sự vắng mặt 
absence 
history ☊ 
lịch sử ☊ I cannot repair it. ☊ Tôi không thể sửa nó. ☊ Verbs 4 repair ☊ sửa ☊ Verbs 4 I need someone to repair the network for me. ☊ Tôi cần một ai đó sửa mạng cho tôi. ☊ Communication He is a young historian. ☊ Anh ấy là một nhà sử học trẻ. ☊ Jobs 2 The historian is reading an information about a scholarship. ☊ Nhà sử học đang đọc thông tin về một học bổng. ☊ Jobs 2 historian ☊ nhà sử học ☊ Jobs 2 use and improve ☊ Sử dụng và cải thiện. ☊ Verbs 5 She does not know how to use the computer. ☊ Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. ☊ Verbs 5 use ☊ Sử dụng ☊ Verbs 5 History is written by the winners. ☊ Lịch sử được viết bởi người chiến thắng. ☊ History 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 like: sử → →
to know how to use a weapon ☊ biết cách sử dụng súng ☊ method of use ☊ cách sử dụng ☊ historic materialism ☊ duy vật sử quan ☊ useful form, practical form ☊ dạng sử dụng ☊ electrical power consumer ☊ khách hàng sử dụng điện ☊ user ☊ khách sử dụng ☊ for the first time in recorded history ☊ lần đầu tiên trong lịch sử mà con người ghi nhận được ☊ modern history ☊ lịch sử cận đại ☊ ancient history ☊ lịch sử cổ kính ☊ human history ☊ lịch sử nhân loại ☊ animal research ☊ nghiên cứu sử dụng súc vật ☊ user ☊ người sử dụng ☊ historian ☊ nhà sử gia ☊ historian ☊ nhà sử học ☊ users ☊ những người sử dụng ☊ to bone up, cram for an examination, study very hard ☊ nấu sử sôi kinh ☊ national historiographer’s office ☊ quốc sử quán ☊ throughout human history ☊ suốt lịch sử nhân loại ☊ user-friendly ☊ thân thiện người sử dụng ☊ to normally use ☊ thường sử dụng ☊ in the history of Vietnam ☊ trong lịch sử Việt Nam ☊ the, a use ☊ việc sử dụng ☊ use ☊ việc sử đụng ☊ has been used for almost 78 years ☊ đã được sử dụng gần 78 năm ☊ 
durch ☊ qua, suốt ☊ 
通过 ☊ tōngguò wahr ☊ sự thật ☊ 真的 ☊ zhēn de neblig ☊ có sương mù ☊ 有雾的 ☊ yǒuwù de fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ 保持精力 ☊ bǎochí jīnglì höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ 礼貌的 ☊ lǐmào de höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ 礼貌的 ☊ lǐmào de unhöflich ☊ mất lịch sự ☊ 不礼貌的 ☊ bù lǐmào de unhöflich ☊ bất lịch sự ☊ 不礼貌的 ☊ bù lǐmào de wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ 真的 ☊ zhēn de echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ 真正的 ☊ zhēnzhèng de eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来的 ☊ běnlái de außer Kontrolle geraten ☊ ngoài sự kiếm soát ☊ 陷入失控之中 ☊ xiànrù shīkòng zhī zhōng abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ 减少 ☊ jiǎnshǎo heizen ☊ sưởi ấm ☊ 加热 ☊ jiā rè eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ 本来 ☊ běn lái etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ 修理 ☊ xiū lǐ verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ 使用 ☊ shǐ yòng sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ 努力 ☊ nǔ lì anschwellen ☊ sưng ☊ 肿 ☊ zhǒng höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ 礼貌的 ☊ lǐ mào de höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ 礼貌的 ☊ lǐ mào de unhöflich ☊ mất lịch sự ☊ 不礼貌的 ☊ bù lǐ mào de unhöflich ☊ bất lịch sự ☊ 不礼貌的 ☊ bù lǐ mào de präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ 精确的 ☊ jīng què de an Liebeskummer leiden ☊ chịu đựng sự buồn khổ vì tình ☊ 忍受爱情的苦恼 ☊ rěn shòu ài qíng de kǔ nǎo kriminell ☊ hình sự ☊ 犯罪的 ☊ fàn zuì de gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ 二手的 ☊ èr shǒu de ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ 一个无所不知的作家 ☊ yí gè wú suǒ bù zhī de zuò jiā historisch ☊ lịch sử, tính chất lịch sử ☊ 历史的 ☊ lì shǐ de ein Ereignis überschatten ☊ che chở sự việc ☊ 为一件事投下阴影 ☊ wèi yí jiàn shì tóu xià yīn yǐng Löwe ☊ sư tử ☊ 狮子座 ☊ shī zi zuò Widerstand leisten ☊ dẫn dắt sự đối lập ☊ 抵抗 ☊ dǐ kàng jemanden verblüffen ☊ làm ai đó sửng sốt, làm ai đó kinh ngạc ☊ 使某人目瞪口呆 ☊ shǐ mǒurén mùdèng-kǒudāi unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ 妄自行事， 鲁莽行事 ☊ wàngzì xíngshì, lǔmǎng xíngshì hinzufügen, ergänzen ☊ thêm, bổ sung ☊ 添加， 补充 ☊ tiānjiā, bǔchōng abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ 削弱, 冲淡 ☊ xuēruò, chōngdàn erstaunlich ☊ làm kinh ngạc, làm sửng sốt ☊ 惊人的 ☊ jīngrén de ohne jegliche Hilfe ☊ không có sự trợ giúp, giúp đỡ nào ☊ 没有任何帮助 ☊ méiyǒu rènhé bāngzhù benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ 面向用户的, 对用户友好的 ☊ miànxiàng yònghù de, duì yònghù yǒuhǎo de ereignisreich ☊ nhiều sự kiện ☊ 多事的 ☊ duōshì de unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ 营养不良的 ☊ yíngyǎng bùliáng de Löwe ☊ sư tử ☊ 狮子 ☊ shīzi melken ☊ vắt sữa ☊ 挤奶 ☊ jǐnǎi schachmatt ☊ chiếu tướng, sự thất bại ☊ 将死 ☊ jiāngsǐ renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ 装修 ☊ zhuāngxiū resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ 有抵抗力的 ☊ yǒu dǐkànglì de deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ 抑郁 ☊ yìyù lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ 有生气的 ☊ yǒu shēngqì de anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ 朝拜 ☊ cháobài fromm ☊ ngoan đạo, sùng đạo, mộ đạo ☊ 虔诚的 ☊ qiánchéng de militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ 军事上的胜利 ☊ jūnshì shàng de shènglì durch ☊ qua, suốt ☊ ☊ die Rückkehr ☊ quay trở lại, sự trở về ☊ ☊ die Milch ☊ sữa ☊ ☊ die Führung ☊ sự hướng dẫn ☊ ☊ die Ermäßigung ☊ sự giảm bớt ☊ ☊ wahr ☊ sự thật ☊ ☊ der Nebel ☊ sương mù ☊ ☊ neblig ☊ có sương mù ☊ ☊ die Reservierung ☊ việc đặt phòng, sự đặt trước ☊ ☊ fit bleiben ☊ giữ sức khỏe ☊ ☊ höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ ☊ unhöflich ☊ mất lịch sự ☊ ☊ der Blumenkohl ☊ súp lơ ☊ ☊ die Suppe ☊ món súp ☊ ☊ das Milchprodukt ☊ sản phẩm từ sữa ☊ ☊ die Sahne ☊ váng sữa ☊ ☊ die Schlagsahne ☊ sữa đánh thành kem ☊ ☊ der Milchshake ☊ sữa khuấy ☊ ☊ der Joghurt ☊ sữa chua ☊ ☊ der Pfannkuchen ☊ bánh bột mì rán với trứng và sữa tươi ☊ ☊ wirklich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ die Führung ☊ sự hướng dẫn ☊ ☊ echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ ☊ die Werkstatt ☊ xưởng sửa chữa ☊ ☊ der Abflug ☊ sự cất cánh ☊ ☊ die Verspätung ☊ muộn, sự chậm trễ, sự đến muộn ☊ ☊ der Schmuck ☊ đồ trang sức ☊ ☊ der Ärger ☊ sự tức giận ☊ ☊ außer Kontrolle geraten ☊ ngoài sự kiếm soát ☊ ☊ das Kondom ☊ bao cao su ☊ ☊ die Geschichte ☊ câu chuyện, mẩu chuyện, lịch sử ☊ ☊ abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ ☊ der Service ☊ sự phục vụ ☊ ☊ die Wiederholung ☊ chiếu lại, sự nhắc lại, sự ôn lại ☊ ☊ die Begegnung ☊ sự gặp gỡ, sù giao lưn ☊ ☊ das Vergnügen ☊ vui mừng, sự vui thích, sự giải trí ☊ ☊ das Personal ☊ nhân sự ☊ ☊ der Besuch ☊ sự đến thăm ☊ ☊ heizen ☊ sưởi ấm ☊ ☊ das Haus heizen ☊ sưởi ấm nhà ☊ ☊ eigentlich ☊ thực sự ☊ ☊ die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ ☊ das Chaos ☊ sự lộn xộn ☊ ☊ die Zumutung ☊ sự không thích hợp ☊ ☊ etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ ☊ die Reklamation ☊ sự phàn nàn ☊ ☊ die Beschwerde ☊ sự than phiền ☊ ☊ der Ausfall ☊ sự thiệt hại ☊ ☊ die Verschwendung ☊ sự hoang phí ☊ ☊ die Verwendung ☊ cách sử dụng ☊ ☊ die Verdauung ☊ sự tiêu hóa ☊ ☊ verwenden ☊ sử dụng, dùng ☊ ☊ die Herausforderung ☊ sự thách thức ☊ ☊ die Kraft ☊ sức ☊ ☊ sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ ☊ der Gummi ☊ cao su ☊ ☊ der Hund bellt ☊ chó sủa ☊ ☊ anschwellen ☊ sưng ☊ ☊ die Stille ☊ sự tĩnh lặng ☊ ☊ höflich ☊ lịch sự ☊ ☊ unhöflich ☊ bất lịch sự ☊ ☊ präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ ☊ die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ ☊ die Schande ☊ sự hổ thẹn ☊ ☊ der Zusammenbruch ☊ sự suy sụp ☊ ☊ die Dankbarkeit ☊ sự biết ơn ☊ ☊ an Liebeskummer leiden ☊ chịu đựng sự buồn khổ vì tình ☊ ☊ der Überfall ☊ công kích, gây sự ☊ ☊ der Kriminalfall ☊ trường hợp hình sự ☊ ☊ die Verurteilung ☊ sự kết án ☊ ☊ der Anwalt ☊ luật sư ☊ ☊ kriminell ☊ hình sự ☊ ☊ die Gesundheit ☊ sức khỏe ☊ ☊ der Zufall ☊ sự ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ die Autopanne ☊ sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ ☊ die Funktion ☊ bộ máy, sự hoạt động ☊ ☊ das Gutachten ☊ sự đánh giá ☊ ☊ die Fälschung ☊ làm giả, sự giả mạo ☊ ☊ die Sicherheit ☊ sự bảo hiểm ☊ ☊ gebraucht ☊ Đã sử dụng ☊ ☊ ein allwissender Erzähler ☊ một người kể chuyện thông suốt mọi sự ☊ ☊ historisch ☊ lịch sử, tính chất lịch sử ☊ ☊ der Untergang ☊ lặn, sự sụp đổ ☊ ☊ der Frost ☊ sương giá ☊ ☊ die Bewunderung ☊ sự ngưỡng mộ ☊ ☊ die Verwechslung ☊ sự nhầm lẫn ☊ ☊ das Interesse ☊ sự quan tâm ☊ ☊ die Bescheidenheit ☊ sự khiêm tốn ☊ ☊ die Dekoration ☊ sự trưng bày ☊ ☊ die Erziehung ☊ sự nuôi dưỡng ☊ ☊ die Verbindung ☊ sự kết nối ☊ ☊ die Ordnung ☊ sự sắp xếp ☊ ☊ der Auftritt ☊ sự biểu diễn ☊ ☊ ein Ereignis überschatten ☊ che chở sự việc ☊ ☊ Löwe ☊ sư tử ☊ ☊ der Irrtum ☊ sự lầm lạc ☊ ☊ der Kult ☊ thờ cúng, sùng bái ☊ ☊ der Widerspruch ☊ sự chống đối ☊ ☊ der Nutzen ☊ sử dụng ☊ ☊ der Aufstand ☊ sự nổi dậy, cuộc khởi nghĩa ☊ ☊ der Protest ☊ sự phản kháng ☊ ☊ die Auseinandersetzung ☊ sự tranh luận ☊ ☊ Widerstand leisten ☊ dẫn dắt sự đối lập ☊ ☊ das Gleichgewicht ☊ sự cân bằng ☊ ☊ die Karriere ☊ sự nghiệp ☊ ☊ der Ingenieur ☊ kỹ sư ☊ ☊ die Kernspaltung ☊ sư nhân đôi hạt nhân ☊ ☊ das Konsulat ☊ lãnh sự quán ☊ ☊ die deutsche Botschaft ☊ sứ quán đức ☊ ☊ die Heizung ☊ lò sưởi ☊ ☊ jemanden verblüffen ☊ làm ai đó sửng sốt, làm ai đó kinh ngạc ☊ ☊ die Anspielung ☊ sự ám chỉ, sự bóng gió ☊ ☊ lügen ☊ nói dối, nói sai sự thật ☊ ☊ unüberlegt handeln ☊ hành động thiếu suy nghĩ ☊ ☊ die Abneigung ☊ mối ác cảm, sự thiếu thiện cảm ☊ ☊ hinzufügen, ergänzen ☊ thêm, bổ sung ☊ ☊ die Vermutung ☊ sự phỏng đoán ☊ ☊ der Widerstand ☊ sự chống cự ☊ ☊ abschwächen ☊ làm suy yếu ☊ ☊ erstaunlich ☊ làm kinh ngạc, làm sửng sốt ☊ ☊ ohne jegliche Hilfe ☊ không có sự trợ giúp, giúp đỡ nào ☊ ☊ die Ironie ☊ sự châm biếm, sự mỉa mai ☊ ☊ die Verführung ☊ sự cám dỗ, sự quyến rũ ☊ ☊ die Trennung ☊ sự chia tay ☊ ☊ die Einsamkeit ☊ sự cô đơn ☊ ☊ der Abschluss ☊ sự tốt nghiệp, sự hoàn thành ☊ ☊ der Lehrling ☊ học viên, người học việc, người mới tập sự ☊ ☊ der Bergbau ☊ sự khai thác khoáng sản hay hầm mỏ ☊ ☊ die Erzieherin ☊ người dạy dỗ, nhà sư phạm ☊ ☊ die Bestechlichkeit ☊ tính dễ bị mua chuộc, sự đút lót ☊ ☊ die Bezahlung ☊ thanh toán, sự trả tiền ☊ ☊ die Konkurrenz ☊ sự cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ der Einfluss ☊ sự ảnh hưởng, sự tác động ☊ ☊ das Fiasko ☊ sự thất bại nặng nề, đổ bể ☊ ☊ der Konkurs ☊ sự vỡ nợ, sự phá sản ☊ ☊ der Rechtsanwalt ☊ luật sư ☊ ☊ die Unbequemlichkeit ☊ sự phiền phức ☊ ☊ die Auktion ☊ sự bán đấu giá ☊ ☊ der Versand ☊ sự chuyển đi, sự gửi đi ☊ ☊ der Anhang ☊ tài liệu bổ sung ☊ ☊ das Anliegen, die Bitte ☊ lời cầu xin, sự thỉnh cầu ☊ ☊ der Arbeitgeber ☊ nhà tuyển dụng, người sử dụng lao động ☊ ☊ die Ablehnung ☊ sự từ chối, sự khước từ ☊ ☊ die Kündigung ☊ sự cho nghỉ việc, sự xin thôi việc ☊ ☊ die Zustellung ☊ sự phân phát, sự phân phối ☊ ☊ die Verwaltung ☊ sự quản lý, sự điều hành ☊ ☊ die Beglaubigung ☊ sự công chứng ☊ ☊ der Rechtsstreit ☊ sự kiện tụng, sự tranh chấp ☊ ☊ das Asyl ☊ sự tị nạn ☊ ☊ die Mahnung ☊ sự cảnh báo, sự cảnh cáo ☊ ☊ die Selbstbeteiligung ☊ sự tự tham gia, sự tự đóng góp ☊ ☊ die Amnestie ☊ sự ân xá ☊ ☊ der Aufschub ☊ sự hoãn lại, sự trì hoãn ☊ ☊ die Auswanderung ☊ sự di cư ☊ ☊ der Schadensersatz ☊ sự đền bù ☊ ☊ die Entschädigung ☊ sự bồi thường ☊ ☊ der Gehorsam ☊ sự chấp hành ☊ ☊ der Respekt ☊ sự tôn trọng ☊ ☊ der Zwang ☊ sự bắt buộc ☊ ☊ der Ersatz ☊ sự thay thế ☊ ☊ die Anhäufung ☊ sự tích trữ ☊ ☊ der Anhäufung ☊ sự tích lũy ☊ ☊ die Wahrscheinlichkeit ☊ xác suất ☊ ☊ die Zahlung ☊ sự thanh toán ☊ ☊ die Abwertung ☊ sự sụt giá ☊ ☊ der Ruin ☊ sự thất bại, sự phá sản ☊ ☊ die Steigerung ☊ sự nâng lên, sự tăng cao ☊ ☊ die Wucht ☊ trọng lượng, sức nặng, trọng lực ☊ ☊ der Abdruck ☊ sự in lại, dấu vết ☊ ☊ der Stromausfall ☊ sự mất điện ☊ ☊ die Erfindung ☊ sự phát minh ☊ ☊ die Kombination ☊ sự kết hợp, hợp chất ☊ ☊ die Lizenz ☊ sự cho phép, giấy phép ☊ ☊ der Benutzer ☊ người sử dụng ☊ ☊ der Zugang ☊ sự truy cập ☊ ☊ die Anwendung ☊ sự ứng dụng ☊ ☊ benutzerfreundlich ☊ dễ sử dụng ☊ ☊ die Spannung ☊ sức trương, sức nặng ☊ ☊ die Geschicklichkeit ☊ kỹ năng, sự tinh xảo ☊ ☊ der Aufwand ☊ công sức ☊ ☊ der Architekt ☊ kiến trúc sư ☊ ☊ der Bauingenieur ☊ kĩ sư xây dựng ☊ ☊ der Kamin ☊ lò sưởi ☊ ☊ der Pfusch ☊ sự tắc trách, việc làm cẩu thả ☊ ☊ der Einsturz ☊ sự đổ, sự sụp đổ ☊ ☊ das Porzellan ☊ đồ sứ ☊ ☊ der Verdacht ☊ sự nghi ngờ ☊ ☊ der Bluff, die Täuschung ☊ sự lừa gạt ☊ ☊ der Verrat ☊ sự phản bội, tính phản trắc ☊ ☊ das Vergehen ☊ sự phạm tội ☊ ☊ die Zensur ☊ sự kiểm duyệt ☊ ☊ die Auswirkung ☊ sự tác động, tác dụng, hiệu quả ☊ ☊ die Begnadigung ☊ sự ân xá ☊ ☊ die Parodie ☊ sự nhại lại, sự bắt chước đùa cợt ☊ ☊ die Vergewaltigung ☊ sự hiếp dâm ☊ ☊ ereignisreich ☊ nhiều sự kiện ☊ ☊ das Ereignis ☊ sự kiện ☊ ☊ unterernährt ☊ suy dinh dưỡng ☊ ☊ die Zimmerreinigung ☊ sự quét dọn phòng ☊ ☊ die Gasheizung ☊ lò sưởi bằng khí ga ☊ ☊ die Zerstreuung ☊ sự giải tán, phân tán ☊ ☊ der Abfluss ☊ lỗ thoát nước, sự thoát nước ☊ ☊ die ranzige Milch ☊ sữa thiu, sữa ôi ☊ ☊ die Feige ☊ quả sung ☊ ☊ die Fleischbrühe ☊ nước luộc thịt, nước súp ☊ ☊ der Kaugummi ☊ kẹo cao su ☊ ☊ der Hunger ☊ cơn đói, sự đói ☊ ☊ die Entgleisung ☊ sự trật đường ray ☊ ☊ die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Abnutzung ☊ sự hao mòn, sự hư hỏng ☊ ☊ der Löwe ☊ con sư tử ☊ ☊ der Elch ☊ nai sừng tấm ☊ ☊ das Geweih ☊ gạc hươu nai, sừng hươu nai ☊ ☊ die Qualle ☊ con sứa ☊ ☊ das Aas ☊ xác súc vật ☊ ☊ das Fossil ☊ sự hóa thạch ☊ ☊ der Feigenbaum ☊ cây sung ☊ ☊ die Artenvielfalt ☊ sự đa dạng sinh học ☊ ☊ melken ☊ vắt sữa ☊ ☊ das Wachstum ☊ sự phát triển, sự tăng trưởng ☊ ☊ der Ausgleich ☊ sự gỡ hòa ☊ ☊ die Verlängerung ☊ sự kéo dài trận đấu ☊ ☊ die Ausdauer ☊ sức dẻo dai, sự bến bỉ ☊ ☊ die Selbstverteidigung ☊ sự tự vệ ☊ ☊ schachmatt ☊ chiếu tướng, sự thất bại ☊ ☊ der Genuss ☊ sự thưởng thức ☊ ☊ die Gestaltung ☊ sự sắp xếp, sự sắp đặt ☊ ☊ die Farbkombination ☊ sự phối màu, sự kết hợp màu ☊ ☊ renovieren ☊ làm mới lại, phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊ die Renovierungsarbeiten ☊ công việc phục hồi, sửa chữa ☊ ☊ der Akkord ☊ sự hợp âm ☊ ☊ die Erlösung ☊ sự giải thoát ☊ ☊ die Entführung ☊ sự bắt cóc ☊ ☊ die Fehlgeburt ☊ sự sảy thai ☊ ☊ die Entzündung ☊ sự viêm nhiễm ☊ ☊ die Infektion ☊ sự nhiễm trùng, sự truyền nhiễm ☊ ☊ die Impfung ☊ sự tiêm phòng ☊ ☊ resistent ☊ có sức đề kháng ☊ ☊ deprimiert sein ☊ bị suy nhược ☊ ☊ die Ohnmacht ☊ cơn ngất, sự bất tỉnh ☊ ☊ die Rippe ☊ xương sườn ☊ ☊ der Knorpel ☊ sụn ☊ ☊ die Hypnose ☊ sự thôi miên ☊ ☊ lebhaft ☊ đầy sức sống ☊ ☊ die Stärke des Muskels ☊ sức mạnh cơ bắp ☊ ☊ das Misstrauen ☊ sự thiếu tin cậy ☊ ☊ die Grausamkeit ☊ sự tàn bạo, sự dã man ☊ ☊ die Unverschämtheit ☊ sự trơ trẽn ☊ ☊ der Kompromiss ☊ sự thỏa hiệp, sự nhượng bộ ☊ ☊ die Unterstützung ☊ sự ủng hộ ☊ ☊ die Bestechung ☊ sự hối lộ ☊ ☊ die Aufsicht ☊ sự giám sát ☊ ☊ die gute Erziehung ☊ sự giáo dục tốt ☊ ☊ die Sehnsucht ☊ sự mong mỏi, mong đợi, niềm khát khao ☊ ☊ die Gastfreundschaft ☊ sự hiếu khách ☊ ☊ das Vertrauen ☊ sự tin cậy ☊ ☊ die Chronik ☊ biên niên sử, niên sử ☊ ☊ die Trauer ☊ sự thương tiếc ☊ ☊ der Hang ☊ dốc, sườn núi ☊ ☊ die Abholzung ☊ sự phá rừng, sự phát quang ☊ ☊ der Bach ☊ dòng suối ☊ ☊ der Luftdruck ☊ áp suất, khí quyển ☊ ☊ der Zweifel ☊ sự nghi ngờ ☊ ☊ anbeten ☊ tôn thờ, sùng bái, yêu say đắm, yêu tha thiết ☊ ☊ die Beichte ☊ sự xưng tội ☊ ☊ die Almosen, die Spende ☊ tiền làm từ thiện, sự đóng góp, sự quyên góp ☊ ☊ die Reue ☊ sự sám hối, sự ăn năn ☊ ☊ die Verehrung ☊ sự suy tôn ☊ ☊ der Mönch ☊ nhà sư ☊ ☊ die Ruhe ☊ sự yên tĩnh, sự thanh bình ☊ ☊ die Wiedergeburt ☊ sự tái sinh, luân hồi ☊ ☊ die Auferstehung ☊ sự phục sinh ☊ ☊ die Offenbarung ☊ sự hiện ra, sự khải huyền ☊ ☊ die Erleuchtung ☊ sự khai trí ☊ ☊ fromm ☊ ngoan đạo, sùng đạo, mộ đạo ☊ ☊ die Ausdehnung ☊ sự tăng lên ☊ ☊ der Wiederaufbau ☊ sự xây dựng lại, sự kiến thiến lại ☊ ☊ die Unterjochung, die Unterdrückung ☊ sự đàn áp ☊ ☊ die Belagerung ☊ sự bao vây ☊ ☊ die Folter ☊ sự tra tấn ☊ ☊ die Verschleppung ☊ sự bắt cóc ☊ ☊ der Waffenstillstand ☊ sự ngừng bắn, sự đình chiến ☊ ☊ die Plünderung ☊ sự cướp bóc, sự cướp đoạt ☊ ☊ der Militäreinsatz ☊ cuộc triển khai quân sự ☊ ☊ die Aggression ☊ sự xâm lược ☊ ☊ die Pistole ☊ súng lục, súng ngắn ☊ ☊ die Pistolenkugel ☊ đạn súng lục, đạn súng ngắn ☊ ☊ militärisch siegen ☊ chiến thắng về mặt quân sự ☊ ☊ Nach der Zollkontrolle kann er es nicht mehr tragen. ☊ Sau khi kiếm tra hải quan xong anh ấy không còn sức đế khiêng hành lý. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 23) Morgens wird es etwas nebelig sein, aber dann wird es sonnig bei 26 Grad Celsius sein. ☊ Buối sáng có sương mù, sau đó trời nắng khoảng 26 độ. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 98) Trang ist sehr hungrig. Sie entscheidet sich, ein Menü zu bestellen. ☊ Trang rất đói. Cô ấy quyết định gọi một suất ăn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 115) Das ist eine gute Idee, ich mag auch ein Menü, aber ich bevorzuge ein vegetarisches. ☊ í tưởng hay đó, anh cũng thích ăn theo suất, nhưng suất ăn chay thì thích hơn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 116) Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129) In unserem Sportzentrum bieten wir die ganze Woche über eine Reihe von Sportarten an. ☊ ở trung tâm thể thao của chúng tôi có hàng loạt các loại hình thể thao suốt tuần. