abuse 
滥用 ☊ → 虐待 ☊ → ☊ → 
abuse 
แก้ตัว ☊ gaaeF dtuaaM 
cause ☊ 
dùng 
应用 
Anwendung 
mouse ☊ 
chuột ☊ Animals 1 Cat and mouse ☊ Mèo và chuột ☊ Animals 1 pants / trousers ☊ quần ☊ Clothing your trousers ☊ Quần của bạn ☊ Clothing The cat sees the mouse. ☊ Con mèo thấy con chuột. ☊ Verbs 1 I use sugar. ☊ Tôi dùng đường. ☊ Verbs 1 You use my skirt. ☊ Bạn dùng chiếc váy của tôi. ☊ Verbs 1 They do not know how to use it. ☊ Họ không biết dùng nó. ☊ Verbs 1 Do you use the Vietnamese dictionary? ☊ ☊ Questions 2 A pair of dark blue trousers ☊ ☊ Colors She uses a big glass. ☊ Cô ấy dùng một cái ly lớn. ☊ Adjectives 1 I do not laugh because I am happy. I am happy because I laugh. ☊ ☊ Adjectives 1 I love him because he is honest. ☊ Tôi yêu anh ấy vì anh ấy trung thực. ☊ Adjectives 1 I smile, because you smile. ☊ Tôi cười bởi vì bạn cười. ☊ Conjunctions I learn Vietnamese because I like Vietnamese women. ☊ Tôi học tiếng Việt bởi vì tôi thích phụ nữ Việt Nam. ☊ Conjunctions What do you use the spoon for? ☊ Bạn dùng cái muỗng để làm gì? ☊ Conjunctions She is very flexible, because she is a secretary. ☊ Cô ấy rất linh hoạt vì cô ấy là một thư ký. ☊ Attributes My parents punish me because I do not work. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi trừng phạt tôi vì tôi không làm việc. ☊ Verbs 2.5 The farmer uses many sickles. ☊ Người nông dân dùng nhiều cái liềm. ☊ Objects 2 He buys a watch. However, he does not use it. ☊ Anh ấy mua một cái đồng hồ. Tuynhiên, anh ấy không dùng nó. ☊ Conjunctions 2 house ☊ nhà ☊ Places my house ☊ Ngôi nhà của tôi ☊ Places The children like to go to the museum. ☊ Những đứa trẻ thích đi đến bảo tàng. ☊ Places This is the cultural and traditional museum. ☊ Đây là bảo tàng văn hoá và truyền thống. ☊ Places museum ☊ bảo tàng ☊ Places The child used to learn English. ☊ Đứa trẻ đã từng học tiếng Anh. ☊ Past She used to be my friend. ☊ Cô ấy đã từng là bạn của tôi. ☊ Past used to ☊ đã từng ☊ Past They are rich because they export gold. ☊ Họ giàu vì họ xuất khẩu vàng. ☊ Verbs 3 We wait for the women patiently because they are very slow. ☊ Chúng tôi kiên nhẫn đợi những người phụ nữ vì họ rất chậm. ☊ Verbs 3 We use the knowledge from this course to write a report. ☊ Chúng tôi dùng kiến thức từ khoá học này để viết một báo cáo. ☊ Education They cannot use this system. ☊ Họ không thể dùng hệ thống này. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 He uses many accounts. ☊ Anh ấy dùng nhiều tài khoản. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 He uses many kinds of fans. ☊ Anh ấy bán nhiều loại quạt. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 She will fail, because she invested in their bakery. ☊ Cô ấy sẽ thất bại bởi vì cô ấy đã đầu tư vào tiệm bánh của họ. ☊ Verbs 4 You should not touch anything in the museum. ☊ Bạn không nên chạm vào bất kỳ cái gì trong bảo tàng. ☊ Verbs 4 The journalist uses many social networks to work. ☊ Nhà báo dùng nhiều mạng xã hội để làm việc. ☊ Communication Which search engine does he use? ☊ Anh ấy dùng công cụ tìm kiếm nào? ☊ Communication Her house is next to this river. ☊ Nhà của cô ấy ở bên cạnh con sông này. ☊ Nature I used to be a slave of love. ☊ Tôi đã từng là một nô lệ của tình yêu. ☊ Miscellaneous used to ☊ đã từng ☊ Miscellaneous There is a coconut tree behind my house. ☊ Có một cây dừa phía sau ngôi nhà của tôi. ☊ Miscellaneous I receive a scholarship, because my father is a politician. ☊ Tôi nhận được học bổng vì bố của tôi là một chính trị gia. ☊ Politics The President used to be the mayor of this city. ☊ Tổng thống đã từng là thị trưởng của thành phố này. ☊ Politics What is the cause of violence? ☊ Nguyên nhân của bạo lực là gì? ☊ Politics cause ☊ Nguyên nhân ☊ Politics My grandfather used to be a professional high jump athlete. ☊ Ông của tôi đã từng là một vậnđộng viên nhảy cao chuyên nghiệp. ☊ Sports He loves her only because of personal benefit. ☊ Anh ấy yêu cô ấy chỉ vì lợi ích cán hân. ☊ Abstract Objects 2 There are many famous museums here. ☊ Có nhiều viện bảo tàng nổi tiếng ở đây. ☊ Classifiers 2 I used to be a hairdresser. ☊ Tôi đã từng là một thợ làm tóc. ☊ Jobs 2 Bird flu is a dangerous plague, because it spreads very fast. ☊ Cảm cúm gà là một dịch bệnh nguy hiểm vì nó lây lan rất nhanh. ☊ Medical I use two dollars to buy a cake. ☊ Tôi dùng hai đô la để mua một cái bánh. ☊ Economics That corporation goes bankrupt because of too uch corruption. ☊ Tập đoàn đó phá sản vì quá nhiều tham nhũng. ☊ Economics I will buy a spacecraft and use it to fly to Neptune. ☊ Tôi sẽ mua một chiếc tàu vũ trụ và dùng nó để bay đến Sao Hải Vương. ☊ Astronomy This house is very spacious. ☊ Cái nhà này rất rộng. ☊ Adjectives 3 Jealousy is the main cause. ☊ Sự ghen tị là nguyên nhân chính. ☊ Adjectives 3 I feel very proud because Ihave a wonderful mother. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy rất tự hào vì tôi cómột người mẹ tuyệt vời. ☊ Adjectives 3 Someone wore my trousers and I do not accept this. ☊ Một ai đó đã mặc quần của tôi và tôi không chấp nhận điều này. ☊ Verbs 5 My father planted two trees behind the house. ☊ Bố của tôi đã trồng hai cái cây ở phía sau nhà. ☊ Verbs 5 She declares the house is hers. ☊ Cô ấy tuyên bố ngôi nhà là của cô ấy. ☊ Verbs 5 use and improve ☊ Sử dụng và cải thiện. ☊ Verbs 5 She does not know how to use the computer. ☊ Họ không biết sử dụng máy tính như thế nào. ☊ Verbs 5 use ☊ Sử dụng ☊ Verbs 5 Saigon used to be the capital of South Vietnam. ☊ Sài Gòn đã từng là thủ đô của Nam Việt Nam. ☊ History However, many people criticize Confucianism because it is not suitable wit ☊ Tuy nhiên, nhiều người chỉ trích đạo Khổng vì nó không phù hợp với xã hội hiện đại. ☊ History Their ancestors used to live in Europe. ☊ Tổ tiên của họ đã từng sống ở châu Âu. ☊ History The ancient Egyptians used to worship cats. ☊ Người Ai Cập cổ đã từng thờ những con mèo. ☊ History The inequality in colonial society is the cause of the revolution. ☊ Sự bất bình đẳng trong xã hội thuộc địa là nguyên nhân của cách mạng. ☊ History Vietnam used to be a French colony. ☊ Việt Nam đã từng là một thuộc địa Pháp. ☊ History I used to be a refugee. ☊ Tôi đã từng là một người tị nạn. ☊ History Is your house built on a solid foundation? ☊ Nhà của bạn có được xây dựng trên một nền tảng vững chắc không? ☊ Abstract Objects 3 Education is the most powerful weapon that we can use to change the world. ☊ Giáo dục là vũ khí mạnh nhất mà chúng ta có thể sử dụng để thay đổi thế giới. ☊ Military He used to be a guerrilla. ☊ Anh ấy đã từng là một du kích. ☊ Military He used magic to kill the greedy king. ☊ Anh ấy đã dùng phép thuật để giết vị vua tham lam. ☊ Paranormality He believes he used to be a king in the previous incarnation. ☊ Anh ấy tin anh ấy đã từng là một vị vua ở kiếp trước. ☊ Paranormality This house is everything that I have. ☊ Căn nhà này là mọi thứ mà tôi có. ☊ Classifier 3.1 CF (house, room) ☊ Căn ☊ Classifier 3.1 They postpone the travel because one person is sick. ☊ Họ hoãn chuyến du lịch vì một ngườibị bệnh. ☊ Classifier 3.1 I am sad because she is displeased. ☊ Tôi buồn vì cô ấy bực bội. ☊ Reduplicative Words They used to do business in China and Japan. ☊ Họ đã từng làm ăn ở Trung Quốc và Nhật. ☊ Informal Expressions He is broke because his wife took all his money. ☊ Anh ấy bị viêm màng túi vì vợ anh ấy đã lấy tất cả tiền của anh ấy. ☊ Informal Expressions I am very sad because of being broke. ☊ Tôi đang rất buồn vì bị viêm màng túi. ☊ Informal Expressions They have to go to jail, because their comany evades tax. ☊ Họ phải bóc lịch vì công ty của họ trốn thuế. ☊ Informal Expressions He passed away because of cancer. ☊ Anh ấy đã qua đời vì bệnh ung thư. ☊ Informal Expressions Those children are joyful because of you. ☊ Những đứa trẻ đó hân hoan vì bạn. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 like: use → →
What can we use as evidence? ☊ Lấy gì làm bằng? ☊ to know how to use a weapon ☊ biết cách sử dụng súng ☊ to use disrespectful language ☊ báng bổ ☊ to use (run on) kerosene ☊ bằng dầu tây ☊ to lean on, use a stick, cane ☊ chống gậy ☊ to use in another capacity ☊ cải bổ ☊ to use violence ☊ dùng bạo lực ☊ to use one’s head ☊ dùng cái đầu ☊ to use any, every mean ☊ dùng mọi biện pháp ☊ to use both in parallel, at the same time ☊ dùng song song cả hai ☊ to use military force ☊ dùng võ lực ☊ to use military force to solve disputes, conflicts ☊ dùng võ lực để giải quyết các tranh chấp ☊ to use force ☊ dùng vũ lực ☊ to use as an example ☊ dừng làm gương ☊ promise, use a subterfuge ☊ gá tiếng ☊ what is the use of?, what is the good of? ☊ hà tất ☊ what is the use of ☊ hơi dâu ☊ there’s no need to do something, it’s no use doing ☊ hơi đâu ☊ to make use of something, profit from something ☊ hưởng dụng ☊ attack with fire, use fire as an offensive weapon ☊ hỏa công ☊ to use in the area of national defense ☊ khai thác về mặt quốc phòng ☊ to do everything, use every means ☊ làm mọi cách ☊ to work miracles, use magic ☊ làm phép ☊ to use casuistry ☊ lý sự ☊ to use words, choose words ☊ lấy lời ☊ to use sweet words, soft language ☊ lấy lời ngon ngọt ☊ to say filthy things, talk dirt, use profane ☊ mách qué ☊ to use borrowed property for one’s own gain ☊ mượn đầu heo nấu cháo ☊ (1) to choose (2) to whine, whimper
(3) aim (only at a given target)
(4) make use of, take advantage of ☊
