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máy tính ☊ Objects a computer ☊ Một cái máy tính ☊ Objects I give her my black computer. ☊ Tôi cho cô ấy cái máy tính đen của mình. ☊ Colors He does not like purple / violet ☊ Anh ấy không thích màu tím. ☊ Colors My shirt is light violet and deep gray. ☊ Cái áo của tôi có màu tím nhạt và xám đậm. ☊ Colors The woman buys a pink shirt. ☊ Người phụ nữ mua cái áo tím. ☊ Colors Think positive. ☊ Nghĩ tích cực. ☊ Adjectives 1 positive ☊ tích cực ☊ Adjectives 1 I have a modern computer. ☊ Tôi có một cái máy tính hiện đại. ☊ Adjectives 1 The elephant reads a positive book. ☊ Con voi đọc một quyển sách tích cực. ☊ Adjectives 1 They buy not only computers, but also phones. ☊ Họ mua không những máy tính mà còn điện thoại. ☊ Conjunctions I buy my tenth computer. ☊ Tôi mua chiếc máy tính thứ mười của tôi. ☊ Ordinal numbers They agree to buy the computer. ☊ Họ đồng ý mua cái máy tính. ☊ Verbs 2 They invent a new computer. ☊ Họ phát minh một cái máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 2 They stop producing computers. ☊ Họ dừng sản xuất máy tính. ☊ Verbs 2 My uncle wears violet pants. ☊ Chú tôi mặc chiếc quần màu tím. ☊ Family The personality ☊ tính cách ☊ Attributes My cat is very mean. ☊ Con mèo của tôi rất xấu tính. ☊ Attributes We are not mean. ☊ Chúng tôi không xấu tính. ☊ Attributes mean ☊ xấu tính ☊ Attributes Are you familiar with her computer? ☊ Bạn có quen thuộc với cái máy tính của cô ấy không? ☊ Adjectives 1.5 credit card ☊ thẻ tín dụng ☊ Objects 2 The computer and the keyboard ☊ Máy tính và bàn phím ☊ Objects 2 The cat is using the tablet (computer). ☊ Con mèo đang dùng máy tính bảng. ☊ Objects 2 tablet ☊ máy tính bảng ☊ Objects 2 Bats live positively at night. ☊ Con dơi sống một cách tích cực vào tối. ☊ Adverbs The scientists create the new computer. ☊ Những nhà khoa học tạo ra chiếc máy tính mới. ☊ Verbs 3 He owns a computer. ☊ Anh ấy sở hữu một cái máy tính. ☊ Verbs 3 The cat is on the computer. ☊ Con mèo ở trên cái máy tính. ☊ Prepositions 2 Please contact the bank when your credit card expires. ☊ Làm ơn liên hệ ngân hàng khi thẻ tín dụng của bạn hết hạn. ☊ Verbs 4 Does her tablet explode? ☊ Cái máy tính bảng của cô ấy nổ không? ☊ Verbs 4 There is a big spider on the tablet. ☊ Có một con nhện lớn trên cái máy tính bảng. ☊ Animals 2 How many computer networks are there? ☊ Có bao nhiêu loại mạng máy tính? ☊ Communication The Internet is a computer network. ☊ Internet là một mạng máy tính. ☊ Communication My computer does not connect with the Internet. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không kết nối với Internet. ☊ Communication the signal lights ☊ Những chiếc đèn tín hiệu ☊ Abstract Objects 2 signal light ☊ đèn tín hiệu ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This program does not have the reality. ☊ Chương trình này không có tính thực tế. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 reality ☊ tính thực tế. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 She does not understand our signal. ☊ Cô ấy không hiểu tín hiệu của chúng tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 signal ☊ tín hiệu ☊ Abstract Objects 2 Peace is the greatest achievement of humans. ☊ Hoà bình là thành tích lớn nhất của con người. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 achievement ☊ thành tích ☊ Abstract Objects 2 This profile needs analysis. ☊ Hồ sơ này cần sự phân tích. ☊ Science analysis ☊ sự phân tích ☊ Science analyse ☊ phân tích ☊ Science The analysis of this theory is wrong. ☊ Sự phân tích của thuyết này sai. ☊ Science the volume of ten bottles of wine ☊ Thể tích của mười chai rượu ☊ Science What is the volume of this bottle of milk. ☊ Chai sữa này có thể tích là gì? ☊ Science The volume of a bottle of cooking oil. ☊ Thể tích của một chai dầu ăn ☊ Science volume ☊ Thể tích ☊ Science Your achievement is very remarkable. ☊ Thành tích của bạn rất nổi bật. ☊ Adjectives 3 She does not know how to use the computer. ☊ Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. ☊ Verbs 5 Family and school help a child to form personality. ☊ Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. ☊ Verbs 5 There are many applications in my computer. ☊ Có nhiều ứng dụng trong máy tính của tôi. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 My mother is a superstitious person. ☊ Mẹ của tôi là một người mê tín. ☊ Paranormality I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality superstitious ☊ mê tín ☊ Paranormality You are really mean! ☊ Bạn thật là bẩn tính! ☊ Informal Expressions The husband of that woman is a mean person. ☊ Chồng của người phụ nữ đó làmột người bẩn tính. ☊ Informal Expressions mean ☊ bẩn tính ☊ Informal Expressions Maybe later. Có thể tí nữa. * 048 like: tí → →
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☊ 克罗地亚 ☊ Kèluódìyà das Geld ☊ tiền ☊ ☊ die Sprache ☊ ngôn ngữ, tiếng ☊ ☊ eine Milliarde ☊ một tỉ ☊ ☊ die Information ☊ thông tin ☊ ☊ das Wechselgeld ☊ tiền thối lại (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ die Währung ☊ tiền tệ, đơn vị tiền tệ ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ das Trinkgeld ☊ tiền boa ☊ ☊ die Stunde ☊ tiếng, giờ ☊ ☊ eine halbe Stunde ☊ nửa tiếng ☊ ☊ nächster ☊ kế tiếp ☊ ☊ die Wechselstube ☊ quầy đối tiền ☊ ☊ der Wechselkurs ☊ tỉ giá hối đoái ☊ ☊ die Gebühr ☊ tiền lệ phí ☊ ☊ das Bargeld ☊ tiền mặt ☊ ☊ der Schein ☊ tiền giấy ☊ ☊ der Geldschein ☊ tiền giấy ☊ ☊ die Münze ☊ tiền xu ☊ ☊ der Geldautomat ☊ máy rút tiền tự động ☊ ☊ der Geldbeutel ☊ ví tiền ☊ ☊ die Nachricht ☊ tin tức ☊ ☊ herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ ☊ das Glas ☊ cốc thủy tinh ☊ ☊ die Schlagzeile ☊ tit tiêu đề ☊ ☊ folgende ☊ tiếp theo ☊ ☊ zahlen ☊ trả tiền ☊ ☊ das Wetter ☊ thời tiết ☊ ☊ die Wettervorhersage ☊ dự báo thời tiết ☊ ☊ finden ☊ tìm thấy, thấy ☊ ☊ die Rezeption ☊ tiếp tân ☊ ☊ die Miete ☊ tiền thuê nhà ☊ ☊ glauben ☊ cho là, tin ☊ ☊ ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ ☊ der Anschlussflug ☊ chuyến bay nối tiếp ☊ ☊ der Pfeffer ☊ hạt tiêu ☊ ☊ der Roman ☊ tiếu thuyết ☊ ☊ amerikanisch ☊ thuộc Hoa Kì, mĩ (tính từ) ☊ ☊ deutsch ☊ tiếng Đức ☊ ☊ englisch ☊ tiếng Anh ☊ ☊ portugiesisch ☊ tiếng Bồ Đào Nha ☊ ☊ russisch ☊ tiếng Nga ☊ ☊ persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ ☊ ruhig ☊ yên tĩnh ☊ ☊ sparen ☊ tiết kiệm ☊ ☊ die SMS ☊ tin nhắn ☊ ☊ suchen ☊ tìm kiếm ☊ ☊ nächstgelegenes ☊ kế tiếp ☊ ☊ das Geräusch ☊ tiếng động ☊ ☊ die Party ☊ bữa tiệc ☊ ☊ der Verbraucher ☊ người tiêu dùng ☊ ☊ wie schade ☊ thật tiếc ☊ ☊ die Grundschule ☊ trường tiếu học ☊ ☊ das Märchen ☊ truyện cố tích ☊ ☊ die Sportnachrichten ☊ tin tức thế thao ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ übernehmen ☊ nhận, tiếp nhận, làm ☊ ☊ der Kredit ☊ thẻ tín dụng, tín dụng ☊ ☊ die Kreditkarte ☊ (thẻ) tín dụng ☊ ☊ der Kreditrahmen ☊ khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng ☊ ☊ der Zins ☊ lãi xuất, tiền lãi ☊ ☊ einzahlen ☊ gửi tiền vào ☊ ☊ der Fernseher ☊ tivi ☊ ☊ die Absicht ☊ ý định, mục tiêu ☊ ☊ energisch ☊ tích cực ☊ ☊ die Verdauung ☊ sự tiêu hóa ☊ ☊ die Ruine ☊ Điểm tàn tích ☊ ☊ die Touristeninformation ☊ Điểm thông tin du lịch ☊ ☊ auf etwas gefasst sein ☊ chuẩn bị cho mọi tình huống ☊ ☊ sich nähern ☊ tiến gần đến ☊ ☊ bewusstlos ☊ bất tỉnh ☊ ☊ die Stille ☊ sự tĩnh lặng ☊ ☊ ein Gerücht verbreiten ☊ danh tiếng lan rộng ☊ ☊ das Bildmotiv ☊ mô típ ảnh, mô típ tranh ☊ ☊ das Detail ☊ chi tiết ☊ ☊ die Auskunft ☊ tin tức ☊ ☊ bedauern ☊ tiếc ☊ ☊ leider ☊ tiếc ☊ ☊ das Signal ☊ tín hiệu ☊ ☊ die Auszeichnung ☊ có danh tiếng ☊ ☊ das Potential ☊ tiềm lực, khả năng ☊ ☊ präzise ☊ súc tích, rõ ràng ☊ ☊ sich beruhigen ☊ bình tĩnh ☊ ☊ das Geschlecht ☊ giới tính ☊ ☊ das Gefühl ☊ tình cảm, cảm giác ☊ ☊ die Seele ☊ tinh thần ☊ ☊ an Liebeskummer leiden ☊ chịu đựng sự buồn khổ vì tình ☊ ☊ vorbestraft ☊ tiền án ☊ ☊ direkt ☊ trực tiếp ☊ ☊ der Laptop ☊ máy tính xách tay ☊ ☊ die Kasse ☊ két tiền ☊ ☊ das Herz ☊ tim ☊ ☊ die Vorfahrt ☊ quyền ưu tiên đi trước ☊ ☊ der Komfort ☊ tiện nghi ☊ ☊ unglaublich ☊ không thể tin nổi ☊ ☊ positiv ☊ tích cực ☊ ☊ negativ ☊ tiêu cực ☊ ☊ der Fortschritt ☊ tiến bộ ☊ ☊ vernichten ☊ tiêu hủy ☊ ☊ gewissenhaft ☊ tỉ mỉ ☊ ☊ die Medien ☊ thông tin ☊ ☊ der Zustand ☊ tình trạng ☊ ☊ der Verbrauch ☊ lượng tiêu thụ ☊ ☊ nützlich ☊ tiện ích, lợi ☊ ☊ bar zahlen ☊ trả tiền mặt ☊ ☊ rechnen ☊ tính ☊ ☊ übertreffen ☊ lập thành tích, vượt xa ☊ ☊ (Geld) verdienen ☊ kiếm tiền ☊ ☊ kostbar ☊ Đắt tiền, giá trị ☊ ☊ Zahlen bitte! ☊ làm ơn trả tiền! ☊ ☊ die Buchhandlung ☊ tiệm sách ☊ ☊ die Fortsetzung ☊ phần tiếp theo ☊ ☊ das Märchenbuch ☊ truyện cổ tích ☊ ☊ das Fabelwesen ☊ tình tiết ngụ ngôn ☊ ☊ historisch ☊ lịch sử, tính chất lịch sử ☊ ☊ chronisch ☊ mãn tính ☊ ☊ der Humor ☊ tính hài hước ☊ ☊ begleiten ☊ tiễn ☊ ☊ sich erfrischen ☊ làm tươi tỉnh lại ☊ ☊ jemandem vertrauen ☊ tin tưởng ai đó ☊ ☊ aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ ☊ der Sex ☊ tình dục ☊ ☊ der Zufall ☊ tình cờ ☊ ☊ vertrauensvoll ☊ tin tưởng hoàn toàn ☊ ☊ erotisch ☊ gợi tình ☊ ☊ zufällig ☊ tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ unmittelbar ☊ trực tiếp, thẳng ☊ ☊ ausgeben ☊ phân bố, chi tiêu ☊ ☊ in Erwägung ziehen ☊ chú ý đến, tính đến ☊ ☊ Unterhalt zahlen ☊ trả tiền sinh hoạt ☊ ☊ der Prominente ☊ người nổi tiếng ☊ ☊ die Freundschaft ☊ tình bạn ☊ ☊ leidenschaftlich ☊ mãnh liệt, đam mê, nhiệt tình ☊ ☊ fortschrittlich ☊ luôn tiến về phía trước ☊ ☊ die Demonstration ☊ biểu tình ☊ ☊ zählen ☊ Đếm, tính ☊ ☊ die Stimmung ☊ tinh thần ☊ ☊ der Vorstand ☊ ông chủ tịch ☊ ☊ die Arbeitslosigkeit ☊ tình trạng thất nghiệp ☊ ☊ die Stellenanzeige ☊ thông tin tuyển dụng ☊ ☊ männlich ☊ nam tính ☊ ☊ weiblich ☊ nữ tính ☊ ☊ der Grundschullehrer ☊ giáo viên tiểu học ☊ ☊ die Staatsangehörigkeit ☊ quốc tịch ☊ ☊ der Sprachkurs ☊ khóa học tiếng ☊ ☊ abwertend ☊ có tính hạ thấp, xem thường ☊ ☊ Bescheid sagen ☊ thông báo, báo tin ☊ ☊ die Silbe ☊ âm tiết ☊ ☊ mehrsilbig ☊ đa âm, nhiều âm tiết ☊ ☊ der Dialekt ☊ tiếng địa phương ☊ ☊ das Adjektiv ☊ tính từ ☊ ☊ sächlich ☊ giống trung, trung tính ☊ ☊ glaubhaft ☊ đáng tin ☊ ☊ misstrauisch ☊ thiếu tin tưởng, ngờ vực ☊ ☊ flirten ☊ tán tỉnh ☊ ☊ jemandem schmeicheln ☊ xu nịnh, tán tỉnh, lấy lòng ai đó ☊ ☊ die Kühnheit ☊ tính táo bạo, liều lĩnh ☊ ☊ der Liebesbrief ☊ thư tình ☊ ☊ leichtgläubig ☊ cả tin ☊ ☊ etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ ☊ der Taschenrechner ☊ máy tính bỏ túi ☊ ☊ der Meister ☊ thợ cả, người tinh thông, thầy ☊ ☊ selbstsicher sein ☊ tự tin ☊ ☊ der Kassierer ☊ người tính tiền ☊ ☊ der Ruhm ☊ danh tiếng ☊ ☊ die Bestechlichkeit ☊ tính dễ bị mua chuộc, sự đút lót ☊ ☊ die Bezahlung ☊ thanh toán, sự trả tiền ☊ ☊ die Kantine ☊ căng tin ☊ ☊ der Verräter ☊ kẻ phản bội, kẻ tiết lộ ☊ ☊ die finanzielle Zuwendung ☊ tiền trợ cấp ☊ ☊ die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊ der Lohn ☊ tiền lương ☊ ☊ die Abfindung ☊ tiền bồi thường khi bị nghỉ việc ☊ ☊ der Vorgänger ☊ người đi trước, bậc tiền bối ☊ ☊ die Überstunden auszahlen ☊ trả tiền làm thêm giờ ☊ ☊ die Kaution ☊ tiền đặt cọc ☊ ☊ das Asyl ☊ sự tị nạn ☊ ☊ kalkulieren ☊ tính toán, ước tính ☊ ☊ die Spende ☊ tiền quyên góp ☊ ☊ die Forderung ☊ số tiền gửi , khoản cho nợ ☊ ☊ die Anhäufung ☊ sự tích trữ ☊ ☊ der Anhäufung ☊ sự tích lũy ☊ ☊ abbuchen ☊ rút tiền từ tài khoản ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ ☊ errechnen ☊ tính, tính toán ☊ ☊ das Bündel Geldscheine ☊ gói tiền, bọc tiền ☊ ☊ pfänden ☊ tịch biên ☊ ☊ zischen ☊ tiếng rít, tiếng xì ☊ ☊ ultraviolett ☊ tia tử ngoại, tia cực tím ☊ ☊ infrarot ☊ tia hồng ngoại ☊ ☊ die (Computer-)Maus ☊ chuột (máy tính) ☊ ☊ das (Computer-)Programm ☊ chương trình máy tính ☊ ☊ das Computerspiel ☊ trò chơi trên máy tính ☊ ☊ das Netzwerk ☊ mạng máy tính ☊ ☊ die Geschicklichkeit ☊ kỹ năng, sự tinh xảo ☊ ☊ der Maßstab ☊ tỉ lệ ☊ ☊ der Denkmalschutz ☊ bảo tồn di tích ☊ ☊ die Säure ☊ axít, tính axít ☊ ☊ die Reinheit ☊ độ tinh khiết ☊ ☊ der Funke ☊ tia lửa ☊ ☊ der Schuft ☊ kẻ đểu giả, người đê tiện ☊ ☊ die Geisel ☊ con tin ☊ ☊ der Verrat ☊ sự phản bội, tính phản trắc ☊ ☊ verschwiegen sein ☊ kín tiếng ☊ ☊ die Sensation, der Knüller ☊ tin giật gân ☊ ☊ etwas enthüllen ☊ tiết lộ điều gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas herausfinden ☊ tìm ra điều gì đó ☊ ☊ gegen etwas demonstrieren ☊ biểu tình chống lại gì đó ☊ ☊ berühmt sein ☊ nổi tiếng ☊ ☊ die Artischocke ☊ atisô ☊ ☊ die Aubergine ☊ quả cà tím ☊ ☊ der Kilometerzähler ☊ bảng táp lô, bảng tính kilomét ☊ ☊ krächzen ☊ tiếng kêu của ếch, nhái ☊ ☊ klappern ☊ tiếng lách cách, tiếng lạch cạch ☊ ☊ die Bewässerungsanlage ☊ hệ thống tưới tiêu ☊ ☊ das Abseits ☊ tình trạng việt vị ☊ ☊ der Anpfiff ☊ tiếng còi bắt đầu trận đấu ☊ ☊ der Stürmer (beim Fussball) ☊ tiền đạo ☊ ☊ die Anzeigetafel ☊ bảng tỉ số ☊ ☊ das Ass ☊ cú phát bóng ăn điểm trực tiếp ☊ ☊ der Applaus ☊ tiếng vỗ tay ☊ ☊ wahrsagen ☊ xem bói toán, tiên đoán ☊ ☊ populär ☊ nổi tiếng ☊ ☊ ehrenamtlich ☊ tình nguyện ☊ ☊ das gemütliche Wohnzimmer ☊ căn phòng khách tiện nghi ☊ ☊ das Babyfon ☊ máy theo dõi tiếng động trẻ em ☊ ☊ die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊ Energie sparen ☊ tiết kiệm năng lượng ☊ ☊ die Glocke ☊ tiếng, chuông ☊ ☊ das Rauschen ☊ tiếng ồn ☊ ☊ live ☊ trực tiếp ☊ ☊ die Fee ☊ nàng tiên ☊ ☊ der Herzstillstand ☊ chết lâm sàng, tình trạng tim ngừng đập ☊ ☊ sich impfen lassen ☊ tiêm phòng ☊ ☊ die Impfung ☊ sự tiêm phòng ☊ ☊ die Beule ☊ vết thâm tím ☊ ☊ der Diabetiker ☊ bệnh nhân tiểu đường ☊ ☊ die Ohnmacht ☊ cơn ngất, sự bất tỉnh ☊ ☊ die Spritze ☊ ống tiêm ☊ ☊ spritzen ☊ tiêm ☊ ☊ die Vene ☊ ven, tĩnh mạch ☊ ☊ der Harn ☊ nước tiểu ☊ ☊ der Hoden ☊ tinh hoàn ☊ ☊ urinieren ☊ tiểu tiện ☊ ☊ die künstliche Befruchtung ☊ thụ tinh nhân tạo ☊ ☊ sich bewusst sein ☊ tỉnh táo ☊ ☊ das Misstrauen ☊ sự thiếu tin cậy ☊ ☊ willkürlich ☊ chuyên quyền, tự ý, tùy tiện ☊ ☊ die Lage veschlechtert sich ☊ tình hình xấu đi ☊ ☊ Verflixt! ☊ chết tiệt! ☊ ☊ scheißen ☊ đi ngoài, đại tiện ☊ ☊ pinkeln ☊ đi tiểu, tiểu tiện ☊ ☊ die Hure ☊ gái điếm, gái làm tiền ☊ ☊ der Schnuller ☊ cái ti giả, cái vú giả ☊ ☊ die Vorfahren (Plural) ☊ tổ tiên ☊ ☊ homosexuell ☊ đồng tính ☊ ☊ lesbisch ☊ đồng tính nữ ☊ ☊ schwul ☊ đồng tính nam ☊ ☊ der Ehebruch ☊ ngoại tình ☊ ☊ das Vertrauen ☊ sự tin cậy ☊ ☊ vertrauenswürdig ☊ đáng tin cậy ☊ ☊ die Trauer ☊ sự thương tiếc ☊ ☊ das Echo ☊ tiếng vọng ☊ ☊ unbeständiges Wetter ☊ thời tiết dễ thay đổi ☊ ☊ der Glaube ☊ tín ngưỡng ☊ ☊ die Almosen, die Spende ☊ tiền làm từ thiện, sự đóng góp, sự quyên góp ☊ ☊ still ☊ yên ả, êm ả, yên tĩnh, yên ắng ☊ ☊ die Ruhe ☊ sự yên tĩnh, sự thanh bình ☊ ☊ der Prophet ☊ nhà tiên tri, người khởi xướng, giáo chủ hồi giáo ☊ ☊ abergläubisch ☊ mê tín ☊ ☊ Kroatien ☊ Croatia ☊ ☊ die Ostsee ☊ biển Baltic ☊ ☊ der Flüchtling ☊ người tị nạn ☊ ☊ der Heckenschütze ☊ người bắn tỉa ☊ ☊ Alle sprechen unterschiedliche Sprachen. ☊ Họ nói nhiều thứ tiếng khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 26) Er fragt eine Dame, wo er eins finden kann. ☊ Anh hỏi một phụ nữ là anh có thế tìm một chiếc Taxi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 30) Am Gleis fragt ein Kind Tri, wann der nächste Zug ankommt. ☊ Tại đường ray, một đứa trẻ hỏi Tri khi nào chuyến tàu tiếp theo đến. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 34) Der Zug kommt in einer halben Stunde an. ☊ Nửa tiếng nữa thì tàu đến. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 35) Hier, meine Kreditkarte. ☊ Đây lā thẻ tín dụng của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 39) In der Wechselstube ☊ Ở nơi đối tiền ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 40) Jetzt ist es Zeit, Geld zu tauschen. ☊ Bây giờ là lúc đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 41) Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43) Aber er kann auch in der Wechselstube Geld wechseln. ☊ Nhưng anh ấy cũng có thế đối tiền ở quầy đối tiền. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 44) Wie ist der Wechselkurs heute? ☊ Tỉ giá ngoại hối hôm nay như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 46) Der Kurs ist heute sehr gut. ☊ Tỉ giá hôm nay rất tốt. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 47) Tri gibt die Geldscheine und die Münzen in seine Geldbörse und verlässt das Büro. ☊ Tri cho tiền mặt và tiền xu vào ví và rời khỏi văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 49) Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) Preise: Erwachsene 10 Euro, Kinder und Senioren die Hälfte. ☊ Giá tiền: người lớn 10 Euro, người già và trẻ em một nửa giá tiền. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 67) Tri spricht mit der Dame an der Rezeption: ☊ Tri nói chuyện với một người phụ nữ tại quầy tiếp tân: ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 70) Guten Abend. Ich suche ein schönes Einzelzimmer. ☊ Chào buổi tối. Tôi tìm một phòng đơn tốt. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 71) Sie haben auch ein Radio und Sie müssen nichts extra dafür bezahlen. ☊ Có cả radio và anh không phải trả thêm tiền. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 77) Die Wettervorhersage ☊ Dự báo thời tiết ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 92) Er schaut sich die Wettervorhersage an und denkt: ☊ Anh ấy xem dự báo thời tiết và nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 94) Gestern war das Wetter wirklich schön und heute ist es auch warm. ☊ Hôm qua thời tiết thật là đẹp và hôm nay trời cũng ấm. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 95) Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97) Aber Tri kann die Karte nicht finden, sie ist nicht in seinen Taschen. ☊ Nhưng Tri không tìm thấy bản đồ. Nó không nằm trong túi. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 105) Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110) Er möchte heute Abend ein Fest für seine Freunde machen, weil er wieder nach Hause zurück gekommen ist. ☊ Anh ấy muốn tố chức một bữa tiệc tối nay để chiêu đãi bạn bè, vì anh ấy đã trở về nhà. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 140) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) Aber wenn du mehr Informationen möchtest, kannst du einen Blick in den Reiseführer werfen. ☊ Nhưng nếu anh muốn biết nhiều thông tin hơn thì có thế xem sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 188) Aber zuerst muss er zur Tankstelle fahren. ☊ Nhưng trước tiên anh ấy phải đổ xăng. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 214) Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228) Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) Trang möchte zu einem teuren Geschäft gehen. ☊ Trang vào một hiệu đắt tiền. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 253) Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272) Ich tue immer Salz und Pfeffer drauf, aber ich mag es nicht zu würzig. ☊ Em luôn rắc muối và tiêu lên trên, nhưng em không thích quá nhiều gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 281) Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296) Es gibt einen sehr netten Juwelier in Berlin. Meine Oma arbeitet dort. ☊ Có một tiệm kim hoàn rất tốt ở Berlin. Bà em làm việc ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 315) Beim Juwelier ☊ Ở tiệm kim hoàn ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 324) Tri lief durch die ganze Stadt, bevor er die Adresse des Juweliers fand. ☊ Tri dạo quanh toàn bộ thành phố, trước khi anh ấy tìm thấy địa chỉ cửa tiệm kim hoàn. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 326) Tri konnte nicht in seine Augen sehen. ☊ Tri không thế tin vào mắt mình. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 343) Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358) Zusammen finden wir es. ☊ Chúng ta sẽ tìm ra thôi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 365) Nach einer halben Stunde fanden sie schließlich Kreuzberg. ☊ Sau nửa tiếng đồng hồ, cuối cùng họ đã tìm thấy Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 379) In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391) An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394) Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395) Jedesmal wenn ich mein Mobiltelefon benutzen möchte, ist die Karte leer! ☊ Cứ mỗi lần cô ấy muốn dùng điện thoại di động là thẻ hết tiền. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 399) Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400) Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402) Tri? Wenn du meine Nachricht hören kannst, bring bitte mein Geburtstagsgeschenk mit. ☊ Tri? Nếu anh nghe tin nhắn của em thì làm ơn mang theo quà sinh nhật của em theo nhé. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 410) Tri und Trang liefen zur Geburtstagsparty. ☊ Tri và Trang đang đi dự bữa tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 419) Plötzlich hörten Sie jemanden, der nach Hilfe schrie. ☊ Bỗng dưng họ nghe tiếng người nào đó kêu cứu. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 420) Beide liefen in die Richtung, aus der die Stimme kam. ☊ Cả hai đều chạy về hướng có tiếng nói phát ra. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 421) Er entscheidet sich, Trang in der Apotheke zu besuchen, um sich zu informieren. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định đến thăm Trang ở hiệu thưốc đế hỏi thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 437) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445) Und was würdest du tun, wenn ich Durchfall und Übelkeit hätte? ☊ Và em sẽ làm gì nếu anh bị tiêu chảy và buồn nôn. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 448) Wie schade! ☊ Tiếc thật! ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 476) Kim ist bereits sieben Jahre alt und geht zur Grundschule. ☊ Kim đã bảy tuối và học tiểu học. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 484) Sie muss immer Märchen erzählen, weil sie eine sehr gute Geschichtenerzählerin ist. ☊ Cô ấy luôn phải kế một câu chuyện cố tích, vì cô ấy là một người kế chuyện rất hay. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 487) 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) Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497) Ich bekomme sie direkt in mein Apartment geliefert. ☊ Chúng sẽ được chuyển trực tiếp đến nhà em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 506) Und wie zahlst du? ☊ Và em trả tiền như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 516) Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519) Danach rechts abbiegen und du bist da. ☊ Tiếp đến rẽ phải thì tới nơi. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 527) Ich denke, dass ich alles finde. Sonst rufe ich dich an. ☊ Anh nghĩ là sẽ tìm được, nếu không anh sẽ gọi điện cho em. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 534) Hallo Trang, schönes Wetter! ☊ Chào Trang, thời tiết thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 539) Es ist perfekt, um fernzusehen. ☊ Xem ti vi thì thật tuyệt. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 540) Ich glaube nicht, dass mein Lieblingsfilm gerade im Fernsehen läuft. ☊ Em nghĩ là, phim em thích thì không có chiếu trên ti vi. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 546) Vielleicht die Sportnachrichten? ☊ Hay là xem tin thể thao? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 547) Schalte den Fernseher an, wir schauen nach. ☊ Bật ti-vi lên, chúng ta coi xem. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 551) Gibt es sonst nichts im Fernsehen? ☊ Không có gì khác trên Ti vi nữa à? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 554) Es gibt eine Videothek um die Ecke. ☊ Có tiệm video ở góc đường. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 556) Die berühmte Person ☊ Người nối tiếng ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 558) Er sieht eine berühmte Person entlang kommen. ☊ Tri nhìn thấy một người nối tiếng đi ngang qua. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 561) Er kann seinen Augen nicht trauen! ☊ Anh ấy không dám tin vào mắt mình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 562) Auf dem Weg zurück lächelt er die ganze Zeit. ☊ Trên đường về anh luôn tủm tỉm cười. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 564) Er konnte das nicht glauben. ☊ Anh ấy không thế tin vào điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 565) Ich merkte, was wahre Liebe ist. ☊ Tôi thấy đó mới là tình yêu thực sự. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 591) Wir sollten eins auf der Bergspitze finden. ☊ Chúng ta nên tìm một chỗ trên đỉnh núi. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 609) Auf Wohnungssuche ☊ Tìm kiếm căn hộ ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 612) Trang und Tri suchen eine Wohnung in der Vorstadt. ☊ Trang và Trí đang tìm một căn hộ ở ngoại ô. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 613) Ein erster Besichtigungstermin ist mit dem Hausmeister bereits vereinbart. ☊ Cuộc hẹn đầu tiên để xem nhà đã được thống nhất với chủ nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 615) Sie eröffnen ein gemeinsames Konto, um ihre Miete jeden Monat überweisen zu können. ☊ Họ mở chung một tài khoản, để họ có thể mỗi tháng chuyển tiền nhà. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 629) Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632) Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635) Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Bevor du weiter darüber nachdenkst, hilf mir lieber. ☊ Trước khi anh tiếp tục nghĩ về việc đó, tốt hơn là hãy giúp em. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 659) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Jetzt möchte er sich per E-Mail beim Verkäufer, der den Fernseher verschickt hat, beschweren. ☊ Giờ anh muốn viết E-mail để than phiền tới người bán hàng, người mà đã gửi cái TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 668) Mit dem Knopf am Fernseher kann ich ihn nur einschalten und ausschalten. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể bật và tắt bằng cái nút bấm trên TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 671) 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) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Ich glaube, in der Gegend gibt es eine Ruine, zu der wir mit den Fahrrädern hinfahren können. ☊ Em nghĩ, ở khu vực đó có một điểm tàn tích mà chúng ta có thể đi xe đạp tới đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 711) Ja, habe ich. Schade, dass wir zu dieser Jahreszeit nicht mehr baden können. ☊ Rồi. Đáng tiếc mùa này chúng ta không thể tắm được. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 716) Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718) Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724) Ein laut bellender Hund nähert sich den beiden. ☊ Có tiếng chó sủa lớn tiến gần đến chỗ hai người. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 732) Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737) Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757) Und diese Stille. Ich liebe das. ☊ Và sự tĩnh lặng này. Em yêu điều này. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 761) Morgen wird das Wetter bestimmt wieder schön! ☊ Ngày mai chắc là thời tiết sẽ lại rất đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 762) Im Bad sucht Tri nach der Zahnpasta. ☊ Trí tìm kem đánh răng trong phòng tắm. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 766) Endlich hat er sie gefunden. ☊ Cuối cùng anh cũng tìm thấy. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 767) Wenn du dich weiter über mich lustig machst, kannst du heute auf der Luftmatratze übernachten. ☊ Nếu anh tiếp tục chế nhạo em, hôm nay anh có thể qua đêm trên cái nệm không khí. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 774) Trang und Tri suchen sich im Café einen Tisch. ☊ Trang và Trí tìm một bàn trong quán café. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 779) Ein Bildmotiv gefällt Trang besonders gut. ☊ Trang đặc biệt thích cái mô típ của một bức ảnh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 806) Du achtest aber auch wirklich auf jedes Detail. ☊ Em thực sự chú ý đến từng chi tiết. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 812) Leider war immer belegt. ☊ Tiếc là máy luôn bận. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 820) Ja, aber die ersten Reihen sind leider schon besetzt. ☊ Còn, nhưng tiếc là hàng ghế đầu đã kín chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 822) Gut, dann werde ich sie in einer halben Stunde abholen. ☊ Tốt quá, vậy tôi sẽ lấy nó trong vong nửa tiếng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 826) Tri ist nach zwölf Stunden Arbeit erschöpft nach Hause gekommen. ☊ Trí về nhà sau mười hai tiếng làm việc mệt mỏi. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 843) Er hat sich in den Sessel gesetzt und den Fernseher eingeschaltet. ☊ Anh ngồi lên ghế bành và bật TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 844) Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851) Es tut mir leid, dass ich so egoistisch gewesen bin. ☊ Anh lấy làm tiếc, vì anh đã trở nên ích kỷ như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 853) Liebeskummer ☊ Buồn khổ vì tình ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 857) Das tut ihrer Seele gar nicht gut. ☊ Điều đó không hề tốt cho tinh thần của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 863) 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) Gestern fällte der Richter sein Urteil über einen vorbestraften Gewalttäter. ☊ Hôm qua thẩm phán đã tuyên án kẻ phạm tội đã có tiền án. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 889) Alle Computer und Laptops wurden gestohlen. ☊ Tất cả máy tính và máy tính xách tay đều bị ăn cắp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 909) Auch die Kasse haben sie erbeutet. ☊ Két tiền cũng bị cướp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 910) Manche haben Zungen, die 40 Zentimeter lang sind. ☊ Một vài con còn có lưỡi dài đến 40 cen ti mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 934) Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949) Dann fließt das Blut zur linken Seite des Herzens und von dort aus weiter in den ganzen Körper. ☊ Sau đó máu chảy tới bên trái của tim và từ đó tiếp tục tới toàn bộ cơ thể. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 950) Verkehrschaos ☊ Tình trạng hỗn loạn giao thông ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 951) Unausgeschlafen und schlecht gelaunt steht Tri auf und macht sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit. ☊ Trí dậy với tình trạng thiếu ngủ và tâm trạng xấu, rồi anh chuẩn bị lên đường đi làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 952) Beinahe wird ihm von einem rückwärts ausparkenden Auto die Vorfahrt genommen. ☊ Chút xíu là anh đụng một xe ô tô có quyền ưu tiên đi trước đang lùi ra. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 956) 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) Gewissenhaft testet sie alle Funktionen. ☊ Cô kiểm tra tỉ mỉ mọi bộ máy. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 968) Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978) 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) Guten Tag. Ich möchte eine Anzeige aufgeben, in der ich meinen Wagen zum Verkauf anbiete. ☊ Xin chào. Tôi muốn đăng một mẩu tin quảng cáo rằng tôi muốn bán xe. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 985) Gebrauchtes Auto in bestem Zustand zu verkaufen. ☊ Bán xe cũ trong tình trạng tốt nhất. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 987) Verbrauch: sechs Liter; Alter: sieben Jahre; ☊ Lượng tiêu thụ: sáu Lít; Tuổi dùng: Bảy năm; ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 988) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Leider habe ich keine Erfahrung im Handeln mit solchen Waren. ☊ Tiếc là tôi không có kinh nghiệm trong việc thương lượng hàng thế này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1003) Ich kann nur sagen, dass ich als Studentin nicht genug verdiene, um mir das leisten zu können. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể nói, khẳ năng của tôi không nhiều vì là sinh viên tôi không kiếm được nhiều tiền. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1004) Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊ Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007) Tri rechnet sich aus, dass er trotzdem noch ein gutes Geschäft gemacht hat. ☊ Trí tính toán, mặc dù anh đã lợi nhuận. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1008) Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011) 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) Es ist schwer, etwas Passendes zu finden. ☊ Thật khó mà tìm cái gì phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1014) Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018) Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028) Bei ihrer Suche nach Überlebenden riskierten viele Helfer ihr Leben. ☊ Trong việc tìm kiếm những người còn sống sót rất nhiều người cứu trợ có nguy cơ nguy hiểm đến tính mạng. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1034) Lass uns doch das Radio einschalten oder im Internet nach mehr Informationen suchen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy bật đài hoặc lên mạng tìm kiếm thêm thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1039) Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052) Und du bist eine aufmerksame Zuhörerin. ☊ Còn em là một thính giả nhiệt tình. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1053) Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060) Danach feiern wir im Garten. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta sẽ tiệc tùng trong vườn. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1071) Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) Musiker gesucht! ☊ Tìm nhạc công! ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1105) Du kannst dich auf uns verlassen, es wird sich niemand langweilen. ☊ Anh có thể tin tưởng vào tụi em, sẽ chẳng có ai phải buồn chán đâu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1110) Nicht ganz, zuerst ist unser Kontrabass ausgefallen, aber wir haben jemanden gefunden, der ihn vertritt. ☊ Không hoàn toàn, mới đầu thiếu đàn công bat, nhưng tụi em đã tìm được người có thể thay thế cho việc đó. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1112) Die Hochzeitsfeier ☊ Tiệc cưới ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1117) Die Hochzeitsfeier ist in vollem Gange. ☊ Tiệc cưới đã sẵn sàng bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1118) Die Gäste sind gut gelaunt und feiern fröhlich. ☊ Khách khứa đều có tâm trạng tốt và tiệc tùng vui vẻ. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1119) 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) Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133) Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135) Der Skorpion ist eine leidenschaftliche Kämpfernatur und verfolgt sein Ziel bis zum Ende. ☊ Bọ cạp là một người có bản tính chiến đấu mãnh liệt và theo đuổi mục đích đến cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1142) Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143) Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145) 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) Die Stimmung in Tris Firma ist schlecht. ☊ Tinh thần trong công ty của Trí thật tồi tệ. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1161) Der Vorstand hat einige Probleme verschwiegen. ☊ Ông chủ tịch đã giấu giếm một vài vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1162) Tri ist zwar nicht direkt betroffen, aber das Thema beschäftigt ihn. ☊ Trí tuy không trực tiếp liên quan đến, nhưng đề tài này cũng làm anh quan tâm đến. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1164) Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171) 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) Dann beginnen wir gleich mit der Suche! ☊ Vậy chúng ta bắt đầu tìm ngay thôi! ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1174) Ich kaufe Zeitungen mit Stellenanzeigen. ☊ Em mua báo với những thông tin tuyển dụng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1175) Trang begleitet ihn. ☊ Trang tiễn anh. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1195) Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203) Ich habe eine Nachricht für Frau ... ☊ Tôi có tin nhắn cho cô / chị ... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1227) Könnten Sie mir bitte die Durchwahl-Nummer von Herrn ... geben? ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi số máy nối trực tiếp với ông / anh ..? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1228) Vielen Dank für Ihre Auskunft. ☊ Cám ơn anh / chị đã cho biết thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1233) Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245) Es ist leider besetzt. ☊ Rất tiếc máy đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1253) Der Geschäftsführer ist im Moment nicht zu sprechen. ☊ Giám đốc hiện không thể tiếp chuyện được. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1255) Er spricht gerade auf der anderen Leitung. ☊ Ông ấy đang bận tiếp đầu dây khác. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1256) Leider kann ich Ihnen nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể giúp gì được cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1275) Das ist der Anrufbeantworter der Firma Muster. ☊ Đây là hộp tin nhắn điện thoại / máy trả lời tự động của công ty Muster. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1300) Leider sind wir im Moment nicht erreichbar. ☊ Rất tiếc hiện tại chúng tôi không thể liên lạc được. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1301) Sie rufen außerhalb unserer Sprechzeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ tiếp khách của văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1305) Bitte hinterlassen Sie eine Nachricht. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1307) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308) Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihre Kontaktdaten. ☊ Làm ơn để lại thông tin liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1309) Bitte sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Làm ơn nhắn tin sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1310) Seien Sie so nett und sprechen Sie nach dem Piepton. ☊ Xin mời quý vị để lại tin nhắn sau tiếng Pip. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1311) Falls unzustellbar, bitte zurück an Absender ☊ Nếu không tìm được địa chỉ, làm ơn gửi lại cho người gửi! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1342) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir Ihre Bestellung nicht bearbeiten können. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng đơn đặt hàng của anh / chị không thể giải quyết được. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1352) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356) Wir hoffen, dass wir Ihnen mit diesen Informationen helfen konnten. ☊ Chúng tôi hi vọng những thông tin trên có thể giúp ích cho anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1357) Diese E-Mail enthält vertrauliche Informationen. ☊ Bức thư này chứa đựng những thông tin bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1376) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail nicht weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu không chuyển tiếp bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1377) Diese E-Mail ist eine interne Mitteilung. Sie darf nicht an Personen außerhalb des Unternehmens geschickt werden. ☊ Bức thư này mang tính nội bộ. Yêu cầu không tiết lộ cho người ngoài công ty. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1379) Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380) Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381) Leider konnte ich das Dokument nicht herunterladen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể tải văn bản xuống được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1382) Hast du die Nachricht des Kunden gespeichert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã lưu tin nhắn của khách hàng chưa? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1401) Leider ist unser Faxgerät zur Zeit außer Betrieb. ☊ Rất tiếc thiết bị nhận fax của chúng tôi hiện đang gặp trục trặc. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1423) Ich schreibe gerade an meiner Doktorarbeit zum Thema Energiepolitik in Japan. ☊ Tôi đang viết luận văn tiến sĩ về đề tài: „Chính sách năng lượng ở Nhật Bản“ ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1433) Ich habe gerade meine Doktorarbeit abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi vừa hoàn thành xong bài luận văn tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1434) Ich bin zuständig für Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực tiếp thị và quan hệ công chúng. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1438) 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) War es schwer, den Weg hierher zu finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm đường đến đây có khó không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1464) Konnten Sie einen Parkplatz finden? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm được chỗ đỗ xe chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1465) Das tut mir leid. ☊ Tôi rất lấy làm tiếc. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1485) Es tut mir leid, das zu hören! ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin này. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1486) 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) Haben Sie schon das Neueste gehört? ☊ Anh / Chị đã biết tin mới nhất chưa? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1489) Sind Sie zum ersten Mal hier? ☊ Anh / Chị đến đây lần đầu tiên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1492) Wie wird das Wetter heute? ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1502) Was für ein schreckliches Wetter heute! ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay thật là kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1503) Wie ist das Wetter in Ihrer Heimatstadt gerade? ☊ Thời tiết ở đất nước của anh / chị hiện thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1504) Wir haben wirklich Glück mit dem Wetter. Normalerweise ist es um diese Jahreszeit viel kälter. ☊ Chúng ta thật là có may mắn với thời tiết. Bình thường vào mùa này trời lạnh hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1505) Leider haben wir heute Pech mit dem Wetter. ☊ Hôm nay chúng ta gặp xui xẻo với thời tiết. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1506) Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊ Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507) Leider habe ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon einen anderen Termin. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có một cuộc hẹn khác vào thời gian đó. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1556) Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560) Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561) Ich werde mich leider etwas verspäten. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi sẽ đến muộn một chút. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1563) Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) Ihre Bestellung können wir zu diesen Bedingungen leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng tôi không thể nhận đơn đặt hàng của quý vị với những điều kiện này được. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1588) Leider ist dieser Artikel ausverkauft. ☊ Rất tiếc mặt hàng này đã bán hết. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1589) Leider ist der Artikel Nr. 3997 aus unserem Sommerkatalog nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc loại sản phẩm số 3997 từ catalog mùa hè không còn nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1590) Aufgrund der gestiegenen Produktionskosten mussten wir unsere Preise für Endkunden leider nach oben korrigieren. ☊ Vì chi phí sản xuất tăng nên chúng tôi rất tiếc phải nâng giá bán cho khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1592) Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593) Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608) Können Sie das bitte nachprüfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kiểm tra lại thông tin trên được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1609) Bitte gib diesen Begriff bei einer Suchmaschine ein und schau dir die Ergebnisse der Suche näher an. ☊ Hãy gõ khái niệm này trên trang tìm kiếm và tìm hiểu kỹ thêm từ các kết quả hiện ra. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1610) Ich brauche das Ergebnis deiner Recherche in zwei Stunden. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết kết quả tìm kiếm thông tin sau hai giờ nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1612) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) Kannst du dazu bitte im Internet recherchieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm kiếm thêm thông tin trên mạng được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1616) Ich suche nach Literatur zum Thema Energiepolitik. ☊ Tôi đang tìm một số tài liệu viết về vấn đề „chính sách năng lượng“. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1617) Können Sie mir mehr Einzelheiten zu diesem Thema erzählen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể kể chi tiết thêm về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1620) Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624) Aus welcher Quelle stammen diese Informationen? ☊ Những thông tin trên lấy từ nguồn nào? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1627) Im Folgenden lesen Sie die Ergebnisse meiner Recherchen. ☊ Trong phần tiếp theo quý vị sẽ thấy kết quả tra cứu của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1631) Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637) Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638) Meine Suche hat keine interessanten Ergebnisse gebracht. ☊ Việc tìm kiếm của tôi không đưa lại kết quả thú vị nào. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1639) Ich kann die Datei mit den Informationen nicht öffnen. ☊ Tôi không mở được dữ liệu có những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1641) Ich kann keine relevanten Informationen zu diesem Thema finden. ☊ Tôi không tìm được thông tin nào liên quan đến đề tài này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1642) Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649) Leider haben wir heute keine Zeit mehr um dieses Thema zu besprechen. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay chúng ta không còn thời gian để bàn về đề tài này nữa. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1673) Leider können wir uns in diesem Punkt nicht einigen. ☊ Rất tiếc chúng ta không thể nhất trí ở điểm này được. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1677) Was heißt das auf Deutsch? ☊ Cái này tiếng Đức gọi là gì? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1690) Ich schlage vor, dass wir uns auf einen Kompromiss einigen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tìm một phương án thỏa hiệp. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1712) Wir könnten die andere Projektgruppe bitten uns zu helfen. ☊ Chúng ta có thể tìm trợ giúp từ một nhóm dự án khác. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1718) Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722) Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740) Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745) Wir erwarten, dass Sie über sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse verfügen. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi rằng anh / chị có kiến thức rất tốt về máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1746) Wir begleiten Ihr Praktikum mit einem Sprachkurs, der von uns organisiert wird. ☊ Chúng tôi có một khóa học tiếng kèm theo khóa thực tập, khóa học tiếng này do chúng tôi tổ chức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1753) 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) Leider habe ich nichts Neues gelernt. ☊ Đáng tiếc tôi đã không học được gì mới. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1762) Wir suchen neue Kolleginnen und Kollegen. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm đồng nghiệp mới. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1771) Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772) Wir suchen erfahrene Mitarbeiter. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một nhân viên có kinh nghiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1773) Sie suchen eine Herausforderung? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm một sự thách thức phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1774) Sie suchen eine neue Aufgabe? ☊ Anh / Chị tìm công việc mới phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1775) Sie haben Ihre Promotion im Fach Bioinformatik erfolgreich abgeschlossen? ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp thành công tiến sĩ về lĩnh vực tin sinh học phải không? ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1776) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Mit Ihrem Team sind Sie für das Marketing in unserem Unternehmen zuständig. ☊ Cùng với nhóm của mình anh / chị chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực marketing trong công ty. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1785) Wir suchen eine engagierte und kreative Persönlichkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người có tính trách nhiệm và sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1786) Wir suchen eine verantwortungsbewusste Führungskraft. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người điều hành có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1787) Sie denken und handeln unternehmerisch. ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1791) Wir bieten eine Halbtagesstelle mit 20 Arbeitsstunden / Woche an. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí làm việc nửa ngày với 20 tiếng / tuần ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1800) Ich suche nach einer neuen Arbeitsstelle. ☊ Tôi đang tìm một công việc mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1802) Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815) Ich arbeite zielorientiert und verantwortungsbewusst. ☊ Tôi làm viêc có định hướng mục tiêu và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1818) Ich bin ehrgeizig und selbstsicher. ☊ Tôi là người có tham vọng và tự tin. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1819) Ich bin kreativ. ☊ Tôi có tính sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1821) Meine Gehaltsvorstellungen möchte ich Ihnen gerne persönlich erläutern. ☊ Về mức lương mong muốn tôi rất muốn thảo luận trực tiếp cùng với ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1832) 2008 habe ich meine Promotion erfolgreich abgeschlossen. ☊ Năm 2008 tôi đã tốt nghiệp thành công khóa tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1851) Ich habe zehn Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi có mười năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp trong lĩnh vực marketing và đối ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1855) Ich spreche drei Sprachen. ☊ Tôi nói được ba thứ tiếng. / Tôi nói được ba ngôn ngữ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1856) Deutsch ist meine Muttersprache. ☊ Tiếng Đức là tiếng mẹ đẻ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1857) Ich beherrsche Englisch in Wort und Schrift. ☊ Tôi thông thạo tiếng Anh cả nói và viết. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1858) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) Ich habe Englisch studiert, weil ich meine Kindheit in den USA verbracht habe. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Anh, vì tuổi thơ tôi đã sống ở Mỹ. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1875) Ich suche nach einer Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi tìm một thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1896) Ich möchte mich weiterentwickeln. ☊ Tôi muốn tiếp tục phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1897) Meine jetzige Arbeit macht mir Spaß. Aber da ich schon drei Jahre in dieser Position arbeite, suche ich nun eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi thích công việc hiện nay. Nhưng vì từ ba năm nay tôi làm việc ở vị trí này, vì vậy bây giờ tôi muốn tìm thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1899) Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901) Sprechen Sie Englisch? ☊ Anh / Chị có biết nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1905) Wie schätzen Sie Ihre Spanisch-Kenntnisse ein? ☊ Kiến thức về tiếng Tây Ban Nha của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1906) Wie gut sind Ihre PC-Kenntnisse? ☊ Kiến thức về máy tính của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1909) Ich lerne seit fünf Jahren Englisch. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Anh từ năm năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1912) Ich spreche Englisch, Spanisch und Deutsch. ☊ Tôi biết nói tiếng Anh, tiếng Tây Ban Nha và tiếng Đức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1913) Französisch habe ich während meines Studiums in Paris gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Pháp trong thời gian học đại học ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1914) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Sind Sie ein politischer Mensch? ☊ Anh / Chị là người có tính chính trị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1923) Was sind Ihre Ziele im Privatleben? ☊ Mục tiêu của anh / chị là gì trong cuộc sống riêng? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1929) Ich denke und handle unternehmerisch. ☊ Tôi nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1937) Ja, ich bin ehrgeizig. Mein Ehrgeiz hilft mir meine Ziele zu erreichen. ☊ Vâng, tôi là người có tham vọng. Tham vọng của tôi giúp tôi đạt được mục tiêu. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1938) Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940) Wie schätzen Sie die aktuelle Situation Ihres Unternehmens ein? ☊ Tình trạng hiện nay của công ty thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1961) Wie sieht es mit Bonuszahlungen aus? ☊ Việc thanh toán tiền thưởng sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1969) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir die Stelle bereits besetzt haben. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng vị trí tuyển dụng đã có người. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1988) Leider haben wir uns für einen anderen Bewerber entschieden. ☊ Đáng tiếc chúng tôi đã quyết định chọn người khác. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1989) Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994) Wo ist die Marketingabteilung? ☊ Bộ phận marketing ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1996) Meine Firma stellt Computerprozessoren her. ☊ Công ty của tôi sản xuất bộ vi xử lý máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1999) Ich werde die Kollegen aus der Marketingabteilung damit beauftragen. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển cho đồng nghiệp ở bộ phận marketing. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2014) Meine Firma wird von einem Investor übernommen. ☊ Công ty của tôi được tiếp quản bởi một nhà đầu tư. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2017) Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Wie sicher ist unser Netzwerk? ☊ Mạng (máy tính) của chúng ta có chắc chắn không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2042) Wo finde ich eine Steckdose um meinen Laptop anzuschließen? ☊ Tôi tìm ổ cắm điện ở đâu để cắm laptop? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2046) Hier finden Sie Hilfe. ☊ Ở đây anh / chị có thể tìm thấy chỉ dẫn giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2050) Bitte installieren Sie dieses Programm auf meinen Rechner. ☊ Xin hãy cài đặt chương trình này vào máy tính của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2051) Mein PC ist defekt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2059) Mein Rechner ist abgestürzt. ☊ Máy tính của tôi bị tắt. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2060) Mein Rechner kann keine Verbindung ins Internet aufbauen. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không thể nối vào Internet. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2067) Mein Rechner hat einen Virus. ☊ Máy tính của tôi nhiễm virus. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2069) Ich habe meinen Computer auf Viren untersucht und mehrere gefunden. Was kann ich jetzt machen? ☊ Tôi đã kiểm tra máy tính và tìm thấy nhiều virus. Bây giờ tôi có thể làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2072) Haben Sie den Computer eingeschaltet? ☊ Anh / Chị đã bật máy tính chưa? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2074) Bitte ändern Sie die Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres Rechners. ☊ Xin hãy thay đổi việc thiết lập an toàn cho máy tính của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2078) 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) Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084) Zunächst möchte ich mich kurz vorstellen. ☊ Trước tiên tôi xin tự giới thiệu. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2085) Heute darf ich Ihnen unsere Marketingstrategie für das kommende Jahr vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi xin phép được trình bày với quý vị chiến lược Marketing trong năm tới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2090) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Bitte schauen Sie sich zuerst dieses Video an. ☊ Trước tiên xin mời quý vị xem đoạn video này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2097) Auf dieser Folie zeige ich Ihnen das Ergebnis meiner Analyse. ☊ Trong trang này tôi sẽ cho quý vị thấy kết quả phân tích của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2104) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) Ich habe zu wenig Informationen: Ich habe noch keine Meinung dazu. ☊ Tôi có quá ít thông tin: Tôi vẫn chưa có ý kiến gì về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2134) Ich bin für die interne Kommunikation zuständig. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm cho việc trao đổi thông tin nội bộ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2170) Dieses Projekt hat oberste Priorität. ☊ Dự án này được ưu tiên hàng đầu. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2184) Was ist unser Ziel? ☊ Mục tiêu của chúng ta là gì? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2185) Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204) Ich habe einen Verbesserungsvorschlag. ☊ Tôi có một đề xuất cải tiến. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2207) Wie ist der aktuelle Stand des Projektes? ☊ Tiến độ hiện tại của dự án đến đâu rồi? ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2210) Wir konnten Zeit sparen. ☊ Chúng ta đã có thể tiết kiệm thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2211) Wir hinken dem Zeitplan hinterher. ☊ Chúng ta đang bị chậm so với tiến độ dự kiến. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2212) Sie sind sehr motiviert. ☊ Anh / Chị rất nhiệt tình. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2225) Der erste Test war erfolgreich. ☊ Lần thử nghiệm đầu tiên đã thành công. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2239) Dieses Produkt wird immer wieder gerne gekauft. ☊ Sản phẩm này luôn được tiêu thụ nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2254) In diesem Fall kann ich Ihnen leider nicht weiterhelfen. ☊ Trong trường hợp này tôi rất tiếc không thể giúp được gì cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2285) Wir schicken Ihnen Ersatzteile ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ gửi cho quý khách chi tiết thay thế. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2290) Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308) Wo finde ich Halle 3? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy khu 3 ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2313) Ich suche den Stand der Firma MEGA-TRON. ☊ Tôi đang tìm gian trưng bày của công ty MEGA-TRON. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2316) Wo finde ich Ihren Stand? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy gian trưng bày của anh / chị / ông / bà ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2318) Sie finden uns in Halle 9 an Stand 12 / 07. ☊ Quý khách sẽ tìm thấy chúng tôi tại khu số 9 gian hàng 12/07. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2326) Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335) Ich bin hier, um Kontakt zu knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đến đây để tìm đối tác. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2344) Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347) Bitte lassen Sie ausreichend Bargeld in Yen wechseln. ☊ Xin hãy đổi đủ tiền mặt sang Yên. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2378) Können Sie einen Dolmetscher suchen, der mich begleiten kann? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm một thông dịch viên đi cùng tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2379) Ich habe heute leider keine Zeit. ☊ Rất tiếc hôm nay tôi không có thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2408) Ich bin leider schon verabredet. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có hẹn rồi. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2409) Die Lieferung war leider unvollständig. ☊ Kiện hàng rất tiếc là không đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2480) Beim Öffnen des Pakets musste ich leider feststellen, dass Teile der Lieferung fehlen. ☊ Khi mở kiện hàng, rất tiếc tôi phải nói rằng hàng chuyển đến bị thiếu nhiều phần. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2481) Die Qualität des Produktes entspricht nicht unserem Standard. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm không tương ứng với tiêu chuẩn của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2483) Der Betrag der Bestellung wurde falsch berechnet. ☊ Tổng số tiền của đơn đặt hàng bị tính nhầm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2484) Sie haben zu viel berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính lên quá nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2485) Sie haben die falschen Waren berechnet. ☊ Quý vị đã tính sai hàng hóa. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2486) Wir sind nicht bereit die defekte Ware zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi không sẵn sàng trả tiền cho những hàng hóa bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2491) Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494) Das tut mir leid. ☊ Tôi rất lấy làm tiếc. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2499) Wir bedauern die Verzögerung. ☊ Chúng tôi rất lấy làm tiếc cho sự chậm trễ. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2503) Das ist leider ein technischer Defekt. ☊ Rất tiếc đây là một lỗi kỹ thuật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2509) Ich kann Ihre Reklamation leider nicht annehmen. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc không thể tiếp nhận khiếu nại được. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2510) Wir werden Ihnen den Kaufpreis natürlich zurückerstatten. ☊ Tất nhiên chúng tôi sẽ gửi trả lại tiền mua hàng cho ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2517) Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530) Zahlen Sie bitte umgehend den offenen Rechnungsbetrag. ☊ Xin hãy thanh toán ngay số tiền còn nợ. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2532) Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533) Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534) Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Ich muss Sie nochmals um die Zahlung der Rechnung bitten. ☊ Một lần nữa tôi xin yêu cầu ông /bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2537) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) Leider haben Sie auf unsere 1. Mahnung nicht reagiert. ☊ Rất tiếc là ông / bà / quý vị đã không phản hồi lá thư nhắc nhở đầu tiên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2539) 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) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548) Unsere Zahlung an Sie wurde wieder zurückgebucht. ☊ Số tiền thanh toán của chúng tôi gửi đến quý vị bị chuyển ngược lại. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2553) Bitte schreiben Sie uns Ihre Kontodaten auf. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy viết cho chúng tôi thông tin tài khoản của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2554) 14
These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊ 72
These postcards are nice. How much are they? ☊ Mấy cái bưu thiếp này đẹp thế. Bao nhiêu tiền đấy? ☊ 195
I'm not studying english. ☊ Tôi đang không học tiếng Anh. ☊ 268
Your English is good. ☊ Tiếng Anh của cậu tốt. ☊ 269
You speak English very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh rất tốt. ☊ 275
It costs a lot of money. ☊ Giá nó tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 292
He sleeps seven (7) hours a night. ☊ Anh ấy ngủ bảy tiếng một đêm. ☊ 293
She speaks four (4) languages. ☊ Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng. ☊ 299
Food is expensive. It costs a lot of money. ☊ Đồ ăn đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 300
Shoes are expensive. They cost a lot of money. ☊ Giày đắt, tốn nhiều tiền. ☊ 307
She always enjoys parties. ☊ Cô ấy thích tiệc tùng. ☊ 324
The weather is usually nice. ☊ Thời tiết thường đẹp. ☊ 335
She speaks Spanish, but she doesn't speak Italian. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Tây Ban Nha, nhưng cô ấy không nói tiếng Ý. ☊ 352
I like romantic movies. ☊ Tôi thích lm tình cảm. ☊ 359
I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊ 364
This hotel isn't expensive. It doesn't cost much to stay there. ☊ Khách sạn này không đắt. Không phải tốn nhiều tiền để ở đây. ☊ 366
She speaks four (4) languages. ☊ Cô ấy nói bốn thứ tiếng. ☊ 371
It's not true. I don't believe it. ☊ Điều đấy không đúng. Tôi không tin. ☊ 386
Do your parents speak English? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 393
You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 396
I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous? ☊ Tôi muốn nổi tiếng. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có muốn nổi tiếng không? ☊ 446
Do you believe me? ☊ Cậu có tin tôi không? ☊ 447
I don't believe you. ☊ Tôi không tin cậu. ☊ 461
Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 499
Ask if he has a computer. — Yes, he's got a computer. ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có máy vi tính không. - Có, anh ấy có máy vi tính. ☊ 506
I don't have a computer. ☊ Tôi không có máy tính. ☊ 513
They don't have much money. ☊ Họ không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 518
How much money do you have with you? ☊ Cậu mang theo bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 539
Where was Fatima yesterday? ☊ Tối qua Fatima ở đâu? ☊ 540