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 130) Für die Fischsuppe: Garnelen, Lachs, Miesmuscheln, Thunfisch, Meeresfrüchte, Reis. ☊ Cho món súp cá: tôm, cá hồi, sò, cá thu, các loại hải sản, gạo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 144) Für den Nachtisch: Schokolade, Plätzchen, Süßigkeiten, Kuchen, Schlagsahne, Eiscreme, Apfelkuchen. ☊ Cho món tráng miệng: sô-cô-la, bánh giáng sinh, kẹo, bánh ngọt, kem sữa, cà-rem, bánh táo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 146) Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148) Sie ist wegen der großen Fenster sehr hell. ☊ Do có cửa sổ rộng nên mọi thứ sáng sủa hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 170) Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196) Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316) Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492) Du hast mich davor gerettet, depressiv zu werden. ☊ Anh đã cứu em khỏi sự buồn chán. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 544) Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591) Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616) Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643) Die Gebrauchsanweisung ☊ Hướng dẫn sử dụng ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 652) Ich befürchte, das gibt ein Chaos. ☊ Anh lo ngại rằng, có sự lộn xộn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 658) Die Reklamation ☊ Sự phàn nàn ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 665) Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Folgendes reklamieren: ☊ Kính thưa quí ông và quí bà, tôi muốn phàn nàn về sự việc sau đây: ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 669) Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Sie haben viel trainiert, um einen Misserfolg zu verhindern. ☊ Trước khi bắt đầu họ đã tập rất nhiều để tránh sự thất bại. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 694) Ein laut bellender Hund nähert sich den beiden. ☊ Có tiếng chó sủa lớn tiến gần đến chỗ hai người. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 732) Trang rennt zum Bauernhof, um Hilfe zu holen. ☊ Trang chạy tới nông trại để kêu sự giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 749) Tris Gesicht ist stark angeschwollen. ☊ Mặt của Trí đã bị sưng to. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 752) Und diese Stille. Ich liebe das. ☊ Và sự tĩnh lặng này. Em yêu điều này. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 761) Während der langen Fahrt erzählt Tri von seinem abenteuerlichsten Urlaub. ☊ Trong suốt chuyến đi dài Trí kể về chuyến đi nghỉ đầy mạo hiểm của anh. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 791) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807) Du achtest aber auch wirklich auf jedes Detail. ☊ Em thực sự chú ý đến từng chi tiết. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 812) Die Meinungsverschiedenheit ☊ Sự khác biệt về quan điểm ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 842) Ich bin wirklich enttäuscht von ihm. ☊ Em thật sự thất vọng về anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 864) Sie muss sich ja nicht unbedingt an ihm rächen, aber sie sollte sich in Zukunft wirklich nicht mehr ausnutzen lassen. ☊ Chị cũng không nhất thiết phải trả thù anh ta, nhưng thực sự trong tương lai chị không nên để bị lợi dụng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 866) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Sie leidet wirklich sehr unter ihrem Liebeskummer. ☊ Chị đã thực sự chịu đựng rất nhiều về sự buồn khổ vì tình. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 868) Die Belästigung ☊ Sự quấy rối ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 869) Die Verurteilung ☊ Sự kết án ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 885) Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960) Die Autopanne ☊ Sự hỏng hóc của ô tô ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 963) Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965) Ich habe die Telefonnummer von unserer Werkstatt dabei. ☊ Anh có số điện thoại của xưởng sửa chữa. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 975) Er meint, dass die Reparatur leider teuer werden wird. ☊ Anh ta cho là, tiếc là việc sửa chữa sẽ trở lên đắt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 979) Die Reparatur von Tris Auto war sehr teuer. ☊ Việc sửa xe ô tô của Trí quá đắt. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 981) Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983) Sicherheit: Airbag; Innenausstattung: Leder (leicht beschädigt); ☊ Sự bảo hiểm: Túi không khí, Nội thất bên trong: da (bị hư hỏng nhẹ); ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 989) Die Auswahl ist groß. ☊ Sự lựa chọn thật lớn. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1012) Es gibt Comics, Krimis, Bilderbücher, Märchenbücher und historische Romane. ☊ Có truyện tranh, truyện trinh thám, sách có ảnh, truyện cổ tích và tiểu thuyết lịch sử. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1013) Und wovon handelte die Geschichte? ☊ Và nó liên quan đến lịch sử? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1016) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Wir freuen uns auf Euer Kommen! ☊ Chúng tôi vui mừng với sự góp mặt của các bạn! ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1074) Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116) Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124) Ausdauernd und ehrgeizig ist der Löwe. ☊ Kiên nhẫn và tham vọng là sư tử. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1138) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156) Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172) Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190) Ich kann auch das Visum vom Konsulat nicht finden. ☊ Anh cũng không thấy giấy thị thực của lãnh sự quán. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1197) Schau doch mal in den Schrank neben der Heizung! ☊ Anh xem lại trong tủ gần lò sưởi đó! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1198) Bitte verbinden Sie mich mit der Personalabteilung. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi gặp phòng nhân sự? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1225) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1232) Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe. ☊ Xin cám ơn về sự giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1331) Können Sie das bitte an die Personalabteilung faxen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi fax đến phòng nhân sự được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1415) Ich bin Ingenieur. ☊ Tôi là kĩ sư. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1429) Ich bedanke mich für den herzlichen Empfang in Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi xin cám ơn về sự đón tiếp nồng hậu của công ty . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1441) Oh, das war ein Missverständnis. Das habe ich nicht so gemeint. ☊ Ô, đó là một sự hiểu lầm. Tôi không có ý đó. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1487) Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Verspätung. Ich stand eine Stunde lang im Stau. ☊ Xin anh / chị thứ lỗi về sự chậm trễ. Tôi bị tắc đường một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1488) Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Verspätung. ☊ Rất xin lỗi các vị về sự chậm trễ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1564) Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Danke, dass Sie alle pünktlich gekommen sind. ☊ Cám ơn sự có mặt đúng giờ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1644) Uns ist ein Fehler passiert. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một sự cố / sai sót. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1700) Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723) Ich möchte meine Kenntnisse im Bereich Personalmanagement vertiefen. ☊ Tôi muốn có kiến thức chuyên sâu về lĩnh vực quản lý nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1733) Ich möchte den Beruf des Ingenieurs näher kennenlernen. ☊ Tôi muốn làm quen với nghiệp vụ của một kĩ sư. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1735) Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761) Ich habe mich überfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác bị thử thách quá sức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1764) 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) Sie suchen eine Herausforderung? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm một sự thách thức phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1774) Ich brauche eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi cần một sự thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1803) Ich möchte an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ Tôi muốn thúc đẩy sự nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1804) Ich habe ein Jahr lang Wehrdienst geleistet. ☊ Tôi đã làm một năm nghĩa vụ quân sự. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1844) Meinen Zivildienst habe ich in einem Altenheim gemacht. ☊ Tôi đã làm nghĩa vụ dân sự ở một nhà dưỡng lão. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1845) Das Jahr in dem ich arbeitslos war, habe ich genutzt um mich weiterzubilden. ☊ Trong năm tôi thất nghiệp, tôi đã sử dụng thời gian để học thêm nghề. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1904) Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918) Wie reagieren Sie auf Kritik? ☊ Anh / Chị phản ứng với sự chỉ trích thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1927) Gelungene Zusammenarbeit im Team motiviert mich. ☊ Sự hợp tác thành công trong nhóm khích lệ tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1935) Kritik hilft mir dabei mich zu verbessern. ☊ Sự chỉ trích giúp tôi làm tốt hơn. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1939) Wie möchten Sie den Erfolg unseres Unternehmens steigern? ☊ Anh / Chị muốn làm tăng sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1947) Wie können Sie zu unserem Erfolg beitragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đóng góp vào sự thành công của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1948) Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953) Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981) Wir wünschen Ihnen alles Gute für Ihren weiteren beruflichen Weg. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1990) Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991) Wer hat diesen Entwurf gezeichnet? Er ist wirklich gut geworden! ☊ Ai đã vẽ bản phác thảo này? Nó thật sự rất tốt! ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2029) Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) In diesem Diagramm habe ich den Anstieg der Kosten in einer Kurve veranschaulicht. ☊ Trong biểu đồ này tôi đã minh họa sự gia tăng kinh phí bằng một đường đồ thị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2103) 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) Vielen Dank für's Zuhören. ☊ Chân thành cám ơn sự lắng nghe (của quý vị). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2115) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) Darüber muss ich nachdenken. ☊ Về điều đó tôi phải suy nghĩ kỹ. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2209) Danke für Ihren Einsatz. ☊ Cám ơn sự tham gia của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2224) Ich finde dieses Produkt gut. Ich benutze es selbst. ☊ Tôi thấy sản phẩm này tốt. Bản thân tôi cũng sử dụng nó. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2249) Dieses Gerät ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Chiếc máy này rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2261) Dieses Produkt ist wirklich gesund. ☊ Sản phẩm này thực sự tốt cho sức khỏe. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2263) Dieses Programm ist vollkommen überarbeitet. ☊ Chương trình này đã được sửa đổi lại hoàn toàn. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2267) Das ist eine Investition in die Zukunft. ☊ Đây là một sự đầu tư cho tương lai. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2269) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281) Das ist ganz einfach zu bedienen. ☊ Nó rất dễ sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2330) Auf eine gute Zusammenarbeit! ☊ Cho một sự hợp tác tốt đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2450) Ich trinke auf Ihr Wohl! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe của anh / chị / ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2451) Ich trinke auf das Wohl unserer Gäste! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe các vị khách của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2452) Wir möchten das defekte Produkt zur Reparatur einschicken. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn gửi sản phẩm bị hỏng đi sửa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2490) Wir werden rechtliche Schritte einleiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ nhờ đến sự can thiệp của pháp luật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2495) Wir werden diesen Fall unserem Anwalt übergeben. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển trường hợp này cho luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2496) Wir bedauern die Verzögerung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất lấy làm tiếc cho sự chậm trễ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2503) Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513) Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự kiên nhẫn của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2519) Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự thông cảm của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2520) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2521) Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Wir werden unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ liên lạc với luật sư của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2543) 1012
Butter is made from milk. ☊ Beurre được làm từ sữa. ☊ 1042
A garage is a place where cars are repaired. ☊ Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa. ☊ 1061
My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊ The car's getting repaired.'> 1074 The car's getting repaired.'>
The car's being repaired. > The car's getting repaired. The car's getting repaired.'> ☊ Xe hơi của tôi đang được sửa. ☊ 1081
The roof is being repaired. > The roof is getting repaired. ☊ Mái nhà đang được sửa. ☊ 1094
The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊ 1095
It hasn't gottrepaired yet. ☊ Nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊ 1108
Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊ 1132
Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1177
We saw a really good movie yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã xem một bộ lm thực sự hay ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1433
Mrs. Chbought three (3) liters of milk at the store. Her childrdrink a lot of milk. ☊ Bà Trần đã mua ba gallon sữa ở cửa hàng. Bọn trẻ nhà bà ấy uống rất nhiều sữa. ☊ 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. ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1507
In many countries, mmust do military service. ☊ Ở nhiều nước, đàn ông phải thực hiện nghĩa vụ quân sự. ☊ 1579
Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊ 1948
You really enjoyed your training course. You say, "The course was great, wasn't it?" ☊ Bạn thực sự thích khoá huấn luyện của bạn. Bạn nói: "Khoá học tuyệt vời quá phải không?" ☊ 1958
Suddenly everybody stopped talking. There was silence. ☊ Đột nhiên mọi người ngừng nói chuyện. Có một sự yên lặng. ☊ 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. ☊ My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'>
My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊ 2040
They needed help to clean up after the party, so everybody helped clean up. ☊ Họ cần sự giúp đỡ để dọn dẹp sau bữa tiệc nên mọi người đã giúp dọn dẹp. ☊ 2065
I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊ 2079
It was a stupid thing to say. I said it without thinking. ☊ Nói ra điều đó thật ngu xuẩn. Tôi đã nói mà không suy nghĩ. ☊ 2116
There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2127
He spent hours trying to repair the clock. ☊ Anh ta mất nhiều giờ cố gắng sửa cái đồng hồ. ☊ 2139
I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊ Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊ 2184
Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko succeeded in solving the problem. ☊ Daisuke đã không giải được bài toán trong khi Aiko đã giải thành công bài toán. ☊ 2214
Being a vegetarian, Mitsuko doesn't eat any kind of meat. ☊ Là người ăn chay, Mitsuko không ăn bất cứ loại thịt nào. ☊ 2285
History is the study of the past. ☊ Lịch sử là môn học về quá khứ. ☊ 2287
You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊ 2295
the unemployed. ☊ Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp. ☊ 2326
