Monday ☊
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. ☊ Monday ☊
I always do yoga on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
He was born on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet on Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
'When did the accident happen?' 'It was the Monday (= the Monday of the week we are talking about).' ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
to borrow/save/spend/earn money ☊ money ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
He lost all his money. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
The movie should make money. ☊ make money ☊
There's money to be made from tourism. ☊ make money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
the month of August ☊ month ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
She earns $1 000 a month. ☊ month ☊
The rent is £300 per month. ☊ month ☊
Have you read this month's 'Physics World'? ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
The baby is three months old. ☊ month ☊
a three-month-old baby ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
several months later ☊ month ☊
a six-month contract ☊ month ☊
a month-long strike ☊ month ☊
He visits Paris once or twice a month. ☊ month ☊
He had to wait for months for the visas to come through. ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. ☊ mood ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
the surface of the moon ☊ moon ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
a crescent moon ☊ moon ☊
There's no moon tonight (= no moon can be seen). ☊ moon ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
traditional moral values ☊ moral ☊
moral responsibility/duty ☊ moral ☊
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 ☊
a very moral person ☊ moral ☊
morally right/wrong/justified/unacceptable ☊ morally ☊
He felt morally responsible for the accident. ☊ morally ☊
She spends more and more time alone in her room. ☊ more and more ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
Could you repeat that once more (= one more time)? ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
I will torment you no more (= no longer). ☊ more ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
We got the news on the morning of the wedding. ☊ morning ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
We're mostly out on Sundays. ☊ mostly ☊
the relationship between mother and baby ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
Newton's laws of motion ☊ motion ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
Rub the cream in with a circular motion. ☊ motion ☊
Ben drove off on his motorbike. ☊ motorbike ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
Click the left mouse button twice to highlight the program. ☊ mouse ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
Don't talk with your mouth full (= when eating). ☊ mouth ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
Time is moving on. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
Don't make a move! ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
a murder case/investigation/trial ☊ murder ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
What was the murder weapon? ☊ murder ☊
He wrote the music but I don't know who wrote the words. ☊ music ☊
music lessons ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
a musical production/entertainment ☊ musical ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
We must get together soon for lunch. ☊ must ☊
I cut myself on a knife. ☊ myself ☊
It is one of the great unsolved mysteries of this century. ☊ mystery ☊
There was a mystery guest on the programme. ☊ mystery ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
name sb/sth + noun: They named their son John. ☊ name ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
the narrow confines of prison life ☊ narrow ☊
The road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
He had a narrow escape when his car skidded on the ice. ☊ narrow ☊
The shop sells only a narrow range of goods. ☊ narrow ☊
an independent nation ☊ nation ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
The entire nation, it seemed, was watching TV. ☊ nation ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
a national election ☊ national ☊
These buildings are part of our national heritage. ☊ national ☊
They are afraid of losing their national identity. ☊ national ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
It's only natural to worry about your children. ☊ natural ☊
My hair soon grew back to its natural colour (= after being dyed ). ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. ☊ naturally ☊
nature conservation ☊ nature ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. ☊ near ☊
It may be necessary to buy a new one. ☊ necessary ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
Giraffes have very long necks. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
Don't go—I might need you. ☊ need ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ 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 ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
to fulfil an emotional need ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
'I don't know.' 'Me neither.' ☊ neither ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
He lives on his nerves (= is always worried). ☊ nerve ☊
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
She was of a nervous disposition. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous condition/disorder/disease ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
a communications/distribution network ☊ network ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
'I work for a company called Orion Technology.' 'Never heard of them.' ☊ never ☊
Never ever tell anyone your password. ☊ never ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). ☊ never ☊
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 ☊
Do you have her new phone number? ☊ new ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
The wedding was front-page news. ☊ news ☊
Can you put the news on? ☊ news ☊
I saw it on the news. ☊ news ☊
a local/national newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
an online newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
It would be nice if he moved to London. ☊ nice ☊
a nice long walk ☊ nice ☊
Everyone arrived nice and early. ☊ nice ☊
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). ☊ nicely ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
The accident happened on Friday night. ☊ night ☊
on the night of 10 January/January 10 ☊ night ☊
The hotel costs €65 per person per night. ☊ night ☊
Let's go out on Saturday night. ☊ night ☊
It's about 70—no, I'm wrong—80 kilometres from Rome. ☊ no ☊
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
Don't make a noise. ☊ noise ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
nonsense ☊ non- ☊
non-fiction ☊ non- ☊
non-alcoholic ☊ non- ☊
non-profit-making ☊ non- ☊
non-committally ☊ non- ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
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 ☊
She was looking none too pleased. ☊ none ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
You're talking nonsense! ☊ nonsense ☊
'I won't go.' 'Nonsense! You must go!' ☊ nonsense ☊
It's nonsense to say they don't care. ☊ nonsense ☊
The idea is an economic nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
The new teacher won't stand for any nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
a book of children's nonsense poems ☊ nonsense ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
No one was at home. ☊ no one ☊
There was no one else around. ☊ no one ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ 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 ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
Things soon returned to normal. ☊ normal ☊
North London ☊ north ☊
They live ten miles north of Boston. ☊ north ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
They've gone to live up north. ☊ up north ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
Don't you eat meat? ☊ not ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
He didn't speak to me—not one word. ☊ not a..., not one... ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. ☊ note ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
She left a note for Ben on the kitchen table. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
The doctor said there was nothing wrong with me. ☊ nothing ☊
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. ☊ nothing like ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
You must give one month's notice. ☊ notice ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
There was a notice on the board saying the class had been cancelled. ☊ notice ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
noticeable that...: It was noticeable that none of the family were present. ☊ noticeable ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
a nuclear power station ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear weapon/bomb/missile ☊ nuclear ☊
a nuclear explosion/attack/war ☊ nuclear ☊
the country's nuclear capability (= the fact that it has nuclear weapons) ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
I could give you any number of (= a lot of) reasons for not going. ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
My phone number is 266998. ☊ number ☊
I'm sorry, I think you have the wrong number (= wrong telephone number). ☊ number ☊
The song reached number 5 in the charts. ☊ number ☊
a dental nurse (= one who helps a dentist) ☊ nurse ☊
a psychiatric nurse (= one who works in a hospital for people with mental illnesses) ☊ nurse ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
If nobody objects, we'll postpone the meeting till next week. ☊ object ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen). ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
She has outstanding powers of observation (= the ability to notice things around her). ☊ observation ☊
an observation post/tower (= a place from where sb, especially an enemy, can be watched) ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
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 ☊
There's no obvious solution to the problem. ☊ obvious ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. ☊ obviously ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
I've met him on several occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
They have been seen together on two separate occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
a great/memorable/happy occasion ☊ occasion ☊
Turn every meal into a special occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
They marked the occasion (= celebrated it) with an open-air concert. ☊ occasion ☊
Their wedding turned out to be quite an occasion. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only half of the rooms are occupied at the moment. ☊ occupied ☊
occupied (with sth/with doing sth): Only half her time is occupied with politics. ☊ occupied ☊
He occupies an office on the 12th floor. ☊ occupy ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the paintings of Monet ☊ of ☊
a story of passion ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
I must be off soon (= leave). ☊ off ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
Don't leave the toothpaste with the top off. ☊ off ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. 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 ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
Don't be so quick to take offence. ☊ offence ☊
They'll be offended if you don't go to their wedding. ☊ offend ☊
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. ☊ offend ☊
The Redskins' offense is stronger than their defense. ☊ offense ☊
The programme contains language which some viewers may find offensive. ☊ offensive ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
This special offer is valid until the end of the month. ☊ offer ☊
They have an offer on beer at the moment. ☊ offer ☊
How long has he been in office? ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
a commissioned/non-commissioned officer ☊ officer ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
an environmental health officer ☊ officer ☊
a customs/prison/welfare officer ☊ officer ☊
official responsibilities ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. ☊ officially ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ 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 ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
Oh, how wonderful! ☊ oh ☊
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. ☊ OK ☊
She's an old friend of mine (= I have known her for a long time). ☊ old ☊
The old man lay propped up on cushions. ☊ old ☊
The baby was only a few hours old. ☊ old ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
I didn't think she was old enough for the responsibility. ☊ old ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
a picture on a wall ☊ on ☊
There's a mark on your skirt. ☊ on ☊
the diagram on page 5 ☊ on ☊
Put it down on the table. ☊ on ☊
He had been hit on the head. ☊ on ☊
She climbed on to the bed. ☊ on ☊
She was standing on one foot. ☊ on ☊
Try lying on your back. ☊ on ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
He was on the plane from New York. ☊ on ☊
to travel on the bus/tube/coach ☊ on ☊
I came on my bike. ☊ on ☊
a woman on horseback ☊ on ☊
He came on Sunday. ☊ on ☊
We meet on Tuesdays. ☊ on ☊
on May the first/the first of May ☊ on ☊
on the evening of May the first ☊ on ☊
on one occasion ☊ on ☊
on your birthday ☊ on ☊
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. ☊ on ☊
Please report to reception on arrival. ☊ on ☊
There was a letter waiting for him on his return. ☊ on ☊
a book on South Africa ☊ on ☊
She tested us on irregular verbs. ☊ on ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
Whose side are you on (= which of two or more different views do you support)? ☊ on ☊
He lived on a diet of junk food. ☊ on ☊
The doctor put me on antibiotics. ☊ on ☊
on the left/right ☊ on ☊
He turned his back on us. ☊ on ☊
a town on the coast ☊ on ☊
a house on the Thames ☊ on ☊
We lived on an estate. ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
On their advice I applied for the job. ☊ on ☊
to live on a pension/a student grant ☊ on ☊
to be on a low wage ☊ on ☊
You can't feed a family on £50 a week. ☊ on ☊
Drinks are on me (= I am paying). ☊ on ☊
She played a tune on her guitar. ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
We spoke on the phone. ☊ on ☊
What's on TV? ☊ on ☊
The programme's on Channel 4. ☊ on ☊
a ban on smoking ☊ on ☊
He's hard on his kids. ☊ on ☊
Go easy on the mayo! (= do not take / give me too much) ☊ on ☊
to be on business/holiday/vacation ☊ on ☊
The book is currently on loan. ☊ on ☊
You can get me on 020 7946 0887. ☊ on ☊
She's on extension 2401. ☊ on ☊
He worked on without a break. ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
Keep straight on for the beach. ☊ on ☊
From then on he never trusted her again. ☊ on ☊
Please send the letter on to my new address. ☊ on ☊
Put your coat on. ☊ on ☊
I didn't have my glasses on. ☊ on ☊
What did she have on (= what was she wearing)? ☊ on ☊
Make sure the lid is on. ☊ on ☊
The lights were all on. ☊ on ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
We were without electricity for three hours but it's on again now. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
What's on at the movies? ☊ on ☊
The band are on (= performing) in ten minutes. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
I'm sorry we can't come—we've got a lot on. ☊ on ☊
I'm on now till 8 tomorrow morning. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
They hurried on to the plane. ☊ on ☊
I've only been there once. ☊ once ☊
He cleans his car once a week. ☊ once ☊
She only sees her parents once every six months. ☊ once ☊
He only did it the once. ☊ once ☊
I once met your mother. ☊ once ☊
He once lived in Zambia. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
Come here at once! ☊ at once ☊
All at once she lost her temper. ☊ all at once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
Once again the train was late. ☊ once again, once more ☊
Let me hear it just once more. ☊ once again, once more ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. ☊ once ☊
The water is fine once you're in! ☊ once ☊
Do you want one or two? ☊ one ☊
There's only room for one person. ☊ one ☊
One more, please! ☊ one ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
I'll see you at one (= one o'clock). ☊ one ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
He lost by less than one second. ☊ one ☊
There's only one thing we can do. ☊ one ☊
One of my friends lives in Brighton. ☊ one ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
It's the one thing I can't stand about him. ☊ one ☊
I saw her one afternoon last week. ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? ☊ one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
How about those ones over there? ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ 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 ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
One gets the impression that they disapprove. ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
I think we've learned a lot about one another in this session. ☊ one another ☊
Chop the onions finely. ☊ onion ☊
French onion soup ☊ onion ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
We were the only people there. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
She's the only person for the job. ☊ only ☊
I'd love to come—the only thing is I might be late. ☊ the only thing is... ☊
There are only a limited number of tickets available. ☊ only ☊
The bar is for members only. ☊ only ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Only five people turned up. ☊ only ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
It was only a suggestion. ☊ only ☊
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! ☊ only ☊
He was only teasing you. ☊ only ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
It only took a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
It took only a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
We only got here yesterday. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
We can only guess what happened. ☊ only ☊
He could only watch helplessly as the car plunged into the ravine. ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. ☊ only ☊
He not only read the book, but also remembered what he had read. ☊ not only... but (also)... ☊
Move the books onto the second shelf. ☊ onto ☊
She stepped down from the train onto the platform. ☊ onto ☊
The window looked out onto the terrace. ☊ onto ☊
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 ☊
their open display of affection ☊ open ☊
His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her. ☊ open ☊
What options are open to us? ☊ open ☊
The competition is open to young people under the age of 18. ☊ open ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
driving along the open road (= part of a road in the country, where you can drive fast) ☊ open ☊
The book lay open on the table. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
Who is going to open the conference? ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
The new hospital opens on July 1st. ☊ open ☊
open sth: Open the map on the table. ☊ open ☊
Late opening of supermarkets is common in Britain now. ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
operate (on sb) (for sth): We will have to operate on his eyes. ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
Some people can only operate well under pressure. ☊ operate ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
Operation of the device is extremely simple. ☊ operation ☊
The whole operation is performed in less than three seconds. ☊ operation ☊
a huge multinational operation ☊ operation ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
a security operation ☊ operation ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (to do sth): an operation on her lung to remove a tumour ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
I've recently changed my opinion of her. ☊ opinion ☊
Everyone had an opinion on the subject. ☊ opinion ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. ☊ opinion ☊
It is our opinion that he should resign. ☊ opinion ☊
If you want my opinion, I think you'd be crazy not to accept. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a wide body of opinion that supports this proposal. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
They called in a psychologist to give an independent opinion. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like a second opinion (= advice from another person) before I make a decision. ☊ opinion ☊
a political opponent ☊ opponent ☊
a dangerous/worthy/formidable opponent ☊ opponent ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
opponents of abortion ☊ opponent ☊
opponents of the regime ☊ opponent ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
opportunity (for sth/for doing sth): There was no opportunity for further discussion. ☊ opportunity ☊
There'll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
They are totally opposed to abortion. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
Answers are given on the opposite page. ☊ opposite ☊
We live further down on the opposite side of the road. ☊ opposite ☊
It's not easy having a relationship when you live at opposite ends of the country. ☊ opposite ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
There's a newly married couple living opposite (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
See opposite (= on the opposite page) for further details. ☊ opposite ☊
I sat opposite him during the meal (= on the other side of the table). ☊ opposite ☊
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
opposition forces (= people who are arguing, fighting, etc. with another group) ☊ opposition ☊
He's gone to work for the opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
the leader of the Opposition ☊ opposition ☊
Opposition MPs/parties ☊ opposition ☊
the Opposition spokesman on education ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
As I see it, we have two options... ☊ option ☊
There are various options open to you. ☊ option ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
Going to college was not an option for me. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (of doing sth): Students have the option of studying abroad in their second year. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
She takes orders only from the president. ☊ order ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
in chronological/numerical order ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
The phone is out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order (sth) (for sb): Will you order for me while I make a phone call? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
an organ transplant/donor ☊ organ ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
the World Health Organization ☊ organization ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
A wedding on that scale takes a lot of organization. ☊ organization ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
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 ☊
organized crime (= committed by professional criminals working in large groups) ☊ organized ☊
a very organized person ☊ organized ☊
the origins of life on earth ☊ origin ☊
a person's country of origin (= where they were born) ☊ origin ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
That's not a very original suggestion. ☊ original ☊
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 ☊
Are there any other questions? ☊ other ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
I work on the other side of town. ☊ other ☊
I don't know any French people other than you. ☊ other than ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
The only people there were ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
Don't lean out of the window. ☊ out ☊
a statue made out of bronze ☊ out ☊
He's been out of work for six months. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
The book you wanted is out on loan. ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
Your guess was a long way out (= completely wrong). ☊ out ☊
I walked along the outer edge of the track. ☊ outer ☊
Outer London/Mongolia ☊ outer ☊
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
Always overtake on the outside. ☊ outside ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. ☊ outside ☊
She turned over onto her front. ☊ over ☊
They have gone over to France. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
I was glad when it was over and done with. ☊ over ☊
He's gone over to the enemy (= joined them). ☊ over ☊
Please change the wheels over (= for example, put the front wheels at the back). ☊ over ☊
Hand over the money! ☊ over ☊
The balcony juts out over the street. ☊ over ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
over 3 million copies sold ☊ over ☊
She stayed in Lagos for over a month. ☊ over ☊
She has only the director over her. ☊ over ☊
She has editorial control over what is included. ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
She wouldn't tell me over the phone. ☊ over ☊
the person with overall responsibility for the project ☊ overall ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
You owe it to your staff to be honest with them. ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
I think you owe us an explanation. ☊ owe ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
I'm all on my own today. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
She lives on her own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
He did it on his own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
I don't own anything of any value. ☊ own ☊
Does anyone own this coat? It was left in a classroom. ☊ own ☊
Don't tell me what to do—you don't own me! ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
Are you packing up already? It's only 4 o'clock. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
Someone has torn a page out of this book. ☊ page ☊
on the opposite/facing page ☊ page ☊
over the page (= on the next page) ☊ page ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
the pain of separation ☊ pain ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
He took a painful blow on the shoulder. ☊ painful ☊
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. ☊ painful ☊
paint sth on sth: Slogans had been painted on the walls. ☊ paint ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
a pale complexion ☊ pale ☊
One of the glass panels in the front door was cracked. ☊ panel ☊
We have two politicians on tonight's panel. ☊ panel ☊
a panel discussion ☊ panel ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
divorce/identification papers ☊ paper ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