The weather was nice last week. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước đẹp. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 552
Were they at the party? — No, they weren't. ☊ Họ có trong bữa tiệc không? - Không. ☊ 564
Richard wasn't. ☊ Anabel và Richard có đến bữa tiệc không? - Anabel thì có ở đó nhưng Richard thì không. ☊ 573
Was the weather nice last week? — Yes, it was beautiful. ☊ Thời tiết tuần trước có đẹp không? - Có, trời đẹp. ☊ 577
We enjoyed the party last night. ☊ Chúng tôi sảng khoái với bữa tiệc tối qua. ☊ 579
The party ended at midnight. ☊ Bữa tiệc kết thúc lúc nửa đêm. ☊ 591
I already paid the bill. ☊ Tôi đã trả tiền hoá đơn. ☊ 602
The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊ 622
Did Eveline come to the party? — No, she didn't. ☊ Eveline có đến dự tiệc không? - Không cô ấy đã không đến. ☊ 629
I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? ☊ Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không? ☊ 652
How much did it cost? ☊ Giá tiền là bao nhiêu? ☊ 658
Was the weather nice? ☊ Thời tiết có đẹp không? ☊ 659
Yes, the weather was great. ☊ Có, thời tiết rất tuyệt vời. ☊ 667
We were tired, so we didn't stay long at the party. ☊ Chúng tôi thấy mệt nên chúng tôi đã không ở bữa tiệc lâu. ☊ 678
I woke up early yesterday. It was a beautiful morning. ☊ Hôm qua tôi tỉnh dậy sớm. Buổi sáng thật là đẹp. ☊ 739
No, the weather was very bad, so we didn't play. ☊ Không, thời tiết rất xấu nên chúng tôi đã không chơi. ☊ 828
German? ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Đức. Cậu học tiếng Đức được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 829
I've been studying German for two (2) years. ☊ Tôi đã học tiếng Đức được hai năm. ☊ 836
Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. ☊ Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm. ☊ 838
I'm studying English. I've studied English for six (6) months. ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Anh. Tôi đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 841
How long has she studied Italian? ☊ Cô ấy học tiếng Ý được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 851
(2) hours. ☊ Isabelle đang đọc báo. Cô ấy đã đọc được hai tiếng đồng hồ rồi. ☊ 859
We've been waiting for two (2) hours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đợi được hai tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ 865
I had dinner an hour ago. ☊ Tôi đã ăn tối một tiếng trước. ☊ 877
When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊ 884
Nicholas arrived an hour ago. ☊ Nicholas đã đến cách đây một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ 886
Miriam's been studying English for six (6) months. ☊ Miriam đã học tiếng Anh được sáu tháng. ☊ 890
It's been raining for an hour. ☊ Trời đã mưa được một tiếng. ☊ 897
I've lost my passport. I can't nd my passport now. ☊ Tôi đã làm mất hộ chiếu. Tôi bây giờ không tìm thấy hộ chiếu đâu. ☊ She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'>
Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay. ☊ 924
Have you told your friends the good news? > Did you tell your friends the good news? ☊ Cậu đã báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu chưa? Cậu có báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu không? ☊ We didn't pay the electric bill.'> 925 We didn't pay the electric bill.'>
We haven't paid the electric bill yet. > We didn't pay the electric bill. We didn't pay the electric bill.'> ☊ Chúng tôi chưa trả tiền điện. > Chúng tôi đã không trả tiền điện. ☊ 953
Has Jianwen bought a new computer yet? ☊ Kiến Văn đã mua máy tính mới chưa? ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 967
When did you buy your computer? ☊ Cậu đã mua máy tính ở đâu? ☊ 975
I had lunch an hour ago. ☊ Tôi ăn trưa cách đây một tiếng. ☊ 989
Have you ever met a famous person? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa? ☊ 990
The weather wasn't very good yesterday. ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua không tốt lắm. ☊ 1009
I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. ☊ Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được. ☊ 1015
I'm never invited to parties. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ được mời đi dự tiệc. ☊ 1019
We weren't invited to the party last week. ☊ Chúng tôi không được mời tới bữa tiệc tuần trước. ☊ 1028
Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊ 1037
I wasn't wokup by the noise. ☊ Tôi không bị tiếng ồn đánh thức. ☊ 1039
Were you invited to Adrian's party last week? ☊ Cậu có được mời đến bữa tiệc của Adiran tuần trước không? ☊ 1054
My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊ 1068
Nobody has invited me to the party. > I haven't beinvited to the party. ☊ Chưa có ai mời tôi tới bữa tiệc. Tôi chưa được mời tới bữa tiệc. ☊ 1072
I can't nd my keys. I think they've bestolen. ☊ Tôi tìm không ra chùm chìa khoá của tôi đâu. Tôi nghĩ chúng đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ They got invited to a party.'> 1085 They got invited to a party.'>
They've beinvited to a party. > They got invited to a party. They got invited to a party.'> ☊ Họ đã mời tôi tới một bữa tiệc. ☊ 1087
We didn't go to the party. We weren't invited. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không đến dự tiệc. Chúng tôi không được mời. ☊ 1091
Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊ 1134
Flora has invited us to her party next week, but we're not going. ☊ Flora đã mời chúng tôi tới dự bữa tiệc của cô ấy tuần sau, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ không tới. ☊ 1143
Has Konstantin arrived yet? ☊ Konstantin đã đến chưa? ☊ 1191
We were wokup by loud music in the middle of the night. ☊ Chúng tôi bị tiếng nhạc to đánh thức giữa đêm. ☊ 1195
expensive hotel. ☊ Chuyến đi nghỉ của chúng tôi tốn rất nhiều tiền vì chúng tôi đã ở trong một khách sạn đắt tiền. ☊ 1203
We're having a party next weekend. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bữa tiệc vào tuần sau. ☊ 1209
Wilma isn't coming to the party next week. ☊ Wilma sẽ không tới bữa tiệc tuần sau. ☊ 1220
Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. ☊ Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc. ☊ 1227
ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊ 1228
There's a party tomorrow night, but I'm not going. ☊ Tối mai có một bữa tiệc nhưng tôi sẽ không dự. ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1238
Shakti's going to sell her car. ☊ Shakti sẽ bán xe hơi đi. ☊ 1242
Are you going to invite Walter to your party? ☊ Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không? ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1252
Feliciana says she's feeling very tired. She's going to lie down for an hour. ☊ Feliciana nói cô ấy rất mệt. Cô ấy sẽ đi nằm một tiếng. ☊ 1278
Three days ago she was in Santiago. ☊ Ba hôm trước cô ấy ở Santiago. ☊ 1280
I'll be at the movies an hour from now. ☊ Tôi sẽ xem lm trong vòng một tiếng từ bây giờ. ☊ 1345
Should we have a party? — Yes, who shall we invite? ☊ Chúng ta tổ chức một bữa tiệc được không? - Được, chúng ta mời ai đây? ☊ 1357
Shumei might not come to the party. ☊ Thục Mĩ có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ 1359
Jianhao may not come to the party. ☊ Kiến Hào có thể sẽ không đến dự tiệc. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1383
Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊ 1386
I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊ 1388
much English. Now she can understand everything. ☊ Trước khi Nuria tới Mĩ, cô ấy không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Bây giờ gì cô ấy cũng hiểu. ☊ 1390
I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊ 1406
Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 1407
Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. ☊ Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng. ☊ 1412
You worked t(10) hours today. You must be tired. ☊ Hôm nay cậu làm mười tiếng. Cậu hẳn là mệt rồi. ☊ 1413
know him. ☊ Anh trai tôi đã làm việc ở công ti cậu nhiều năm rồi. Cậu chắc phải biết anh ấy. ☊ 1422
They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊ 1442
For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. ☊ Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức. ☊ 1449
Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊ 1482
You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊ Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊ 1486
Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊ 1494
I think I should save more money. ☊ Tôi nghĩ tôi nên tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 1503
Why did they have to leave the party early? ☊ Tại sao họ phải rời bữa tiệc sớm? ☊ 1511
Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1523
have to pay? ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải trả nhiều tiền. Các cậu đã phải trả bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1590
Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊ 1634
Shall I put some music on? — No, let's watch a movie. ☊ Tôi bật tí nhạc nhé? - Thôi, mình xem lm đi. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1652
We can't go skiing. There isn't any snow. ☊ Chúng ta không thể trượt tuyết được. Chả có tí tuyết nào. ☊ 1656
This restaurant is very quiet. There aren't many people here. ☊ Nhà hàng này rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều người ở đây. ☊ 1668
The road is usually very quiet. There isn't much tra c. ☊ Con đường này thường rất yên tĩnh. Không có nhiều xe cộ. ☊ 1672
There are eight (8) planets in the solar system. ☊ Có tám hành tinh trong hệ mặt trời. ☊ 1673
There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊ 1675
There are fty (50) states in the United States. ☊ Có năm mươi tiểu bang ở nước Mĩ. ☊ 1683
There's a train every hour. ☊ Cứ một tiếng lại có một chuyến tàu. ☊ 1689
Are there any phone messages for me this morning? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi sáng nay không? ☊ 1690
Were there any phone messages for me yesterday? ☊ Có tin nhắn điện thoại nào cho tôi hôm qua không? ☊ 1696
Saturday? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là sẽ có nhiều người đến bữa tiệc hôm Thứ bảy không? ☊ 1709
Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. ☊ Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả. ☊ 1710
The wallet was empty. There wasn't any money in it. ☊ Ví của tôi rỗng không. Không có tí tiền nào trong đấy. ☊ 1716
There was a party at work last Friday, but I didn't go. ☊ Có một bữa tiệc ở cơ quan Thứ sáu vừa rồi nhưng tôi đã không dự. ☊ 1732
I don't believe it! That's impossible. ☊ Tôi không tin! Chuyện này không thể có. ☊ 1737
The weather isn't so nice today. It's cloudy. ☊ Thời tiết hôm nay không đẹp. Trời nhiều mây. ☊ 1747
It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 1764
Martin works hard, but I don't. ☊ Martin làm việc chăm chỉ nhưng tôi thì không. ☊ 1768
Fatima wasn't hungry, but we were. ☊ Fatima không đói nhưng chúng tôi thì có. ☊ 1784
I didn't enjoy the party, but my friends did. ☊ Tôi không thích bữa tiệc nhưng các bạn tôi thì thích. ☊ 1797
I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊ 1817
There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊ 1821
I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊ 1855
Bernard was at the party, wasn't he? — Yes, but I didn't speak to him. ☊ Bernard có ở trong bữa tiệc phải không? - Phải, nhưng tôi không nói chuyện với anh ấy. ☊ 1857
You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt ☊ 1868
Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊ 1869
was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 1873
it. ☊ Emil bị cho là đã đánh một cảnh sát nhưng tôi không tin. ☊ 1893
Leonardo's coming to the party tonight. — He is? I thought you said he wasn't coming. ☊ Leonardo sẽ đến dự bữa tiệc tối nay. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng anh ấy không đến. ☊ 1897
I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. ☊ Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà. ☊ 1907
Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊ 1913
What was the weather like yesterday? ☊ Thời tiết hôm qua như thế nào? ☊ 1916
Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. ☊ Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến. ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊ 1923
Oliver? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu? > Cậu có thẻ cho tôi biết tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu không? ☊ 1943
Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊ 1952
The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊ 1953
You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊ 1964
Niraj doesn't want to retire. He wants to go on working. ☊ Niraj không muốn về hưu. Ông ấy muốn làm việc tiếp. ☊ 1965
You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊ 1967
I don't mind being kept waiting. ☊ Tôi không phiền khi phải đợi tiếp đâu. ☊ 1968
They admitted to having stolthe money. ☊ Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1976
Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊ 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ 1982
They seem to have plenty of money. ☊ Họ có vẻ có rất nhiều tiền. ☊ 2014
We were made to wait for two (2) hours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã bị bắt phải chờ hai tiếng. ☊ I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'>
I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊ 2023
We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊ 2024
The president went on talking for hours. ☊ Tổng thống tiếp tục nói chuyện trong nhiều giờ. ☊ 2025
about foreign policy. ☊ Sau khi thảo luận về kinh tế, tổng thống tiếp tục nói về chính sách đối ngoại. ☊ 2026
We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊ 2028
don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊ 2030
Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊ 2031
A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊ 2034
but they were all full. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ. ☊ 2037
He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. ☊ Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2055
Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. ☊ Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa. ☊ 2058
We'd like to have gone on vacation, but we didn't have enough money. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đi nghỉ lắm nhưng chúng tôi đã không có đủ tiền. ☊ 2060
I'd love to have gone to the party, but it was impossible. ☊ Tôi cũng muốn đến bữa tiệc nhưng chuyện đó không thể được. ☊ 2086
Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊ 2090
Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊ 2100
Have you succeeded in nding a job yet? ☊ Cậu đã thành công trong việc tìm việc làm chưa? ☊ 2101
They insisted on paying for dinner. ☊ Họ đòi trả tiền bữa tối. ☊ 2103
I wouldn't dream of asking them for money. ☊ Có nằm mơ tôi cũng không bao giờ hỏi họ tiền. ☊ 2112
The noise keeps me from falling asleep. ☊ Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật. ☊ 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. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 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. ☊ 2123
I had no trouble nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi không gặp khó khăn gì trong việc tìm chỗ ở. ☊ 2126
I had trouble nding a place to live. > I had di culty nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. > Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. ☊ 2134
It's hard to nd a place to park downtown. ☊ Khó mà tìm chỗ đỗ xe ở trung tâm. ☊ 2137
They gave us some money to buy some food. ☊ Họ đã đưa cho chúng tôi ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2143
She's learning English so that she can study in Australia. ☊ Cô ấy đang học tiếng Anh để cô ấy có thể học ở Úc. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2158
I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊ 2161
If I have any more news, you'll be the first person to know. ☊ Nếu tôi có tin gì nữa thì cậu sẽ là người đầu tiên được biết. ☊ 2162
ve-one-two (512) from Beijing. ☊ Chuyến bay tiếp theo đến cổng bốn là chuyến 512 bay từ Bắc Kinh. ☊ 2177
hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊ 2179
I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin Boris mất việc. ☊ 2180
I've enjoyed my stay here. I'll be sorry to leave. ☊ Tôi đã rất thích thú khi ở đây. Tôi sẽ rất tiếc khi rời đi. ☊ 2191
I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊ 2195
The missing children were last seen playing near the river. ☊ Những đứa trẻ bị mất tích được nhìn thấy lần cuối cùng khi đang ☊ 2198
Everyone heard the bomb explode. ☊ Ai cũng nghe thấy tiếng bomb nổ. ☊ 2206
Having nally found a hotel, we looked for some place to have dinner. ☊ Mãi cũng tìm xong khách sạn, chúng tôi đi tìm chỗ đó ăn tối. ☊ 2210
Being unemployed means he doesn't have much money. ☊ Bị thất nghiệp khiến anh ấy không có nhiều tiền. ☊ 2213
Not being able to speak the local language meant that I had trouble communicating. ☊ Không nói được tiếng địa phương khiến tôi khó giao tiếp. ☊ 2219
The police are looking for the stolen car. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm chiếc xe hơi bị mất cắp. ☊ 2220
I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 2222
Did you hear a noise just now? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không? ☊ 2223
I can't work here. There's too much noise. ☊ Tôi không thể làm ở đây. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ 2234
The news was very depressing. ☊ Tin đấy rất đáng buồn. ☊ 2235
They spend a lot of money on travel. ☊ Họ tốn nhiều tiền đi du lịch. ☊ It's nice weather today.'> 2237 It's nice weather today.'>
It's a nice day today. > It's nice weather today. It's nice weather today.'> ☊ Hôm nay trời đẹp. > Hôm nay thời tiết đẹp. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2250
English has a lot of vocabulary. ☊ Tiếng Anh có nhiều từ vựng. ☊ 2253
I need some money to buy some food. ☊ Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2254
We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊ 2257
The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2265
Flora works eight (8) hours a day, six (6) days a week. ☊ Flora làm việc tám tiếng một ngày, sáu ngày một tuần. ☊ 2276
I was in class for ve (5) hours today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi ở lớp năm tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ 2287
You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊ 2291
the homeless. ☊ Chính phủ đã hứa là sẽ cung cấp nhiều tiền hơn để giúp đỡ người vô gia cư. ☊ 2292
The French are famous for their food. ☊ Người Pháp nổi tiếng vì thức ăn của họ. ☊ 2294
The dollar is the currency of many countries. ☊ Dollar là đồng tiền của nhiều quốc gia. ☊ 2296
It is said that Robin Hood took money from the rich and gave it to the poor. ☊ Người ta nói Robin Hood lấy tiền từ người giàu rồi đưa chúng cho người nghèo. ☊ 2320
The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊ 2322
Fortunately, the news wasn't as bad as we expected. ☊ May mắn là tin không xấu nhưng chúng ta tưởng. ☊ I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> 2327 I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'>
I don't like hot weather. Ninety degrees is too hot for me. > I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me. I don't like hot weather. Thirty-two (32) degrees is too hot for me.'> ☊ Tôi không thích thời tiết nóng. Chín mươi độ là quá nóng với tôi. ☊ 2331
A scandal involving an oil company is an oil company scandal. ☊ Một vụ bê bối liên quan đến một công ti dầu là một vụ bê bối công ti dầu. ☊ 2335
A drive that takes two (2) hours is a two-hour drive. ☊ Một chuyến xe đi mất hai tiếng là một chuyến xe hai tiếng. ☊ 2382
I heard music, so there must have been somebody at home. ☊ Tôi đã nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nên chắc chắn đã có ai đó ở nhà. ☊ 2384
tra c. ☊ Họ sống trên một con phố lớn nên chắc chắn có nhiều tiếng ồn của xe cộ. ☊ 2390
She went out without any money. ☊ Cô ấy đã ra ngoài mà không mang tiền. ☊ 2399
She'll have no di culty nding a job. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ không khó tìm thấy việc làm. ☊ 2402
This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊ 2410
We didn't spend much money. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tiêu nhiều tiền. ☊ 2416
him. ☊ Anh ấy nói tiếng Anh ít nên khó mà giao tiếp với anh ấy. ☊ 2428
Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊ 2429
Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊ 2447
All of us enjoyed the party. ☊ Tất cả chúng tôi đều vui với bữa tiệc. ☊ 2454
I've spent all the money you gave me. ☊ Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi. ☊ 2460
been? ☊ Tôi đã tìm cậu cả buổi sáng. Cậu đã ở đâu vậy? ☊ 2479
The shuttle that goes to the airport runs every half hour. ☊ Xe bus con thoi mà chạy đến sân bay chạy nửa tiếng một lần. ☊ 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. ☊ 2489
keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊ 2491
Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊ 2495
had. ☊ Tôi đã đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. > Tôi đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2523
Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊ 2524
Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊ 2525
Wilma works for a company that makes furniture. ☊ Wilma làm việc trong một công ti làm đồ nội thất. ☊ 2530
The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊ 2538
The company has a new business plan, the aim of which is to save money. ☊ Công ti có một kế hoạch làm ăn mới mà mục đích của nó là tiết kiệm tiền. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2544
The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊ 2560
EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊ 2565
There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. ☊ Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó ☊ 2569
very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊ 2571
We know how to learn languages incredibly quickly. ☊ Chúng tôi biết làm sao để học ngôn ngữ nhanh đến khó tin. ☊ 2585
She speaks English so well you would think it was her native language. ☊ Cô ấy nói tiếng Anh tốt đến nỗi anh sẽ tưởng đấy là tiếng mẹ đẻ của cô ấy. ☊ 2594
The situation is too complicated to explain. ☊ Tình thế quá phức tạp để giải thích. ☊ 2595
farther away? ☊ Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không? ☊ 2617
Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊ 2620
They have more money than we do. > They have more money than us. ☊ Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. > Họ có nhiều tiền hơn chúng ta. ☊ 2627
When we went to Munich, our guide spoke English uently. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi München, hướng dẫn viên của chúng tôi nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy. ☊ 2637
Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊ 2638
She said she would be here an hour ago, and she still hasn't arrived. ☊ Một tiếng trước cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ ở đây và giờ cô ấy vẫn chưa tới. ☊ 2648
thought. ☊ Tôi biết tôi không có nhiều tiền nhưng tôi thậm chí có ít hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ 2660
house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊ 2665
crime. ☊ Cậu nên báo cảnh sát nếu cậu có bất cứ thông tin gì về vụ án. ☊ 2680
Jiyeong works as the manager in his company. ☊ Chí Vinh làm chức giám đốc trong công ti của anh ấy. ☊ 2685
having a party. ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc. ☊ 2686
After the interruption, the speaker went on talking as if nothing had happened. ☊ Sau khi bị gián đoạn, diễn giả tiếp tục nói cứ như thể là chưa có chuyện gì xảy ra. ☊ 2741
Since it was too hot to sit in the sun, we found a table IN the shade. ☊ Vì ngồi nắng quá nóng nên chúng tôi đã tìm một chiếc bàn trong bóng râm. ☊ 2747
school AT seventeen (17). ☊ Latifa thôi học ở tuổi mười bảy. > Cô ấy thôi học lúc mười bảy tuổi. ☊ 2748
We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. ☊ Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre. ☊ 2752
it ON the internet. ☊ Tôi không nghe thấy tin trên đài hay vô tuyến mà tôi thấy nó trên mạng. ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2758
I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊ 2759
He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ 2761
I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊ 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. ☊ 2765
It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊ 2770
Some American companies give college graduates a check FOR ve thousand dollars ($5000) AS a signing bonus. ☊ Một số công ti của Mĩ cho sinh viên tốt nghiệp đại học một tờ cheque năm nghìn dollar coi như tiền thưởng kí kết. ☊ 2771
I wrote a check FOR ve hundred dollars ($500) to the insurance company. > I wrote a check FOR four hundred euros (€400) to the insurance company. ☊ Tôi đã viết một tờ cheque năm trăm dollar cho công ti bảo hiểm. ☊ 2772
The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊ 2778
EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2782
Since the accident was my fault, I had to pay for the damage to the other car. ☊ Vì vụ tai nạn là lỗi của tôi nên tôi phải trả tiền thiệt hại cho chiếc xe kia. ☊ 2786
His attitude toward his job is so positive that he increases his sales every month. ☊ Thái độ của anh ấy với công việc tích cực đến mức tháng nào anh ấy cũng tăng doanh thu. ☊ 2788
murder. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn hỏi một người bị tình nghi liên quan đến vụ giết người. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2796
In fact, his sister was even more furious when she heard it. ☊ Thực tế chị của anh ấy thậm chí còn điên tiết hơn khi nghe được điều đó. ☊ 2800
I'm sorry to hear that. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe điều đó. ☊ 2801
Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊ 2803
Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 2807
I feel sorry for the loser. > I pity the loser. ☊ Tôi thấy tiếc cho người thua. > Tôi tiếc cho người thua. ☊ 2815
Don't be jealous or envious of that popular girl in school. ☊ Đừng ghen tị hay đố kị với cô bé nổi trội trong trường kia. ☊ 2816
The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2829
for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊ 2831
Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊ 2838
The suspect was shouting at the police very loudly. ☊ Người bị tình nghi đang quát cảnh sát rất to. ☊ 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. ☊ 2858
I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ 2868
The famous actor died OF a heart attack when he was only fty-one (51). ☊ Nam diễn viên nổi tiếng đã chết vì nhồi máu cơ tim khi anh ấy mới chỉ năm mươi mốt tuổi. ☊ 2869
He died FROM heart disease. ☊ Anh ấy chết vì bệnh tim. ☊ 2873
I didn't have enough money to pay for the meal. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả cho bữa ăn. ☊ 2874
I didn't have enough money to pay the rent. ☊ Tôi không có đủ tiền trả tiền thuê. ☊ 2875
When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? ☊ Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không? ☊ 2876
字 倅空體者量最少 ☊ to̪ oj xəəwŋ͡m th̪ e̖ ʨa̖ lɯəʔ̖ ŋ to̪ ́j th̪ iəw̖ ʨɐɐwŋ͡m ta̪ aj̖ xwan̖ th̪ ɛ̖ ti̪ ń ☊ 2884
The number of people su ering from heart disease has increased. > The number of heart disease su erers has increased. ☊ Số người bị bệnh tim đã tăng. > Số người mắc bệnh tim đã tăng. ☊ 2888
ultraviolet (UV) rays. ☊ Kem chống nắng bảo vệ da khỏi những tác động có hại của tia cực tím từ mặt trời. ☊ 2890
Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. ☊ Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa. ☊ 2893
We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊ 2895
You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2898
Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊ 2899
Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊ 2903
Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊ 2904
I hope you succeed in nding the job you want. ☊ Tôi hi vọng cậu tìm thành công công việc cậu muốn. ☊ 2907
His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊ 2912
and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2915
They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊ 2917
every day? ☊ Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh? ☊ 2927
The two (2) companies worked out a cooperation agreement. ☊ Hai công ti đã đi đến thoả thuận hợp tác. ☊ 2928
Nobody believed Sara at rst, but she turned out to be right. ☊ Lúc đầu không ai tin Sara nhưng rồi cũng rõ là cô ấy đúng. ☊ 2929
Better nd a gas station. We're running out of gas. ☊ Tốt nhất là tìm một trạm xăng. Chúng ta đang hết xăng. ☊ 2931
I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊ 2934
wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 2939
an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊ 2940
My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2941
I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊ 2944
He always buys expensive things to show o . ☊ Anh ấy luôn mua những thứ đắt tiền về để khoe. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2950
applied for. Finding a job was di cult. ☊ Sau đại học, Zahida đã bị đánh trượt mọi việc làm mà cô ấy xin. Tìm việc khí đó rất khó. ☊ 2951
When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊ 2954
You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊ 2955
You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2958
The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊ 2960
So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊ 2963
If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 2971
I'm saving my money up for a trip around the world. ☊ Tôi đang tiết kiệm tiền cho chuyến đi vòng quanh thế giới. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 2983
People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊ 2984
My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. ☊ Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi. ☊ 2986
I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊ 2991
Please calm down. Everything will turn out all right. ☊ Hãy bình tĩnh đi. Mọi thứ rồi cũng sẽ ổn thôi. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2997
My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth: This machine only accepts coins. ☊ accept ☊
For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable. ☊ acceptable ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
access to confidential information ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
I didn't think our meeting was accidental—he must have known I would be there. ☊ accidental ☊
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face. ☊ accidentally ☊
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. ☊ accidentally ☊
Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. ☊ accompany ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation. ☊ achieve ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
She has acquired a good knowledge of English. ☊ acquire ☊
He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. ☊ acquire ☊
sexually active teenagers ☊ active ☊
active involvement/participation/support/resistance ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Your proposal is being actively considered. ☊ actively ☊
She was actively looking for a job. ☊ actively ☊
I didn't want to say anything without actually reading the letter first. ☊ actually ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
add sth: Next add the flour. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
Add up all the money I owe you. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
admire sb/sth: I really admire your enthusiasm. ☊ admire ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We live in an age of rapid technological advance. ☊ advance ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
enemy advances ☊ advance ☊
The rent is due one month in advance. ☊ in advance (of sth) ☊
The troops were finally given the order to advance. ☊ advance ☊
They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. ☊ advance ☊
the advancing Allied troops ☊ advance ☊
advance on/towards sb/sth: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. ☊ advance ☊
She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. ☊ advance ☊
advanced technology ☊ advanced ☊
advanced industrial societies ☊ advanced ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
an advanced student of English ☊ advanced ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
a sense/spirit of adventure ☊ adventure ☊
I set out across the country looking for adventure. ☊ adventure ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
They had a passionate affair for six months. ☊ affair ☊
The condition affects one in five women. ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
afford sth to do sth: He couldn't afford the money to go on the trip. ☊ afford ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. ☊ after ☊
After winning the prize she became famous overnight. ☊ after ☊
day after day of hot weather ☊ after ☊
After you with the paper (= Can I have it next?). ☊ after ☊
He should have paid. He suggested it, after all. ☊ after all ☊
ways of calculating the age of the earth ☊ age ☊
the age of the computer ☊ age ☊
Wine improves with age. ☊ age ☊
It'll probably take ages to find a parking space. ☊ age ☊
volunteers aged between 25 and 40 ☊ aged ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) ☊ agency ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
This job would be impossible without the aid of a computer. ☊ aid ☊