nhè ☊ to use beautiful language ☊ nhả ngọc phun châu ☊ to use slang when speaking ☊ nói lái ☊ to use slang ☊ nói lóng ☊ to use honeyed words, use blandishments, to ☊ nói ngọt ☊ to have a foul mouth, be foul-mouthed, use bad ☊ nói tục ☊ to be careful, use a light touch, handle with care ☊ nương tay ☊ to use strong words ☊ nặng lời ☊ to use one’s influence with someone ☊ phát huy ảnh hưởng (của mình) đối với ai ☊ to use excessive force ☊ sử dụng sức mạnh quá mức ☊ to use force, use violence ☊ sử dụng vũ lực ☊ this ointment is for external use only ☊ thuốc mỡ này chỉ dùng ngoài da ☊ to pawn, use as collateral ☊ thế chấp ☊ to use the occasion, take the opportunity ☊ thừa dịp ☊ to consume, use up ☊ tiêu thụ ☊ to fight for; to make use of ☊ tranh thủ ☊ to use, make use of, employ ☊ trọng dụng ☊ to use temporarily, for the time being ☊ tạm dung ☊ to make use of, use (up) ☊ tận dụng ☊ the use of military force ☊ việc dùng hỏa lực ☊ to curse, swear, use profanity ☊ văng tục ☊ to use, make use of, apply, employ ☊ vận dụng ☊ to resort to, use military force ☊ xử dụng sức mạnh quân đội ☊ to use, make use of; profit, use ☊ ích ☊ to use a refined language ☊ ăn nói bay bướm ☊ to exercise or cudgel or rack one’s brain, use one’s ☊ động não ☊ the widespread use of computers ☊ ứng dụng rộng rãi của máy điện toán ☊ 288
They live in a very big house. ☊ Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn. ☊ 295
The museum closes at ve (5) in the afternoon. ☊ Bảo tàng đóng cửa lúc năm giờ chiều. ☊ 331
My car doesn't use much gas. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không tốn nhiều xăng. ☊ 360
He has a car, but he doesn't use it very often. ☊ Anh ấy có xe hơi nhưng anh ấy không dùng nó thường xuyên. ☊ 461
Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 474
Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 527
It's a nice house but it doesn't have a big yard. ☊ Ngôi nhà đẹp đấy nhưng không có sân rộng. ☊ 562
Antonio wasn't at work last week because he was sick. He's better now. ☊ Antonio tuần trước không đi làm vì bị ốm, Bây giờ anh ấy đỡ hơn rồi. ☊ 572
Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn. ☊ 627
the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊ 748
Bernard used to work in a factory. ☊ Bernard đã từng làm việc trong một nhà máy. ☊ 750
When I was a child, I used to like chocolate. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng thích ăn chocolat. ☊ 751
I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊ 752
Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. ☊ Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài. ☊ 753
They used to live on the same street as us. ☊ Họ từng sống cùng tầng với chúng tôi. ☊ 755
Nadya used to have a piano, but she sold it a few years ago. ☊ Nadya từng có một cây dương cầm, nhưng cô ấy đã bán nó cách đây vài năm. ☊ 756
When I was a child, I didn't use to like mushrooms. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé, tôi từng không thích ăn nấm. ☊ 757
Where did you use to live before you came here? ☊ Cậu đã từng sống ở đâu trước khi cậu đến đây? ☊ 758
He used to play baseball. ☊ Anh ấy từng chơi bóng chày. ☊ 759
He used to be a taxi driver. ☊ Anh ấy từng là lái xe taxi. ☊ 760
They used to live in the country. ☊ Họ từng sống ở nông thôn. ☊ 761
I used to wear glasses. ☊ Tôi đã từng đeo kính. ☊ 762
This building used to be a hotel. ☊ Toà nhà này đã từng là khách sạn. ☊ 763
Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊ 764
Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊ 765
Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊ 769
When I was a child, I never used to eat meat, but I eat it now. ☊ Hồi tôi còn bé tôi từng không bao giờ chịu ăn thịt, nhưng bây giờ tôi có ăn. ☊ 773
EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊ 852
How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 876
Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 1016
This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1017
These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1030
This word is not used very often. ☊ Từ này không được dùng thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1033
The house was painted last month. ☊ Nhà được sơn tháng trước. ☊ 1045
Somebody broke into our house, but nothing was stolen. ☊ Có người đột nhập vào nhà chúng tôi nhưng không có gì bị trộm mất. ☊ 1062
Some new houses are being built across from the park. ☊ Có một số ngôi nhà mới đang được xây dọc đường từ phía công viên. ☊ 1086
I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊ 1090
How old are these houses? Whwere they built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này bao nhiêu tuổi? Chúng dược xây lúc nào? ☊ 1091
Is the computer being used at the moment? — Yes, Boris is using it. ☊ Máy tính bây giờ có ai dùng không? Có, Boris đang dùng nó. ☊ 1105
I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊ 1142
Whwere these houses built? ☊ Những ngôi nhà này xây khi nào? ☊ 1175
I washed my hands because they were dirty. ☊ Tôi đã rửa tay vì tay bị bẩn. ☊ 1181
I went to bed early because I was tired. ☊ Tôi đã đi ngủ sớm vì tôi mệt. ☊ 1230
We're meeting at Raj's house at eight o'clock (8:00). ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ở nhà Raj lúc tám giờ. ☊ 1328
How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊ 1407
Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. ☊ Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng. ☊ 1432
The Garcias have six (6) childrand three (3) dogs. They must have a big house. ☊ Nhà Gracia có sáu con và ba con chó. Họ hẳn phải có một ngôi nhà to. ☊ 1500
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó xe bus không có. ☊ 1514
We had to walk home last night. There were no buses. ☊ Tối qua chúng tôi phải đi bộ về nhà. Lúc đó không có xe bus. ☊ 1609
Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊ 1610
I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊ 1679
There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? ☊ Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à? ☊ 1698
I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊ 1712
We didn't visit the museum. There wasn't enough time. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thăm bảo tàng. Thời gian không đủ. ☊ 1736
How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊ 1742
I was afraid because it was very dark. ☊ Tôi thấy sợ vì lúc đó rất tối. ☊ 1795
The stores aren't opyet, but the museum is. ☊ Cửa hàng chưa mở cửa nhưng bảo tàng mở rồi. ☊ 1886
Our neighbor just got air conditioning installed in their house. ☊ Hàng xóm của chúng tôi vừa cho lắp điều hoà nhiệt độ trong nhà họ. ☊ 1952
The cashier is putting your groceries in a plastic bag. You say, "Excuse me, don't you have any paper bags?" ☊ Người tính tiền đang cho đồ ăn vào túi nhựa. Bạn nói: "Xin lỗi, cậu có túi giấy không?" ☊ 1979
We decided not to go out because of the weather. ☊ Chúng tôi quyết đinh không đi ra ngoài vì lí do thời tiết. ☊ 2077
Many accidents are caused by people driving too fast. ☊ Nhiều vụ tai nạn là do người ta lái xe quá nhanh. ☊ 2088
She's used to it. She's used to living alone. ☊ Cô ấy đã quen như vậy. Cô ấy đã quen sống một mình. ☊ 2089
I bought some new shoes. They felt strange at rst because I wasn't used to them. ☊ Tôi đã mua giày mới. Lúc đầu nó lạ chân vì tôi chưa quen với nó. ☊ 2090
Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊ 2091
Jamaal has a new job. He has to get up much earlier now than before. He nds it di cult because he isn't used to getting up so early. ☊ Jamaal có công việc mới. Anh ấy phải dậy sớm hơn trước nhiều. Anh ấy thấy khó khăn vì anh ấy chưa quen với việc dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 2092
Malika's husband is often away. She doesn't mind. She's used to him being away. ☊ Chồng của Malika thường xuyên đi vắng. Cô ấy không bận tâm. Cô ấy đã quen với việc anh ấy đi vắng. ☊ 2093
Keiko had to get used to driving on the left when she moved back to Japan. ☊ Keiko đã phải làm quen với việc lái xe bên trái khi cô ấy trở về Nhật Bản. ☊ 2094
I'm used to driving on the left because I grew up in England. ☊ Tôi quen với việc lái xe bên trái vì tôi lớn lên ở Anh. ☊ 2096
We used to live in a small town, but now we live in Los Angeles. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống ở một thị trấn nhỏ nhưng giờ chúng tôi sống ở Los Angeles. ☊ 2102
I'm thinking of buying a house. ☊ Tôi đang nghĩ đến việc mua nhà. ☊ 2109
They accused us of telling lies. ☊ Họ kết tội chúng tôi nói dối. ☊ 2115
Please excuse me for not returning your call. ☊ Xin tha lỗi cho tôi vì đã không gọi lại cho cậu. ☊ 2116
There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2202
A man ran out of the house shouting. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã la hét chạy ra khỏi ngôi nhà. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2229
They o ered me the job because I had a lot of experience. ☊ Họ nhận tôi làm việc vì tôi có nhiều kinh nghiệm. ☊ 2246
I don't think Marco will get the job, because he doesn't have enough experience. ☊ Tôi không nghĩ Marco sẽ được nhận vào việc bởi vì anh ấy không có đủ kinh nghiệm. ☊ 2316
The Guggenheim Museum is in New York. ☊ Bảo tàng Guggenheim nằm ở New York. ☊ 2338
The storm last week caused a lot of damage. > Last week's storm caused a lot of damage. ☊ Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. > Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. ☊ 2385
That building is now a supermarket. It used to be a movie theater. ☊ Toà nhà kia bây giờ là một siêu thị. Nó từng là một rạp chiếu lm. ☊ 2391
He refused to eat anything. ☊ Anh ấy từ chối không ăn gì. ☊ 2395
I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra. ☊ 2398
