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1945 罰 trừng phạt . . .
1945 伐 thảo phạt . . .
to punish; penalty, punishment, fine phạt



OXF3000N tung ra khắp nơi truyền rộng rãi phát thanh quảng bá broadcast
OXF3000N phân phát phân phối sự giao dịch thỏa thuận mua bán deal
OXF3000N sự phân phát sự phân phối sự giao hàng sự bày tỏ phát biểu delivery
OXF3000N nhận được từ lấy được từ xuất phát từ bắt nguồn chuyển hóa từ (from) derive
OXF3000N phát triển mở rộng trình bày bày tỏ develop
OXF3000N sự phát triển sự trình bày sự bày tỏ development
OXF3000N khám phá phát hiện ra nhận ra discover
OXF3000N sự khám phá sự tìm ra sự phát hiện ra discovery
OXF3000N sự phân bổ sự phân phối phân phát sự sắp xếp distribution
OXF3000N (thuộcđiện có điện phát điện electric
OXF3000N mở rộng phát triển nở giãn ra expand
OXF3000N sự nổ sự phát triển ồ ạt explosion
OXF3000N sự sinh ra sự phát sinh ra thế hệ đời generation
OXF3000N cho phát give sth away
OXF3000N sự lớn lên sự phát triển growth
OXF3000N phát minh sáng chế invent
OXF3000N sự phát minh sự sáng chế invention
OXF3000N làm phát cáu chọc tức irritate
OXF3000N làm phát cáu chọc tức irritating
OXF3000N sự phát ra sự phát sinh phát hành đưa ra issue
OXF3000N lớp trưởng màn hình máy tính nghe ghi phát thanh giám sát monitor
OXF3000N sự tiến tới sự tiến triển tiến bộ tiến triển phát triển progress
OXF3000N tuyên bố thông báo phát âm pronounce
OXF3000N sự phát âm pronunciation
OXF3000N phạt trừng phạt punish
OXF3000N sự trừng phạt sự trừng trị punishment
OXF3000N làm nhẹ bớt thả phóng thích phát hành sự giải thoát thoát khỏi sự thả release
OXF3000N bộc lộ biểu lộ tiết lộ phát hiện khám phá reveal
OXF3000N bị làm thành tròn phát triển đầy đủ rounded
OXF3000N nhà nước quốc gia chính quyền (thuộc) nhà nước phát biểu state
OXF3000N sự bày tỏ sự phát biểu sự tuyên bố sự trình bày statement
OXF3000N phát hiện tìm thấy vạch chỉ ra phác họa dấu vết trace






My parents punish me because I do not work. Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. Verbs 2.5
punish trừng phạt Verbs 2.5
Do not love me. Do not trust me. Punish me. Đừng yêu tôi. Đừng tin tôi. Trừng phạt tôi. Verbs 2.5
You should not punish yourself. Bạn không nên tự trừng phạt bản thân. Common Phrases 3
criminals and punishment Tội phạm và hình phạt Abstract Objects 3
My punishment is the ten-year sentence. Hình phạt của tôi là bản án mười năm. Abstract Objects 3
a punishment Một hình phạt Abstract Objects 3
In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. Abstract Objects 3
punishment hình phạt Abstract Objects 3
He has to face a heavy punishment. Anh ấy phải đối mặt với một hình phạt nặng nề. Reduplicative Words 2





Now there is a penalty. Bây giờ có một cú đá phạt đền. * 051
Did you have to pay a fine? Các bạn đã phải trả tiền phạt chưa? * 089


like: phạt
to be severely punished bị trừng phạt nặng
to be severely punished bị trừng phạt nặng nề
penalty spot chấm phạt đền
to punish someone for a crime trừng phạt về tội
geben đưa cho, cho, phân phát gěi
jemanden benachteiligen phạt ai đó 亏待某人 kuī dài mǒu rén
benachteiligt trừng phạt 吃亏的 chī kuī de
abreißen khởi hành, xuất phát 撕开 sī kāi
abreisen khởi hành, xuất phát 出发 chū fā
abreißen khởi hành, xuất phát 折断 zhé duàn
entwickeln phát triển 发展 fā zhǎn
eine Strafe androhen dọa bằng án phạt 以惩罚威胁 yǐ chěngfá wēixié
erfinden phát minh 发明 fāmíng
jemanden bestrafen trừng phạt, trừng trị ai đó 惩罚某人 chěngfá mǒurén
eine Strafe verdienen đáng bị trừng phạt 罪有应得 zuì yǒu yīng dé
erspähen phát hiện theo dõi 发现 fāxiàn
geben đưa cho, cho, phân phát
der Ausdruck cách diễn đạt, lời lẽ, cách phát biểu
jemanden benachteiligen phạt ai đó
benachteiligt trừng phạt
abreisen khởi hành, xuất phát
die Strafe phạt
die Haftstrafe phạt tù
die Aussprache der Wörter phát âm từ
die Entwicklungshilfe trợ giúp phát triển
der Buddhismus phật giáo
die Rede bài phát biểu
entwickeln phát triển
die Aussprache eines Wortes cách phát âm của một từ
die Zustellung sự phân phát, sự phân phối
eine Strafe androhen dọa bằng án phạt
erfinden phát minh
die Erfindung sự phát minh
jemanden bestrafen trừng phạt, trừng trị ai đó
eine Strafe verdienen đáng bị trừng phạt
das Wachstum sự phát triển, sự tăng trưởng
erspähen phát hiện theo dõi
der Elfmeter phạt luân lưu, phạt 11 mét
der Freistoß cú đá phạt
der Anstoß cú phát bóng
der Aufschlag (beim Tennis) phát bóng
das Ass cú phát bóng ăn điểm trực tiếp
der Ausschlag chứng phát ban
der Hautausschlag chứng phát ban ở da
die Abholzung sự phá rừng, sự phát quang


Beide liefen in die Richtung, aus der die Stimme kam. Cả hai đều chạy về hướng có tiếng nói phát ra. (Lektion 32, Nr. 421)
Oh, die Seifenoper ist eine Wiederholung von gestern. ồ, chương trình ca nhạc này phát lại của ngày hôm qua. (Lektion 38, Nr. 553)
Ich habe eine Hütte gefunden, die ganz in der Nähe eines kleinen Sees liegt. Anh đã phát hiện ra một cái nhà gỗ, nó nằm rất gần cái hồ nhỏ. (Lektion 50, Nr. 706)
Am nächsten Morgen brechen sie zu einer Radtour auf. Sáng hôm sau họ xuất phát cho một tua xe đạp. (Lektion 52, Nr. 729)
Genau, sonst hätten wir diesen Rastplatz nicht entdeckt. Đúng, nếu không thì chúng ta đã không thể phát hiện ra chỗ nghỉ ngơi này. (Lektion 52, Nr. 739)
Und euer Wachmann hat nichts bemerkt? Thế người bảo vệ không phát hiện gì à? (Lektion 64, Nr. 911)
Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. (Lektion 68, Nr. 974)
Es werden viele Reden gehalten. Rất nhiều bài phát biểu được diễn ra. (Lektion 81, Nr. 1155)
Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail an die Kollegen der Entwicklungsabteilung weiter. Anh / Chị vui lòng chuyển bức thư này đến nhân viên phòng phát triển. (Lektion 91, Nr. 1378)
Ich arbeite als Entwicklerin bei einem Autohersteller. Tôi làm nghiên cứu phát triển tại một công ty sản xuất ôtô. (Lektion 94, Nr. 1436)
Darf ich Ihnen unsere neue Kollegin vorstellen? Sie wird uns in der Entwicklung unterstützen. Hân hạnh giới thiệu nhân viên mới của chúng ta. Cô ấy sẽ hỗ trợ chúng ta trong mảng phát triển. (Lektion 94, Nr. 1442)
In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654)
Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768)
Ich möchte mich weiterentwickeln. Tôi muốn tiếp tục phát triển. (Lektion 107, Nr. 1897)
Meine Aufgabe war es ein neues Bremssystem zu entwickeln. Công việc của tôi là phát triển một hệ thống phanh mới. (Lektion 107, Nr. 1902)
Wie schätzen Sie meine Entwicklungschancen in Ihrer Firma ein? Cơ hội phát triển của tôi trong công ty của ông / bà sẽ thế nào? (Lektion 108, Nr. 1970)
