宁愿 → ☊ 
thích 
prefer 
She likes me. ☊ 
Cô ấy thích tôi. ☊ Basics 2 No, I do not like drinking tea. ☊ Không, tôi không thích uống trà. ☊ Negation I like this dragonfly. ☊ Tôi thích con chuồn chuồn này. ☊ Animals 1 She likes this dress. ☊ Cô ấy thích cái đầm này. ☊ Clothing I like instant noodles. ☊ Tôi thích mì ăn liền. ☊ Food Do you like her? ☊ Bạn thích cô ấy phải không? ☊ Questions 1 I like walking. ☊ Tôi thích đi bộ. ☊ Verbs 1 Do you like to go swimming? ☊ Bạn có thích đi bơi không? ☊ Verbs 1 I like their question. ☊ Tôi thích câu hỏi của họ. ☊ Questions 2 I like my red wallet. ☊ Tôi thích cái ví đỏ của mình. ☊ Colors He does not like purple / violet ☊ Anh ấy không thích màu tím. ☊ Colors She likes a small mirror. ☊ Cô ấy thích một cái gương nhỏ. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not like that selfish man. ☊ Tôi không thích người đàn ông ích kỷ đó. ☊ Adjectives 1 I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions Both the cat and the dog like meat. ☊ Cả con mèo và con chó thích thịt. ☊ Conjunctions I do not like meat, so I do not eat it. ☊ Tôi không thích thịt, nên tôi không ăn nó. ☊ Conjunctions Do you like her fifth wallet? ☊ Bạn thích chiếc ví thứ năm của côấy không? ☊ Ordinal numbers We love the autumn. ☊ Chúng tôi thích mùa thu. ☊ Dates and Time His relatives do not like to practice swimming. ☊ Họ hàng của anh ấy không thích luyện tập bơi. ☊ Family Which phone do you like most? ☊ Bạn thích cái điện thoại nào nhất? ☊ Comparison Do the children like Russian culture? ☊ Những đứa trẻ có thích văn hoá Nga không? ☊ Countries 1 I like simplicity. ☊ Tôi thích sự đơn giản. ☊ Nominalization He likes complexity. ☊ Anh ấy thích sự phức tạp. ☊ Nominalization The songwriter does not like to watch tv. ☊ Nhạc sĩ không thích xem tivi. ☊ Jobs 1 I do not like your impoliteness. ☊ Tôi không thích sự bất lịch sự của bạn. ☊ Attributes The children like to go to the museum. ☊ Những đứa trẻ thích đi đến bảo tàng. ☊ Places I like to go to the shopping mall. ☊ Tôi thích đi đến trung tâm thương mại. ☊ Places They like to travel by ship. ☊ Họ thích đi du lịch bằng tàu thuỷ. ☊ Travel I do not like them following me all day. ☊ Tôi không thích họ đi theo tôi cả ngày. ☊ Verbs 3 First I will explain it to you. ☊ Đầu tiên, tôi sẽ giải thích nó cho bạn. ☊ Verbs 3 She tries to explain but you do not listen. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng giải thích nhưng bạn không nghe. ☊ Verbs 3 explain ☊ giải thích ☊ Verbs 3 Except him, we all like the summer. ☊ Ngoại trừ anh ấy, chúng tôi đều thích mùa hè. ☊ Prepositions 2 I do not like this program on the television. ☊ Tôi không thích chương trình này trên tivi. ☊ Education Do you like this course? ☊ Bạn có thích khoá học này không? ☊ Education The Vietnamese customers like politeness and patience. ☊ Các khách hàng người Việt Nam thích sự lịch sự và sự kiên nhẫn. ☊ People Can you explain this case to me? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích trường hợp này cho tôi không? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Who can explain these phenomenons? ☊ Ai có thể giải thích những hiện tượng này? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The children like to watch this channel. ☊ Những đứa trẻ thích xem kênh này. ☊ Communication He is not the suitable person for our team. ☊ Anh ấy không phải là người thích hợp cho nhóm của chúng tôi. ☊ Adjectives 2 We are looking for suitable solutions. ☊ Chúng tôi đang tìm những giải pháp thích hợp. ☊ Adjectives 2 suitable. ☊ thích hợp ☊ Adjectives 2 Do you like the image of a field? ☊ Bạn có thích hình ảnh của một cánh đồng không? ☊ Miscellaneous My father likes sport very much. ☊ Bố tôi rất thích thể thao. ☊ Sports She does not like this new trend. ☊ Cô ấy không thích xu thế mới này. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 She likes to play volleyball. ☊ Cô ấy thích chơi môn bóng chuyền. ☊ Classifiers 2 Do you like to study geography? ☊ Bạn thích học môn địa lý không? ☊ Science Both they and me like gold. ☊ Cả họ và tôi đều thích vàng. ☊ Economics She only likes famous brands. