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fine ☊ vạ ☊
→ → →
OXF3000N sự vắng mặt absence
OXF3000N vắng mặt nghỉ absent
OXF3000N lối cửa đường vào access
OXF3000N tra lắp vào adapt
OXF3000N cộng thêm vào add
OXF3000N thêm vào in addition (to)
OXF3000N thêm vào tăng thêm additional
OXF3000N nhận vào cho vào kết hợp admit
OXF3000N sự giúp đỡ thêm vào phụ vào aid
OXF3000N sự nhắm (bắn) mục tiêu ý định nhắm tập trung hướng vào aim
OXF3000N sống vẫn còn sống còn tồn tại alive
OXF3000N cũng cũng vậy cũng thế also
OXF3000N và and
OXF3000N động vật thú vật animal
OXF3000N bất cứ việc gì vật gì pro(n) việc gì, vật gì
OXF3000N sự gắn vào vật gắn vào sự chuyên cần chuyên tâm application
OXF3000N gắn vào ghép vào áp dụng vào apply
OXF3000N đặt chướng ngại vật barrier
OXF3000N mang cầm vác đeo ôm bear
OXF3000N sinh vật học biology
OXF3000N vàng hoe blond
OXF3000N tấm ván lát ván lót ván board
OXF3000N vay mượn borrow
OXF3000N ngắn gọn vắn tắt brief
OXF3000N ngắn gọn vắn tắt tóm tắt briefly
OXF3000N chiến dịch cuộc vận động campaign
OXF3000N mũ lưỡi trai mũ vả cap
OXF3000N mang vác khuân chở carry
OXF3000N tính cách đặc tính nhân vật character
OXF3000N vải khăn trải bàn áo thầy tu cloth
OXF3000N sự xung đột sự va chạm xung đột, va chạm
OXF3000N văn cảnh khung cảnh phạm vi context
OXF3000N vải thô sự rơi (máy bay) sự phá sản sụp đổ crash
OXF3000N sinh vật loài vật creature
OXF3000N vương miện vua ngai vàng đỉnh cao nhất crown
OXF3000N ép vắt đè nát đè bẹp crush
OXF3000N (thuộcvăn hóa cultural
OXF3000N văn hóa sự mở mang sự giáo dục culture
OXF3000N cái để bảo vệ vật để chống đỡ sự che chở defence
OXF3000N phụ thuộc tùy thuộc dựa vào ỷ vào trông mong vào depend on
OXF3000N vật gửi tiền gửi tiền đặt cọc gửi đặt cọc deposit
OXF3000N hoang vắng không người ở deserted
OXF3000N đồ bẩn thỉu đồ dơ bẩn vật rác rưởi dirt
OXF3000N văn kiện tài liệu tư liệu document
OXF3000N vật nuôi trong nhà (thuộcnội trợ quốc nội domestic
OXF3000N vật nuôi trong nhà (thuộcnội trợ quốc nội domestic
OXF3000N vật nuôi trong nhà (thuộcnội trợ quốc nội domestic
OXF3000N vật nuôi trong nhà (thuộcnội trợ quốc nội domestic
OXF3000N cửa cửa ra vào door
OXF3000N váy quần áo mặc (quần áo) ăn mặc dress
OXF3000N người thu thập và xuất bản chủ bút editor
OXF3000N sự điều tra sự thẩm vấn enquiry
OXF3000N đi vào gia nhập enter
OXF3000N sự đi vào sự nhậm chức entrance
OXF3000N sự ghi vào sổ sách sự đi vào sự tiếp nhận (pháp lý) entry
OXF3000N tương đương từ vật tương đương equivalent
OXF3000N trưng bày triển lãm vật trưng bày vật triển lãm exhibit
OXF3000N sự tin tưởng tin cậy niềm tin vật đảm bảo faith
OXF3000N được ưa thích người (vật) được ưa thích favourite
OXF3000N proít vài một ít một vài few
OXF3000N một ít một vài a few
OXF3000N hình dáng nhân vật hình dung miêu tả figure
OXF3000N hãng công ty chắc kiên quyết vững vàng firm
OXF3000N thứ nhất đầu tiên trước hết người vật đầu tiên thứ nhất first
OXF3000N kho quỹ tài trợ tiền bạc để tiền vào công quỹ fund
OXF3000N vàng bằng vàng gold
OXF3000N ngữ pháp văn phạm grammar
OXF3000N sự vội vàng sự gấp rút hurry
OXF3000N vội vàng hối hả gấp rút in a hurry
OXF3000N sự và chạm sự tác động ảnh hưởng impact
OXF3000N đánh (thuế...) bắt gánh vác đánh tráo lợi dụng impose
OXF3000N ghi khắc in sâu vào gây ấn tượng làm cảm động impress
OXF3000N được ghi khắc in sâu vào impressed
OXF3000N thật vậy quả thật indeed
OXF3000N không thể tránh được chắc chắn xảy ra vẫn thường thấy nghe inevitable
OXF3000N vào lúc ban đầu ban đ initially
OXF3000N chèn vào lồng vào insert
OXF3000N cuộc phỏng vấn sự gặp mặt phỏng vấn nói chuyện riêng interview
OXF3000N vào vào trong into
OXF3000N để hết tâm trí vào involved in
OXF3000N sự gồm sự bao hàm sự để dồn hết tâm trí vào involvement
OXF3000N lá cây lá (vàng...) leaf
OXF3000N nghiêng dựa ỷ vào lean
OXF3000N cho vay cho mượn lend
OXF3000N có thể đúng có thể xảy ra có khả năng có thể chắc vậy likely
OXF3000N danh sách ghi vào danh sách list
OXF3000N /ˈlɪtərətʃər/ văn chương văn học literature
OXF3000N gánh nặng vật nặng chất chở load
OXF3000N sự vay mượn loan
OXF3000N may mắn vận may luck
OXF3000N nguyên vật liệu vật chất hữu hình material
OXF3000N chất vật chất có ý nghĩa có tính chất quan trọng matter
OXF3000N lỡ trượt sự trượt sự thiếu vắng miss
OXF3000N vắng thiếu thất lạc missing
OXF3000N hơn nữa ngoài ra vả lại moreover
OXF3000N prokhông ai không người vật gì none
OXF3000N vâng lời tuân theo tuân lệnh obey
OXF3000N vật vật thể phản đối chống lại object
OXF3000N cơ quan văn phòng bộ office
OXF3000N (thuộcchính quyền văn phòng viên chức công chức official
OXF3000N ván ô (cửa tường) pa nô panel
OXF3000N tham gia vào take part in
OXF3000N quá khứ dĩ vãng quá qua past
OXF3000N cơn nóng giận vật cưng người được yêu thích pet
OXF3000N vật chất (thuộc) cơ thể thân thể physical
OXF3000N vật lý học physics
OXF3000N thực vật sự mọc lên trồng gieo plant
OXF3000N quyền sở hữu vật sở hữu possession
OXF3000N sự hiện diện sự có mặt người vât hiện diện presence
OXF3000N vội vàng hấp tấp trước (vd. ngày hôm trước) ưu tiên previous
OXF3000N vấn đề điều khó giải quyết problem
OXF3000N đặt để cho vào put
OXF3000N câu hỏi hỏi chất vấn question
OXF3000N về về việc đối với (vấn đề...) regarding
OXF3000N đăng ký ghi vào sổ sổ sổ sách máy ghi register
OXF3000N tin vào tin cậy tin tưởng vào rely on
OXF3000N còn lại vẫn còn như cũ remain
OXF3000N quyết định kiên quyết (làm gì) giải quyết (vấn đề khó khăn) resolve
OXF3000N vật cái còn lại những người cái khác the rest
OXF3000N vai (diễn) vai trò role
OXF3000N vật vô giá trị bỏ đi rác rưởi rubbish
OXF3000N xông lên lao vào xô đẩy sự xông lên sự lao vào sự xô đẩy rush
OXF3000N bào tải đóng bao bỏ vào bao sack
OXF3000N prođều đều đơn điệu cũng như thế vẫn cái đó same
OXF3000N vảy (cá..) scale
OXF3000N không cùng nhau thành người riêng vật riêng separately
OXF3000N pronhiều hơn ba vài several
OXF3000N sự khâu sự may vá sewing
OXF3000N giới tính các vấn đề sinh lý sexual
OXF3000N giới tính các vấn đề sinh lý sexually
OXF3000N sự đụng chạm va chạm sự kích động sự choáng shock
OXF3000N bị kích động bị va chạm bị sốc shocked
OXF3000N vai shoulder
OXF3000N váy đầm skirt
OXF3000N như vậy như thế vì thế vì vậy vì thế cho nên so
OXF3000N promột it một vài some
OXF3000N tốc độ vận tốc speed
OXF3000N đánh vần sự thu hút sự quyến rũ say mê spell
OXF3000N vuông vuông vắn dạng hình vuông hình vuông square
OXF3000N ép vắt xiết sự ép sự vắt sự xiết squeeze
OXF3000N ổn định bình tĩnh vững vàng chuồng ngưa stable
OXF3000N vững chắc vững vàng kiến định steady
OXF3000N vững chắc vững vàng kiên định steadily
OXF3000N đứng yên vẫn vẫn còn still
OXF3000N cửa hàng kho hàng tích trữ cho vào kho store
OXF3000N sọc vằn viền stripe
OXF3000N có sọc có vằn striped
OXF3000N người vật thay thế thay thế substitute
OXF3000N pronhư thế như vậy như là such
OXF3000N va li suitcase
OXF3000N vật chống đỡ người cổ vũ người ủng hộ supporter
OXF3000N vây quanh bao quanh surround
OXF3000N bao quanh vây quanh ngoại vi surrounding
OXF3000N nguyên văn bản văn chủ đề đề tài text
OXF3000N bởi vậy cho nên vì thế therefore
OXF3000N cái đồ vật thing
OXF3000N dù dù cho mặc dù mặc dù tuy nhiên tuy vậy though
OXF3000N như vậy như thế do đó thus
OXF3000N đầu mút đỉnh chóp bịt đầu lắp đầu vào tip
OXF3000N vào ngày mai ngày mai tomorrow
OXF3000N phát hiện tìm thấy vạch chỉ ra phác họa dấu vết trace
OXF3000N sự vận chuyển sự vận tải chuyên chở phương tiện đi lại transport
OXF3000N quay xoay vặn sự quay vòng quay turn
OXF3000N rau thực vật vegetable
OXF3000N tường vách wall
OXF3000N vật bao bọc vật quấn quanh wrapping
OXF3000N vàng màu vàng yellow








like: vạ → →
to leave something lying around ☊ bỏ vạ bỏ vật ☊
to invite bad luck, get into ☊ chuốc vạ vào thân ☊
disaster spreads, bystanders get hurt ☊ cháy thành vạ lây ☊
to fine heavily ☊ phạt vạ nặng ☊
no power but many responsibilities ☊ quyền rơm vạ đá ☊
unexpected misfortune, unforeseen adversity ☊ tai bay vạ gió ☊
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ 背起 ☊ bēiqǐ
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ 背起 ☊ bēiqǐ
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ 借出 ☊ jièchū
herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ 进来 ☊ jìnlái
kein Problem ☊ không vấn đề ☊ 没问题 ☊ méiwèntí
deren ☊ ở, của (số ít), và (số nhiều) ☊ 他的 ☊ tā de
einige ☊ một vài ☊ 一些 ☊ yìxiē
noch ☊ vẫn, còn ☊ 还是 ☊ háishì
etwas hineintun ☊ đặt vào ☊ 把...放进去 ☊ bǎ...fàngjìnqù
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ 承受 ☊ chéngshòu
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ 承受 ☊ chéngshòu
in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ 陷入混乱中 ☊ xiànrù hùnluàn zhōng
einfügen ☊ điền vào ☊ 补入 ☊ bǔrù
blond ☊ tóc vàng hung ☊ 金色的 ☊ jīn sè de
gelb ☊ màu vàng ☊ 黄色的 ☊ huáng sè de
betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ 走进 ☊ zǒu jìn
ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ 走进一幢房子 ☊ zǒu jìn yí zhuàng fáng zi
einzahlen ☊ gửi tiền vào ☊ 存 ☊ cún
einziehen ☊ dọn vào nhà ☊ 搬进 ☊ bān jìn
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ... ☊ kính thưa quí ông và quí bà,... ☊ 尊敬的女士们先生们 ，... ☊ zūn jìng de nǔe shì men xiān shēng men, .....
eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ 紧急的 ☊ jǐn jí de
solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ 这样的 ☊ zhè yàng de
jemanden beraten ☊ tư vấn cho ai ☊ 给某人出主意 ☊ gěi mǒu rén chū zhǔ yì
sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ 干涉 ☊ gāng shè
abwesend ☊ vắng mặt ☊ 不在 ☊ bú zài
insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ 由此 ☊ yóu cǐ
berühren ☊ trạm vào ☊ 感动 ☊ gǎn dòng
einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ 引入 ☊ yǐn rù
zwischen zwei Gegenständen wählen ☊ chọn giữa hai đồ vật ☊ 择二选一 ☊ zé èr xuǎn yī
ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ 解决一个问题 ☊ jiě jué yí gè wèn tí
buchstabieren ☊ Đánh vần ☊ 拼写 ☊ pīn xiě
abmelden ☊ Đăng ký tạm vắng ☊ 注销 ☊ zhù xiāo
jemanden anflehen ☊ cầu xin, van xin ai đó ☊ 恳求某人 ☊ kěnqíu mǒurén
zusätzlich ☊ phụ vào, thêm vào ☊ 附加的 ☊ fùjiā de
etc. (et cetera) ☊ v.v... (vân vân) ☊ 等 (等等) ☊ děng (děngděng)
brav ☊ ngoan ngoãn, vâng lời ☊ 乖的 ☊ guāi de
sich plagen ☊ đánh vật, vật lộn, tự hành hạ ☊ 打拼, 辛劳地工作 ☊ dǎpīn, xīnláo de gōngzuò
registrieren, erfassen ☊ đăng bạ, ghi tên vào danh sách ☊ 记录 ☊ jìlù
jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ 将某物贷给某人 ☊ jiāng mǒuwù dài gěi mǒurén
unsinnig ☊ vớ vẩn, vô nghĩa ☊ 无意义的 ☊ wú yìyì de
etwas vergolden ☊ mạ vàng ☊ 为某物镀金 ☊ wèi mǒuwù dùjīn
verdrehen ☊ vặn ☊ 扭转 ☊ niǔzhuǎn
jemanden entlarven ☊ vạch mặt ai đó ☊ 揭发某人 ☊ jiēfā mǒurén
zerdrücken ☊ ép, vắt ☊ 压碎 ☊ yāsuì
kollidieren, aufeinanderprallen ☊ va chạm, đâm nhau ☊ 相撞 ☊ xiāngzhuàng
eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ 一个动物种类的灭绝 ☊ yī gè dòngwù zhǒnglèi de mièjué
melken ☊ vắt sữa ☊ 挤奶 ☊ jǐnǎi
rupfen ☊ vặt lông ☊ 揪 ☊ jīu
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng
sich quälen ☊ vất vả ☊ 折磨 ☊ zhémó
Tor! ☊ vào! ☊ 进球！ ☊ jìnqiú!
stolpern ☊ vấp, trượt ☊ 踉踉跄跄地走 ☊ liàngliàng-qiàngqiàng de zǒu
hastig ☊ vội vàng, hấp tấp ☊ 匆忙地 ☊ cōngmáng de
etwas flicken ☊ vá gì đó ☊ 缝补某物 ☊ féngbǔ mǒuwù
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ 包围一座城市 ☊ bāowéi yī zuò chéngshì
Pfeil und Bogen ☊ mũi tên và cung tên ☊ 弓箭 ☊ gōngjiàn
über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ 因为某事而叫苦 ☊ yīnwèi mǒushì ér jiàokǔ
Litauen ☊ litva ☊ 立陶宛 ☊ Lìtáowǎn
Slowakei ☊ Slovakia ☊ 斯洛伐克 ☊ Sīluòfákè
Bayern ☊ bang Bavaria ☊ 巴伐利亚 ☊ Bāfálìyà
der Koffer ☊ va li ☊ ☊
der Kofferkuli ☊ xe đế va li, xe đẩy ☊ ☊
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ ☊
leihen ☊ cho mượn, cho vay ☊ ☊
herein kommen ☊ vào, tiến vào, bước vào ☊ ☊
kein Problem ☊ không vấn đề ☊ ☊
das Büro ☊ văn phòng ☊ ☊
deren ☊ ở, của (số ít), và (số nhiều) ☊ ☊
das Ding ☊ đồ vật ☊ ☊
die Halbpension ☊ thuê phòng kèm bữa sáng và bữa trưa hoặc bữa tối ☊ ☊
einige ☊ một vài ☊ ☊
die Sahne ☊ váng sữa ☊ ☊
der Pfannkuchen ☊ bánh bột mì rán với trứng và sữa tươi ☊ ☊
der Wein ☊ rượu vang ☊ ☊
die Kultur ☊ văn hóa ☊ ☊
das Junkfood ☊ đồ ăn vặt ☊ ☊
noch ☊ vẫn, còn ☊ ☊
etwas hineintun ☊ đặt vào ☊ ☊
tragen ☊ mang, vác ☊ ☊
das Kleid ☊ chiếc váy ☊ ☊
der Rock ☊ váy ngắn ☊ ☊
das Reisebüro ☊ văn phòng du lịch ☊ ☊
das Zeug ☊ vải vóc, hàng dệt ☊ ☊
die Krawatte ☊ cà vạt ☊ ☊
der Koffer ☊ va li ☊ ☊
das Gold ☊ vàng ☊ ☊
in Panik geraten ☊ rơi vào hoảng sợ ☊ ☊
einfügen ☊ điền vào ☊ ☊
die Schulter ☊ vai ☊ ☊
blond ☊ tóc vàng hung ☊ ☊
gelb ☊ màu vàng ☊ ☊
betreten ☊ bước vào ☊ ☊
ein Haus betreten ☊ bước vào nhà ☊ ☊
einzahlen ☊ gửi tiền vào ☊ ☊
einziehen ☊ dọn vào nhà ☊ ☊
das Brett ☊ tấm ván ☊ ☊
die Frage ☊ câu hỏi, chất vấn ☊ ☊
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ... ☊ kính thưa quí ông và quí bà,... ☊ ☊
die Partie ☊ ván, trận đấu ☊ ☊
der Haupteingang ☊ lối vào chính ☊ ☊
der Athlet ☊ vận động viên, lực sĩ ☊ ☊
der Eintritt ☊ vào ☊ ☊
eilig ☊ nhanh, vội vàng ☊ ☊
solcher, solche, solches ☊ như thế, như vậy ☊ ☊
die Beratung ☊ tư vấn ☊ ☊
jemanden beraten ☊ tư vấn cho ai ☊ ☊
der Streit ☊ cãi vã ☊ ☊
sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ ☊
das Tier ☊ con thú, thú vật ☊ ☊
die Kreislaufprobleme ☊ vấn đề tuần hoàn ☊ ☊
die Anfahrt ☊ lối vào ☊ ☊
abwesend ☊ vắng mặt ☊ ☊
insofern ☊ ở mức độ như vậy ☊ ☊
die Literatur ☊ văn ☊ ☊
berühren ☊ trạm vào ☊ ☊
einführen ☊ nhập, đưa ...vào, áp dụng ☊ ☊
zwischen zwei Gegenständen wählen ☊ chọn giữa hai đồ vật ☊ ☊
ein Problem lösen ☊ giải quyết một vấn đề ☊ ☊
die Anfrage ☊ chất vấn, thắc mắc ☊ ☊
buchstabieren ☊ Đánh vần ☊ ☊
abmelden ☊ Đăng ký tạm vắng ☊ ☊
der Ratgeber ☊ người cố vấn, người khuyên bảo ☊ ☊
jemanden anflehen ☊ cầu xin, van xin ai đó ☊ ☊
zusätzlich ☊ phụ vào, thêm vào ☊ ☊
etc. (et cetera) ☊ v.v... (vân vân) ☊ ☊
usw. (und so weiter) ☊ v.v. (vân vân) ☊ ☊
der Grünschnabel ☊ kẻ vắt mũi chưa sạch, người mới ☊ ☊
brav ☊ ngoan ngoãn, vâng lời ☊ ☊
der Steuerberater ☊ người cố vấn về thuế vụ ☊ ☊
sich plagen ☊ đánh vật, vật lộn, tự hành hạ ☊ ☊
die Schreibwaren ☊ đồ dùng văn phòng ☊ ☊
die Anleihe, das Darlehen ☊ tín dụng, khoản vay ☊ ☊
das Zeugnis ☊ văn bằng ☊ ☊
der Berater ☊ người cố vấn ☊ ☊
die Angelegenheit besprechen ☊ bàn, thảo luận về một vấn đề ☊ ☊
registrieren, erfassen ☊ đăng bạ, ghi tên vào danh sách ☊ ☊
die Urkunde ☊ giấy chứng nhận, chứng chỉ, văn bằng ☊ ☊
jemandem etwas gutschreiben ☊ nộp, gửi tiền vào tài khoản của ai đó ☊ ☊
unsinnig ☊ vớ vẩn, vô nghĩa ☊ ☊
der Schraubenzieher ☊ cái vặn vít, cái vặn đinh ốc ☊ ☊
etwas vergolden ☊ mạ vàng ☊ ☊
verdrehen ☊ vặn ☊ ☊
die Stütze ☊ vật trụ, chỗ tựa ☊ ☊
die Goldmine ☊ mỏ vàng ☊ ☊
der Samt ☊ vải nhung ☊ ☊
jemanden entlarven ☊ vạch mặt ai đó ☊ ☊
zerdrücken ☊ ép, vắt ☊ ☊
die Vanillesoße ☊ nước xốt có vị vani ☊ ☊
kollidieren, aufeinanderprallen ☊ va chạm, đâm nhau ☊ ☊
das Ventil ☊ van ☊ ☊
das Säugetier ☊ động vật có vú ☊ ☊
die Pfote ☊ chân động vật ☊ ☊
die Tatze ☊ chân động vật lớn ☊ ☊
die Haifischflosse ☊ vây cá mập ☊ ☊
die Schuppen (eines Fisches) ☊ vẩy cá ☊ ☊
das Aas ☊ xác súc vật ☊ ☊
eine Tierart ausrotten ☊ hủy diệt một loài động vật ☊ ☊
das Gewächs ☊ thực vật, cây ☊ ☊
melken ☊ vắt sữa ☊ ☊
rupfen ☊ vặt lông ☊ ☊
das Futter ☊ thức ăn (động vật) ☊ ☊
die Tiere füttern ☊ cho động vật ăn ☊ ☊
flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊
der Mist ☊ phân chuồng, phân thú vật ☊ ☊
sich quälen ☊ vất vả ☊ ☊
Tor! ☊ vào! ☊ ☊
die gelbe Karte ☊ thẻ vàng ☊ ☊
stolpern ☊ vấp, trượt ☊ ☊
hastig ☊ vội vàng, hấp tấp ☊ ☊
das Schachspiel ☊ ván cờ ☊ ☊
etwas flicken ☊ vá gì đó ☊ ☊
das Laminat ☊ ván lát sàn ☊ ☊
eine Stadt belagern ☊ bao vây một thành phố ☊ ☊
das Ungeheuer ☊ quái vật ☊ ☊
Pfeil und Bogen ☊ mũi tên và cung tên ☊ ☊
die Gelbsucht ☊ bệnh vàng da ☊ ☊
das Gelbfieber ☊ bệnh sốt vàng ☊ ☊
der Impfstoff ☊ vacxin ☊ ☊
über etwas jammern ☊ than vãn về điều gì đó ☊ ☊
der Penis ☊ dương vật ☊ ☊
der Blödsinn ☊ điều vớ vẩn ☊ ☊
der Streit in der Familie ☊ vụ cãi vã trong gia đình ☊ ☊
die Klippe ☊ vách đá ☊ ☊
der Karneval ☊ lễ hội hóa trang, lễ hội carnaval ☊ ☊
Litauen ☊ litva ☊ ☊
Slowakei ☊ Slovakia ☊ ☊
Bayern ☊ bang Bavaria ☊ ☊
die Belagerung ☊ sự bao vây ☊ ☊
Er schwimmt und dann spielt er mit einem Kind Ball. ☊ Anh ấy đi bơi và sau đó chơi bóng với một đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 12)
Ja, ich habe dort ein schönes Zimmer. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có một phòng tuyệt vời ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 2, Nr. 17)
Tri kommt am späten Nachmittag am Flughafen an. ☊ Tri đến sân bay vào lúc chiều tối ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 21)
Nach dem Flug ist er müde und sein Gepäck ist sehr schwer. ☊ Sau chuyến bay anh cảm thấy mệt và hành lý thì rất nặng. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 22)
Er hebt seinen Koffer, seine Reisetasche und seinen Rucksack auf einen Kofferkuli. ☊ Anh ấy nhấc va-li, túi du lịch và ba lô lên xe đẩy. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 24)
Tri geht zum Ausgang und verlässt den Flughafen. ☊ Tri đi ra và rời khỏi sân bay. ☊ (Lektion 3, Nr. 27)
Tri möchte mit dem Taxi in die Stadt fahren. ☊ Tri muốn đi Taxi vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 29)
Eine einfache Fahrkarte in die Stadt bitte. ☊ Làm ơn cho một vé một chiều vào thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 37)
Daher überlegt er, das Geld mit seiner Kreditkarte vom Geldautomaten zu holen. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy cân nhắc việc rút tiền bằng thẻ tín dụng từ máy rút tiền tự động. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 43)
Tri gibt die Geldscheine und die Münzen in seine Geldbörse und verlässt das Büro. ☊ Tri cho tiền mặt và tiền xu vào ví và rời khỏi văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 5, Nr. 49)
Wegen des Einkaufens wird Tri hungrig, durstig und müde. ☊ Vì đi mua sắm nên Tri cảm thấy đói, khát và mệt. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 51)
Er kommt zu einem Café und setzt sich an einen freien Tisch. ☊ Anh ấy vào một quán cà phê và ngồi vào một bàn trống. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 53)
Ja, sicher. Wir haben auch Kuchen und Kekse! ☊ Có chứ. Chúng tôi có cả bánh ngọt và bánh quy. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 59)
Nun, ich esse ein Sandwich mit Käse. ☊ Vậy cho tôi Sandwich với pho mát. ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 60)
Zum Beispiel das Stadtzentrum, die Altstadt, Denkmäler und Kirchen. ☊ Ví dụ như trung tâm thành phố, khu phố cố, tượng đài và nhà thờ. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 65)
Preise: Erwachsene 10 Euro, Kinder und Senioren die Hälfte. ☊ Giá tiền: người lớn 10 Euro, người già và trẻ em một nửa giá tiền. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 67)
Kein Problem, wir haben oben reizende Zimmer mit Bad. Ist das okay? ☊ Không thành vấn đề, ở tầng trên chúng tôi có phòng với buồng tắm. Có được không ạ? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 72)
Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74)
Sie haben auch ein Radio und Sie müssen nichts extra dafür bezahlen. ☊ Có cả radio và anh không phải trả thêm tiền. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 77)
Das ist wahr, aber es gibt keinen Speck. ☊ Đúng vậy, nhưng không có thịt hun khói. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 83)
Weißt du, ich arbeite in einem Büro und esse deshalb meistens leichte Gerichte. ☊ Em biết không, anh làm việc ở văn phòng và vì vậy thường ăn những món nhẹ. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 86)
Kann ich hier auch zu Mittag und zu Abend essen? ☊ Em có thế ăn trưa và ăn tối ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 88)
Er schaut sich die Wettervorhersage an und denkt: ☊ Anh ấy xem dự báo thời tiết và nghĩ: ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 94)
Gestern war das Wetter wirklich schön und heute ist es auch warm. ☊ Hôm qua thời tiết thật là đẹp và hôm nay trời cũng ấm. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 95)
Ich hoffe, dass es morgen genauso sein wird. ☊ Mình hy vọng ngày mai cũng vậy. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 96)
Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97)
Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110)
Tri ist zurück und trifft Trang im Esszimmer des Gasthauses. ☊ Tri quay lại và gặp Trang trong phòng ăn của nhà nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 112)
Lass uns zum Salatbuffet gehen, ich bin sehr hungrig und ich liebe den griechischen Salat. ☊ Chúng ta đi ăn búp phê salat đi. Anh đói và anh thích món salat Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 117)
Tri erhält eine hausgemachte vegetarische Pizza und Trang Fisch und Pommes Frites. ☊ Tri nhận món Pizza chay do quán tự làm còn Trang thi nhận món cá và khoai tây rán. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 119)
Leute brauchen Sport, um gesund zu bleiben und sich fit zu fühlen. ☊ Mọi người cần luyện tập thế thao đế giữ gìn sức khoẻ và luôn khoẻ mạnh. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 129)
Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132)
Jeden Monat haben wir Basketball- und Fußballspiele. ☊ Hàng tháng chúng tôi có những trận đấu bóng rố và bóng đá. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 133)
Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134)
Zuerst wollte er Fisch und Pommes Frites machen, aber nun plant er, eine griechische Spezialität zu kochen. ☊ Lúc đầu, anh ấy muốn làm món cá và khoai tây chiên, nhưng bây giờ anh ấy lại lên kế hoạch nấu món đặc sản Hy Lạp. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 141)
Alkohol: Rotwein, Weißwein, Bier, trockener Champagner, Rum, Wodka, Sekt. ☊ Rượu: rượu vang đỏ, rượu vang trắng, bia, sâm-banh chua, Rum, Wodka, Sekt. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 147)
Saft und Milchprodukte: Apfelsaft, Fruchtsaft, Mineralwasser, Milchshake, heiße Schokolade. ☊ Nước trái cây và sữa: nước táo, nước trái cây, nước khoáng, sữa khuấy, sô-cô-la nóng. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 148)
Das muss genug sein für die nächsten paar Monate. ☊ Nó đủ cho vài tháng tới. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 152)
Tri ist ein sehr guter Koch und er mag es, Freunde einzuladen. ☊ Tri là một đầu bếp giỏi và anh ấy thích mời bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 153)
Deshalb benötigt er zu Hause immer eine Menge Nahrungsmittel, selbst wenn das viel kostet. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy luôn trữ nhiều đồ ăn trong nhà, cho dù rất tốn kém. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 154)
Tri und Trang spielen Schach. ☊ Tri và Trang chơi cờ. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 159)
Sie unterhalten sich über unterschiedliche Länder und Kulturen. ☊ Họ trò chuyện về những đất nước và các nền văn hóa khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 160)
