通常 → ☊ 
thường 
often 
I am a normal / ordinary child. ☊ 
Tôi là một đứa trẻ bình thường. ☊ Common Phrases Is her cat normal? ☊ Con mèo của cô ấy có bình thường không? ☊ Adjectives 1 I buy a normal chair. ☊ Tôi mua một cái ghế bình thường. ☊ Adjectives 1 normal ☊ bình thường ☊ Adjectives 1 I am not normal. ☊ Tôi không bình thường. ☊ Adjectives 1 She usually smiles. ☊ Cô ấy thường xuyên cười. ☊ Frequency usually ☊ thường xuyên ☊ Frequency Her cats often eat fish. ☊ Những con mèo của cô ấy thường xuyên ăn cá. ☊ Frequency What time do you usually eat lunch? ☊ Bạn thường xuyên ăn bữa trưa lúc mấy giờ? ☊ Places She usually goes swimming at half past eight. ☊ Cô ấy thường xuyên đi bơi lúc tám giờ rưỡi. ☊ Places My uncle usually meets the co-workers in the library. ☊ Chú của tôi thường xuyên gặp các đồng nghiệp ở thư viện. ☊ People I usually watch this channel in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên xem kênh này vàobuổi tối. ☊ Communication The lawyers usually come to the court. ☊ Những luật sư thường xuyên đến toà án. ☊ Politics I usually play basketball after work. ☊ Tôi thường xuyên chơi bóng rổ sau khi làm việc. ☊ Sports My left arm is normal. ☊ Cánh tay bên trái của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical My brain is normal. ☊ Não của tôi bình thường. ☊ Medical Smart people usually study math well. ☊ Những người thông minh thường xuyên học môn toán tốt. ☊ Science I hear an unusual sound from the kitchen. ☊ Tôi nghe một âm thanh bất thường từ bếp. ☊ Adjectives 3 unusual ☊ bất thường ☊ Adjectives 3 We are civilians. ☊ Chúng tôi là những dân thường. ☊ History civilian ☊ dân thường ☊ History The fortune teller says we must make offerings usually. ☊ Thầy bói nói chúng tôi phải cúng thường xuyên. ☊ Paranormality I often have headaches. Tôi thường xuyên bị nhức đầu. * 059 like: thường → →
normalization ☊ bình thường hóa ☊ to normalize relations ☊ bình thường hóa bang giao ☊ to normalize relations ☊ bình thường hóa quan hệ ☊ completely normal ☊ bình thường hết ☊ not normally allowed ☊ bình thường không được phép ☊ normal (diplomatic) relations ☊ bình thường quan hệ ngoại giao ☊ to compensate for loss, damage ☊ bồi thường thiệt hại ☊ natural thing, normal thing ☊ chuyện thường tình ☊ constant vigilance ☊ cảnh giác thường xuyên ☊ (presented) for lay people ☊ dưới mắt thường nhân ☊ normal meeting, regular meeting ☊ họp thường lệ ☊ common sense, common course ☊ lẽ thường tình ☊ patron, maecenas, sponsor ☊ mạnh thường quân ☊ civilian target ☊ mục tiêu thường dân ☊ as normal, as usual ☊ như thường lệ ☊ as it is often called ☊ như thường được gọi ☊ private citizen ☊ phó thường dân ☊ everyday life ☊ sinh hoạt thường nhật ☊ permanent member ☊ thành viên thường trực ☊ regular practice ☊ thực hành thường xuyên ☊ normalization ☊ việc bình thường hóa ☊ everyday life ☊ đời sống thường nhật ☊ 
gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 
习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ 享受 ☊ xiǎngshòu gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ 习惯的 ☊ xíguàn de ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ 代替 ☊ dàitì verletzt sein ☊ bị thương ☊ 受伤 ☊ shòushāng unverletzt ☊ không bị thương ☊ 没受伤害 ☊ méiyǒu shòushāng jemanden belohnen ☊ thưởng ai đó ☊ 奖励某人 ☊ jiǎng lì mǒu rén häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ 经常的 ☊ jīng cháng de ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ 代替 ☊ dài tì verachten ☊ xem thường, khinh ☊ 藐视 ☊ miǎo shì sich verletzen ☊ bị thương ☊ 受伤 ☊ shòu shāng jemanden verletzen ☊ làm ai bị thương ☊ 使某人受伤 ☊ shǐ mǒu rén shòu shāng handeln, agieren ☊ thương lượng, mua bán ☊ 行动 ☊ xíng dòng lieb ☊ dễ thương ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kě ài de außergewöhnlich ☊ khác thường ☊ 不平常的 ☊ bù píng cháng de niedlich ☊ yêu kiều, dễ thương ☊ 可爱的 ☊ kě ài de etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ 享受某事 ☊ xiǎng shòu mǒu shì regelmäßig ☊ thường kỳ ☊ 定期的 ☊ dìng qī de loben ☊ thưởng ☊ 表扬 ☊ biǎo yáng zivil ☊ thường dân ☊ 公民的 ☊ gōng mín de abwertend ☊ có tính hạ thấp, xem thường ☊ 贬低的， 轻蔑的 ☊ biǎndī de, qīngmìe de alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ 日常的 ☊ rìcháng de jemanden entschädigen ☊ bồi thường cho ai đó ☊ 赔偿某人 ☊ péicháng mǒurén eigenwillig, bizarr ☊ bướng bỉnh, khác thường ☊ 执拗的 ☊ zhìniù de übermenschlich ☊ phi thường, siêu phàm ☊ 超人的 ☊ chāorén de um jemanden trauern ☊ thương xót ai đó ☊ 哀悼某人 ☊ āidào mǒurén gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊ genießen ☊ thưởng thức ☊ ☊ der Krankenwagen ☊ xe cứu thương ☊ ☊ gewöhnlich ☊ bình thường, thông thường ☊ ☊ verletzt sein ☊ bị thương ☊ ☊ unverletzt ☊ không bị thương ☊ ☊ die Verletzung ☊ bị thương ☊ ☊ die Wunde ☊ vết thương ☊ ☊ die Haftpflichtversicherung ☊ bảo hiểm bồi thường ☊ ☊ jemanden belohnen ☊ thưởng ai đó ☊ ☊ häufig ☊ thường, thường xuyên ☊ ☊ ersetzen ☊ thay