a local/national paper ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
A red van was parked in front of the house. ☊ park ☊
We've done the difficult part of the job. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. ☊ particular ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
He loves science fiction in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half. ☊ particularly ☊
He was only partly responsible for the accident. ☊ partly ☊
She belongs to the Labour Party. ☊ party ☊
the ruling/opposition party ☊ party ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
We sang songs to pass the time. ☊ pass ☊
Unemployment has now passed the three million mark. ☊ pass ☊
pass sth (to sb): He passed the ball to Rooney. ☊ pass ☊
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. ☊ pass ☊
The procession passed slowly along the street. ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
The procession passed right by my front door. ☊ pass by (sb/sth) ☊
Pass the book on to me when you've finished with it. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
I passed your message on to my mother. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
the passing of a resolution/law ☊ passing ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked). ☊ passport ☊
The only passport to success is hard work. ☊ passport ☊
The time for discussion is past. ☊ past ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
She looked back on the past without regret. ☊ past ☊
We don't know anything about his past. ☊ past ☊
Unemployment is now past the 3 million mark. ☊ past ☊
She's long past retirement age. ☊ past ☊
Honestly, I'm past caring what happens (= I can no longer be bothered to care). ☊ past ☊
a concrete path ☊ path ☊
to walk along a path ☊ path ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
He's one of Dr Shaw's patients. ☊ patient ☊
a pattern of diamonds and squares ☊ pattern ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
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 a call on (= visit) my friends. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay him back for making me look like a fool in front of everyone. ☊ pay sb back (for sth) ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
He agreed to make ten monthly payments of £50. ☊ payment ☊
peace talks/negotiations ☊ peace ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
After years of war, the people long for a lasting peace. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
The aims of the organization are wholly peaceful. ☊ peaceful ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
a state pension ☊ pension ☊
to live on a pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
a pension fund ☊ pension ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
the life of the common people ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
These garments are intended for professional sports people. ☊ people ☊
Season with salt and pepper ☊ pepper ☊
The work was carried out as per instructions. ☊ as per sth ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
in perfect condition ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
To be perfectly honest, I didn't want to go anyway. ☊ perfectly ☊
to perform an experiment/a miracle/a ceremony ☊ perform ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
This operation has never been performed in this country. ☊ perform ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
to perform on the flute ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
She performed less well in the second test. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
the country's economic performance ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
a brilliant/polished/seasoned performer ☊ performer ☊
a change which could affect perhaps 20% of the population ☊ perhaps ☊
I think perhaps you've had enough to drink tonight. ☊ perhaps ☊
Perhaps you would be good enough to let him know we are on our way. ☊ perhaps ☊
a period of consultation/mourning/uncertainty ☊ period ☊
This offer is available for a limited period only. ☊ period ☊
The project will run for a six-month trial period. ☊ period ☊
They are now living together on a permanent basis. ☊ permanent ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. ☊ permission ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She took the car without permission. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/yourself sth: We were not permitted any contact with each other. ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
What sort of person would do a thing like that? ☊ person ☊
He's a fascinating person. ☊ person ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
He's just the person we need for the job. ☊ person ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
A certain person (= somebody that I do not wish to name) told me about it. ☊ person ☊
The price is $40 per person. ☊ person ☊
This vehicle is licensed to carry 4 persons. (= in a notice) ☊ person ☊
The verdict was murder by a person or persons unknown. ☊ person ☊
a salesperson ☊ person ☊
a spokesperson ☊ person ☊
He had to pick up his welfare cheque in person. ☊ in person ☊
personal cleanliness/hygiene ☊ personal ☊
She's always worrying about her personal appearance. ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Try to avoid making personal remarks. ☊ personal ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
She takes a personal interest in the work of the charity. ☊ personal ☊
The Principal has little personal contact with the students. ☊ personal ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
His wife has a strong personality. ☊ personality ☊
The children all have very different personalities. ☊ personality ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
personalities from the world of music ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)? ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb into sth/into doing sth: I allowed myself to be persuaded into entering the competition. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb: No one was persuaded by his arguments. ☊ persuade ☊
I have to make a phone call. ☊ phone ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
His phone must be switched off. ☊ phone ☊
I hadn't got my phone with me. ☊ phone ☊
a phone bill ☊ phone ☊
to pick up the phone ☊ phone ☊
to put the phone down ☊ phone ☊
He left the phone off the hook as he didn't want to be disturbed. ☊ phone ☊
Listeners are invited to phone in with their comments. ☊ phone in ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
fashion photography by David Burn ☊ photography ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
They are having a physical relationship. ☊ physical ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
It is a physical impossibility to be in two places at once. ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
the physical world/universe/environment ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
I don't find him physically attractive. ☊ physically ☊
to study the physics of the electron ☊ physics ☊
playing jazz on the piano ☊ piano ☊
a piano teacher/lesson ☊ piano ☊
Ravel's piano concerto in G ☊ piano ☊
a sonata for violin and piano ☊ piano ☊
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. ☊ piano ☊
pick sb/sth: Pick a number from one to twenty. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The writer paints a gloomy picture of the economy. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
We had our picture taken in front of the hotel. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
A picture of flowers hung on the wall. ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
The vase lay in pieces on the floor. ☊ piece ☊
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. ☊ piece ☊
Our car is falling to pieces, we've had it so long. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
pile sth: She piled the boxes one on top of the other. ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. ☊ pile ☊
pile B on(to) A: He piled as much food as he could onto his plate. ☊ pile ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
He puffed on his pipe. ☊ pipe ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
I beg you to have pity on him. ☊ pity ☊
I don't want your pity. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
Is there a place on the form to put your address? ☊ place ☊
There are very few places left on the course. ☊ place ☊
I don't want to lose my place in the line. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
I can't be in two places at once. ☊ place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
They place a high value on punctuality. ☊ place ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
covers in plain or printed cotton ☊ plain ☊
Write on plain paper (= without lines). ☊ plain ☊
Plans for our extension have been submitted for approval. ☊ plan ☊
a seating plan (= showing where each person will sit, for example at a dinner) ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
a plan of action/campaign ☊ plan ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
plan that...: They planned that the two routes would connect. ☊ plan ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
sandwiches on a plate ☊ plate ☊
Coming onto the platform now is tonight's conductor, Jane Glover. ☊ platform ☊
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. ☊ play ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
For some reason this CD won't play. ☊ play ☊
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. ☊ play ☊
Don't play around with my tools! ☊ play about/around (with sb/sth) ☊
to put on (= perform) a play ☊ play ☊
a pleasant environment to work in ☊ pleasant ☊
It was pleasant to be alone again. ☊ pleasant ☊
Please don't leave me here alone. ☊ please ☊
Please, please don't forget. ☊ please ☊
Please, I don't understand what I have to do. ☊ please ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
Are you in Paris on business or pleasure? ☊ pleasure ☊
Swimming is one of my greatest pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
Chocolate is one of life's little pleasures. ☊ pleasure ☊
plenty of eggs/money/time ☊ plenty ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. ☊ plot ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
One of the hotel's plus points is that it is very central. ☊ plus ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
a pocket dictionary (= one that is small enough to fit in your pocket) ☊ pocket ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
No parking beyond this point. ☊ point ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
We were on the point of giving up. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
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 ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
The point of the lesson is to compare the two countries. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
'There won't be anywhere to park.' 'Oh, that's a (good) point.' (= I had not thought of that) ☊ point ☊
It just isn't true. That's the whole point (= the only important fact). ☊ point ☊
I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point (= not the important thing). ☊ point ☊
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. ☊ point ☊
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. ☊ point ☊
She pointed in my direction. ☊ point ☊
point sth: She pointed her finger in my direction. ☊ point ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
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) ☊
Some mushrooms contain a deadly poison. ☊ poison ☊
How did he die? Was it poison? ☊ poison ☊
The dog was killed by rat poison (= poison intended to kill rats ). ☊ poison ☊
to hunt with poison arrows ☊ poison ☊
bombs containing poison gas ☊ poison ☊
In the last chapter, she poisons herself with arsenic. ☊ poison ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
a poisoned arrow ☊ poison ☊
Someone had been poisoning his food. ☊ poison ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
Exhaust fumes are poisoning our cities. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
This gas is highly poisonous. ☊ poisonous ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
poisonous snakes ☊ poisonous ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
She polished the apple on her sleeve. ☊ polish ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The receptionist smiled politely. ☊ politely ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
It makes sense politically as well as economically. ☊ politically ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
I don't want to get involved in office politics. ☊ politics ☊
the internal politics of the legal profession ☊ politics ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
air/water pollution ☊ pollution ☊
to reduce levels of environmental pollution ☊ pollution ☊
beaches covered with pollution ☊ pollution ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
to have a poor opinion of sb (= to not think well of sb) ☊ poor ☊
It's among the poorer countries of the world. ☊ poor ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
This is one of our most popular designs. ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
a popular misconception ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
The entire population of the town was at the meeting. ☊ population ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
Muslims make up 55% of the population. ☊ population ☊
an increase in population ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
The population is increasing at about 6% per year. ☊ population ☊
Japan has a population of nearly 130 million. ☊ population ☊
to control population growth ☊ population ☊
population density ☊ population ☊
the adult/working/rural, etc. population of the country ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. ☊ position ☊
the position of women in society ☊ position ☊
the company's dominant position in the world market ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position ☊ position ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
She has made her position very clear. ☊ position ☊
My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children. ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
What would you do in my position? ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
position to do sth: I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you. ☊ position ☊
a sitting/kneeling/lying position ☊ position ☊
Keep the box in an upright position. ☊ position ☊
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position. ☊ position ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
Where would be the best position for the lights? ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
Is everybody in position? ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
The report ended on a positive note. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
The manuscript is just one of the treasures in their possession. ☊ possession ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
The ring is one of her most treasured possessions. ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
It's just possible that I gave them the wrong directions. ☊ possible ☊
With the possible exception of the Beatles, no other band has become so successful so quickly. ☊ possible ☊
'Do you think he'll resign?' 'Anything's possible where he's concerned.' ☊ possible ☊
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' ☊ possible ☊
There are several possible explanations. ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
'I'm sure he didn't mean to be rude.' 'Quite possibly (= you may be right), but the damage has been done.' ☊ possibly ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
an observation post ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
My application got lost in the post. ☊ post ☊
Do you get a second post here? ☊ post ☊
a potential source of conflict ☊ potential ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
What would you do if you won a million pounds? ☊ pound ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
pour (down): The rain continued to pour down. ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
powder skiing (= on fine dry snow) ☊ powder ☊
economic power ☊ power ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
It is not within my power (= I am unable or not in a position) to help you. ☊ power ☊
The drug may affect your powers of concentration. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
The party came to power at the last election. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
an immensely powerful organization ☊ powerful ☊
one of the most powerful directors in Hollywood ☊ powerful ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
powerful weapons ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
There are some obvious practical applications of the research. ☊ practical ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
It sounds like a good idea, but I don't think it will work practically. ☊ practically ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
hymns/songs of praise ☊ praise ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
sb/sth is predicted to do sth: The trial is predicted to last for months. ☊ predict ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer to do sth: The donor prefers to remain anonymous. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
She's six months pregnant. ☊ pregnant ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Preparation for the party started early. ☊ preparation ☊
food preparation ☊ preparation ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
The third book in the series is currently in preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
The team has been training hard in preparation for the big game. ☊ preparation ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (for sth): The country is making preparations for war. ☊ preparation ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
wedding preparations ☊ preparation ☊
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 ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present sth (for sth): Eight options were presented for consideration. ☊ present ☊
Are you presenting a paper at the conference? ☊ present ☊
He presents a convincing case. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court. ☊ presentation ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
The Mayor will make the presentation (= hand over the gift) herself. ☊ presentation ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
a presentation copy (= a free book given by the author or publisher ) ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
the local/national/foreign press ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
Unlike the American, the British press operates on a national scale. ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
press sth: to press a button/switch/key ☊ press ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
How can anyone enjoy the pressures of city life? ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ pressure ☊
pressure (on sb) (to do sth): There is a great deal of pressure on young people to conform. ☊ pressure ☊
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. ☊ presumably ☊
Of course I was wrong; it would be hypocritical to pretend otherwise. ☊ pretend ☊
They didn't have any real money so they had to pretend. ☊ pretend ☊
pretend (that)...: Let's pretend (that) we're astronauts. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
The car has only had one previous owner. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
The book contains a number of photographs not previously published. ☊ previously ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
I'm only buying it if it's the right price (= a price that I think is reasonable). ☊ price ☊
How much are these? They don't have a price on them. ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
Success in sport is a source of national pride. ☊ pride ☊
the ordination of women priests ☊ priest ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
Our primary concern must be the children. ☊ primary ☊
Prince Albert of Monaco ☊ prince ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
Click on the icon when you want to print. ☊ print ☊
the invention of printing ☊ printing ☊
production and printing costs ☊ printing ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
He was sent to prison for five years. ☊ prison ☊
She is in prison, awaiting trial. ☊ prison ☊
to be released from prison ☊ prison ☊
a maximum-security prison ☊ prison ☊
the prison population (= the total number of prisoners in a country) ☊ prison ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
the prison service/system ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was taken prisoner by rebel soldiers. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
He won first prize in the woodwind section. ☊ prize ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
As you probably know, I'm going to be changing jobs soon. ☊ probably ☊
The two cases are most probably connected. ☊ probably ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
a consultation process ☊ process ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
A phone call to the manager produced the result she wanted. ☊ produce ☊
The region produces over 50% of the country's wheat. ☊ produce ☊
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. ☊ produce ☊
to launch a new product on to the market ☊ product ☊
the products of the reaction ☊ product ☊
wheat/oil/car, etc. production ☊ production ☊
land available for food production ☊ production ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
The car went out of production in 2007. ☊ production ☊
production costs ☊ production ☊
a production process ☊ production ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
It is important not to let production levels fall. ☊ production ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
a new production of 'King Lear' ☊ production ☊
Every year the school puts on a musical production. ☊ production ☊
He wants a career in film production. ☊ production ☊
the medical/legal/teaching, etc. profession ☊ profession ☊
to enter/go into/join a profession ☊ profession ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
He was an electrician by profession. ☊ profession ☊
She was at the very top of her profession. ☊ profession ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
professional qualifications/skills ☊ professional ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
an opportunity for professional development ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
Most of the people on the course were professional women. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
Many of the performers were very professional. ☊ professional ☊
professional conduct/misconduct ☊ professional ☊
a professional golfer ☊ professional ☊
After he won the amateur championship he turned professional. ☊ professional ☊
the world of professional football ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a top golf professional ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
profit (on sth): The company made a healthy profit on the deal. ☊ profit ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
a week-long programme of lectures ☊ programme ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
What time is that programme on? ☊ programme ☊
a programme of economic reform ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
economic/scientific/technical progress ☊ progress ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Please be quiet—examination in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Work on the new road is progressing slowly. ☊ progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb (that)...: You promised me (that) you'd be home early tonight. ☊ promise ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
promise (sb) + speech: 'I'll be back soon,' she promised. ☊ promise ☊
promise (that...): Do I have your promise that you won't tell anyone about this? ☊ promise ☊
You haven't gone back on your promise, have you? ☊ promise ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sth: The band has gone on tour to promote their new album. ☊ promote ☊
promote sth as sth: The area is being promoted as a tourist destination. ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
a job with excellent promotion prospects ☊ promotion ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
Very few people can pronounce my name correctly. ☊ pronounce ☊
The 'b' in lamb is not pronounced. ☊ pronounce ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
positive/conclusive proof ☊ proof ☊
proof that...: There is no proof that the knife belonged to her. ☊ proof ☊
We should have had a proper discussion before voting. ☊ proper ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
The proportion of men to women in the college has changed dramatically over the years. ☊ proportion ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Water covers a large proportion of the earth's surface. ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
to submit/consider/accept/reject a proposal ☊ proposal ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
data protection laws ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. ☊ under protest ☊
protest (about/against/at sth): Students took to the streets to protest against the decision. ☊ protest ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
protest sth: They fully intend to protest the decision. ☊ protest ☊
Don't be too proud to ask for help. ☊ proud ☊
She was too proud to admit she could be wrong. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
The car had been his proudest possession. ☊ proud ☊
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
prove sb/sth/yourself + adj./noun: She was determined to prove everyone wrong. ☊ prove ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
They've gone down the pub for a drink. ☊ pub ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
public money/spending/funding/expenditure ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
a public education system ☊ public ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
the publication date ☊ publication ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
Don't pull the trigger! ☊ pull ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
pull at/on sth: I pulled on the rope to see if it was secure. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
He pulled on his sweater. ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
A car suddenly pulled out in front of me. ☊ pull out ☊
They are pulling their troops out of the war zone. ☊ pull sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
the earth's gravitational pull ☊ pull ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