We had to walk home because there was no bus. ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải đi bộ về nhà vì không có xe bus. ☊ 2404
The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊ 2481
The driver who caused the accident was ned ve hundred dollars ($500). > The driver who caused the accident was ned four hundred euros (€400). ☊ Người lái xe gây ra tai nạn đã bị phạt năm trăm dollar. ☊ 2499
You wanted to visit a museum. It was closed when you got there. > The museum we were going to visit was closed when we got there. ☊ Bạn muốn tham quan một viện bảo tàng. Nó đóng cửa lúc bạn đến. > Viện bảo tàng chúng tôi định đến đã đóng cửa khi chúng tôi tới. ☊ 2568
We didn't go out because it was raining heavily. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không ra ngoài vì trời mưa to. ☊ 2600
The buses run more often than the trains. ☊ Xe bus chạy thường xuyên hơn tàu hoả. ☊ 2607
We expected their house to be very big, but it's no bigger than ours. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ nhà của họ rất to nhưng nó không to hơn nhà chúng tôi. ☊ We're no longer friends.'> 2635 We're no longer friends.'>
We used to be good friends, but we aren't anymore. > We're no longer friends. We're no longer friends.'> ☊ Chúng tôi từng là bạn tốt nhưng giờ không còn nữa. > Chúng tôi không còn là bạn nữa. ☊ 2660
house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊ That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> 2682 That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'>
That house looks like it's going to fall down. > That house looks as if it's going to fall down. That house looks as if it's going to fall down.'> ☊ Ngôi nhà kia trông như sắp đổ. > Ngôi nhà kia trông như là sắp đổ. ☊ 2684
We took an umbrella because it looked like it was going to rain. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mang ô vì trời trông như sắp mưa. ☊ 2776
The authorities are still ba ed by the cause of the explosion. ☊ Các chuyên gia vẫn nhức đầu vì nguyên nhân của vụ nổ. ☊ 2795
He's upset with him because he wants to put their parents in a nursing home. ☊ Anh ấy buồn với em trai vì em trai muốn đưa bố mẹ họ vào viện dưỡng lão. ☊ 2836
His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊ 2858
I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ 2862
I knew he was strange because everybody had warned me about him. ☊ Tôi biết là anh ấy kì lạ vì mọi người đã báo trước với tôi về anh ấy. ☊ 2864
She accused me of being sel sh. ☊ Cô ấy kết tội tôi ích kỉ. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2890
Everybody relies on her because she always keeps her promises. ☊ Mọi người tin tưởng cô ấy vì cô ấy luôn giữ lời hứa. ☊ 2919
Take your shoes o before coming inside my house, and please don't wake the baby up. ☊ Hãy cởi giày trước khi vào nhà tôi và làm ơn đừng đánh thức em bé. ☊ 2920
The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2930
Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. ☊ Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó. ☊ 2936
EN The concert had to be called o because of the typhoon. ☊ Buổi hoà nhạc phải hoãn lại vì bão. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 2947
The re ghters were able to put the re out before the house burned down. ☊ Lính cứu hoả đã có thể dập tắt ngọn lửa trước khi ngôn nhà bị cháy trụi. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ 2982
Whoever used up all the milk and eggs should go out and buy some more. And get some toilet paper while you're at it. ☊ Bất cứ ai đã dùng hết sữa và trứng nên ra ngoài và mua thêm. Và hãy lấy một ít giấy vệ sinh khi đấy là bạn. ☊ 2983
People used to carry pagers around, but they've completely fallen out of use. ☊ Người ta từng mang máy nhắn tin nhưng giờ họ đã hoàn toàn không dùng nó nữa. ☊ 2990
In the aftermath of the tornado, they discovered a lot of uprooted trees and houses that had been blown down. ☊ Ở nơi chịu ảnh hưởng của cơn lốc, người ta phát hiện ra rất nhiều cây bật gốc và nhà đã bị quật đổ. ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ accept that...: He just refused to accept that his father was no longer there. ☊ accept ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. ☊ accidentally ☊
to accuse sb of murder/theft ☊ accuse ☊
She accused him of lying. ☊ accuse ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
There's a school just across from our house. ☊ across ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
address sth: The letter was correctly addressed, but delivered to the wrong house. ☊ address ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
He refused to admit his guilt. ☊ admit ☊
She stubbornly refuses to admit the truth. ☊ admit ☊
It was pleasantly cool in the house after the sticky heat outside. ☊ after ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
The doctor said there was no cause for alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
alcohol abuse ☊ alcohol ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
Houses had been built along both sides of the river. ☊ along ☊
a house among the trees ☊ among ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
This will amuse you. ☊ amuse ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
Playing with water can keep children amused for hours. ☊ keep sb amused ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
The two houses stood 500 metres apart. ☊ apart ☊
Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain. ☊ apart from ☊
He paused, apparently lost in thought. ☊ apparently ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
application to sb (for sth/to do sth): His application to the court for bail has been refused. ☊ application ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
The house is built around a central courtyard. ☊ around ☊
Our house is just around the corner. ☊ around ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
The decor inside the house was very artistic. ☊ artistic ☊
You can use that glass as a vase. ☊ as ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
She's at Tom's (= at Tom's house). ☊ at ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The old house is full of atmosphere (= it's very interesting). ☊ atmosphere ☊
We've grown very attached to this house. ☊ attached ☊
a big house with an attractive garden ☊ attractive ☊
Antique furniture is used to make an attractive contrast with a modern setting. ☊ attractive ☊
She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
If you'd like to come round the back (= to the area behind the house), I'll show you the garden. ☊ back ☊
a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river) ☊ bank ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
She used her family's history as a base for her novel. ☊ base ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
a battle of wits (= when each side uses their ability to think quickly to try to win) ☊ battle ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
bear doing sth: I can't bear having cats in the house. ☊ bear ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
a beautifully decorated house ☊ beautifully ☊
I did it because he told me to. ☊ because ☊
Just because I don't complain, people think I'm satisfied. ☊ because ☊
They are here because of us. ☊ because of ☊
He walked slowly because of his bad leg. ☊ because of ☊
Because of his wife('s) being there, I said nothing about it. ☊ because of ☊
She was becoming confused. ☊ become ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
begin with sth: Use 'an' before words beginning with a vowel. ☊ begin ☊
I found it tiring to begin with but I soon got used to it. ☊ to begin with ☊
believe (that)...: People used to believe (that) the earth was flat. ☊ believe ☊
He refused to believe (that) his son was involved in drugs. ☊ believe ☊
I did it for a bet (= because sb had agreed to pay me money if I did). ☊ bet ☊
The house was near a park but there was a road in between. ☊ between ☊
a big man/house/increase ☊ big ☊
These trousers are a bit tight. ☊ bit ☊
some useful bits of information ☊ bit ☊
to give blood (= to have blood taken from you so that it can be used in the medical treatment of other people) ☊ blood ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
Who's the boss (= who's in control) in this house? ☊ boss ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
The older boys at school used to tease him. ☊ boy ☊
Which brand of toothpaste do you use? ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
While there is breath left in my body, I will refuse. ☊ breath ☊
a brief pause/silence ☊ brief ☊
Computer viruses fall into three broad categories. ☊ broad ☊
a broad smile/grin (= one in which your mouth is stretched very wide because you are very pleased or amused) ☊ broad ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
build sth of/in/from sth: a house built of stone ☊ build ☊
build sth for sb: They had a house built for them. ☊ build ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
The house was burnt to the ground (= completely destroyed). ☊ burn ☊
The house burned to the ground. ☊ burn ☊
The house burned down in 1895. ☊ burn down, burn sth down ☊
bury sb/sth: The house was buried under ten feet of snow. ☊ bury ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
Have you found a buyer for your house ? ☊ buyer ☊
a house by the river ☊ by ☊
The house is heated by gas. ☊ by ☊
House prices went up by 10%. ☊ by ☊
Excuse me, I can't get by. ☊ by ☊
calculate sth: Use the formula to calculate the volume of the container. ☊ calculate ☊