Problems concerning health are health problems. ☊ Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ. ☊ 2328
Chocolate made from milk is milk chocolate. ☊ Chocolat làm từ sữa là chocolat sữa. ☊ 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. ☊ 2377
the cost of living. ☊ Mọi thứ giờ đắt hơn. Có một sự tăng mạnh trong phí sinh hoạt. ☊ 2378
EN I wasn't expecting them to come. It was a complete surprise. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ là họ tới. Đó là một sự bất ngờ toàn tập. ☊ 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. ☊ 2459
He didn't say a word all night long. ☊ Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm. ☊ 2461
They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2549
The road damaged in the storm has now been repaired. ☊ Con đường bị con bão phá nay đã được sửa lại. ☊ 2555
The kitchen hadn't been cleaned in ages. It was really disgusting. ☊ Bếp lâu lắm rồi chưa được dọn. Nó thực sự rất kinh. ☊ 2557
I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊ 2562
This milk tastes a little strange. ☊ Sữa này vị hơi lạ. ☊ 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 ☊ Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'>
I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được. ☊ 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. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2694
It rained for three (3) days without stopping. ☊ Trời mưa suốt ba ngày không nghỉ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2773
There's no need FOR impolite behavior. ☊ Không cần phải cư xử bất lịch sự. ☊ 2779
There's always an increase IN the number OF tra c accidents around New Year's. ☊ Luôn có một sự tăng về số vụ tai nạn giao thông dịp năm mới. ☊ 2780
The last twenty (20) years has seen a tremendous decrease IN crime. ☊ Hai mươi năm nay đã có một sự giảm dữ dội về số vụ phạm tội. ☊ 2781
It was a bad year for the company as it faced a huge drop IN sales. ☊ Đó là một năm tồi tệ cho công ti khi nó đối mặt với sự tụt mạnh về doanh thu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2791
It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó. ☊ 2792
Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊ 2794
Rashid is really angry about what his brother said. ☊ Rashid thực sự tức giận về những gì em trai anh ấy nói. ☊ 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. ☊ 2805
I'm sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up later. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì sự bừa bộn. Tôi sẽ dọn nó sau. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2856
You remind me of my mother's kindness. ☊ Cậu làm tôi nhớ lại sự ân cần của mẹ tôi. ☊ 2881
The misunderstanding was my fault, so I apologized. > I apologized for the misunderstanding. ☊ Sự hiểu lầm là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã xin lỗi. > Tôi đã xin lỗi vì sự hiểu lầm. ☊ 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. ☊ 2897
The accident was my fault, so I had to pay for the repairs. ☊ Vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi đã phải trả tiền sửa chữa. ☊ 2903
Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊ 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. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 2982
Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ accept sb as sth: He never really accepted her as his own child. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: You just have to accept the fact that we're never going to be rich. ☊ accept ☊
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 ☊
Please accept this small token of my appreciation. ☊ accept ☊
She retired early on account of ill health. ☊ on account of sb/sth ☊
How do you account for the show's success? ☊ account for sth ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
military action ☊ action ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
James looks younger than his wife but in actual fact (= really) he is five years older. ☊ actual ☊
What did she actually say? ☊ actually ☊
That's the only reason I'm actually going. ☊ actually ☊
There are lots of people there who can actually help you. ☊ actually ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
The food was not actually all that expensive. ☊ actually ☊
Our turnover actually increased last year. ☊ actually ☊
They're not married, actually. ☊ actually ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
the latest addition to our range of cars ☊ 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 ☊
additional resources/funds/security ☊ additional ☊
address sth to sb/sth: Address your application to the Personnel Manager. ☊ address ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
admire sb/sth for sth: The school is widely admired for its excellent teaching. ☊ admire ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
a career in advertising ☊ advertising ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
Your lawyer can advise you whether to take any action. ☊ advise ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
afford sth: We cannot afford any more delays. ☊ afford ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
the wisdom that comes with age ☊ age ☊
+ speech: 'That's true', she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
You'll have to get your parents' agreement if you want to go on the trip. ☊ agreement ☊
An extra £10 million in foreign aid has been promised. ☊ aid ☊
He was breathing only with the aid of a ventilator. ☊ aid ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
fighter/transport/military aircraft ☊ aircraft ☊
He's worked hard all year. ☊ all ☊
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' ☊ not at all ☊
It will take about an hour to get there, allowing for traffic delays. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
'I'm really sorry.' 'That's all right, don't worry.' ☊ all right ☊
This incident altered the whole course of events. ☊ alter ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
an amazed silence ☊ amazed ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
an amazing achievement/discovery/success/performance ☊ amazing ☊
It's amazing the difference a few polite words make. ☊ amazing ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
It had been her lifelong ambition. ☊ ambition ☊
We've had an enormous amount of help from people. ☊ amount ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
Sue and I left early. ☊ and ☊
Many people never really express any anger. ☊ anger ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
Her behaviour really made me angry. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
The passengers grew angry about the delay. ☊ angry ☊
My ankles have swollen. ☊ ankle ☊
A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
This interruption is very annoying. ☊ annoying ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
Waiting for exam results is a time of great anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
If you're worried about your health, share your anxieties with your doctor. ☊ anxiety ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). ☊ apart ☊
We apologize for the late departure of this flight. ☊ apologize ☊
Their devotion was apparent. ☊ apparent ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
Their affluence is more apparent than real (= they are not as rich as they seem to be). ☊ apparent ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
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 ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). ☊ appeal ☊
It appears unlikely that interest rates will fall further. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets ☊ appearance ☊
the physical/outward/external appearance of sth ☊ appearance ☊
She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. ☊ appearance ☊
He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. ☊ appearance ☊
Judging by appearances can be misleading. ☊ appearance ☊
To all appearances (= as far as people could tell) he was dead. ☊ 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 ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
appoint sb to do sth: A lawyer was appointed to represent the child. ☊ appoint ☊
appointment with sb: an appointment with my lawyer ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ 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 ☊
She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. ☊ approval ☊
Do the plans meet with your approval? ☊ approval ☊
I can't agree to anything without my partner's approval. ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
He was armed with a rifle. ☊ armed ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents ☊ arrangement ☊
We apologize for the late arrival of the train. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of the mail in the morning ☊ arrival ☊
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of pay TV ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive at the truth ☊ arrive at sth ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
an art critic/historian/lover ☊ art ☊
a collection of art and antiques ☊ art ☊
Whoever made this cake is a real artist. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
an artistic arrangement of dried flowers ☊ artistic ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
He was so exhausted that he fell asleep at his desk. ☊ asleep ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
technical/economic/military assistance ☊ assistance ☊
He can walk only with the assistance of crutches. ☊ assistance ☊
Maybe one of our assistants can help you make your choice? ☊ assistant ☊
The book was published in association with (= together with) English Heritage. ☊ 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 ☊
assume sb/sth to be/have sth: I had assumed him to be a Belgian. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (of sth): We assured him of our support. ☊ assure ☊
assure sb + speech: 'He'll come back,' Susan assured her. ☊ assure ☊
He pointed a gun at her. ☊ at ☊
They were impatient at the delay. ☊ at ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
the splitting of the atom ☊ atom ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
to suffer an asthma attack ☊ attack ☊
attend sth: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders. ☊ attend ☊
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 ☊
She tried to attract the waiter's attention. ☊ 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 ☊
This proposal has attracted a lot of interest. ☊ attract ☊
His comments were bound to attract criticism. ☊ attract ☊
She tried to attract the attention of the waiter. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
We acted under the authority of the UN. ☊ authority ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
The heating switches off automatically. ☊ automatically ☊
I turned left automatically without thinking. ☊ automatically ☊
avoid sb/sth: He's been avoiding me all week. ☊ avoid ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
aware of sth: I don't think people are really aware of just how much it costs. ☊ aware ☊
There was an awkward silence. ☊ awkward ☊
The village has a history going back to the Middle Ages. ☊ back ☊
Her parents backed her in her choice of career. ☊ back ☊
the historical background to the war ☊ background ☊
Too much work is bad for your health. ☊ bad ☊
The engagement was a bad mistake. ☊ bad ☊
I'm having a really bad day. ☊ bad ☊
Things are bad enough without our own guns shelling us. ☊ bad ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
The country has been badly affected by recession. ☊ badly ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ 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 ☊
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
a military band ☊ band ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
a military/naval base ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
The movie is based on a real-life incident. ☊ based ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
a gun battle ☊ battle ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
battle (for sth): a battle for survival ☊ battle ☊
Susan is a doctor. ☊ be ☊
bear sth: The pain was almost more than he could bear. ☊ bear ☊
beat sth (up): Beat the eggs up to a frothy consistency. ☊ beat ☊
beat A and B together: Beat the flour and milk together. ☊ beat ☊
beef and dairy cattle ☊ beef ☊
She became a lawyer as her father had before her. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It was some time before I realized the truth. ☊ before ☊
It had been fine the week before (= the previous week). ☊ before ☊
begin sth as sth: He began his political career as a student (= when he was a student). ☊ begin ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
We missed the beginning of the movie. ☊ beginning ☊
The birth of their first child marked the beginning of a new era in their married life. ☊ beginning ☊
He behaved like a true gentleman. ☊ behave ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
a difference/distinction/contrast between two things ☊ between ☊
The bicycle was beyond repair (= is too badly damaged to repair). ☊ beyond ☊
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 ☊
a rubbish bin ☊ bin ☊
It was a difficult birth. ☊ birth ☊
the birth of a new society in South Africa ☊ birth ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
Book early to avoid disappointment. ☊ book ☊
The performance is booked up (= there are no more tickets available). ☊ book ☊
a border dispute/incident ☊ border ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
bother with/about sth: It's not worth bothering with (= using) an umbrella—the car's just outside. ☊ bother ☊
He doesn't bother much about his appearance. ☊ bother ☊
bother doing sth: Why bother asking if you're not really interested? ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
I should really do some work this weekend but I can't be bothered. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
a wine/beer/milk bottle ☊ bottle ☊
There was a stream at the bottom of the garden. ☊ bottom ☊
a bowl of soup ☊ bowl ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
All the windows broke with the force of the blast. ☊ break ☊
They've broken off their engagement. ☊ break sth off ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
breast milk ☊ breast ☊
His face was bright with excitement. ☊ bright ☊
a brilliant performance/invention ☊ brilliant ☊
a brilliant career ☊ brilliant ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
The gallery has built up a fine collection of contemporary art. ☊ build sth up ☊
tall/old/historic buildings ☊ building ☊
burn sth: The soup's hot. Don't burn your mouth. ☊ burn ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
The dam burst under the weight of water. ☊ burst ☊
If we close down for repairs, we'll lose business. ☊ business ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
the calm of a summer evening ☊ calm ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
capacity for sth: She has an enormous capacity for hard work. ☊ capacity ☊
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2 000. ☊ capacity ☊
a fuel tank with a capacity of 50 litres ☊ capacity ☊
The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full). ☊ capacity ☊
They played to a capacity crowd (= one that filled all the space or seats). ☊ capacity ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
He genuinely cares about his employees. ☊ care ☊
a career in politics ☊ career ☊
a teaching career ☊ career ☊
She has been concentrating on her career. ☊ career ☊
a change of career ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
She started her career as an English teacher. ☊ career ☊
He is playing the best tennis of his career. ☊ career ☊
My school career was not very impressive. ☊ career ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
a jewellery case ☊ case ☊
Our lawyer didn't think we had a case (= had enough good arguments to win in a court of law). ☊ case ☊
His arrival caught me by surprise. ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
That's true, to a certain extent. ☊ certain ☊
Certainly, the early years are crucial to a child's development. ☊ certainly ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
I've been chained to my desk all week (= because there was so much work). ☊ chain ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
The job doesn't really challenge her. ☊ challenge ☊
Fame hasn't really changed him. ☊ change ☊
That's 40p change. ☊ change ☊
The ticket machine gives change. ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
a change from agriculture to industry ☊ change ☊
There will be a crew change when we land at Dubai. ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
She is someone who hates change. ☊ change ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm. ☊ characteristic ☊
criminal charges ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? ☊ charge ☊
The exhibition charts the history of the palace. ☊ chart ☊
cheap perfume/jewellery/shoes ☊ cheap ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