thế, bồi thường ☊ ☊ verachten ☊ xem thường, khinh ☊ ☊ die Belohnung ☊ thưởng ☊ ☊ sich verletzen ☊ bị thương ☊ ☊ jemanden verletzen ☊ làm ai bị thương ☊ ☊ die Wunde verbinden ☊ băng bó vết thương ☊ ☊ handeln, agieren ☊ thương lượng, mua bán ☊ ☊ lieb ☊ dễ thương ☊ ☊ außergewöhnlich ☊ khác thường ☊ ☊ niedlich ☊ yêu kiều, dễ thương ☊ ☊ etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ ☊ regelmäßig ☊ thường kỳ ☊ ☊ loben ☊ thưởng ☊ ☊ zivil ☊ thường dân ☊ ☊ abwertend ☊ có tính hạ thấp, xem thường ☊ ☊ alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ ☊ der Sanitäter ☊ nhân viên cứu thương ☊ ☊ die Abfindung ☊ tiền bồi thường khi bị nghỉ việc ☊ ☊ jemanden entschädigen ☊ bồi thường cho ai đó ☊ ☊ die Entschädigung ☊ sự bồi thường ☊ ☊ der Genießer ☊ người sành ăn, người thưởng thức ☊ ☊ das Efeu ☊ dây thường xuân ☊ ☊ der Genuss ☊ sự thưởng thức ☊ ☊ eigenwillig, bizarr ☊ bướng bỉnh, khác thường ☊ ☊ übermenschlich ☊ phi thường, siêu phàm ☊ ☊ der Typhus ☊ bệnh thương hàn ☊ ☊ um jemanden trauern ☊ thương xót ai đó ☊ ☊ die Trauer ☊ sự thương tiếc ☊ ☊ Ich esse nicht sehr häufig Fleisch. ☊ Anh không có ăn thịt thường. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 85) Weißt du, ich arbeite in einem Büro und esse deshalb meistens leichte Gerichte. ☊ Em biết không, anh làm việc ở văn phòng và vì vậy thường ăn những món nhẹ. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 86) Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217) Es sieht wie ein Unfall aus, weil dort viele Krankenwagen sind und die Polizei dort ist. ☊ Có lẽ là một vụ tai nạn, có nhiều xe cứu thương và cảnh sát ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 223) Nein, es ist langweilig. Versuche dieses blaue Hemd, das wird dir stehen. ☊ Không, nó trông thường quá. Anh thử cái áo sơ mi xanh này đi, sẽ hợp với anh hơn. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 260) Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431) Sind Sie verletzt? ☊ Ông cũng bị thương à? ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 432) Nein, ich bin unverletzt. Ich stehe nur unter Schock. ☊ Không, tôi không bị thương. Chỉ bị sốc thôi. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 433) Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454) Normalerweise geht sie zum Spielplatz mit ihnen, aber heute regnet es, also bleibt sie zu Hause. ☊ Bình thường thì cô ấy cùng lũ trẻ đến sân chơi, nhưng hôm nay trời mưa, nên cô ấy ở nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 485) Die Tante war immer so stolz, weil sie normalerweise nie kocht, nur an Weihnachten. ☊ Cô luôn tự hào, vì bình thường cô không bao giờ nấu ăn, ngoại trừ vào dịp lễ giáng sinh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 573) 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) 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) Sie genießen die Fahrt durchs Gebirge. ☊ Họ thưởng thức cuộc du ngoạn qua những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 730) 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 diese Jahreszeit hat die Sonne sogar richtig oft geschienen. ☊ Vào mùa này mặt trời chiếu thậm chí thật thường xuyên. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 784) Herzliche Grüße aus den Bergen. ☊ Chào yêu thương từ những dãy núi. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 788) 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) Du bist ja verletzt! Was ist passiert? ☊ Anh bị thương! Chuyện gì đã xảy ra? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 871) 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) Das Parlament wird regelmäßig neu gewählt. ☊ Nghị viện được bầu cử mới thường kỳ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1152) Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165) 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) Am Wochenende fahre ich immer in die Berge zum Wandern. ☊ Cuối tuần tôi thường đi leo núi. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1521) Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878) Wie sieht es mit Bonuszahlungen aus? ☊ Việc thanh toán tiền thưởng sẽ thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1969) Willkommen zu unserer alljährlichen Produktpräsentation. ☊ Hân hạnh chào đón quý vị tới buổi giới thiệu sản phẩm thường niên của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2091) Dieses Produkt ist im Angebot: Es kostet jetzt nur noch die Hälfte. ☊ Sản phẩm này đang có khuyến mại, giá bán còn một nửa so với giá bán bình thường. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2250) Normalerweise beschwere ich mich nicht, aber in diesem Fall muss ich. ☊ Bình thường tôi không bao giờ khiếu nại, nhưng trong trường hợp này tôi bắt buộc phải làm. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2465) it is accepted that...: It is generally accepted that people are motivated by success. ☊ accept ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