collecting money in aid of charity ☊ in aid of sth/sb ☊
the aims of the lesson ☊ aim ☊
She went to London with the aim of finding a job. ☊ aim ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
Bob's one aim in life is to earn a lot of money. ☊ aim ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
aim for sth: We should aim for a bigger share of the market. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sb/sth: Aim for the middle of the target. ☊ aim ☊
The act lays down a minimum standard for air quality. ☊ air ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
All of them enjoyed the party. ☊ all ☊
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. ☊ allow ☊
Almost no one (= hardly anyone) believed him. ☊ almost ☊
Tom is not alone in finding Rick hard to work with. ☊ alone ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
'What am I going to do?' she wondered aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ☊ alphabet ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. ☊ alternative ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
The amazing thing is, he really believes he'll get away with it. ☊ amazing ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
ambition to be/do sth: His burning ambition was to study medicine. ☊ ambition ☊
I found the letter amongst his papers. ☊ among ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
They divided the money up among their three children. ☊ among ☊
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. ☊ amount ☊
You will receive a bill for the full amount. ☊ amount ☊
Small amounts will be paid in cash. ☊ amount ☊
an amount of time/money/information ☊ amount ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
statistical analysis ☊ analysis ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
At the meeting they presented a detailed analysis of twelve schools in a London borough. ☊ analysis ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient monuments ☊ ancient ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
I've got hardly any money. ☊ any ☊
She spent hardly any of the money. ☊ any ☊
He wasn't any good at French. ☊ any ☊
If you don't tell them, nobody will be any the wiser (= they will not find out about it). ☊ any ☊
He isn't anything like my first boss. ☊ anything like sb/sth ☊
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. ☊ anywhere ☊
Do you know anywhere I can buy a second-hand computer? ☊ anywhere ☊
My parents were concerned at my apparent lack of enthusiasm for school. ☊ apparent ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
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 ☊
Further information is available on application to the principal. ☊ application ☊
apply sth to sb/sth: The word 'unexciting' could never be applied to her novels. ☊ apply ☊
You should apply in person/by letter. ☊ apply ☊
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. ☊ appreciate ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
Few writers approach his richness of language. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
the approach of spring ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
an approximate number/total/cost ☊ approximate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
the area of a triangle ☊ area ☊
Britain occupies a total area of 88 798 square miles. ☊ area ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
the hotel reception area ☊ area ☊
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? ☊ argue ☊
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. ☊ argue ☊
argument (with sb) (about/over sth): We had an argument with the waiter about the bill. ☊ argument ☊
argument that...: His argument was that public spending must be reduced. ☊ argument ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
I could hear laughter all around. ☊ around ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
They walked around the town looking for a place to eat. ☊ around ☊
arrange sth: The party was arranged quickly. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
daily arrivals of refugees ☊ arrival ☊
The first arrivals at the concert got the best seats. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of pay TV ☊ arrival ☊
The road continues as straight as an arrow. ☊ arrow ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
a work of great artistic merit ☊ artistic ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
As she grew older she gained in confidence. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
ashamed of sth: She was deeply ashamed of her behaviour at the party. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
We set aside some money for repairs. ☊ aside ☊
ask sb to do sth: She's asked him to come to the party. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. ☊ asleep ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
assist in/with sth: We are looking for people who would be willing to assist in the group's work. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in doing sth: We will assist you in finding somewhere to live. ☊ assist ☊
Despite his cries, no one came to his assistance. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
We woke at dawn. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
I'm good at French. ☊ at ☊
There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
I attach a copy of the spreadsheet (= send it with an email). ☊ attach ☊
a sustained attack on the Arsenal goal ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
an attack of the giggles ☊ attack ☊
I passed my driving test at the first attempt. ☊ attempt ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
He called (their) attention to the fact that many files were missing. ☊ attention ☊
to have a good/bad/positive/negative attitude towards sb/sth ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
Sexual attraction is a large part of falling in love. ☊ attraction ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
We have the authority to search this building. ☊ authority ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
A fine for this offence is automatic. ☊ automatic ☊
available resources/facilities ☊ available ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
children of above/below average intelligence ☊ average ☊
to be half/fully awake ☊ awake ☊
to be wide awake (= fully awake) ☊ awake ☊
I was still awake when he came to bed. ☊ awake ☊
The noise was keeping everyone awake. ☊ awake ☊
I was finding it hard to stay awake. ☊ awake ☊
She was awake (= not unconscious) during the operation on her leg. ☊ awake ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
awake to do sth: He awoke to find her gone. ☊ awake ☊
awake sb: Her voice awoke the sleeping child. ☊ awake ☊
It took her some time to awake to the dangers of her situation. ☊ awake to sth ☊
'They didn't even offer to pay.' 'Oh that's awful.' ☊ awful ☊
The weather last summer was awful. ☊ awful ☊
It's going to cost an awful lot of money. ☊ awful ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
I'll back you up if they don't believe you. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
There was a lot of background noise (= that you could hear, but were not listening to). ☊ background ☊
background information/knowledge ☊ background ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
Weather like this is bad for business. ☊ bad ☊
bad news/weather/dreams/habits ☊ bad ☊
That wasn't bad for a first attempt. ☊ not bad ☊
She gets very bad-tempered when she's tired. ☊ bad-tempered ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
I found David in the bar of the Red Lion (= a room in a pub where drinks are served). ☊ bar ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
the base of a column/glass ☊ base ☊
basic information/facts/ideas ☊ basic ☊
The campsite provided only basic facilities. ☊ basic ☊
My knowledge of French is pretty basic. ☊ basic ☊
The basis of a good marriage is trust. ☊ basis ☊
the battle of the sexes ☊ battle ☊
If you're looking for your file, it's on the table. ☊ be ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
be (that)...: The fact is (that) we don't have enough money. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
I am studying Chinese. ☊ be ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
We heard the drums beating. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb + adj.: They beat him unconscious (= hit him until he became unconscious). ☊ beat ☊
His heart missed a beat when he saw her. ☊ beat ☊
beautiful countryside/weather/music ☊ beautiful ☊
Did she leave a message before she went? ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
'I'm thinking of a country in Asia.' 'What does it begin with (= what is the first letter)?' ☊ begin ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
We collected money in behalf of the homeless. ☊ in behalf of sb, in sb's behalf ☊
social/sexual/criminal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing. ☊ belief ☊
belief in God/democracy ☊ belief ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
She acted in the belief that she was doing good. ☊ belief ☊
Contrary to popular belief (= in spite of what people may think), he was not responsible for the tragedy. ☊ belief ☊
There is a general belief that things will soon get better. ☊ belief ☊
religious/political beliefs ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: She couldn't believe (that) it was all happening again. ☊ believe ☊
I don't believe I'm doing this! ☊ believe ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
'Where does she come from?' 'Spain, I believe.' ☊ believe ☊
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth + adj.: Three sailors are missing, believed drowned. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb: I don't believe you! ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Believe me, she's not right for you. ☊ believe ☊
believe sth: I believed his lies for years. ☊ believe ☊
I find that hard to believe. ☊ believe ☊
Don't believe a word of it (= don't believe any part of what sb is saying). ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ believe in sb/sth ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
I never thought I could make it as an actor, but my parents always believed in me. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
They found the body buried beneath a pile of leaves. ☊ beneath ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
He was bent double with laughter. ☊ bent ☊
her best-known poem ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. ☊ bet ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
The road continues beyond the village up into the hills. ☊ beyond ☊
She's got nothing beyond her state pension. ☊ beyond ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
It's the world's biggest computer company. ☊ big ☊
They were earning big money. ☊ big ☊
The news came as a big blow. ☊ big ☊
half a billion dollars ☊ billion ☊
It costs a bit more than I wanted to spend. ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
the sound of trumpets blowing ☊ blow ☊
I'll give three blows on the whistle as a signal. ☊ blow ☊
The heart pumps blood around the body. ☊ body ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
boil sth: Boil plenty of salted water, then add the spaghetti. ☊ boil ☊
a notebook ☊ book ☊
a border town/state ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
She was born with a weak heart. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth (from sb/sth): How much did you have to borrow to pay for this? ☊ borrow ☊
borrow sth off sb: I had to borrow the money off a friend. ☊ borrow ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
I found some coins at the bottom of my bag. ☊ bottom ☊
You're bound to be nervous the first time (= it's easy to understand). ☊ bound ☊
a money box ☊ box ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
More news after the break. ☊ break ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
The news brought tears to his eyes (= made him cry). ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth to sth: She brought her boyfriend to the party. ☊ bring ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
The concert will be broadcast live (= at the same time as it takes place) tomorrow evening. ☊ broadcast ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
We watched a live broadcast of the speech (= one shown at the same time as the speech was made). ☊ broadcast ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
This information will help us build a picture of his attacker. ☊ build ☊
These finds help us build up a picture of life in the Middle Ages. ☊ build sth up ☊
There's building work going on next door. ☊ building ☊
I shall make it my business to find out who is responsible. ☊ business ☊
It's no business of yours who I invite to the party. ☊ business ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
the busy signal ☊ busy ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
'Here's the money I owe you.' 'But that's not right—it was only £10.' ☊ but ☊
Have you found a buyer for your house ? ☊ buyer ☊
I was frightened by the noise. ☊ by ☊
They met by chance. ☊ by ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
Benefit is calculated on the basis of average weekly earnings. ☊ calculate ☊
We haven't really calculated the cost of the vacation yet. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
it is calculated that...: It has been calculated that at least 47 000 jobs were lost last year. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
By my calculation(s), we made a profit of £20 000 last year. ☊ calculation ☊
call sb/sth + noun: I wouldn't call German an easy language. ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
I left a message but he didn't return my call. ☊ call ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
Try to remain calm. ☊ calm ☊
Her voice was surprisingly calm. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
'I'll call the doctor,' he said calmly. ☊ calmly ☊
Look, calm down! We'll find her. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
He took a few deep breaths to calm himself down. ☊ calm down, calm sb/sth down ☊
the calm of a summer evening ☊ calm ☊
The police appealed for calm. ☊ calm ☊
a refugee camp ☊ camp ☊
to conduct a campaign ☊ campaign ☊
She can speak Spanish. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
I cannot believe the price of the tickets! ☊ cannot ☊
English is written with a capital 'E'. ☊ capital ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
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 ☊
Someone had carelessly left a window open. ☊ carelessly ☊
The veins carry blood to the heart. ☊ carry ☊
I never carry much money on me. ☊ carry ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
How much cash do you have on you? ☊ cash ☊
Payments can be made by cheque or in cash. ☊ cash ☊
Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash. ☊ cash ☊
The thieves stole £500 in cash. ☊ cash ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
I'm short of cash right now. ☊ cash ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
Local schools have been starved of cash for a number of years. ☊ cash ☊
an all-star cast (= including many well-known actors) ☊ cast ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
the chairman of the board of governors (= of a school) ☊ chairman ☊
The chairman of the company presented the annual report. ☊ chairman ☊
It was a direct challenge to the president's authority. ☊ challenge ☊
This discovery challenges traditional beliefs. ☊ challenge ☊
chance of sth happening: What chance is there of anybody being found alive? ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
change sth: I didn't have time to change clothes before the party. ☊ change ☊
I didn't have time to get changed before the party (= to put different clothes on). ☊ change ☊
Computers have changed the way people work. ☊ change ☊
a dollar in change (= coins that together are worth one dollar) ☊ change ☊
He puts his loose change in a money box for the children. ☊ change ☊
Could you give me change for a ten pound note (= coins or notes that are worth this amount)? ☊ change ☊
It makes a change to read some good news for once. ☊ change ☊
a change in the weather ☊ change ☊
There was no change in the patient's condition overnight. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
terrestrial/satellite channels ☊ channel ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth for sth: What did they charge for the repairs? ☊ charge ☊
The restaurant charged £20 for dinner. ☊ charge ☊
They're charging £3 for the catalogue. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb for sth: We won't charge you for delivery. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
charge sb sth (for sth): He only charged me half price. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth: Don't worry. I'll charge it (= pay by credit card). ☊ charge ☊
Many charities sent money to help the victims of the famine. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
a charity concert (= organized to get money for charity) ☊ charity ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
a weather chart ☊ chart ☊
His job was to chart the progress of the spacecraft. ☊ chart ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
Please check in at least an hour before departure. ☊ check in (at...) ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
to cash a cheque (= to get or give money for a cheque) ☊ cheque ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ 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 ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
This colour wasn't my first choice. ☊ choice ☊
We chose Phil McSweeney as/for chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb to be/do sth: We chose Phil McSweeney to be chairperson. ☊ choose ☊
I know I can trust her in any circumstance. ☊ circumstance ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
The ship sank in mysterious circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
a classic novel/study/goal ☊ classic ☊
a classic example of poor communication ☊ classic ☊
English classics such as 'Alice in Wonderland' ☊ classic ☊
The novel may become a modern classic. ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed). ☊ clean ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. ☊ clear ☊
The remains of the snow had been cleared from the streets. ☊ clear ☊
I found the letters when I was clearing out after my father died. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
The clerk at the counter gave me too little change. ☊ clerk ☊
a clever little gadget ☊ clever ☊
click (on sth): I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. ☊ click ☊
a lawyer with many famous clients ☊ client ☊
The paper's circulation continues to climb. ☊ climb ☊
Ellen heard the loud ticking of the clock in the hall. ☊ clock ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
Homosexuals in public life are now coming out of the closet. ☊ come out of the closet ☊
closet gays ☊ closet ☊
a coach party (= a group of people travelling together on a coach) ☊ coach ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
bitterly cold weather ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
Share prices collapsed after news of poor trading figures. ☊ collapse ☊
a state of mental/nervous collapse ☊ collapse ☊
collect sth: to collect data/evidence/information ☊ collect ☊
The first stage in research is data collection. ☊ collection ☊
a stamp/coin, etc. collection ☊ collection ☊
the gossip/financial column ☊ column ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
That comes a long way down my list of priorities. ☊ come ☊
+ adj.: New cars don't come cheap (= they are expensive). ☊ come ☊
The company has come a long way (= made lot of progress) in the last 5 years. ☊ come ☊
They continued until they came to a river. ☊ come ☊
come doing sth: He came looking for me. ☊ come ☊
Thanks for coming (= to my house, party, etc.). ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
The bill came to $30. ☊ come to sth ☊
When is her new novel coming out? ☊ come out ☊
News is coming in of a serious plane crash in France. ☊ come in ☊
If she spent five years in Paris, how come her French is so bad? ☊ how come (...)? ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
They had enough money to live in comfort in their old age. ☊ 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 hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
He's more comfortable with computers than with people. ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
In this job you work on commission (= are paid according to the amount you sell). ☊ commission ☊
1% commission is charged for cashing traveller's cheques. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
to commit murder/adultery ☊ commit ☊
Jackson is a common English name. ☊ common ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): He was eager to communicate his ideas to the group. ☊ communicate ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
The novel is about a family who can't communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate sth (to sb): to communicate information/a message to sb ☊ communicate ☊
Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
non-verbal communication ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
community spirit ☊ community ☊
the largest computer company in the world ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
For Durkheim, comparison was the most important method of analysis in sociology. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A to B: a comparison of the brain to a computer (= showing what is similar) ☊ comparison ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
The second half of the game was dull by comparison with the first. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
I'd like to make a complaint about the noise. ☊ complaint ☊
complaint (against sb/sth): I believe you have a complaint against one of our nurses. ☊ complaint ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
Our sales information is processed by computer. ☊ computer ☊
a computer program ☊ computer ☊
computer software/hardware/graphics ☊ computer ☊
a computer error ☊ computer ☊
computer-aided design ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth (on sth/on doing sth): I decided to concentrate all my efforts on finding somewhere to live. ☊ concentrate ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
They will give us the money on one condition—that we pay it back within six months. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition in hospital last night. ☊ condition ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
He suffers from a serious heart condition. ☊ condition ☊
to be in bad/good/excellent condition ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
to conduct an experiment/an inquiry/a survey ☊ conduct ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. ☊ conduct ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident. ☊ confidence ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
He expressed his confidence that they would win. ☊ confidence ☊
He answered the questions with confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
People often lose confidence when they are criticized. ☊ confidence ☊
He gained confidence when he went to college. ☊ confidence ☊
She suffers from a lack of confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
I didn't have any confidence in myself at school. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
A fall in unemployment will help to restore consumer confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She was in a relaxed, confident mood. ☊ confident ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
confident that...: I'm confident that you will get the job. ☊ confident ☊
She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
confirm sth: Rumours of job losses were later confirmed ☊ confirm ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. ☊ connect ☊
First connect the printer to the computer. ☊ connect ☊
The fall in retail sales is directly connected with the decline in employment. ☊ connected ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth ☊ connection ☊
Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger. ☊ consequence ☊
Have you considered the possible consequences? ☊ consequence ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
At a conservative estimate, he'll be earning £50 000. ☊ conservative ☊
The company is being actively considered as a potential partner (= it is thought possible that it could become one). ☊ consider ☊
You wouldn't consider marrying a man for his money, then? ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease. ☊ considerable ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
a well-constructed novel ☊ construct ☊
consult sb: If the pain continues, consult your doctor. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
Health-conscious consumers want more information about the food they buy. ☊ consumer ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
Children should be brought into contact with poetry at an early age. ☊ contact ☊
This substance should not come into contact with food. ☊ contact ☊
a fear of physical contact ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
This chemical is liable to explode on contact with water. ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
contemporary fiction/music/dance ☊ contemporary ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
The rain will continue into the evening. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: The rain continued to fall all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
The number of car accident deaths is continuing to decline. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: The rain continued falling all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
continue doing sth: She wanted to continue working until she was 60. ☊ continue ☊
He vowed to continue fighting. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. ☊ continue ☊
continue (with sth): Are you going to continue with the project? ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The board of inquiry is continuing its investigations. ☊ continue ☊
The path continued over rough, rocky ground. ☊ continue ☊
He continued on his way. ☊ continue ☊
I want you to continue as project manager. ☊ continue ☊
She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Please continue—I didn't mean to interrupt. ☊ continue ☊
+ speech: 'In fact,' he continued, 'I'd like to congratulate you.' ☊ continue ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
She is under contract to (= has a contract to work for) a major American computer firm. ☊ contract ☊
The heart muscles contract to expel the blood. ☊ contract ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
contribution (to sth): He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. ☊ contribution ☊
A new advance has been made in the control of malaria. ☊ control ☊
The party is expecting to gain control of the council in the next election. ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The traffic lights are controlled by a central computer. ☊ control ☊
It is very convenient to pay by credit card. ☊ convenient ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. ☊ convenient ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ convenient ☊
convenient (to sth): The hotel is convenient to downtown. ☊ convenient ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
I see no point in continuing this conversation. ☊ conversation ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). ☊ cool ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
Cooler weather is forecast for the weekend. ☊ cool ☊
a copy of 'The Times' ☊ copy ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
Please check that these details are correct. ☊ correct ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
I spent all evening correcting essays. ☊ correct ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food. ☊ cost ☊
Consumers will have to bear the full cost of these pay increases. ☊ cost ☊
The total cost to you (= the amount you have to pay) is £3 000. ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
cost sth to do sth: The hospital will cost an estimated £2 million to build. ☊ cost ☊
It costs a fortune to fly first class. ☊ cost ☊
Don't go over that line or your throw won't count. ☊ count ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
Every point in this game counts. ☊ count ☊
count for sth: The fact that she had apologized counted for nothing with him. ☊ count ☊
count to/up to sth: She can count up to 10 in Italian. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
There are a couple more files to read first. ☊ couple ☊
a French/chemistry, etc. course ☊ course ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
She heard the crash of shattering glass as the vehicles collided. ☊ crash ☊
The first distant crash of thunder shook the air. ☊ crash ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
She must be crazy to lend him money. ☊ crazy ☊
That noise is driving me crazy. ☊ crazy ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
You have a credit balance of £250. ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
We bought the dishwasher on credit. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
a credit agreement ☊ credit ☊
credit facilities/terms ☊ credit ☊
Your credit limit is now £2 000. ☊ credit ☊
He's a bad credit risk (= he is unlikely to pay the money later). ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
The Labour Party was facing an identity crisis. ☊ crisis ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
The party was suffering a crisis of confidence among its supporters (= they did not trust it any longer). ☊ crisis ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical. ☊ critical ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
The next few weeks are going to be crucial. ☊ crucial ☊
to give a cry of anguish/despair/relief/surprise/terror, etc. ☊ cry ☊
With a cry of 'Stop thief!' he ran after the boy. ☊ cry ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
the cry of gulls circling overhead ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
Her suicide attempt was really a cry for help. ☊ cry ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
the search for a cure for cancer ☊ cure ☊
I was curious to find out what she had said. ☊ curious ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
the delicate curve of her ear ☊ curve ☊
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
to cut back on spending ☊ cut sth back ☊
They had to take a 20% cut in pay. ☊ cut ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
emotional damage resulting from divorce ☊ damage ☊
damage to a person's reputation ☊ damage ☊
Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
Do you know any other Latin American dances? ☊ dance ☊
The next dance will be a waltz. ☊ dance ☊
We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity. ☊ dance ☊
He was so excited about the good news that he danced a little jig. ☊ dance ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
the hidden dangers in your home ☊ danger ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
raw data (= that has not been analysed) ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Our friendship dates back to the late 70s. ☊ date back (to...), date from... ☊
the early days of computers ☊ day ☊
a dead language (= one that is no longer spoken, for example Latin) ☊ dead ☊
Many believe the peace plan is dead. ☊ dead ☊
The company deals in computer software. ☊ deal in sth ☊
They were hoping for a better pay deal. ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
They spent a great deal of money. ☊ deal ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
The minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak). ☊ debate ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
Why did you decide to look for a new job? ☊ decide ☊
Who took the decision to go ahead with the project? ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
Support for the party continues to decline. ☊ decline ☊
the elaborate decoration on the carved wooden door ☊ decoration ☊
decrease (in sth): There has been some decrease in military spending this year. ☊ decrease ☊
a deep roar/groan ☊ deep ☊
He seems confident but deep down he's quite insecure. ☊ deep down ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
define sth as sth: Life imprisonment is defined as 60 years under state law. ☊ define ☊
I've heard rumours, but nothing definite. ☊ definite ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
delay doing sth: He delayed telling her the news, waiting for the right moment. ☊ delay ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
delicate china teacups ☊ delicate ☊
The eye is one of the most delicate organs of the body. ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
Babies have very delicate skin. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate child/constitution ☊ delicate ☊
His health had always been delicate. ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate fragrance/flavour ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
a feeling of sheer/pure delight ☊ delight ☊
delighted by/at sth: She was delighted by/at the news of the wedding. ☊ delighted ☊
He delivered his lines confidently. ☊ deliver ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