One last pull on the rope should do it. ☊ pull ☊
punch sb/sth: He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground. ☊ punch ☊
punch sb/sth in/on sth: She punched him on the nose. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. ☊ punish ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
She now teaches only private pupils. ☊ pupil ☊
The company has just announced its £27 million purchase of Park Hotel. ☊ purchase ☊
They purchased the land for $1 million. ☊ purchase ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
These shirts are 100% pure cotton. ☊ pure ☊
One movie is classified as pure art, the other as entertainment. ☊ pure ☊
The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis. ☊ purely ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
to pursue legal action ☊ pursue ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
push sb to do sth: No one pushed you to take the job, did they? ☊ push ☊
I pushed the button for the top floor. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
The car won't start. Can you give it a push? ☊ push ☊
At the push of a button (= very easily) he could get a whole list of names. ☊ push ☊
The meat was—how shall I put it?—a little overdone. ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
It was the year the Americans put a man on the moon. ☊ put ☊
They've put up the rent by £20 a month. ☊ put sth up ☊
Firefighters soon put the fire out. ☊ put sth out ☊
Hurry up! Put your coat on! ☊ put sth on ☊
She's just putting on her make-up. ☊ put sth on ☊
I'll put the kettle on for tea. ☊ put sth on ☊
She put on the brakes suddenly. ☊ put sth on ☊
Do you mind if I put some music on? ☊ put sth on ☊
He put some jazz on the stereo. ☊ put sth on ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
He must have put on several kilos. ☊ put sth on ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate. ☊ put sb off ☊
We've put the wedding forward by one week. ☊ put sth forward ☊
to put forward a suggestion ☊ put sth forward ☊
She put the phone down on me (= ended the call before I had finished speaking). ☊ put sth down ☊
I think we can put together a very strong case for the defence. ☊ put sth together ☊
I don't know how she puts up with him. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
I'm not going to put up with their smoking any longer. ☊ put up with sb/sth ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
a nursing/teaching, etc. qualification ☊ qualification ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
How long does it take to qualify? ☊ qualify ☊
contemporary writers of quality ☊ quality ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ quality ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
to ask/answer a question ☊ question ☊
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? ☊ question ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ 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 ☊
Question 3 was very difficult. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
Let's look at the question of security. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
Over half of those questioned said they rarely took any exercise. ☊ question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
He fired three shots in quick succession. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
We only just started. We're not going to quit now. ☊ quit ☊
Quite frankly, I don't blame you. ☊ quite ☊
I don't quite know what to do next. ☊ quite ☊
'You've no intention of coming back?' 'I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.' ☊ quite ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
quote (sb) (as doing sth): The President was quoted in the press as saying that he disagreed with the decision. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. ☊ quote ☊
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
Who won the race? ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
I listen to the radio on the way to work. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
local/national radio ☊ radio ☊
a radio programme/station ☊ radio ☊
to turn the radio on/off ☊ radio ☊
He was unable to contact Blake by radio. ☊ radio ☊
to keep in radio contact ☊ radio ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
She leaned on the ship's rail and gazed out to sea. ☊ rail ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
Her father worked on the railways. ☊ railway ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
Don't go out in the rain. ☊ rain ☊
kids raised on a diet of hamburgers ☊ raise ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
Don't tell her about the job until you know for sure—we don't want to raise her hopes (= make her hope too much). ☊ raise ☊
He raised himself up on one elbow. ☊ raise ☊
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see). ☊ range ☊
He shouted angrily at anyone within range. ☊ in/within range (of sth) ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
rank (sb/sth) + adj.: Last year, he was ranked second in his age group. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The restaurant ranks among the finest in town. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. ☊ rapid ☊
a rapidly growing economy ☊ rapidly ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
We rarely agree on what to do. ☊ rarely ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
You will rarely, if ever, have to wait longer than an hour. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ 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 ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
It was rather a difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
The patient has responded to the treatment rather better than expected. ☊ rather ☊
He was conscious that he was talking rather too much. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
reincarnation ☊ re- ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
to reach a conclusion/decision/verdict/compromise ☊ reach ☊
The conflict has now reached a new level of intensity. ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
The beach can only be reached by boat. ☊ reach ☊
a chemical/nuclear reaction ☊ reaction ☊
a skilled driver with quick reactions ☊ reaction ☊
to have an allergic reaction to a drug ☊ reaction ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
My immediate reaction was one of shock. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
I tried shaking him but there was no reaction. ☊ reaction ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
an avid reader of science fiction ☊ reader ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
Meter readings are taken every three months. ☊ reading ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
a reading lamp/light (= one that can be moved to shine light onto sth that you are reading) ☊ reading ☊
Come on, dinner's ready! ☊ ready ☊
ready to do sth: The contract will be ready to sign in two weeks. ☊ ready ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
Bono's real name is Paul Hewson. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
It wasn't a ghost; it was a real person. ☊ real ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
Only later did she realize her mistake. ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
I really don't mind. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
We've done well, really. ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
reason (why...): I'd like to know the reason why you're so late. ☊ reason ☊
Give me one good reason why I should help you. ☊ reason ☊
reason (that...): We aren't going for the simple reason that we can't afford it. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth): She gave no reasons for her decision. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for doing sth): I have no particular reason for doubting him. ☊ reason ☊
He said no but he didn't give a reason. ☊ reason ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
The man attacked me for no apparent reason. ☊ reason ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
For reasons of security the door is always kept locked. ☊ 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 do you want to know?' 'No reason ' (= I do not want to say why). ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
reason (why...): There is no reason why we should agree to this. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
She complained, with reason (= rightly), that she had been underpaid. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
to lose your reason (= become mentally ill) ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
I can't get her to listen to reason. ☊ reason ☊
Why can't they see reason? ☊ reason ☊
to be open to reason (= to be willing to accept sensible advice) ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen. ☊ reasonable ☊
Be reasonable! We can't work late every night. ☊ reasonable ☊
Any reasonable person would have done exactly as you did. ☊ reasonable ☊
The prosecution has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he is guilty of murder. ☊ reasonable ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
He made us a reasonable offer for the car. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must submit your claim within a reasonable time. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
a reasonable standard of living ☊ reasonable ☊
The hotel was reasonable, I suppose (= but not excellent). ☊ reasonable ☊
There's a reasonable chance that he'll come. ☊ reasonable ☊
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. ☊ reasonably ☊
She seems reasonably happy in her new job. ☊ reasonably ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. ☊ recall ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: to receive a letter/present/phone call ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
the reception area ☊ reception ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
the reception desk ☊ reception ☊
a wedding reception ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
They hosted a reception for 75 guests. ☊ reception ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
good/bad reception ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
He glanced briefly towards her but there was no sign of recognition. ☊ recognition ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
She gained only minimal recognition for her work. ☊ recognition ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recognized that...: It was recognized that this solution could only be temporary. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
She's a recognized authority on the subject. ☊ recognize ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
a record collection ☊ record ☊
Last summer was the wettest on record. ☊ record ☊
a recorded concert ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
the recording of financial transactions ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
The team recovered its lead in the second half. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
The economy is at last beginning to recover. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
The traffic lights were on red. ☊ red ☊
reduce sth: Reduce speed now (= on a sign). ☊ reduce ☊
a 33% reduction in the number of hospital beds available ☊ reduction ☊
There has been some reduction in unemployment. ☊ reduction ☊
a slight/significant/substantial/drastic reduction in costs ☊ reduction ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
There are reductions for children sharing a room with two adults. ☊ reduction ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
to refer to a dictionary ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
The library contains many popular works of reference (= reference books). ☊ reference ☊
She made no reference to her illness but only to her future plans. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
the Arctic/tropical/desert, etc. regions ☊ region ☊
one of the most densely populated regions of North America ☊ region ☊
the Basque region of Spain ☊ region ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
regional councils/elections/newspapers ☊ regional ☊
The earthquake registered 3 on the Richter scale. ☊ register ☊
to be on the electoral register/register of voters ☊ register ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
'I've had a wonderful life,' she said, 'I don't regret a thing.' ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
fire/safety/building, etc. regulations ☊ regulation ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
to reject an argument/a claim/a decision/an offer/a suggestion ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
diplomatic/international/foreign relations ☊ relation ☊
US-Chinese relations ☊ relation ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
relation to sth: the relation of the farmer to the land ☊ relation ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body. ☊ relation ☊
Little of what he said has any relation to fact. ☊ relation ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ relation ☊
a relation by marriage ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related). ☊ relation ☊
Is he any relation to you? ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
I have established a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ relationship ☊
a master-servant relationship ☊ relationship ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
Are you in a relationship? ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (to sth): This comment bore no relationship to the subject of our conversation. ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
an inverse relationship ☊ relationship ☊
a father-son relationship ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
the position of the sun relative to the earth ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
I'll only relax when I know you're safe. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
new products released onto the market ☊ release ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Intense heat is released in the reaction. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
to monitor radiation releases ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
She can expect an early release from prison. ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
How relevant is religious education to most children? ☊ relevant ☊
a relief agency/organization/worker ☊ relief ☊
It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it. ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
the Jewish religion ☊ religion ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
The law states that everyone has the right to practise their own religion. ☊ religion ☊
religious education (= education about religion) ☊ religious ☊
religious instruction (= instruction in a particular religion) ☊ religious ☊
a religious house (= a monastery or convent ) ☊ religious ☊
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 ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
There were only ten minutes remaining. ☊ remain ☊
Much remains to be done. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
There remained one significant problem. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
The plane remained on the ground. ☊ remain ☊
Any remaining tickets for the concert will be sold on the door. ☊ remaining ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remarkable that...: It is remarkable that nobody noticed sooner. ☊ remarkable ☊
The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. ☊ remarkably ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: Remember that we're going out tonight. ☊ remember ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
I don't have the remotest idea what you're talking about. ☊ remote ☊
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) ☊ remote ☊
one of the remotest areas of the world ☊ remote ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
to remove problems/obstacles/objections ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
rent (sth): to live in rented accommodation/housing/property ☊ rent ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
repeat sth to sb: I don't want you to repeat a word of this to anyone. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: to repeat a question ☊ repeat ☊
The opposition have been repeating their calls for the president's resignation. ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
She only replied with a smile. ☊ reply ☊
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. ☊ reply ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
Each colour on the chart represents a different department. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
This contract represents 20% of the company's annual revenue. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
He got rid of anyone who represented a challenge to his authority. ☊ represent ☊
The peace plan represents (= is the result of) weeks of negotiation. ☊ represent ☊
The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. ☊ represent ☊
The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. ☊ represent ☊
The union represents over 200 000 teachers. ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. ☊ represent ☊
a union representative ☊ representative ☊
He was the Queen's representative at the ceremony. ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
Unfortunately, he was never able to reproduce this level of performance in a competition. ☊ reproduce ☊
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land. ☊ reproduce ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
to have a good/bad reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
a rescue attempt/operation ☊ rescue ☊
to do/conduct/undertake research ☊ research ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
We have a reservation in the name of Grant. ☊ reservation ☊
I have serious reservations about his ability to do the job. ☊ reservation ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth: I've reserved a room in the name of Jones. ☊ reserve ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
The hotel restaurant is open to non-residents. ☊ resident ☊
the town's resident population (= not tourists or visitors) ☊ resident ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
A healthy diet should help your body resist infection. ☊ resist ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
AIDS lowers the body's resistance to infection. ☊ resistance ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
the resort town of Byron Bay ☊ resort ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
the allocation of limited resources ☊ resource ☊
Time is your most valuable resource, especially in examinations. ☊ resource ☊
Everyone has a right to be treated with respect. ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
The new leader has promised to respect the constitution. ☊ respect ☊
I asked him his name, but he didn't respond. ☊ respond ☊
respond (to sb/sth) (with sth): She never responded to my letter. ☊ respond ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she responded. ☊ respond ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
How did they respond to the news? ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
The car responds very well to the controls. ☊ respond ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
She made no response. ☊ response ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
The news provoked an angry response. ☊ response ☊
a positive response ☊ response ☊
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 ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for sth): We are recruiting a sales manager with responsibility for the European market. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
The responsibility for doing this rests with the department managers. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
parental rights and responsibilities ☊ responsibility ☊
to take/assume overall responsibility for personnel ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
to be in a position of responsibility ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the bombing. ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
a responsible job/position ☊ responsible ☊
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. ☊ responsible ☊
The Council of Ministers is responsible to the Assembly. ☊ responsible ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
Everything will be done to bring those responsible to justice. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
Cigarette smoking is responsible for about 90% of deaths from lung cancer. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for doing sth): Mike is responsible for designing the entire project. ☊ responsible ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
Don't blame Alex. He's human, like the rest of us. ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
rest sth + adv./prep.: Rest your head on my shoulder. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
Her vision is restricted in one eye. ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
a restricted area (= controlled by laws about speed or parking) ☊ restricted ☊
import/speed/travel, etc. restrictions ☊ restriction ☊
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth ☊ restriction ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
They will announce the result of the vote tonight. ☊ result ☊
the election results ☊ result ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
The end result (= the final one) of her hard work was a place at medical school. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
retire sb: She was retired on medical grounds. ☊ retire ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
a retirement pension ☊ retirement ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
Up to a third of one's life is now being spent in retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
return sth: Don't forget to return my pen! ☊ return ☊
I waited a long time for him to return. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
Write your return address (= the address that a reply should be sent to) on the back of the envelope. ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
I saw the play on its return to Broadway. ☊ return ☊
on the return flight/journey/trip ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
Caution! This truck is reversing. ☊ reverse ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
The coin has the queen's head stamped on the reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
The secret number is my phone number in reverse. ☊ in reverse ☊
to travel in the reverse direction ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
good/bad/mixed/rave reviews in the national press ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
She had been reviewing the previous week on her way home. ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
I can see I will have to revise my opinions of his abilities now. ☊ revise ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
Have you started your revision yet? ☊ revision ☊
a revision class/course/timetable ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 ☊ revolution ☊
to start a revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
long-/short-grain rice ☊ rice ☊
iron-rich rocks ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
one of the richest women in the world ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
He rode a Harley Davidson. ☊ ride ☊
He was riding on a large black horse. ☊ ride ☊
a pony ride ☊ ride ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
Steve gave me a ride on his motorbike. ☊ ride ☊
We went for a ride on our bikes. ☊ ride ☊
She hitched a ride to the station. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
Don't be ridiculous! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt! ☊ ridiculous ☊
I'm taking riding lessons. ☊ riding ☊
Keep on the right side of the road. ☊ right ☊
Take a right turn at the intersection. ☊ right ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
If only I could have helped put matters right. ☊ right ☊
It was Monday you went to see Angie, right? ☊ right ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
Are you sure you've got that on the right way round? ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
I'll be right with you (= I am coming very soon). ☊ right ☊
She kept right on swimming until she reached the other side. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
The bus came right on time. ☊ right ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
He's on the right of the Labour Party. ☊ right ☊
Take the first street on the right. ☊ right ☊
She seated me on her right. ☊ right ☊
Take the first right, then the second left. ☊ right ☊
He sold the rights for $2 million. ☊ right ☊
right (to sth): Everyone has a right to a fair trial. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
There is no right of appeal against the decision. ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
The property belongs to her by right. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern. ☊ rightly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
I don't rightly know where he's gone. ☊ rightly ☊
onion rings ☊ ring ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
ring (sth): Someone was ringing the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
He said he was ringing from London. ☊ ring ☊
Will you answer the telephone if it rings? ☊ ring ☊
I'll ask Simon to ring you back when he gets in. ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
He called on the people to rise up against the invaders. ☊ rise ☊
Air pollution has risen above an acceptable level. ☊ rise ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
Any business venture contains an element of risk. ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
The group was considered to be a risk to national security. ☊ risk ☊
We don't want to run the risk of losing their business. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
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 ☊
the Hudson River ☊ river ☊
on the banks of the river (= the ground at the side of a river) ☊ river ☊
to travel up/down river (= in the opposite direction to/in the same direction as the way in which the river is flowing) ☊ river ☊
a boat on the river ☊ river ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
They live just along/up/down the road (= further on the same road). ☊ road ☊
The house is on a very busy road. ☊ road ☊
He was walking along the road when he was attacked. ☊ road ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
We parked on a side road. ☊ road ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
Who is in the leading role (= the most important one)? ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
We watched the waves rolling onto the beach. ☊ roll ☊