Und jede Woche wollen sie sich mit dem Kochen abwechseln. ☊ Và mỗi tuần họ muốn thay phiên nhau nấu ăn. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 162)
Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168)
Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175)
Es ist nett, eingeladen zu werden und tolles Essen zu bekommen. ☊ Thật tuyệt vì được anh mời và được ăn những món ngon. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 176)
Tri denkt, dass Hô Chí Minh solch eine graue, schreckliche und langweilige Stadt ist. ☊ Tri cho rằng thành phố Hồ Chí Minh là một thành phố khủng khiếp và buồn tẻ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 180)
Zusammen gehen sie durch die Altstadt. ☊ Họ cùng vào khu phố. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 182)
Sie saß immer im Aufenthaltsraum und schrieb Geschichten über die Künstler. ☊ Cô hay ngồi trong căn phòng này và viết truyện về các nghệ sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 186)
Was ist das dort für ein großes Gebäude? ☊ Khu nhà lớn đằng kia là gì vậy? ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 194)
Aber jetzt werden die Räume vermietet, und es gibt darin viele Rechtsanwaltsbüros. ☊ Nhưng bây giờ nó được cho thuê và có nhiều văn phòng luật sư ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 196)
Dann haben wir viel Zeit, uns über unsere Gedanken und neue Ideen zu unterhalten. ☊ Lúc đó chúng ta sẽ có nhiều thời gian hơn để nói chuyện về những kỷ niệm và về những ý tưởng mới. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 204)
Ich hoffe, dass mit Oma alles in Ordnung ist. ☊ Em hy vọng là bà vẫn khoẻ. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 206)
Tri klebt eine Briefmarke auf den Brief und verlässt seine Wohnung. ☊ Tri dán tem lên bao thư và ra khỏi nhà. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 208)
Tri hat seinen Führerschein vor einigen Wochen gemacht. ☊ Tri có bằng lái cách đây vài tuần. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 210)
Deshalb ist er immer aufgeregt, wenn er Auto fährt. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy vẫn luôn hồi hộp khi lái xe ô-tô. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 211)
Wirklich? Was ist passiert? ☊ Thật không? Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 221)
Es sieht wie ein Unfall aus, weil dort viele Krankenwagen sind und die Polizei dort ist. ☊ Có lẽ là một vụ tai nạn, có nhiều xe cứu thương và cảnh sát ở đó. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 223)
Nachdem er eine Parklücke gefunden hat, geht Tri zur Abflughalle. ☊ Sau khi tìm thấy chỗ đậu xe thì Tri đi vào phòng chờ. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 228)
Deshalb kauft er sich nur ein einfaches Flugticket. ☊ Vì vậy anh ấy chỉ mua vé một chiều. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 230)
Ja, aber ich denke, dass ich das Flugzeug nehme. ☊ Vâng, nhưng tôi nghĩ, tôi muốn đi máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 234)
An welchem Datum möchten Sie fliegen? ☊ Vậy anh muốn bay ngày nào? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 235)
Okay, hier ist der Flugplan. Der Flug ist nächste Woche. ☊ OK, đây là lịch bay. Chuyến bay vào tuần tới. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 243)
Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245)
Das Wetter wird sehr kalt und nass und Tri braucht neue Kleidung. ☊ Trời rất lạnh và ẩm ướt và Tri cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 247)
Hallo Trang, hier ist Tri. Ich fühle mich müde und alt. ☊ Chào Trang, anh Tri đây. Anh mệt và oải quá. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 249)
Möchtest du mit mir in die Stadt kommen? ☊ Em có muốn cùng anh vào phố không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 251)
Trang möchte zu einem teuren Geschäft gehen. ☊ Trang vào một hiệu đắt tiền. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 253)
Sie möchte dort ein Kleid anprobieren, das sie auf einer Modenschau gesehen hat. ☊ Cô ấy muốn mặc thử một cái váy, cái mà cô ấy đã nhìn thấy trong chương trình biếu diễn thời trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 254)
Schau dir dieses Kleid an. Es ist fantastisch. Denkst du, es würde mir passen? ☊ Anh xem cái váy xem. Nó thật tuyệt. Anh thấy nó có hợp với em không? ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 255)
Es sieht aus, als wolltest du zu einer Hochzeit gehen. ☊ Cứ như là em đi đám cưới vậy. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 256)
Dies ist bequem und reine Baumwolle. Ich mag es. ☊ Cái này thật vừa và bằng sợi cotton. Anh thích nó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 259)
Ich benötige nur einige warme Pullover, Schuhe, Socken, einige Hosen und Jeans, aber nichts besonderes. ☊ Anh cần vài chiếc áo thun, giày, vài đôi vớ, vài cái quần tây và quần jeans, nhưng chắng có cái nào đặc biệt cả. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 261)
Und du benötigst eine neue Brille, dann siehst du, dass dieses Hemd nichts für dich ist. ☊ Và anh cần một cặp kiếng mới. Anh xem đấy, cái áo này không hợp với anh. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 262)
Sie würden zu meinem neuen Rock passen. ☊ Nó thật hợp với cái váy ngắn mới của em. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 266)
Ich möchte diese Schuhe und ich brauche auch neue Strümpfe und Strumpfhosen für den Winter. ☊ Em muốn đôi giày này và em cũng cần đôi tất dài và quần tất mới cho mùa đông này. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 268)
Ich benötige ein paar neue Hosen. ☊ Anh cần vài cái quần mới. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 270)
Tri und Trang sind jetzt sehr müde und hungrig. ☊ Tri và Trang hiện rất đói và mệt. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 275)
Nein, ich mag es medium, mit vielen Gewürzen und Senf. ☊ Không, anh muốn chín tái thôi, thêm nhiều gia vị và mù tạc. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 280)
Ich tue immer Salz und Pfeffer drauf, aber ich mag es nicht zu würzig. ☊ Em luôn rắc muối và tiêu lên trên, nhưng em không thích quá nhiều gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 281)
Sein Gepäck ist größer, als es im letzten Urlaub war: Er möchte mehr Sachen mitnehmen. ☊ Va-li của anh còn to hơn cả va-li trong kì nghỉ vừa qua. Anh ấy muốn mang nhiều đồ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 294)
Er hat viele Andenken für seinen Bruder und seine Freunde gekauft. ☊ Anh ấy mua rất nhiều quà làm kỷ niệm cho anh trai và bạn bè. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 295)
Er musste einige englische Bücher im Buchladen und einige CDs im Musikladen kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy đã mua vài quyến sách tiếng Anh ở tiệm sách và vài đĩa CD ở tiệm băng đĩa nhạc. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 296)
Er ging auch zum Flohmarkt, um einige lustige Sachen zu kaufen. ☊ Anh ấy cũng đến chợ trời đế mua vài món đồ lạ. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 297)
Ich bin für einen Regenschirm und eine warme Jacke. ☊ Anh nên mang một cái theo ô và một cái áo ấm. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 301)
Um einige Zeitschriften und einen Reiseführer zu kaufen. ☊ Đế mua vài tờ tạp chí và quyến sách hướng dẫn. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 304)
Oh mein Gott, mein Koffer wird überladen sein. ☊ Ôi trời ơi, va-li của anh sẽ đầy lắm đây. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 307)
Sie haben preiswerten Silber- und Goldschmuck. ☊ Họ có những đồ trang sức bằng vàng bạc giá phải chăng. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 316)
Sie denkt, dass der Ring verloren geht oder so ähnlich. ☊ Bà sợ rằng chiếc nhẫn có thế bị mất hay tương tự như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 321)
Der Ring ist wirklich alt und hat persönlichen Wert. ☊ Chiếc nhẫn này thực sự là rất lâu đời rồi, và cá nhân tôi rất quí nó. ☊ (Lektion 26, Nr. 332)
Tri nahm den Ring und verließ das Geschäft. ☊ Tri nhận chiếc nhẫn và rời cửa hàng. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 337)
Tri konnte nicht in seine Augen sehen. ☊ Tri không thế tin vào mắt mình. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 343)
Er musste Trang anrufen und ihr erklären, was passiert ist. ☊ Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang và giải thích chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 348)
Er fühlte in seine Taschen, und der Ring war noch dort. ☊ Anh ấy sờ vào túi và chiếc nhẫn vẫn còn đó. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 353)
Er verließ den Bus und versuchte herauszufinden, wo er war. ☊ Anh xuống xe và cố nhận ra mình đang ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 356)
Tri ging zur nächsten Straße und entschied sich, zur Wohnung seines Bruders zu trampen. ☊ Tri đi đến con đường kế tiếp và quyết định đi nhờ xe đến nhà anh trai. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 358)
Er hob vorsichtig seinen Daumen und wartete auf einen Fahrer. ☊ Anh ấy giơ ngón tay cái lên và chờ một tài xế. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 359)
Ich bin nur hier, um jemand zu besuchen. ☊ Tôi đến đây đế thăm vài người. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 364)
Wir müssen einen halben Kilometer zurückfahren und dann müssen wir nach links abbiegen. ☊ Chúng ta phải quay lại nửa kilomet và sau đó phải rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 377)
Tri hat vor einigen Wochen den Artikel für sein Sportzentrum geschrieben. ☊ Cách đây vài tuần Tri đã viết bài báo về trung tâm thế thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 382)
Der Artikel war in der lokalen Zeitung und viele Leute waren am Sportzentrum interessiert. ☊ Bài báo đã được đăng trên tờ báo địa phương và nhiều người chú ý đến trung tâm thế thao. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 383)
Jeder kann seinen Abfall hinein tun. ☊ Mọi người có thế vứt rác vào đó. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 390)
In jedem Raum ist ein Müllbehälter für Papier, einer für Plastik, einer für Glas und einer für den Rest. ☊ Trong mỗi phòng có một thùng dành cho giấy, một thùng dành cho bao nilon, một thùng dành cho chai thủy tinh và một thùng dành cho các loại rác còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 391)
An diesem Abend möchten Tri und Trang zu einer Geburtstagsfeier gehen. ☊ Tối nay Trí và Trang đi dự tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 394)
Sie steckt ihre Telefonkarte hinein und hebt den Hörer ab, aber das Telefon funktioniert nicht. ☊ Cô ấy nhét thẻ điện thoại vào và nhấc ống nghe lên, nhưng điện thoại không hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 407)
Sie versucht eine andere Telefonzelle, aber jetzt kann sie nur auf den Anrufbeantworter sprechen. ☊ Cô ấy thử sang phòng điện thoại khác, nhưng bây giờ cô ấy chỉ có thế nói vào máy trả lời tự động thôi. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 409)
Tri und Trang liefen zur Geburtstagsparty. ☊ Tri và Trang đang đi dự bữa tiệc sinh nhật. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 419)
Was ist passiert? ☊ Chuyện gì xảy ra vậy? ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 423)
Meine Nachbarn feierten Hochzeit und dann fing etwas Feuer. ☊ Hàng xóm của tôi tố chức đám cưới và sau đó thì lửa cháy ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 426)
Jeder rannte und schrie und schlug die Fenster ein. ☊ Mọi người chạy và kêu cứu và đập bể cửa số. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 429)
Und dann war da dieser tapfere Feuerwehrmann. ☊ Và sau đó lính cứu hỏa đến. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 430)
Er half jedem heraus und die Leute, die sich verletzt haben, sind jetzt im Krankenhaus. ☊ Họ giúp mọi người thoát ra và những người bị thương thì bây giờ đang ở trong bệnh viện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 431)
Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445)
Ich würde auch einen Blick in deinen Mund, in dein Ohr und auf deine Zunge werfen. ☊ Em sẽ kiểm tra miệng, tai và lưỡi của anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 446)
Wenn deine Backen rot und dein Kopf warm wären, würde ich dir ein Thermometer geben. ☊ Nếu má anh đỏ và đầu sốt thì em cặp nhiệt kế cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 447)
Und was würdest du tun, wenn ich Durchfall und Übelkeit hätte? ☊ Và em sẽ làm gì nếu anh bị tiêu chảy và buồn nôn. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 448)
Möglicherweise hättest du eine Magenverstimmung oder eine Vergiftung. ☊ Có thế là anh có vấn đề với dạ dày hoặc bị ngộ độc. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 450)
Sie haben Sonnenbrand und brauchen Sonnencreme oder sie haben eine Allergie. ☊ Họ bị cháy nắng và cần kem chống nắng hoặc bị dị ứng. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 453)
Einige Leute haben eine Verletzung oder eine Wunde und verlieren Blut. ☊ Một vài người bị thương hoặc trầy xước và mất máu. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 454)
Die beiden sitzen in Trangs Wohnzimmer und denken darüber nach, was sie heute Nachmittag tun könnten. ☊ Cả hai ngồi trong phòng khách nhà Trang và đang nghĩ chiều nay họ nên làm gì. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 457)
Er musste gegen seine Eltern, die Königin und den König kämpfen, um die Frau zu heiraten, die er liebt. ☊ Anh ấy đã phải chống lại bố mẹ, nhà vua và hoàng hậu, đế cưới người phụ nữ mà anh ấy yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 461)