They had received no news of him since his departure from the island. ☊ departure ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
to pay a deposit ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
depress sb: Wet weather always depresses me. ☊ depress ☊
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. ☊ depressing ☊
the depth of her love ☊ depth ☊
Water was found at a depth of 30 metres. ☊ depth ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
computer-aided design ☊ design ☊
special new design features ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
the reception desk ☊ desk ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. ☊ desperately ☊
Heat gradually destroys vitamin C. ☊ destroy ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
an expedition planned down to the last detail ☊ detail ☊
He stood still, absorbing every detail of the street. ☊ detail ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
The research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
They didn't give any details about the game. ☊ detail ☊
'We had a terrible time—' 'Oh, spare me the details (= don't tell me any more).' ☊ detail ☊
a detailed description/analysis/study ☊ detailed ☊
He gave me detailed instructions on how to get there. ☊ detailed ☊
He's developed a real flair for management. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
a water-saving device ☊ device ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
I'll make a note of our next meeting in my diary. ☊ diary ☊
a Spanish-English dictionary ☊ dictionary ☊
die for sth: He died for his beliefs. ☊ die ☊
The sound of their laughter died away. ☊ die away ☊
There's not much difference in price between the two computers. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
American English is significantly different from British English. ☊ different ☊
to be in a difficult position/situation ☊ difficult ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
a direct answer/question ☊ direct ☊
She has a very direct way of speaking. ☊ direct ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
the most direct route/course ☊ direct ☊
a direct flight (= a flight that does not stop) ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They are in direct contact with the hijackers. ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
We are looking for somebody with direct experience of this type of work. ☊ direct ☊
This information has a direct bearing on (= it is closely connected with) the case. ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ 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 ☊
We are looking for somebody with a clear sense of direction. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
He drove her directly to her hotel. ☊ directly ☊
He's directly responsible to the boss. ☊ directly ☊
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. ☊ directly ☊
The President was not directly involved. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
The two incidents are not directly linked. ☊ directly ☊
directly opposite/below/ahead ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
First remove any grease or dirt from the surface. ☊ dirt ☊
physically/mentally disabled ☊ disabled ☊
disadvantage (of sth): One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
I disagree with violent protests. ☊ disagree with sth/with doing sth ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
His latest novel does not disappoint. ☊ disappoint ☊
disappointed (in/with sb/sth): I'm disappointed in you—I really thought I could trust you! ☊ disappointed ☊
He was disappointed to see she wasn't at the party. ☊ disappointed ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
The play's first night was a total disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
This topic will be discussed at greater length in the next chapter. ☊ discuss ☊
heart/liver/kidney, etc. disease ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
A fatty diet increases the risk of heart disease. ☊ disease ☊
a glass dish ☊ dish ☊
She displayed her bruises for all to see. ☊ display ☊
This column displays the title of the mail message. ☊ display ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
Only the cry of seabirds disturbed the silence. ☊ disturb ☊
a disturbing piece of news ☊ disturbing ☊
divide sth (up/out): Jack divided up the rest of the cash. ☊ divide ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
He remarried after a divorce from his first wife, Kate. ☊ divorce ☊
Sorry. I don't do funny (= I can't be funny). ☊ do ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
Does she speak French? ☊ do ☊
Doctor Staples (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
a Doctor of Philosophy/Law ☊ doctor ☊
Doctor Franks (= as a title/form of address) ☊ doctor ☊
I could hear a dog barking. ☊ dog ☊
The train crash dominated the news. ☊ dominate ☊
a knock on the door ☊ door ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
We need double the amount we already have. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
This is only the first draft of my speech. ☊ draft ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
dramatic results/developments/news ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic victory ☊ dramatic ☊
a local dramatic society ☊ dramatic ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
a dramatic monologue ☊ dramatic ☊
He flung out his arms in a dramatic gesture. ☊ dramatic ☊
Don't be so dramatic! ☊ dramatic ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
I've finally found the man of my dreams. ☊ dream ☊
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. ☊ dress ☊
smartly dressed ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
In hot weather, drink plenty of water. ☊ drink ☊
Drugs have been seized with a street value of two million dollars. ☊ drug ☊
a regular drum beat ☊ drum ☊
She was too drunk to remember anything about the party. ☊ drunk ☊
weeks of hot dry weather ☊ dry ☊
He went to an expensive clinic to dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sb out ☊
The next train is due in five minutes. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
Your duties will include setting up a new computer system. ☊ duty ☊
customs/excise/import duties ☊ duty ☊
The earliest description of this species dates from 1703. ☊ early ☊
I woke up early this morning. ☊ early ☊
She must earn a fortune (= earn a lot of money). ☊ earn ☊
All the children are earning now. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
earn sth: He earned a reputation as an expert on tax law. ☊ earn ☊
the planet Earth ☊ earth ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
It's easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you're not in my position. ☊ easy ☊
We ate at a pizzeria in town. ☊ eat ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Buy the large economy pack (= the one that gives you better value for money). ☊ economy ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
primary/elementary education ☊ education ☊
Patient education is important to minimize the risk of a second heart attack. ☊ education ☊
dramatic/long-term effects ☊ effect ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
effort (to do sth): The company has laid off 150 workers in an effort to save money. ☊ effort ☊
The male sperm fertilizes the female egg. ☊ egg ☊
I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money. ☊ either ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
an electronic calculator ☊ electronic ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Details of Keats' biography are given elsewhere (= in another part of this book, article, etc.) ☊ elsewhere ☊
Elsewhere, the weather today has been fairly sunny. ☊ elsewhere ☊
to send a message by email ☊ email ☊
an embarrassing mistake/question/situation ☊ embarrassing ☊
Her resignation will be a severe embarrassment to the party. ☊ embarrassment ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
+ speech: 'This must be our top priority,' he emphasized. ☊ emphasize ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
an empty box/glass ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out: I emptied out my pockets but could not find my keys. ☊ empty ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
It was his first sexual encounter (= first experience of sex). ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
encourage sb: We were greatly encouraged by the positive response of the public. ☊ encourage ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sth (in sb/sth): They claim that some computer games encourage violent behaviour in young children. ☊ encourage ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
Tie the ends of the string together. ☊ end ☊
+ adv./prep.: If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. ☊ end up ☊
a masculine/feminine ending ☊ ending ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
the engaged tone/signal ☊ engaged ☊
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. ☊ enjoy ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
There will be live entertainment at the party. ☊ 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 ☊
an enthusiastic supporter ☊ enthusiastic ☊
an enthusiastic welcome ☊ enthusiastic ☊
enthusiastic about sb/sth: You don't sound very enthusiastic about the idea. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
enthusiastic about doing sth: She was even less enthusiastic about going to Spain. ☊ enthusiastic ☊
entitle sb to do sth: This ticket does not entitle you to travel first class. ☊ entitle ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
An area of forest equal to the size of Wales has been destroyed. ☊ equal ☊
This job could be done equally well by a computer. ☊ equally ☊
The money was divided equally among her four children. ☊ equally ☊
Send €20 or the equivalent in your own currency. ☊ equivalent ☊
Is there a French word that is the exact equivalent of the English word 'home'? ☊ equivalent ☊
They were caught trying to escape. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
He took an elaborate escape route from South Africa to Britain. ☊ escape ☊
The book contains a number of interesting essays on women in society. ☊ essay ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The essential character of the town has been destroyed by the new road. ☊ essential ☊
the essentials of English grammar ☊ essential ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
a 3 000-acre estate ☊ estate ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth (at sth): The satellite will cost an estimated £400 million. ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate sth to do sth: The deal is estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate (that)...: We estimated (that) it would cost about €5 000. ☊ estimate ☊
it is estimated (that)...: It is estimated (that) the project will last four years. ☊ estimate ☊
estimate how many, large, etc...: It is hard to estimate how many children suffer from dyslexia. ☊ estimate ☊
The price is given in dollars or euros. ☊ euro ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
Everything in the capital is now quiet. ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
evidence (for sth): We found further scientific evidence for this theory. ☊ evidence ☊
The cave contained evidences of prehistoric settlement. ☊ evidence ☊
an exaggerated laugh ☊ exaggerated ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
examine sth: These ideas will be examined in more detail in Chapter 10. ☊ examine ☊
examine sb/sth: The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong. ☊ examine ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
She speaks excellent French. ☊ excellent ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
currency exchange facilities ☊ exchange ☊
Where can I find the best exchange rate / rate of exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange A for B: You can exchange your currency for dollars in the hotel. ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: to exchange ideas/news/information ☊ exchange ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. ☊ excuse ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
This is the oldest Hebrew manuscript in 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 ☊
Do you really expect me to believe you? ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. ☊ expect ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
She always travels first-class regardless of expense. ☊ expense ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
an all-expenses-paid trip ☊ expense ☊
an expensive car/restaurant/holiday ☊ expensive ☊
Art books are expensive to produce. ☊ expensive ☊
direct/first-hand experience of poverty ☊ experience ☊
experience (of sth): It was her first experience of living alone. ☊ experience ☊
The country experienced a foreign currency shortage for several months. ☊ experience ☊
to do/perform/conduct an experiment ☊ experiment ☊
a computer/medical expert ☊ expert ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
explode sth: There was a huge bang as if someone had exploded a rocket outside. ☊ explode ☊
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil ☊ explore ☊
These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7. ☊ explore ☊
an explosion of interest in learning Japanese ☊ explosion ☊
to express interest/regret/surprise ☊ express ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
Extensive repair work is being carried out. ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
While I was saving I had no money for little extras or luxuries. ☊ extra ☊
to charge/pay/cost extra ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
extreme weather conditions ☊ extreme ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
All rooms have private facilities (= a private bathroom). ☊ facility ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
Isn't it a fact that the firm is losing money? ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
It's important to distinguish fact from fiction. ☊ fact ☊
patients suffering from heart/kidney, etc. failure ☊ failure ☊
fair on sb (to do sth): It's not fair on the students to keep changing the timetable. ☊ fair ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
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 ☊
to lose your faith ☊ faith ☊
Faith is stronger than reason. ☊ faith ☊
the Christian faith ☊ faith ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
a faithful servant/friend/dog ☊ faithful ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
fall weather ☊ fall ☊
a false argument/assumption/belief ☊ FALSE ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
Buying a cheap computer is a false economy (= will not actually save you money). ☊ FALSE ☊
She gave false information to the insurance company. ☊ FALSE ☊
to achieve/win instant fame ☊ fame ☊
to rise/shoot to fame overnight ☊ fame ☊
Andrew Lloyd Webber of 'Evita' fame (= famous for 'Evita') ☊ fame ☊
The town's only claim to fame is that there was once a riot there. ☊ fame ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
Almost every family in the country owns a television. ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
'Everything's under control.' 'Famous last words!' ☊ famous last words ☊
a kitchen full of fancy gadgets ☊ fancy ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
How far can we trust him? ☊ far ☊
far back: The band made their first record as far back as 1990. ☊ far ☊
She's doing fine as far as French is concerned, it's her German I'm worried about. ☊ as/so far as sb/sth is concerned, as/so far as sb/sth goes ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
I trust him only so far. ☊ so far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
They hadn't got any farther with the work (= they had made no progress). ☊ farther ☊
Her heart beat faster. ☊ fast ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. ☊ favour ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again). ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
An interesting feature of the city is the old market. ☊ feature ☊
Which features do you look for when choosing a car? ☊ feature ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
his strong handsome features ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
fee-paying schools (= that you have to pay to go to) ☊ fee ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
She sounded more confident than she felt. ☊ feel ☊
I feel sorry for him. ☊ feel ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
female characteristics ☊ female ☊
fetch sb/sth: to fetch help / a doctor ☊ fetch ☊
She's gone to fetch the kids from school. ☊ fetch ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
Could you give me a few more details? ☊ few ☊
famous in the field of music ☊ field ☊
prize fighting (= fighting in boxing matches for money) ☊ fighting ☊
We had a fight over money. ☊ fight ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
a box file ☊ file ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
file on sb: to have/open/keep a confidential file on sb ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
a horror/documentary/feature film ☊ film ☊
the film version of the novel ☊ film ☊
They find each other in the final chapter of the book. ☊ final ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
find sth + adj.: You may find your illness hard to accept. ☊ find ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
find (that)...: I find (that) it pays to be honest. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj./noun: We found the beds very comfortable. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth to be/do sth: They found him to be charming. ☊ find ☊
Her blood was found to contain poison. ☊ find ☊
it is found that...: It was found that her blood contained poison. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
Have they found anyone to replace her yet? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find a hotel for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me a hotel? ☊ find ☊
find sth for sb: Can you find my bag for me? ☊ find ☊
find sb sth: Can you find me my bag? ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: I wanted to talk to him but he was nowhere to be found. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth: Look what I've found! ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
I haven't found anything out about him yet. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
a brush with a fine tip ☊ fine ☊
You go on without me. I'll be fine. ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
a parking fine ☊ fine ☊
Offenders will be liable to a heavy fine (= one that costs a lot of money). ☊ fine ☊
Under the new law, motorists face fines of up to £1 000. ☊ fine ☊
She has already paid over $2 000 in fines. ☊ fine ☊
fine sb (for sth/for doing sth): She was fined for speeding. ☊ fine ☊
a finely tuned engine ☊ finely ☊
finish doing sth: Be quiet! He hasn't finished speaking. ☊ finish ☊
They finished off the show with one of their most famous songs. ☊ finish sth off ☊
She got fired from her first job. ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
We heard the sound of guns firing. ☊ fire ☊
a firm believer in socialism ☊ firm ☊
firm beliefs/conclusions/convictions/principles ☊ firm ☊
his first wife ☊ first ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
I didn't take the first bus. ☊ first ☊
students in their first year at college ☊ first ☊
your first impressions ☊ first ☊
She resolved to do it at the first (= earliest) opportunity. ☊ first ☊
King Edward I (= pronounced 'King Edward the First') ☊ first ☊
the first of May/May 1st ☊ first ☊
His second book is better than his first. ☊ first ☊
Your first duty is to your family. ☊ first ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'I'll finish my work first.' ☊ first ☊
First I had to decide what to wear. ☊ first ☊
Who came first in the race (= who won)? ☊ first ☊
It plunged nose first into the river. ☊ first ☊
When did you first meet him? ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
At first I thought he was shy, but then I discovered he was just not interested in other people. ☊ at first ☊
I was the first in my family to go to college. ☊ first ☊
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive. ☊ first ☊
I'd be the first to admit (= I will most willingly admit) I might be wrong. ☊ first ☊
The first I heard about the wedding (= the first time I became aware of it) was when I saw it in the local paper. ☊ first ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
fit sb/sth: I can't find clothes to fit me. ☊ fit ☊
fit for sb/sth: The food was not fit for human consumption. ☊ fit ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
They fixed the rent at £100 a week. ☊ fix ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
The money has been invested for a fixed period. ☊ fixed ☊
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). ☊ flag ☊
a flash of lightning ☊ flash ☊
Chapattis are a kind of flat Indian bread. ☊ flat ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
We found a large flat rock to sit on. ☊ flat ☊
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour ☊ flavour ☊
a flood of refugees ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
to encourage the free flow of information ☊ flow ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
Several people were hit by flying glass. ☊ fly ☊
Is this the first time that you've flown? ☊ fly ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
First, fold the paper in half/in two. ☊ fold ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
The first two classes are followed by a break of ten minutes. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
Fortunately for us, the weather changed. ☊ for ☊
Are you learning English for pleasure or for your work? ☊ for ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
For more information, call this number. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
It's useless for us to continue. ☊ for ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade ☊ foreign ☊
forget (about sth): I'd completely forgotten about the money he owed me. ☊ forget ☊
Who could forget his speech at last year's party? ☊ forget ☊
I forget how much they paid for it. ☊ forget ☊
forget (sb) doing sth: I'll never forget hearing this piece of music for the first time. ☊ forget ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
We consider this agreement to be an important step forward. ☊ forward ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
We are not getting any further forward with the discussion. ☊ forward ☊
The project will go forward (= continue) as planned. ☊ forward ☊
The next scene takes the story forward five years. ☊ forward ☊
to found a club/company ☊ found ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The rumour is totally without foundation (= not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
The money will go to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
Keep Friday night free for my party. ☊ free ☊
the country's first free election ☊ free ☊
The hijackers agreed to free a further ten hostages. ☊ free ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
the country's first freely elected president ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
For the first time he was able to speak freely without the fear of reprisals against his family. ☊ freely ☊
freeze sth: The cold weather had frozen the ground. ☊ freeze ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship ☊ friendship ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
friendship with sb: He seemed to have already struck up (= begun) a friendship with Jo. ☊ friendship ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
Your friendship is very important to me. ☊ friendship ☊
a conference to promote international friendship ☊ friendship ☊
a frightening experience/prospect/thought ☊ frightening ☊
The noise was frightening. ☊ frightening ☊
information from witnesses ☊ from ☊
The store sells everything from shoelaces to computers. ☊ from ☊
translating from English to Spanish ☊ from ☊
Is Portuguese very different from Spanish? ☊ from ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
a car with high fuel consumption ☊ fuel ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
He smiled, his eyes full of laughter. ☊ full ☊
Sorry, the hotel is full up tonight. ☊ full ☊
We had a lot of fun at Sarah's party. ☊ fun ☊
I decided to learn Spanish, just for fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
'What fun!' she said with a laugh. ☊ fun ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. ☊ function ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
the International Monetary Fund ☊ fund ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
The engine's making a very funny noise. ☊ funny ☊
Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that? ☊ funny ☊
The hospital is further down the road. ☊ further ☊
For further details call this number. ☊ further ☊
future developments in computer software ☊ future ☊
to gain confidence/strength/experience ☊ gain ☊
He has gained a reputation for unpredictable behaviour. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
gamble sth (on sth): He's gambling his reputation on this deal. ☊ gamble ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
first/second, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
the general belief/consensus ☊ general ☊
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). ☊ general ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a quiet and gentle man ☊ gentle ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
Be quiet and get on with your work. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Thieves got away with computer equipment worth $30 000. ☊ get away with sth ☊
He was lucky to get away with only a fine. ☊ get away with sth ☊
I can just about get by in German (= I can speak basic German). ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He was lucky to get off with a small fine. ☊ get off (with sth), get sb off (with sth) ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
a giant step towards achieving independence ☊ giant ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
Did you give the waiter a tip? ☊ give ☊
He was given a new heart in a five-hour operation. ☊ give ☊
They couldn't give me any more information. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: He gives Italian lessons to his colleagues. ☊ give ☊
He gave away most of his money to charity. ☊ give sth away ☊
She gave away state secrets to the enemy. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
His voice gave him away (= showed who he really was). ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
She has a fine collection of Bohemian glass. ☊ glass ☊
a glass bottle/dish/roof ☊ glass ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
This cannot be allowed to go on. ☊ go on ☊
How much longer will this hot weather go on for? ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
She hesitated for a moment and then went on. ☊ go on ☊
+ speech: 'You know,' he went on, 'I think my brother could help you.' ☊ go on ☊
Go on! Have another drink! ☊ go on ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
He said nothing but just went on working. ☊ go on doing sth ☊
Proceeds from the concert will go to charity. ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
We're going to buy a house when we've saved enough money. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
If the drought continues there's going to be a famine. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
Who is in goal (= is the goalkeeper ) for Arsenal? ☊ goal ☊
The winning goal was scored by Hill. ☊ goal ☊
United conceded two goals in the first half. ☊ goal ☊
a penalty goal ☊ goal ☊
to work towards a goal ☊ goal ☊
to achieve/attain a goal ☊ goal ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
Their goal was to eradicate malaria. ☊ goal ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ god ☊
Giving her that money was a good thing to do. ☊ good ☊
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. ☊ good ☊
The hotel has a good reputation. ☊ good ☊
This is very good news. ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
The piano was in good condition. ☊ good ☊
Sorry, my English is not very good. ☊ good ☊
This is as good a place as any to spend the night. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
What good is it redecorating if you're thinking of moving? ☊ good ☊
This gadget isn't much good. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
a provincial governor ☊ governor ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
English grammar ☊ grammar ☊
a French grammar ☊ grammar ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
She seemed in great spirits (= very cheerful). ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
What a great goal! ☊ great ☊
Most of the monkeys' food is found at ground level. ☊ ground ☊
English is a member of the Germanic group of languages ☊ group ☊
to grow old/bored/calm ☊ grow ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
She is growing in confidence all the time. ☊ grow ☊
grow to do sth: He grew up to become a famous pianist. ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
a money-back guarantee ☊ guarantee ☊
I guess (that) you'll be looking for a new job now. ☊ guess ☊
What will happen next is anybody's guess. ☊ anybody's/anyone's guess ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
He was always guided by his religious beliefs. ☊ guide ☊
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. ☊ gun ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
One and a half hours are allowed for the exam. ☊ half ☊
I've divided the money in half. ☊ half ☊
No goals were scored in the first half. ☊ half ☊
half an hour ☊ half ☊
Half of the money was mine. ☊ half ☊
a concert/banqueting/sports/exhibition, etc. hall ☊ hall ☊
I've got to go. I can't handle it any more (= deal with a difficult situation). ☊ handle ☊
hang adv./prep.: There were several expensive suits hanging in the wardrobe. ☊ hang ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
What happens if nobody comes to the party? ☊ happen ☊
Do you know what happened to Gill Lovecy (= have you any news about her)? ☊ happen to sb/sth ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
to find true happiness ☊ happiness ☊
He's hard at work on a new novel. ☊ hard ☊
hard to do sth: It is hard to believe that she's only nine. ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
I could hardly believe it when I read the letter. ☊ hardly ☊
Hardly had she spoken than she regretted it bitterly. ☊ hardly ☊
the sun's harmful ultra-violet rays ☊ harmful ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
Let's have a party. ☊ have ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
We've got a few ideas for the title. ☊ have ☊
We have a duty to care for the refugees. ☊ have ☊
I don't have that much money on me. ☊ have ☊
She's got a BA in English. ☊ have ☊
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes I wouldn't have believed it. ☊ have ☊
Did she have to pay a fine? ☊ have to ☊
First, you have to think logically about your fears. ☊ have to ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
He shook his head in disbelief. ☊ head ☊
Where are we heading? ☊ head ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
hear sth/sb: She heard footsteps behind her. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth doing sth: He could hear a dog barking. ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth do sth: Did you hear him go out? ☊ hear ☊
a chance to hear the first movement again ☊ hear ☊
hear sb/sth/yourself do sth: Be quiet—I can't hear myself think! (= it is so noisy that I can't think clearly) ☊ hear ☊
hear about sb/sth: I was sorry to hear about your accident. ☊ hear ☊
I was delighted to hear your good news. ☊ hear ☊
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
This is the first I've heard of it! ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
The words 'I love you' were written inside a big red heart. ☊ heart ☊
She has a kind heart. ☊ heart ☊
Have you no heart? ☊ heart ☊
He returned with a heavy heart (= sad). ☊ heart ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
heart trouble/failure ☊ heart ☊
to have a weak heart ☊ heart ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
I've dialled the number so many times I know it by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
She's learnt the whole speech off by heart. ☊ by heart ☊
a heavy groan/sigh ☊ heavy ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
the noise of heavy traffic ☊ heavy ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: She helped (to) organize the party. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
to seek financial/legal/medical, etc. help ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
helpful advice/information/suggestions ☊ helpful ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
Here's the money I promised you. ☊ here ☊
I can't find my keys. Oh, here they are. ☊ here ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
She told me the news herself. ☊ herself ☊
Hidden dangers lurk in the ocean depths. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
a high standard of craftsmanship ☊ high ☊