be admitted to be, have, etc. sth: The appointment is now generally admitted to have been a mistake. ☊ admit ☊
advise that...: They advise that a passport be carried with you at all times. ☊ advise ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
agreement with sb: They have a free trade agreement with Australia. ☊ agreement ☊
Many civilians died as a result of allied bombing. ☊ allied ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
the ambulance service ☊ ambulance ☊
ambulance staff ☊ ambulance ☊
Call an ambulance! ☊ ambulance ☊
The photo was taken from an unusual angle. ☊ angle ☊
Some senators reacted angrily to the President's remarks. ☊ angrily ☊
anticlimax ☊ anti- ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
She's happy with her unusual living arrangements. ☊ arrangement ☊
I often get asked that! ☊ ask ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
Do you belong to any professional or trade associations? ☊ association ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
the Housing Design Award ☊ award ☊
award for sth: to win/receive/get an award for sth ☊ award ☊
He was awarded damages of £50 000. ☊ award ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
'Ambulance' is written backwards so you can read it in the mirror. ☊ backwards ☊
badly damaged/injured/hurt ☊ badly ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
Don't bandage the wound too tightly. ☊ bandage ☊
His injured leg was all bandaged up. ☊ bandage ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ barrier ☊
on a regular/permanent/part-time/temporary basis ☊ basis ☊
a legal battle for compensation ☊ battle ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
He is in a much better mood than usual. ☊ better ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
I usually go to work by bike. ☊ bike ☊
to draw blood (= to wound a person so that they lose blood) ☊ blood ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
extensive bomb damage ☊ bomb ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
The older boys at school used to tease him. ☊ boy ☊
damage to the brain ☊ brain ☊
You pay less for the supermarket's own brand. ☊ brand ☊
You pay less for the store brand. ☊ brand ☊
brand loyalty (= the tendency of customers to continue buying the same brand) ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
the leading brand of detergent ☊ brand ☊
break sth: a broken night's sleep (= a night during which you often wake up) ☊ break ☊
Retirement usually brings with it a massive drop in income. ☊ bring ☊
bullet wounds ☊ bullet ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
They were busy enjoying themselves at the party. ☊ busy ☊
call sb/sth: to call the fire department/the police/a doctor/an ambulance ☊ call ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
a severe case of typhoid ☊ case ☊
I'm constantly strapped for cash (= without enough money). ☊ cash ☊
the Senate/House chamber ☊ chamber ☊
chat (to/with sb): My kids spend hours chatting on the phone to their friends. ☊ chat ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
You're not your usual cheerful self today. ☊ cheerful ☊
How often do you go to church? ☊ church ☊
I used to go to the cinema every week. ☊ cinema ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
a claim for £2 000 ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
a three per cent pay claim ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
clap sb/sth: Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize. ☊ clap ☊
to clean a wound ☊ clean ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
the cloth industry/trade ☊ cloth ☊
What an unusual combination of flavours! ☊ combination ☊
the commercial heart of the city ☊ commercial ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
The movie was not a commercial success (= did not make money). ☊ commercial ☊
commercial baby foods ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
the common garden frog ☊ common ☊
Shakespeare's work was popular among the common people in his day. ☊ common ☊
In most people's eyes she was nothing more than a common criminal. ☊ common ☊
Christopher is commonly known as Kit. ☊ commonly ☊
commonly held opinions ☊ commonly ☊
We are in regular communication by email. ☊ communication ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
People often lose confidence when they are criticized. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
This award is considered (to be) a great honour. ☊ consider ☊
consider sb/sth to do sth: He's generally considered to have the finest tenor voice in the country. ☊ consider ☊
economic/commercial/environmental/practical considerations ☊ consideration ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