The game was called off because of bad weather. ☊ call sth off ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
Use block capitals (= separate capital letters). ☊ capital ☊
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? ☊ care ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ care ☊
We have fitted carpets (= carpets from wall to wall) in our house. ☊ carpet ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
There was discussion about the fire and its likely cause. ☊ cause ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
There is no cause for concern. ☊ cause ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
a good cause (= an organization that does good work, such as a charity) ☊ cause ☊
fighting for the Republican cause ☊ cause ☊
The donation is the biggest private gift to a humanitarian cause. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
deaths caused by dangerous driving ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
Her triumph was a cause for celebration. ☊ celebration ☊
cell phone users ☊ cell phone ☊
The use of cellular phones is not permitted on most aircraft. ☊ cell phone ☊
They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met. ☊ certain ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
I've been chained to my desk all week (= because there was so much work). ☊ chain ☊
the Senate/House chamber ☊ chamber ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
charge sth: Before use, the battery must be charged. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
charge for sth: Do you think museums should charge for admission? ☊ charge ☊
to live on/off charity (= to live on money which other people give you because you are poor) ☊ charity ☊
immigrant workers, used as a source of cheap labour (= workers who are paid very little, especially unfairly) ☊ cheap ☊
She is accused of attempting to cheat the taxman. ☊ cheat ☊
a cheese knife (= a knife with a special curved blade with two points on the end, used for cutting and picking up pieces of cheese) ☊ cheese ☊
Farmers are being urged to reduce their use of chemicals and work with nature to combat pests. ☊ chemical ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
I used to go to the cinema every week. ☊ cinema ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
I made the classic mistake of clapping in a pause in the music! ☊ classic ☊
the use of computers in the classroom ☊ classroom ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
close sth (for sth): The museum has been closed for renovation. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
a cold room/house ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
refuse/garbage collection ☊ collection ☊
These paints can be used individually or in combination. ☊ combination ☊
What time did you come (= to my house)? ☊ come ☊
Thanks for coming (= to my house, party, etc.). ☊ come ☊
When it comes to getting things done, he's useless. ☊ when it comes to sth/to doing sth ☊
a warm comfortable house ☊ comfortable ☊
Have you any comment to make about the cause of the disaster? ☊ comment ☊
He refused to comment until after the trial. ☊ comment ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
This is one of the most commonly used methods. ☊ commonly ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
This house doesn't compare with our previous one (= it is not as good). ☊ compare ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
She shouldn't be driving in her condition (= because she is pregnant). ☊ condition ☊
a used car in perfect condition ☊ condition ☊
The house is in a generally poor condition. ☊ condition ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
A faulty connection caused the machine to stop. ☊ connection ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
I've made some useful contacts in journalism. ☊ contact ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
You can use a microwave or cook it in a conventional oven. ☊ conventional ☊
The pub is a converted warehouse. ☊ convert ☊
convert sb (from sth) (to sth): She was soon converted to the socialist cause. ☊ convert ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
The use of cheap labour helped to keep costs down. ☊ cost ☊
We have had to raise our prices because of rising costs. ☊ cost ☊
I didn't get it because it cost too much. ☊ cost ☊
Don't use too much of it—it cost a lot of money. ☊ cost ☊
Could I use your phone, please? ☊ could ☊
It's the thought that counts (= used about a small but kind action or gift). ☊ count ☊
Do you have this blouse in cream? ☊ cream ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
to get/refuse credit ☊ credit ☊
What criteria are used for assessing a student's ability? ☊ criterion ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
We seem to have a crossed line (= a telephone call that interrupts another call because of a wrong connection). ☊ cross ☊
Sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind (= make sb suffer because it will be good for them later). ☊ cruel ☊
cry for sb/sth: The baby was crying for (= because it wanted) its mother. ☊ cry ☊
Birds use warm air currents to help their flight. ☊ current ☊
There was tremendous applause when the curtain came down (= the play ended). ☊ curtain ☊
Buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want. ☊ cut ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
The old house smells of damp. ☊ damp ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
Mary is the decision-maker in the house. ☊ decision ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
deliver (sth) to sb/sth: Leaflets have been delivered to every household. ☊ deliver ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
The house had everything you could desire. ☊ desire ☊
He used to be a pilot but now he has a desk job. ☊ desk ☊
determine sth: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident. ☊ determine ☊
it is determined that...: It was determined that she had died of natural causes. ☊ determine ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
It's very different to what I'm used to. ☊ different ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
You'll have to get used to his direct manner. ☊ direct ☊
disagreement on the method to be used ☊ disagreement ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
Much to my disgust, they refused to help. ☊ disgust ☊
His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words). ☊ disgusting ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
There's somebody at the door (= at the front door of a house). ☊ door ☊
This meeting has been, without doubt, one of the most useful we have had so far. ☊ without/beyond doubt ☊
Houses are more expensive down south. ☊ down ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
The announcement had a dramatic effect on house prices. ☊ dramatic ☊
She drew a house. ☊ draw ☊
He did/made a drawing of the old farmhouse. ☊ drawing ☊
a dream car/house/job, etc. ☊ dream ☊
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). ☊ drop ☊
I found out Steve was on drugs (= regularly used drugs). ☊ drug ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
I don't do drugs (= use them). ☊ drug ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
She is allergic to house dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
The house faces east. ☊ east ☊
Their house isn't the easiest place to get to. ☊ easy ☊
a big house on/at the edge of town ☊ edge ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
the efficient use of energy ☊ efficient ☊
fuel-efficient cars (= that do not use much fuel) ☊ efficient ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
The house had been standing empty (= without people living in it) for some time. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
They live in the end house. ☊ end ☊
They used to be friends but they are now sworn enemies (= are determined not to become friends again). ☊ enemy ☊
an enormous house/dog ☊ enormous ☊
This house isn't big enough for us. ☊ enough ☊
the entrance to the museum/the museum entrance ☊ entrance ☊
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. ☊ entrance ☊
the front/back/side entrance of the house ☊ entrance ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
They share the housework equally. ☊ equally ☊
a useful piece of equipment for the kitchen ☊ equipment ☊
an essay on the causes of the First World War ☊ essay ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
establish that...: They have established that his injuries were caused by a fall. ☊ establish ☊
Evening was falling by the time we reached the house. ☊ evening ☊
The buses go every 10 minutes. ☊ every ☊
He wasn't exactly pleased to see us—in fact he refused to open the door. ☊ not exactly ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
Late again! What's your excuse this time? ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such behaviour. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
It's late. I'm afraid I'll have to make my excuses (= say I'm sorry, give my reasons and leave). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (to do sth): It gave me an excuse to take the car. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sth: Please excuse the mess. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb: You must excuse my father—he's not always that rude. ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb for sth/for doing sth: I hope you'll excuse me for being so late. ☊ excuse ☊