a health check ☊ check ☊
goat's cheese (= made from the milk of a goat ) ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
He is always chewing gum. ☊ chew ☊
chicken stock/soup ☊ chicken ☊
We are faced with a difficult choice. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
She's going to do it. She doesn't have much choice, really, does she? ☊ 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 ☊
She's the obvious choice for the job. ☊ choice ☊
This colour wasn't my first choice. ☊ choice ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
There wasn't much choice of colour. ☊ choice ☊
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. ☊ choose ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
a civil marriage ceremony ☊ civil ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
There's a real touch of class about this team. ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
I have a history class at 9 o'clock. ☊ class ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
The mist will clear by mid-morning. ☊ clear ☊
a lawyer with many famous clients ☊ client ☊
Sue climbed into bed. ☊ climb ☊
The two events are closely connected. ☊ closely ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
Bring a change of clothes with you. ☊ clothes ☊
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees ☊ coffee ☊
black/white coffee (= without/with milk) ☊ coffee ☊
the coldest May on record ☊ cold ☊
Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading figures. ☊ collapse ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
The roof collapsed under the weight of snow. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of share prices/the dollar/the market ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
She was taken to hospital after her collapse at work. ☊ collapse ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
The last collection from this postbox is at 5.15. ☊ collection ☊
a stamp/coin, etc. collection ☊ collection ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
When does the heating come on? ☊ come on ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
With DVD, you can watch the latest movies in the comfort of your own home. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
If it's any comfort to you, I'm in the same situation. ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
He has 1 200 men under his command. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
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 ☊
Allergies to milk are quite common in childhood. ☊ common ☊
It is, by common consent, Scotland's prettiest coast (= everyone agrees that it is). ☊ common ☊
You'd think he'd have the common courtesy to apologize (= this would be the polite behaviour that people would expect). ☊ common ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
a complete change ☊ complete ☊
in complete silence ☊ complete ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
This book requires a great deal of concentration. ☊ concentration ☊
concept (that...): the concept that everyone should have equality of opportunity ☊ concept ☊
concern sb: What concerns me is our lack of preparation for the change. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ 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 ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
concerned for sth: He didn't seem in the least concerned for her safety. ☊ concerned ☊
It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. ☊ concrete ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ 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 gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ 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 ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
His guilty expression confirmed my suspicions. ☊ confirm ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
armed/military conflict ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
Her unexpected arrival threw us into total confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. ☊ 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 conscious act of cruelty ☊ conscious ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
Let us consider the facts. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
Taking everything into consideration, the event was a great success. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
road construction ☊ construction ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
He consulted the manual. ☊ consult ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
a fear of physical contact ☊ contact ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ 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 ☊
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? ☊ contribute ☊
Medical negligence was said to have contributed to her death. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute sth to sth: This book contributes little to our understanding of the subject. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
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 ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. ☊ corner ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
They issued a statement correcting the one they had made earlier. ☊ correct ☊
I spent all evening correcting essays. ☊ correct ☊
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. ☊ 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 ☊
to cough nervously/politely/discreetly ☊ cough ☊
She gave a little cough to attract my attention. ☊ cough ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
They have the support of most of the country. ☊ country ☊
the civil/criminal courts ☊ court ☊
Her lawyer made a statement outside the court. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
He laughed to cover (= hide) his nervousness. ☊ cover ☊
cow's milk ☊ cow ☊
a herd of dairy cows (= cows kept for their milk) ☊ cow ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
the 1987 stock market crash ☊ crash ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
Thunder crashed overhead. ☊ crash ☊
I was terrified that the plane would crash. ☊ crash ☊
We're going to crash, aren't we? ☊ crash ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
In his mind he was about to commit the perfect crime. ☊ crime ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal law ☊ criminal ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ criminal ☊
a criminal lawyer ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
a critical moment in our country's history ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
a fall in this year's coffee crop ☊ crop ☊
crucial to/for sth: Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company. ☊ crucial ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
cultural differences between the two communities ☊ cultural ☊
a cultural event ☊ cultural ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
There was a curious mixture of people in the audience. ☊ curious ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
The curtain has fallen on her long and distinguished career (= her career has ended). ☊ curtain ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Smoking seriously damages your health. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth danced all evening with Richard. ☊ dance ☊
danger of sth: The building is in danger of collapsing. ☊ danger ☊
Smoking is a serious danger to health. ☊ danger ☊
Sue has long dark hair. ☊ dark ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
She's the daughter of an Oxford professor. ☊ daughter ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He was shot dead by a gunman outside his home. ☊ dead ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
The decay of the wood will spread if it is not removed. ☊ decay ☊
economic/moral/urban decay ☊ decay ☊
the decay of the old industries ☊ decay ☊
She couldn't decide whether he was telling the truth or not. ☊ decide ☊
He is really bad at making decisions. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: Few people dared to declare their opposition to the regime. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
a rapid/sharp/gradual decline ☊ decline ☊
urban/economic decline ☊ decline ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
An increase in cars has resulted in the decline of public transport. ☊ decline ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
Her health was declining rapidly. ☊ decline ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a deep understanding ☊ deep ☊
a deep economic recession ☊ deep ☊
The affair had exposed deep divisions within the party. ☊ deep ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
to breathe/sigh/exhale deeply (= using all of the air in your lungs) ☊ deeply ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
the defeat of fascism ☊ defeat ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
We apologize for the delay in answering your letter. ☊ delay ☊
a delay of two hours/a two-hour delay ☊ delay ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
The children squealed with delight when they saw the puppy. ☊ delight ☊
deliver sth: Do you have your milk delivered? ☊ deliver ☊
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed ☊ demand ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny (that)...: She denied (that) there had been any cover-up. ☊ deny ☊
She denied all knowledge of the incident. ☊ deny ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
the novelist's powers of description ☊ description ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
design sth (as sth): This course is primarily designed as an introduction to the subject. ☊ design ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
They face a desperate shortage of clean water. ☊ desperate ☊
the destruction of the rainforests ☊ 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 ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
The proposal had been dropped in the face of determined opposition. ☊ determined ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
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 ☊
She devoted herself to her career. ☊ devote yourself to sb/sth ☊
There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries. ☊ difference ☊
There's no difference in the results. ☊ difference ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ 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 ☊
We measured the difference in temperature. ☊ difference ☊
The rain didn't make much difference to the game. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Your age shouldn't make any difference to whether you get the job or not. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Changing schools made a big difference to my life. ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
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) ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
People often give very different accounts of the same event. ☊ different ☊
Your writing is really difficult to read. ☊ difficult ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
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 ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
a bitter/major disappointment ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
to show/express disapproval ☊ disapproval ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of disease ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
The level of violence in the film really disgusted me. ☊ disgust ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. ☊ dislike ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
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 ☊
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. ☊ disturb ☊
division (in/within sth): There are deep divisions in the party over the war. ☊ division ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
I could hear a dog barking. ☊ dog ☊
The success of the system is not in doubt. ☊ be in doubt ☊
Subsidence is the downward movement of a site on which a building stands. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ 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 ☊
a costume/historical, etc. drama ☊ drama ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
a collection of children's drawings ☊ drawing ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
If I win, it will be a dream come true. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
dream sth: Did it really happen or did I just dream it? ☊ dream ☊
dream (that)...: I never dreamt (that) I'd actually get the job. ☊ dream ☊
The urge to survive drove them on. ☊ drive ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
a dramatic/sharp drop in profits ☊ drop ☊
There was a substantial drop in the number of people out of work last month. ☊ drop ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
She was a drug addict (= could not stop using drugs). ☊ drug ☊
The team's success was largely due to her efforts. ☊ due ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
As a teacher, she had earned the respect of her students. ☊ earn ☊
the history of life on earth ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
the eastern slopes of the mountain ☊ eastern ☊
economic history ☊ economic ☊
The economy is in recession. ☊ 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 ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
a British-educated lawyer ☊ educated ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
a College of Education ☊ education ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
The truth of this statement has been effectively demonstrated in Chapter 1. ☊ effectively ☊
efficient heating equipment ☊ efficient ☊
the efficient use of energy ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
a very efficiently organized event ☊ efficiently ☊
A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success. ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The prime minister is about to call (= announce) an election. ☊ election ☊
a waste of electricity ☊ electricity ☊
an electronic engineer ☊ electronic ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
Her remark was followed by an embarrassed silence. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I'm glad you offered—it saved me the embarrassment of having to ask. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
The course has a vocational emphasis. ☊ emphasis ☊
employ sb: How many people does the company employ? ☊ employ ☊
employ sb as sth: For the past three years he has been employed as a firefighter. ☊ employ ☊
employ sb to do sth: A number of people have been employed to deal with the backlog of work. ☊ employ ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb in sth: My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
With a little encouragement from his parents he should do well. ☊ encouragement ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ 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 ☊
The debate ended in uproar. ☊ end in sth ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
It's a waste of time and energy. ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
I phoned earlier but you were engaged (= using your phone). ☊ engaged ☊
They're sending an engineer to fix the phone. ☊ engineer ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
highly/really/thoroughly/very enjoyable ☊ enjoyable ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
enormous interest ☊ enormous ☊
It was typical family entertainment. ☊ entertainment ☊
enthusiasm (for sth): I can't say I share your enthusiasm for the idea. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
He had a real enthusiasm for the work. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
enthusiasm (for doing sth): She never lost her enthusiasm for teaching. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
The news was greeted with a lack of enthusiasm by those at the meeting. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
'I don't mind,' she said, without much enthusiasm. ☊ enthusiasm ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
They have created an environment in which productivity should flourish. ☊ environment ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
escape doing sth: He narrowly escaped being killed. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
the even distribution of food ☊ even ☊
the evening performance ☊ 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 ☊
an unfortunate series of events ☊ event ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
the social event of the year ☊ event ☊
I'll get round to mending it eventually. ☊ eventually ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
evidence (that...): There is not a shred of evidence that the meeting actually took place. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
a medical examination ☊ examination ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
an exchange of glances/insults ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