Wir möchten Ihnen gerne die Stelle als Entwickler anbieten. Chúng tôi muốn đề nghị anh / chị vào vị trí là người phát triển. (Lektion 109, Nr. 1976)
Zusammenfassend kann man sagen, dass wir mit der Entwicklung der Verkaufszahlen zufrieden sein können. Cuối cùng có thể nói rằng chúng tôi rất hài lòng với sự phát triển của doanh số bán hàng. (Lektion 114, Nr. 2114)
Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357)


They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. achieve
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. add
+ speech: 'I'm very nervous,' she admitted reluctantly. admit
radio/TV advertising advertising
+ speech: 'Get there early,' she advised (them). advise
Are you for or against the death penalty? against
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. agree
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. aim
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. alongside
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. animal
+ speech: 'Now boarding flight 897, destination Seattle,' the loudspeaker announced. announce
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. announce
+ speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered. answer
answer sb + speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered him. answer
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. anticipate
it is anticipated that...: It is anticipated that inflation will stabilize at 3%. anticipate
Three days later a rash appeared. appear
the areas of training and development area
argue sth: She argued the case for bringing back the death penalty. argue
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. arise
She works as a courier. as
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ask
+ speech: 'Where are you going?' she asked. ask
ask sb + speech: 'Are you sure?' he asked her. ask
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. assure
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. attach
We've grown very attached to this house. attached
A fine for this offence is automatic. automatic
Tickets are available free of charge from the school. available
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. awake
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). beat
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. beat
Do you believe in capital punishment? believe in sth
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. bitterly
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. brain
Fire broke out during the night. break out
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. broadcast
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. broadcast
They began broadcasting in 1922. broadcast
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). broadcast
The words burst from her in an angry rush. burst
the play/stop/rewind button button
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. call
Smokers face an increased risk of developing lung cancer. cancer
capacity for doing sth: Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products. capacity
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. central
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. certainly
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. challenge
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. climate
I suspect he's a closet fascist. closet
The painting comes from his private collection. collection
it comes out that...: It came out that he'd been telling lies. come out
When does the heating come on? come on
This poem comes from his new book. come from sth
+ speech: 'Come here!' he commanded (them). command
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. comment
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. comment
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. commercial
The player was fined by the disciplinary committee. committee
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. conclude
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare. conclude
+ speech: 'Anyway, she should be back soon,' he concluded. conclude
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. condition
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). confine
These results conflict with earlier findings. conflict
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. consider
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. context
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' continue
A late penalty cost United the game (= meant that they did not win the game). cost
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. crazy
to bring criminal charges against sb criminal
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking instead of accepting opinions without questioning them. critical
a cruel punishment/joke cruel
+ speech: 'Waaa!' she cried. cry
+ speech: 'You're safe!' Tom cried in delight. cry
+ speech: 'Help!' he cried out. cry out/cry out sth
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. curb
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. data
the death of fascism death
+ speech: 'I'll do it!' Tom declared. declare
the defeat of fascism defeat
He defended his decision to punish the boy. defend
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. deliberate
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. demand
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. deny
the design and development of new products design
The site is being developed by a French company. develop
He's developed a real flair for management. develop
Their relationship has developed over a number of years. develop
A crisis was rapidly developing in the Gulf. develop
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. develop
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. develop
The company develops and markets new software. develop
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. develop
The child is developing normally. develop
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. develop
develop sth (from sth) (into sth): She developed the company from nothing. develop
a commercial/business/housing development development
He bought the land for development. development
the latest developments in the war development
Are there further developments in the investigation? development
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases development
developments in aviation technology development
This piece of equipment is an exciting new development. development