We had high hopes for the business (= we believed it would be successful). ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ highly ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
an interstate highway ☊ highway ☊
an essay on the historical development of the novel ☊ historical ☊
a historical novel ☊ historical ☊
He has a history of violent crime. ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
He was hit by a sniper. ☊ hit ☊
The bomber scored a direct hit on the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
records held on computer ☊ hold ☊
to hold back information ☊ hold sth back ☊
holiday pay ☊ holiday ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
While travelling she missed the comforts of home. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
You can't honestly expect me to believe that! ☊ honestly ☊
hope (for sb/sth): Hopes for the missing men are fading. ☊ hope ☊
hope (that...): There is little hope that they will be found alive. ☊ hope ☊
hope (of doing sth): They have given up hope of finding any more survivors. ☊ hope ☊
She has high hopes of winning (= is very confident about it). ☊ hope ☊
There is still a glimmer of hope. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
Behind him, a horn blared. ☊ horn ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
I waited for an hour and then I left. ☊ hour ☊
We hope to be there within the hour (= in less than an hour). ☊ hour ☊
Let's have the party at my house. ☊ house ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
'I think you owe me some money.' ' How come?' ☊ how come? ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
This food is not fit for human consumption. ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
She has her very own brand of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
I've hunted everywhere but I can't find it. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sth: She is still hunting for a new job. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
In the tiger, evolution has produced a perfect hunting machine. ☊ hunting ☊
How's the job-hunting going? ☊ hunting ☊
Serve this lady first—I'm in no hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
She waited, husbanding her strength for her next visitors. ☊ husband ☊
idea (for sth): He already had an idea for his next novel. ☊ idea ☊
The surprise party was Jane's idea. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
The trip to Paris will be an ideal opportunity to practise my French. ☊ ideal ☊
the search for ideal love ☊ ideal ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
She went through an identity crisis in her teens (= was not sure of who she was or of her place in society). ☊ identity ☊
I'll only stay if you offer me more money. ☊ if ☊
If I were you I'd start looking for another job. ☊ if I were you ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
a woman of ill repute (= considered to be immoral) ☊ ill ☊
illegal immigrants/aliens ☊ illegal ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Imagine earning that much money! ☊ imagine ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
There's nothing immoral about wanting to earn more money. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. ☊ impact ☊
He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status). ☊ importance ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
More importantly, can he be trusted? ☊ importantly ☊
I find it impossible to lie to her. ☊ impossible ☊
an impossible dream/goal ☊ impossible ☊
impressed by/with sb/sth: We were all impressed by her enthusiasm. ☊ impressed ☊
My first impression of him was favourable. ☊ impression ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvements to the bus service ☊ improvement ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
The daffodils were in full bloom. ☊ in ☊
She's in computers. ☊ in ☊
a novel in three parts ☊ in ☊
Say it in English. ☊ in ☊
I paid in cash. ☊ in ☊
He spoke in a loud voice. ☊ in ☊
The demonstration passed off without incident. ☊ incident ☊
a weekly disposable income (= the money that you have left to spend after tax, etc.) of £200 ☊ income ☊
an increase in spending ☊ increase ☊
I was very sad indeed to hear of your father's death. ☊ indeed ☊
the first elections since independence ☊ independence ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
It was the first time that she had lived independently. ☊ independently ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
the indirect effects of the war ☊ indirect ☊
to find something out by indirect methods ☊ indirect ☊
The building collapsed as an indirect result of the heavy rain. ☊ indirect ☊
There would be some benefit, however indirect, to the state. ☊ indirect ☊
indirect costs (= costs that are not directly connected with making a product, for example training, heating, rent, etc.) ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect attack ☊ indirect ☊
an indirect route ☊ indirect ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
an infected PC ☊ infected ☊
to be exposed to infection ☊ infection ☊
infectious laughter ☊ infectious ☊
His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. ☊ influence ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
a piece of information ☊ information ☊
a source of information ☊ information ☊
to collect/gather/obtain/receive information ☊ information ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
For further information on the diet, write to us at this address. ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
an information desk ☊ information ☊
background information ☊ information ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
serious injury/injuries ☊ injury ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
innocent (of sth): She was found innocent of any crime. ☊ innocent ☊
Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. ☊ insert ☊
We insisted on a refund of the full amount. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
insist doing sth: They insisted upon being given every detail of the case. ☊ insist on/upon sth ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
to institute criminal proceedings against sb ☊ institute ☊
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence reports ☊ intelligence ☊
the US Central Intelligence Agency ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
the head of military intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
intend sb sth: He intended her no harm (= it was not his plan to harm her). ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
The bullet missed its intended target. ☊ intended ☊
intention (of doing sth): I have no intention of going to the wedding. ☊ intention ☊
to pay interest on a loan ☊ interest ☊
The money was repaid with interest. ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
interesting (to do sth): It would be interesting to know what he really believed. ☊ interesting ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
an English course for internationals ☊ international ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
They were interrupted by a knock at the door. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
A slow theme introduces the first movement. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
He was first introduced to drugs by his elder brother. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth (to sb): It was she who first introduced the pleasures of sailing to me. ☊ introduce ☊
The next programme will be introduced by Mary David. ☊ introduce ☊
May I introduce my first guest on the show tonight... ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
This album was my first introduction to modern jazz. ☊ introduction ☊
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. ☊ invest ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
an investigation into the spending habits of teenagers ☊ investigation ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
invitation to sth: an invitation to the party ☊ invitation ☊
invite sb to sth: Have you been invited to their party? ☊ invite ☊
involved (in sth/sb): I was so involved in my book I didn't hear you knock. ☊ involved ☊
They're not romantically involved. ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
We have $500. Will it be enough for a deposit? ☊ it ☊
It's no use shouting. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
It was three weeks later that he heard the news. ☊ it ☊
What's the next item on the agenda? ☊ item ☊
Can I pay for each item separately? ☊ item ☊
The computer was my largest single item of expenditure. ☊ item ☊
an item of news/a news item ☊ item ☊
Does the computer turn itself off? ☊ itself ☊
a jealous wife/husband ☊ jealous ☊
He's only talking to her to make you jealous. ☊ jealous ☊
She's jealous of my success. ☊ jealous ☊
Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives. ☊ jealous ☊
He's trying to get a job. ☊ job ☊
The takeover of the company is bound to mean more job losses. ☊ job ☊
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. ☊ join ☊
join A to B: Join one section of pipe to the next. ☊ join ☊
They finished in joint first place. ☊ joint ☊
I wish he wouldn't tell dirty jokes (= about sex). ☊ joke ☊
joke that...: She joked that she only loved him for his money. ☊ joke ☊
I didn't expect them to jump for joy at the news (= to be very pleased). ☊ joy ☊
He achieved his aim more by luck than judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
A loud bang made me jump. ☊ jump ☊
Her heart jumped when she heard the news. ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
This gadget is just the thing for getting those nails out. ☊ just ☊
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. ☊ just ☊
I've just heard the news. ☊ just ☊
This essay is just not good enough. ☊ just ☊
just (for sth): I decided to learn Japanese just for fun. ☊ just ☊
'Did you reach your sales target?' 'Just about.' ☊ just about ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
keen (on doing sth): I wasn't too keen on going to the party. ☊ keen ☊
a keen sportsman ☊ keen ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
Keep a note of where each item can be found. ☊ keep ☊
keep doing sth: Keep smiling! ☊ keep ☊
keep on doing sth: Don't keep on interrupting me! ☊ keep ☊
Don't keep us in suspense—what happened next? ☊ keep ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
Well done! Keep up the good work/Keep it up! ☊ keep sth up ☊
Wages are not keeping up with inflation. ☊ keep up (with sb/sth) ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
Press the return key to enter the information. ☊ key ☊
Good communication is key to our success. ☊ key ☊
the first kick of the game ☊ kick ☊
You're making progress of a kind. ☊ of a kind ☊
a kind heart/face ☊ kind ☊
The weather was very kind to us. ☊ kind ☊
Everyone was down on (their) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for the ring. ☊ knee ☊
He knocked his opponent down three times in the first round. ☊ knock sb down/over ☊
He got a nasty knock on the head. ☊ knock ☊
There was a knock on/at the door. ☊ knock ☊
Tie the two ropes together with a knot. ☊ knot ☊
know sth: Do you know any Japanese? ☊ know ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
know sb/sth for sth: She is best known for her work on the human brain. ☊ know ☊
She was a secretary when I first knew her. ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: He knew (that) he could trust her. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): 'You were right—someone's been spreading rumours about you.' 'I knew it!' ☊ know ☊
'Martin was lying all the time.' 'I should have known.' ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know to do sth: Does he know to come here (= that he should come here) first? ☊ know ☊
'What a ridiculous situation!' 'I know.' ☊ I know ☊
God knows what else they might find. ☊ God/goodness/Heaven knows ☊
practical/medical/scientific knowledge ☊ knowledge ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
The workers voted to withdraw their labour (= to stop work as a means of protest). ☊ labour ☊
a lack of food/money/skills ☊ lack ☊
There was no lack of volunteers. ☊ lack ☊
She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother. ☊ lack ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
The book is completely lacking in originality. ☊ lacking ☊
They were the first men to land on the moon. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
the Japanese language ☊ language ☊
Italian is my first language. ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Why study Latin? It's a dead language (= no longer spoken by anyone). ☊ language ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
very large sums of money ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
This weather won't last. ☊ last ☊
a late goal ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Interest will be charged for late payment. ☊ late ☊
Here is a late news flash. ☊ late ☊
Late that evening, there was a knock at the door. ☊ late ☊
This is discussed in more detail in a later chapter. ☊ later ☊
She found happiness in her later years. ☊ later ☊
her latest novel ☊ latest ☊
Have you heard the latest news? ☊ latest ☊
a short/nervous/hearty laugh ☊ laugh ☊
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. ☊ laugh ☊
a party to launch his latest novel ☊ launch ☊
to launch a communications satellite ☊ launch ☊
She was well known for her brushes with the law. ☊ law ☊
a federal/state law ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Who will lead the party in the next election? ☊ lead ☊
to lead a quiet life/a life of luxury/a miserable existence ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
Manchester lost their early two-goal lead. ☊ lead ☊
These are the leading first-round scores. ☊ leading ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
learn sth: How did they react when they learned the news? ☊ learn ☊
'Do you mind if I put the television on?' 'No, not in the least.' ☊ not in the least ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
leave of sth: They are fighting to save what is left of their business. ☊ leave ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
Take the first left. ☊ left ☊
She is on the far left of the party. ☊ left ☊
to take/seek legal advice ☊ legal ☊
You are legally entitled to a full refund. ☊ legally ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. ☊ lend ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
The guide contains details of no less than 115 hiking routes. ☊ no less than... ☊
She found the job less and less attractive. ☊ less and less ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
let sb/sth: She wanted to lend me some money but I wouldn't let her. ☊ let ☊
Will they let the hostages go? ☊ let sb go ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
a high level of achievement ☊ level ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
He studied French to degree level. ☊ level ☊
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). ☊ level ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
These new figures give the lie to the belief that unemployment is going down. ☊ give the lie to sth ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
How do you find life in Japan? ☊ life ☊
She lived a quiet life in the countryside. ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
a beam/ray of light ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
the sound of quick light footsteps ☊ light ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
Which tie do you like best? ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice. ☊ limit ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
Please move; you're right in my line of vision (= the direction I am looking in). ☊ line ☊
Write the title of your essay on the top line. ☊ line ☊
I can only remember the first two lines of that song. ☊ line ☊
to learn your lines ☊ line ☊
This novel is the latest in a long line of thrillers that he has written. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
The speech was broadcast via a satellite link. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A to/with B: Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it? ☊ listen ☊
I can't remember every little detail. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
live to do sth: She lived to see her first grandchild. ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
My salary isn't enough for us to live on. ☊ live on sth ☊
live coverage of the World Cup ☊ live ☊
a live recording made at Wembley Arena ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
a living faith ☊ living ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
We'll go as long as the weather is good. ☊ as/so long as ☊
I can't find my book—I've looked everywhere. ☊ look ☊
look for sb/sth: Where have you been? We've been looking for you. ☊ look ☊
Are you still looking for a job? ☊ look ☊
We're looking for someone with experience for this post. ☊ look ☊
You should look out for pickpockets. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
I'll look out for you at the conference. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
She looked round when she heard the noise. ☊ look round ☊
Can you look up the opening times on the website? ☊ look sth up ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
lose sth: The business is losing money. ☊ lose ☊
You will lose your deposit if you cancel the order. ☊ lose ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
If he isn't prepared to accept this money, then that's his loss. ☊ loss ☊
I'm still looking for that lost file. ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
loud laughter ☊ loud ☊
a deafeningly loud bang ☊ loud ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
Take care, my love. ☊ love ☊
He was the love of my life (= the person I loved most). ☊ love ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
a love of learning ☊ love ☊
a love song/story ☊ love ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
They're madly in love. ☊ love ☊
Their love grew with the years. ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
love of your country ☊ love ☊
love sth: I really love summer evenings. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: He loved her to sing to him. ☊ love ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
love sth: 'Cigarette?' 'I'd love one, but I've just given up.' ☊ love ☊
jobs with low status ☊ low ☊
Training was given a very low priority. ☊ low ☊
a low-powered PC ☊ low ☊
So far I have had no luck with finding a job. ☊ luck ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
It was a stroke of luck that we found you. ☊ luck ☊
The only goal of the match came more by luck than judgement. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
I put the loss of the money down to pure bad luck. ☊ luck ☊
You stay there with the luggage while I find a cab. ☊ luggage ☊
I left a message on her answering machine. ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
That noise is driving me mad. ☊ mad ☊
mad with sth: to be mad with anger/excitement/grief/love ☊ mad ☊
Do you believe in magic? ☊ magic ☊
Our year in Italy was pure/sheer magic. ☊ magic ☊
Trust is the magic ingredient in our relationship. ☊ magic ☊
We do our business by mail. ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
The main thing is to stay calm. ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
The resolution was carried by a huge majority. ☊ majority ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
to make a noise/mess/fuss ☊ make ☊
I keep making the same mistakes. ☊ make ☊
The news made him very happy. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
She couldn't make herself heard above the noise of the traffic. ☊ make ☊
The terrorists made it known that tourists would be targeted. ☊ make ☊
She made it her business to find out who was responsible. ☊ make ☊
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. ☊ make up for sth ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
male bonding (= the act of forming close friendships between men) ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
Haemophilia is a condition that affects mostly males. ☊ male ☊
early/modern/Prehistoric man ☊ man ☊
a computer program that helps you manage data efficiently ☊ manage ☊
They managed to find a place to stay. ☊ manage ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
the sales/marketing/personnel manager ☊ manager ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
a car/computer manufacturer ☊ manufacturer ☊
The company has established its first manufacturing base in Europe. ☊ manufacturing ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
protest marches ☊ march ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
A large purple scar marked his cheek. ☊ mark ☊
to get a good/poor mark in English ☊ mark ☊
Detectives found no marks on the body. ☊ mark ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
a marketing campaign ☊ marketing ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
Persuasion is one of the most valuable skills in marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
a massive increase in spending ☊ massive ☊
He suffered a massive heart attack. ☊ massive ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
I was with a mate. ☊ mate ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
She's collecting material for her latest novel. ☊ material ☊
material comforts ☊ material ☊
He worked out the very difficult mathematics in great detail. ☊ mathematics ☊
to study the properties of matter ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
What does it matter if I spent $100 on it—it's my money! ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
the maximum speed/temperature/volume ☊ maximum ☊
Your friendship means a great deal to me. ☊ mean ☊
$20 means a lot (= represents a lot of money) when you live on $100 a week. ☊ mean ☊
Money means nothing to him. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year. ☊ mean ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
It was so boring—I mean, nothing happened for the first hour! ☊ I mean ☊
She's English—Scottish, I mean. ☊ I mean ☊
With Anna he learned the meaning of love. ☊ meaning ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
Have you any means of identification? ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
the news/broadcasting/national media ☊ media ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
medical advances/care/research ☊ medical ☊
her medical condition/history/records ☊ medical ☊
a medical certificate (= a statement by a doctor that gives details of your state of health) ☊ medical ☊
advances in modern medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
electronic/audio-visual media ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
A T-shirt can be an excellent medium for getting your message across. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
Video is a good medium for learning a foreign language. ☊ medium ☊
Where did you first meet your husband? ☊ meet ☊
At our first meeting I was nervous. ☊ meeting ☊
First, melt two ounces of butter. ☊ melt ☊
member of sth: an active member of the local church ☊ member ☊
the mental process of remembering ☊ mental ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
I made a mental note to talk to her about it. ☊ mental ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
The analysis of dreams can reveal details of a person's mental state. ☊ mental ☊
The baby is very mentally alert. ☊ mentally ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
'What a mess!' she said, surveying the scene after the party. ☊ mess ☊
There were no messages for me at the hotel. ☊ message ☊
I left a message on her voicemail. ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
message (from sb) (to sb): Messages of support have been arriving from all over the country ☊ message ☊
an email message ☊ message ☊
There were four messages in my inbox. ☊ message ☊
He sent me a message. ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
She heard the clock strike midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
an area of four square miles ☊ mile ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
the conscious/subconscious mind ☊ mind ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
I don't mind helping if you can't find anyone else. ☊ mind ☊
I hope you don't mind the noise. ☊ mind ☊
I wouldn't mind having his money! ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
The work was done with the minimum amount of effort. ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
There may be some minor changes to the schedule. ☊ minor ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I enjoyed every minute of the party. ☊ minute ☊
Dickens' novels are a mirror of his times. ☊ mirror ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
I never found the missing piece. ☊ missing ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
Our cat's gone missing again. ☊ missing ☊
He didn't notice there was anything missing from his room until later on. ☊ missing ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
Many soldiers were listed as missing in action. ☊ missing ☊
There were several candidates missing from the list. ☊ missing ☊
It was a big mistake on my part to have trusted her. ☊ mistake ☊
It's a common mistake among learners of English. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
I told her my secret in the mistaken belief that I could trust her. ☊ mistaken ☊
The weather has been very mixed recently. ☊ mixed ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
modern Greek ☊ modern ☊
a modern computer system ☊ modern ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
to borrow/save/spend/earn money ☊ money ☊
How much money is there in my account? ☊ money ☊
The money is much better in my new job. ☊ money ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
Where can I change my money into dollars? ☊ money ☊
He lost all his money. ☊ money ☊
The family made their money in the 18th century. ☊ money ☊
The movie should make money. ☊ make money ☊
There's money to be made from tourism. ☊ make money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
Each student's progress is closely monitored. ☊ monitor ☊
The rent is £300 per month. ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
They lived in Toronto during their first few months of marriage. ☊ month ☊
I'm just not in the mood for a party tonight. ☊ mood ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
a decline in moral standards ☊ moral ☊
We got the news on the morning of the wedding. ☊ morning ☊
She had the most money of all of them. ☊ most ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
The director has the most to lose. ☊ most ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
the mother chimpanzee caring for her young ☊ mother ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
Phil moved towards the window. ☊ move ☊
Getting a job in marketing was a good career move. ☊ move ☊
a famous movie director/star ☊ movie ☊
a moving target ☊ moving ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. ☊ murder ☊
The murdered woman was well known in the area. ☊ murder ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' ☊ naturally ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
man-made substances not found in nature ☊ nature ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
She took a step nearer. ☊ near ☊
He had a neat methodical mind. ☊ neat ☊
The more expensive articles are not necessarily better. ☊ not necessarily ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
Need you have paid so much? ☊ need ☊
Her pregnancy test was negative. ☊ negative ☊
His response was negative. ☊ negative ☊
They received a negative reply. ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
'He probably won't show up.' 'Don't be so negative.' ☊ negative ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
The whole experience was definitely more positive than negative. ☊ negative ☊
a poor/quiet/residential neighbourhood ☊ neighbourhood ☊
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
nervous (about/of sth): Consumers are very nervous about the future. ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
a network of veins ☊ network ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
Have you read her new novel? ☊ new ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
What's the latest news? ☊ news ☊
Have you heard the news? Pat's leaving! ☊ news ☊
That's great news. ☊ news ☊
Tell me all your news. ☊ news ☊
Have you had any news of Patrick? ☊ news ☊
Any news on the deal? ☊ news ☊
Messengers brought news that the battle had been lost. ☊ news ☊
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? ☊ news ☊
a piece/bit of news ☊ news ☊
It's news to me (= I haven't heard it before). ☊ news ☊
national/international news ☊ news ☊
a news story/item/report ☊ news ☊
News of a serious road accident is just coming in. ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
She is always in the news. ☊ news ☊
The wedding was front-page news. ☊ news ☊
to listen to/watch the news ☊ news ☊
Can you put the news on? ☊ news ☊
I saw it on the news. ☊ news ☊
the nine o'clock news ☊ news ☊
The next train to Baltimore is at ten. ☊ next ☊
The next six months will be the hardest. ☊ next ☊
the next chapter ☊ next ☊
Who's next? ☊ next ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
What happened next? ☊ next ☊
Next, I heard the sound of voices. ☊ next ☊
Jo was the next oldest after Martin. ☊ next ☊
The next best thing to flying is gliding. ☊ next ☊
One moment he wasn't there, the next he was. ☊ next ☊
the week after next ☊ next ☊
nice weather ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
There's no telling what will happen next. ☊ no ☊
a rattling noise ☊ noise ☊
What's that noise? ☊ noise ☊
Don't make a noise. ☊ noise ☊
They were making too much noise. ☊ noise ☊
I was woken by the noise of a car starting up. ☊ noise ☊
We had to shout above the noise of the traffic. ☊ noise ☊
to reduce noise levels ☊ noise ☊
a noisy protest (= when people shout) ☊ noisy ☊
Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama. ☊ none other than ☊
I offered to pay but he was having none of it. ☊ have/want none of sth ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
The estimated value is north of $5.4 billion. ☊ north ☊
I was sorry not to have seen them. ☊ not ☊
'Who's next?' 'Not me.' ☊ not ☊
'Does he know?' 'I believe not.' ☊ not ☊
He played the first few notes of the tune. ☊ note ☊
Patients' medical notes have gone missing. ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
The catalogue contains detailed notes on each painting. ☊ note ☊
The police officer noted down details of the burglary. ☊ note sth down ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth: The first thing I noticed about the room was the smell. ☊ notice ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
noticeable in sb/sth: This effect is particularly noticeable in younger patients. ☊ noticeable ☊
to write/publish/read a novel ☊ novel ☊
detective/historical/romantic novels ☊ novel ☊
the novels of Jane Austen ☊ novel ☊
a novel feature ☊ novel ☊
Now, the next point is quite complex. ☊ now ☊
object to doing sth/to sb doing sth: I really object to being charged for parking. ☊ object ☊
the main/primary/principal objective ☊ objective ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
objective criteria ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
I want you to observe all the details. ☊ observe ☊
to obtain advice/information/permission ☊ obtain ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive. ☊ obvious ☊
Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. ☊ obviously ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
He has been known on occasion to lose his temper. ☊ on occasion(s) ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
occur that...: It didn't occur to him that his wife was having an affair. ☊ occur to sb ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the love of a mother for her child ☊ of ☊
the most famous of all the stars ☊ of ☊
the howling of the wind ☊ of ☊
Families will be better off under the new law (= will have more money). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
a first offence (= the first time that sb has been found guilty of a crime) ☊ offence ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. ☊ offer ☊
to seek/run for office ☊ office ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
Old and Middle English ☊ old ☊
on May the first/the first of May ☊ on ☊
on the evening of May the first ☊ on ☊
Drinks are on me (= I am paying). ☊ on ☊
The information is available on the Internet. ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
She stopped for a moment, then walked on. ☊ on ☊
From then on he never trusted her again. ☊ on ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
All at once she lost her temper. ☊ all at once ☊
We didn't know how we would cope once the money had gone. ☊ once ☊
He's the one person I can trust. ☊ one ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
Don't blame me, I'm only the messenger! ☊ only ☊
I only hope that she never finds out. ☊ only ☊
Can you talk openly about sex with your parents? ☊ openly ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
He underwent a three-hour heart operation. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (that...): The chairman expressed the opinion that job losses were inevitable. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