You might be excused for thinking that Ben is in charge (= he is not, but it is an easy mistake to make). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse sb doing sth: Excuse my interrupting you. ☊ excuse ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, could you let me through? ☊ excuse me ☊
Guy sneezed loudly. 'Excuse me,' he said. ☊ excuse me ☊
Excuse me, but I don't think that's true. ☊ excuse me ☊
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. ☊ excuse me ☊
Oh, excuse me. I didn't see you there. ☊ excuse me ☊
The museum contains some interesting exhibits on Spanish rural life. ☊ exhibit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
expect sb/sth to do sth: House prices are expected to rise sharply. ☊ expect ☊
living/household/medical/legal, etc. expenses ☊ expense ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
to extend a fence/road/house ☊ extend ☊
The house has extensive grounds. ☊ extensive ☊
The fire caused extensive damage. ☊ extensive ☊
extremely important/useful/complicated ☊ extremely ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
Ivy covered the front face of the house. ☊ face ☊
I used to live in France; in fact, not far from where you're going. ☊ in (actual) fact ☊
Many diets fail because they are boring. ☊ fail ☊
The cause of the crash was given as engine failure. ☊ failure ☊
The house had fallen into disrepair. ☊ fall ☊
The house looked as if it was about to fall down. ☊ fall ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
Are you familiar with the computer software they use? ☊ familiar ☊
There are far more opportunities for young people than there used to be. ☊ far ☊
How far is it to your house from here? ☊ far ☊
As far as we knew, there was no cause for concern. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
the house farthest away from the road ☊ farthest ☊
the part of the garden farthest from the house ☊ farthest ☊
I'm going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
Your application will be kept on file (= in a file, to be used later). ☊ file ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
The warehouse has been badly damaged by fire. ☊ fire ☊
Five people died in a house fire last night. ☊ fire ☊
People used to think the earth was flat. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. ☊ flood ☊
Their house is on three floors (= it has three floors). ☊ floor ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on sb/sth): He focused his blue eyes on her. ☊ focus ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
walking around the house in bare feet (= not wearing shoes or socks) ☊ foot ☊
It's useless for us to continue. ☊ for ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
I was forced to take a taxi because the last bus had left. ☊ force ☊
it is forgotten that...: It should not be forgotten that people used to get much more exercise. ☊ forget ☊
I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn. ☊ formerly ☊
This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle. ☊ formula ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
She used the money to go towards the foundation of a special research group. ☊ foundation ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
Our chefs use only the freshest produce available. ☊ fresh ☊
There's a garden at the front of the house. ☊ front ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
Their house is the one with the big garden in front. ☊ in front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
Many people don't use their computers to their full potential. ☊ full ☊
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. ☊ full ☊
The project has been cancelled because of lack of funds ☊ fund ☊
The museum is privately funded. ☊ fund ☊
The museum is closed until further notice (= until we say that it is open again). ☊ further ☊
a house with an attached garage ☊ garage ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
My family have lived in this house for generations. ☊ generation ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
You'll soon get used to the climate here. ☊ get ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
We're going to buy a house when we've saved enough money. ☊ be going to do sth ☊
Now is a good time to buy a house. ☊ good ☊
Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). ☊ good ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm good.' (= used as a general reply to a greeting) ☊ good ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
It's not a very grand house. ☊ grand ☊
The house has extensive grounds. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
a group of girls/trees/houses ☊ group ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
a paying guest (= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel) ☊ guest ☊
We were guided around the museums. ☊ guide ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
These skills used to be handed down from father to son. ☊ hand sth down (to sb) ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
We thought long and hard before deciding to move house. ☊ hard ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
The house has gas-fired central heating. ☊ have ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
The heat wasn't on and the house was freezing. ☊ heat ☊
help with sth: He always helps with the housework. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
Here the speaker paused to have a drink. ☊ here ☊
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth: The house was hidden by trees. ☊ hide ☊
The house has a high wall all the way round it. ☊ high ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
hit sb/sth: My parents never used to hit me. ☊ hit ☊
There wasn't much in the museum to hold my attention. ☊ hold ☊
I held the mouse by its tail. ☊ hold ☊
a rabbit/mouse, etc. hole ☊ hole ☊
There were holes in the knees of his trousers. ☊ hole ☊
Let's be honest, she's only interested in Mike because of his money. ☊ honest ☊
I use the Internet at work, during my lunch hour. ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
He went into the house. ☊ house ☊
a two-bedroom house ☊ house ☊
Let's have the party at my house. ☊ house ☊
house prices ☊ house ☊
What time do you leave the house in the morning (= to go to work)? ☊ house ☊
We're moving house (= leaving our house and going to live in a different one). ☊ house ☊
We went on a tour of the house and grounds (= for example, at a country house, open to the public). ☊ house ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
low-income/one-parent, etc. households ☊ household ☊
the head of the household ☊ household ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
the housing market (= the activity of buying and selling houses, etc.) ☊ housing ☊
I'll dress how I like in my own house! ☊ how ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
Human remains (= the body of a dead person) were found inside the house. ☊ human ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. ☊ hunting ☊
Many of those arrested refused to identify themselves (= would not say who they were). ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
The thief used a false identity. ☊ identity ☊
He resigned because of ill health (= he was often ill). ☊ ill ☊
Don't let your imagination run away with you (= don't use too much imagination). ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
imagine sth: The house was just as she had imagined it. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine (that)...: I don't imagine (that) they'll refuse. ☊ imagine ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. ☊ implication ☊
imply (that)...: The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. ☊ imply ☊
The house is in good repair. ☊ in ☊
Some families go without medical treatment because of their inability to pay. ☊ inability ☊
include sth: The tour included a visit to the Science Museum. ☊ include ☊
house price indexes ☊ index ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
You won't get much help. You'll have to use your initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
Go inside the house. ☊ inside ☊
life/car/travel/household, etc. insurance ☊ insurance ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
The medicine is not for internal use. ☊ internal ☊
Buses to the city leave at regular intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Come into the house. ☊ into ☊
It's a useful introduction to an extremely complex subject. ☊ introduction ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
We bought the house as an investment (= to make money). ☊ investment ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
Don't confuse the issue. ☊ issue ☊
It's no use shouting. ☊ it ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
I've got various jobs around the house to do. ☊ job ☊
They were joint owners of the house (= they owned it together). ☊ joint ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
Bye! Safe journey! (= used when sb is beginning a journey) ☊ journey ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
The accident was caused by an error of judgement on the part of the pilot. ☊ judgement ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
Just because you're older than me doesn't mean you know everything. ☊ just ☊
Who can deny the justice of their cause? ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
keep sb/sth + adj.: She kept the children amused for hours. ☊ keep ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