a baby's development in the womb development
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy development
career development development
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. disagreement
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. disaster
Cook is credited with discovering Hawaii. discover
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. discover
We discovered this beach while we were sailing around the island. discover
discover sb/sth doing sth: He was discovered hiding in a shed. discover
discover sb/sth + adj.: She was discovered dead at her home in Leeds. discover
discover sth: I've just discovered hang-gliding! discover
it is discovered that...: It was later discovered that the diaries were a fraud. discover
sb/sth is discovered to be/have...: He was later discovered to be seriously ill. discover
disgusted (with sb/sth/yourself): I was disgusted with myself for eating so much. disgusted
distribute sth: The newspaper is distributed free. distribute
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 downward trend in inflation downward
This is only the first draft of my speech. draft
dramatic results/developments/news dramatic
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. dramatically
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). drug
She was found to be under the influence of drugs. drug
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform economic
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. economy
an electric generator electric
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. embarrass
a child's emotional and intellectual development emotional
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. emphasize
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. emphasize
an entertaining speech/evening entertaining
radio, television and other forms of entertainment entertainment
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. equally
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. escape
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. except
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years exciting
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. exclude
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) expand
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. explain
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe explain
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
His views have been expressed in numerous speeches. express
express delivery services express
the extension of new technology into developing countries extension
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. face
The punishment was very fair. fair
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. fight
to have a film developed film
The referee blew the final whistle. final
find that...: We found out later that we had been at the same school. find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb)
a brush with a fine tip fine
Don't worry. Your speech was fine. fine
a parking fine fine
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). fine
Under the new law, motorists face fines of up to £1 000. fine
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. fine
fine sb (for sth/for doing sth): She was fined for speeding. fine
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. fine
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. finish
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. finish
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. finished
King Edward I (= pronounced 'King Edward the First') first
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. at first
The punishment ought to fit the crime. fit
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. fit
They followed the teachings of Buddha. follow
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. forecast
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? forget
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. foundation
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. free
future developments in computer software future
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. get away with sth
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. give
to go to prison (= to be sent there as punishment for a crime) go
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' go on
a penalty goal goal
to grow old/bored/calm grow
I've decided to let my hair grow. grow
grow sth: I've decided to grow my hair. grow
The region is too dry for plants to grow. grow
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. grow
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. grow
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. grow up
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. growth
Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. growth
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development growth
growth hormones (= designed to make sb/sth grow faster) growth
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. growth
These revelations will harm her chances of winning the election. harm
Did she have to pay a fine? have to
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. by heart
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. heavy
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. helpful
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she hesitated. hesitate
a high rate of inflation high
an essay on the historical development of the novel historical
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. hit
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. however
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. impact
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). impact
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. implication
increase by sth: The rate of inflation increased by 2%. increase
We need to develop local industries. industry
inform sb + speech: 'He's already left,' she informed us. inform
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. insist
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. instruction
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. interrupt
Who invented the steam engine? invent
I wish mobile phones had never been invented! invent
What excuse did he invent this time? invent
Many children invent an imaginary friend. 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
to issue/extend an invitation invitation