There is a difference of opinion (= people disagree) as to the merits of the plan. ☊ opinion ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
See opposite (= on the opposite page) for further details. ☊ opposite ☊
We cannot back down at the first sign of opposition. ☊ opposition ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
He was given one month's imprisonment without the option of a fine. ☊ option ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
purples and reds and deep shining oranges ☊ orange ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
arranged in order of priority/importance/size ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sth (from sb): These boots can be ordered direct from the manufacturer. ☊ order ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
He's the president of a large international organization. ☊ organization ☊
to organize a meeting/party/trip ☊ organize ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
Only original documents (= not photocopies) will be accepted as proof of status. ☊ original ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
My parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip. ☊ otherwise ☊
Nurses ought to earn more. ☊ ought to ☊
a romance straight out of a fairy tale ☊ out ☊
I paid for the damage out of my savings. ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
Nobody spoke out in his defence. ☊ out ☊
I was slightly out in my calculations. ☊ out ☊
The estimate was out by more than $100. ☊ out ☊
They both have a love of the outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
Hand over the money! ☊ over ☊
an argument over money ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
He found a part-time job packing eggs. ☊ pack ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
over the page (= on the next page) ☊ page ☊
a cry of pain ☊ pain ☊
patients suffering from acute back pain ☊ pain ☊
The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour. ☊ pain ☊
Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint. ☊ paint ☊
a famous painter ☊ painter ☊
I found these documents among my father's papers after his death. ☊ paper ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
to take part in a discussion/demonstration/fight/celebration ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
to give/have/throw a party ☊ party ☊
Did you go to the party? ☊ party ☊
party games ☊ party ☊
The school is taking a party of 40 children to France. ☊ party ☊
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. ☊ party ☊
I'm not really expecting to pass first time. ☊ pass ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
the noise of passing cars ☊ passing ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
pay (for sth): I'll pay for the tickets. ☊ pay ☊
Are you paying in cash or by credit card? ☊ pay ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay cash ☊ pay ☊
pay sb (for sth): Would you mind paying the taxi driver? ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: to pay a bill/debt/fine/ransom, etc. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: Have you paid him the rent yet? ☊ pay ☊
Crime doesn't pay. ☊ pay ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
pay (for sth): You'll pay for that remark! ☊ pay ☊
pay (with sth): Many people paid with their lives (= they died). ☊ pay ☊
pay sth: I didn't pay attention to what she was saying. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb sth: I'll pay you a call when I'm in town. ☊ pay ☊
He's always paying me compliments. ☊ pay ☊
I had a hard time getting him to pay up. ☊ pay up ☊
He was in the pay of the drugs barons. ☊ in the pay of sb/sth ☊
payment in instalments/in advance/by cheque/in cash ☊ payment ☊
a cash payment ☊ payment ☊
I would work better if I had some peace and quiet. ☊ peace ☊
a peaceful protest/demonstration/solution ☊ peaceful ☊
a new book from the pen of Martin Amis ☊ pen ☊
There were a lot of people at the party. ☊ people ☊
Season with salt and pepper ☊ pepper ☊
freshly ground pepper ☊ pepper ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
She speaks perfect English. ☊ perfect ☊
The weather was perfect. ☊ perfect ☊
A computer can perform many tasks at once. ☊ perform ☊
The play was first performed in 2007. ☊ perform ☊
I'd like to hear it performed live. ☊ perform ☊
If Rooney performs (= performs well) then I believe England can win. ☊ perform ☊
one of the band's rare live performances ☊ performance ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
This is perhaps his best novel to date. ☊ perhaps ☊
Tomorrow will be cold with sunny periods. ☊ period ☊
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. ☊ permission ☊
There are fines for exceeding permitted levels of noise pollution. ☊ permit ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
permit sb/sth to do sth: Cash machines permit you to withdraw money at any time. ☊ permit ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
His wife has a strong personality. ☊ personality ☊
The children all have very different personalities. ☊ personality ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
during the first/next/last phase ☊ phase ☊
aerial/satellite photographs ☊ photograph ☊
physical love ☊ physical ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
mentally and physically handicapped ☊ physically ☊
She picked up Spanish when she was living in Mexico. ☊ pick sth up ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
satellite pictures ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
a piece of advice/information/news ☊ piece ☊
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (that...): It's a pity that you can't stay longer. ☊ pity ☊
'I've lost it!' 'Oh, what a pity.' ☊ pity ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
This dress is really nice. Pity it's so expensive. ☊ pity ☊
Oh, that's a pity. ☊ pity ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
We were looking for a place to eat. ☊ place ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
a savings plan ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
We planned the day down to the last detail. ☊ plan ☊
I caught the next plane to Dublin. ☊ plane ☊
the planets of our solar system ☊ planet ☊
the planet Earth/Venus/Mars ☊ planet ☊
the battle to save the planet ☊ planet ☊
a midfield player ☊ player ☊
Quiet please! ☊ please ☊
pleased (to hear, know, etc. sth): I'm pleased to hear about your news. ☊ pleased ☊
plenty of eggs/money/time ☊ plenty ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
The plus side of working at home is that you can be more flexible. ☊ plus ☊
Information about safety procedures is in the pocket in front of you (= on a plane). ☊ pocket ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
We had reached the point when there was no money left. ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
Living in Scotland has its good points but the weather is not one of them. ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
The receptionist smiled politely. ☊ politely ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. ☊ pop ☊
Why don't you pop in (= visit us) for a drink next time you're in the area? ☊ pop ☊
a hugely/immensely popular singer ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
the popular press ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
One third of the world's population consumes/consume two thirds of the world's resources. ☊ population ☊
The prison population (= the number of people in prison) is continuing to rise. ☊ population ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
a positive pregnancy test ☊ positive ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): I can't be positive about what time it happened. ☊ positive ☊
positive (that...): She was positive that he had been there. ☊ positive ☊
'Are you sure?' 'Positive.' ☊ positive ☊
We have no positive evidence that she was involved. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
We've had a very positive response to the idea. ☊ positive ☊
to make a positive contribution to a discussion ☊ positive ☊
His family have been a very positive influence on him. ☊ positive ☊
Overseas investment has had a positive effect on exports. ☊ positive ☊
a positive attitude/outlook ☊ positive ☊
the power of positive thought ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
On the positive side, profits have increased. ☊ positive ☊
The report ended on a positive note. ☊ positive ☊
Belgium was the first European country to possess a fully fledged rail network. ☊ possess ☊
Would it be possible for me to leave a message for her? ☊ possible ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
We don't want these rumours to spread if we can possibly avoid it. ☊ possibly ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
a pepper pot ☊ pot ☊
potential customers ☊ potential ☊
a potential source of conflict ☊ potential ☊
the potential benefits of European integration ☊ potential ☊
a potential prime minister ☊ potential ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
a potentially dangerous situation ☊ potentially ☊
potential (for): the potential for change ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
She has great potential as an artist. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
The house has a lot of potential. ☊ potential ☊
Total losses were estimated at over three million pounds. ☊ pound ☊
pour (down): The rain continued to pour down. ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
practical problems ☊ practical ☊
In practical terms, it means spending less. ☊ practical ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
conversation practice ☊ practice ☊
common/current/standard practice ☊ practice ☊
religious practices ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
to practise self-restraint/safe sex ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
Praise be (to God)! (= expressing belief or joy) ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
He predicted (that) it would be a smash hit. ☊ predict ☊
it is predicted that...: It was predicted that inflation would continue to fall. ☊ predict ☊
Many people expressed a strong preference for the original plan. ☊ preference ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
The company is looking for larger premises. ☊ premises ☊
No alcohol may be consumed on the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Preparation for the party started early. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
We'll be better prepared next time. ☊ prepared ☊
How much are you prepared to pay? ☊ prepared ☊
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. ☊ prepared ☊
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. ☊ presence ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
We do not have any more information at the present time. ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body. ☊ present ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
Do you have any comment, Mr President? ☊ president ☊
to be made president of the students' union ☊ president ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
the bank president ☊ president ☊
the president of Columbia Pictures ☊ president ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ pressure ☊
They didn't have any real money so they had to pretend. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
Things are looking pretty good! ☊ pretty ☊
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
Can you give me a price for the work (= tell me how much you will charge)? ☊ price ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
Being recognized wherever you go is the price you pay for being famous. ☊ price ☊
Pride would not allow him to accept the money. ☊ pride ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
primary teachers ☊ primary ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
Each card is printed with a different message. ☊ print ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
a high/low priority ☊ priority ☊
Education is a top priority. ☊ priority ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
The problem first arose in 2008. ☊ problem ☊
There's no history of heart problems (= disease connected with the heart) in our family. ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. ☊ proceed ☊
Work is proceeding slowly. ☊ proceed ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
Find which food you are allergic to by a process of elimination. ☊ process ☊
professional standards/practice ☊ professional ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
Load the program into the computer. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
a news programme ☊ programme ☊
to make progress ☊ progress ☊
slow/steady/rapid/good progress ☊ progress ☊
We have made great progress in controlling inflation. ☊ progress ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
The course allows students to progress at their own speed. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new road is progressing slowly. ☊ progress ☊
The line of traffic progressed slowly through the town. ☊ progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
to set up a project to computerize the library system ☊ project ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
The projected housing development will go ahead next year. ☊ project ☊
promise sth to sb: He promised the money to his grandchildren. ☊ promise ☊
promise sb sth: He promised his grandchildren the money. ☊ promise ☊
The new job is a promotion for him. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
a guide to English pronunciation ☊ pronunciation ☊
positive/conclusive proof ☊ proof ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
an exciting prospect ☊ prospect ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): The prospect of becoming a father filled him with alarm. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect of sth: What are the prospects of promotion in this job? ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
The victim's widow protested at the leniency of the sentence. ☊ protest ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
This latest scandal will not have done their public image (= the opinion that people have of them) any good. ☊ public ☊
public money/spending/funding/expenditure ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
This information is not publicly available. ☊ publicly ☊
the publication of his first novel ☊ publication ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The trial took place amid a blaze of (= a lot of) publicity. ☊ publicity ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
He felt the pull of paternal love. ☊ pull ☊
If you are not satisfied with your purchase we will give you a full refund. ☊ purchase ☊
beaches of pure white sand ☊ pure ☊
a pure voice ☊ pure ☊
a bottle of pure water ☊ pure ☊
pure gold/silk, etc. ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
I saw the letter purely by chance. ☊ purely ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
a purple flower ☊ purple ☊
She was dressed in purple. ☊ purple ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose. ☊ purpose ☊
to pursue a goal/an aim/an objective ☊ pursue ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
They've put up the rent by £20 a month. ☊ put sth up ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
He failed to qualify. ☊ qualify ☊
It's hard to find people with the right qualities for the job. ☊ quality ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. ☊ quantity ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
He fired three shots in quick succession. ☊ quick ☊
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. ☊ quick ☊
Once again, his quick wits (= quick thinking) got him out of an awkward situation. ☊ quick ☊
her quiet voice ☊ quiet ☊
Could you keep the kids quiet while I'm on the phone? ☊ quiet ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
a quiet street ☊ quiet ☊
They lead a quiet life. ☊ quiet ☊
They had a quiet wedding. ☊ quiet ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
to have a quiet drink ☊ quiet ☊
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home. ☊ quiet ☊
He is quietly confident that they can succeed (= he is confident, but he is not talking about it too much). ☊ quietly ☊
If I don't get more money I'll quit. ☊ quit ☊
I don't quite know what to do next. ☊ quite ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
This custom is found in people of all races throughout the world. ☊ race ☊
legislation against discrimination on the grounds of race or sex ☊ race ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
race (against sb/sth): Who will he be racing against in the next round? ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
radio signals/waves ☊ radio ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
rail travel/services/fares ☊ rail ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
We are raising money for charity. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities. ☊ range ☊
a rapid pulse/heartbeat ☊ rapid ☊
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. ☊ rapid ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
He first reached the finals in 2008. ☊ reach ☊
The rumours eventually reached the President. ☊ reach ☊
Local residents have reacted angrily to the news. ☊ react ☊
What was his reaction to the news? ☊ reaction ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
Have you read any Steinbeck (= novels by him)? ☊ read ☊
read sth to sb/yourself: Go on—read it to us. ☊ read ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
She has a reading knowledge of German (= she can understand written German). ☊ reading ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
ready for sth: Can you help me get everything ready for the party? ☊ ready ☊
Her next play was a real contrast. ☊ real ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
his first real kiss ☊ real ☊
She has not shown any real regret for what she did. ☊ real ☊
It is not realistic to expect people to spend so much money. ☊ realistic ☊
We must set realistic goals. ☊ realistic ☊
a realistic target ☊ realistic ☊
The reality is that there is not enough money to pay for this project. ☊ reality ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
it is realized that...: There was a cheer when it was realized that everyone was safely back. ☊ realize ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
Do you really expect me to believe that? ☊ really ☊
reason (to do sth): They have reason to believe that he is lying. ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
We have reasonable grounds for believing that you are responsible. ☊ reasonable ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
the reception area ☊ reception ☊
We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. ☊ reception ☊
You can leave a message with reception. ☊ reception ☊
the reception desk ☊ reception ☊
A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. ☊ reception ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
good/bad reception ☊ reception ☊
There was very poor reception on my phone. ☊ reception ☊
I reckon (that) I'm going to get that job. ☊ reckon ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
It's worth a lot of money, I reckon. ☊ reckon ☊
'They'll never find out.' 'You reckon? ' (= I think you may be wrong about that) ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
They hadn't reckoned on a rebellion. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
reckon doing sth: We'd reckoned on having good weather. ☊ reckon on sth ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recommend how, what, etc...: Can you recommend how much we should charge? ☊ recommend ☊
He has an impressive record of achievement. ☊ record ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
Giving up smoking reduces the risk of heart disease. ☊ reduce ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
I have little information as regards her fitness for the post. ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
As regards the first point in your letter... ☊ as regards sb/sth ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
The decision could be one he lives to regret. ☊ regret ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
regret what, how, etc...: I deeply regret what I said. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
regret sth: The airline regrets any inconvenience. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I am unable to accept your kind invitation. ☊ regret ☊
regret to do sth: We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
It is with great regret that I accept your resignation. ☊ regret ☊
She expressed her regret at the decision. ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
What is your greatest regret (= the thing that you are most sorry about doing or not doing)? ☊ regret ☊
He gave up teaching in 2009, much to the regret of his students. ☊ regret ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
a regular pulse/heartbeat ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
to have sexual relations (= to have sex) ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
Their affair did not develop into a lasting relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
People alter their voices in relationship to background noise. ☊ relationship ☊
the relative merits of the two plans ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
release sb/sth: to release a prisoner/hostage ☊ release ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
relevant to sth/sb: These comments are not directly relevant to this inquiry. ☊ relevant ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
News of their safety came as a great relief. ☊ relief ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
religious beliefs/faith ☊ religious ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
prehistoric remains ☊ remains ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. ☊ remark ☊
a remarkable achievement/career/talent ☊ remarkable ☊
remember how, what, etc...: Can you remember how much money we spent? ☊ remember ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) ☊ remote ☊
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. ☊ removal ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth from sb/sth: The news removed any doubts about the company's future. ☊ remove ☊
How much rent do you pay for this place? ☊ rent ☊
a month's rent in advance ☊ rent ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth: The rumour has been widely repeated in the press. ☊ repeat ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. ☊ reply ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
Can you give us a progress report? ☊ report ☊
a weather report ☊ report ☊
The atmosphere of the novel is successfully reproduced in the movie. ☊ reproduce ☊
to earn/establish/build a reputation ☊ reputation ☊
to have a good/bad reputation ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (as sth): She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. ☊ reputation ☊
reputation (for sth/for doing sth): I'm aware of Mark's reputation for being late. ☊ reputation ☊
The company enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality of design. ☊ reputation ☊
to damage/ruin sb's reputation ☊ reputation ☊
The weather in England is living up to its reputation (= is exactly as expected). ☊ reputation ☊
She is, by reputation, very difficult to please. ☊ reputation ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
You rescued me from an embarrassing situation. ☊ rescue ☊
to do/conduct/undertake research ☊ research ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
How did they respond to the news? ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
The news provoked an angry response. ☊ response ☊
a positive response ☊ response ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
He won't rest (= will never be satisfied) until he finds her. ☊ rest ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
restriction on sth: to impose/place a restriction on sth ☊ restriction ☊
There are no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw. ☊ restriction ☊
The failure of the company was a direct result of bad management. ☊ result ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
Her suspicions returned when things started going missing again. ☊ return ☊
I returned from work to find the house empty. ☊ return ☊
I had to return to the store to look for my purse. ☊ return ☊
reveal sth (to sb): to reveal a secret ☊ reveal ☊
Details of the murder were revealed by the local paper. ☊ reveal ☊
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. ☊ reveal ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
it is revealed that...: It was revealed that important evidence had been suppressed. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sth: He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal yourself: She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself. ☊ reveal ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
The winners were announced in reverse order (= the person in the lowest place was announced first). ☊ reverse ☊
a pay/salary review ☊ review ☊
He submitted his latest novel for review. ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
I'll prepare a revised estimate for you. ☊ revise ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
reward sb for sth: She was rewarded for her efforts with a cash bonus. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
abnormal heart rhythms ☊ rhythm ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
Let me get this right (= understand correctly) —you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay? ☊ right ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
Next time we'll get it right. ☊ right ☊
right (about sth): She was right about Tom having no money. ☊ right ☊
Take the first street on the right. ☊ right ☊
Take the first right, then the second left. ☊ right ☊
You're quite within your rights to ask for your money back. ☊ right ☊
By rights (= if justice were done) half the money should be mine. ☊ right ☊
The next competitor rode into the ring. ☊ ring ☊
The doorbell rang loudly. ☊ ring ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
risk (of sth/of doing sth): Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease. ☊ risk ☊
a calculated risk (= one that you think is small compared with the possible benefits) ☊ risk ☊
We could probably trust her with the information but it's just not worth the risk. ☊ risk ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
Protesters pelted the soldiers with rocks. ☊ rock ☊
volcanic/igneous/sedimentary, etc. rocks ☊ rock ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
Tim climbed on to the garage roof. ☊ roof ☊
Do you have room for a computer on your desk? ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
Money, or love of money, is said to be the root of all evil. ☊ root ☊
a rough calculation/estimate of the cost ☊ rough ☊
the first woman to sail round the world ☊ round ☊
Our house is round the next bend. ☊ round ☊
Motorists are advised to find an alternative route. ☊ route ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
This is her third win in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
Inflation has fallen for the third month in a row. ☊ in a row ☊
a rubbish dump/heap/tip ☊ rubbish ☊
The bad weather ruined our trip. ☊ ruin ☊
The terrorist attack had left the city in a state of ruin ☊ ruin ☊
We visited the ruins of a Norman castle. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
He was determined to build a new life out of the ruins of his career. ☊ ruin ☊
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
The pursuit of money ruled his life. ☊ rule ☊
to start/spread a rumour ☊ rumour ☊
rumour (of sth): There are widespread rumours of job losses. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour (about sth): Some malicious rumours are circulating about his past. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour (that...): I heard a rumour that they are getting married. ☊ rumour ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
Rumour has it (= people say) that he was murdered. ☊ rumour ☊
I thought she was leaving the company, but perhaps it may be just a rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
it is rumoured that...: It's widely rumoured that she's getting promoted. ☊ rumour ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
There are only five horses running in the first race. ☊ run ☊
Who was the first person to run a mile in under four minutes? ☊ run ☊
They listened to the rush of the sea below. ☊ rush ☊
a sad state of affairs ☊ sad ☊
We had some sad news yesterday. ☊ sad ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
safety standards ☊ safety ☊
one of the first people to sail around the world ☊ sail ☊
a sales and marketing director ☊ sale ☊
Season with salt and pepper. ☊ salt ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
to save a penalty ☊ save ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
save sb doing sth: If you phone for an appointment, it'll save you waiting. ☊ save ☊
save sth: We'll take a cab to save time. ☊ save ☊
Book early and save £50! ☊ save ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. ☊ save ☊
save sth (for sth/sb): He's saving his strength for the last part of the race. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
Save some food for me. ☊ save ☊
I'm not very good at saving. ☊ save ☊
save (up) (for sth): I'm saving for a new bike. ☊ save ☊
We've been saving up to go to Australia. ☊ save ☊
save sth (up) (for sth): You should save a little each week. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth: to save sb's life ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
save sb/sth (from sth): to save a rare species (from extinction) ☊ save ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills. ☊ saving ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
I didn't believe a word she said. ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
to achieve economies of scale in production (= to produce many items so the cost of producing each one is reduced) ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
love/sex scenes ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
the advance of modern science ☊ science ☊
score sth: She scored 98% in the French test. ☊ score ☊
Some graffiti had been scratched on the back of the door. ☊ scratch ☊
She let out a scream of pain. ☊ scream ☊
They ignored the baby's screams. ☊ scream ☊
He drove off with a scream of tyres. ☊ scream ☊
I thought I heard a scream. ☊ scream ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
the screams of adoring fans ☊ scream ☊
a computer screen ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
It was a calm sea. ☊ sea ☊
a long search for the murder weapon ☊ search ☊
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building. ☊ search ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
The search for a cure goes on. ☊ search ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
Eventually the search was called off. ☊ search ☊
a search and rescue team ☊ search ☊
to do a search on the Internet ☊ search ☊
search (for sth/sb): She searched in vain for her passport. ☊ search ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
I found these photos while searching among some old papers. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
searching the Web for interesting sites ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
He searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
teachers of English as a second language (= to people who already speak one or more other languages) ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
secret information/meetings/talks ☊ secret ☊
Details of the proposals remain secret. ☊ secret ☊
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. ☊ secret ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
They carried out security checks at the airport. ☊ security ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
'Can I go to the party?' 'We'll see (= I'll decide later). ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
Guess who I saw at the party last night! ☊ see ☊
see (sb/sth): She looked for him but couldn't see him in the crowd. ☊ see ☊
Will you see to the arrangements for the next meeting? ☊ see to sth ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. ☊ seek ☊
to seek funding for a project ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
He intends to seek custody of the children. ☊ seek ☊
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
selection criteria ☊ selection ☊
sell (sth) (at sth): They sold the business at a profit/loss (= they gained/lost money when they sold it). ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
send sth: My parents send their love. ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: What sort of message is that sending to young people? ☊ send ☊
send sth to sb: A radio signal was sent to the spacecraft. ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
He has a very good sense of direction (= finds the way to a place easily). ☊ sense ☊
I could hardly believe the evidence of my own senses (= what I could see, hear, etc.). ☊ sense ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate into sth: We separated into several different search parties. ☊ separate ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
Believe me, I'm deadly (= extremely) serious. ☊ serious ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