roll over (onto sth): She rolled over to let the sun brown her back. ☊ roll ☊
roll onto sth: He rolled onto his back. ☊ roll ☊
roll sb/sth (over) (onto sth): I rolled the baby over onto its stomach. ☊ roll ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
I'm not interested in a romantic relationship. ☊ romantic ☊
Why don't you ever give me flowers? I wish you'd be more romantic. ☊ romantic ☊
Tim climbed on to the garage roof. ☊ roof ☊
There's room for one more at the table. ☊ room ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
I think Simon is in his room (= bedroom). ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
Coils of rope lay on the quayside. ☊ rope ☊
rough paper for making notes on ☊ rough ☊
We'll get someone in to do the rough work (= the hard physical work). ☊ rough ☊
Don't try any rough stuff with me! ☊ rough ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject. ☊ roughly ☊
the round green hills of Donegal ☊ round ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
The road's blocked—you'll have to drive the long way round. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
a cycle route (= a path that is only for cyclists ) ☊ route ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
Our seats are five rows from the front. ☊ row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rub at sth: I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. ☊ rub ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ 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 ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
The pursuit of money ruled his life. ☊ rule ☊
The proposed solution was ruled out as too expensive. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
Bush ran a second time in 2004. ☊ run ☊
run in sth: to run in the election ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
run (in sth): He will be running in the 100 metres tonight. ☊ run ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
run sth: to run the marathon ☊ run ☊
The dogs ran off as soon as we appeared. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
He ran through the names on the list. ☊ run through sth ☊
Could we run through your proposals once again? ☊ run through sth ☊
a long-distance/cross-country/marathon, etc. runner ☊ runner ☊
a rural economy ☊ rural ☊
rush into sth/into doing sth: We don't want to rush into having a baby. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
a safe subject for discussion ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
It is one of the safest cars in the world. ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
She didn't feel safe on her own. ☊ safe ☊
Your secret is safe with me (= I will not tell anyone else). ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
We watched the lions from the safety of the car. ☊ safety ☊
They reached safety seconds before the building was engulfed in flames. ☊ safety ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
She's on a salary of £24 000. ☊ salary ☊
He gets a basic salary plus commission. ☊ salary ☊
regulations governing the sale of alcoholic beverages ☊ sale ☊
She gets 10% commission on each sale. ☊ sale ☊
The Weldon Group has a 6 000 strong sales force. ☊ sale ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
Season with salt and pepper. ☊ salt ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
This one works in exactly the same way as the other. ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
I'd like one the same as yours. ☊ same ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
We went for a walk along the sand. ☊ sand ☊
children playing on the sand ☊ sand ☊
to gain/get/derive satisfaction from sth ☊ satisfaction ☊
a look/smile of satisfaction ☊ satisfaction ☊
She looked back on her career with great satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He had the satisfaction of seeing his book become a best-seller. ☊ satisfaction ☊
She didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her cry. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb/yourself (that)...: Once I had satisfied myself (that) it was the right decision, we went ahead. ☊ satisfy ☊
The goalie saved Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
The goalie saved brilliantly from Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills. ☊ saving ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
say sth/sb: You could learn the basics in, let's say, three months. ☊ say ☊
Anna thinks I'm lazy—what do you say (= what is your opinion)? ☊ say ☊
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich). ☊ say ☊
'When will it be finished?' 'I couldn't say (= I don't know).' ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
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 ☊
How much does it read on the scale? ☊ scale ☊
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10 ☊ scale ☊
At the other end of the scale, life is a constant struggle to get enough to eat. ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
Here was corruption on a grand scale. ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
it scares sb to do sth: It scared me to think I was alone in the building. ☊ scare ☊
scared (of doing sth): She is scared of going out alone. ☊ scared ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
Chinese will be on the school schedule from next year. ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sth (for sth): The meeting is scheduled for Friday afternoon. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
We'll be stopping here for longer than scheduled. ☊ schedule ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole school. ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
The transition from school to work can be difficult. ☊ school ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
Fraser scored again in the second half. ☊ score ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. ☊ scratch ☊
a scratch on the paintwork ☊ scratch ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
scream (out) (for sth/sb): Someone was screaming for help. ☊ scream ☊
A wooden screen hid one corner of the room. ☊ screen ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
a monitor with a 21 inch screen ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
One of the screws is loose. ☊ screw ☊
screw sth + adv./prep.: She screwed the cap back on the jar. ☊ screw ☊
The lid simply screws on. ☊ screw ☊
It happened on the second night at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
a long search for the murder weapon ☊ search ☊
The search for a cure goes on. ☊ search ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
to do a search on the Internet ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
the changing seasons ☊ season ☊
the cricket/hunting/shooting, etc. season ☊ season ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
The female changes colour during the breeding season. ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
the holiday season ☊ season ☊
the tourist season ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
a seat on the city council/in Parliament/in Congress ☊ seat ☊
to win/lose a seat (= in an election) ☊ seat ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
to book/reserve a seat (= for a concert, etc.) ☊ seat ☊
There are no seats left on that flight. ☊ seat ☊
He put his shopping on the seat behind him. ☊ seat ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
This is the second time it's happened. ☊ second ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
the second of June/June 2nd ☊ second ☊
He was the second to arrive. ☊ second ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
Osaka is Japan's second-largest city. ☊ second ☊
Birmingham, the UK's second city ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
As a dancer, he is second to none (= nobody is a better dancer than he is). ☊ second ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
She came second in the marathon. ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
I agreed to speak second. ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
I came second (to) last (= the one before the last one) in the race. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
She can run 100 metres in just over 11 seconds. ☊ second ☊
For several seconds he did not reply. ☊ second ☊
The light flashes every 5 seconds. ☊ second ☊
The water flows at about 1.5 metres per second. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Experience is what matters—age is of secondary importance. ☊ secondary ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary infection ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary effect ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
secondary teachers ☊ secondary ☊
the secondary curriculum ☊ secondary ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? ☊ secret ☊
He made no secret of his ambition (= he didn't try to hide it). ☊ secret ☊
Please contact my secretary to make an appointment. ☊ secretary ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
the brass section of an orchestra ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
the sports section of the newspaper ☊ section ☊
The report has a section on accidents at work. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
The library has a large biology section. ☊ section ☊
the tail section of the plane ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
each sector of the war zone ☊ sector ☊
It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. ☊ secure ☊
Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. ☊ secure ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) ☊ security ☊
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video. ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
'Will you be able to help us?' 'I don't know, I'll have to see.' ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
Make Lydia see reason (= be sensible), will you? ☊ see ☊
I don't see that it matters what Josh thinks. ☊ see ☊
'Can we go swimming?' 'I don't see why not (= yes, you can).' ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
Are you seeing anyone (= having a romantic relationship with anyone)? ☊ see ☊
I can only see you for five minutes. ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
Did you see that programme on Brazil last night? ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
If you watch carefully, you'll see how it is done. ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
Don't worry—I'll see to it. ☊ see to sth ☊
You see, the thing is, we won't be finished before Friday. ☊ you see ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
selection criteria ☊ selection ☊
the selection process ☊ selection ☊
A selection of readers' comments are published below. ☊ selection ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
The showroom has a wide selection of kitchens. ☊ selection ☊
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). ☊ self ☊
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 ☊
self-control ☊ self- ☊
Their last album sold millions. ☊ sell ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
to send sb to prison/boarding school ☊ send ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
He won the senior men's 400 metres. ☊ senior ☊
a senior post/position ☊ senior ☊
Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses. ☊ senior ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
education in its broadest sense ☊ sense ☊
In a sense (= in one way) it doesn't matter any more. ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ 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 ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
a strong sense of purpose/identity/duty, etc. ☊ sense ☊
Dogs have a keen (= strong) sense of smell. ☊ sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
John wasn't making much sense on the phone. ☊ make sense ☊
She's a sensible sort of person. ☊ sensible ☊
a jail/prison sentence ☊ sentence ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
Write a list of names on a separate piece of paper. ☊ separate ☊
It happened on three separate occasions. ☊ separate ☊
Stir the sauce constantly so that it does not separate. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate from sth: South America separated from Africa 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
separation (from sb/sth): the state's eventual separation from the federation ☊ separation ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
They were reunited after a separation of more than 20 years. ☊ separation ☊
Prolonged separations of this kind are damaging to very young children. ☊ separation ☊
a legal separation ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. ☊ series ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
Don't laugh, it's a serious suggestion. ☊ serious ☊
I'm afraid I'm not a very serious person. ☊ serious ☊
The team is a serious contender for the title this year. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
The consequences could be serious. ☊ serious ☊
They are seriously concerned about security. ☊ seriously ☊
serve in/on/with sth: She served in the medical corps. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth to sb: They served a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
the prison service ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
a photo/recording/training, etc. session ☊ session ☊
The course is made up of 12 two-hour sessions. ☊ session ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
Two soccer fans plunged to their deaths after a heavy drinking session. ☊ session ☊
a session of the UN General Assembly ☊ session ☊
The court is now in session. ☊ session ☊
The committee met in closed session (= with nobody else present). ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
the current parliamentary session ☊ session ☊
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. ☊ set ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
This could set a new fashion. ☊ set ☊
I rely on you to set a good example. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
She set the camera on automatic. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
She set a tray down on the table. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
The new leader has set the party on the road to success. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
We set off for London just after ten. ☊ set off ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
it is settled that...: It's been settled that we leave on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now, come on, settle down! ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
I'm sure things will settle down soon. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
a severe expression ☊ severe ☊
The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. ☊ severe ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished. ☊ severely ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on. ☊ sew ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) ☊ sexual ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. ☊ shadow ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ shake ☊
They shook hands on the deal (= to show that they had reached an agreement). ☊ shake ☊
We shan't be gone long. ☊ shall ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
It's a shame (that) you didn't say something sooner. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow ☊ shaped ☊
almond-shaped eyes ☊ shaped ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
share of sth: Everyone must accept their share of the blame. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
There was a sharp knock on the door. ☊ sharp ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
In sharp contrast to her mood, the clouds were breaking up to reveal a blue sky. ☊ sharp ☊
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children. ☊ sharply ☊
sharply contrasting attitudes to work ☊ sharply ☊
He rapped sharply on the window. ☊ sharply ☊
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). ☊ sheet ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
Start each answer on a fresh sheet. ☊ sheet ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
Have you changed the sheets (= put clean sheets on the bed)? ☊ sheet ☊
The book I wanted was on the top shelf. ☊ shelf ☊
We collected shells on the beach. ☊ shell ☊
earrings made out of coconut shell ☊ shell ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. ☊ shift ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
The sun shone brightly in a cloudless sky. ☊ shine ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
He shone the flashlight around the cellar. ☊ shine ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
There are two restaurants on board ship. ☊ ship ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The software is due to ship next month. ☊ ship ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
Keep your shirt on! It was only a joke. ☊ keep your shirt on ☊
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. ☊ put your shirt on sb/sth ☊
He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. ☊ the shirt off sb's back ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
The bumper absorbs shock on impact. ☊ shock ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
a shocking waste of money ☊ shocking ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
Don't shoot—I surrender. ☊ shoot ☊
He shot himself during a fit of depression. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
We do our shopping on Saturdays. ☊ shopping ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
Someone took a shot at the car. ☊ shot ☊
I should wait a little longer, if I were you. ☊ should ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
She tapped him on the shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
He carried the child on his shoulders. ☊ shoulder ☊
shout yourself + adj.: She shouted herself hoarse, cheering on the team. ☊ shout ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
He showed me our location on the map. ☊ show ☊
Have you shown your work to anyone? ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: Have you shown anyone your work? ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
Has anyone shown you round yet? ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
a one-woman/-man show ☊ show ☊
to put on/stage a show ☊ show ☊
The window won't shut. ☊ shut ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
to be on the winning/losing side ☊ side ☊
There are faults on both sides. ☊ side ☊
Write on one side of the paper only. ☊ side ☊
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side. ☊ side ☊
He was lying on his side. ☊ side ☊
She sat on the side of the bed. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. ☊ side ☊
She was on the far side of the room. ☊ side ☊
They crossed from one side of London to the other. ☊ side ☊
Keep on your side of the bed! ☊ side ☊
There is a large window on either side of the front door. ☊ side ☊
people on both sides of the Atlantic ☊ side ☊
She tilted her head to one side. ☊ side ☊
She sat sideways on the chair. ☊ sideways ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
It's best if you can get someone local to show you the sights. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
There was no one in sight. ☊ sight ☊
A bicycle came into sight on the main road. ☊ sight ☊
The end is in sight (= will happen soon). ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
Three blasts on the whistle was the sign for visitors to leave. ☊ sign ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
The sign on the wall said 'Now wash your hands'. ☊ sign ☊
There were no outward signs that anything was wrong. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
Don't fire until I signal. ☊ signal ☊
Someone had forged her signature on the cheque. ☊ signature ☊
They collected 10 000 signatures for their petition. ☊ signature ☊
Can you witness my signature on my will, please? ☊ signature ☊
These views are held by a significant proportion of the population. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Your decision will significantly affect your future. ☊ significantly ☊
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election. ☊ significantly ☊
I got used to his long silences. ☊ silence ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
a two-minute silence in honour of those who had died ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
He's not one to suffer in silence! (= to suffer without telling sb) ☊ silence ☊
He's the strong silent type. ☊ silent ☊
'I can walk home.' 'Don't be silly—it's much too far!' ☊ silly ☊
She had a silly grin on her face. ☊ silly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
The accommodation is simple but spacious. ☊ simple ☊
a simple solution ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
They live simply (= they do not spend much money). ☊ simply ☊
Since the party she had only spoken to him once. ☊ since ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
How long is it since we last went to the theatre? ☊ since ☊
The original building has long since (= long before now) been demolished. ☊ since ☊
Will you sing a song to us? ☊ sing ☊
sing sb sth: Will you sing us a song? ☊ sing ☊
sing sth: Now I'd like to sing a song by the Beatles. ☊ sing ☊
She's a wonderful singer. ☊ singer ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
a single honours degree (= for which you study only one subject) ☊ single ☊
The foundations of the building are starting to sink. ☊ sink ☊
to sink like a stone ☊ sink ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
He sat down on the bed. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
They sat down to consider the problem. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
to work on a building/construction site ☊ site ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
the present economic/financial/political, etc. situation ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
The jacket was the wrong size. ☊ size ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
The snake sheds its skin once a year. ☊ skin ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
I had to sleep on the sofa. ☊ sleep ☊
She only sleeps for four hours a night. ☊ sleep ☊
a dress with short/long sleeves ☊ sleeve ☊
a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon ☊ slice ☊
to slice (up) onions ☊ slice ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: She slid her hand along the rail. ☊ slide ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
She slid out while no one was looking. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
He never had the slightest intention of agreeing to it. ☊ slight ☊
a slightly different version ☊ slightly ☊
'Are you worried?' 'Only slightly.' ☊ slightly ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
His hat had slipped over one eye. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
The town is built on a slope. ☊ slope ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
slow to do sth: She wasn't slow to realize what was going on. ☊ slow ☊
slow in doing sth: His poetry was slow in achieving recognition. ☊ slow ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
Don't worry. It's only a small problem. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
smash sth + adv./prep.: Mark smashed his fist down on the desk. ☊ smash ☊
I could smell alcohol on his breath. ☊ smell ☊
a faint/strong smell of garlic ☊ smell ☊
Taste and smell are closely connected. ☊ smell ☊
smoked salmon ☊ smoke ☊
No Smoking (= for example, on a notice) ☊ smoking ☊
Would you like smoking or non-smoking? (= for example, in a restaurant) ☊ smoking ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. ☊ smooth ☊
The procession snaked its way through narrow streets. ☊ snake ☊
The snow didn't settle (= stay on the ground). ☊ snow ☊
Don't look so angry. ☊ so ☊
The article was just so much (= nothing but) nonsense. ☊ so ☊
I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time. ☊ so ☊
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
We are very busy—so much so that we won't be able to take time off this year. ☊ so ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
Nothing more was heard from him so that we began to wonder if he was dead. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
a call for social and economic change ☊ social ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
This type of behaviour is no longer socially acceptable. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
soft rocks such as limestone ☊ soft ☊
application/system software ☊ software ☊
design/educational/music-sharing, etc. software ☊ software ☊
Will the software run on my machine? ☊ software ☊
soil erosion ☊ soil ☊
soldiers on duty ☊ soldier ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
This provided a solid foundation for their marriage. ☊ solid ☊
The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food). ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
Do you have a better solution? ☊ solution ☊
The solution to last week's quiz is on page 81. ☊ solution ☊
an alkaline solution ☊ solution ☊
saline solution ☊ solution ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
We're going to be working together for some time (= a long time). ☊ some ☊
She won a competition in some newspaper or other. ☊ some ☊
Here are some of our suggestions. ☊ some ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
There's someone at the door. ☊ someone ☊
Someone's left their bag behind. ☊ someone ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
It couldn't have been me—it must have been someone else (= a different person). ☊ someone ☊
Should we call a doctor or someone? ☊ someone ☊
There's something wrong with the TV. ☊ something ☊
Don't just stand there. Do something! ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It tastes something like melon. ☊ something ☊
The programme's something to do with (= in some way about) the environment. ☊ something ☊
I like to be on my own sometimes. ☊ sometimes ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ son ☊
They have three grown-up sons. ☊ son ☊
He's the son of an Oxford professor. ☊ son ☊
Maine & Sons, Grocers (= the name of a company on a sign) ☊ son ☊
a folk/love/pop, etc. song ☊ song ☊
We sang a song together. ☊ song ☊
She taught us the words of a French song. ☊ song ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Suddenly he burst into song (= started to sing). ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
We'll be home soon./We'll soon be home. ☊ soon ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
I soon realized the mistake. ☊ soon ☊
It soon became clear that the programme was a failure. ☊ soon ☊
See you soon! ☊ soon ☊
How soon can you get here? ☊ soon ☊
We'll deliver the goods as soon as we can. ☊ soon ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
They arrived home sooner than expected. ☊ soon ☊