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ thích các nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng. ☊ Economics The child likes to watch advertisements all day. ☊ Đứa trẻ thích xem những quảng cáo cả ngày. ☊ Economics Before sleeping, I like to read an ancient legend. ☊ Trước khi ngủ, tôi thích đọc một truyền thuyết cổ. ☊ History We do not like guns. ☊ Chúng tôi không thích súng. ☊ Military I am not superstitious, but I believe science can explain the existence of ☊ Tôi không mê tín nhưng tôi tin khoa học có thể giải thích sự tồn tại của ma. ☊ Paranormality She likes to meet new friends. ☊ Cô ấy thích gặp gỡ những người bạn mới. ☊ Reduplicative Words Nobody likes a rude person ☊ Không ai thích một người cộc cằn. ☊ Reduplicative Words My friends like to brag. ☊ Những người bạn của tôi thích nổ. ☊ Informal Expressions The tourists like to eat meals taken from an inn more than eating in a res ☊ Những du khách thích ăn cơm bụi hơn ăn ở một nhà hàng. ☊ Informal Expressions I like to go wandering when I am sad. ☊ Tôi thích đi lang thang khi tôi buồn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 Do you like it here? Bạn có thích ở đây không? * 005 I do not like champagne. Tôi không thích rượu sâm banh. * 014 I do not like wine. Tôi không thích rượu vang. * 014 I do not like beer. Tôi không thích bia. * 014 The baby likes milk. Em bé thích sữa. * 014 The child likes cocoa and apple juice. Đứa trẻ thích cacao và nước táo. * 014 The woman likes orange and grapefruit juice. Bà ấy thích nước cam và nước bưởi. * 014 Where do they like to go? Họ thích đi đâu ư? * 015 They like to listen to music. Họ thích nghe nhạc. * 015 Where do they not like to go? Họ không thích đi đâu? * 015 They do not like to dance. Họ không thích nhảy. * 015 We like to go for a walk in summer. Chúng tôi thích đi dạo vào mùa hè. * 018 We like to stay home in winter. Chúng tôi thích ở trong nhà vào mùa đông. * 018 Do you like music? Bạn có thích nhạc không? * 022 I like classical music. Tôi thích nhạc cổ điển. * 022 Do you like to sing? Bạn có thích hát không? * 022 What do you like to read? Bạn có thích đọc không? * 022 Do you like to go to concerts? Bạn có thích đi nghe hòa nhạc / xem biểu diễn ca nhạc không? * 022 Do you like to go to the theatre / theater (am.)? Bạn có thích đi xem / coi kịch không? * 022 Do you like to go to the opera? Bạn thích đi xem nhạc kịch / ôpêra không? * 022 How do you like it here? Bạn có thích ở đây không? * 023 And I like the scenery, too. Và tôi cũng thích quang cảnh ở đây. * 023 No, preferably a beer. Không, bia thì thích hơn. * 024 I like that bird. Tôi thích con chim kia. * 028 I like that tree. Tôi thích cây kia. * 028 I like this stone. Tôi thích đá này. * 028 I like that park. Tôi thích công viên này. * 028 I like that garden. Tôi thích vườn hoa kia. * 028 I like this flower. Tôi thích bông hoa này. * 028 I don’t like that. Tôi không thích cái này. * 030 Do you like fish? Bạn có thích cá không? * 032 Do you like beef? Bạn có thích thịt bò không? * 032 Do you like pork? Bạn có thích thịt lợn / heo không? * 032 That doesn’t taste good. Tôi không thích món đó. * 032 I like to eat (sweet) corn. Tôi thích ăn ngô / bắp. * 034 I like to eat cucumber. Tôi thích ăn dưa chuột. * 034 I like to eat tomatoes. Tôi thích ăn cà chua. * 034 Do you also like to eat leek? Bạn cũng thích ăn tỏi tây à? * 034 Do you also like to eat sauerkraut? Bạn cũng thích ăn món dưa bắp cải à? * 034 Do you also like to eat lentils? Bạn cũng thích ăn đậu lăng à? * 034 Do you also like to eat carrots? Bạn cũng thích ăn cà rốt à? * 034 Do you also like to eat broccoli? Bạn cũng thích ăn xúp lơ xanh à? * 034 Do you also like to eat peppers? Bạn cũng thích ăn ớt à? * 034 I don’t like onions. Tôi không thích hành tây. * 034 I don’t like olives. Tôi không thích quả ôliu. * 034 I don’t like mushrooms. Tôi không thích nấm. * 034 I like it. Tôi thích cái này. * 056 I have a hobby. Tôi có một sở thích riêng. * 065 Do you have a hobby? Bạn có sở thích riêng không? * 065 I’ll explain that – I explained that. Tôi giải thích điều này – tôi đã giải thích điều này. * 086 I doubt whether he really likes me. Tôi nghi ngờ, liệu anh ấy có thực sự thích / thương tôi không. * 095 Does he really like me? Liệu anh ấy có thực sự thích / thương tôi thật không? * 095 I like neither opera nor ballet. Tôi không thích ô pê ra mà cũng không thích múa ba lê. * 100 like: thích → →
which color do you like best? ☊ anh thích màu nào hơn ☊ adaptor ☊ bộ thích ứng ☊ appropriate means, suitable measures ☊ các biện pháp thích đáng ☊ an appropriate, suitable solution (to a problem) ☊ giải pháp thích ứng ☊ to explain in detail ☊ giải thích cặn kẽ ☊ to explain clearly ☊ giải thích rõ ☊ cannot be easily explained ☊ không thể giải thích đơn giản ☊ to stimulate the economy ☊ kích thích kinh tế ☊ hormone ☊ kích thích tố ☊ appropriate steps were taken ☊ những bước thích hợp đã được thực hiện ☊ personal taste ☊ sở thích cá nhân ☊ the right time, the proper moment ☊ thời điểm thích hợp ☊ to demand a clear explanation ☊ yêu cầu giải thích rõ ☊ this is the reason why ☊ đó là lý do giải thích tại sao ☊ 
bevorzugen ☊ thích hơn ☊ 