You're not seriously expecting me to believe that? ☊ seriously ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
set sth for sth: What books have been set (= are to be studied) for the English course? ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
I am unwilling to set a precedent. ☊ set ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adj.: The hijackers set the hostages free. ☊ set ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
The early goal settled the home side down. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
Now that he's been promoted he's in seventh heaven. ☊ in seventh heaven ☊
If you're looking for a photo of Alice you'll find several in here. ☊ several ☊
His injuries are severe. ☊ severe ☊
severe weather conditions ☊ severe ☊
a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) ☊ severe ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
Testosterone is the male sex hormone. ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
It is illegal to have sex with a person under the age of 16. ☊ sex ☊
gay sex ☊ sex ☊
the sex act ☊ sex ☊
a sex attack ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
sex education in schools ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
sexual behaviour ☊ sexual ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
Her interest in him is purely sexual. ☊ sexual ☊
sexual orientation (= whether you are heterosexual or homosexual ) ☊ sexual ☊
a sexual partner (= a person who you have sex with) ☊ sexual ☊
sexually abused children ☊ sexually ☊
She finds him sexually attractive. ☊ sexually ☊
sexually explicit ☊ sexually ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
The disease is a threat to anyone who is sexually active. ☊ sexually ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
She shook her head in disbelief. ☊ shake ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
The body was found in a shallow grave. ☊ shallow ☊
It's a shame about Tim, isn't it? ☊ shame ☊
The pool was in the shape of a heart. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
Rita shared her money out among her six grandchildren. ☊ share ☊
shares in British Telecom ☊ share ☊
How much was your share of the winnings? ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. ☊ sharp ☊
There was a sharp knock on the door. ☊ sharp ☊
He heard a sharp intake of breath. ☊ sharp ☊
Profits fell sharply following the takeover. ☊ sharply ☊
Pick up one of our free information sheets at reception. ☊ sheet ☊
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire. ☊ shelter ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
shift (from...) (to...): The action of the novel shifts from Paris to London. ☊ shift ☊
The dark polished wood shone like glass. ☊ shine ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
The team suffered a shock defeat in the first round. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
We were all shocked at the news of his death. ☊ shock ☊
shocking news ☊ shocking ☊
a shocking waste of money ☊ shocking ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
a shout of anger ☊ shout ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
show yourself + adj.: She had shown herself unable to deal with money. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
She wanted to show off her new husband at the party. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
a quiet, shy man ☊ shy ☊
I'm sick and tired of your moaning. ☊ sick ☊
We are getting heartily sick of your attitude. ☊ sick ☊
These poems reveal her gentle side. ☊ side ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. ☊ side ☊
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. ☊ side ☊
satellite links to the other side of the world ☊ side ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
At an agreed signal they left the room. ☊ signal ☊
The siren was a signal for everyone to leave the building. ☊ signal ☊
When I give the signal, run! ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
Reducing prison sentences would send the wrong signals to criminals. ☊ signal ☊
traffic signals ☊ signal ☊
a stop signal ☊ signal ☊
Delays are occurring as a result of signal failure on the northbound line. ☊ signal ☊
TV signals ☊ signal ☊
a high-frequency signal ☊ signal ☊
a radar signal ☊ signal ☊
to detect/pick up signals ☊ signal ☊
to emit a signal ☊ signal ☊
I couldn't get a signal on my cell phone. ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
Did you signal before you turned right? ☊ signal ☊
signal to/for sb to do sth: He signalled to us to join him. ☊ signal ☊
signal sb to do sth: She signalled him to follow. ☊ signal ☊
signal (that)...: She signalled (that) it was time to leave. ☊ signal ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
A scream broke the silence of the night. ☊ silence ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
They live simply (= they do not spend much money). ☊ simply ☊
Since the party she had only spoken to him once. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
sincere regret ☊ sincere ☊
the beautiful singing of birds ☊ singing ☊
a single-sex school (= for boys only or for girls only) ☊ single ☊
the European single currency, the euro ☊ single ☊
to be in a difficult situation ☊ situation ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
In your situation, I would look for another job. ☊ situation ☊
What we have here is a crisis situation. ☊ situation ☊
I'm in a no-win situation (= whatever I do will be bad for me). ☊ situation ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. ☊ skill ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
I couldn't sleep because of the noise. ☊ sleep ☊
She only sleeps for four hours a night. ☊ sleep ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
I woke up with a slight headache. ☊ slight ☊
He is, without the slightest doubt, the greatest living novelist. ☊ slight ☊
We took a slightly more direct route. ☊ slightly ☊
His popularity has slipped recently. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
slow doing sth: They were very slow paying me. ☊ slow ☊
Progress was slower than expected. ☊ slow ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
'I don't agree,' he said in a small (= quiet) voice. ☊ small ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
Twelve hours later she was all smiles again. ☊ all smiles ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
The water was as smooth as glass. ☊ smooth ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Their attitude is so very English. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ social ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
It's time for someone new (= a new person) to take over. ☊ someone ☊
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
a folk/love/pop, etc. song ☊ song ☊
She taught us the words of a French song. ☊ song ☊
Their voices were raised in song. ☊ song ☊
We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (about sth): We're very sorry about the damage to your car. ☊ sorry ☊
sorry (that)...: She was sorry that she'd lost her temper. ☊ sorry ☊
Did I stand on your foot? Sorry! ☊ sorry ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
Take the first turning, sorry, the third turning on the right. ☊ sorry ☊
He's the sort of person who only cares about money. ☊ sort ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
The howling wind sounded like the wailing of lost souls (= the spirits of dead people who are not in heaven). ☊ soul ☊
She heard the sound of footsteps outside. ☊ sound ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
Leaving him out of the team may sound the death knell for our chances of winning (= signal the end of our chances). ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
warmer weather coming from the south ☊ south ☊
the first woman in space ☊ space ☊
How much disk space will it take up? (= on a computer) ☊ space ☊
I'm afraid I haven't got any spare cash. ☊ spare ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
to speak several languages ☊ speak ☊
to speak a little Urdu ☊ speak ☊
Do you speak English? ☊ speak ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
He was the only one to speak out against the decision. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
Please speak up—we can't hear you at the back. ☊ speak up ☊
She was a brilliant public speaker. ☊ speaker ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
Chinese speakers ☊ speaker ☊
a native speaker of English ☊ speaker ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
The money was collected for a specific purpose. ☊ specific ☊
Increasing your walking speed will help to exercise your heart. ☊ speed ☊
the processing speed of the computer ☊ speed ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
a spell of warm weather ☊ spell ☊
spend sth: I've spent all my money already. ☊ spend ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
I just can't seem to stop spending. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth + adv./prep.: We spent the weekend in Paris. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
I've spent years trying to learn Japanese. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth in doing sth: Most of her life was spent in caring for others. ☊ spend ☊
spend itself: The storm had finally spent itself. ☊ spend ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
It was believed that people could be possessed by evil spirits. ☊ spirit ☊
There's not much community spirit around here. ☊ spirit ☊
Show a little fighting spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
Although the team lost, they played with tremendous spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
the power of the human spirit to overcome difficulties ☊ spirit ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
spiritual development ☊ spiritual ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
We're concerned about your spiritual welfare. ☊ spiritual ☊
a spiritual leader ☊ spiritual ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
split sth (with sb): She split the money she won with her brother. ☊ split ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
spoken English ☊ spoken ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
a quiet/secluded/lonely, etc. spot ☊ spot ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth: to spread rumours/lies about sb ☊ spread ☊
There's more room to spread out in first class. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
to encourage the spread of information ☊ spread ☊
an area of 36 square metres ☊ square ☊
The patient's condition is stable (= it is not getting worse). ☊ stable ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
Mentally, she is not very stable. ☊ stable ☊
They marched off stage to the sound of trumpets. ☊ stage ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
Could I have three first-class stamps, please? ☊ stamp ☊
His heart won't stand the strain much longer. ☊ stand ☊
her famous song, 'Stand by your man' ☊ stand by sb ☊
a man of high moral standards ☊ standard ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
a fall in academic standards ☊ standard ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
Her work is not up to standard (= of a good enough standard). ☊ standard ☊
Who sets the standard for water quality? ☊ standard ☊
A number of Britain's beaches fail to meet European standards on cleanliness. ☊ standard ☊
You'd better lower your standards if you want to find somewhere cheap to live. ☊ standard ☊
It was a simple meal by Eddie's standards. ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
standard sizes of clothes ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
The studio wants to star her in a sequel to last year's hit. ☊ star ☊
Have you any idea where the rumour started? ☊ start ☊
start sb/sth doing sth: The news started me thinking. ☊ start ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
the Baltic States ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
She was in a state of shock. ☊ state ☊
a state prison/hospital/university, etc. ☊ state ☊
a state tax ☊ state ☊
state education ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
it is stated that...: It was stated that standards at the hospital were dropping. ☊ state ☊
I get off at the next station. ☊ station ☊
low status jobs ☊ status ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
She achieved celebrity status overnight. ☊ status ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
We are making slow but steady progress. ☊ steady ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
This was a first step towards a united Europe. ☊ step ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease. ☊ step ☊
Having completed the first stage, you can move on to step 2. ☊ step ☊
This was a big step up (= to a better position) in his career. ☊ step ☊
a baby's first steps ☊ step ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ☊ stick ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
sting sth: Tears stung her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
the sting of a bee ☊ sting ☊
the sting of salt in a wound ☊ sting ☊
There was a sting of sarcasm in his voice. ☊ sting ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
I get off at the next stop. ☊ stop ☊
Winchester will be the next station stop. ☊ stop ☊
Thousands of pieces of data are stored in a computer's memory. ☊ store ☊
adventure/detective/love, etc. stories ☊ story ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
Is my tie straight? ☊ straight ☊
The house was strangely quiet. ☊ strangely ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
marketing strategy ☊ strategy ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The ability to keep calm is one of her many strengths. ☊ strength ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ 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 ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
You stress the first syllable in 'happiness'. ☊ stress ☊
He told me in the strictest confidence (= on the understanding that I would tell nobody else). ☊ strict ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
Who struck the first blow (= started the fight)? ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
a striking feature ☊ striking ☊
What a beautiful stroke! ☊ stroke ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
to make/carry out/conduct a study ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
business/media/American studies ☊ study ☊
to continue your studies ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
study (sth): How long have you been studying English? ☊ study ☊
The band did some great stuff on their first album. ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
I was stupid enough to believe him. ☊ stupid ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
Nelson Mandela is the subject of a new biography. ☊ subject ☊
substantial sums of money ☊ substantial ☊
Can you find someone to substitute for you at the meeting? ☊ substitute ☊
success (in doing sth): I didn't have much success in finding a job. ☊ success ☊
Confidence is the key to success. ☊ success ☊
The party was a big success. ☊ success ☊
successful (at sth/at doing sth): I wasn't very successful at keeping the news secret. ☊ successful ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
He suffered a massive heart attack. ☊ suffer ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
suitable to do sth: I don't have anything suitable to wear for the party. ☊ suitable ☊
a large sum of money ☊ sum ☊
a six-figure sum ☊ sum ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
a news summary ☊ summary ☊
the sun's rays ☊ sun ☊
superior status ☊ superior ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. ☊ supply ☊
Mark has two children to support from his first marriage. ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
She has no visible means of support (= no work, income etc.). ☊ support ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
a broad leaf with a large surface area ☊ surface ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
It's surprising what people will do for money. ☊ surprising ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
to conduct/carry out a survey ☊ survey ☊
She died in suspicious circumstances. ☊ suspicious ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
I could have sworn (= I am sure) I heard the phone ring. ☊ swear ☊
I woke up in a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
I tackled him about the money he owed me. ☊ tackle ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
Does the hotel take credit cards? ☊ take ☊
She took it in the spirit in which it was intended. ☊ take ☊
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
The army is threatening to take over if civil unrest continues. ☊ take over (from sb), take sth over (from sb) ☊
He took in every detail of her appearance. ☊ take sth in ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
talk sth: Are they talking Swedish or Danish? ☊ talk ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
talk of sth: Mary is talking of looking for another job. ☊ talk ☊
talk yourself + adj.: We talked ourselves hoarse, catching up on all the news. ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
He was busy tapping away at his computer. ☊ tap ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
business goals and targets ☊ target ☊
attainment targets ☊ target ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
to meet/achieve a target ☊ target ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
a target area/audience/group (= the particular area, audience, etc. that a product, programme, etc. is aimed at) ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
Our first task is to set up a communications system. ☊ task ☊
Getting hold of this information was no easy task (= was difficult). ☊ task ☊
taste (in sth): She has very expensive tastes in clothes. ☊ taste ☊
They've got more money than taste. ☊ taste ☊
Any interest payments are taxed as part of your income. ☊ tax ☊
teach sth to sb: He teaches English to advanced students. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: He teaches them English. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb sth: Our experience as refugees taught us many valuable lessons. ☊ teach ☊
primary school teachers ☊ teacher ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
marketing techniques ☊ technique ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
Please write or telephone for details. ☊ telephone ☊
a colour television ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
I kept telling myself to keep calm. ☊ tell ☊
tell sth to sb: He told the news to everybody he saw. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb sth: He told everybody he saw the news. ☊ tell ☊
Are you telling me you didn't have any help with this? (= I don't believe what you have said) ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
I'm looking for some temporary work. ☊ temporary ☊
We regret this service is temporarily unavailable. ☊ temporarily ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
What terrible news! ☊ terrible ☊
I'll have to stay with her—she's in a terrible state. ☊ terrible ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
Have you forgotten about that money I lent you last week? ☊ that ☊
It's the best novel (that) I've ever read. ☊ that ☊
That's it, carry on! ☊ that's it ☊
That's it for now, but if I get any news I'll let you know. ☊ that's it ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
Their parties are always fun. ☊ their ☊
Tell them the news. ☊ them ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
First cook the onions, then add the mushrooms. ☊ then ☊
Suddenly there was a loud bang. ☊ there ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
think to do sth: Who would have thought to find you here? ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking (= said when you have upset or offended sb accidentally). ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
I thought I heard a scream. ☊ think ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. ☊ though ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
the delicate threads of a spider's web ☊ thread ☊
He was threatened with dismissal if he continued to turn up late for work. ☊ threaten ☊
A sob caught in his throat. ☊ throat ☊
I'm halfway through (= reading) her second novel. ☊ through ☊
First I have to get through the exams. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
You'll be thrown out if you don't pay the rent. ☊ throw sb out (of...) ☊
Can you help me tie my tie? ☊ tie ☊
Tie up your shoelaces! ☊ tie ☊
emotional ties ☊ tie ☊
Please pay at the till. ☊ till ☊
Next time you're here let's have lunch together. ☊ time ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
Mr Curtis was the manager in my time (= when I was working there). ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
The letter was in my pocket all the time (= while I was looking for it). ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
Next, add two tins of tomatoes. ☊ tin ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
tip sb: Did you remember to tip the waiter? ☊ tip ☊
tip sb sth: She tipped the porter a dollar. ☊ tip ☊
tip sth (+ adv./prep.): She tipped her head back and laughed loudly. ☊ tip ☊
He drove off with a screech of tires. ☊ tire ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
my first visit to Africa ☊ to ☊
Her childhood was spent travelling from place to place. ☊ to ☊
Place the cursor to the left of the first word. ☊ to ☊
He has more money than the rest of us put together. ☊ together ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? ☊ too ☊
The computer is now an invaluable tool for the family doctor. ☊ tool ☊
Stay tuned for the news coming up next. ☊ tune ☊
The weather has turned cold. ☊ turn ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
The weather became so bad that they had to turn back. ☊ turn back, turn sb/sth back ☊
Please turn the television off before you go to bed. ☊ turn sth off ☊
I'll turn the television on. ☊ turn sth on ☊
We're buying a new TV with the money. ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
a twice-monthly/yearly newsletter ☊ twice ☊
an area twice the size of Wales ☊ twice ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
What do you charge for this type of work? ☊ type ☊
It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. ☊ type ☊
Type (in) the filename, then press 'Return'. ☊ type ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
He spoke with typical enthusiasm. ☊ typical ☊
A typically priced meal will be around $10. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
He was typically modest about his achievements. ☊ typically ☊
He drove off with a screech of tyres. ☊ tyre ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
our ultimate goal/aim/objective/target ☊ ultimate ☊
Noise from the factory has reached an unacceptable level. ☊ unacceptable ☊
a man of uncertain temper ☊ uncertain ☊
She was knocked unconscious. ☊ unconscious ☊
They found him lying unconscious on the floor. ☊ unconscious ☊
She is unconscious of the effect she has on people. ☊ unconscious ☊
He was quite unconscious of the danger. ☊ unconscious ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under its new conductor, the orchestra has established an international reputation. ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
The coin rolled underneath the piano. ☊ underneath ☊
He seems bad-tempered, but he's very soft-hearted underneath. ☊ underneath ☊
understand sb/sth doing sth: I just can't understand him taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
I just can't understand his taking the money. ☊ understand ☊
understand that...: He was the first to understand that we live in a knowledge economy. ☊ understand ☊
understand (sth): Can you understand French? ☊ understand ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We are looking for a better understanding between the two nations. ☊ understanding ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
She died unexpectedly of a heart attack. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair (on/to sb): It seems unfair on him to make him pay for everything. ☊ unfair ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
It was unfortunate that he couldn't speak English. ☊ unfortunate ☊
unimportant details ☊ unimportant ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
sexual union ☊ union ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
The sound was not unlike that of birds singing. ☊ unlike ☊
The fees they charge are not unreasonable. ☊ unreasonable ☊
They were unsuccessful in meeting their objectives for the year. ☊ unsuccessful ☊
Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English. ☊ until ☊
He continued working up until his death. ☊ until ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
Unusually for him, he wore a tie. ☊ unusually ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details. ☊ unwilling ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
salaries at the upper end of the pay scale ☊ upper ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
sexual urges ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
an urgent whisper ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
a useful gadget ☊ useful ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
The job includes two weeks' paid vacation. ☊ vacation ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
The story has very little news value. ☊ value ☊
to be good/excellent value (= worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
to be bad/poor value (= not worth the money it costs) ☊ value ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
different varieties of English ☊ variety ☊
a vast amount of information ☊ vast ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
It's my first visit to New York. ☊ visit ☊
When did the word 'bungalow' first enter the vocabulary? ☊ vocabulary ☊
Employees should have a voice in the decision-making process. ☊ voice ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
to speak in a deep/soft/loud/quiet, etc. voice ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
wages of £200 a week ☊ wage ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth: The rebels have waged a guerrilla war since 2007. ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
I was woken by the sound of someone moving around. ☊ wake ☊
wander sth: The child was found wandering the streets alone. ☊ wander ☊
In the Middle Ages England waged war on France. ☊ war ☊
The speaker was given a warm welcome/reception. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money. ☊ waste ☊
The car was found on a piece of waste ground. ☊ waste ☊
We watched to see what would happen next. ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
In the lagoon the water was calm. ☊ water ☊
This species is found in coastal waters around the Indian Ocean. ☊ water ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
the gentle sound of waves lapping ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
By the way, I found that book you were looking for. ☊ by the way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
I first met him way back in the 80s. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
a weak light/signal/sound ☊ weak ☊
a weak currency ☊ weak ☊
She suffered from a weak heart. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
You'll wear yourself out if you carry on working so hard. ☊ wear yourself/sb out ☊
hot/cold/wet/fine/summer/windy, etc. weather ☊ weather ☊
Did you have good weather on your trip? ☊ weather ☊
I'm not going out in this weather! ☊ weather ☊
There's going to be a change in the weather. ☊ weather ☊
if the weather holds/breaks (= if the good weather continues/changes) ☊ weather ☊
The weather is very changeable at the moment. ☊ weather ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
We'll have the party outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain). ☊ weather ☊
a weather map/chart ☊ weather ☊
a weather report ☊ weather ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
to listen to the weather ☊ weather ☊
I found the information on the Web. ☊ web ☊
I found this information on their website. ☊ website ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
Week after week the drought continued. ☊ week after week ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
They welcomed the new volunteers with open arms (= with enthusiasm). ☊ welcome ☊
The fine weather made a welcome change. ☊ welcome ☊
The winners were given an enthusiastic welcome when they arrived home. ☊ welcome ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
a well-known actor ☊ well known ☊
His books are not well known. ☊ well known ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
Nobody knows what will happen next. ☊ what ☊
What awful weather! ☊ what ☊
This is the first time I've sat behind the wheel since the accident. ☊ wheel ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
Can you spare five minutes when it's convenient? ☊ when ☊
Where (= at what point) did I go wrong in my calculations? ☊ where ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not. ☊ whereas ☊
They spoke in whispers. ☊ whisper ☊
a shrill whistle ☊ whistle ☊
He gave a low long whistle of surprise. ☊ whistle ☊
the whistle of a boiling kettle ☊ whistle ☊
whistle (sth): to whistle a tune ☊ whistle ☊
whistle to sb/sth: She whistled to the dog to come back. ☊ whistle ☊
whistle at sb/sth: Workmen whistled at her as she walked past. ☊ whistle ☊
The microphone was making a strange whistling sound. ☊ whistle ☊
The horse was almost pure white in colour. ☊ white ☊
She went white as a sheet when she heard the news. ☊ white ☊
the pure white of the newly painted walls ☊ white ☊
Who's the money for? ☊ who ☊
I lost a whole lot of money. ☊ a whole lot (of sth) ☊
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? ☊ why ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
a widely held belief ☊ widely ☊
Standards vary widely. ☊ widely ☊
wild laughter ☊ wild ☊
His heart was beating wildly. ☊ wildly ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
They won't lend us any more money. ☊ will ☊
Will you be quiet! ☊ will ☊
Her decision to continue shows great strength of will. ☊ will ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
willing helpers/volunteers ☊ willing ☊
People would willingly pay more for better services. ☊ willingly ☊
The weather was hot, without a breath of wind. ☊ wind ☊
wind forward/back: Wind forward to the bit where they discover the body. ☊ wind ☊
the winning goal ☊ winning ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
wish sb sth: She could not believe that he wished her harm. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
It is treated with acid before being analysed. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
He finds it hard to live within his income (= without spending more than he earns). ☊ within ☊
The noise seems to be coming from within the building. ☊ within ☊
Despite her grief, she found a hidden strength within herself. ☊ within ☊
He found the place without difficulty. ☊ without ☊
She spoke without much enthusiasm. ☊ without ☊
without sb doing sth: The party was organized without her knowing anything about it. ☊ without ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
I was wondering whether you'd like to come to a party. ☊ wonder ☊
pure new wool ☊ wool ☊
I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise). ☊ word ☊
I can't prove it—you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me). ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
What's the Spanish word for 'table'? ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
work on sth: He is working on a new novel. ☊ work ☊
to work out the answer ☊ work sth out ☊
to work out a problem ☊ work sth out ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
I've worked out a new way of doing it. ☊ work sth out ☊
My first job didn't work out. ☊ work out ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
They performed pioneering work on the treatment of cancer. ☊ work ☊
It is difficult to find work in the present economic climate. ☊ work ☊
I'm still looking for work. ☊ work ☊
full-time/part-time/unpaid/voluntary work ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
French is spoken in many parts of the world. ☊ world ☊
the English-speaking world ☊ world ☊
worry sb: The noise never seems to worry her. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
ancestor worship ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
He was voted the worst dressed celebrity. ☊ worst ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
At the very worst, he'll have to pay a fine. ☊ at (the) worst ☊
to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money) ☊ worth ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
I wish you'd be quiet for a minute. ☊ would ☊
He'd always be the first to offer to help. ☊ would ☊
write sth: to write a novel/a song/an essay/a computer program, etc. ☊ write ☊
Which opera did Verdi write first? ☊ write ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
The doctor could find nothing wrong with him. ☊ wrong ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
in the first year of their marriage ☊ year ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
He has a good job, and yet he never seems to have any money. ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