Wir können ins Internet schauen und zwei Sitze reservieren. ☊ Chúng ta có thế lên mạng và đặt hai chỗ. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 466)
Nein, er ist dunkelhaarig, elegant und sehr hübsch. ☊ Không, anh ta tóc màu đen, rất lịch thiệp và đáng yêu. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 469)
Gibt es noch Plätze für den Zeichentrickfilm? ☊ Vẫn còn chỗ cho phim hoạt hình chứ? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 474)
Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Ich gehe sowieso lieber ins Theater. ☊ í hay đó. Dù sao anh vẫn thích đi nhà hát hơn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 478)
Die Eltern von Trangs Nachbarskindern sind jeden Samstag weg. ☊ Bố mẹ những đứa trẻ hàng xóm của Trang cứ thứ bảy là đi vắng. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 480)
Daher babysittet Trang die drei Kinder. ☊ Do vậy Trang trông nom ba đứa trẻ. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 481)
Lan ist fünfeinhalb Jahre alt und ein bisschen dick. ☊ Lan năm tuối rưỡi và hơi béo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 483)
Kim ist bereits sieben Jahre alt und geht zur Grundschule. ☊ Kim đã bảy tuối và học tiểu học. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 484)
Sie kocht eine Kindermahlzeit und legt alle Spielsachen auf den Fußboden. ☊ Cô ấy nấu ăn cho bọn trẻ và đế tất cả đồ chơi lên sàn nhà. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 486)
Kims Lieblingstiere sind Katzen. ☊ Con vật yêu thích của Kim là con mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 488)
Die Stadt ist voll von Mäusen, Ratten und Vögeln, damit die Katzen Nahrung haben. ☊ Thành phố có đầy chuột nhắt, chuột cống và chim, đế mèo có thức ăn. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 490)
Die Schweine bringen Kühen und Hunden bei, wie man die Computer benutzt. ☊ Những chú heo dạy những chú bò và chó về cách sử dụng máy tính. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 492)
Nach dem Babysitting holt Tri Trang ab, weil er ihr helfen möchte, neue Skier zu kaufen. ☊ Sau khi trông trẻ xong, Tri đón Trang đi, vì anh ấy muốn giúp cô ấy mua ván trượt tuyết mới. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 495)
Neue Skier bestellen ☊ Đặt bộ ván trượt tuyết mới ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 496)
Tri und Trang sitzen vor dem Computer und suchen Skier. ☊ Tri và Trang ngồi trước máy tính và tìm kiếm một bộ ván trượt tuyết. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 497)
Daher muss ich sie über das Internet bestellen. ☊ Vì vậy em phải đặt chúng qua mạng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 501)
Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502)
Für sowas haben sie spezielle Dienste. ☊ Những thứ như vậy đã có dịch vụ riêng. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 508)
Sollte ich sie in schwarz, weiß, gelb, grau, blau, rot, grün oder in braun nehmen? ☊ Em nên lấy màu đen, trắng, vàng, xám, xanh da trời, đỏ, xanh lá cây hay màu nâu? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 509)
Fast. Ich nehme gemischte Farben. Schwarz und Rot! ☊ Gần đúng. Em lấy màu hỗn hợp. Đen và đỏ. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 514)
Jetzt muss ich nur das Online-Formular ausfüllen und dann erhalte ich die Skier meiner Träume. ☊ Em chỉ phải điền vào mẫu đơn trên mạng và nhận bộ ván trượt tuyết mơ ước của em. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 515)
Und wie zahlst du? ☊ Và em trả tiền như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 516)
Und dann steigst du am botanischen Garten aus. ☊ Và sau đó anh xuống xe ở vườn hoa. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 525)
Jetzt musst du geradeaus gehen, und dann die zweite, nein, die dritte Straße links. ☊ Sau đó anh đi thắng và đến đường thứ hai, à không, đuờng thứ ba thì rẽ trái. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 526)
Gibt es keinen einfacheren und schnelleren Weg, um zu dir zu gelangen? ☊ Không có đường nào đơn giản hơn và nhanh hơn đế đến chỗ em sao? ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 529)
So können wir es uns bequem machen. ☊ Như vậy sẽ vui hơn. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 542)
Hast du das Programm hier? ☊ Vậy em có lịch chương trình ở đây không? ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 550)
Er kann seinen Augen nicht trauen! ☊ Anh ấy không dám tin vào mắt mình nữa. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 562)
Tri läuft zu ihm herüber und bittet ihn um ein Autogramm. ☊ Tri chạy theo anh ta và xin chữ ký. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 563)
Er konnte das nicht glauben. ☊ Anh ấy không thế tin vào điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 565)
Es wird kälter und kälter, und schließlich fällt Schnee. ☊ Trời ngày một lạnh hơn và cuối cùng thì tuyết rơi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 567)
Er setzt sich hin und träumt. ☊ Anh ấy ngồi xuống và mơ mộng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 569)
Die Tante war immer so stolz, weil sie normalerweise nie kocht, nur an Weihnachten. ☊ Cô luôn tự hào, vì bình thường cô không bao giờ nấu ăn, ngoại trừ vào dịp lễ giáng sinh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 573)
Manchmal spielt sein Vetter Flöte und Klavier. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng người anh họ của anh thối sáo và chơi đàn piano. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 576)
Seine Eltern, Großeltern, Brüder und Schwestern und alle Onkel und deren Söhne und Töchter. ☊ Bố mẹ, ông bà, anh chị em, tất cả các cô các chú và con cái của họ. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 580)
Weihnachten ist bald und dann wird er seine Mutter und seinen Vater wiedersehen. ☊ Lễ giáng sinh sắp đến và khi đó anh sẽ gặp lại bố mẹ. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 581)
Nein, ich werde meine Familie über Weihnachten besuchen. ☊ Không, em về thăm gia đình vào Giáng sinh. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 586)
Sind Sie ein Junggeselle? ☊ Ông vẫn còn trẻ mà? ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 588)
Aber dann sind Sie nicht allein. ☊ Vậy là ông không cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 592)
Schauen sie nicht so. Ich bin ein alter Mann, ich habe soviel in meinem Leben gesehen. ☊ Đừng nhìn tôi như vậy. Tôi đã đứng tuổi rồi, tôi đã trải qua nhiều chuyện rồi. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 595)
Ich dachte nur, weil wir auch das Bad teilen. ☊ Anh chỉ nghĩ vậy thôi, vì chúng ta cũng dùng chung nhà tắm mà. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 600)
Okay, ich rufe das Hotel an, in dem ich in den Sommerferien war. ☊ OK, anh sẽ gọi cho khách sạn mà anh đã ở vào kỳ nghỉ hè. ☊ (Lektion 42, Nr. 610)
Trang und Tri suchen eine Wohnung in der Vorstadt. ☊ Trang và Trí đang tìm một căn hộ ở ngoại ô. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 613)
Hier in der Nähe gibt es eine Bibliothek und einen Supermarkt. ☊ Ở gần đây có một thư viện và một siêu thị. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 622)
Sie klingeln und betreten sein Büro, das in einem Hochhaus liegt. ☊ Họ bấm chuông và bước vào văn phòng của anh ta, nó nằm ở một tòa nhà cao tầng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 625)
Tri und Trang sind stolz auf ihre neue Wohnung. ☊ Trí và Trang tự hào về căn hộ mới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 628)
Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630)
Tri beginnt mit dem Ausfüllen des Formulars. ☊ Trí bắt đầu điền vào thủ tục. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 631)
Zuerst musst du deinen Nachnamen, Vornamen und unsere Adresse eintragen. ☊ Trước tiên anh phải ghi họ của anh, tên và địa chỉ của chúng mình. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 632)
Trang und Tri ziehen in ihr neues Apartment und möchten die Räume nun geschmackvoll einrichten. ☊ Trang và Trí dọn vào căn hộ mới của họ, và giờ đây họ muốn sắp xếp các phòng thật đẹp. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 642)
Vor dem Umzug planen sie die Ausstattung der Zimmer und renovieren das Bad. ☊ Trước khi chuyển nhà họ lập kế hoạch cho việc trang hoàng những căn phòng và sữa chữa nhà tắm. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 643)
Und den Spiegel würde ich gerne in einem blauen Rahmen an die Wand hängen. ☊ Và em rất muốn treo gương trong một cái khung màu xanh lên tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 645)
Wenn wir die Lampe neben das Sofa und den Kerzenständer auf den Tisch stellen, dann gibt das ein romantisches Licht. ☊ Nếu chúng ta để cây đèn cạnh bộ sa lông và cái chân đèn cầy trên bàn, thì sẽ có một ánh sáng lãng mạn. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 647)
Sie ist geschickt im Umgang mit Werkzeug und praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Cô thành thạo với các dụng cụ và có tố chất ứng dụng. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 655)
In dem Paket sind ja nur Bretter und Schrauben! ☊ Trong kiện đồ chỉ còn toàn là những tấm ván và bù loong! ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 657)
Teile das Brett und zeichne parallel zueinander sechs Löcher auf. ☊ Hãy phân chia những tấm ván và đồng thời lược đồ theo sáu cái lỗ. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 660)
Wofür brauche ich denn diese Einteilung? ☊ Vậy anh cần cái bản hướng dẫn này để làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 661)
Okay, dann hebe ich alle Nägel vom Boden auf, sammle sie in einer Schachtel und klebe ein Schild darauf. ☊ Tốt thôi, vậy anh nhặt những cái đinh dưới nền nhà lên, tập hợp chúng lại trong một cái hộp và dán tấm biển lên trên. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 663)
Ja. Hier sieht es echt unordentlich aus. ☊ Vâng. Ở đây nhìn thật lộn xộn. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 664)
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich möchte Folgendes reklamieren: ☊ Kính thưa quí ông và quí bà, tôi muốn phàn nàn về sự việc sau đây: ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 669)
Mit dem Knopf am Fernseher kann ich ihn nur einschalten und ausschalten. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể bật và tắt bằng cái nút bấm trên TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 671)
Ich bin wirklich wütend und bitte Sie hiermit energisch meine Beschwerde an den Verantwortlichen weiterzuleiten. ☊ Tôi thực sự bực bội và mong quí vị tích cực chuyển giao sự phàn nàn này của tôi một cách có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 675)
Trang und Tri wollen für ihre Freunde kochen. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn nấu ăn cho bạn bè của họ. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 679)
Sie sitzen am Küchentisch und besprechen die letzten Vorbereitungen. ☊ Họ ngồi bên bàn bếp và nói về việc chuẩn bị cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 680)
Ja, ich habe auf dem Markt Trauben, Aprikosen und Mandarinen gekauft. ☊ Có, anh đã đi chợ mua nho, mơ và quýt. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 683)
Sie stehen auf und beginnen mit den Vorbereitungen. ☊ Họ đứng lên và bắt đầu cho việc chuẩn bị. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 684)
Wasche das Obst, schäle es und schneide es klein. ☊ Anh hãy rửa trái cây, gọt vỏ và cắt nhỏ chúng. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 686)
Öffne eine Dose Ananas und vermische den Saft mit dem übrigen Obst. ☊ Rồi anh mở hộp dứa và trộn nước ép với trái cây còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 687)
Lass uns den fertigen Obstsalat in den Kühlschrank stellen und den Tisch decken. ☊ Chúng ta để trái cây trộn xong vào tủ lạnh và trải bàn. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 688)
Für unsere Gäste nehmen wir das schöne Besteck, die weißen Servietten und die neuen Weingläser. ☊ Chúng ta dùng bộ dao nĩa thật đẹp cho khách, những giấy ăn trắng và những ly để uống rượu vang thật mới. ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 689)
Im Fußballstadion ☊ Sân bóng Trong sân vận động ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 690)
Trang und Tri gehen ins Fußballstadion. ☊ Trang và Trí đi đến sân bóng. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 691)
Hoffentlich müssen wir uns am Haupteingang nicht zu lange anstellen. ☊ Hy vọng là chúng ta không phải xếp hàng quá lâu ở lối vào chính. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 695)
Im Stadion brüllt und pfeift die Mehrheit der Zuschauer extrem laut. ☊ Phần lớn khán giả trong sân vận động gào và la hét thật to. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 698)
Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705)
Dann werden wir mit dem Auto dort hinfahren und die Fahrräder mitnehmen. ☊ Thế thì chúng ta đi tới đó bằng xe hơi và sẽ mang theo xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 708)
So können wir uns selbst versorgen und uns für unsere Radtouren Brote streichen. ☊ Vậy chúng ta nên tự chuẩn bị và quết bánh mỳ cho tua xe đạp. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 709)
Trang und Tri bereiten sich auf ihre Reise vor. ☊ Trang và trí chuẩn bị cho chuyến du lịch của họ. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 714)
Hast du deinen Regenmantel und deine Mütze eingepackt? ☊ Anh đã xếp áo mưa và mũ len của anh vào chưa? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 715)