偏爱 ☊ piān'ài mögen ☊ thích ☊ 喜欢 ☊ xǐhuān gut stehen ☊ thích ☊ 很适合 ☊ hěn shìhé erklären ☊ giải thích ☊ 解释 ☊ jiěshì aufregend ☊ kích thích, hồi hộp ☊ 令人激动的 ☊ lìng rén jīdòng de sich gewöhnen an ☊ quen với, thích nghi ☊ 习惯于 ... ☊ xí guàn yú ..... sich anpassen ☊ thích nghi, phù hợp ☊ 使自己适应 ☊ shǐ zì jǐ shì yìng jemandem gefallen ☊ thích ai ☊ 让某人喜欢 ☊ ràng mǒu rén xǐ huān aufklären über ☊ giải thích về ☊ 解释 ☊ jiě shì erregt sein ☊ bị kích thích ☊ 兴奋 ☊ xìngfèn angemessen ☊ thích hợp, tương xứng ☊ 恰如其分的 ☊ qià rú qí fèn de streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ 好争吵的 ☊ hào zhēngchǎo de bevorzugen ☊ thích hơn ☊ ☊ mögen ☊ thích ☊ ☊ gut stehen ☊ thích ☊ ☊ erklären ☊ giải thích ☊ ☊ aufregend ☊ kích thích, hồi hộp ☊ ☊ das Vergnügen ☊ vui mừng, sự vui thích, sự giải trí ☊ ☊ die Zumutung ☊ sự không thích hợp ☊ ☊ sich gewöhnen an ☊ quen với, thích nghi ☊ ☊ sich anpassen ☊ thích nghi, phù hợp ☊ ☊ jemandem gefallen ☊ thích ai ☊ ☊ der Spaß ☊ vui thích ☊ ☊ aufklären über ☊ giải thích về ☊ ☊ erregt sein ☊ bị kích thích ☊ ☊ angemessen ☊ thích hợp, tương xứng ☊ ☊ das Hobby ☊ sở thích ☊ ☊ streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ ☊ Das ist eine gute Idee, ich mag auch ein Menü, aber ich bevorzuge ein vegetarisches. ☊ í tưởng hay đó, anh cũng thích ăn theo suất, nhưng suất ăn chay thì thích hơn. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 116) Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117) Ich mag dieses Essen wirklich sehr. ☊ Em thật thích món này lắm. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 120) Tri liebt es, Sport zu treiben. Er könnte ohne sportliche Aktivitäten nicht leben. ☊ Tri thích luyện tập thế thao. Anh ấy không thế sống nếu thiếu những hoạt động thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 126) Tri ist ein sehr guter Koch und er mag es, Freunde einzuladen. ☊ Tri là một đầu bếp giỏi và anh ấy thích mời bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 153) Ich mag die Art, wie du deine Wohnung eingerichtet hast. ☊ Em thích cái cách anh trang trí nhà. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 169) Ich würde auch eine Wohnung bevorzugen. ☊ Em thích một căn hộ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 173) Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175) Entschuldige, aber ich bevorzuge eine Besichtigungstour. ☊ Xin lỗi, nhưng em thích đi tham quan hơn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 192) Ich bevorzuge einen Fenstersitz. ☊ Tôi thích gần cửa số hơn. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 238) Dies ist bequem und reine Baumwolle. Ich mag es. ☊ Cái này thật vừa và bằng sợi cotton. Anh thích nó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 259) 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 Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348) Schön für dich, welchen willst du sehen? ☊ Thế thì, anh thích xem phim nào? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 471) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478) Kims Lieblingstiere sind Katzen. ☊ Con vật yêu thích của Kim là con mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 488) Trang weiß genau, welche Skier sie möchte. ☊ Trang biết rõ cô ấy thích loại nào. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 498) Weil ich sie einfach liebe. ☊ Đơn giản vì em thích chúng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 503) Nein, ich weiß, in welcher Farbe ich sie möchte! Rate! ☊ Thôi, em biết em thích màu nào rồi. Anh đoán đi. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 511) 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) Ich beschwere mich normalerweise nicht gerne, aber in diesem Fall werde ich eine Ausnahme machen. ☊ Bình thường tôi không thích phàn nàn cho lắm, nhưng trường hợp này là một ngoại lệ. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 674) Bei den Temperaturen würde ich lieber drinnen sitzen. ☊ Với nhiệt độ thế này anh thích ngồi trong hơn. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 778) Ein Bildmotiv gefällt Trang besonders gut. ☊ Trang đặc biệt thích cái mô típ của một bức ảnh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 806) Ehrlich gesagt, das Auto gefällt mir. ☊ Thực lòng mà nói tôi thích chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1000) Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052) Mit dir habe ich immer Spaß! ☊ Bên em anh luôn thấy vui thích! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1054) Du hast mir sofort gefallen und wir haben uns ja dann auch auf Anhieb verstanden! ☊ Em thích anh ngay và chúng ta đã hiểu nhau ngay lập tức! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1061) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122) Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135) Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144) Können Sie mir erklären, wie das ablaufen wird? ☊ Bạn có thể giải thích cho tôi, quá trình của nó như thế nào không? ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1151) In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154) Was sind Ihre Hobbys? ☊ Sở thích của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1462) Mögen Sie Basketball? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích bóng rổ không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1516) Wer ist Ihr Lieblingsspieler? ☊ Ai là cầu thủ yêu thích của anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1517) Was ist denn Ihr Lieblingsbuch? ☊ Cuốn sách ưa thích của anh / chị là gì? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1532) Gehen Sie gerne ins Theater? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích đi xem kịch / đến nhà hát không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1537) Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689) Ich arbeite gerne im Team. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1820) Mit Kollegen im Team zu arbeiten macht mir Spaß. ☊ Tôi thích làm việc cùng đồng nghiệp trong nhóm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1824) Ich bin die richtige Person für diese Stelle. ☊ Tôi là người thích hợp với vị trí này. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1825) Macht Ihnen Ihre jetzige Tätigkeit Spaß? ☊ Anh / Chị có thích công việc hiện nay không? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1886) Mir gefällt Ihr Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1895) 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) Ich mag das Arbeitsklima in Ihrem Unternehmen. ☊ Tôi thích không khí làm việc trong công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1955) Können Sie die letzte Grafik bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích lại lần nữa về biểu đồ vừa rồi không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2127) Können Sie das bitte an einem Beispiel erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể làm ơn giải thích điều đó với một ví dụ cụ thể được không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2128) Können Sie das bitte genauer erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà làm ơn có thể giải thích kỹ hơn được không? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2165) Ich habe die Finanzierung dieses Projektes geklärt. ☊ Tôi đã giải thích về việc thanh toán cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2176) Können Sie mir das bitte nochmal erklären? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi một lần nữa được không? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2189) Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343) He was unable to account for the error. ☊ account for sth ☊
I like films with plenty of action. ☊ action ☊
She began to explain her plan of action to the group. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
It's amazing how soon you adapt. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt to sth: We have had to adapt quickly to the new system. ☊ adapt ☊
A large organization can be slow to adapt to change. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt yourself to sth: It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. ☊ adapt ☊
All of them enjoyed the party. ☊ all ☊
They all enjoyed it. ☊ all ☊
I didn't enjoy it at all. ☊ (not) at all ☊
I like almost all of them. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
I didn't like it that much. Also, it was much too expensive. ☊ also ☊
Pat has always loved gardening. ☊ always ☊
It's amazing how quickly people adapt. ☊ amazing ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
+ speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered. ☊ answer ☊
answer sb + speech: 'I'd prefer to walk,' she answered him. ☊ answer ☊
answer (sb) that...: She answered that she would prefer to walk. ☊ answer ☊
Take any book you like. ☊ any ☊
an appropriate response/measure/method ☊ appropriate ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
Is now an appropriate time to make a speech? ☊ appropriate ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. ☊ attack ☊
I like John but I don't find him attractive physically. ☊ attractive ☊
Who is your favourite author? ☊ author ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
Which one do you like best? ☊ best ☊
Do as you think best (= what you think is the most suitable thing to do). ☊ best ☊
You'll like her when you know her better. ☊ better ☊
Call her if you like, but don't blame me if she's angry. ☊ don't blame me ☊
borrow (from sb/sth): I don't like to borrow from friends. ☊ borrow ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
I liked them both. ☊ both ☊
Footnotes are given at the bottom of each page. ☊ bottom ☊
Put a cross in the appropriate box. ☊ box ☊
I like bright colours. ☊ bright ☊