The sooner we set off, the sooner we will arrive. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
No sooner had she said it than she burst into tears. ☊ no sooner... than... ☊
Sooner or later you will have to make a decision. ☊ sooner or later ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
sorry (about sth): No one is sorrier than I am about what happened. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost contact with Mary. ☊ sorry ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
I'm sorry, I don't agree. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
Take the first turning, sorry, the third turning on the right. ☊ sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. ☊ sort ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
We're sort of doing it the wrong way. ☊ sort of ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
sound as if/as though...: I hope I don't sound as if/as though I'm criticizing you. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
The tiny window was the only source of light. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
a source of confusion ☊ source ☊
They live on the south coast. ☊ south ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
crowded together in a confined space ☊ space ☊
to speak on the radio ☊ speak ☊
to speak at a conference ☊ speak ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
'Do you know him?' 'Not to speak to.' (= only by sight) ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
He was a guest speaker at the conference. ☊ speaker ☊
The Society has an interesting talk by a visiting speaker every month. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
The school will only allow this in special circumstances. ☊ special ☊
Our special guest on next week's show will be... ☊ special ☊
Don't lose it — it's special. ☊ special ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
As an only child she got special attention. ☊ special ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights ☊ speech ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
There are speed restrictions on this road. ☊ speed ☊
The train soon speeded up. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
They have speeded up production of the new car. ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. ☊ spell ☊
spend sth: I've spent all my money already. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth/on doing sth: She spent £100 on a new dress. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: How long did you spend on your homework? ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The plane was spinning out of control. ☊ spin ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. ☊ spiritual ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. ☊ split ☊
split sth: Don't tell me you've split another pair of pants! ☊ split ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
Don't let him spoil your evening. ☊ spoil ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
I won't tell you what happens in the last chapter—I don't want to spoil it for you. ☊ spoil ☊
The spoken language differs considerably from the written language. ☊ spoken ☊
a soup spoon ☊ spoon ☊
a wooden spoon ☊ spoon ☊
Remove the onion from the oil with a slotted spoon. ☊ spoon ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
a quiet/secluded/lonely, etc. spot ☊ spot ☊
The male bird has a red spot on its beak. ☊ spot ☊
spray (sth) (on/onto/over sb/sth): Spray the conditioner onto your wet hair. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
spread (A on/over B): to spread butter on pieces of toast ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
to spread a cloth on a table ☊ spread ☊
Sue spread the map out on the floor. ☊ spread ☊
Papers had been spread out on the desk. ☊ spread ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
a squeeze of lemon juice ☊ squeeze ☊
a stable relationship ☊ stable ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
The audience threw flowers onto the stage. ☊ stage ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
We can take the argument one stage further. ☊ stage ☊
At one stage it looked as though they would win. ☊ stage ☊
Don't worry about the baby not wanting to leave you—it's a stage they go through. ☊ stage ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
How many stairs are there up to the second floor? ☊ stair ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections. ☊ stand ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
The castle stands on the site of an ancient battlefield. ☊ stand ☊
An old oak tree once stood here. ☊ stand ☊
a bird standing on one leg ☊ stand ☊
Don't just stand there—do something! ☊ stand ☊
I was standing only a few feet away. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
I'm not standing for it any longer. ☊ stand for sth ☊
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' ☊ stand by sb ☊
She's the sort of person who stands out in a crowd. ☊ stand out (from/against sth) ☊
a bicycle/microphone/cake, etc. stand ☊ stand ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
a horse with a white star on its forehead ☊ star ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
The car won't start. ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
It's time you started on your homework. ☊ start ☊
Can you start (= a new job) on Monday? ☊ start ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
I'll paint the ceiling if you make a start on the walls. ☊ start ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
a confused state of mind ☊ state ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ state ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
state sth: He has already stated his intention to run for election. ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
sth is stated to be/have sth: The contract was stated to be invalid. ☊ state ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ statement ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
He tuned to another station. ☊ station ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
a petrol station ☊ station ☊
a gas station ☊ station ☊
an agricultural research station ☊ station ☊
a pollution monitoring station ☊ station ☊
I get off at the next station. ☊ station ☊
the main station ☊ station ☊
Penn Station ☊ station ☊
a train station ☊ station ☊
a railway station ☊ station ☊
a tube/an underground station ☊ station ☊
a subway station ☊ station ☊
a bus/coach station ☊ station ☊
a bronze/marble statue ☊ statue ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
I'm staying late at the office tonight. ☊ stay ☊
My hat won't stay on! ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
I can stay a few minutes longer. ☊ stay ☊
I can't stay awake any longer. ☊ stay ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
five years of steady economic growth ☊ steady ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
to have a steady relationship ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
the iron and steel industry ☊ steel ☊
She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase. ☊ step ☊
We walked down some stone steps to the beach. ☊ step ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
It's only a few steps further. ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ☊ stick ☊
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
She stuck her tongue out at me. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
We don't carry a large stock of pine furniture. ☊ stock ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
stone walls ☊ stone ☊
a stone floor ☊ stone ☊
a flight of stone steps ☊ stone ☊
a pile of stones ☊ stone ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
Can you stop the printer once it's started? ☊ stop ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
We need more laws to stop pollution. ☊ stop ☊
stop (doing sth): That phone never stops ringing! ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station stop. ☊ stop ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
I think we're in for a storm (= going to have one). ☊ storm ☊
a front-page story ☊ story ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
Most people don't want to spend hours slaving over a hot stove (= cooking). ☊ stove ☊
Keep straight on for two miles. ☊ straight ☊
long straight hair (= without curls) ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
I found it a strain having to concentrate for so long. ☊ strain ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
strange (how...): It's strange how childhood impressions linger. ☊ strange ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
They got on well together although they were total strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
a constant stream of enquiries ☊ stream ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
to walk along/down/up the street ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
The word on the street is that it's not going to happen. ☊ street ☊
Opinion on the street was divided. ☊ street ☊
the problems of young people living on the streets ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
If it had been left to me I would have put him out on the street long ago. ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
a country that is streets ahead in the control of environmental pollution ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ strength ☊
the strength of public opinion ☊ strength ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
primary/secondary stress ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stress sth: He stressed the importance of a good education. ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
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 ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
She's on a very strict diet. ☊ strict ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
The union has voted to strike for a pay increase of 6%. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
She strikes me as a very efficient person. ☊ strike ☊
The lion crouched ready to strike. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
The stone struck her on the forehead. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
Air traffic controllers are threatening to come out on/go on strike. ☊ strike ☊
Half the workforce are now (out) on strike. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
The key is hanging on a string by the door. ☊ string ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
strong black coffee ☊ strong ☊
strong cheese ☊ strong ☊
a strong smell ☊ strong ☊
a strong feeling of nausea ☊ strong ☊
a strong voice (= loud) ☊ strong ☊
strong colours ☊ strong ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
She spoke with a strong Australian accent. ☊ strong ☊
He was under strong pressure to resign. ☊ strong ☊
strong share prices ☊ strong ☊
The euro is getting stronger against the dollar. ☊ strong ☊
a strong marriage ☊ strong ☊
The college has strong links with local industry. ☊ strong ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
a strong candidate for the job ☊ strong ☊
You're in a strong position to negotiate a deal. ☊ strong ☊
There's a strong possibility that we'll lose the game. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
It's difficult, I know. But be strong! ☊ strong ☊
a strong personality ☊ strong ☊
She's had a strong will since she was a baby. ☊ strong ☊
a strong chair ☊ strong ☊
strong support for the government ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
a strong team ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
You have a strong case for getting your job back. ☊ strong ☊
a strong leader/government ☊ strong ☊
strong muscles ☊ strong ☊
She wasn't a strong swimmer (= she could not swim well). ☊ strong ☊
He's strong enough to lift a car! ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
a strong wind/current ☊ strong ☊
a strong magnet ☊ strong ☊
a strong drug ☊ strong ☊
a strongly built boat ☊ strongly ☊
a light shining strongly ☊ strongly ☊
a strongly worded protest ☊ strongly ☊
He was strongly opposed to the idea. ☊ strongly ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
The room smelt strongly of polish. ☊ strongly ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
a stone/brick/wooden structure ☊ structure ☊
Shona struggled for breath. ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle together: Ben and Jack struggled together on the grass. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) ☊ studio ☊
to make/carry out/conduct a study ☊ study ☊
This study shows/confirms/suggests that... ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
to continue your studies ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ 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 ☊
Where's all my stuff (= my possessions)? ☊ stuff ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
style-conscious teenagers ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
an unpleasant subject of conversation ☊ subject ☊
books on many different subjects ☊ subject ☊
a magazine article on the subject of space travel ☊ subject ☊
I have nothing more to say on the subject. ☊ subject ☊
How did we get onto the subject of marriage? ☊ subject ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
substantial sums of money ☊ substantial ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
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 ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
economic success ☊ success ☊
successful (in sth/in doing sth): They were successful in winning the contract. ☊ successful ☊
We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project. ☊ successful ☊
The play was very successful on Broadway. ☊ successful ☊
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 ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger. ☊ suck ☊
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. ☊ suck ☊
She sucked on a mint. ☊ suck ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
The party suffered a humiliating defeat in the general election. ☊ suffer ☊
One dose should be sufficient. ☊ sufficient ☊
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. ☊ sufficient ☊
a sugar plantation/refinery/bowl ☊ sugar ☊
This juice contains no added sugar. ☊ sugar ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth as sth: She suggested Paris as a good place for the conference. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sb/sth: Can you suggest a good dictionary? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
Can I make a suggestion? ☊ suggestion ☊
Do you have any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
We are open to suggestions (= willing to listen to ideas from other people). ☊ suggestion ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. ☊ suggestion ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion that...: There was no suggestion that he was doing anything illegal. ☊ suggestion ☊
He can be very helpful, but only when it suits him. ☊ suit ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
They were not suited to one another. ☊ suited ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
The following is a summary of our conclusions. ☊ summary ☊
summary justice/execution ☊ summary ☊
the summer holidays/vacation ☊ summer ☊
A pale wintry sun shone through the clouds. ☊ sun ☊
the warmth of the afternoon sun ☊ sun ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
The enemy won because of their superior numbers (= there were more of them). ☊ superior ☊
a contract for the supply of timber ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
an organization that supports people with AIDS ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
There is strong public support for the change. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
a strong/loyal/staunch supporter ☊ supporter ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
There is no reason to suppose she's lying. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
You're not supposed to walk on the grass. ☊ not be supposed to do sth ☊
You don't sound very sure. ☊ sure ☊
Are you sure you don't mind? ☊ sure ☊
The exhibition is sure to be popular. ☊ sure ☊
You're sure to get lost if you don't keep to the path. ☊ sure ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
She looked around to make sure that she was alone. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
No one knows for sure what happened. ☊ for sure ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
One thing is for sure—it's not going to be easy. ☊ for sure ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
Surely you don't think I was responsible for this? ☊ surely ☊
They won't go, surely? ☊ surely ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
We had a surprising amount in common. ☊ surprising ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. ☊ survive ☊
Don't worry, it's only a scratch—you'll survive. ☊ 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 ☊
suspect (sth): If you suspect a gas leak, do not strike a match or even turn on an electric light. ☊ suspect ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
Five suspects have been detained for questioning. ☊ suspect ☊
They drove away slowly to avoid arousing suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
He was arrested on suspicion of murder. ☊ suspicion ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
His resignation seemed only to fuel suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
It's time to confront him with our suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
I have a horrible suspicion that we've come to the wrong station. ☊ suspicion ☊
Their offer was greeted with some suspicion. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
I don't like to hear children swearing. ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: He swore revenge on the man who had killed his father. ☊ swear ☊
swear to do sth: She made him swear not to tell anyone. ☊ swear ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
swear to sb/on sth (that)...: I swear to God I had nothing to do with it. ☊ swear ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
swear sth: Barons had to swear an oath of allegiance to the king. ☊ swear ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
How long will it take her to swim the Channel? ☊ swim ☊
Ducks were swimming around on the river. ☊ swim ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
swing sth: He sat on the stool, swinging his legs. ☊ swing ☊
The kids were playing on the swings. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
an on-off switch ☊ switch ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
How do you switch this thing on? ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
We only switched on halfway through the programme. ☊ switch off/on, switch sth off/on ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic response ☊ sympathetic ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
the British educational system ☊ system ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
I'd like to book a table for tonight (= in a restaurant). ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
take sth for sb to do sth: It'll take time (= take a long time) for her to recover from the illness. ☊ take ☊
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. ☊ take ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
Don't take offence (= be offended) at what I said. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
The school doesn't take boys (= only has girls). ☊ take ☊
I don't think I can take much more of this heat. ☊ take ☊
The state has taken control of the company. ☊ take ☊
take sb + noun: The rebels took him prisoner. ☊ take ☊
He was taken prisoner by the rebels. ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
Someone has taken my scarf. ☊ take ☊
Free newspapers: please take one. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
to take on new staff ☊ take sb on ☊
She was taken on as a trainee. ☊ take sb on ☊
When he saw me coming he took off in the opposite direction. ☊ take off ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
CBS Records was taken over by Sony. ☊ take sth over ☊
I won't take up any more of your time. ☊ take up sth ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
We talked on the phone for over an hour. ☊ 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 ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
She gave a talk on her visit to China. ☊ talk ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
tap (away) (at sth): Someone tapped at the door. ☊ tap ☊
tap sb/sth: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder. ☊ tap ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
The music set everyone's feet tapping. ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
Don't leave the tap running. ☊ tap ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
a blank tape (= a tape that has nothing recorded on it) ☊ tape ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
Modern art is not to everyone's taste. ☊ taste ☊
They've got more money than taste. ☊ taste ☊
I don't like the taste of olives. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
tax on sth: a tax on cigarettes ☊ tax ☊
lemon/iced tea ☊ tea ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
the teaching profession ☊ teaching ☊
views that go against traditional Christian teaching ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
Whose team are you on? ☊ team ☊
The team is/are not playing very well this season. ☊ team ☊
We have a team of eight working on product development. ☊ team ☊
tear (sth) (+ adv./prep.): I tore my jeans on the fence. ☊ tear ☊
Most of the audience was on the verge of tears. ☊ tear ☊
a technical education ☊ technical ☊
The guide is too technical for a non-specialist. ☊ technical ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
You can reserve seats over the telephone. ☊ telephone ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone lines/networks/services ☊ telephone ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
He telephoned to say he'd be late. ☊ telephone ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
a colour television ☊ television ☊
a widescreen television ☊ television ☊
a plasma screen television ☊ television ☊
to turn the television on/off ☊ television ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. ☊ tell ☊
tell (that)...: I could tell (that) he was angry from his expression. ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
a temporary measure/solution/arrangement ☊ temporary ☊
Ten to one he'll be late. ☊ ten to one ☊
Women tend to live longer than men. ☊ tend ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
nervous tension ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a tension headache ☊ tension ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
It was a terrible thing to happen to someone so young. ☊ terrible ☊
It's terribly important for parents to be consistent. ☊ terribly ☊
They suffered terribly when their son was killed. ☊ terribly ☊
The experiment went terribly wrong. ☊ terribly ☊
test (on sth): a test on irregular verbs ☊ test ☊
a good grade on the test ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
I'd rather email than phone, if that's OK by you. ☊ than ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
Thanks a lot for all you've done. ☊ thanks a lot ☊
Everyone knows about it now, thanks to you! ☊ thanks to sb/sth ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
Who was it that won the US Open? ☊ that ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
You don't love me any more, is that it? ☊ that's it ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
The nights are getting longer. ☊ the ☊
the Mona Lisa ☊ the ☊
The phone rang. ☊ the ☊
I patted her on the back. ☊ the ☊
You're the third person to ask me that. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
I heard it on the radio. ☊ the ☊
Don't forget to invite the Jordans. ☊ the ☊
My car does forty miles to the gallon. ☊ the ☊
If anyone calls, ask for their number so I can call them back. ☊ their ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
The children were arguing amongst themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
'You haven't done anything to upset me.' 'So what's wrong, then?' ☊ then ☊
Why don't you hire a car? Then you'll be able to visit more of the area. ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
There's only four days left. ☊ there ☊
There once was a poor farmer who had four sons. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
They (= the things you are carrying) go on the bottom shelf. ☊ they ☊
If anyone arrives late they'll have to wait outside. ☊ they ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
a thick book (= one that has a lot of pages) ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
to say the right/wrong thing ☊ thing ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ 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 ☊
The job took longer than we thought. ☊ think ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
it is thought that...: It was once thought that the sun travelled around the earth. ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
sb/sth is thought to be sb/sth: He's thought to be one of the richest men in Europe. ☊ think ☊
When I said that I wasn't thinking of anyone in particular. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can think of at least three occasions when he arrived late. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
Don't you ever think about other people? ☊ think about/of sb/sth ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
How long have you been living in this country? ☊ this ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
Hello, this is Maria Diaz (= on the telephone). ☊ this ☊
this week/month/year ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
She's very thorough and conscientious. ☊ thorough ☊
I'm thoroughly confused. ☊ thoroughly ☊
a thoroughly professional performance ☊ thoroughly ☊
The work had not been done very thoroughly. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. ☊ though ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
'Why don't you try the other key?' 'That's a thought!' ☊ thought ☊
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the subject. ☊ thought ☊
a/one thousandth of a second ☊ thousandth ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
When war threatens, people act irrationally. ☊ threaten ☊
Pollution is threatening marine life. ☊ threaten ☊
Her knees had gone through (= made holes in) her jeans. ☊ through ☊
The Charles River flows through Boston. ☊ through ☊
The children are too young to sit through a concert. ☊ through ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
You can only achieve success through hard work. ☊ through ☊
The tyre's flat—the nail has gone right through. ☊ 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 ☊