Sie steigen in ihr Auto und reisen ab. ☊ Họ lên xe và khởi hành. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 717)
Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718)
Wollen wir hier Pause machen und am Ufer entlang spazieren? ☊ Chúng ta có nên nghỉ ngơi ở đây và đi dạo dọc bờ sông? ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 721)
Gut, dann lass uns schnell weiterfahren! ☊ Được rồi, vậy chúng ta phải nhanh đi tiếp thôi! ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 724)
Trang und Tri haben den Schlüssel zur Hütte rechtzeitig abgeholt. ☊ Trang và Trí đã kịp thời lấy được chìa khóa nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 727)
Anschließend haben sie ihre Koffer ausgepackt und gemütlich zu Abend gegessen. ☊ Sau đó họ dỡ va li của họ và có ăn một bữa tối ấm cúng. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 728)
Sie durchqueren eine Schlucht und kommen schließlich an einen großen Bauernhof. ☊ Họ đi qua một thung lũng và cuối cùng đến một nông trại lớn. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 731)
Tri erschrickt und bremst. ☊ Trí sợ hãi và phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 733)
Die beiden breiten ihre Handtücher aus und setzen sich ins hohe Gras. ☊ Cả hai trải khăn của họ ra và ngồi lên thảm cỏ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 736)
Sie hören das Quaken der Frösche und das Zwitschern der Vögel. ☊ Họ thưởng thức tiếng kêu của những con ếch và tiếng chim hót. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 737)
Ich werde ein paar Fotos zur Erinnerung machen. ☊ Anh sẽ chụp một vài tấm ảnh để kỷ niệm. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 740)
Während Tri eine Blüte fotografiert, wird er von einem Insekt am Auge gestochen. ☊ Trong khí Trí đang chụp ảnh một bông hoa, anh đã bị một con côn trùng đốt vào mắt. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 743)
Er schreit und Trang läuft zu ihm. ☊ Anh kêu lên và Trang chạy tới bên anh. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 744)
Der Arzt kommt rechtzeitig und leistet Erste Hilfe. ☊ Bác sỹ đến kịp thời và thực hiện việc sơ cứu. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 756)
Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757)
Trang und Tri sitzen abends vor der Hütte. ☊ Tối nào Trang và Trí cũng ngồi trước nhà gỗ. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 759)
Und diese Stille. Ich liebe das. ☊ Và sự tĩnh lặng này. Em yêu điều này. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 761)
Die Matratze ist zu hart und die Bettdecke ist zu kurz! ☊ Cái nệm quá cứng và cái chăn thì quá ngắn! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 770)
Und du schnarchst! ☊ Và em thì ngáy! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 773)
Die Fahrt ins Dorf ☊ Chuyến đi vào làng ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 775)
Trang und Tri fahren ins Dorf, um Postkarten zu kaufen. ☊ Trang và Trí đi vào làng để mua bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 776)
Komm, wir setzen uns auf die Terrasse dieses Cafés, trinken einen Kaffee und schreiben Postkarten. ☊ Nào, chúng ta hãy ngồi ngoài sân của quán café này, uống cafe và viết bưu thiếp. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 777)
Trang und Tri suchen sich im Café einen Tisch. ☊ Trang và Trí tìm một bàn trong quán café. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 779)
Für diese Jahreszeit hat die Sonne sogar richtig oft geschienen. ☊ Vào mùa này mặt trời chiếu thậm chí thật thường xuyên. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 784)
Wie ihr auf der Rückseite der Postkarte seht, kann man hier im Winter auch Ski fahren. ☊ Như bố mẹ có thể thấy sau tấm bưu thiệp, ở đây vào mùa đông người ta có thể trượt tuyết nữa. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 785)
Am Sonntag fahren Trang und Tri aus den Bergen nach Hause zurück. ☊ Vào chủ nhật Trang và Trí từ trên núi trở về nhà. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 790)
Ich habe aber dann doch einen Platz im Schlafwagen gebucht und bin Richtung Süden aufgebrochen. ☊ Nhưng anh đã đặt chỗ trên khoang ngủ và anh chuyển hướng về phía nam. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 793)
Dort war ich eine Woche lang und bin über die Grenze zum Meer gefahren. ☊ Anh đã ở đó một tuần và qua ranh giới đi về phía biển. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 794)
Als Gast in einem fremden Land interessiere ich mich mehr für die Leute dort und wie sie leben. ☊ Là một người khách trên mảnh đất lạ anh quan tâm về con người ở đó nhiều hơn và họ sống như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 798)
Im Hintergrund ist Natur zu sehen: eine umzäunte Wiese und ein Wald. ☊ Đằng sau có thể thấy thiên nhiên: Một bãi cỏ được rào quanh và một cánh rừng. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 809)
Die Kinder sehen aber fröhlich aus! ☊ Và những em nhỏ nhìn thật vui vẻ! ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 810)
Gut, dann werde ich sie in einer halben Stunde abholen. ☊ Tốt quá, vậy tôi sẽ lấy nó trong vong nửa tiếng nữa. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 826)
Er möchte ein neues Gerät und lässt sich dabei von Trang beraten. ☊ Anh muốn mua một cái máy mới và để cho Trang tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 830)
Gleichzeitig möchte Tri den Anbieter wechseln und einen neuen Vertrag abschließen. ☊ Trí muốn đổi nhà cung cấp mới ngay và ký một hợp đồng mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 833)
Ich würde das Netz wählen, in dem die meisten Freunde und Verwandten von dir telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ chọn mạng mà bạn và người thân của bạn điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 835)
Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837)
Abends ist es billiger. ☊ Vào ban tối thì rẻ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 839)
Er hat sich in den Sessel gesetzt und den Fernseher eingeschaltet. ☊ Anh ngồi lên ghế bành và bật TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 844)
Und außerdem sollst du nicht immer so viel fernsehen. ☊ Và thêm nữa anh không nên thường xuyên xem TiVi như thế. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 851)
Ihre Schwester ist alleine in ihrer Wohnung und fühlt sich einsam. ☊ Chị ở một mình trong căn hộ của mình và cảm thấy thật cô đơn. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 860)
Deine Schwester sollte kein Mitleid mit ihm haben und ihn endlich verlassen. ☊ Chị của em không nên khoan dung cho anh ta và dứt khoát rời bỏ. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 865)
Er hat sie immer wieder angesprochen und das war ihr unangenehm. ☊ Anh ta cứ luôn bắt chuyện với cô ta và điều đó làm cô ta khó chịu. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 874)
Habt ihr euch eingemischt und die Frau beschützt? ☊ Mấy anh có xen vào và bảo vệ người phụ nữ đó không? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 877)
Komm schnell und hör dir das im Radio an! ☊ Nhanh lên em và nghe cái này trên đài nè! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 886)
Brutaler Schläger endlich gefasst, verurteilt und eingesperrt. ☊ Kẻ gây rối bạo lực cuối cùng đã bị bắt, bị kết án và bị bỏ tù. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 888)
Der Mann hatte in der Vergangenheit immer wieder Frauen belästigt und in vielen Bars Schlägereien angefangen. ☊ Trong quá khứ người đàn ông đã từng luôn quấy rối phụ nữ và đánh nhau trong nhiều quán Bar. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 890)
Über dreißig Zeugen sagten gegen den Mann aus und belasteten ihn schwer. ☊ Hơn ba mươi nhân chứng chống lại anh ta và chỉ trích anh ta nặng nề. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 892)
Heute Nacht sind Diebe in das Büro eingebrochen und haben systematisch alles durchsucht. ☊ Đêm hôm nay những kẻ trộm đã đột nhập vào văn phòng và lục lọi toàn bộ hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 905)
Alle Computer und Laptops wurden gestohlen. ☊ Tất cả máy tính và máy tính xách tay đều bị ăn cắp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 909)
Sie aber haben ihn angegriffen, geschlagen und mit einer Waffe bedroht. ☊ Nhưng chúng tấn công, đánh anh ta và đe dọa bằng vũ khí. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 913)
So konnten sie unerkannt flüchten. ☊ Vậy là chúng có thể tẩu thoát dễ dàng. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 914)
Trang und Tri sind ganz begeistert vom Zoo. ☊ Trang và Trí hoàn toàn bị sở thú thu hút. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 920)
Zwischen den Ställen und Gehegen haben Gärtner überall Beete mit Rosen und Nelken bepflanzt. ☊ Giữa chuồng cũi và vườn thú những người làm vườn trồng xung quanh với những luống hoa hồng và hoa đinh hương. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 921)
Die Tiere wirken gut versorgt und nicht vernachlässigt. ☊ Những con thú được chăm sóc tốt và không hề bị sao nhãng. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 923)
In einem der Gehege kann man zahmen Hasen das Fell streicheln und Enten füttern. ☊ Trong một chuồng thú người ta có thể vuốt ve bộ lông những con thỏ đã được thuần hóa và cho những con vịt ăn. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 925)
Es gibt auch exotische Tiere wie die Affen und sogar Heuschrecken und Krebse. ☊ Cũng có những con thú đến từ những vùng đất xa xôi như khỉ rồi thậm chí cả châu chấu và cua. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 926)
Sie dreht sich um und fragt: ☊ Cô quay lại và hỏi: ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 929)
Und was machen sie dabei mit ihrem langen Hals? ☊ Và chúng làm gì với cái cổ dài? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 931)
Manche haben Zungen, die 40 Zentimeter lang sind. ☊ Một vài con còn có lưỡi dài đến 40 cen ti mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 934)
Er niest, seine Nase läuft und der Hals tut ihm weh. ☊ Anh bị hắt hơi, chảy mũi và đau cổ họng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 937)
Trang fühlt seine Stirn. ☊ Trang sờ vào trán anh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 938)
Ich fühle mich so schlapp und elend! ☊ Anh cảm thấy thật yếu ớt và tệ quá! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 940)
Um Tri abzulenken, deutet Trang auf ein Plakat an der Wand. ☊ Trang chỉ vào tấm áp phích trên tường để làm Trí sao lãng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 944)
Schau mal! Man kann in seinen Körper hinein schauen und seine Organe sehen. ☊ Nhìn nè anh! Người ta có thể nhìn xuyên thấu cơ thể và các bộ phận của anh ta. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 946)
Trang sieht den Blutkreislauf. ☊ Trang nhìn vào vòng tuần hoàn máu. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 947)
Er sorgt dafür, dass der Körper ausreichend mit Sauerstoff und Nährstoffen versorgt ist. ☊ Anh ta chuẩn bị cho cơ thể được cung cấp đầy đủ lượng oxi và chất dinh dưỡng. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 948)
Das Blut strömt aus der rechten Seite des Herzens in die Lunge, nimmt dort Sauerstoff auf und gibt Kohlendioxid ab. ☊ Máu chảy từ phía bên phải của tim tới phổi, nhận oxi ở đó và thải ra khí CÓ . ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 949)
Dann fließt das Blut zur linken Seite des Herzens und von dort aus weiter in den ganzen Körper. ☊ Sau đó máu chảy tới bên trái của tim và từ đó tiếp tục tới toàn bộ cơ thể. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 950)
Unausgeschlafen und schlecht gelaunt steht Tri auf und macht sich auf den Weg zur Arbeit. ☊ Trí dậy với tình trạng thiếu ngủ và tâm trạng xấu, rồi anh chuẩn bị lên đường đi làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 952)
Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953)
Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958)
Endlich angekommen, schließt Tri das Fenster und geht in sein Büro. ☊ Cuối cùng cũng đến nơi, Trí đóng cửa sổ và đi vào phòng làm việc của mình. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 959)
Als Tri abends zurück zum Parkplatz kommt, bleibt er - unfähig sich zu bewegen - stehen: ☊ Khi Trí quay lại bãi đậu xe vào buổi tối, anh đứng sững lại- không thể cử động được: ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 960)
Während seiner Abwesenheit hat er Trang sein Auto zur Verfügung gestellt. ☊ Trong khi vắng mặt anh đã đưa xe ô tô của mình cho Trang sử dụng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 965)
Sie steigt wieder aus und schaut unter die Motorhaube. ☊ Cô lại xuống xe và nhìn xuống động cơ. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 967)
Nein, denn die Beleuchtung funktioniert. ☊ Không, vì đèn vẫn hoạt động. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 972)
Ich habe alles versucht, doch ich kann die Ursache der Panne nicht finden. ☊ Em đã thử hết rồi, nhưng em vẫn không phát hiện ra nguyên nhân hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 974)
In meiner Mittagspause werde ich dort anrufen. ☊ Vào giờ nghỉ trưa anh sẽ gọi tới đó. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 976)
Ich hoffe, der Mechaniker wird sich bis morgen das Auto anschauen und alle nötigen Teile besorgen. ☊ Anh hy vọng, tới sáng mai người thợ cơ khí sẽ xem xét xe và chăm sóc tất cả các bộ phận cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 977)