an irritating cough/rash irritating
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. joke
Inflation fell to just over 4 per cent. just
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. keep up (with sb/sth)
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? key
My mother will kill me (= be very angry with me) when she finds out. kill
He was taken on as a teacher but was found lacking (= was thought not to be good enough). lacking
Some children are very late developers. late
+ speech: 'You're crazy!' she laughed. laugh
Do not think you are above the law (= think that you cannot be punished by the law). law
They had laid the groundwork for future development. lay
to deliver/give a lecture to first-year students lecture
level with sth: This latest rise is intended to keep wages level with inflation. level
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). licence
The knife gleamed as it caught the light (= as the light shone on it). light
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. link
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. link
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). link
local radio (= a radio station that broadcasts to one area only) local
They realized that he had gone mad. mad
Inventors are not mad scientists. mad
He'll go mad when he sees the damage. mad
+ speech: 'But I'm innocent!' she maintained. maintain
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. majority
the news/broadcasting/national media media
a mild punishment/criticism mild
a ministry spokesperson ministry
youths imprisoned for minor offences minor
I don't know what I'm going to do yet—I've just this minute found out. this minute
Don't miss next week's issue! miss
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense moral
a moving story/speech moving
the diesel engine, named after its inventor Rudolf Diesel name
The topic arose naturally in the conversation. naturally
A bomb exploded somewhere near. near
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). nicely
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. notice
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. observation
I'll speak to him about it if the occasion arises (= if I get a chance). occasion
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) offence
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. offend
+ speech: 'I'll do it,' she offered. offer
On arriving home I discovered they had gone. on
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. as opposed to
the Opposition spokesman on education opposition
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. option
order (sb) + speech: 'Sit down and be quiet,' she ordered. order
a plant that grows in many parts of the world part
partnership with sb/sth: He developed his own program in partnership with an American expert. partnership
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. pay
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. payment
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) perfect
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. performance
permit sth: Radios are not permitted in the library. permit
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. permit
a spokesperson person
the development of different philosophies philosophy
a development/business/peace, etc. plan plan
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). platform
My favourite song was playing on the radio. play
For some reason this CD won't play. play
a radio play play
Police uncovered a plot against the president. plot
+ speech: 'It's not very far,' she pointed out. point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb)
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. position
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. possibility
He had lost the power of speech. power
a powerful image/drug/speech powerful
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. precisely
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. predict
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. presentation
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. print
The problem first arose in 2008. problem
investment in product development product
an opportunity for professional development professional
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. progress
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. project
promise (sb) + speech: 'I'll be back soon,' she promised. promise
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. prompt
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. prompt
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
a property developer property
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. protest
punish sb: Those responsible for this crime will be severely punished. punish
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. punish
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. punish
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment punishment
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? punishment
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. punishment
The punishment should fit the crime. punishment
He was sent to his room as a punishment. punishment
This development could push the country into recession. push
He fired three shots in quick succession. quick
quote sth (from sb/sth): He quoted a passage from the minister's speech. quote
+ speech: 'The man who is tired of London is tired of life,' he quoted. quote
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. radio
The play was written specially for radio. radio
local/national radio radio
a radio programme/station radio
a car radio radio
a radio cassette player radio
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). rank
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. rapid
a rapidly growing economy rapidly
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. rate
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. reaction
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. recall
a recent development/discovery/event recent
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. reduction
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. refer to sb/sth
+ speech: 'It could all have been so different,' she reflected. reflect
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. refuse
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. regard
regional variations in pronunciation regional