'Did you stop in Oxford on the way?' 'No, we drove straight through.' ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
Jenny threw herself onto the bed. ☊ throw ☊
throw sth + adv./prep.: The boat was thrown onto the rocks. ☊ throw ☊
The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach. ☊ throw ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
throw sth to sb: Don't throw it to him, give it to him! ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. ☊ throw sb out (of...) ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
I'm a tidy person. ☊ tidy ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
to tie a ribbon ☊ tie ☊
We tied up alongside the quay. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
economic ties ☊ tie ☊
The firm has close ties with an American corporation. ☊ tie ☊
emotional ties ☊ tie ☊
to keep tight control over sth ☊ tight ☊
He kept a tight grip on her arm. ☊ tight ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
a long queue at the till ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
I remember one time (= once) we had to abandon our car in the snow. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Jane's worked here for some time (= for a fairly long period of time). ☊ time ☊
I don't want to take up too much of your precious time. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? ☊ time ☊
Her parents died a long time ago. ☊ time ☊
At one time (= at a period of time in the past) Emily was my best friend. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
Perceptions change over time (= as time passes). ☊ time ☊
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
We stock six different beers at any one time. ☊ time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The boat tipped to one side. ☊ tip ☊
He tipped the wheelbarrow on its side. ☊ tip ☊
a front tire ☊ tire ☊
It had been a long tiring day. ☊ tiring ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
It was on the way to the station. ☊ to ☊
He pointed to something on the opposite bank. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
a drop in profits from $105 million to around $75 million ☊ to ☊
We only work from Monday to Friday. ☊ to ☊
How long is it to lunch? ☊ to ☊
What have you done to your hair? ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
We won by six goals to three. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
a monument to the soldiers who died in the war ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
To be honest with you, I don't remember what he said. ☊ to ☊
I don't know what to say. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
I stubbed my toe on the step. ☊ toe ☊
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. ☊ together ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
Together with the Johnsons, there were 12 of us in the villa. ☊ together with ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
tomorrow afternoon/morning/night/evening ☊ tomorrow ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
the full rich tone of the trumpet ☊ tone ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
a conversational tone ☊ tone ☊
a tone of surprise ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
She ran her tongue over her lips. ☊ tongue ☊
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people. ☊ tongue ☊
Will you have dinner with me tonight? ☊ tonight ☊
It's cold tonight. ☊ tonight ☊
Here are tonight's football results. ☊ tonight ☊
Tonight will be cloudy. ☊ tonight ☊
a record grain harvest of 236m tonnes ☊ tonne ☊
a 17-tonne truck ☊ tonne ☊
He's far too young to go on his own. ☊ too ☊
It's too soon to say if he'll survive. ☊ too ☊
It's only too easy for them to deny responsibility. ☊ too ☊
I'm just going out—I won't be too long. ☊ too ☊
She's none too (= not very) clever. ☊ too ☊
research tools like questionnaires ☊ tool ☊
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool ☊ tool ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
None of them could sing in tune. ☊ in/out of tune ☊
The hotel has been refurbished to the tune of a million dollars. ☊ to the tune of sth ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
He decided to turn professional. ☊ turn ☊
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. ☊ turn ☊
Don't worry about the letter—I'm sure it'll turn up. ☊ turn up ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
Why did she turn down your invitation? ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
Ten years of prison had turned him into an old man. ☊ turn sb/sth (from sth) into sth ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
to turn on the heating ☊ turn sth on ☊
I'll turn the television on. ☊ turn sth on ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
The kids took turns on the swing. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
What's on TV tonight? ☊ TV ☊
We're buying a new TV with the money. ☊ TV ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
They go there twice a week/month/year. ☊ twice ☊
a twice-monthly/yearly newsletter ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
The road twists and turns along the coast. ☊ twist ☊
Nervously I twisted the ring on my finger. ☊ twist ☊
Her hair was twisted into a knot on top of her head. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
You can't put all the blame on him. It takes two to make a marriage. ☊ it takes two to do sth ☊
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 ☊
There are three main types of contract(s). ☊ type ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
a front tyre ☊ tyre ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens. ☊ ultimate ☊
The ultimate decision lies with the parents. ☊ ultimate ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. ☊ ultimately ☊
I tried to contact him but was unable to. ☊ unable ☊
They have been unable or unwilling to resolve the conflict. ☊ unable ☊
I was sitting in an extremely uncomfortable position. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
She was knocked unconscious. ☊ unconscious ☊
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. ☊ unconscious ☊
unconscious desires ☊ unconscious ☊
The brochure is full of unconscious humour. ☊ unconscious ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
uncontrolled anger ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
uncontrolled dumping of toxic wastes ☊ uncontrolled ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Six suspects are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
I'm under no illusions about what hard work this will be. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
No one is answering the phone—I can't understand it. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
I don't want you doing that again. Do you understand? ☊ understand ☊
understand what...: I don't understand what he's saying. ☊ understand ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
She packed one change of underwear. ☊ underwear ☊
to undo a button/knot/zip, etc. ☊ undo ☊
How long have you been unemployed? ☊ unemployed ☊
a programme to get the long-term unemployed back to work ☊ the unemployed ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
She described the decision as 'unfortunate'. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
They were unhappy with their accommodation. ☊ unhappy ☊
This consideration was not unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I've joined the union. ☊ union ☊
a union member ☊ union ☊
the Scottish Rugby Union ☊ union ☊
the former Soviet Union ☊ union ☊
the European Union ☊ union ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Northern Ireland's union with Britain ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth): A special bond unites our two countries. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
They are united in their opposition to the plan. ☊ united ☊
We should present a united front (= an appearance of being in agreement with each other). ☊ united ☊
She never said anything unkind about anyone. ☊ unkind ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
You won't get paid for time off unless you have a doctor's note. ☊ unless ☊
I won't tell them—not unless you say I can. ☊ unless ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload sth from sth: Everyone helped to unload the luggage from the car. ☊ unload ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time. ☊ unreasonable ☊
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. ☊ unreasonable ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
He was being totally unreasonable about it. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
Until now I have always lived alone. ☊ until ☊
They moved here in 2009. Until then they'd always been in the London area. ☊ until ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
You can stay on the bus until London (= until you reach London). ☊ until ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
She agreed to their conditions, albeit unwillingly. ☊ unwillingly ☊
It didn't take long to put the tent up. ☊ up ☊
I pinned the notice up on the wall. ☊ up ☊
Lay the cards face up (= facing upwards) on the table. ☊ up ☊
You look nice with your hair up (= arranged on top of or at the back of your head). ☊ up ☊
The wind is getting up (= blowing more strongly). ☊ up ☊
Sales are well up on last year. ☊ up ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
The boat bobbed up and down on the water. ☊ up and down ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. ☊ upper ☊
upset sb/yourself: This decision is likely to upset a lot of people. ☊ upset ☊
Don't upset yourself about it—let's just forget it ever happened. ☊ upset ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs. ☊ upstairs ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. ☊ upwards ☊
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. ☊ upwards ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
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 ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
I used to live in London. ☊ used to ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
How long does the journey usually take? ☊ usually ☊
the Christmas/Easter/summer vacation ☊ vacation ☊
the long vacation (= the summer vacation) ☊ vacation ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
You look tired—you should take a vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
a vacation home ☊ vacation ☊
a bus pass valid for 1 month ☊ valid ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
Spinach is a valuable source of iron. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
They're only £40—not bad value, really. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
The property has been valued at over $2 million. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
varied opinions ☊ varied ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
He resigned for a variety of reasons. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
She took the job for various reasons. ☊ various ☊
The students' work varies considerably in quality. ☊ vary ☊
The quality of the students' work varies considerably. ☊ vary ☊
vary with sth: The menu varies with the season. ☊ vary ☊
vary from sth to sth: Pulse rates vary slightly from person to person. ☊ vary ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
the latest version of the software package ☊ version ☊
the de luxe/luxury version ☊ version ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
She was the innocent victim of an arson attack. ☊ victim ☊
He swept to victory in the final of the championship. ☊ roar, romp, sweep, etc. to victory ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
a home video (= not a professional one) ☊ video ☊
The lake soon came into view. ☊ view ☊
The traditional view was that marriage was meant to last. ☊ view ☊
to have different/conflicting/opposing views ☊ view ☊
to have strong political views ☊ view ☊
view (about/on sth): His views on the subject were well known. ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
The eclipse should only be viewed through a special lens. ☊ view ☊
How do you view your position within the company? ☊ view ☊
view sb/sth with sth: She viewed him with suspicion. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. ☊ violence ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
the violence of the eruption ☊ violence ☊
There was a violent reaction from the public. ☊ violent ☊
a violent explosion ☊ violent ☊
a virus infection ☊ virus ☊
The moon was just visible between the clouds. ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
She made a visible effort to control her anger. ☊ visible ☊
After using the cream for a month, I could see no visible difference. ☊ visible ☊
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision ☊ vision ☊
20-20 vision (= the ability to see perfectly) ☊ vision ☊
Cats have good night vision. ☊ vision ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. ☊ vision ☊
He had a vision of a world in which there would be no wars. ☊ vision ☊
I had visions of us getting hopelessly lost. ☊ vision ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
The idea came to her in a vision. ☊ vision ☊
a leader of vision ☊ vision ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
We don't live here. We're just visiting. ☊ visit ☊
They're on an exchange visit to France. ☊ visit ☊
The theme park attracts 2.5 million visitors a year. ☊ visitor ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
Don't take that tone of voice with me! ☊ voice ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
There were 21 votes for and 17 against the motion, with 2 abstentions. ☊ vote ☊
The motion was passed by 6 votes to 3. ☊ vote ☊
The chairperson has the casting/deciding vote. ☊ vote ☊
The Green candidate won over 3 000 of the 14 000 votes cast. ☊ vote ☊
to have/take a vote on an issue ☊ vote ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote in favour of sth: Over 60% of members voted in favour of (= for) the motion. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
Only about half of the electorate bothered to vote. ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
There are extra benefits for people on low wages. ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. ☊ wait ☊
Can you wait a second while I make a call? ☊ wait a minute/moment/second ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
He set out on the long walk home. ☊ walk ☊
It's only a short walk to the beach. ☊ walk ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
Hang the picture on the wall opposite the window. ☊ wall ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
Don't wander off the subject—keep to the point.` ☊ wander ☊
It wants a special sort of person for that job. ☊ want ☊
'It's time you did your homework.' 'I don't want to!' ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth doing sth: I don't want you coming home so late. ☊ want ☊
the Second World War ☊ war ☊
It was the year Britain declared war on Germany. ☊ war ☊
How long have they been at war? ☊ war ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
More troops are being despatched to the war zone. ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Please send her my warmest congratulations. ☊ warm ☊
The sun felt warm on his skin. ☊ warm ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
wash yourself: She was no longer able to wash herself. ☊ wash ☊
Those grease stains won't wash off. ☊ wash off ☊
These ink stains won't wash out. ☊ wash out ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. ☊ waste ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
Watch your head on the low ceiling. ☊ watch ☊
water pollution ☊ water ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
The leaves floated on the water. ☊ water ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
radio/sound/ultrasonic waves ☊ wave ☊
a wave of opposition/protest/violence, etc. ☊ wave ☊
Huge waves were breaking on the shore. ☊ wave ☊
Seagulls bobbed on the waves. ☊ wave ☊
The wind made little waves on the pond. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
September was a long way off. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
We went the long way round. ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
I told you we should have done it my way! ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I think it should go on the other way round. ☊ the other way round ☊
I'd better be on my way (= I must leave) soon. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
The letter should be on its way to you. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
He stopped for breakfast on the way. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
I guessed that there would be a hundred people there, but I was way out (= wrong by a large amount). ☊ way ☊
Way back, when he was a boy, he had lived on a farm in Wales. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
He knew her weak spot where Steve was concerned. ☊ weak ☊
The economy is very weak. ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
a person of wealth and influence ☊ wealth ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
nuclear weapons ☊ weapon ☊
a lethal/deadly weapon ☊ weapon ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
He was charged with carrying an offensive weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
Guilt is the secret weapon for the control of children. ☊ weapon ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
The inscription on the coin had worn away. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
The effects of the drug will soon wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
a wedding ceremony/reception ☊ wedding ☊
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. ☊ wedding ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
He comes to see us once a week. ☊ week ☊
a two-week vacation ☊ week ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
Week by week he grew a little stronger. ☊ week by week ☊
It's my birthday a week on Tuesday. ☊ a week next/on/this Monday, etc., a week tomorrow, etc. ☊
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
I like to go out on a weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
He won a weekend for two in Rome. ☊ weekend ☊
These cases weigh a ton (= are very heavy). ☊ weigh ☊
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. ☊ weigh ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
I'd welcome any suggestions. ☊ welcome ☊
I warmly welcome this decision. ☊ welcome ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
The conference was very well organized. ☊ well ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
I don't feel very well. ☊ well ☊
Get well soon! (= for example, on a card) ☊ well ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
Whatever decision he made I would support it. ☊ whatever ☊
He braked suddenly, causing the front wheels to skid. ☊ wheel ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
When (= in what circumstances) would such a solution be possible? ☊ when ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
There are times when I wonder why I do this job. ☊ when ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
He had just drifted off to sleep when the phone rang. ☊ when ☊
I wonder where they will take us to. ☊ where ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
It's one of the few countries where people drive on the left. ☊ where ☊
He comes from Boula, wherever that may be (= I don't know where it is). ☊ wherever ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
I haven't seen him for quite a while (= a fairly long time). ☊ while ☊
Don't you know it's rude to whisper? ☊ whisper ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
He gave a low long whistle of surprise. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
I wonder who that letter was from. ☊ who ☊
Who are you phoning? ☊ who ☊
Who's the money for? ☊ who ☊
I don't want to see them, whoever they are. ☊ whoever ☊
I lost a whole lot of money. ☊ a whole lot (of sth) ☊
On the whole, I'm in favour of the idea. ☊ on the whole ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
I wonder whose this is. ☊ whose ☊
He's a man whose opinion I respect. ☊ whose ☊
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
Why don't we go together? ☊ why not? ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
She's his second wife. ☊ wife ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
How long will you be staying in Paris? ☊ will ☊
Fred said he'd be leaving soon. ☊ will ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
They won't lend us any more money. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
Engines won't run without lubricants. ☊ will ☊
The door won't open! ☊ will ☊
She'll listen to music, alone in her room, for hours. ☊ will ☊
He would spend hours on the telephone. ☊ will ☊
to have a strong will ☊ will ☊
to have an iron will/a will of iron ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
She always wants to impose her will on other people (= to get what she wants). ☊ will ☊
I don't want to go against your will. ☊ will ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
Which team won? ☊ win ☊
win against sb/sth: France won by six goals to two against Denmark. ☊ win ☊
win sth: to win an election/a game/a war, etc. ☊ win ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
He won £3 000 in the lottery. ☊ win ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
win yourself/sb sth: You've won yourself a trip to New York. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
strong/high winds ☊ wind ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
The wind is getting up (= starting to blow strongly). ☊ wind ☊
The wind has dropped (= stopped blowing strongly). ☊ wind ☊
wind speed/direction ☊ wind ☊
wind up: It was one of those old-fashioned gramophones that winds up. ☊ wind ☊
There was a long line of people at the box-office window. ☊ window ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
the Champions League winners ☊ winner ☊
Johnson rode his 48th winner of the year. ☊ winner ☊
They worked on the building all through the winter. ☊ winter ☊
the winter months ☊ winter ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
a wise decision ☊ wise ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
'Where is he now?' 'I only wish I knew!' ☊ wish ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
He sat by the phone, wishing it would ring. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep.: She wished herself a million miles away. ☊ wish ☊
I don't wish (= I don't mean) to be rude, but could you be a little quieter? ☊ wish ☊
wish (to do sth): She expressed a wish to be alone. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
He looked at her with a hurt expression. ☊ with ☊
Don't be angry with her. ☊ with ☊
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 ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
Don't stand with your hands in your pockets. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth: Workers have threatened to withdraw their labour (= go on strike). ☊ withdraw ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
Two elections were held within the space of a year. ☊ within ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
Don't go without me. ☊ without ☊
Don't go out without your coat. ☊ without ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
He was one of the witnesses at our wedding. ☊ witness ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊
to appear as (a) witness for the defence/prosecution ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
We had witnessed one of the most outstanding theatrical performances of the decade. ☊ witness ☊
wonder who, where, etc...: I wonder who she is. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder why he left his job. ☊ wonder ☊
I was just beginning to wonder where you were. ☊ wonder ☊
wonder (about sth): 'Why do you want to know?' 'No particular reason. I was just wondering.' ☊ wonder ☊
We were wondering about next April for the wedding. ☊ wonder ☊
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. ☊ wonder ☊
I wonder if you can help me. ☊ wonder ☊
I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party. ☊ wonder ☊
a wonderful surprise ☊ wonderful ☊
We had a wonderful time last night. ☊ wonderful ☊
You've all been absolutely wonderful! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful to see you! ☊ wonderful ☊
It's wonderful what you can do when you have to. ☊ wonderful ☊
I give you my word that this won't happen again. ☊ word ☊
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... ☊ word ☊
We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post. ☊ word ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
Remember—not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this. ☊ word ☊
Do you know the words to this song? ☊ word ☊
She repeated their conversation word for word to me. ☊ word for word ☊
a word-for-word translation ☊ word for word ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
The phone isn't working. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
She's outside, working on the car. ☊ work ☊
work in sth: I've always worked in education. ☊ work ☊
work as sth: My son is working as a teacher. ☊ work ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
We started work on the project in 2009. ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
She's planning to return to work once the children start school. ☊ work ☊
There is plenty of work to be done in the garden. ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
We set to work on the outside of the house (= for example, painting it). ☊ get (down) to/set to work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
the working population ☊ working ☊
long working hours ☊ working ☊
poor working conditions ☊ working ☊
I have a good working relationship with my boss. ☊ working ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
The eyes of the world are on the President. ☊ world ☊
the world of fashion ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
Don't rush—we've got all the time in the world. ☊ in the world ☊
Don't worry. We have plenty of time. ☊ worry ☊
worry about sb/sth: Don't worry about me. I'll be all right. ☊ worry ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. ☊ worry ☊
The threat of losing their jobs is a constant source of worry to them. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
My only worry is that... ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
Don't tell her that—you'll only make things worse. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
The increase in taxes means that we'll be £30 a month worse off than before. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
She worships the ground he walks on. ☊ worship ☊
to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money) ☊ worth ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