excited (at sth): I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad. ☊ excited ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement ☊ excitement ☊
He was flushed with excitement at the thought. ☊ excitement ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
In her excitement she dropped her glass. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
I was unaware of his existence until today. ☊ existence ☊
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 ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
Contrary to expectations, interest rates did not rise. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
The event did not live up to expectations. ☊ expectation ☊
My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
an explosion in oil prices ☊ explosion ☊
a ban on the export of live cattle ☊ export ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
My job as a journalist is to expose the truth. ☊ expose ☊
to express fears/doubts/reservations ☊ express ☊
to express interest/regret/surprise ☊ express ☊
express yourself + adj.: They expressed themselves delighted. ☊ express ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
Only in his dreams does he give expression to his fears. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
an extra pint of milk ☊ extra ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ 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 ☊
She was a truly extraordinary woman. ☊ extraordinary ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
It's not always easy to face the truth. ☊ face ☊
Face facts—she isn't coming back. ☊ face ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
First, some basic facts about healthy eating! ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
The closure of the mine was the single most important factor in the town's decline. ☊ factor ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
the failure of the United Nations to maintain food supplies ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
We saw the faint outline of the mountain through the mist. ☊ faint ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
fair to sb (to do sth): Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? ☊ fair ☊
Her friend's kindness has restored her faith in human nature. ☊ faith ☊
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors' ability to find a cure. ☊ faith ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
the fall of the Roman Empire ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
the fall of Berlin ☊ fall ☊
a steep fall in profits ☊ fall ☊
to give a false impression of wealth ☊ FALSE ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ 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 ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
Lions belong to the cat family. ☊ family ☊
a fan heater ☊ fan ☊
He's always using fancy legal words. ☊ fancy ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
a fat volume on American history ☊ fat ☊
fear to do sth: She feared to tell him the truth. ☊ fear ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
feed sb/sth (on) sth: The cattle are fed (on) barley. ☊ feed ☊
feed sth to sb/sth: The barley is fed to the cattle. ☊ feed ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? ☊ feel ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
More females than males are employed in the factory. ☊ female ☊
Few people understand the difference. ☊ few ☊
outbreaks of street fighting ☊ fighting ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ figure ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
a very fine performance ☊ fine ☊
the finest collection of paintings in Europe ☊ fine ☊
finish with sth: The symphony finishes with a flourish. ☊ finish ☊
a burst of machine-gun fire ☊ fire ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. ☊ fire ☊
We heard the sound of guns firing. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: A starter's pistol fires only blanks. ☊ fire ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
fit sth: The facts certainly fit your theory. ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
The car won't start—can you fix it? ☊ fix ☊
to fix a shelf to the wall ☊ fix ☊
to fix a post in the ground ☊ fix ☊
a fixed rate of interest ☊ fixed ☊
This yogurt comes in ten different flavours. ☊ flavour ☊
Foreign visitors help to give a truly international flavour to the occasion. ☊ flavour ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
Election results flowed in throughout the night. ☊ flow ☊
a flower arrangement ☊ flower ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ 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 ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
I'll have soup and fish to follow. ☊ follow ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
They are anxious for her safety. ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
The expansion of higher education should be a powerful force for change. ☊ force ☊
He was finally defeated by forces beyond his control. ☊ force ☊
They realized the force of her argument. ☊ 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 ☊
The shopping centre took the full force of the blast. ☊ force ☊
She hits the ball with amazing force for someone so small. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
She forced herself to be polite to them. ☊ force ☊
force sb into sth: Ill health forced him into early retirement. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
I'd never forgive myself if she heard the truth from someone else. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive me for doing sth: Forgive me for interrupting, but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
forgive my doing sth: Forgive my interrupting but I really don't agree with that. ☊ forgive ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
a reversal of fortune(s) ☊ fortune ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
virtually fat-free yogurt ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship ☊ freedom ☊
freedom (of sth): freedom of action/choice ☊ freedom ☊
Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want). ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
Is this milk fresh? ☊ fresh ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
a childhood/family/lifelong friend ☊ friend ☊
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened that...: She was frightened that the plane would crash. ☊ frightened ☊
a frightening experience/prospect/thought ☊ frightening ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
There is a fundamental difference between the two points of view. ☊ fundamental ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
Nothing could be further from the truth. ☊ further ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
a garage mechanic ☊ garage ☊
a gas cooker/fire/furnace/oven/ring/stove ☊ gas ☊
gas central heating ☊ gas ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
the general belief/consensus ☊ general ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
He was a generally unpopular choice for captain. ☊ generally ☊
The proposal has generated a lot of interest. ☊ generate ☊
a generous helping of meat ☊ generous ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
He looks scary but he's really a gentle giant. ☊ gentle ☊
the gentle swell of the sea ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
Simmer the soup gently for 30 minutes. ☊ gently ☊
genuine concern for others ☊ genuine ☊
genuinely sorry ☊ genuinely ☊
get sb/sth doing sth: Can you really get that old car going again? ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
A good lawyer might be able to get you off. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (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) ☊
She can't get over her shyness. ☊ get over sth ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
Go for a walk. It'll give you an appetite. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
He talked so much that they were really glad to see the back of him (= when he left). ☊ glad ☊
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. ☊ glass ☊
+ noun: The gun went 'bang'. ☊ go ☊
This milk has gone sour. ☊ go ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
Those colours don't really go (together). ☊ go with sth ☊
The heating goes off at night. ☊ go off ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
the difference between good and evil ☊ good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
grab for sth: Kate grabbed for the robber's gun. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
a gradual change in the climate ☊ gradual ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
Great art has the power to change lives. ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help. ☊ great ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
He retired from the job on health grounds. ☊ ground ☊
Employers cannot discriminate on grounds of age. ☊ ground ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ 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 ☊
Remove dead leaves to encourage new growth. ☊ growth ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
the rapid growth in violent crime ☊ growth ☊
His book describes the growth of nationalism in Germany before the Second World War. ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
guarantee (of sth): Career success is no guarantee of happiness. ☊ guarantee ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
I don't really know. I'm just guessing. ☊ guess ☊
He was the guest of honour (= the most important person invited to an event). ☊ guest ☊
a Guide to Family Health ☊ guide ☊
to fire a gun at sb ☊ gun ☊
a toy gun ☊ gun ☊
anti-aircraft guns ☊ gun ☊
Look out, he's got a gun! ☊ gun ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. ☊ gun ☊
a gun battle between rival gangs ☊ gun ☊
The crowd threw up their hands (= lifted them into the air) in dismay. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
We hung her portrait above the fireplace. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
Is this really happening or is it a dream? ☊ happen ☊
happy (with sb/sth): Are you happy with that arrangement? ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
to find true happiness ☊ happiness ☊
to think hard ☊ hard ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
Sometimes I really hate him. ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
We're having our car repaired. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
The house has gas-fired central heating. ☊ have ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. ☊ health ☊
to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of health ☊ health ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
mental health ☊ health ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
He was nursed back to health by his wife. ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
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 ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
to have a healthy appetite ☊ healthy ☊
hear sb/sth doing sth: He could hear a dog barking. ☊ hear ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
The fire gave out a fierce heat. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
What type of heating do you have? ☊ heating ☊
a gas heating system ☊ heating ☊
heating bills ☊ heating ☊
The island is truly a heaven on earth. ☊ heaven ☊
heavy frost/rain/snow ☊ heavy ☊
She spoke with heavy irony. ☊ heavy ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
With the help of a ladder, neighbours were able to rescue the children from the blaze. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
Thank you for all your help. ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
None of this would have been possible without their help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
The choice was hers. ☊ hers ☊
She stood there, hesitating over whether or not to tell him the truth. ☊ hesitate ☊
She struggled to hide her disappointment. ☊ hide ☊
I have never tried to hide the truth about my past. ☊ hide ☊
a hill start (= the act of starting a vehicle on a slope) ☊ hill ☊
to hire a lawyer ☊ hire ☊
The choice was his. ☊ his ☊
the historical background to the war ☊ historical ☊
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 ☊
historical documents/records/research ☊ historical ☊
The building is of historical importance. ☊ historical ☊
a historical novel ☊ historical ☊
a turning point in human history ☊ history ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
a people with no sense of history ☊ history ☊
Many people throughout history have dreamt of a world without war. ☊ history ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
These events changed the course of history. ☊ history ☊
the history of Ireland/democracy/popular music ☊ history ☊
The local history of the area is fascinating. ☊ history ☊
The school traces its history back to 1865. ☊ history ☊
a history teacher ☊ history ☊
a degree in History ☊ history ☊
social/economic/political history ☊ history ☊
ancient/medieval/modern history ☊ history ☊
She's studying art history. ☊ history ☊
She's writing a new history of Europe. ☊ history ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
He has a history of violent crime. ☊ history ☊
a patient's medical history ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
He was hit by a sniper. ☊ hit ☊
The duo were a real hit in last year's show. ☊ hit ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
Our solicitor holds our wills. ☊ hold ☊
She just managed to hold back her anger. ☊ hold sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
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 ☊
I honestly can't remember a thing about last night. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
a hunting horn ☊ horn ☊
to sound/toot your horn ☊ horn ☊
Behind him, a horn blared. ☊ horn ☊
The full horror of the accident was beginning to become clear. ☊ horror ☊
In his dreams he relives the horror of the attack. ☊ horror ☊
the horrors of war ☊ horror ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
a terrible loss of human life ☊ 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 ☊
He's really very human when you get to know him. ☊ human ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
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 ☊
I'm really hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
Lions sometimes hunt alone. ☊ hunt ☊
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. ☊ hurry ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
What really hurt was that he never answered my letter. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much 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 ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (sb + adj./noun): I can imagine him really angry. ☊ imagine ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
impatient (at sth): Sarah was becoming increasingly impatient at their lack of interest. ☊ impatient ☊
An impatient driver behind me sounded his horn. ☊ impatient ☊
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. ☊ implication ☊
His silence seemed to imply agreement. ☊ imply ☊
one of the most important collections of American art ☊ important ☊
The time limits are imposed on us by factors outside our control. ☊ impose ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
impressed by/with sb/sth: We were all impressed by her enthusiasm. ☊ impressed ☊
You'll have to play better than that if you really want to make an impression (= to make people admire you). ☊ impression ☊
an impressive performance ☊ impressive ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
I can't drink coffee with milk in. ☊ in ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. ☊ incident ☊
One particular incident sticks in my mind. ☊ incident ☊
There was a shooting incident near here last night. ☊ incident ☊
a border/diplomatic incident ☊ incident ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
It is indeed a remarkable achievement. ☊ indeed ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
a woman's financial independence ☊ independence ☊
She went to a lawyer for some independent advice. ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
indicate sth (to sb): He indicated his willingness to cooperate. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain. ☊ indirect ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
A rise in the interest rates seems inevitable. ☊ inevitable ☊
influence (over sb/sth): Her parents no longer have any real influence over her. ☊ influence ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
It was up to the US to take the initiative in repairing relations. ☊ initiative ☊
Inside most of us is a small child screaming for attention. ☊ inside ☊
I didn't really want to go but he insisted. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
+ speech: 'It's true,' she insisted. ☊ insist ☊
to institute criminal proceedings against sb ☊ institute ☊