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. relationship
to release a movie/book/CD release
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. release
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage release
release sb/sth from sth: Firefighters took two hours to release the driver from the wreckage. release
to monitor radiation releases release
The new software is planned for release in April. 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
There was little comic relief in his speech. relief
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. remark
+ speech: 'Are you really sure?' she repeated. repeat
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. reply
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. report
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. report
+ speech: 'The cabin's empty,' he reported back. report
The opening speech was by Bob Alan representing Amnesty International. represent
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) request
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). request
+ speech: 'Please come with me,' he requested. request
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. research
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. reserve
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. respect
+ speech: 'I'm not sure,' she responded. respond
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. response
the rise of fascism in Europe rise
a rough draft of a speech rough
The fault was discovered during a routine check. routine
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. in a row
The words came out in a rush. rush
to save a penalty save
+ speech: The notice said 'Keep Out'. say
+ speech: 'Hello!' she said. say
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' say
new developments in science and technology science
+ speech: 'Help!' she screamed. scream
a secondary infection secondary
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). sentence
the development of new goods and services service
a severe punishment/sentence severe
Anyone breaking the law will be severely punished. severely
These plants grow well in sun or shade. shade
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) shallow
I would die of shame if she ever found out. shame
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). sharp
+ speech: 'Run!' he shouted. shout
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. signal
to detect/pick up signals signal
to emit a signal signal
a highly significant discovery significant
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. slice
I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech. slip
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). social
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. speak out (against sth)
to give/make/deliver a speech on human rights speech
He made the announcement in a speech on television. speech
Her speech was slurred—she was clearly drunk. speech
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. speech
spiritual development spiritual
staff development/training staff
The children are at different stages of development. stage
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. stamp
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) standard
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) state
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. statement
a local radio/TV station station
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). stay
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. stay
We found out we were staying in the same hotel. stay
steal (from sb/sth): We found out he'd been stealing from us for years. steal
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. stop
strategy for doing sth: to develop a strategy for dealing with unemployment strategy
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. stress
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. stress
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' stress
a light shining strongly strongly
a studio audience (= one in a studio, that can be seen or heard as a programme is broadcast) studio
It is important to develop good study skills. study
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. suffer
suggestion of sth: A spokesman dismissed any suggestion of a boardroom rift. suggestion
You will be fined the sum of £200. sum
The government is determined to tackle inflation. tackle
The machine takes its name from its inventor. take
We have a team of eight working on product development. team
tell sb + speech: 'I'm ready to go now,' he told her. tell
a long term of imprisonment term
The newspaper had printed the full text of the president's speech. text
+ speech: 'I must be crazy,' she thought. think
There was a court case resulting from this incident. this
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. threat
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. tune
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. tune
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. twice
a rise in both inflation and unemployment unemployment
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) urban
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) urban
urge (sb) + speech: 'Why not give it a try?' she urged (him). urge
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. usual
The movie will be released on video in June. video
Violence broke out/erupted inside the prison last night. violence
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). warn
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather weather
She discovered a web of intrigue in the company. web
a speech/smile of welcome welcome
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. whisper
The term is widely used in everyday speech. widely
The genie granted him three wishes. wish
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. with
+ speech: 'What should I do now?' she wondered. wonder
the industrialized and developing worlds world
a worrying development worrying
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. at (the) worst
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' write
Only later did she discover a talent for writing. writing
wrong that...: It is wrong that he should not be punished for what he did. wrong
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. yawn
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). young
zero inflation zero