The children like to have bubbles in their bath. ☊ bubble ☊
business contacts/affairs/interests ☊ business ☊
We can eat in a restaurant, if you like. ☊ can ☊
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain... ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
She does not like anyone challenging her authority. ☊ challenge ☊
chance to do sth: Please give me a chance to explain. ☊ chance ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
chase sb/sth: My dog likes chasing rabbits. ☊ chase ☊
I could cheerfully have killed him when he said that (= I would have liked to). ☊ cheerfully ☊
not suitable for young children ☊ child ☊
I don't like his choice of friends (= the people he chooses as his friends). ☊ choice ☊
She clapped her hands in delight. ☊ clap ☊
She explained everything very clearly. ☊ clearly ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
What's your favourite colour? ☊ colour ☊
The children love to draw and colour. ☊ colour ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
I enjoy Jo's company (= I enjoy being with her). ☊ company ☊
She enjoys her own company (= being by herself) when she is travelling. ☊ company ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
She is a young woman who enjoys flouting conventions. ☊ convention ☊
I could do it now, if you like. ☊ could ☊
'Don't you like my mother?' 'Of course I do!' ☊ of course ☊
I'm not crazy about Chinese food (= I don't like it very much). ☊ crazy ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
the analysis/interpretation of the data ☊ data ☊
I'm not sure—I can find out for definite if you like. ☊ definite ☊
He takes (great) delight in (= enjoys) proving others wrong. ☊ delight ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
The dessert can be topped with cream, if desired (= if you like). ☊ desire ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
She prefers to act rather than direct. ☊ direct ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
dislike sb/sth: Why do you dislike him so much? ☊ dislike ☊
dislike doing sth: I dislike being away from my family. ☊ dislike ☊
Much as she disliked going to funerals (= although she did not like it at all), she knew she had to be there. ☊ dislike ☊
dislike sb/sth doing sth: He disliked her staying away from home. ☊ dislike ☊
He did not try to hide his dislike of his boss. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
I don't like fish. ☊ do ☊
Kids love dressing up. ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like. ☊ either ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
enjoy sth: We thoroughly enjoyed our time in New York. ☊ enjoy ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
entertain sb: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends. ☊ entertain ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
We enjoyed every minute of our stay. ☊ every ☊
Didn't you like it?Everybody else did. ☊ everybody ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners. ☊ explain ☊
'Let me explain!' he added helpfully. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
explain who, how, etc...: He explained who each person in the photo was. ☊ explain ☊
Can you explain how the email system works? ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
+ speech: 'It works like this,' she explained. ☊ explain ☊
it is explained that...: It was explained that attendance was compulsory. ☊ explain ☊
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. ☊ explain ☊
explain that...: Alex explained that his car had broken down. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explain sth (to sb): scientific findings that help explain the origins of the universe ☊ explain ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
Oh well then, that explains it (= I understand now why sth happened). ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
Could you explain yourself a little more—I didn't understand. ☊ explain yourself ☊
The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed. ☊ explanation ☊
to offer/provide an explanation ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (for doing sth): She didn't give an adequate explanation for being late. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
explanation (as to why...): an explanation as to why he had left early ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
She didn't fancy (= did not like) the idea of going home in the dark. ☊ fancy ☊
fancy doing sth: Do you fancy going out this evening? ☊ fancy ☊
I think she fancies me. ☊ fancy ☊
a kitchen full of fancy gadgets ☊ fancy ☊
As far as I am concerned, you can do what you like. ☊ as/so far as I am concerned ☊
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 ☊
These biscuits are great favourites with the children. ☊ favourite ☊