worth doing sth: This idea is well worth considering. ☊ worth ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
She wouldn't change it, even though she knew it was wrong. ☊ would ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
Would you have dinner with me on Friday? ☊ would ☊
I'd be only too glad to help. ☊ would ☊
He wore a copper bracelet on his wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
The doctor wrote her a prescription for more antibiotics. ☊ write ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
Bye! Don't forget to write. ☊ write ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
write sb that...: He wrote me that he would be arriving Monday. ☊ write ☊
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
She had to write a report on the project. ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
write in/on/with sth: Please write in pen on both sides of the paper. ☊ write ☊
The teacher wrote the answers on the board. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
a writing case (= containing paper, pens, etc.) ☊ writing ☊
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
written instructions ☊ written ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
a written contract ☊ written ☊
This man has done nothing wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (of/for sb) (to do sth): It is wrong to tell lies. ☊ wrong ☊
It was wrong of me to get so angry. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sth/with doing sth: What's wrong with eating meat? ☊ wrong ☊
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth) (for sth): He's the wrong person for the job. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (sth to do): I realized that it was the wrong thing to say. ☊ wrong ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
Is anything wrong? You look worried. ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
wrong with sb/sth: There's something wrong with the printer. ☊ wrong ☊
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. ☊ wrong ☊
I have something wrong with my foot. ☊ wrong ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
He was driving on the wrong side of the road. ☊ wrong ☊
Sorry, I must have dialled the wrong number. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
I think she lives at number 44, but I could be wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (to do sth): We were wrong to assume that she'd agree. ☊ wrong ☊
She would prove him wrong (= prove that he was wrong) whatever happened. ☊ 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 ☊
My watch keeps going wrong. ☊ go wrong ☊
The relationship started to go wrong when they moved abroad. ☊ go wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth 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 ☊
For a quick lunch you can't go wrong with pasta. ☊ you can't go wrong (with sth) ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
He assumed, wrongly, that she did not care. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
They knew they had acted wrongly. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
She was wrongly diagnosed as having skin cancer. ☊ wrongly ☊
the prison yard ☊ yard ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
They were both only 20 years of age. ☊ year ☊
She's getting on in years (= is no longer young). ☊ year ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
Mrs Smith has just won £2 million—yes!—£2 million! ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
Don't go yet. ☊ yet ☊
We don't need to start yet. ☊ yet ☊
They won't arrive for at least two hours yet. ☊ yet ☊
It was the highest building yet constructed. ☊ yet ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
The night is still young (= it has only just started). ☊ young ☊
I met the young Michelle Obama at Princeton. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
Dentists advise you to have your teeth checked every six months. ☊ your ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
Do it yourself—I don't have time. ☊ yourself ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊
the nation's youth ☊ youth ☊
Five, four, three, two, one, zero... We have lift-off. ☊ zero ☊
zero inflation ☊ zero ☊
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊
an earthquake/danger, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊
a pedestrian zone (= where vehicles may not go) ☊ zone ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊
un ☊ je me suis cassé un ongle ☊
sur ☊ t’avais une chance sur un million ☊
se ☊ avec ce traité, le Japon se rapproche des Etats-Unis ☊
on ☊ on tire et on pose les questions ensuite ☊
celui ☊ tu es celui que je respecte le plus ☊
aucun ☊ trop d’argent et aucun goût ☊
raison ☊ elle a raison, tu sais ☊
personne ☊ il ne parlait à personne en particulier ☊
seul ☊ parler tout seul était signe d’aliénation ☊
fort ☊ c’est une femme forte ☊
fin ☊ la fin est importante en toutes choses ☊
continuer ☊ tu continues de m’impressionner ☊
seulement ☊ on va seulement rester quelques jours, ma chérie ☊
fait ☊ dans les faits, il a raison ☊
question ☊ je suis gêné de répondre à cette question ☊
mois ☊ il a écrit ce livre en deux mois ☊
dès ☊ on me fera signe dès que vous descendrez ☊
rapport ☊ je propose que le rapport du comité soit adopté ☊
devant ☊ une fumée montait devant nous sur l’horizon ☊
long ☊ l’éducation sur le long terme paiera, j’en suis convaincu ☊
face ☊ on s’est trouvés face à face ☊
situation ☊ dans des situations aussi difficiles, il faut trancher ☊
national ☊ il y avait l’intérêt national français ☊
région ☊ la région a connu une cinquantaine de massacres ☊
ci ☊ et celui-ci? oui, il est vraiment super ☊
considérer ☊ la présidence considère cela comme une priorité majeure ☊
économique ☊ le rétablissement économique de l’Asie est plus rapide que prévu ☊
mauvais ☊ il constitue un pas dans la mauvaise direction ☊
condition ☊ l’unité de la condition humaine ☊
international ☊ elle jouit également d’une excellente réputation internationale ☊
juste ☊ vous êtes juste et impartial, comme toujours ☊
million ☊ un quart de million d’articles ont été distribués ☊
longtemps ☊ pendant longtemps il ne bougea pas de son lit ☊
information ☊ ces dirigeants ont décidé de taire ces informations ☊
appartenir ☊ cet argent n’appartient pas au gouverne- ment ☊
concerner ☊ en ce qui me concerne, je voudrais te féliciter ☊
ton ☊ le ton était donné ☊
action ☊ le président devrait éviter des actions irréfléchies ☊
relation ☊ il y a là une relation intéressante à explorer ☊
décision ☊ parfois, vos décisions nous déçoivent ☊
second ☊ j’ai écrit la seconde partie du roman avant la première ☊
particulier ☊ j’ai un regard un peu particulier ☊
position ☊ ils ne changent pas de position à ce sujet ☊
économie ☊ les exportations sont le moteur de notre économie ☊
parmi ☊ il y en a un parmi vous qui est un démon ☊
personnel ☊ vous semblez vous inspirer de votre vie personnelle pour écrire ☊
deuxième ☊ tout le monde a besoin d’une deuxième opinion ☊
confiance ☊ je ne peux pas lui faire confiance ☊
réponse ☊ il donne une réponse claire à cette question ☊
pourtant ☊ pourtant cette perspective aussi m’effrayait ☊
commission ☊ on a mis cette commission enplace pour revoir cette question importante ☊
argent ☊ bon, c’est son argent que je veux ☊
attention ☊ il se lève pour attirer notre attention ☊
poste ☊ le chef de poste haussa les épaules ☊
constituer ☊ le djihad et le sacrifice constituent donc un devoir ☊
milliard ☊ le déficit budgétaire a atteint 226,3 milliards de francs ☊
population ☊ une partie de la population s’enfonce dans la précarité ☊
responsable ☊ je ne suis pas le seul responsable ☊
fonction ☊ vous êtes relevé de vos fonctions ☊
entraîner ☊ tu es trop jeune pour t’entraîner ☊
organisation ☊ plus grande devient l’organisation, plus il y a de règles ☊
convaincre ☊ c’est bon, tu m’as convaincue ☊
nation ☊ elle bouscule sérieusement les droits des nations ☊
direction ☊ je n’osais aller dans cette direction ☊
solution ☊ il n’existe pas de solution miracle ☊
conséquence ☊ il y a donc des conséquences extrêmement sérieuses ☊
contraire ☊ mais le contraire est vrai aussi ☊
mission ☊ si quelqu’un apprend notre mission, on échoue ☊
création ☊ nous nous battons depuis la création de notre parti ☊
production ☊ ce serait une maison de production plutôt qu’une société ☊
arme ☊ je suis un trafiquant d’armes ☊
estimer ☊ j’estime que cela est inadmissible ☊
contrôle ☊ la situation est complètement sous contrôle ☊
dépasser ☊ personne ne dépasse son potentiel ☊
responsabilité ☊ il porte la seule responsabilité ☊
cent ☊ aucun des cinq cents voyageurs n’a été blessé ☊
prononcer ☊ je ne devrais même pas prononcer ces mots ☊
langue ☊ tu maîtrises bien la langue ☊
union ☊ cette définition devrait comprendre les unions homosexuelles et lesbiennes ☊
fils ☊ votre fils est en entraînement pour devenir soldat ☊
discuter ☊ personne ne discute ses ordres ☊
abandonner ☊ la propriété semblait abandonnée ☊
avis ☊ j’ai changé d’avis ☊
intervention ☊ je suis favorable aux interventions extérieures ☊
consacrer ☊ j’ai consacré beaucoup de temps à la recherche ☊
lutte ☊ tu as mené une lutte acharnée ☊
opération ☊ les opérations militaires continuent du côté serbe ☊
quelqu’un ☊ il vaudrait mieux le demander au quelqu’un ☊
opinion ☊ notre opinion et notre politique doivent être crédibles ☊
commun ☊ il a quelque chose de commun avec d’autres problèmes que nous vivons ☊
intention ☊ je l’ai fait avec les meilleures intentions ☊
construire ☊ nous avons dû construire une digue ☊
proposition ☊ sa proposition soulève certaines questions ☊
pièce ☊ ces gens vont vous mettre en pièces ☊
impression ☊ oui, c’est l’impression que j’ai eue ☊
contrat ☊ j’ai rompu le contrat. je l’ai trompé ☊
envisager ☊ je ne pouvais pas envisager que son état fût grave ☊
commune ☊ il s’agit là d’une responsabilité commune ☊
motion ☊ la motion définitive était validée par Nicolas Sarkozy ☊
concentrer ☊ je me concentre plus sur ma condition physique ☊
zone ☊ vous pouvez venir, j’ai sécurisé la zone ☊
élection ☊ l’élection présidentielle en Russie est prévue l’été prochain ☊
conflit ☊ ils se préparent à un éventuel conflit ☊
enquête ☊ cela coûte cher de faire enquête sur les activités criminelles ☊
égard ☊ rien n’est prévu à cet égard ☊
condamner ☊ le mousquetaire est seul. et condamné à la solitude ☊
lien ☊ sachez que nos liens ne sont pas rompus ☊
discussion ☊ j’ai eu une discussion avec elle ☊
honorable ☊ c’est un but honorable ☊
contact ☊ je ne veux plus perdre contact avec toi ☊
conclure ☊ il vous reste une minute pour conclure ☊
transport ☊ il nous faut un transport plus rapide ☊
institution ☊ nous devons réformer ces institutions ☊
négociation ☊ il se présente à la table de négociation ☊
environnement ☊ nous rejetons la nécessité de protéger notre environnement ☊
réaction ☊ j’estime que leur réaction est naturelle ☊
disposition ☊ elle tenait de notre père une disposition mélancolique ☊
expression ☊ cette expression a un sens extrêmement simple ☊
protection ☊ on voudrait créer des aires de protection marines ☊
association ☊ l’association a vocation à être une entreprise ☊
manifester ☊ il avait manifesté son hostilité contre elle ☊
opposition ☊ il est membre de l’opposition officielle ☊
construction ☊ son rôle dans la construction du produit final ☊
reprise ☊ elle l’a prouvé à maintes reprises ☊
éducation ☊ l’éducation est devenue obligatoire ☊
professionnel ☊ il est entré dans la vie professionnelle voilà huit ans ☊
concurrence ☊ Pékin est en concurrence avec Paris ☊
déclaration ☊ nous devons répondre à cette déclaration ☊
prison ☊ les prisons sont la solution à la délinquance juvénile ☊
confirmer ☊ cette information n’a pas été confirmée ☊
contribuer ☊ la consommation de drogues illicites contribue à la criminalité ☊
désormais ☊ c’est désormais chose faite ☊
application ☊ l’accord sera mis en application ☊
contenir ☊ ce livre contient donc un message ☊
communication ☊ aucun moyen de communication n’a été fermé par le gouvernement ☊
recommandation ☊ nous avons fait neuf recommandations précises ☊
consister ☊ en quoi consiste ton travail? ☊
administration ☊ les administrations précédentes ont perdu toute autorité ☊
contrôler ☊ c’est la volonté du propriétaire de contrôler ce qui se passe chez lui ☊
émission ☊ une émission de télé passe, les écrits restent ☊
établissement ☊ l’établissement de systèmes de contrôle est important ☊
lundi ☊ il quitte l’hôpital ce lundi ☊
interroger ☊ on doit vous interroger sur ces événements ☊
conférence ☊ un certain nombre de séminaires et de conférences ont été organisés ☊
concevoir ☊ j’ai alors conçu le projet ☊
conscience ☊ j’acquérais une conscience plus attentive des autres ☊
exception ☊ vous ne pouvez pas faire une exception? ☊
mode ☊ on a souvent critiqué le mode de recrute- ment des juges ☊
honneur ☊ c’est un grand honneur de vous rencontrer ☊
fonctionner ☊ le processus fonctionne, et fonctionne bien ☊
version ☊ vous avez entendu les deux versions de l’incident ☊
règlement ☊ il existe déjà des règlements dans ce secteur ☊
régional ☊ il existe toujours deux taux régionaux ☊
au-delà ☊ la réalité va au-delà des concepts ☊
télévision ☊ elle t’a vu à la télévision ☊
retraite ☊ c’était un rocker à la retraite ☊
bientôt ☊ bientôt, je vous connaîtrai mieux que vous- même ☊
conclusion ☊ la conclusion du rapporteur semble raisonnable ☊
libération ☊ nous exigeons la libération de nos cama- rades ☊
exceptionnel ☊ le plan d’action est exceptionnel ☊
supplémentaire ☊ voilà un exemple supplémentaire ☊
édition ☊ c’est la fin de cette première édition d’informations ☊
leçon ☊ je reçois ma leçon d’armes à six heures ☊
après-midi ☊ j’ai passé l’après-midi avec des amis ☊
fier ☊ je suis très fière de mon héritage ☊
formule ☊ je garderai toujours cette formule ☊
résolution ☊ il est important que nous adoptions cette résolution ☊
constitution ☊ premièrement, nous devons respecter la constitution ☊
participation ☊ comment qualifieriez-vous votre participa- tion? ☊
évolution ☊ la rapidité de cette évolution n’est pas surprenante ☊
soi ☊ il s’agissait enfin d’être soi, rien que soi ☊
téléphone ☊ les téléphones ne marchent pas ☊
tradition ☊ il faut s’enraciner dans ses traditions ☊
concours ☊ vous avez gagné le concours? ☊
génération ☊ une nouvelle génération prend le pouvoir ☊
réflexion ☊ elle le surprend en pleine réflexion ☊
uniquement ☊ il a survécu uniquement avec la diète anticancéreuse ☊
station ☊ il a traîné dans la station toute la journée ☊
correspondre ☊ j’espère que nous correspondrons ☊
explication ☊ il doit y avoir une explication rationnelle ☊
publication ☊ vous pouvez parler de vos publications? ☊
consommation ☊ cela aura un impact sur la consommation ☊
reconnaissance ☊ les fêtes musulmanes n’avaient aucune reconnaissance officielle ☊
entretien ☊ je devais réaliser un entretien pour un mensuel ☊
division ☊ l’Irak disposait de trois divisions près de la frontière ☊
contexte ☊ comment tenez-vous compte du contexte social en thérapie? ☊
obligation ☊ nous avons une obligation morale de redresser les torts du passé ☊
séance ☊ elle se souvient d’une séance particulièrement pénible ☊
durée ☊ il faudrait alors augmenter la durée du travail ☊
représentation ☊ votre souci est la représentation des femmes ☊
fête ☊ c’est une fête privée ☊
réduction ☊ il parle aussi des réductions d’impôt ☊
coopération ☊ nous ne bénéficions pas toujours d’une coopération sérieuse de leur part ☊
contenu ☊ il faut réviser la réglementation quant au contenu francophone ☊
vision ☊ nous avons sur ce sujet une vision commune ☊
considérable ☊ nous avons réalisé des progrès considérables ☊
convention ☊ la convention relative aux droits de l’enfant ☊
prolonger ☊ quels sont les indicateurs d’une sécheresse prolongée? ☊
démontrer ☊ il ne démontre aucun signe de compassion envers ces travailleurs ☊
syndicat ☊ ça n’appartient pas au syndicat ☊
seconde ☊ au bout de quelques secondes tout reprend ☊
témoignage ☊ les contrôleurs aériens étudient les témoignages oculaires ☊
souci ☊ nos petits soucis ne sont pas importants ☊
conscient ☊ nous sommes conscients des exigences économiques ☊
notion ☊ par contre, je n’ai aucune notion de médecine ☊
traditionnel ☊ il faut maintenir des cultures traditionnelles ☊
trafic ☊ le week-end, en revanche, le trafic doit être normal ☊
métier ☊ c’est déjà plus qu’un métier, c’est une profession ☊
modification ☊ d’autres modifications sont aussi apportées à la convention ☊
définition ☊ je voudrais savoir quelle est sa définition d’égalité ☊
consulter ☊ je n’ai pas été consulté ☊
renseignement ☊ je cherche des renseignements sur la femme qui a été tuée ☊
fonctionnement ☊ laissez-moi vous expliquer le fonction- nement de ce système ☊
prévision ☊ l’économie mondiale a surpassé toutes les prévisions ☊
séparation ☊ la séparation tend à devenir une invasion ☊
révolution ☊ la révolution allemande était sans avenir ☊
prisonnier ☊ je viens demander la libération d’une prisonnière ☊
fer ☊ la grille de fer était ouverte ☊
calcul ☊ une erreur de calcul figurait dans votre facture ☊
enseignement ☊ c’est dans l’enseignement que j’ai acquis mes cheveux blancs ☊
dessus ☊ je mets mes pieds dessus ☊
instruction ☊ je ne reçois aucune instruction de l’industrie nucléaire ☊
réalisation ☊ un lancement d’opération demande la réalisation d’une action ☊
autorisation ☊ j’ai besoin d’une autorisation ☊
tort ☊ vous aviez raison, j’avais tort ☊
assurance ☊ tout mon argent sert à payer l’assurance médicale ☊
concret ☊ que proposez-vous comme solutions concrètes? ☊
saison ☊ l’automne, c’est la saison du football ☊
relier ☊ toutes les choses sont reliées. nous le savons ☊
consommateur ☊ les consommateurs en ressentent directementlesavantages– ☊
persuader ☊ il était persuadé que j’avais un talent ☊
concert ☊ ce soir, on va à un concert ☊
religion ☊ l’Islam est une religion de paix et de tolérance ☊
conséquent ☊ il semble, par conséquent, que nous soyons face à une contradiction ☊
dimension ☊ nous connaissions un univers à trois dimensions ☊
porte-parole ☊ je ne me sens porte-parole de personne ☊
présentation ☊ j’ai écouté avec intérêt la présentation de mon collègue ☊
vacance ☊ moi, j’ai interrompu mes vacances ☊
front ☊ le moustique vibrait autour de son front ☊
suspendre ☊ il faut suspendre la séance pour quelques instants ☊
commissaire ☊ excusez-moi, je vois que le commissaire vient d’arriver ☊
monétaire ☊ le travailleur désire une élévation de salaire monétaire ☊
réputation ☊ nous sommes fiers de notre réputation ☊
surveillance ☊ les caméras de surveillance l’ont bien vue ☊
conversation ☊ notre conversation a duré deux heures ☊
féliciter ☊ je voulais te féliciter pour cette victoire ☊
confusion ☊ j’ai cru mourir de confusion ☊
précision ☊ il faut une certaine précision dans la loi ☊
constant ☊ vous travailliez tous de façon constante ☊
contrairement ☊ contrairement à une idée couramment répandue ☊
pierre ☊ on nous lance des pierres par la fenêtre ☊
fortement ☊ encore une fois, j’insiste fortement ☊
phénomène ☊ je suis un phénomène, non? ☊
étonner ☊ évidemment, ça a étonné tout le monde ☊
contribution ☊ nous reconnaissons leur contribution dans le domaine médical ☊
tension ☊ parler pour briser la tension ☊
mentionner ☊ ces points ont déjà été mentionnés par le rapporteur ☊
exécution ☊ dans sa cellule, avant l’exécution, il en refuse les secours ☊
pension ☊ elle ira directement du camp en pension ☊
exploitation ☊ il s’agit d’une exploitation intellectuelle de l’enfant ☊
manifestation ☊ on en attendait des manifestations spectaculaires ☊
préoccupation ☊ je pense que c’est une préoccupation que nous partageons ☊
logement ☊ ils ont trouvé un logement et fait venir leur famille ☊
émotion ☊ je fis de mon émotion un événement ☊
confronter ☊ elle est confrontée à des défis plus nombreux ☊
observation ☊ j’ai trouvé l’observation astucieuse ☊
passion ☊ lirait-il avec passion les journaux? ☊
attentat ☊ il s’agit d’un attentat de la guérilla ☊
animer ☊ le vin suscitait des conversations animées ☊
distribution ☊ j’ai participé à un programme de distribution de petits déjeuners ☊
proportion ☊ la fréquence des agressions atteint des proportions alarmantes ☊
destruction ☊ votre salut est sa destruction ☊
critère ☊ selon quels critères ces traits sont-ils sélectionnés? ☊
réception ☊ les mêmes invités étaient présents à chaque réception ☊
conservateur ☊ dans les auteurs, y a un conservateur ☊
transmission ☊ cette transmission est vraiment excellente ☊
affronter ☊ j’ai dû affronter la terrible réalité ☊
fédération ☊ les fonctionnaires étaient convoqués par leurs fédérations ☊
médicament ☊ je crois en les médicaments génériques peu coûteux ☊
personnalité ☊ il était brillant et avait une riche personnalité ☊
prudence ☊ la prudence est la meilleure attitude à adopter ☊
liaison ☊ les liaisons ferroviaires ont été interrompues ☊
consultation ☊ après consultation confidentielle des professeurs ☊
contester ☊ l’art conteste le réel ☊
détermination ☊ il peut avoir sans doute des déterminations égoïstes ☊
congrès ☊ c’est lui qui préside le congrès ☊
considération ☊ j’aimerais que vous preniez en considération ma suggestion ☊
durable ☊ la transgenèse promeut une agriculture durable ☊
concept ☊ ce concept me réjouit, il est plein d’espoir ☊
scolaire ☊ je veux juste finir l’année scolaire avec mes amis ☊
interprétation ☊ vous pouvez être en désaccord avec mon interprétation ☊
raisonnable ☊ soyez raisonnable, rentrez vous reposer ☊
orientation ☊ je suis d’orientation homosexuelle ☊
secondaire ☊ quels types d’effets secondaires pourraient survenir? ☊
reporter ☊ nous pourrions avoir à reporter certaines choses ☊
distinction ☊ il y a une distinction sémantique importante à faire ☊
collaboration ☊ c’est cette collaboration qui a mené aux progrès ☊
consommer ☊ nous consommons des aliments génétique- ment modifiés ☊
conviction ☊ vous avez agi selon vos convictions ☊
évaluation ☊ il faudrait procéder à une évaluation avant de le faire ☊
installation ☊ on accordera une très grande importance aux installations ☊
provisoire ☊ son fils était maintenu en détention provisoire ☊
trouble ☊ la cause de ces troubles reste mal connue ☊
prime ☊ ils extorquent chaque jour une prime de protection ☊
occupation ☊ lire et faire l’amour sont ses occupations préférées ☊
conception ☊ c’est notre conception de la politesse ☊
satisfaction ☊ il rougit de satisfaction modeste ☊
collège ☊ je n’ai jamais été au collège, j’étais trop pauvre ☊
explosion ☊ une autre explosion a eu lieu presque au même moment ☊
commande ☊ dès ce jour nous vous passons commande pour cet ouvrage ☊
orienter ☊ il orientera les antennes à 140 degrés ☊
diffusion ☊ la diffusion débridée d’armes crée de nouvelles menaces ☊
indice ☊ cet indice était d’ailleurs inutile ☊
promotion ☊ on a un budget pour de la promotion ☊
section ☊ il y a aussi une section en français ☊
chanson ☊ je pense que toutes les chansons sont plaisantes à chanter ☊
connexion ☊ il y a donc une connexion profonde entre science et technologie ☊
option ☊ il ne leur reste donc qu’une option ☊
profession ☊ vous faites honte à votre profession! ☊
forcément ☊ les deux ne sont pas forcément liées ☊
autonome ☊ mon corps est autonome. il ne m’écoute pas ☊
électronique ☊ un message électronique m’informe que le code est erroné ☊
là-dessus ☊ j’aimerais connaître son opinion là-dessus ☊
merveilleux ☊ je vous souhaite une merveilleuse journée ☊
précaution ☊ t’as pris tes précautions? ☊
rédaction ☊ j’ai terminé la rédaction de ma thèse ☊
composition ☊ le roman se développe comme une composition musicale ☊
accusation ☊ il s’agit d’une accusation très grave ☊
invitation ☊ nous lui enverrons bien sûr une invitation ☊
comparaison ☊ il n’y a pas de comparaison avec l’Afrique ☊
constitutionnel ☊ je suis un praticien du droit constitutionnel ☊
contrainte ☊ les banques ont été contraintes de fermer leurs guichets ☊
immigration ☊ son passeport portait un cachet d’immigration ☊
tonne ☊ ils mangent des millions de tonnes de poisson ☊
cérémonie ☊ je participai pendant une heure à une cérémonie sacrée ☊
ambition ☊ je n’avais aucune ambition d’écrire des livres ☊
sanction ☊ le Congrès américain vote des sanctions contre l’Afrique du Sud ☊
adversaire ☊ on élimine son adversaire en le touchant ☊
circulation ☊ la circulation des trains locaux a été suspendue ☊
cotisation ☊ les cotisations doivent augmenter ☊
affirmation ☊ j’ai été étonnée de cette affirmation ☊
destination ☊ quelle est votre destination rêvée? ☊
fabrication ☊ après ces deux échecs, la fabrication fut abandonnée ☊
inflation ☊ l’inflation est en train de devenir un problème ☊
transition ☊ la transition a démobilisé les forces sociales ☊
adoption ☊ je propose l’adoption de cette motion ☊
session ☊ il y a seulement eu une session de débriefing ☊
transformation ☊ la recherche scientifique est constamment en transformation ☊
discrimination ☊ ils ont toujours été victime de discrimination ☊
autonomie ☊ nous voulons conserver notre autonomie ☊
invoquer ☊ le gouvernement tentera d’invoquer deux excuses ☊
contradiction ☊ il y a une contradiction entre les deux ☊
maîtriser ☊ il fallait aussi démontrer qu’on maîtrisait deux langues étrangères ☊
concentration ☊ il perd sa concentration, donc son sens ☊
téléphonique ☊ le service téléphonique est un lien de sécurité ☊
remise ☊ c’est la remise en ordre du clan au pouvoir ☊
personnellement ☊ j’en ai fait personnellement l’expérience ☊
entrepreneur ☊ l’entrepreneur et le marchand détruisent la forêt ☊
exposition ☊ ça sera ta meilleure exposition ☊
continent ☊ le continent africain souffre de tous les maux ☊
fusion ☊ ceci renforcera notre fusion organique ☊
innovation ☊ les entreprises maintiennent leurs efforts d’innovation ☊
sélection ☊ notons que la sélection, dans ce contexte, signifie un tri ☊
confondre ☊ je confonds peut-être, avec d’autres bourses ☊
honnête ☊ c’est un homme juste et honnête ☊
fondation ☊ les fondations seront conçues après étude du sol ☊
apparition ☊ l’araignée a fait une nouvelle apparition ☊
allusion ☊ le texte auquel vous faites allusion date de 1989 ☊
délégation ☊ notre délégation a été accueillie à l’aéroport ☊
champion ☊ il deviendra un champion en un rien de temps ☊
téléphoner ☊ j’ai essayé de vous téléphoner chez vous ☊
préparation ☊ un document à ce sujet est en préparation ☊
possession ☊ il était en possession de matériel d’intérêt ☊
rejet ☊ le Soudan réaffirme son rejet absolu des menaces ☊
collaborateur ☊ je remercie donc tous les collaborateurs ☊
révolutionnaire ☊ je veux mourir en révolutionnaire ☊
midi ☊ mon père rentre pour le repas de midi ☊
circonscription ☊ je viens d’une circonscription qui repose sur l’industrie de la forêt ☊
horizon ☊ mes yeux parcoururent cet horizon désert ☊
convoquer ☊ vous serez convoquée au commissariat ☊
prévention ☊ nous faisons de la prévention auprès des jeunes enfants ☊
conforme ☊ la construction était conforme aux plans produits ☊
intégration ☊ les immigrants ont payé leur intégration au prix fort ☊
accueil ☊ l’émission a reçu un très bon accueil ☊
indication ☊ suis mes indications à la lettre ☊
profil ☊ il n’a pas le profil du Père Noël ☊
contemporain ☊ ce n’était pas un langage contemporain ☊
constamment ☊ notre corps bouge constamment ☊
faculté ☊ sa faculté de travail est énorme ☊