Auch darüber, dass er abgeschleppt wurde, hat er sich sehr geärgert. ☊ Và cũng về việc xe bị kéo làm anh rất bực mình. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 982)
Schon lange wollte er sich eigentlich einen neueren, besseren Wagen kaufen und den alten verkaufen. ☊ Thực sự là lâu rồi anh đã muốn mua cái xe mới, tốt hơn và bán cái xe cũ đi. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 983)
Er ruft bei der einzigen Zeitung der Region an, um eine Anzeige aufzugeben. ☊ Anh điện thoại cho một vài tờ báo địa phương để đăng quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 984)
Vielen Dank und auf Wiederhören. ☊ Cám ơn và chào tạm biệt. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 994)
Aber vielleicht ist es noch ein bisschen zu teuer? ☊ Nhưng nó vẫn còn đắt một chút? ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1001)
Dann werde ich Rücksicht darauf nehmen und Ihnen das Auto fünf Prozent billiger geben. ☊ Tôi sẽ lưu tâm đến việc đó và bớt cho bạn năm phần trăm. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1005)
Dann sind wir also im Geschäft! ☊ Vậy là chúng ta thỏa thuận xong! ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1006)
Ich werde passend und bar bezahlen, wenn ich den Wagen abhole. ☊ Tôi sẽ thu xếp kịp thời và trả bằng tiền mặt khi đến lấy xe. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1007)
Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011)
Es gibt Comics, Krimis, Bilderbücher, Märchenbücher und historische Romane. ☊ Có truyện tranh, truyện trinh thám, sách có ảnh, truyện cổ tích và tiểu thuyết lịch sử. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1013)
Und wovon handelte die Geschichte? ☊ Và nó liên quan đến lịch sử? ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1016)
Es ging um einen König aus dem 12. Jahrhundert. ☊ Nó kể về một ông vua vào thế kỷ thứ 12. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1017)
Sie haben ihre Opfer gejagt und erwürgt. ☊ Chúng săn lùng những con mồi và bóp cổ chết. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1021)
Das kann man einem Kind doch nicht vorlesen! ☊ Vậy truyện này người ta không nên đọc cho một đứa trẻ! ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1022)
In der Morgendämmerung sitzen Trang und Tri am Frühstückstisch und lesen Zeitung. ☊ Vào lúc bình minh Trang và Trí ngồi bên bàn ăn sáng và đọc báo. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1025)
Durch ein Gewitter und einen anschließenden Sturm auf hoher See wurde eine riesige Welle aufgetürmt. ☊ Trận sấm sét và tiếp theo là bão đã tạo nên những cơn sóng cực lớn trên biển. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1028)
Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029)
Die Menschen mussten fliehen und viele wurden von herabstürzenden Trümmern begraben. ☊ Mọi người phải bỏ chạy và nhiều người bị chôn vùi trong đống đổ nát. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1032)
Die genaue Anzahl liegt noch nicht vor. ☊ Con số chính xác vẫn chưa được công bố. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1037)
Wurden denn auch Kinder Opfer der Flutwelle? ☊ Vậy có nạn nhân là trẻ em trong trận sóng thủy triều này không? ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1038)
Trang und Tri wollen am Samstagabend ausgehen und haben sich mit Freunden in einer Bar verabredet. ☊ Trang và Trí muốn ra ngoài vào buổi tối thứ bảy và họ đã hẹn với bạn bè trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1041)
Tri ist ein sehr fröhlicher und humorvoller Mensch. ☊ Trí là một người rất vui vẻ và hóm hỉnh. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1050)
Trang und Tri erinnern sich daran, wie sie sich kennen gelernt haben. ☊ Trang và Trí nhớ lại, họ đã quen nhau như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1056)
Du hast mit Freunden gegenüber von uns gesessen und hattest ein sehr charmantes Lächeln. ☊ Anh ngồi ăn cùng bạn bè đối diện và có một nụ cười rất quyến rũ. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1058)
Ja, und du hast auch so süß gelächelt. ☊ Đúng, và em cũng cười thật ngọt ngào. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1059)
Du hast mir sofort gefallen und wir haben uns ja dann auch auf Anhieb verstanden! ☊ Em thích anh ngay và chúng ta đã hiểu nhau ngay lập tức! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1061)
Am nächsten Tag habe ich dich wieder angerufen.... ☊ Vào hôm sau anh đã gọi điện thoại lại cho em…. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1063)
... und wir haben uns zum Essen verabredet! ☊ …và chúng ta hẹn nhau đi ăn. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1064)
Trang und Tri entwerfen die Einladungen zu ihrer anstehenden Hochzeit. ☊ Trang và Trí thiết kế thiệp mời cho lễ cưới sắp tới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1067)
Trang hält eine Kopie in der Hand und liest Tri laut vor: ☊ Trang cầm bản copy trên tay và đọc cho Trí nghe: ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1068)
Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069)
Die Zeremonie findet um 10 Uhr 30 statt. ☊ Nghi lễ được tổ chức vào lúc 10 giờ 30. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1070)
Deine Idee finde ich gut, da müssen wir gar nichts mehr korrigieren. ☊ Anh thấy ý kiến của em thật hay, vì vậy chúng ta chẳng cần chữa gì nữa. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1078)
Trang und Tri sind mitten in den Vorbereitungen für ihre Hochzeit und kaufen ein. ☊ Trang và Trí đang chuẩn bị cho đám cưới của họ và đi mua sắm. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1081)
Was steht denn noch auf der Liste, was besorgt werden muss? ☊ Vậy còn gì trong danh sách nữa, còn gì phải làm nữa? ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1085)
Parfum, eine Kette, eine Haarspange für meine Haare und einen Gürtel für dich. ☊ Nước hoa, dây chuyền, cặp tóc cho tóc của em và dây lưng cho anh. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1086)
Dann müssen wir noch zum Optiker und zum Frisör. ☊ Sau đó chúng ta còn phải tới chỗ nhà quang học và thợ làm tóc. ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1087)
Trang und Tri gehen die Gästeliste für ihre Hochzeit durch. ☊ Trang và Trí đọc kỹ danh sách khách mời cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1092)
Sie haben beide ihre Verwandten und Freunde eingeladen. ☊ Họ mời người thân và bạn bè cả hai bên. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1093)
Mein Bruder und seine Frau, das ist meine Schwägerin. ☊ Anh trai và vợ, đó là chị dâu anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1095)
Ich habe sie zuletzt auf der Beerdigung meiner Großmutter gesehen. ☊ Lần cuối cùng anh nhìn thấy họ là vào đám tang của bà ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1100)
Auch mein Schwager, der Mann meiner Schwester, wird da sein. ☊ Và cả người anh rể, chồng của chị gái em, cũng sẽ có mặt. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1102)
Dann ist die Familie ja vollständig! ☊ Vậy là cả gia đình đã đầy đủ! ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1104)
Sie und noch einige andere Musiker sollen für die Hochzeit engagiert werden. ☊ Họ và một vài người nhạc sỹ khác đã được thuê cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1107)
Du kannst dich auf uns verlassen, es wird sich niemand langweilen. ☊ Anh có thể tin tưởng vào tụi em, sẽ chẳng có ai phải buồn chán đâu. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1110)
Trangs Cousin will noch etwas auf dem Klavier vorspielen und meine Schwester wird uns ein Lied singen. ☊ Anh họ của Trang còn muốn chơi đàn vi ô lông và chị gái anh sẽ hát. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1114)
Dann muss ich mich nur noch um die Bühne kümmern, damit eurem großen Auftritt nichts mehr dazwischen kommen kann. ☊ Vậy là anh chỉ còn phải chăm lo đến sân khấu, để sự biểu diễn không có chuyện gì xảy ra giữa chừng. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1116)
Die Gäste sind gut gelaunt und feiern fröhlich. ☊ Khách khứa đều có tâm trạng tốt và tiệc tùng vui vẻ. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1119)
Der Fotograf hat einige lustige Fotos geknipst, besonders von Trangs Onkel und Opa. ☊ Tay phó nháy đã chụp được vài tấm ảnh vui nhộn, đặc biệt là cậu và ông của Trang. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1121)
Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122)
Auch Tris Oma, die lächelnd das Brautpaar beim Tanzen beobachtet, wird fotografiert. ☊ Và bà của Trí cũng vậy, bà mỉm cười chăm chú nhìn cô dâu chú rể đang nhảy. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1123)
Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124)
Die Kinder spielen Fangen zwischen den Hochzeitsgästen und bestaunen den Tisch mit den vielen Geschenken. ☊ Trẻ con thì chơi đuổi bắt giữa những khách cưới và ngắm nghía cái bàn với nhiều quà tặng. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1127)
Trang lehnt sich anschmiegsam an Tris Schulter: ☊ Trang dựa vào vai Trí âu yếm: ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1128)
Meiner auch und ich freue mich schon auf unsere Flitterwochen! ☊ Anh cũng thế và anh mong chờ đến tuần trăng mật của chúng ta! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1130)
Sternzeichen und Horoskope ☊ Sao chiếu mạng và lá số tử vi ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1131)
Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132)
Der Stier ist charmant und bodenständig, kann gut mit Geld umgehen und ist ein Genießer. ☊ Kim ngưu thì duyên dáng và căn cơ, có thể quản lý tốt tiền bạc và là một người biết hưởng thụ. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1133)
Zwillinge sind schnell und sehr flexibel. ☊ Song sinh thì nhanh nhẹ và linh hoạt. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1134)
Sie reisen gerne und sind praktisch veranlagt. ☊ Rất thích du lich và thiên về thực tiễn. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1135)
Der Krebs ist sensibel und empfindsam. ☊ Cự giải đa sầu và đa cảm. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1136)
Er verlässt sich auf sein Gefühl. ☊ Trông cậy vào cảm giác. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1137)
Ausdauernd und ehrgeizig ist der Löwe. ☊ Kiên nhẫn và tham vọng là sư tử. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1138)
Er besitzt Führungsqualität und ist sehr großzügig. ☊ Sở hữu tài lãnh đạo và rất phóng khoáng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1139)
Die Jungfrau ist ordentlich und vernünftig und hat für alles ein System. ☊ Xử nữ thì gọn gàng và lý trí còn qui tất cả theo hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1140)
Die Waage ist diplomatisch, freundlich und friedlich. ☊ Thiên bình có tài ngoại giao, thân thiện và hòa đồng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1141)
Der Skorpion ist eine leidenschaftliche Kämpfernatur und verfolgt sein Ziel bis zum Ende. ☊ Bọ cạp là một người có bản tính chiến đấu mãnh liệt và theo đuổi mục đích đến cuối cùng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1142)
Der Schütze sucht den Sinn des Lebens und braucht seinen persönlichen Freiraum. ☊ Nhân mã thì luôn tìm kiếm ý nghĩa của cuộc sống và cần không gian riêng. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1143)
Der Steinbock strebt nach beruflichem Erfolg und hat gern alles unter Kontrolle. ☊ Dương cưu luôn theo đuổi sự thành công trong công việc và thích kiểm soát được mọi việc. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1144)
Der Wassermann ist tolerant, fortschrittlich und modern. ☊ Bảo bình thì khoan dung, luôn tiến về phía trước và hiện đại. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1145)
Fische sind sanft, bescheiden und introvertiert und haben einen Instinkt, auf den sie sich gut verlassen können. ☊ Song ngư nhẹ nhàng, khiêm tốn và kín đáo, còn có một bản năng làm cho người khác trông cậy vào mình. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1146)
Er ist in einem anderen Land aufgewachsen und hat viele Fragen: ☊ Anh ta trưởng thành trên một nước khác và có nhiều thắc mắc: ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1149)
Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153)
In diesen klären sie die Bevölkerung darüber auf, wie sie die Aufgaben und Probleme lösen wollen, die auf die Gesellschaft zukommen. ☊ Trong đó họ giải thích với dân chúng, họ sẽ giải quyết nhiệm vụ và những vấn đề xảy ra trong xã hội như thế nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1154)
Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156)
Dort zeigt man seinen Personalausweis vor und füllt einen Stimmzettel aus. ☊ Ở đó người ta phải trình chứng minh nhân dân và điền vào lá phiếu ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1159)
Der Vorstand hat einige Probleme verschwiegen. ☊ Ông chủ tịch đã giấu giếm một vài vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1162)
Mein Vertrag geht noch über zwei Jahre, ich bin sehr fleißig und werde oft gelobt. ☊ Hợp đồng của anh còn hơn hai năm nữa, anh rất chăm chỉ và thường được thưởng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1165)
Lass uns doch gemeinsam neue Arbeitsstellen suchen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng tìm chỗ làm mới và chuyển đến một thành phố khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1171)
Oh ja, ich würde gerne eine neue Herausforderung annehmen und an meiner Karriere arbeiten. ☊ ồ được đó, anh rất muồn tiếp nhận thử thách mới và lao động vì sự nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1172)