This song is a particular favourite of mine. ☊ favourite ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
Which one's your favourite? ☊ favourite ☊
The programme has become a firm favourite with young people. ☊ favourite ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
We all felt like celebrating. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
people who enjoy the finer things in life (= for example art, good food, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
She is a firm favourite with the children. ☊ firm ☊
I didn't like the job much at first. ☊ at first ☊
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. ☊ fishing ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
Do you like Italian food? ☊ food ☊
This is the place for me (= I like it very much). ☊ for ☊
What do you like to do in your free time (= when you are not working)? ☊ free ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
Her life was too full to find time for hobbies. ☊ full ☊
You'll like her once you get to know her. ☊ get ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
I prefer the children to play in the garden where they're out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He hated it in France (= did not like the life there). ☊ hate ☊
Everyone liked my father—he was the perfect gentleman. ☊ he ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
I love walking in the hills (= in the area where there are hills). ☊ hill ☊
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. ☊ hobby ☊
I only play jazz as a hobby. ☊ hobby ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
I like to stay home in the evenings. ☊ home ☊
Do you like this hot weather? ☊ hot ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
I'll dress how I like in my own house! ☊ how ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
idea (of sth/of doing sth): I like the idea of living on a boat. ☊ idea ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
You can stay for the weekend if you like. ☊ if ☊
If you remember, Mary was always fond of animals. ☊ if ☊
imply sth: I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. ☊ imply ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
The plant prefers indirect sunlight. ☊ indirect ☊
There must be an innocent explanation for her behaviour. ☊ innocent ☊
She said nothing, preferring instead to save her comments till later. ☊ instead ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth as sth: I didn't know whether to interpret her silence as acceptance or refusal. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
invite sb: I'd have liked to have gone but I wasn't invited. ☊ invite ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
I like it here. ☊ it ☊
I was just beginning to enjoy myself when we had to leave. ☊ just ☊
She likes to keep up with the latest fashions. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
I like him, kind of. ☊ kind of ☊
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. ☊ you know ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She enjoyed political life. ☊ life ☊
He doesn't like to talk about his private life. ☊ life ☊
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth: She's nice. I like her. ☊ like ☊
Do you like their new house? ☊ like ☊
Which tie do you like best? ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
You've got to go to school, whether you like it or not. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: She's never liked swimming. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I like to see them enjoying themselves. ☊ like ☊
like it when...: I like it when you do that. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. ☊ like ☊
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. ☊ like ☊
Do what you like—I don't care. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I didn't like to disturb you. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: I'd like to think it over. ☊ like ☊
'Shall we stop now?' 'If you like.' ☊ if you like ☊
If you like, we could go out this evening. ☊ if you like ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
Stay as long as you like. ☊ long ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
He didn't like the look in her eyes. ☊ look ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
I love it in Spain (= I like the life there). ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
You're going to love this. They've changed their minds again. ☊ love ☊
love doing sth: My dad loves going to football games. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: I love to go out dancing. ☊ love ☊
love to do sth: Come on Rory, the kids would love to hear you sing. ☊ love ☊