suppression ☊ Lucent avait annoncé la suppression de 900 emplois ☊
gare ☊ on retrouve le mec à la gare ☊
restriction ☊ nous sommes aussi en faveur de cette restriction ☊
civilisation ☊ on cherchait des signes de civilisation ☊
législation ☊ une législation européenne serait libérale par définition ☊
chômeur ☊ je me suis retrouvé plus ou moins chômeur ☊
condamnation ☊ le jury doit prononcer sa condamnation vendredi ☊
expansion ☊ on est dans une ère d’expansion ☊
correspondant ☊ pas un envoyé spécial mais un correspon- dant permanent ☊
répartition ☊ je suis pour la répartition des tâches ☊
compétition ☊ la compétition est donc très ouverte et féroce ☊
progression ☊ ces capacités sont en faible progression ☊
antérieur ☊ j’ai connu le système judiciaire antérieur ☊
coordination ☊ la coordination est considérée comme un problème de gestion ☊
quête ☊ au lycée, la quête de popularité est une guerre ☊
abandon ☊ c’est ce qu’on appelle un abandon de poste ☊
revêtir ☊ on revêt les nouvelles lunettes de soleil ☊
acquisition ☊ nous ne souhaitons ni fusion ni acquisition ☊
tranche ☊ il tient une tranche serrée dans sa main ☊
souverain ☊ ce sera le 66e séjour du souverain pontife à l’étranger ☊
repousser ☊ elle m’a repoussée, elle s’est jetée sur l’herbe ☊
adaptation ☊ je fais surtout des adaptations d’auteurs étrangers ☊
imagination ☊ mon imagination folle m’a trompée ☊
coalition ☊ un soldat de la coalition a été blessé dans l’opération ☊
embarquer ☊ les hommes chantaient en embarquant sur les navires anglais ☊
intéressé ☊ je ne m’étais jamais vraiment intéressé à la question ☊
formidable ☊ j’ai fait quelques rencontres formidables ☊
consentir ☊ les syndicats ont consenti une réduction des salaires ☊
contradictoire ☊ la colonisation française fut un processus contradictoire ☊
détenu ☊ le pourcentage de détenus séropositifs est très élevé ☊
révision ☊ il y aura une révision périodique du régime ☊
trimestre ☊ les perspectives sont bonnes pour le troisième trimestre ☊
agression ☊ les agressions contre les femmes ont augmenté ☊
partage ☊ la frontière régie jusqu’au partage de l’ombre et de la lumière ☊
description ☊ nous commençons par une brève description de mon père ☊
accrocher ☊ les manifestants ont accroché une pancarte ☊
répétition ☊ on recommence les répétitions ce soir ☊
diminution ☊ les stocks de poissons sont en diminution, voire en disparition ☊
collection ☊ j’ai une collection des lettres inédites de Freud ☊
privatisation ☊ la privatisation des entreprises du Kosovo a enfin commencé ☊
correspondance ☊ il avait brûlé un tas de correspondances, de carnets de notes ☊
violation ☊ cela constitue une violation de sa probation ☊
compensation ☊ nous avons offert une compensation aux provinces qui ont perdu de l’argent ☊
combinaison ☊ il était le seul à avoir la combinaison et tu l’as tué ☊
soucier ☊ tu n’as pas à te soucier de tes manières ici ☊
traduction ☊ alors, lis la traduction ☊
compréhension ☊ je vous suis reconnaissant de votre compréhension ☊
réglementation ☊ ces réglementations échappent au contrôle des parlementaires ☊
illusion ☊ ne nous faisons pas d’illusions ☊
clôture ☊ la clôture est trop haute ☊
télécommunication ☊ le secteur des télécommunications a connu la plus forte hausse ☊
désaccord ☊ ces désaccords constituent une tension bénéfique ☊
honorer ☊ c’était un soldat de Rome. honorez sa mémoire ☊
recouvrir ☊ la Terre est recouverte d’eau ☊
spectateur ☊ les spectateurs s’enfuient épouvantés ☊
succession ☊ c’est une succession de catastrophes ☊
ambitieux ☊ les socialistes appuient un plan ambitieux ☊
consentement ☊ il n’y a pas consentement unanime ☊
considérablement ☊ nous proposons de réduire considérablement les impôts ☊
introduction ☊ nous ne pouvons accepter l’introduction d’amendements ☊
vaincre ☊ nous sommes nés pour vaincre ☊
pétition ☊ je voudrais déposer cette pétition ☊
renseigner ☊ renseigne-moi, je veux savoir ☊
ordonnance ☊ le policier ignore si l’ordonnance est encore en vigueur ☊
rayon ☊ un rayon de lune traversait la chambre ☊
transaction ☊ le montant de la transaction n’a pas été dévoilé ☊
économiste ☊ je ne connais pas un seul économiste ☊
démonstration ☊ il a répondu par une démonstration de force ☊
infraction ☊ ceux qui commettent des infractions doivent payer ☊
collaborer ☊ ce groupe de travail a collaboré avec toutes sortes de spécialistes ☊
monopole ☊ nul n’a le monopole des bonnes idées ☊
championnat ☊ elle a participé à 15 championnats canadiens en neuf ans ☊
pourcentage ☊ elles calculent les pourcentages sur leurs profits ☊
mélanger ☊ il mélangeait un peu les dates ☊
encontre ☊ tu ne peux pas aller à l’encontre de sa personnalité ☊
syndical ☊ le mouvement syndical devra lui aussi être aidé ☊
sagesse ☊ j’ai profité énormément de sa sagesse ☊
objection ☊ il n’y pas d’objections de votre part ☊
correction ☊ alors j’ai fait cette correction ☊
vocation ☊ c’est là qu’il trouva sa vocation ☊
nomination ☊ j’ai été très heureux d’apprendre votre nomination ☊
tantôt ☊ des voix tantôt masculines, tantôt féminines ☊
compagnon ☊ il invitait souvent des compagnons de son âge à venir ☊
opérationnel ☊ tous les systèmes sont opérationnels ☊
enregistrement ☊ pour moi, les enregistrements falsifient la psychanalyse ☊
fondement ☊ l’avenir reposait sur ces fondements ☊
élimination ☊ il avait programmé l’élimination des paysans ☊
loger ☊ nous savons maintenant où ils se logent ☊
classement ☊ tes classements aux courses ont été excellents l’an dernier ☊
conducteur ☊ le conducteur a été tué sur le coup ☊
pollution ☊ il y a des risques importants de pollution ☊
attribution ☊ certaines attributions en matière nucléaire relèvent encore des états ☊
dissimuler ☊ l’homme semble dissimuler un passé secret ☊
chronique ☊ c’est un mal chronique auquel il va falloir s’attaquer ☊
rémunération ☊ comment jugez-vous la rémunération des dirigeants français ☊
touchant ☊ c’est un personnage très touchant ☊
vérification ☊ arrêtez-le au coin pour vérification ☊
routier ☊ nous avons besoin d’un réseau routier continental ☊
échéance ☊ le contrat arrive à échéance dans quelques mois ☊
citation ☊ j’aimerai mentionner quelques citations ☊
reconstruction ☊ après notre victoire, la reconstruction sera très rapide ☊
francophone ☊ nous devons parler français avec les francophones ☊
extension ☊ on craint surtout l’extension de la guerre civile ☊
anonyme ☊ on parle d’une adresse anonyme sur l’Internet ☊
additionnel ☊ elle n’a pas besoin de fonds additionnels ☊
consensus ☊ il faut obtenir un vaste consensus ☊
mondialisation ☊ je suis pour une mondialisation avec des règles éthiques ☊
conventionnel ☊ ces missiles étaient équipés de têtes conventionnelles ☊
interrogation ☊ je laisse toutes ces interrogations à votre réflexion ☊
accentuer ☊ la méfiance entre salariés et employeurs s’accentue ☊
contracter ☊ elles ont contracté la maladie ☊
centrale ☊ ce devait être la plus grande centrale électrique au gaz naturel ☊
allumer ☊ allumons la télé ☊
mépris ☊ je n’ai plus que du mépris pour elle ☊
continuité ☊ nous sommes conscients de la continuité de cet effort ☊
conquête ☊ il rêve de conquêtes militaires ☊
permission ☊ avec votre permission, je me retire ☊
conquérir ☊ tu dois conquérir la foule ... pour conquérir ta liberté ☊
reproduction ☊ j’ai une superbe collection de reproductions ☊
détention ☊ il existe des règles sur la détention de prisonniers ☊
inscription ☊ c’est quoi, l’inscription, sur votre casque? ☊
consécutif ☊ pour la seconde année consécutive, la croissance sera négative ☊
institutionnel ☊ là, plus aucun lieu institutionnel ne les protège ☊
confédération ☊ les quatre confédérations ont arrêté leur décision mardi ☊
quiconque ☊ je donnerais ma chemise à quiconque en aurait besoin ☊
projection ☊ il y avait des projections sur un écran ☊
suggestion ☊ cette suggestion enchanta le directeur ☊
corruption ☊ la population souffre de la corruption des politiciens ☊
référer ☊ je vous réfère à notre défense ☊
obéir ☊ il n’obéit à aucune loi ☊
discrétion ☊ elle était connue pour son absolue discrétion ☊
identification ☊ il n’a pas de papiers d’identification ☊
aspiration ☊ nous devons répondre aux aspirations de ces pays ☊
exclusion ☊ la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale sont en grave augmentation ☊
tentation ☊ des tentations lui revinrent à l’esprit ☊
continu ☊ vous êtes fier de ce succès continu? ☊
chantier ☊ je vais louer du matériel de chantier ☊
inspection ☊ je dois faire une inspection sur place très minutieuse ☊
convertir ☊ vous vous êtes converti, vous avez changé d’idée ☊
révélation ☊ ce livre a été pour moi une révélation ☊
dépendant ☊ en amour, vous serez dépendant, heureux ou malheureux ☊
brancher ☊ ils n’étaient pas branchés sur le réseau ☊
concession ☊ toute négociation est faite de concessions mutuelles ☊
assassinat ☊ quiconque meurt de faim meurt d’un assassinat ☊
domination ☊ il faut craindre une domination américaine excessive ☊
abord ☊ ils vivent aux abords de Madrid dans leurs caravanes ☊
lune ☊ le soleil se couche, la lune se lève ☊
mention ☊ on n’a même pas fait mention du problème ☊
emprisonner ☊ vous avez été harcelé et emprisonné pour vos opinions ☊
raisonnement ☊ le livre explique en détail ce raisonnement assez simple ☊
monstre ☊ vous êtes bien le monstre que j’ai créé ☊
légende ☊ je lisais des contes et légendes mythologiques ☊
démission ☊ le conseil de direction veut ta démission sous 30 jours ☊
contredire ☊ j’aimerais que vous le contredisiez ☊
colonie ☊ l’esclavage a été aboli dans les colonies françaises en 1848 ☊
désordre ☊ il y a du désordre dans la cuisine ☊
conformer ☊ cet objectif est conforme au mandat ☊
dépression ☊ il ne se remettra pas de sa dernière dépression ☊
contestation ☊ il n’y a aucune contestation à cet égard ☊
inconvénient ☊ c’était là un inconvénient que je ne pouvais éviter ☊
inspiration ☊ j’ai eu l’inspiration pour faire cette peinture ☊
candidature ☊ ma candidature ne pouvait pas être considérée ☊
armement ☊ l’industrie des armements avait une importance ☊
conférer ☊ ce statut nous confère des privilèges inaliénables ☊
interpeller ☊ enfin, cinq personnes ont été interpellées ☊
pavillon ☊ il m’emmena bavarder dans le pavillon de la piscine ☊
sensation ☊ il y a une sensation de flottement quand tu cours ☊
répression ☊ la répression entraîne un surcroît d’activisme ☊
maîtrise ☊ la maîtrise de la douleur semblait être l’autre problème ☊
arbitrage ☊ l’arbitrage peut être long et coûteux ☊
réparation ☊ les travaux de réparation ont été arrêtés ☊
solitude ☊ il vivait dans la solitude ☊
composante ☊ certaines composantes de son environnement sont plastiques ☊
estimation ☊ c’est une estimation prudente ☊
mutation ☊ il peut identifier une mutation chez les patients affectés ☊
renouvellement ☊ nous appuyons le renouvellement de la licence de la station ☊
multinational ☊ on n’est pas une entreprise multinationale ☊
empreinte ☊ la police a retrouvé des empreintes ☊
attachement ☊ il éprouva une sorte d’attachement pour ce vieillard ☊
motivation ☊ cet assassinat n’aurait pas de motivations politiques ☊
protestation ☊ j’ai reçu des lettres de protestation ☊
environnemental ☊ les questions environnementales transcendent les frontières ☊
colonel ☊ le colonel voudrait vous voir immédiatement ☊
bâton ☊ elles sont armées de bâtons ☊
solitaire ☊ vous avez une vie plutôt solitaire ☊
suspension ☊ Pyongyang confirme publiquement la suspension des tirs de missiles ☊
publicitaire ☊ nous n’avons pratiquement pas de budget publicitaire ☊
reconstruire ☊ on a donc reconstruit la planète ☊
soucieux ☊ j’en suis soucieux mais non surpris ☊
coïncider ☊ avec Caïn, la première révolte coïncide avec le premier crime ☊
contaminer ☊ j’ai l’impression d’être contaminé. c’est répugnant ☊
tirage ☊ vous finirez par présenter le tirage du loto ☊
perception ☊ ça ne correspond pas à ma perception de la ville ☊
fiction ☊ ce livre est bien une fiction ☊
imposition ☊ il veut un taux d’imposition uniforme ☊
répercussion ☊ le transport a des répercussions sur tous les aspects de notre vie ☊
canon ☊ ils nous ont attaqués au canon à eau et au gaz lacrymogène ☊
cohésion ☊ tant que cette situation durera, la cohésion ne sera jamais atteinte ☊
interruption ☊ elle parlait sans interruption, d’un air raisonnable ☊
prélèvement ☊ un prélèvement est, en réalité, une taxe ☊
logiciel ☊ il vous faudra peut-être réinstaller votre logiciel ☊
renvoi ☊ il allait demander ton renvoi de la police ☊
affrontement ☊ il y a eu des affrontements dans les rues ☊
compassion ☊ nous avons toujours réagi avec compassion ☊
barrage ☊ de nombreux barrages ont été érigés par la police ☊
conjoncture ☊ la conjoncture économique n’est plus la même ☊
étendue ☊ il fut surpris de l’étendue de son savoir ☊
assise ☊ l’équité est l’une des assises fondamentales ☊
deuxièmement ☊ deuxièmement, ce n’est pas ma faute ☊
intervenant ☊ j’ai été un intervenant de notre système de justice ☊
propagation ☊ vous vous acheminez vers une propagation de votre théorie? ☊
implication ☊ ceci peut avoir d’énormes implications ☊
reflet ☊ mes livres sont le reflet de mes propres expériences ☊
requête ☊ la requête iranienne bloque les négociations ☊
manipulation ☊ la manipulation génétique n’est pas une bonne chose ☊
confus ☊ je suis très confus, je ne sais pas pourquoi ☊
expédition ☊ je n’ai jamais regretté une seule expédition ☊
reconstituer ☊ je dois donc reconstituer des réserves ☊
chant ☊ nous allons prendre des cours de chant à domicile ☊
démentir ☊ la Maison Blanche a démenti cette nouvelle version ☊
touche ☊ elle appuie sur une touche. allo? ☊
confirmation ☊ les syndicats veulent une confirmation écrite ☊
rationnel ☊ il y a une explication rationnelle à tout cela ☊
différend ☊ nous venons de régler le différend qui nous opposait ☊
portion ☊ les pannes ont frappé de larges portions du sud de Moscou ☊
allocation ☊ il dirigeait l’allocation des ressources ☊
spéculation ☊ la fièvre de la spéculation a produit les mariages d’argent ☊
décéder ☊ une vieille dame est décédée pendant qu’elle dormait ☊
enquêter ☊ tu veux vraiment enquêter sur lui? ☊
invention ☊ le calendrier est une invention humaine ☊
audition ☊ on a assisté aux auditions ☊
trône ☊ nous sommes des auxiliaires du trône pontifical ☊
justification ☊ on ne saurait trouver de justification au terrorisme ☊
conservation ☊ quelles mesures de conservation peuvent être prises ☊
manifestant ☊ les manifestants ont fait monter la pression ☊
masquer ☊ le brouillard descendit des montagnes, masquant le coucher de soleil ☊
dorénavant ☊ j’écrirai dorénavant sur les deux côtés de la page ☊
franchise ☊ vous parlez avec une grande franchise ☊
confession ☊ la confession de mes fautes me permet de recommencer ☊
suspens ☊ trop de questions vont rester en suspens ☊
dégradation ☊ il vient de subir une nouvelle dégradation ☊
attester ☊ comme l’attesteront les amis qui me connaissent bien ☊
ruiner ☊ maintenant je suis ruiné. je suis divorcé ☊
invasion ☊ personne ne sait exactement combien l’invasion de l’Irak va coûter ☊
soupçon ☊ elle l’examina avec soupçon ☊
concerter ☊ l’occasion de nous concerter avec nos groupes ☊
conversion ☊ pouvez-vous expliquer votre notion de conversion psychique? ☊
transitoire ☊ il y a installé l’administration transitoire ☊
apport ☊ cite-moi un seul apport positif de la technologie ☊
échelon ☊ j’ai tenté de grimper encore un échelon, pour lui échapper ☊
fonctionnel ☊ vous savez, tout est fonctionnel ☊
suivi ☊ il n’y a pas assez de suivi psychiatrique et sanitaire en prison ☊
variation ☊ les variations peuvent être compensées ☊
groupement ☊ j’étais dans toutes sortes de groupements ☊
modernisation ☊ il va nous amener à poursuivre notre modernisation ☊
restauration ☊ la restauration emploie beaucoup de jeunes ☊
spontané ☊ sois spontanée pour une fois dans ta vie ☊
concilier ☊ j’arriverai à concilier plaisir et nécessité ☊
indemnisation ☊ jamais une période d’indemnisation n’a été aussi longue ☊
portable ☊ j’achèterai un portable et je t’appellerai ☊
qualification ☊ on n’a pas passé les qualifications ☊
composant ☊ c’est une organisation politique avec un forte composante terroriste ☊
économiquement ☊ ce sont des régions qui actuellement explosent économiquement ☊
frappe ☊ les frappes aériennes ne vont résoudre aucun problème ☊
façade ☊ la façade est formée par le massif ☊
isolement ☊ vous avez été maintenu quatorze ans en isolement ☊
appartenance ☊ le sentiment d’appartenance doit être entretenu ☊
constructif ☊ trouvez une facon constructive de vous améliorer ☊
mobilisation ☊ rapidement la mobilisation se construit dans la communauté éducative ☊
récession ☊ si on parle de récession, les gens n’achètent plus ☊
convaincant ☊ tu as été convaincant à la télé aujourd’hui ☊
léguer ☊ il aurait dû me léguer la maison tout entière ☊
nationalité ☊ il avait la possibilité de choisir la nationalité française ☊
erroné ☊ cette idée est complètement erronée ☊
réconciliation ☊ une Europe unie a besoin de cette réconciliation ☊
aviation ☊ l’aviation israélienne avait mené une série de raids ☊
trahison ☊ c’était rien, juste une petite trahison ☊
os ☊ je jette un os à un chien ☊
dictionnaire ☊ nous avons développé un dictionnaire assez élaboré ☊
contingent ☊ c’est le plus fort contingent d’étudiants étrangers ☊
inconscient ☊ après cela, je suis resté inconscient pendant 24 heures ☊
monument ☊ ce devait être un monument aux morts ☊
rénovation ☊ les travaux de transformation et de rénovation iront également bon train ☊
controverse ☊ il y a beaucoup de controverses au sujet des châtiments corporels ☊
médiocre ☊ pire encore, il est médiocre et inefficace ☊
opposant ☊ mais les opposants sont sceptiques ☊
provocation ☊ c’est de la provocation indue, non souhaitable et injustifiée ☊
réticence ☊ je ne ressens pas de réticence de la part des auteurs français ☊
colonial ☊ la Suisse n’a pas de passé colonial ☊
pourparler ☊ on va bientôt participer à ces pourparlers ☊
béton ☊ les murs étaient en béton ☊
indifférent ☊ apparemment, je lui suis complètement indifférente ☊
teneur ☊ il n’a révélé la teneur exacte de sa conversa- tion ☊
mécontent ☊ je regrette que vous soyez mécontent mais je ne puis rien y faire ☊
perpétuer ☊ ces traditions se perpétuent au Moyen Âge ☊
surcroît ☊ la motivation financière venait de surcroît ☊
nationaliste ☊ qu’est-ce qu’on veut comme nationalistes? ☊
confidentiel ☊ soyez attentif, ce message est confidentiel ☊
sanctionner ☊ la décision a été sanctionnée par le secrétaire général des Nations Unies ☊
admiration ☊ j’ai de l’admiration pour cet homme ☊
banal ☊ la situation est devenue presque banale ☊
distorsion ☊ la distorsion peut réduire la durée de cet intervalle ☊
limitation ☊ il y a des limitations d’âge ☊
contacter ☊ comment puis-je vous contacter? ☊
commissariat ☊ le commissariat local a été chargé de l’enquête ☊
confrontation ☊ comprendre n’est possible qu’après la confrontation ☊
appréciation ☊ les courses à ski exigent une appréciation réfléchie du terrain ☊
méfiance ☊ il refusait les médicaments toujours par méfiance ☊
extraction ☊ ce projet d’extraction minière constitue une agréable occasion de développement ☊
stabilisation ☊ la stabilisation du fonds est primordiale ☊
mutuellement ☊ ils se sont traités mutuellement de criminels de guerre ☊
légion ☊ la légion remplit vaillamment sa mission ☊
affection ☊ l’affection grandit par l’épreuve ☊
économiser ☊ cela permettrait d’économiser beaucoup d’argent ☊
hésitation ☊ je n’ai aucune hésitation à lui parler ☊
cohérence ☊ il faut assurer une cohérence entre les objectifs et les actions ☊
semestre ☊ ils faisaient un semestre d’intégration ☊
moine ☊ il vit modestement, comme un moine ☊
modéré ☊ j’espère que vous êtes modéré dans vos habitudes ☊
polémique ☊ c’est vrai que j’aime la polémique, le débat d’idées ☊
confiant ☊ vous êtes malgré tout confiant? ☊
delà ☊ mais je n’irai pas au delà ☊
évasion ☊ il lui parla longuement de l’évasion ☊
ironie ☊ son ironie me fit souffrir mille morts ☊
substitution ☊ il y a la substitution du dialogue homme/machine au dialogue homme/femme ☊
parer ☊ parez les équipements de sauvetage ☊
mensuel ☊ il touchait un salaire mensuel de 70.000 francs ☊
report ☊ nous sommes contre le report des élections ☊
repasser ☊ si je te dérange je peux repasser ☊
prochainement ☊ prévoyez-vous d’autres séries de concert prochainement? ☊
réglementaire ☊ il démantèle la structure réglementaire de la loi actuellement en vigueur ☊
contrôleur ☊ les contrôleurs en grève ont obtenu jeudi soir satisfaction ☊
conjugal ☊ ils vivent dans une relation conjugale ☊
renier ☊ tu renies ton passé, notre amour, TA fille ☊
juridiction ☊ la haute juridiction a mis sa décision en délibéré ☊
prostitution ☊ on légalise la prostitution ☊
bouton ☊ elle pressa le bouton qui commande l’ouverture de la porte ☊
immobile ☊ je restais là, immobile ☊
véhiculer ☊ je peux véhiculer ça sans aucun problème ☊
tendresse ☊ la femme a plus de tendresse que l’homme ☊
controversé ☊ des problèmes difficiles et controversés, mais tout aussi urgents ☊
navigation ☊ la navigation sur le Danube est bloquée depuis 18 mois ☊
frustration ☊ cela ne va pas sans frustration chez moi ☊
gendarmerie ☊ ils ont aussitôt alerté la gendarmerie ☊
ironique ☊ il a un sourire ironique et satisfait ☊
sonore ☊ il éclata d’un rire sonore ☊
déclin ☊ leur nombre est en déclin, mais ils sont encore assez nombreux ☊
coton ☊ l’industrie du coton y est une source majeure de pollution ☊
fraction ☊ tu fais une fraction de ce que tu suis ☊
conditionnel ☊ le meurtrier pourra demander une libération conditionnelle ☊
bosser ☊ j’avais bossé dessus toute la nuit ☊
délibération ☊ lisez la transcription des délibérations ☊
saisonnier ☊ le tourisme est une industrie saisonnière ☊
merveille ☊ je suis une merveille de la nature ☊
démon ☊ les démons aussi ont la foi ☊
bravo ☊ j’ai de bonnes nouvelles. bravo. vos appels ont porté leurs fruits ☊
libéralisation ☊ la libéralisation économique est désormais quasiment achevée ☊
complot ☊ je n’aime pas les complots, les mystères ☊
borner ☊ nous nous bornons à faire notre travail ☊
soumission ☊ le foulard symbolise la soumission à Dieu ☊
continuellement ☊ je dors continuellement, et j’ai de la fièvre ☊
consigne ☊ il rappelle quelques consignes générales ☊
harmonie ☊ nous devons travailler ensemble en parfaite harmonie ☊
blond ☊ elle avait de jolis cheveux blonds ☊
félicitation ☊ nous recevons de nombreuses lettres de félicitations ☊
fixation ☊ le peintre procède alors à une fixation ☊
encadrement ☊ le personnel d’encadrement des ateliers est réduit ☊
incomber ☊ ce rôle leur incombe maintenant ☊
retombée ☊ je n’ai pas eu de mauvaises retombées ☊
concrètement ☊ je vous demande concrètement si vous allez prendre des mesures sérieuses ☊
enchaîner ☊ tout semble s’enchaîner dans cette sinistre marche des événements ☊
ratification ☊ le processus de ratification n’est pas mort ☊
emplacement ☊ les emplacements de camping sont séparés ☊
spécification ☊ il convient alors de respecter les spécifications supplémentaires ☊
documentation ☊ j’écris aussi des documentations en français ☊
harmoniser ☊ il harmonise les règles ☊
accumulation ☊ il y a de dangereuses accumulations de neige ☊
essor ☊ cette ville a pris un nouvel essor économique et touristique ☊
rébellion ☊ la rébellion va éclater, des gouvernments vont tomber! ☊
désignation ☊ une désignation rapide et positive est nécessaire ☊
conformité ☊ on a un problème de conformité au niveau des registres ☊
réconcilier ☊ la mère et le fils se réconcilient ☊
aveu ☊ je considère votre silence comme un aveu ☊
perturbation ☊ la circulation n’a pas connu d’importantes perturbations ☊
brouiller ☊ le récit des confessions brouille tout ☊
illustration ☊ les illustrations sont originales ☊
influer ☊ chaque vie, influe sur les autres ☊
multiplication ☊ j’avais prédit une multiplication de travail pour l’automne ☊
camoufler ☊ certaines araignées changent leurs couleurs pour se camoufler ☊
diamant ☊ c’est le plus beau diamant du monde ☊
figer ☊ le pauvre animal resta figé sur place ☊
configuration ☊ la configuration institutionnelle rendrait une partition très difficile ☊
implantation ☊ quelle est votre stratégie d’implantation? ☊
vêtir ☊ c’était un vieil homme, vêtu bourgeoisement ☊
singe ☊ ils imitent le cri des singes ☊
fourniture ☊ l’accord prévoit la fourniture de 3 millions de tonnes de pétrole ☊
borne ☊ je vous ai affirmé notre admiration sans bornes ☊
dévouer ☊ elle se dévoua à la gloire de son ami ☊
retenue ☊ je me suis racontée sans aucune retenue ☊
dénonciation ☊ la dénonciation ne doit pas être acide ou sarcastique ☊
connecter ☊ tous les pays sont connectés à Internet ☊
forger ☊ il nous faut forger des concepts inconcevables ☊
annulation ☊ l’annulation est due à la défection de certains partenaires ☊
chirurgien ☊ les chirurgiens disent qu’il n’a pas souffert ☊
médiation ☊ les tentatives américaines de médiation ont continué ☊
jadis ☊ jadis, nous étions des esclaves ☊
inexistant ☊ la coopération entre pays voisins était quasiment inexistante ☊
concéder ☊ le dollar a concédé une partie du terrain gagné ☊
renfermer ☊ c’est un homme renfermé et primitif, mais profondément loyal ☊
traditionnellement ☊ traditionnellement, le cadre est un manager ☊
mécontentement ☊ les exemples de mécontentement sont nombreux et variés ☊
proportionnel ☊ dans le système proportionnel, chaque vote a la même valeur ☊
convoi ☊ de quel hangar part le convoi? ☊
équation ☊ cette quantité se précise dans une équation ☊
micro ☊ venez donc parler dans le micro ☊
continental ☊ nous avons besoin d’un réseau routier continental ☊
anglo-saxon ☊ c’est un humour plus anglo-saxon que français ☊
détente ☊ ce n’est pas un week-end de détente ☊
questionner ☊ elle me questionnait sans cesse ☊
couramment ☊ elle parlait couramment deux autres langues aussi ☊
exploration ☊ rien ne vaut l’exploration du terrain ☊
caresser ☊ embrassez-moi et caressez-moi, mon cher époux ☊
précipitation ☊ la précipitation est rarement une bonne conseillère ☊
affectation ☊ il bâilla avec affectation ☊
enclin ☊ je suis enclin à les laisser pourrir ☊
justesse ☊ la question de la justesse se pose ☊
rente ☊ l’accumulation des rentes est funeste pour le monde occidental ☊
accélération ☊ l’accélération de la mondialisation économique ☊
vulgaire ☊ tu es vulgaire ☊
obsession ☊ je suis devenue son obsession ☊
exciter ☊ je suis très excitée d’aller voter ☊
munition ☊ j’ai acheté toutes les munitions que je voulais ☊
résident ☊ j’ai rencontré presque tous les résidents ☊
réglementer ☊ une drogue est plus ou moins réglementée ☊
ajourner ☊ je suis prête à ajourner le débat ☊
détérioration ☊ la poste vous dédommagera de la détérioration des colis ☊
confiner ☊ le plasma reste confiné à la surface du solide ☊
allégement ☊ il a effectué un allégement général des impôts ☊
concertation ☊ il faut travailler ensemble plus, en concertation ☊
interaction ☊ on est en interaction avec les membres de l’équipe des émissions ☊
synonyme ☊ la Communauté européenne n’est plus synonyme de l’Europe ☊
agitation ☊ il semble indifférent à l’agitation dont il est cause ☊
harmonisation ☊ il y aura aussi un régime d’harmonisation des lois environnementales ☊
provisoirement ☊ je décidai provisoirement de m’en contenter ☊
compression ☊ toutes les compressions ont eu un prix très élevé ☊
exprès ☊ je ne le fais pas exprès ou plutôt ce n’est pas conscient ☊