conventional behaviour/morality ☊ conventional ☊
She's very conventional in her views. ☊ conventional ☊
conventional medicine ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
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 crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
They know me—I'm a regular customer. ☊ customer ☊
I usually cycle home through the park. ☊ cycle ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
brain/liver etc. damage ☊ damage ☊
There was something, dare I say it, a little unusual about him. ☊ dare ☊
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. ☊ deal with sth ☊
A deal was struck after lengthy negotiations. ☊ deal ☊
We see them a great deal (= often). ☊ deal ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
How deep is the wound? ☊ deep ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
the depth of a cut/wound/crack ☊ depth ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
The child is developing normally. ☊ develop ☊
a commercial/business/housing development ☊ development ☊
Do you keep a diary (= write one regularly)? ☊ diary ☊
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) ☊ diet ☊
People often give very different accounts of the same event. ☊ different ☊
He's got a dirty mind (= he often thinks about sex). ☊ dirty ☊
a discount shop (= one that regularly sells goods at reduced prices) ☊ discount ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
She took to drink (= often drank too much alcohol) after her marriage broke up. ☊ drink ☊
a bus/train/ambulance/taxi driver ☊ driver ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
a regular drum beat ☊ drum ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape (with sth): I was lucky to escape with minor injuries. ☊ escape ☊
The new treaty establishes a free trade zone. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
What do you usually do in the evening? ☊ evening ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule (= it is unusual). ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
an enjoyable/exciting/unusual/unforgettable, etc. experience ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
explain that...: I explained that an ambulance would be coming soon. ☊ explain ☊
300 people were injured in the explosion. ☊ explosion ☊
express yourself: Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. ☊ express ☊
She suffered extensive injuries in the accident. ☊ extensive ☊
It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party. ☊ extraordinary ☊
What an extraordinary thing to say! ☊ extraordinary ☊
The president took the extraordinary step of apologizing publicly for his behaviour! ☊ extraordinary ☊
an extraordinary achievement ☊ extraordinary ☊
She was a truly extraordinary woman. ☊ extraordinary ☊
They went to extraordinary lengths to explain their behaviour. ☊ extraordinary ☊
Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on marriage. ☊ fact ☊
I go jogging fairly regularly. ☊ fairly ☊
She was rewarded for her 40 years' faithful service with the company. ☊ faithful ☊
They were injured by falling rocks. ☊ fall ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. ☊ fellow ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
the latest trade/sales/unemployment, etc. figures ☊ figure ☊
These thatched roofs frequently catch fire (= start to burn). ☊ fire ☊
It is now firmly established as one of the leading brands in the country. ☊ firmly ☊
They often go fishing. ☊ fishing ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
flood sb with sth: The words flooded him with self-pity. ☊ flood ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
The nurse hung a chart at the foot of the bed (= the part of the bed where your feet normally are when you are lying in it). ☊ foot ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
He didn't answer for fear of hurting her. ☊ for ☊
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade ☊ foreign ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
He is a frequent visitor to this country. ☊ frequent ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
How frequent is this word (= how often does it occur in the language)? ☊ frequent ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
less frequented roads ☊ frequent ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
We didn't mean to hurt him. It was just a bit of fun. ☊ fun ☊
It's not funny! Someone could have been hurt. ☊ funny ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
As a general rule (= usually) he did what he could to be helpful. ☊ general ☊
This opinion is common among the general population (= ordinary people). ☊ general ☊
It is now generally accepted that... ☊ generally ☊
I generally get up at six. ☊ generally ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