know how, what, etc...: Do you know how to use spreadsheets? ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
'What are you two whispering about?' 'You don't want to know ' (= because you would be shocked or wouldn't approve). ☊ know ☊
I went to sleep secure in the knowledge that I was not alone in the house. ☊ knowledge ☊
The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. ☊ lack ☊
a wine lake (= a large supply of wine that is not being used) ☊ lake ☊
We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse. ☊ lane ☊
a large area/family/house/car/appetite ☊ large ☊
Women usually do the larger share of the housework. ☊ large ☊
Some drugs are being used on a much larger scale than previously. ☊ large ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
It's the last house on the left. ☊ last ☊
a late Victorian house ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
Kate's word was law in the Brown household. ☊ law ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
a trouser/pant leg ☊ leg ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
lend sb sth: They refused to lend us the money. ☊ lend ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
to let sb into the house ☊ let ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
some light housework ☊ light ☊
the lighted windows of the house ☊ light ☊
Do you like their new house? ☊ like ☊
They might refuse to let us do it, but it's hardly likely. ☊ likely ☊
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. ☊ line ☊
a little house ☊ little ☊
You soon get used to the little difficulties. ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
to live in a house ☊ live ☊
We used to live in London. ☊ live ☊
We saw a load of houses before we bought this one. ☊ load ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
A local man was accused of the murder. ☊ local ☊
The house was pulled down long ago. ☊ long ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
loss of earnings (= the money you do not earn because you are prevented from working) ☊ loss ☊
I eat lots less than I used to. ☊ lot ☊
I fell in love with the house. ☊ love ☊
mail sb/sth: The company intends to mail 50 000 households in the area. ☊ mail ☊
The house is not yet connected to the mains. ☊ main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
make sth + noun: I made painting the house my project for the summer. ☊ make ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
the damage caused by man to the environment ☊ man ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
Their house is massive. ☊ massive ☊
They have a massive great house. ☊ massive ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
'Are you going to sell your house?' 'Maybe.' ☊ maybe ☊
Excuse me! ☊ me ☊
He means trouble (= to cause trouble). ☊ mean ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure how much, how long, etc...: A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine. ☊ measure ☊
Which measure of weight do pharmacists use? ☊ measure ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
The experience caused her huge amounts of mental suffering. ☊ mental ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
They agreed to go merely because they were getting paid for it. ☊ merely ☊
Might I use your phone? ☊ might ☊
Use a soap that is mild on the skin. ☊ mild ☊
mild irritation/amusement/disapproval ☊ mild ☊
There isn't a house for miles around here. ☊ mile ☊
'Drugs' are associated in most people's minds with drug abuse. ☊ mind ☊
mind how, where, etc...: Mind how you go! (= often used when you say goodbye to sb) ☊ mind ☊
You missed a good party last night (= because you did not go). ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
a field mouse ☊ mouse ☊
a house mouse ☊ mouse ☊
She crept upstairs, quiet as a mouse. ☊ mouse ☊
He was a weak little mouse of a man. ☊ mouse ☊
Click the left mouse button twice to highlight the program. ☊ mouse ☊
Use the mouse to drag the icon to a new position. ☊ mouse ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
a museum of modern art ☊ museum ☊
a science museum ☊ museum ☊
They often wandered around the house stark naked (= completely naked). ☊ naked ☊
a national airline/museum/theatre ☊ national ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
His house is very near. ☊ near ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
Houses in the neighbourhood of Paris are extremely expensive. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
Their house is neither big nor small. ☊ neither ☊
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) ☊ net ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North (= of England) than in the South. ☊ north ☊
The house faces north. ☊ north ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
I can remember very few occasions when he had to cancel because of ill health. ☊ occasion ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
The photo may cause offence to some people. ☊ offence ☊
He offered some useful advice. ☊ offer ☊
to accept/refuse/decline an offer ☊ offer ☊
They made me an offer I couldn't refuse. ☊ offer ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. ☊ officially ☊
Old houses are often damp. ☊ often ☊
He always gives the same old excuses. ☊ old ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
a house on the Thames ☊ on ☊
The TV is always on in their house. ☊ on ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
I agreed, but only because I was frightened. ☊ only ☊
The system is open to abuse. ☊ open ☊
The house is not open to the public. ☊ open ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
The house had been thrown open to the public. ☊ open ☊
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
Last orders at the bar now please! (= because the bar is going to close) ☊ order ☊
The house had been kept in good order. ☊ order ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
our daughter/dog/house ☊ our ☊
Their house is very similar to ours, but ours is bigger. ☊ ours ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
The outside of the house needs painting. ☊ outside ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
You can park your car outside our house. ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
Overall, this is a very useful book. ☊ overall ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
Do you own your house or do you rent it? ☊ own ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
Wet paint! (= used as a sign) ☊ paint ☊
paint (sth): We've had the house painted. ☊ paint ☊
a pair of trousers/pants/jeans, etc. ☊ pair ☊
A red van was parked in front of the house. ☊ park ☊
We spent part of the time in the museum. ☊ part ☊
particularly good/important/useful ☊ particularly ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
I used to go there often in the past. ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
Anita paused for a moment, then said: 'All right'. ☊ pause ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
Pausing only to pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
There was a long pause before she answered. ☊ pause ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
The rain fell without pause. ☊ pause ☊
It is often stated that we use only 10 per cent of our brain. ☊ per cent ☊
House prices rose five per cent last year. ☊ per cent ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
permission (for sb/sth) (to do sth): The school has been refused permission to expand. ☊ permission ☊
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. ☊ person ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
photograph sb/sth + adj.: She refused to be photographed nude. ☊ photograph ☊
to pick your teeth (= use a small sharp piece of wood to remove pieces of food from your teeth) ☊ pick ☊
The accident was caused by pilot error. ☊ pilot ☊
Excuse me, I seem to have lost my place. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
You can use milk in place of cream in this recipe. ☊ in place of sb/sth, in sb's/sth's place ☊
a plan of the museum ☊ plan ☊
We have plenty more of them in the warehouse. ☊ plenty ☊
She bought a small plot of land to build a house on. ☊ plot ☊
plot (with sb) (against sb): They were accused of plotting against the state. ☊ plot ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
The performance was greeted with polite applause. ☊ polite ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
possibility (of sth/of doing sth): He refused to rule out the possibility of a tax increase. ☊ possibility ☊
Selling the house is just one possibility that is open to us. ☊ possibility ☊
Use public transport whenever possible (= when you can). ☊ possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
The house has a lot of potential. ☊ potential ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
He had to use all his powers of persuasion. ☊ power ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
the present owner of the house ☊ present ☊
You can't use it in its present condition. ☊ present ☊
present sth to sb: The sword was presented by the family to the museum. ☊ present ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
She was unable to attend because of the pressure of work. ☊ pressure ☊
a pressure gauge (= an instrument used for measuring the pressure of a liquid or a gas) ☊ pressure ☊
I couldn't concentrate, presumably because I was so tired. ☊ presumably ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