Dann beginnen wir gleich mit der Suche! ☊ Vậy chúng ta bắt đầu tìm ngay thôi! ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1174)
Es gibt ein Magazin, das Berufe vorstellt und Möglichkeiten zur Fortbildung aufzeigt. ☊ Có một tạp chí giới thiệu về nghề nghiệp và có thể nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1181)
Spannend! Was steht denn hier? ☊ Hấp dẫn! Vậy còn cái gì đây? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1182)
Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184)
Wolltest du denn nicht immer Journalistin werden? ☊ Vậy em không muốn trở thành nữ nhà báo nữa hả? ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1189)
Du würdest bestimmt schnell in eine Führungsposition aufsteigen und die Dominanz der Männer brechen. ☊ Em chắc chắn nhanh chóng sẽ leo lên một vị trí lãnh đạo và làm giảm bớt sự chiếm ưu thế của nam giới. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1190)
Wir müssen übrigens noch Wäsche waschen und trocknen. ☊ Chúng ta còn phải giặt và làm khô quần áo nữa. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1199)
Das mache ich, wenn ich das Schließfach in der Bank ausgeleert und mich im Rathaus abgemeldet habe. ☊ Anh sẽ làm việc đó, sau khi anh rút hết mọi thứ trong tủ an toàn ở nhà băng và đăng ký tạm vắng tại tòa thị chính xong. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1200)
Ich kümmere mich noch um eine Unterkunft und die Flugtickets. ☊ Em còn phải chăm lo về một nơi cư trú và vé máy bay. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1202)
Und hier habe ich noch ein Geschenk für dich: den neuen Sprachkurs fürs Berufsleben von sprachenlernen24! ☊ Và đây anh còn một món quà cho em: một khóa học cho cuộc sống nghề nghiệp tại nơi học tiếng 24! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1203)
Das ist das Büro von Herrn ... ☊ Đây là văn phòng của ông... ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1212)
Bin ich mit der Niederlassung in Berlin verbunden? ☊ Có phải tôi đang được kết nối với chi nhánh tại Berlin không vậy? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1213)
Ich werde Sie morgen wieder anrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị vào ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1230)
Es geht um ein Problem mit Ihrem neuen Produkt. ☊ Nó liên quan đến một vấn đề với sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1244)
Ich hätte gerne mehr Informationen über Ihre neuen Produkte. ☊ Tôi muốn có thêm vài thông tin về sản phẩm mới của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1245)
Sie ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Cô ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1259)
Er ist gerade nicht im Büro. ☊ Anh ấy hiện không có mặt trong văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1260)
Können Sie das bitte buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần nó được không? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1273)
Können Sie das buchstabieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đánh vần được không? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1299)
Sie rufen außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ mở cửa của văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1304)
Sie rufen außerhalb unserer Sprechzeiten an. ☊ Anh / Chị đang gọi ngoài giờ tiếp khách của văn phòng. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1305)
Bitte hinterlassen Sie Ihren Namen und Ihre Telefonnummer. ☊ Làm ơn để lại tin nhắn và số điện thoại. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1308)
Ihr Schreiben vom 02.08. ☊ Về bức thư / văn bản của anh / chị ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1343)
Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344)
Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345)
Unsere Bestellung vom 02.08. ☊ Về đơn đặt hàng của chúng tôi vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1346)
Die Rechnung mit der Nummer 12056 datiert vom 01.12. ☊ Về hóa đơn số 12056 vào ngày 01.12. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1347)
Diese Nachricht ist streng vertraulich! ☊ Bức thư / Văn bản trên đây tuyệt đối bảo mật. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1349)
Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353)
Vielen Dank für Ihre E-Mail vom 08.12. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư của anh / chị vào 08.12. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1370)
Ich beziehe mich auf Ihre E-Mail vom 23. August. ☊ Tôi muốn hỏi về bức thư của anh / chị vào 23.08. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1374)
Im Anhang dieser E-Mail finden Sie das Dokument, das Sie angefragt haben. ☊ Trong phần đính kèm của thư này anh / chị sẽ tìm thấy văn bản được yêu cầu. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1381)
Leider konnte ich das Dokument nicht herunterladen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi không thể tải văn bản xuống được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1382)
Das Dokument lässt sich nicht öffnen. ☊ Văn bản không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1383)
Gerne schicke ich Ihnen das Dokument in einem anderen Format zu. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cho anh / chị văn bản ở dạng khác. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1384)
Vielleicht hast du meine E-Mail nicht bekommen, weil sie als Spam eingestuft wurde. ☊ Có thể anh / chị không nhận được thư của tôi vì nó bị chuyển vào hòm thư rác. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1404)
Bei der Übertragung ist ein Fehler aufgetreten. ☊ Đường truyền fax có vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1418)
Das Faxgerät hat kein Papier mehr. Kannst du es bitte auffüllen? ☊ Máy fax không còn giấy. Anh / Chị có thể cho thêm vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1421)
Ich bin Physiker. ☊ Tôi là nhà vật lí học. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1428)
Ich schreibe gerade an meiner Doktorarbeit zum Thema Energiepolitik in Japan. ☊ Tôi đang viết luận văn tiến sĩ về đề tài: „Chính sách năng lượng ở Nhật Bản“ ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1433)
Ich habe gerade meine Doktorarbeit abgeschlossen. ☊ Tôi vừa hoàn thành xong bài luận văn tiến sĩ. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1434)
Ich bin zuständig für Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi chịu trách nhiệm về lĩnh vực tiếp thị và quan hệ công chúng. ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1438)
Kommen Sie bitte herein. ☊ Mời anh / chị vào. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1466)
Entschuldigung, darf ich hereinkommen? ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi vào được không? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1479)
Das macht nichts. ☊ (Điều đó) không có vấn đề gì. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1484)
Das verstehe ich gut. Mir geht es genauso. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn hiểu chuyện này. Tôi cũng nghĩ như vậy. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1490)
Wir haben wirklich Glück mit dem Wetter. Normalerweise ist es um diese Jahreszeit viel kälter. ☊ Chúng ta thật là có may mắn với thời tiết. Bình thường vào mùa này trời lạnh hơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1505)
Ist es immer so windig hier? ☊ Ở đây lúc nào cũng nhiều gió như vậy à? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1508)
Letzte Woche war ich im Theater und habe Romeo und Julia gesehen. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đến rạp hát và xem vở kịch „Romeo và Juliet“. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1535)
Das möchte ich gerne mit Ihnen persönlich besprechen. ☊ Về vấn đề này tôi muốn bàn riêng với ông / bà / anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1541)
Um wie viel Uhr? ☊ Vào lúc mấy giờ? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1543)
Ich habe am Montag und am Donnerstag Zeit. ☊ Tôi có thời gian vào thứ hai và thứ năm. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1546)
Passt es Ihnen am Mittwoch um 10 Uhr? ☊ Thứ tư vào lúc 10 giờ với anh / chị có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1547)
Bitte kommen Sie am Freitag um 16 Uhr in mein Büro. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi vào thứ sáu lúc 16 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1548)
Ich freue mich, Sie am Montag zu treffen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp anh / chị vào thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1553)
Ich möchte unseren Termin am 16.04. bestätigen. ☊ Tôi muốn xác nhận lại cuộc hẹn của chúng ta vào 16.04. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1554)
Gerne komme ich am Mittwoch um 13 Uhr zu Ihnen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được đến gặp anh / chị vào thứ tư lúc 13 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1555)
Leider habe ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt schon einen anderen Termin. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi đã có một cuộc hẹn khác vào thời gian đó. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1556)
Können wir das Problem telefonisch besprechen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể bàn về vấn đề đó qua điện thoại được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1557)
Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561)
Kannst du bitte 100 Kartons für den Versand bei diesem Hersteller bestellen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đặt 100 thùng các-tông cho việc vận chuyển tại nhà sản xuất này được không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1568)
Leider müssen Sie mit einer längeren Lieferzeit rechnen. ☊ Rất tiếc quý khách phải tính tới việc thời gian vận chuyển bị kéo dài thêm. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1594)
Die Ware bleibt bis zur vollständigen Zahlung unser Eigentum. ☊ Hàng vẫn thuộc về công ty chúng tôi cho đến khi thanh toán từ phía quý vị được hoàn tất. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1607)
Bitte gib diesen Begriff bei einer Suchmaschine ein und schau dir die Ergebnisse der Suche näher an. ☊ Hãy gõ khái niệm này trên trang tìm kiếm và tìm hiểu kỹ thêm từ các kết quả hiện ra. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1610)
Ich suche nach Literatur zum Thema Energiepolitik. ☊ Tôi đang tìm một số tài liệu viết về vấn đề „chính sách năng lượng“. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1617)
Würden Sie mir einige Fragen zu diesem Thema beantworten? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể vui lòng trả lời vài câu hỏi về đề tài này được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1622)
Würden Sie mir ein Interview geben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể vui lòng trả lời phỏng vấn được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1623)
Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624)
Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630)
Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634)
Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637)
Ich halte die Berichterstattung zu diesem Thema für einseitig und voreingenommen. ☊ Tôi cho rằng bản báo cáo về đề tài này khá phiến diện và thiên lệch. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1640)
Ich habe euch zu dieser Besprechung eingeladen, weil wir ein dringendes Problem lösen müssen. ☊ Tôi mời quý vị tới dự buổi họp này vì chúng ta cần phải giải quyết một vấn đề cấp bách. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1648)
Die Kollegen der Marketingabteilung werden uns zunächst die Verkaufszahlen der letzten drei Monate vorstellen. Anschließend analysieren und diskutieren wir diese Zahlen. ☊ Các đồng nghiệp bên phòng tiếp thị sẽ giới thiệu với chúng ta doanh số bán hàng của ba tháng vừa qua. Tiếp đó chúng ta sẽ cùng nhau phân tích và thảo luận về những con số này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1649)
In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654)
Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655)
In dieser Tabelle finden Sie die aktuellen Verkaufszahlen für Mai und Juni. ☊ Doanh số bán hàng hiện tại của tháng năm và tháng sáu được thể hiện qua bảng thống kê trên đây. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1656)
Deswegen schlage ich vor, das neue Modell erst im nächsten Jahr auf den Markt zu bringen. ☊ Do vậy tôi đề nghị chúng ta nên tung mẫu sản phẩm mới này ra thị trường vào năm sau. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1657)
Um dieses Problem zu lösen, sehe ich zwei Möglichkeiten. ☊ Có hai khả năng để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1670)
Sollen wir darüber abstimmen? ☊ Chúng ta có nên biểu quyết cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1671)
Was denkst du darüber? ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ sao về vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1672)
Das gehört nicht zum Thema. ☊ Điều đó không liên quan đến đề tài / vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1675)
Bitte füllen Sie dieses Formular aus. ☊ Xin vui lòng điền vào bản khai sau. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1678)
Wo muss ich unterschreiben? ☊ Tôi phải kí vào đâu? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1683)
Unterschreiben Sie bitte hier. ☊ Xin anh / chị kí vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1684)
Bitte kreuzen Sie an: ☊ Xin anh / chị đánh dấu vào: ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1686)