I usually get the bus to work. ☊ get ☊
She gets (= often suffers from) really bad headaches. ☊ get ☊
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We don't usually give presents to people at work. ☊ give ☊
Do you go to church (= regularly attend church services)? ☊ go ☊
Disease often goes with poverty. ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
She often goes around barefoot. ☊ go around/round ☊
I swear by Almighty God that the evidence I shall give... (= in a court of law) ☊ god ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
She often wears her hair loose. ☊ hair ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
The sale was handled by Adams Commercial. ☊ handle ☊
The driver suffered head injuries. ☊ head ☊
It took a long time for the wounds to heal. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
She hurt herself. ☊ herself ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
I often think about my friends back home. ☊ home ☊
Old people prefer to stay in their own homes. ☊ home ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
The injured were rushed to (the) hospital in an ambulance. ☊ hospital ☊
Most people in this kind of job tend to work long hours. ☊ hour ☊
This is the only place to get a drink after hours (= after the normal closing time for pubs). ☊ hour ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
Alice was in a tearing hurry as usual. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Did you hurt yourself? ☊ hurt ☊
Stop it. You're hurting me. ☊ hurt ☊
My back is really hurting me today. ☊ hurt ☊
Strong light hurts my eyes. ☊ hurt ☊
My shoes hurt—they're too tight. ☊ hurt ☊
Ouch! That hurt! ☊ hurt ☊
hurt sb/sth: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you. ☊ hurt ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
it hurts (sb) to do sth: It hurt me to think that he would lie to me. ☊ hurt ☊
None of the passengers were badly hurt. ☊ hurt ☊
She was deeply hurt that she had not been invited. ☊ hurt ☊
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ☊ ill ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was often known by his initials JFK. ☊ initial ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. ☊ injure ☊
She injured herself during training. ☊ injure ☊
This could seriously injure the company's reputation. ☊ injure ☊
an injured leg ☊ injured ☊
Luckily, she isn't injured. ☊ injured ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
injured pride ☊ injured ☊
serious injury/injuries ☊ injury ☊
minor injuries ☊ injury ☊
to sustain injuries/an injury ☊ injury ☊
to escape injury ☊ injury ☊
The passengers escaped with only minor injuries. ☊ injury ☊
injury (to sb/sth): injury to the head ☊ injury ☊
a head injury ☊ injury ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
insurance premiums (= the regular payments made for insurance) ☊ insurance ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
He didn't even have the intelligence to call for an ambulance. ☊ intelligence ☊
internal organs/injuries ☊ internal ☊
internal affairs/trade/markets ☊ internal ☊
international trade/law/sport ☊ international ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
She usually writes about environmental issues. ☊ issue ☊
Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives. ☊ jealous ☊
They often make jokes at each other's expense. ☊ joke ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
unusually large price jumps ☊ jump ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
It was just an ordinary day. ☊ just ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
a knee injury ☊ knee ☊
The drug is commonly known as Ecstasy. ☊ know ☊
She's not usually lacking in confidence. ☊ lacking ☊
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. ☊ large ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
The snake usually reaches a length of 100 cm. ☊ length ☊
link (with sth): to establish trade links with Asia ☊ link ☊
Where do these plates live (= where are they usually kept)? ☊ live ☊
a strategy based on sound commercial logic ☊ logic ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
She usually wears long skirts. ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
She usually wears her hair loose. ☊ loose ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
How lovely to see you! ☊ lovely ☊
Yogurt is usually very low in fat. ☊ low ☊
By sheer luck nobody was hurt in the explosion. ☊ luck ☊
Check regularly for new mail. ☊ mail ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
a market town (= a town in Britain where a regular market is or was held) ☊ market ☊
Words often have several meanings. ☊ meaning ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
The pills might have helped him, if only he'd taken them regularly. ☊ might ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