insult to sb/sth: His comments were seen as an insult to the president. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
insulting to sb/sth: She was really insulting to me. ☊ insulting ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
Interest rates have risen by 1%. ☊ interest ☊
high rates of interest ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
These documents are of great historical interest. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
interested (in sth/sb): I'm very interested in history. ☊ interested ☊
She was watching with a politely interested expression on her face. ☊ interested ☊
He sounded genuinely interested. ☊ interested ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career. ☊ interruption ☊
an interruption to the power supply ☊ interruption ☊
He ignored her interruptions. ☊ interruption ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
There was a serious incident involving a group of youths. ☊ involve ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
I heard an item on the radio about women engineers. ☊ item ☊
silver/gold jewellery ☊ jewellery ☊
She has some lovely pieces of jewellery. ☊ jewellery ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
My joints are really stiff this morning. ☊ joint ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
She showed a lack of judgement when she gave Mark the job. ☊ judgement ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
It was, in her judgement, the wrong thing to do. ☊ judgement ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ justice ☊
Here's a five dollar bill—please keep the change. ☊ keep ☊
That child can't keep out of mischief. ☊ keep out of sth, keep sb out of sth ☊
kind (of sb) (to do sth): It was really kind of you to help me. ☊ kind ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
She sent the letter without my knowledge. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
Employers are using immigrants as cheap labour. ☊ labour ☊
Repairs involve skilled labour, which can be expensive. ☊ labour ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
manual labour (= work using your hands) ☊ labour ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
His wife was a real lady. ☊ lady ☊
Could I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? ☊ lady ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
Some of the country's richest grazing lands are in these valleys. ☊ land ☊
the language of the legal profession ☊ language ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ 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 ☊
I realized the truth too late. ☊ too late ☊
She laughed to cover her nervousness. ☊ laugh ☊
the successful launch of the Ariane rocket ☊ launch ☊
strict gun laws ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
They had laid the groundwork for future development. ☊ lay ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
Really, I'm not in the least tired. ☊ not in the least ☊
leave sb sth: I'm afraid you leave me no choice. ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
Their openness was a terrific lesson to me. ☊ lesson ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
He's lived here all his life. ☊ life ☊
I've lived in England for most of my life. ☊ life ☊
She has been an accountant all her working life. ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
They were very happy throughout their married life. ☊ life ☊
life and death ☊ life ☊
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
Hundreds of lives were threatened when the building collapsed. ☊ life ☊
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 ☊
You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise. ☊ light ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
We would like to apologize for the delay. ☊ like ☊
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
the transition from liquid to vapour ☊ liquid ☊
Sorry, I wasn't really listening. ☊ listen ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
a little milk/sugar/tea ☊ little ☊
If you have any spare milk, could you give me a little? ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
Little did I know that this spelled the end of my career. ☊ little ☊
Her words have lived with me all my life. ☊ live ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
The club has live music most nights. ☊ live ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
load (sth): Is the gun loaded? ☊ load ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). ☊ look ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. ☊ lose ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
I want to report the loss of a package. ☊ loss ☊
The loss of his wife was a great blow to him. ☊ loss ☊
The drought has led to widespread loss of life. ☊ loss ☊
Her departure is a big loss to the school. ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
We would be lost without your help. ☊ lost ☊
Thanks a lot for your help. ☊ lot ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. ☊ low ☊
low-fat yogurt ☊ low ☊
the lower slopes of the mountain ☊ low ☊
We wish her luck in her new career. ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (that...): You were lucky (that) you spotted the danger in time. ☊ lucky ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
dance and music which capture the magic of India ☊ magic ☊
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. ☊ magic ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
She maintained a dignified silence. ☊ maintain ☊
maintain sth: She has always maintained her innocence. ☊ maintain ☊
My lawyer has been urging me to make a will. ☊ make ☊
Nothing can make up for the loss of a child. ☊ make up for sth ☊
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. ☊ make up for sth ☊
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. ☊ make up for sth ☊
early/modern/Prehistoric man ☊ man ☊
a career in management ☊ management ☊
the sales/marketing/personnel manager ☊ manager ☊
His manner was polite but cool. ☊ manner ☊
Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. ☊ manufacturing ☊
He has his career path clearly mapped out. ☊ map sth out ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
They lived in fear of their master. ☊ master ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) who, what, etc...: Does it really matter who did it? ☊ matter ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
That may or may not be true. ☊ may ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. ☊ measure ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ 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 ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
Any event attended by the actor received widespread media coverage. ☊ media ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
mental health ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
My hair's a real mess! ☊ mess ☊
the heat of the midday sun ☊ midday ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
a mild punishment/criticism ☊ mild ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
military training/intelligence ☊ military ☊
a military coup ☊ military ☊
We may have to take military action. ☊ military ☊
a pint/litre of milk ☊ milk ☊
a bottle/carton of milk ☊ milk ☊
fresh/dried/powdered milk ☊ milk ☊
Do you take milk in your tea? ☊ milk ☊
milk products (= butter, cheese, etc.) ☊ milk ☊
breast milk ☊ milk ☊
insights into the criminal mind ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
He wouldn't have minded so much if she'd told him the truth. ☊ mind ☊
mind about sth: Did she mind about not getting the job? ☊ mind ☊
For a minority, the decision was a disappointment. ☊ minority ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. ☊ mix ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
Modern European history ☊ modern ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
I agreed in a moment of weakness. ☊ moment ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
He was in no mood for being polite to visitors. ☊ mood ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
It had more the appearance of a deliberate crime than of an accident. ☊ more ☊
mountain roads/streams/villages ☊ mountain ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement. ☊ movement ☊
Power comes from the forward movement of the entire body. ☊ movement ☊
Mrs Susan Hill ☊ Mrs ☊
Much as I would like to stay, I really must go home. ☊ much as ☊
the popularity of Mozart's music ☊ music ☊
a career in music ☊ music ☊
Mystery surrounds her disappearance. ☊ mystery ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
the natural agility of a cat ☊ natural ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
She was the natural choice for the job. ☊ natural ☊
natural yogurt (= with no flavour added) ☊ natural ☊
We appealed to his better nature (= his kindness). ☊ nature ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
They badly needed a change. ☊ need ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
It was a new era in the history of our country. ☊ new ☊
the discovery of a new star ☊ new ☊
A second-hand car costs a fraction of a new one. ☊ new ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
He's a really nice guy. ☊ nice ☊
I lay awake all night. ☊ night ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
The streets were very noisy throughout the night. ☊ noisy ☊
None but he knew the truth. ☊ none but ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
She wrinkled her nose in disgust. ☊ nose ☊
I don't know if he's telling the truth or not. ☊ not ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
detective/historical/romantic novels ☊ novel ☊
nuclear capacity (= the number of nuclear weapons a country has) ☊ nuclear ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
She has some interesting observations on possible future developments. ☊ observation ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
She was the obvious choice for the job. ☊ obvious ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
When exactly did the incident occur? ☊ occur ☊
Something unexpected occurred. ☊ occur ☊
a glass of milk ☊ of ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
the howling of the wind ☊ of ☊
Think of a number, any number. ☊ of ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
New legislation makes it an offence to carry guns. ☊ offence ☊
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. ☊ offense ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. ☊ officially ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
Oh, Sue! Could you help me a moment? ☊ oh ☊
an oil lamp/heater ☊ oil ☊
One place I'd really like to visit is Bali. ☊ one ☊
Her one concern was for the health of her baby. ☊ one ☊
One should never criticize if one is not sure of one's facts. ☊ one ☊
French onion soup ☊ onion ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. ☊ open ☊
The movie has an exciting opening. ☊ opening ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
In my opinion, it's a very sound investment. ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
This exercise develops suppleness as opposed to (= rather than) strength. ☊ as opposed to ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
He spent five years in prison for his opposition to the regime. ☊ opposition ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
It is one of the functions of art to bring order out of chaos. ☊ order ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
a badly organized event ☊ organized ☊
She has risen from humble origins to immense wealth. ☊ origin ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
We'll get the truth out of her. ☊ out ☊
We're out of milk. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
We're over the worst of the recession. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. ☊ overcome ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
a pack of cigarettes/gum ☊ pack ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
partnership with sb/sth: the school's partnership with parents ☊ partnership ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
a passing phase/thought/interest ☊ passing ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
The past month has been really busy at work. ☊ past ☊
past events ☊ past ☊
Let's forget about who was more to blame—it's all past history. ☊ past ☊
a career path ☊ path ☊
My patience is wearing thin. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
You'd try the patience of a saint! ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
I had to pay out £500 to get my car repaired. ☊ pay sth out ☊
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
She gave the greatest performance of her career. ☊ performance ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
high-performance (= very powerful) cars ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
Her academic performance has been inconsistent. ☊ performance ☊
Which period of history would you most like to have lived in? ☊ period ☊
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 ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
His anxiety about the work was just a passing phase. ☊ phase ☊
a professor of philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
the development of different philosophies ☊ philosophy ☊
the director of photography (= the person who is in charge of the actual filming of a film/movie, programme, etc.) ☊ photography ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
She was intimidated by his physical presence. ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
She went bright pink with embarrassment. ☊ pink ☊
a pint of beer/milk ☊ pint ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
a look/feeling/surge of pity ☊ pity ☊
I don't want your pity. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
The facts were plain to see. ☊ plain ☊
It was a rip-off, plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
The plain fact is that nobody really knows. ☊ plain ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
There's been a change of plan. ☊ plan ☊
What a pleasant surprise! ☊ pleasant ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
pleasure (in sth/in doing sth): He takes no pleasure in his work. ☊ pleasure ☊
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. ☊ pleasure ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
epic/lyric/pastoral, etc. poetry ☊ poetry ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
He pointed the gun at her head. ☊ 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) ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
Please be polite to our guests. ☊ polite ☊
We were all too polite to object. ☊ polite ☊
I don't know how to make polite conversation. ☊ polite ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
The receptionist smiled politely. ☊ politely ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
the internal politics of the legal profession ☊ politics ☊
the party's poor performance in the election ☊ poor ☊
to be in poor health ☊ poor ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
This show of concern is just a pose. ☊ pose ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
to be in a position of power/strength/authority ☊ position ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
He credited her with a maturity she did not possess. ☊ possess ☊
You cannot legally take possession of the property (= start using it after buying it) until three weeks after the contract is signed. ☊ possession ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
a yogurt pot ☊ pot ☊
engine power ☊ power ☊
economic power ☊ power ☊
air/sea power (= military strength in the air/ at sea) ☊ power ☊
purchasing power ☊ power ☊
the power of the media ☊ power ☊
an allied/enemy power ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
There's practically no difference between the two options. ☊ practically ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
practise as sth: She practised as a barrister for many years. ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
Was going to college a good preparation for your career? ☊ preparation ☊
The college prepares students for a career in business. ☊ prepare ☊
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. ☊ presence ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
I admire the clear, logical presentation of her arguments. ☊ presentation ☊
Is he really 60? He's remarkably well preserved. ☊ preserve ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
The event is bound to attract wide press coverage (= it will be written about in many newspapers). ☊ press ☊
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 ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
air/water pressure ☊ pressure ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
Draught beer is pumped out of the barrel under pressure. ☊ under pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