The building had previously been used as a hotel. ☊ previously ☊
house/retail/oil/share prices ☊ price ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
the probable cause/explanation/outcome ☊ probable ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
We're in the process of selling our house. ☊ process ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
We should be able to sell the house at a profit. ☊ profit ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
He was afraid that if he proposed she might refuse. ☊ propose ☊
There's no use protesting, I won't change my mind. ☊ protest ☊
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 ☊
a publishing house (= company) ☊ publishing ☊
In this area oxen are used to pull carts. ☊ pull ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
She crept downstairs (as) quiet as a mouse. ☊ quiet ☊
quit sth: He quit the show last year because of bad health. ☊ quit ☊
a disused railway ☊ railway ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford). ☊ range ☊
She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank. ☊ rank ☊
She refuses to face reality. ☊ reality ☊
He was excused by reason of (= because of) his age. ☊ reason ☊
You have no reason to accuse him of laziness. ☊ reason ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
The UK has refused to recognize the new regime. ☊ recognize ☊
I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference (= because it might be useful in the future). ☊ reference ☊
Go on, ask her; she can hardly refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
I politely refused their invitation. ☊ refuse ☊
The job offer was simply too good to refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
The judge refused her application for bail. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sb sth: They refused him a visa. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
He was a regular visitor to her house. ☊ regular ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
The dictator refuses to relax his grip on power. ☊ relax ☊
He refused to release her arm. ☊ release ☊
a religious house (= a monastery or convent ) ☊ religious ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
remote from sth: The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings. ☊ remote ☊
Allegations of abuse led to the removal of several children from their families. ☊ removal ☊
house removals ☊ removal ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
The house is not in good repair. ☊ in good, bad, etc. repair, in a good, bad, etc. state of repair ☊
a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) ☊ reply ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
The house was rescued from demolition. ☊ rescue ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
We hope to restore the garden to its former glory (= make it as beautiful as it used to be). ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
retire (from sth): She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health. ☊ retire ☊
return sb/sth to sb/sth: We had to return the hairdryer to the store because it was faulty. ☊ return ☊
I returned from work to find the house empty. ☊ return ☊
She used to work for me, but our situations are now reversed. ☊ reverse ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
Insulin is used to control the rise of glucose levels in the blood. ☊ rise ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
The house is on a very busy road. ☊ road ☊
road accidents/safety/users ☊ road ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
We walked round to the back of the house. ☊ round ☊
Our house is round the next bend. ☊ round ☊
The house is not on a bus route. ☊ route ☊
the royal household ☊ royal ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
garden/household rubbish ☊ rubbish ☊
The house had been left to go to ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
Two bodies were found among the charred ruins of the house. ☊ ruin ☊
Buses to Oxford run every half-hour. ☊ run ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
She used to run when she was at college. ☊ run ☊
Sad to say (= unfortunately) the house has now been demolished. ☊ sad ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
They've put their house up for sale. ☊ for sale ☊
We have lived in the same house for twenty years. ☊ same ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
to cause a major scare ☊ scare ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
scream sth (out) (at sb): She screamed abuse at him. ☊ scream ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
seed potatoes (= used for planting) ☊ seed ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
The school is housed in two separate buildings. ☊ separate ☊
serious (about doing sth): Is she serious about wanting to sell the house? ☊ serious ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
These experiments serve no useful purpose. ☊ serve ☊
The house is set (= located) in fifty acres of parkland. ☊ set ☊
sexually abused children ☊ sexually ☊
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. ☊ shake ☊
shake sb/sth: Shake the bottle well before use. ☊ shake ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
Sue shares a house with three other students. ☊ share ☊
shelter sb/sth from sb/sth: Trees shelter the house from the wind. ☊ shelter ☊
Losing in the first round was a shock to the system (= it was a more of a shock because it was not expected). ☊ shock ☊
She is not short of excuses when things go wrong. ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
A present for me? You shouldn't have! (= used to thank sb politely) ☊ should ☊
shout sth (at/to sb): to shout abuse/encouragement/orders ☊ shout ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
Peter has been off sick (= away from work because he is ill) for two weeks. ☊ sick ☊
Emma has just called in sick (= telephoned to say she will not be coming to work because she is ill). ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
There was no sign of life in the house (= there seemed to be nobody there). ☊ sign ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
The satellite is used for transmitting signals around the world. ☊ signal ☊
I got used to his long silences. ☊ silence ☊
He gave me the silent treatment (= did not speak to me because he was angry). ☊ silent ☊
a silk blouse ☊ silk ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
This machine is very simple to use. ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
You should have seen the size of their house! ☊ size ☊
I couldn't sleep because of the noise. ☊ sleep ☊
I slept at my sister's house last night (= stayed the night there). ☊ sleep ☊
Anxiety can be caused by lack of sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
She slipped out of the house before the others were awake. ☊ slip ☊
Because of the slope of the roof, the snow cannot accumulate. ☊ slope ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
a small house/town/car/man ☊ small ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
I had to smile at (= was amused by) his optimism. ☊ smile ☊
She had refused all solid food. ☊ solid ☊
The boiler uses solid fuel. ☊ solid ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
Sorry, we don't allow dogs in the house. ☊ sorry ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
Your local library will be a useful source of information. ☊ source ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
Houses are less expensive in the North than in the South (= of England). ☊ south ☊
We must make good use of the available space. ☊ space ☊
Are there any tickets going spare (= are there any available, not being used by sb else)? ☊ spare ☊
He can't speak because of a throat infection. ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
spoiled ballot papers (= not valid because not correctly marked) ☊ spoil ☊
the use of drugs in sport ☊ sport ☊
a can of insect spray (= used to kill insects) ☊ spray ☊
Use a spray to apply the weedkiller. ☊ spray ☊
Use of computers spread rapidly during that period. ☊ spread ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
Standards aren't what they used to be. ☊ standard ☊
a confused state of mind ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
I stayed three nights at my cousin's house. ☊ stay ☊
Steel used to be important in South Wales. ☊ steel ☊
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ☊ stick ☊
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. ☊ stick ☊
Stir the paint before you use it. ☊ stir ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow. ☊ stop ☊
Ann stopped in front of the house. ☊ stop ☊
The house was strangely quiet. ☊ strangely ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
He is used to being recognized in the street. ☊ street ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
a strong feeling of nausea ☊ strong ☊
a substantial house ☊ substantial ☊
He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse. ☊ such ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
The enemy won because of their superior numbers (= there were more of them). ☊ superior ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
Use ice to reduce the swelling. ☊ swelling ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
She was accused of taking bribes. ☊ take ☊
talk in sth: We couldn't understand them because they were talking in Chinese. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