minor injuries ☊ minor ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
The rebels were responsible for the mass murder of 400 civilians. ☊ murder ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
The crisis had a negative effect on trade. ☊ negative ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
quite/perfectly (= completely) normal ☊ normal ☊
Her temperature is normal. ☊ normal ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
He should be able to lead a perfectly normal life. ☊ normal ☊
In the normal course of events I wouldn't go to that part of town. ☊ normal ☊
We are open during normal office hours. ☊ normal ☊
It is normal practice to inform somebody if you want to leave early. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
above/below normal ☊ normal ☊
Things soon returned to normal. ☊ normal ☊
I'm not normally allowed to stay out late. ☊ normally ☊
It's normally much warmer than this in July. ☊ normally ☊
It normally takes 20 minutes to get there. ☊ normally ☊
Her heart is beating normally. ☊ normally ☊
Just try to behave normally. ☊ normally ☊
Normally, the letter would not have come to my notice (= I would not have known about it). ☊ notice ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
We would often have a walk of an evening. ☊ of ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
They are offering a reward for the return of their cat. ☊ offer ☊
We often go there. ☊ often ☊
I've often wondered what happened to him. ☊ often ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ often ☊
I see her quite often. ☊ often ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We should meet for lunch more often. ☊ often ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
Old houses are often damp. ☊ often ☊
People are often afraid of things they don't understand. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
She tested us on irregular verbs. ☊ on ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
The window looked out onto the terrace. ☊ onto ☊
an open wound (= with no skin covering it) ☊ open ☊
Regular servicing guarantees the smooth operation of the engine. ☊ operation ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
an ordinary sort of day ☊ ordinary ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
ordinary people like you and me ☊ ordinary ☊
This was no ordinary meeting. ☊ ordinary ☊
The meal was very ordinary. ☊ ordinary ☊
We've often thought of going there ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
a trading partner ☊ partner ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
Everyone blamed me as per usual. ☊ as per normal/usual ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
permanent staff ☊ permanent ☊
The stroke left his right side permanently damaged. ☊ permanently ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
I could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
He had no pity for her. ☊ pity ☊
a look/feeling/surge of pity ☊ pity ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
I beg you to have pity on him. ☊ pity ☊
I don't want your pity. ☊ pity ☊
What a pity that she didn't tell me earlier. ☊ pity ☊
a pity (to do sth): It seems a pity to waste this food. ☊ pity ☊
He can usually be contacted at his place of work. ☊ place ☊
He was unable to come to the ceremony, but he sent his son to accept the award in his place. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
Write on plain paper (= without lines). ☊ plain ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
Blood was pouring from the wound. ☊ pour ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
practise (sth) on sb/sth: He usually wants to practise his English on me. ☊ practise ☊
business/commercial/industrial premises ☊ premises ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time. ☊ prepared ☊
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. ☊ presence ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
Check the tyre pressure (= the amount of air in a tyre) regularly. ☊ pressure ☊
Her pride was hurt. ☊ pride ☊
the printing trade ☊ printing ☊
There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. ☊ prize ☊
I won £500 in prize money. ☊ prize ☊
Win a car in our grand prize draw! ☊ prize ☊
to follow normal/standard/accepted procedure ☊ procedure ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
It's a normal part of the learning process. ☊ process ☊
promise (to do sth): She kept her promise to visit her aunt regularly. ☊ promise ☊
The proportion of regular smokers increases with age. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
She proudly displayed her prize. ☊ proudly ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
Put that knife down before you hurt somebody! ☊ put sth down ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