That performance was pretty impressive. ☊ pretty ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The judge will take into consideration any previous convictions. ☊ previous ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
Losing his job was a real blow to his pride. ☊ pride ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
Good health care is of primary importance. ☊ primary ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
He was a prisoner of his own ignorance. ☊ prisoner ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
to fix a problem ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
dairy/meat/pharmaceutical, etc. products ☊ product ☊
a decline/an increase in production ☊ production ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
This was clearly a job for a real professional. ☊ professional ☊
Professor (Ann) Williams ☊ professor ☊
a chemistry professor ☊ professor ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
He was made (a) professor at the age of 40. ☊ professor ☊
a history project ☊ project ☊
prompt sth: The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security. ☊ prompt ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
She wrote a letter of apology but only under protest. ☊ under protest ☊
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. ☊ protest ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
It was proving extremely difficult to establish the truth. ☊ prove ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
prove to be sth: The promotion proved to be a turning point in his career. ☊ prove ☊
prove sth: They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence. ☊ prove ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
a delay in the publication of the exam results ☊ publication ☊
There has been a great deal of publicity surrounding his disappearance. ☊ publicity ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
She wishes to pursue a medical career. ☊ pursue ☊
The music teacher really pushes her pupils. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
The rise in interest rates will push prices up. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
The incident put her in a bad mood. ☊ put ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
a decline in water quality ☊ quality ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ 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) ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
His quick thinking saved her life. ☊ quick ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
She raised the gun and fired. ☊ raise ☊
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent. ☊ range ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rapid change/expansion/growth ☊ rapid ☊
a rapid rise/decline in sales ☊ rapid ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. ☊ rarely ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
reincarnation ☊ re- ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
This accident could have produced a real tragedy. ☊ real ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
Tell me the real reason. ☊ real ☊
See the real Africa on one of our walking safaris. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. ☊ real ☊
She never had any real friends at school. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
He was making a real effort to be nice to her. ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
There's no real possibility of them changing their minds. ☊ real ☊
We have a real chance of success. ☊ real ☊
What do you really think about it? ☊ really ☊
Tell me what really happened. ☊ really ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
I want to help, I really do. ☊ really ☊
Now I really must go. ☊ really ☊
I really don't mind. ☊ really ☊
He really likes you. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
a really hot fire ☊ really ☊
I'm really sorry. ☊ really ☊
I don't really agree with that. ☊ really ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
We've done well, really. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
receive sth with sth: The statistics were received with concern. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
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 ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ 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 sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend (that)...: I recommend (that) he see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
a record collection ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
I've marked the corrections in red (= in red ink). ☊ red ☊
This paragraph refers to the events of last year. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The book is full of references to growing up in India. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect on/upon sth: She was left to reflect on the implications of her decision. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
a blunt/flat/curt refusal ☊ refusal ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
regional variations in pronunciation ☊ regional ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
The lioness rejected the smallest cub, which died. ☊ reject ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
relate A to B: In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
Given the failure of the previous plan, this turned out to be a relative success. ☊ relative ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
Death released him from his suffering. ☊ release ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
There was little comic relief in his speech. ☊ relief ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
famine relief ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
the relief of suffering ☊ relief ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
prehistoric remains ☊ remains ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
She was a truly remarkable woman. ☊ remarkable ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. ☊ repair ☊
It was too late to repair the damage done to their relationship. ☊ repair ☊
The home team did well to repair a bad start. ☊ repair ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
This phrase is repeated at intervals throughout the song. ☊ repeat ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. ☊ represent ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
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 ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
A wealthy benefactor came to their rescue with a generous donation. ☊ rescue ☊
medical/historical/scientific, etc. research ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
He discovered unexpected reserves of strength. ☊ reserve ☊
resist (sth): to resist change ☊ 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 ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
I have the greatest respect for your brother. ☊ respect ☊
A two-minute silence was held as a mark of respect. ☊ respect ☊
A deep mutual respect and understanding developed between them. ☊ respect ☊
to show a lack of respect for authority ☊ respect ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
There was one respect, however, in which they differed. ☊ respect ☊
Who's responsible for this mess? ☊ responsible ☊
I'm not doing this job for the rest of my life. ☊ rest ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
He is now fully restored to health. ☊ restore ☊
Having small children tends to restrict your freedom. ☊ restrict ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
to retain your independence ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
the return of spring ☊ return ☊
a return of my doubts ☊ return ☊
Can I buy you lunch in return for your help? ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. ☊ reveal ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
a revised edition of a textbook ☊ revise ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
We may have to revise this figure upwards. ☊ revise ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
I can't come out tonight. I have to revise. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ 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 ☊
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 ☊ revolution ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
They had fought hard for equal rights. ☊ right ☊
She doesn't understand the difference between right and wrong. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
She watched the gentle rise and fall of his chest as he slept. ☊ rise ☊
the rise of fascism in Europe ☊ rise ☊
the rise and fall of the British Empire ☊ rise ☊
her meteoric rise to power ☊ rise ☊
rise in sth: There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work. ☊ rise ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
a major health/fire risk ☊ risk ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
They were willing to risk everything for their liberty. ☊ risk ☊
risk sth: There was no choice. If they stayed there, they risked death. ☊ risk ☊
road accidents/safety/users ☊ road ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
Soup and a roll: £3.50 ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
the discovery that the world is round ☊ round ☊
The child was watching it all with big round eyes (= showing interest). ☊ round ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
a ball made of rubber ☊ rubber ☊
a rubber tree ☊ rubber ☊
It's not rubbish—it's true! ☊ rubbish ☊
The divorce ultimately led to his ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
The old mill is now little more than a ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
We've run short of milk. ☊ run ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) ☊ running ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
He was kept in custody for his own safety. ☊ safety ☊
I'm worried about the safety of the treatment. ☊ safety ☊
We watched the lions from the safety of the car. ☊ safety ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
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 ☊
I'm satisfied that they are telling the truth. ☊ satisfied ☊
to satisfy sb's curiosity ☊ satisfy ☊
It's satisfying to play a game really well. ☊ satisfying ☊
The goalie saved brilliantly from Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say to sb/yourself + speech: I said to myself (= thought), 'That can't be right!' ☊ say ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
to evaluate performance on a scale from 1 to 10 ☊ scale ☊
a bomb/health scare ☊ scare ☊
to cause a major scare ☊ scare ☊
You gave me a scare! ☊ scare ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
The tunnel project has already fallen behind schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
We are trying desperately to keep to our schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
One of the scheduled events is a talk on alternative medicine. ☊ schedule ☊
the business/medical/law school ☊ school ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
scream in/with sth: The kids were screaming with excitement. ☊ scream ☊
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid ☊ seal ☊
the cricket/hunting/shooting, etc. season ☊ season ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
see (that)...: I see (that) interest rates are going up again. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth doing sth: I can't see her changing her mind. ☊ see ☊
see doing sth: I'll have to see about getting that roof repaired. ☊ see about sth ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
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 ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
send sb to do sth: I've sent Tom to buy some milk. ☊ send ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
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 ☊
a legal separation ☊ separation ☊
The incident sparked off a whole series of events that nobody had foreseen. ☊ series ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Seriously though, it could be really dangerous. ☊ seriously ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
set sb/sth doing sth: Her remarks set me thinking. ☊ set ☊
It's time you settled your differences with your father. ☊ settle ☊
a severe shortage of qualified staff ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
He could not live with the shame of other people knowing the truth. ☊ shame ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Sue shares a house with three other students. ☊ share ☊
a sharp sense of humour ☊ 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 ☊
a sharp drop in prices ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp increase in unemployment ☊ sharp ☊
Doesn't she (= the woman we are looking at) look like Sue? ☊ she ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
to work an eight-hour shift ☊ shift ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
a dramatic shift in public opinion ☊ shift ☊
a shift of emphasis ☊ shift ☊
Her eyes were shining with excitement. ☊ shine ☊
Excitement was shining in her eyes. ☊ shine ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
a shocking waste of money ☊ shocking ☊
a serious shooting incident ☊ shooting ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. ☊ shooting ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
The man fired several shots from his pistol. ☊ shot ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show that...: He has shown that he is ready to make compromises. ☊ show ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: Her expression showed her disappointment. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
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 ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
There are no significant differences between the two groups of students. ☊ significant ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
A scream broke the silence of the night. ☊ silence ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
an embarrassed/awkward silence ☊ silence ☊
I got used to his long silences. ☊ silence ☊
There was a deafening silence (= one that is very noticeable). ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
The business over the lawsuit had really knocked her for six. ☊ hit/knock sb for six ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
His popularity has slipped recently. ☊ slip ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
The garden slopes away towards the river. ☊ slope ☊
The country is experiencing slow but steady economic growth. ☊ slow ☊
That was a smart career move. ☊ smart ☊
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. ☊ smile ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste. ☊ smooth ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
social mobility (= the movement of people from one social class to another) ☊ social ☊
Racism exists at all levels of society. ☊ society ☊
It was so cold that the stream had frozen solid. ☊ solid ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
She thinks she's really somebody in that car. ☊ somebody ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
He's the son of an Oxford professor. ☊ son ☊
sorry (for sth/doing sth): He says he's really sorry for taking the car without asking. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry to do sth: I was genuinely sorry to be leaving college. ☊ sorry ☊
She sort of pretends that she doesn't really care. ☊ sort of ☊
I'm really busy—can you sort it? ☊ sort ☊
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. ☊ from soup to nuts ☊
We're all in the soup now. ☊ in the soup ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
a space flight/mission ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
Professor Wilson was invited to speak about the results of his research. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
a special event ☊ special ☊
a specialist in Japanese history ☊ specialist ☊
I seemed to have lost the power of speech. ☊ speech ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
There's a big split in the tent. ☊ split ☊
split (within sth): a damaging split within the party leadership ☊ split ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
a spray of machine-gun bullets ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth: Using too much water could spread the stain. ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
Sue spread the map out on the floor. ☊ spread ☊
to prevent the spread of disease ☊ spread ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
Shut doors to delay the spread of fire. ☊ spread ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
spring water ☊ spring ☊
to squeeze the trigger of a gun (= to fire it) ☊ squeeze ☊
staff development/training ☊ staff ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
The passports, with the visa stamps, were waiting at the embassy. ☊ stamp ☊
The Post Office has issued a commemorative stamp to mark the event. ☊ stamp ☊
Sam stamped his foot in anger. ☊ stamp ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan ☊ star ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