a term of abuse ☊ term ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
the house at the end of the street ☊ the ☊
Which is their house? ☊ their ☊
Life was harder then because neither of us had a job. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
Hello, is Bob there please? (= used when calling sb on the phone) ☊ there ☊
Use wood of at least 12 mm thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
a thin blouse (= of light cloth) ☊ thin ☊
Am I right in thinking that you used to live here? ☊ think ☊
I think this is their house, but I'm not sure. ☊ think ☊
Can't you think up a better excuse than that? ☊ think sth up ☊
I'm thoroughly confused. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
The house was painted white throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
Americans were always welcome because they tended to tip heavily. ☊ tip ☊
The house was said to be haunted. ☊ to ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
He turned nasty when we refused to give him the money. ☊ turn ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
We take it in turns to do the housework. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
Bungalows are a type of house. ☊ type ☊
I've just become an uncle (= because your brother/sister has had a baby). ☊ uncle ☊
I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
it upsets sb to do sth: It upsets me to think of her all alone in that big house. ☊ upset ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
use sth: Can I use your phone? ☊ use ☊
Have you ever used this software before? ☊ use ☊
How often do you use (= travel by) the bus? ☊ use ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
The oven looked as if it had never been used. ☊ use ☊
I have some information you may be able to use (= to get an advantage from). ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
use sth as sth: The building is currently being used as a warehouse. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
This type of heater uses a lot of electricity. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
The poem uses simple language. ☊ use ☊
That's a word I never use. ☊ use ☊
You have to use the past tense. ☊ use ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
The software is designed for use in schools. ☊ use ☊
I'm not sure that this is the most valuable use of my time. ☊ use ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
The bar is for the use of members only. ☊ use ☊
I'm sure you'll think of a use for it. ☊ use ☊
This chemical has a wide range of industrial uses. ☊ use ☊
You can throw those away—they're no use to anyone. ☊ be no use (to sb) ☊
What's the use of worrying about it? ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
It's no use—I can't persuade her. ☊ it's no use (doing sth), what's the use (of doing sth)? ☊
We could make better use of our resources. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
used to sth: I found the job tiring at first but I soon got used to it. ☊ used ☊
used cars ☊ used ☊
I used to live in London. ☊ used to ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
I didn't use to like him much when we were at school. ☊ used to ☊
You used to see a lot of her, didn't you? ☊ used to ☊
a useful gadget ☊ useful ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
useful (to sb): He might be useful to us. ☊ useful ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
This information could prove useful. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life. ☊ useful ☊
This pen is useless. ☊ useless ☊
useless (to do sth): He knew it was useless to protest. ☊ useless ☊
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. ☊ useless ☊
The quality ranged from acceptable to worse than useless. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
road users ☊ user ☊
computer software users ☊ user ☊
a user manual ☊ user ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
I suppose it has a certain novelty value (= it's interesting because it's new). ☊ value ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
motor vehicles (= cars, buses, lorries/trucks, etc.) ☊ vehicle ☊
the use of video in schools ☊ video ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
The house is clearly visible from the beach. ☊ visible ☊
If you have time, pay a visit to the local museum. ☊ visit ☊
your active vocabulary (= the words that you use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
your passive vocabulary (= the words that you understand but don't use) ☊ vocabulary ☊
wake to do sth: He woke up to find himself alone in the house. ☊ wake ☊
What this house wants is a good clean. ☊ want ☊
Her comments were greeted with warm applause. ☊ warm ☊
a warm house ☊ warm ☊
Wash the blouse in warm soapy water. ☊ warm ☊
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. ☊ warmth ☊
I do the washing (= wash the clothes) in our house. ☊ washing ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
household/industrial waste ☊ waste ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
A little way up on the left is the Museum of Modern Art. ☊ way ☊
You're welcome to use the pool. ☊ welcome ☊
What a beautiful house! ☊ what ☊
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible. ☊ wherever ☊
Houses which overlook the lake cost more. ☊ which ☊
While I was waiting at the bus stop, three buses went by in the opposite direction. ☊ while ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
Whose house is that? ☊ whose ☊
It's the house whose door is painted red. ☊ whose ☊
Why get upset just because you got one bad grade? ☊ why ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
My father left me the house in his will. ☊ will ☊
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. ☊ winter ☊
fuse wire ☊ wire ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
It's no use wishing for the impossible. ☊ wish ☊
He was forced to withdraw from the competition because of injury. ☊ withdraw ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
Without wanting to criticize, I think you could have done better. (= used before you make a critical comment) ☊ without ☊
We set to work on the outside of the house (= for example, painting it). ☊ get (down) to/set to work ☊
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. ☊ worse ☊
If the worst comes to the worst, we'll just have to sell the house. ☊ if the worst comes to the worst ☊
Our house is worth about £100 000. ☊ worth ☊
worth sth: The museum is certainly worth a visit. ☊ worth ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
Excuse me, is this your seat? ☊ your ☊
cause ☊ ces hallucinations ont une cause ☊
car ☊ c’est dommage, car tu vas perdre un gros client ☊
refuser ☊ attendez . . . vous refusez d’obéir? ☊
maison ☊ elle est revenue habiter à la maison ☊
utiliser ☊ il utilisait une sorte de rasoir ☊
emploi ☊ leur emploi exige qu’ils fournissent leurs propres outils ☊
employer ☊ vous en employez beaucoup, de ces intellos gonflants ☊
usage ☊ il avait perdu l’usage de la mémoire immédiate ☊
utile ☊ l’hypocrisie, pour être utile, doit se cacher ☊
susciter ☊ une femme qui a étudié la théologie suscite toujours quelque méfiance ☊
destiner ☊ ce programme n’est pas destiné aux informaticiens ☊
causer ☊ tout ceci a causé une certaine frustration ☊
accuser ☊ de quoi nous accusez-vous? ☊
utilisation ☊ je ne veux pas que l’utilisation des phtalates soit bannie ☊
inutile ☊ notre travail vous semble inutile ☊
excuse ☊ tu pouvais t’inventer une meilleure excuse ☊
époux ☊ je suis fier de l’avoir choisi comme époux ☊
excuser ☊ excusez moi de vous interrompre monsieur ☊
diffuser ☊ nos stations diffusent une émission quotidienne ☊
consommer ☊ nous consommons des aliments génétique- ment modifiés ☊
musée ☊ je suis allé faire un tour au musée ☊
ménage ☊ j’ai un peu de ménage à faire pour l’instant ☊
confondre ☊ je confonds peut-être, avec d’autres bourses ☊
épuiser ☊ ils ont épuisé leurs ressources et veulent puiser dans les nôtres ☊
habituer ☊ on s’habitue à tout, quand on est obligé ☊
utilisateur ☊ éditez le dictionnaire utilisateur pour le réduire à 10.000 mots maximum ☊
amuser ☊ il faut s’amuser un peu dans la vie ☊
pause ☊ nous allons prendre une pause pour le déjeuner ☊
abus ☊ il y a eu des abus sexuels ☊
pardonner ☊ si tu m’aimes vraiment, pardonne-moi ☊
mélanger ☊ il mélangeait un peu les dates ☊
user ☊ use de ton charme pour le convaincre ☊
utilité ☊ tu ne m’es d’aucune utilité ☊
abuser ☊ j’ai été injuste, j’ai abusé de ma force ☊
excès ☊ il y a eu un excès de confiance chez certains ☊
usager ☊ l’usager modifie les paramètres de renvoi d’appel ☊
conjoint ☊ je parle le français mais mon conjoint est anglophone ☊
stupide ☊ ah que je suis stupide! ☊
pavillon ☊ il m’emmena bavarder dans le pavillon de la piscine ☊
clause ☊ ces clauses devraient respecter les droits de la personne ☊
veuf ☊ vous savez, moi-même je suis veuf ☊
décliner ☊ vous avez décliné notre offre ☊
confus ☊ je suis très confus, je ne sais pas pourquoi ☊
phare ☊ éteignez les phares! restez où vous êtes! ☊
souris ☊ le chat mange la souris ☊
éveiller ☊ la nuit, je restais éveillée dans mon lit ☊
pantalon ☊ ôtez votre pantalon et entrez, je vais vous examiner ☊
brouiller ☊ le récit des confessions brouille tout ☊
serre ☊ l’effet de serre est un phénomène naturel ☊
maltraiter ☊ vous me forcez vraiment à vous maltraiter ☊
exciter ☊ je suis très excitée d’aller voter ☊
occasionner ☊ le conflit occasionne des pertes énormes ☊