race sb/sth + adv./prep.: The injured man was raced to the hospital. ☊ race ☊
rank sb/sth as sth: Voters regularly rank education as being more important than defence. ☊ rank ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
to receive severe injuries ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
He received the award in recognition of his success over the past year. ☊ recognition ☊
She often wears red. ☊ red ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
Do you want regular or diet cola? ☊ regular ☊
I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. ☊ regular ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
Regular or large fries? ☊ regular ☊
a regular income ☊ regular ☊
She couldn't find any regular employment. ☊ regular ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ☊ regular ☊
On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. ☊ regular ☊
It's important to follow the regular procedure. ☊ regular ☊
Do you take regular exercise? ☊ regular ☊
Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. ☊ regular ☊
our regular customers ☊ regular ☊
regular offenders (= against the law) ☊ regular ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
regular breathing ☊ regular ☊
a regular pulse/heartbeat ☊ regular ☊
There is a regular bus service to the airport. ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The equipment is checked on a regular basis. ☊ regular ☊
She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
I go there quite regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
a casual remark that led to a major discovery ☊ remark ☊
be remarked on: The similarities between the two have often been remarked on. ☊ remark ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ removal ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
reply that...: The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment. ☊ reply ☊
Tom's our resident expert (= our own expert) on foreign movies. ☊ resident ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
She died as a result of her injuries. ☊ result ☊
Susan is going to take early retirement (= retire before the usual age). ☊ retirement ☊
Train services have returned to normal after the strike. ☊ return ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
a financial reward ☊ reward ☊
reward (for sth/for doing sth): a reward for good behaviour ☊ reward ☊
You deserve a reward for being so helpful. ☊ reward ☊
Winning the match was just reward for the effort the team had made. ☊ reward ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
A £100 reward has been offered for the return of the necklace. ☊ reward ☊
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 ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb/sth: Our patience was finally rewarded. ☊ reward ☊
After a steep climb you will be rewarded by magnificent views from the summit. ☊ reward ☊
abnormal heart rhythms ☊ rhythm ☊
How often do you go riding? ☊ ride ☊
He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal). ☊ right ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
The fault was discovered during a routine check. ☊ routine ☊
He died of a heart attack during a routine operation. ☊ routine ☊
a routine job ☊ routine ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
I often go running before work. ☊ run ☊
Ambulances rushed the injured to the hospital. ☊ rush ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
Do you go sailing often? ☊ sail ☊
There are several brands and they're not all the same. ☊ same ☊
He gave me five dollars, same as usual. ☊ same ☊
Save data frequently. ☊ save ☊
save sb from doing sth: The prize money saved her from having to find a job. ☊ save ☊
It's only a scratch (= a very slight injury). ☊ scratch ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
She was dismissed for revealing trade secrets. ☊ secret ☊
the security of a loving family life ☊ security ☊
He's not his usual happy self this morning. ☊ self ☊
a member of the Senate ☊ senate ☊
a Senate committee ☊ senate ☊
Senator McCarthy ☊ senator ☊
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009. ☊ senator ☊
Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses. ☊ senior ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
to be seriously ill/injured ☊ seriously ☊
the ambulance/bus/telephone, etc. service ☊ service ☊
Several more people than usual came to the meeting. ☊ several ☊
His injuries are severe. ☊ severe ☊
The victim suffered severe brain damage. ☊ severe ☊
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
He isn't seriously injured but he is in (a state of) shock. ☊ shock ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
She usually sings in the shower. ☊ sing ☊
a skilled engineer/negotiator/craftsman ☊ skilled ☊