We've had problems (right) from the start. ☊ start ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
a steady decline in numbers ☊ steady ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
a steep decline in the birth rate ☊ steep ☊
a steep rise in unemployment ☊ steep ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
Stick 'em up! (= put your hands above your head — I have a gun!) ☊ stick ☊
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ☊ stick ☊
Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough. ☊ sticky ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
People just don't stop to think about the consequences. ☊ stop ☊
a health food store ☊ store ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
military strategy ☊ strategy ☊
mountain streams ☊ stream ☊
the strength of the sun ☊ strength ☊
wind strength ☊ strength ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ 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 ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. ☊ strength ☊
to negotiate from a position of strength ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
During this ordeal he was able to draw strength from his faith. ☊ strength ☊
She has a remarkable inner strength. ☊ strength ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
He pushed against the rock with all his strength. ☊ strength ☊
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
strength to do sth: She didn't have the strength to walk any further. ☊ strength ☊
the strength of a rope ☊ strength ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
+ speech: 'There is,' Johnson stressed, 'no real alternative.' ☊ stress ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
strike sb: An awful thought has just struck me. ☊ strike ☊
I was struck by her resemblance to my aunt. ☊ strike ☊
it strikes sb that...: It strikes me that nobody is really in favour of the changes. ☊ strike ☊
The lion crouched ready to strike. ☊ strike ☊
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. ☊ striking ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
He's strong enough to lift a car! ☊ strong ☊
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence ☊ struggle ☊
It was a real struggle to be ready on time. ☊ struggle ☊
She's a student at Sussex University. ☊ student ☊
a dramatic increase in student numbers ☊ student ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study to do/be sth: Nina is studying to be an architect. ☊ study ☊
She does everything with style and grace. ☊ style ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
a substantial change ☊ substantial ☊
There are substantial differences between the two groups. ☊ substantial ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Paul's father only saw him as a substitute for his dead brother. ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years. ☊ successfully ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
She was noisily sucking up milk through a straw. ☊ suck ☊
suck at/on sth: The baby sucked at its mother's breast. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth: She sucked a mint. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adv./prep.: The pump sucks air out through the valve. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
suffer from sth: He suffers from asthma. ☊ suffer ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
There is no suggestion of any impropriety. ☊ suggestion ☊
I don't think this coat really suits me. ☊ suit ☊
suited (for sb/sth): He is not really suited for a teaching career. ☊ suited ☊
this/next/last summer ☊ summer ☊
the warmth of the afternoon sun ☊ sun ☊
We did our best to keep out of the sun. ☊ sun ☊
support sb/sth: to support a proposal ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
When my father died, Jim was a real 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 ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj.: She had supposed him (to be) very rich. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth + noun: I had supposed his wife a younger woman. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose for a minute that he'll agree (= I'm sure that he won't). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
What I'm saying, I suppose, is that she's not really suitable for the job. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
Suppose we take a later train? ☊ suppose ☊
sure of sth: I hope you are sure of your facts. ☊ sure ☊
Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
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 ☊
suspicion (that...): I have a sneaking suspicion that she's not telling the truth. ☊ suspicion ☊
She was reluctant to voice her suspicions. ☊ suspicion ☊
swear to do sth: Remember, you have sworn to tell the truth. ☊ swear ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
The fall left her with a painful swelling above her eye. ☊ swelling ☊
Voting showed a 10% swing to Labour. ☊ swing ☊
There are indications of a swing towards nuclear power. ☊ swing ☊
the swing of her hips ☊ swing ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
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 ☊
heating systems ☊ system ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
take sb sth (to do sth): It took her three hours to repair her bike. ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance. ☊ take off ☊
Don't be taken in by his charm—he's ruthless. ☊ take sb in ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ 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 ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
The soup has very little taste. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
changes in tax rates ☊ tax ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
a history/science, etc. teacher ☊ teacher ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
How much teaching do you actually do? ☊ teaching ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
Skaters score extra points for technical complexity. ☊ technical ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
tell sth: It was hard to tell the difference between the two versions. ☊ tell ☊
Are you sure you're telling the truth? ☊ tell ☊
a rise in temperature ☊ temperature ☊
tendency (to/towards sth): She has a strong natural tendency towards caution. ☊ tendency ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
I've just had a terrible thought. ☊ terrible ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
thanks (for sth): Many thanks for your support. ☊ thanks ☊
'Here's the change.' 'Thanks very much.' ☊ thanks ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
That incident changed their lives. ☊ that ☊
The fact (that) he's older than me is not relevant. ☊ that ☊
The heat was getting to be too much for me. ☊ the ☊
That sounds fine in theory, but have you really thought it through? ☊ in theory ☊
I don't want there to be any misunderstanding. ☊ there ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
The rest, as they say, is history. ☊ they ☊
The plane crashed in thick fog. ☊ thick ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
thick soup ☊ thick ☊
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat. ☊ thick ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
a car/jewel, etc. thief ☊ thief ☊
Think things over before you decide. ☊ thing ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
You'd think she'd have been grateful for my help (= but she wasn't). ☊ think ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ 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 ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
think (about sth): I can't tell you now—I'll have to think about it. ☊ think ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
He'd like more time to think things over. ☊ think sth over ☊
I've been thinking over what you said. ☊ think sth over ☊
I had to do some quick thinking. ☊ thinking ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
a thoroughly professional performance ☊ thoroughly ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
My thoughts turned to home. ☊ thought ☊
You are always in my thoughts. ☊ thought ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
thought (that...): She was struck by the sudden thought that he might already have left. ☊ 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 ☊
These ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments. ☊ threat ☊
There is a real threat of war. ☊ threat ☊
threaten sb with sth: The attacker threatened them with a gun. ☊ threaten ☊
It was through him (= as a result of his help) that I got the job. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
The house was painted white throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
the violent times we live in (= the present period of history) ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
a walking stick with a rubber tip ☊ tip ☊
to check your tire pressure ☊ tire ☊
I'm too tired even to think. ☊ tired ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
the Japanese ambassador to France ☊ to ☊
His music isn't really to my taste. ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
He rubbed his hands together in satisfaction. ☊ together ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention. ☊ tongue ☊
This is too large a helping for me/This helping is too large for me. ☊ too ☊
power tools (= using electricity) ☊ tool ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
the effectiveness of interest rates as an economic tool ☊ tool ☊
These proposals are perfectly in tune with our own thoughts on the subject. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
turn sth + adj.: The heat turned the milk sour. ☊ turn ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
She turned the chair on its side to repair it. ☊ turn ☊
They've turned off the water while they repair a burst pipe. ☊ turn sth off ☊
to turn on the heating ☊ turn sth on ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
a bizarre twist to the tale ☊ twist ☊
He spoke with typical enthusiasm. ☊ typical ☊
an ugly incident ☊ ugly ☊
Silk sheets are the ultimate luxury. ☊ ultimate ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
She was unable to hide her excitement. ☊ unable ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
There was an uncomfortable silence. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The wall collapsed under the strain. ☊ under ☊
underground passages/caves/streams ☊ underground ☊
Underneath her cool exterior she was really very frightened. ☊ underneath ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
The existence of God is beyond human understanding (= humans cannot know whether God exists or not). ☊ understanding ☊
We have this understanding that nobody talks about work over lunch. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
It would be unfair not to let you have a choice. ☊ unfair ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
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 ☊
He was never actually unkind to them. ☊ unkind ☊
I sleep with the window open unless it's really cold. ☊ unless ☊
In the unlikely event of a problem arising, please contact the hotel manager. ☊ unlikely ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
The stream has dried up. ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
the upper slopes of the mountain ☊ upper ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
urge to do sth: I had a sudden urge to hit him. ☊ urge ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
They were able to achieve a settlement without using military force. ☊ use ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
The poem uses simple language. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
You have to use the past tense. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/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 ☊
used cars ☊ used ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
a user manual ☊ user ☊
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. ☊ value ☊
They're only £40—not bad value, really. ☊ value ☊
value sb/sth (as sth): I really value him as a friend. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
The dial records very slight variations in pressure. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
I've had a varied career. ☊ varied ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
Your help made a vast difference. ☊ vast ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
In my view it was a waste of time. ☊ view ☊
view sb/sth with sth: She viewed him with suspicion. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Why do they always have to resort to violence? ☊ violence ☊
the violence of the eruption ☊ violence ☊
I took a violent dislike to him. ☊ violent ☊
a violent change ☊ violent ☊
a visible police presence ☊ 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 ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
wander away, back, to, etc. sth: Her thoughts wandered back to her youth. ☊ wander ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
warm sth/sb/yourself (up): I'll warm up some milk. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. ☊ warmth ☊
His expression lacked warmth or encouragement. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ warn ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
It seems such a waste to throw good food away. ☊ waste ☊
What a waste of paper! ☊ waste ☊
These meetings are a complete waste of time. ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
I could see my reflection in the water. ☊ water ☊
Three hundred employees lost their jobs in the latest wave of redundancies. ☊ wave ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
We should take more care of our historic buildings. ☊ we ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
the weakness of the dollar against the pound ☊ weakness ☊
He thought that crying was a sign of weakness. ☊ weakness ☊
Can you spot the weakness in her argument? ☊ weakness ☊
the distribution of wealth in Britain ☊ wealth ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
The novelty of married life was beginning to wear off. ☊ wear off ☊
The kids have totally worn me out. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
Thank you for your warm welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
to receive a hero's welcome ☊ welcome ☊
Well done! (= expressing admiration for what sb has done) ☊ well ☊
People spoke well of (= spoke with approval of) him. ☊ well ☊
Is she well enough to travel? ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
the western slopes of the mountain ☊ western ☊
You have our support, whatever you decide. ☊ whatever ☊
I loved history when I was at school. ☊ when ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
Whether or not we're successful, we can be sure that we did our best. ☊ whether ☊
shoes mended while you wait ☊ while ☊
They walked back together, talking all the while (= all the time). ☊ while ☊
She wasn't telling the whole truth. ☊ whole ☊
The effects will last for the whole of his life. ☊ whole ☊
Her mother, in whom she confided, said she would support her unconditionally. ☊ whom ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
a wide range/choice/variety of goods ☊ wide ☊
The incident has received wide coverage in the press. ☊ wide ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
She won the admiration of many people in her battle against cancer. ☊ win ☊
sparkling wine ☊ wine ☊
They worked on the building all through the winter. ☊ winter ☊
She really wished she'd stayed on at college. ☊ wish ☊
If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want. ☊ wish ☊
The prince's wish came true. ☊ wish ☊
He withdrew his support for our campaign. ☊ withdraw ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
She spoke without much enthusiasm. ☊ without ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
Several witnesses testified that there had been two gunmen. ☊ witness ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
I couldn't bear to witness their suffering. ☊ witness ☊
We are now witnessing an unprecedented increase in violent crime. ☊ witness ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
She's an artist whose work I really admire. ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
The art collection was his life's work. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
You look as if you haven't got a care in the world! ☊ in the world ☊
worry (for/to sb): Mugging is a real worry for many old people. ☊ worry ☊
a worrying development ☊ worrying ☊
Her indecisiveness makes her her own worst enemy. ☊ be your own worst enemy ☊
At worst this may mean the end of her playing career. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
a bullet/knife/gunshot/stab wound ☊ wound ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
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 ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊
a war/security/demilitarized, etc. zone ☊ zone ☊