I haven't been to Brazil, but I'd love to go. ☊ love ☊
He had become a well-loved member of staff. ☊ love ☊
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. ☊ magic ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
Are you enjoying married life? ☊ married ☊
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). ☊ match ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
Let's have a midnight feast tonight (= a secret meal that children like to have in the middle of the night). ☊ midnight ☊
I know Vicky doesn't like the job, but I mightn't find it too bad. ☊ might ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
mind doing sth: Would you mind explaining that again, please? ☊ mind ☊
mind (sth): I don't mind the cold—it's the rain I don't like. ☊ mind ☊
I enjoyed every minute of the party. ☊ minute ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him the bad news. ☊ moment ☊
I like her more than her husband. ☊ more ☊
I prefer coffee in the morning. ☊ morning ☊
I like most vegetables. ☊ most ☊
What did you enjoy (the) most? ☊ most ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
I'm sorry, she's not here. She must have left already (= that must be the explanation). ☊ must ☊
I enjoy murder mysteries. ☊ mystery ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
I like your new hairstyle. ☊ new ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff. ☊ nor ☊
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes ☊ note ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
He did not offer any explanation for his behaviour. ☊ offer ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. ☊ only ☊
opportunity (of doing sth): At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. ☊ opportunity ☊
He must like her, or he wouldn't keep calling her. ☊ or ☊
This option is preferable to any other. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
She has a lot of outside interests (= not connected with her work). ☊ outside ☊
I think you owe us an explanation. ☊ owe ☊
I prefer the relaxed pace of life in the country. ☊ pace ☊
Her hobbies include music and painting. ☊ painting ☊
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys? ☊ particular ☊
I enjoyed the play, particularly the second half. ☊ particularly ☊
'Did you enjoy it?' 'No, not particularly (= not very much).' ☊ particularly ☊
What method of payment do you prefer? ☊ payment ☊
What is she like as a person? ☊ person ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
They like to do business by phone/over the phone. ☊ phone ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
pill-popping (= the act of taking too many pills or using illegal drugs) ☊ pill ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
My favourite song was playing on the radio. ☊ play ☊
Can you explain that point again? ☊ point ☊
There are several possible explanations. ☊ possible ☊
to have sb in your power (= to be able to do what you like with sb) ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
prefer sth: 'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' ☊ prefer ☊
I much prefer jazz to rock music. ☊ prefer ☊
I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone. ☊ prefer ☊
A local firm is to be preferred. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer sth + adj.: I prefer my coffee black. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer to do sth: The donor prefers to remain anonymous. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer sb/sth to do sth: Would you prefer me to stay? ☊ prefer ☊
prefer doing sth: I prefer playing in defence. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
I can't say that I have any particular preference. ☊ preference ☊
a study of consumer preferences ☊ preference ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. ☊ pretend ☊
It's pretty hard to explain. ☊ pretty ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
drugs to stimulate the body's production of hormones ☊ production ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
When are you going to get a proper job? ☊ proper ☊
an impressive building with fine proportions ☊ proportion ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
I quite like opera. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
He really likes you. ☊ really ☊
'Did you enjoy the book?' 'Not really ' (= 'no' or 'not very much'). ☊ really ☊
relax with sth: When I get home from work I like to relax with the newspaper. ☊ relax ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
'What's the right time?' '10.37.' ☊ right ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
satisfy sb: Her explanation did not satisfy the teacher. ☊ satisfy ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
the screams of adoring fans ☊ scream ☊