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. ☊ socially ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
People tend to work hard at this stage of life. ☊ stage ☊
the sting of salt in a wound ☊ sting ☊
It is important to carry out regular stock checks. ☊ stock ☊
Stop it! You're hurting me. ☊ stop ☊
A stream of blood flowed from the wound. ☊ stream ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
Stress is often a factor in the development of long-term sickness. ☊ stress ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
substitute sb/sth: Beckham was substituted in the second half after a knee injury (= somebody else played instead of Beckham in the second half). ☊ substitute ☊
Blue suits you. You should wear it more often. ☊ suit ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
Did it hurt? Sure it hurt. ☊ sure ☊
Of the six people injured in the crash, only two survived. ☊ survive ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
Women tend to live longer than men. ☊ tend ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
He had suffered terrible injuries. ☊ terrible ☊
I'm terribly sorry—did I hurt you? ☊ terribly ☊
test (on sth): a test on irregular verbs ☊ test ☊
test sth: Test your brakes regularly. ☊ test ☊
test sth for sth: The water is regularly tested for purity. ☊ test ☊
I'm usually out during the day. ☊ the ☊
How often do you go to the theatre? ☊ theatre ☊
They seemed to be enjoying themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
Anne was fond of Tim, though he often annoyed her. ☊ though ☊
His injuries will take a long time to heal. ☊ time ☊
They say that time heals all wounds. ☊ time ☊
She leaves the lights on all the time. ☊ all the time, the whole time ☊
The ambulance got there just in time (= to save sb's life). ☊ in time (for sth/to do sth) ☊
Accidents like this happen all too (= much too) often. ☊ too ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) ☊ twisted ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week. ☊ typically ☊
Mothers typically worry about their children. ☊ typically ☊
Typically, she couldn't find her keys. ☊ typically ☊
He was typically modest about his achievements. ☊ typically ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Thirteen is often considered an unlucky number. ☊ unlucky ☊
It's unusual for the trees to flower so early. ☊ unusual ☊
She has a very unusual name. ☊ unusual ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
an unusual colour ☊ unusual ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
an unusually cold winter ☊ unusually ☊
The turnout was unusually low. ☊ unusually ☊
Unusually for him, he wore a tie. ☊ unusually ☊
The country was drawn unwillingly into the war. ☊ unwillingly ☊
a member of the upper middle class ☊ upper ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
He came home later than usual. ☊ usual ☊
She sat in her usual seat at the back. ☊ usual ☊
He didn't sound like his usual happy self. ☊ usual ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
Steve, as usual, was the last to arrive. ☊ as usual ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
I'm usually home by 6 o'clock. ☊ usually ☊
We usually go by car. ☊ usually ☊
How long does the journey usually take? ☊ usually ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
The value of regular exercise should not be underestimated. ☊ value ☊
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000. ☊ value ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
to have good/perfect/poor/blurred/normal vision ☊ vision ☊
She's a frequent visitor to the US. ☊ visitor ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
a trade war ☊ war ☊
a gentle shampoo for frequent washing ☊ washing ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
Owls usually swallow their prey whole (= without chewing it). ☊ whole ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
wind sth forward/back: He wound the tape back to the beginning. ☊ wind ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
words of love ☊ word ☊
I work out regularly to keep fit. ☊ work out ☊
temporary/part-time/casual workers ☊ worker ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
a leg/head, etc. wound ☊ wound ☊
a bullet/knife/gunshot/stab wound ☊ wound ☊
an old war wound ☊ wound ☊
The nurse cleaned the wound. ☊ wound ☊
The wound healed slowly. ☊ wound ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
After a serious argument, it can take some time for the wounds to heal. ☊ wound ☊
Seeing him again opened up old wounds. ☊ wound ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
wounded soldiers ☊ wounded ☊
seriously wounded ☊ wounded ☊
There were 79 killed and 230 wounded. ☊ wounded ☊
Have you hurt yourself? ☊ yourself ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
Enjoy yourselves! ☊ yourself ☊