Would you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat? (= on a plane) ☊ seat ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). ☊ shape ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
He likes to shop at the local market. ☊ shop ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
We have very similar interests. ☊ similar ☊
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. ☊ simply ☊
I do love it so. ☊ so ☊
It's not so much a hobby as a career (= more like a career than a hobby). ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
'I prefer the first version.' 'So do we.' ☊ so ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
I like to be on my own sometimes. ☊ sometimes ☊
'What sort of music do you like?' 'Oh, all sorts.' ☊ sort ☊
His explanation sounds reasonable to me. ☊ sound ☊
speak in sth: Would you prefer it if we spoke in German? ☊ speak ☊
What are your special interests? ☊ special ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
What's your favourite sport? ☊ sport ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
I enjoyed my stay in Prague. ☊ stay ☊
I'll explain it to you step by step. ☊ step ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
I like reading and stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
I like your style (= I like the way you do things). ☊ style ☊
Biology is my favourite subject. ☊ subject ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
suitable for sth/sb: This programme is not suitable for children. ☊ suitable ☊
a suitable place for a picnic ☊ suitable ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
Jo and I are very well suited. ☊ suited ☊
They were not suited to one another. ☊ suited ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
I don't like to hear children swearing. ☊ swear ☊
My parents always took an interest in my hobbies. ☊ take ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
There are trips to suit all tastes. ☊ taste ☊
I don't like the taste of olives. ☊ taste ☊
As far as I can tell, she's enjoying the course. ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ tell ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
It's a favourite game of theirs. ☊ theirs ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
There wasn't anyone who hadn't enjoyed themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. ☊ theory ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). ☊ thing ☊
I didn't think you liked sports. ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
She explained the thinking behind the campaign. ☊ thinking ☊
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. ☊ though ☊
thought of (sb/sth) doing sth: I don't like the thought of you walking home alone. ☊ thought ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
The baby loves bath time. ☊ time ☊
I like all kinds of music from opera to reggae. ☊ to ☊
I'll explain to you where everything goes. ☊ to ☊
I prefer walking to climbing. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
The leaflet explains how to apply for a place. ☊ to ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The President is out of tune with public opinion. ☊ be in/out of tune (with sb/sth) ☊
I love this type of book. ☊ type ☊
I love these types of books. ☊ type ☊
I love these type of books. ☊ type ☊
He hasn't got any hobbies—unless you call watching TV a hobby. ☊ unless ☊
She gave me an unlikely explanation for her behaviour. ☊ unlikely ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
I didn't use to like him much when we were at school. ☊ used to ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
'Do you like it?' 'Yeah, I do. Very much.' ☊ very ☊
walk sth: They love walking the moors. ☊ walk ☊
I like to have a walk in the evenings. ☊ walk ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
I enjoyed the movie but I thought the ending was very weak. ☊ weak ☊
I like to go out on a weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
They're welcome to stay here as long as they like. ☊ welcome ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
He liked her well enough (= to a reasonable degree) but he wasn't going to make a close friend of her. ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
What kind of music do you like? ☊ what ☊
What about you, Joe? Do you like football? ☊ what about...? ☊
Do whatever you like. ☊ whatever ☊
Sit wherever you like. ☊ wherever ☊
I'm going whether you like it or not. ☊ whether ☊
She loves to win an argument. ☊ win ☊
I prefer to see a woman doctor. ☊ woman ☊
work with sb/sth: Do you enjoy working with children? ☊ work ☊
I'd love a coffee. ☊ would ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
I like your dress. ☊ your ☊