Wir haben ein Problem. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1699)
Das ist ein großes Problem. ☊ Đó là một vấn đề nghiêm trọng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1701)
Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702)
Das ist ein technisches Problem. ☊ Đó là một vấn đề kĩ thuật. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1703)
Dieser Auftrag stellt uns vor ein großes logistisches Problem. ☊ Đối với hợp đồng này thì việc vận chuyển là một vấn đề lớn. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1704)
Kommen Sie in mein Büro und wir sprechen über dieses Problem. ☊ Mời anh / chị đến văn phòng của tôi để nói chuyện về vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1708)
Wie wollen wir dieses Problem lösen? ☊ Chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề trên thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1709)
Haben Sie einen Vorschlag, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Anh / Chị có đề xuất giải pháp gì cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1710)
Hast du eine Idee, wie wir dieses Problem lösen könnten? ☊ Theo anh / chị chúng ta phải giải quyết vấn đề này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1711)
Lassen Sie uns zusammenarbeiten und das Problem gemeinsam lösen. ☊ Chúng ta hãy cùng nhau bàn bạc để đưa ra cách giải quyết cho vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1714)
Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722)
Wenn das so ist, müssen wir unseren Anwalt einschalten. ☊ Nếu sự việc đúng là như vậy chúng ta phải nhờ đến luật sư. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1723)
Können wir dieses Problem nicht anders lösen? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có giải pháp khác cho vấn đề này không? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1724)
Ich schlage vor, dieses große Problem in mehreren kleinen Schritten zu lösen. ☊ Tôi đề nghị chúng ta chia vấn đề lớn này thành nhiều bước nhỏ để giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1725)
Ich hoffe, dass ich mein bisher theoretisch gelerntes Wissen in die Praxis umsetzen kann. ☊ Hy vọng tôi có thể áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã được học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1742)
Wir erwarten von Ihnen Teamfähigkeit und eigenständiges Arbeiten. ☊ Chúng tôi mong đợi vào khả năng hợp tác và làm việc độc lập của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1743)
Wenn Sie sich für die Kultur und die Sprache Chinas interessieren, bieten wir Ihnen die Gelegenheit das anzuwenden, was Sie während Ihres Studiums gelernt haben. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có quan tâm đến văn hóa và tiếng Trung Quốc, thì chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị áp dụng các kiến thức mà anh / chị đã học. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1745)
Zu Ihren Aufgaben wird die Akquise von Kunden und das Erstellen von Angeboten gehören. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là thu hút khách hàng mới và làm các đơn chào hàng. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1749)
Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751)
Wir bieten Ihnen die Mitarbeit bei spannenden Projekten in einer der größten Beratungsfirmen Europas an. ☊ Chúng tôi tạo cơ hội cho anh / chị tham gia các dự án hấp dẫn của một trong những công ty tư vấn lớn nhất Châu Âu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1754)
Ich konnte wichtige und interessante Kontakte knüpfen. ☊ Tôi đã tạo được nhiều mối quan hệ quan trọng và thú vị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1756)
Ich habe gelernt, wie man einen Vortrag sinnvoll strukturiert und interessant gestaltet. ☊ Tôi đã học được cách cấu trúc hợp lý và trình bày hấp dẫn một bài thuyết trình. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1757)
Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758)
Nach dem Praktikum hat man mir eine feste Stelle angeboten. ☊ Sau khóa thực tập người ta đã mời tôi vào làm việc lâu dài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1759)
In meinem Praktikum in Paris habe ich viel gelernt. Ich kann mich jetzt schnell in neue Bereiche einarbeiten und ich habe gelernt zu recherchieren. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tại Paris tôi đã học được rất nhiều. Bây giờ tôi có thể quen nhanh công việc ở lĩnh vực mới và cũng đã học được cách tra cứu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1760)
Mein Praktikum war leider ein Misserfolg: Ich habe zwei Monate lang nur Kaffee gekocht und Akten kopiert. ☊ Khóa thực tập của tôi đáng tiếc đã không thành công: Trong suốt hai tháng tôi chỉ pha cà phê và copy tài liệu. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1761)
Ich habe viel über meinen Traumberuf und auch mich selbst gelernt. ☊ Tôi đã học được thêm nhiều về nghề nghiệp mơ ước và về bản thân. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1767)
Dieses Praktikum war sehr lehrreich und nützlich für mein Studium und meine persönliche Entwicklung. ☊ Khóa thực tập rất giàu kiến thức và hữu ích cho việc học đại học và sự phát triển cá nhân của tôi . ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1768)
Ich habe mich problemlos in den Betrieb im Ausland integrieren können. ☊ Tôi đã có thể hòa nhập một cách nhanh chóng vào các hoạt động của công ty ở nước ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1769)
Sie haben Ihr Studium erfolgreich abgeschlossen und schon einige Erfahrungen in der Praxis gesammelt. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tốt nghiệp đại học thành công và đã có một chút kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1778)
Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781)
Sie sind ein kompetenter Ansprechpartner und vertreten unsere Firma nach außen. ☊ Anh / Chị là người đối tác có khả năng và là đại diện công ty ra bên ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1784)
Wir suchen eine engagierte und kreative Persönlichkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người có tính trách nhiệm và sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1786)
Sie denken und handeln unternehmerisch. ☊ Anh / Chị nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1791)
Wir bieten Ihnen eine interessante und anspruchsvolle Tätigkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi hứa hẹn một công việc hấp dẫn và nhiều thách thức. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1797)
Ich bewerbe mich um die Stelle als Berater bei Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí tư vấn ở công ty của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1808)
Ich bewerbe mich auf die Stelle als Projektmanager. ☊ Tôi nộp đơn xin việc vào vị trí giám đốc dự án. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1809)
Ich habe mein Studium mit der Note "sehr gut" abgeschlossen und schon über sieben Jahre Berufserfahrung. ☊ Tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học loại giỏi và đã có trên bảy năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1812)
Seit zehn Jahren arbeite ich in der Branche und kann mich mittlerweile auf ein großes Netzwerk guter Kontakte berufen. ☊ Từ mười năm nay tôi làm việc trong ngành và có thể kết nối một mạng lưới quan hệ tốt. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1814)
Mein Spezialgebiet ist die Erstellung, Durchführung und Analyse von Kundenbefragungen. ☊ Phạm vi công việc chủ yếu của tôi là biên soạn, thực hiện và phân tích các câu hỏi của khách hàng. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1815)
Ich möchte in die Praxis umsetzen, was ich bisher in der Theorie gelernt habe. ☊ Tôi muốn áp dụng các kiến thức lý thuyết đã học vào thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1816)
Ich arbeite zielorientiert und verantwortungsbewusst. ☊ Tôi làm viêc có định hướng mục tiêu và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1818)
Ich bin ehrgeizig und selbstsicher. ☊ Tôi là người có tham vọng và tự tin. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1819)
Ich bin engagiert und belastungsfähig. ☊ Tôi là người có trách nhiệm và có khả năng chịu áp lực. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1823)
Über eine Einladung zu einem persönlichen Gespräch würde ich mich sehr freuen. ☊ Tôi rất mong được nhận thư mời đến phỏng vấn của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1827)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf und Kopien meiner Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo đây là bản lý lịch tự thuật và bản copy các chứng chỉ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1830)
Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf und meine übersetzten und beglaubigten Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo đây là bản lý lịch tự thuật và bản dịch có công chứng các chứng chỉ. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1831)
Ich habe zehn Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Marketing und PR. ☊ Tôi có mười năm kinh nghiệm nghề nghiệp trong lĩnh vực marketing và đối ngoại. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1855)
Ich beherrsche Englisch in Wort und Schrift. ☊ Tôi thông thạo tiếng Anh cả nói và viết. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1858)
Werden Sie mir die Kosten für die Anreise zum Vorstellungsgespräch ersetzen? ☊ Ông / Bà sẽ thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi cho cuộc phỏng vấn này chứ? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1863)
Ich habe zwei Jahre in München und zwei Jahre in Stockholm studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học hai năm ở Munich và hai năm ở Stockholm. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1872)
Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876)
Während meines Studiums habe ich mich bei einer Umweltorganisation engagiert. Ich war oft für diese Organisation unterwegs. So hat sich mein Studium in die Länge gezogen. ☊ Trong thời gian học đại học tôi đã tham gia vào một tổ chức môi trường. Tôi thường đi nhiều nơi cho tổ chức này. Vì vậy việc học tập của tôi bị kéo dài. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1878)
Während des Praktikums habe ich gelernt meine Arbeit gut zu strukturieren und selbständig zu Ende zu bringen. ☊ Trong khóa thực tập tôi đã học được cách tổ chức công việc hiệu quả và tự kết thúc công việc độc lập. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1879)
Meine jetzige Arbeit macht mir Spaß. Aber da ich schon drei Jahre in dieser Position arbeite, suche ich nun eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi thích công việc hiện nay. Nhưng vì từ ba năm nay tôi làm việc ở vị trí này, vì vậy bây giờ tôi muốn tìm thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1899)
Mein vorheriger Arbeitgeber musste Insolvenz anmelden und so wurde allen Angestellten gekündigt. ☊ Người tuyển dụng cũ của tôi bị phá sản và vì vậy tất cả nhân viên bị thôi việc. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1900)
Wie schätzen Sie Ihre interkulturelle Kompetenz ein? ☊ Khả năng hội nhập văn hóa của anh / chị thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1908)
Ich spreche Englisch, Spanisch und Deutsch. ☊ Tôi biết nói tiếng Anh, tiếng Tây Ban Nha và tiếng Đức. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1913)
Während ich in China gearbeitet habe, habe ich gelernt jeder Kultur aufgeschlossen zu begegnen. ☊ Khi làm việc ở Trung Quốc, tôi đã học được cách cởi mở đối với mỗi nền văn hóa. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1916)
Zu meinen Stärken zähle ich, dass ich zuverlässig und ergebnisorientiert arbeite. ☊ Điểm mạnh của tôi là làm việc có trách nhiệm và có định hướng kết quả. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1936)
Ich denke und handle unternehmerisch. ☊ Tôi nghĩ và hành động có tính doanh nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1937)
Ja, ich bin ehrgeizig. Mein Ehrgeiz hilft mir meine Ziele zu erreichen. ☊ Vâng, tôi là người có tham vọng. Tham vọng của tôi giúp tôi đạt được mục tiêu. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1938)
Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940)
Ich bin stolz darauf, dass ich mir mein Studium und meinen Auslandsaufenthalt selbst finanziert habe. ☊ Tôi tự hào về việc đã tự trang trải chi phí cho khóa học đại học và thời gian sống ở nước ngoài của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1941)
Wie können Sie zu unserem Erfolg beitragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể đóng góp vào sự thành công của chúng tôi thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1948)
Ich kenne und verwende Ihre Produkte seit über zehn Jahren. ☊ Tôi biết và sử dụng sản phẩm của ông / bà từ hơn mười năm nay. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1953)
Ich habe Ihr Unternehmen auf einer Messe kennengelernt und bin seither sehr daran interessiert für Sie zu arbeiten. ☊ Tôi đã làm quen với công ty của ông / bà ở một hội chợ triển lãm và từ đó tôi rất quan tâm được làm việc cho công ty. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1954)
Wie würden Sie Ihre Unternehmenskultur beschreiben? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể miêu tả về văn hóa công ty được không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1960)
Ich habe Ihnen in der letzten Woche meine Bewerbung zugeschickt und seither noch nichts von Ihnen gehört. ☊ Tuần trước tôi đã gửi đơn xin việc và cho đến giờ vẫn chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1971)
Ich habe nach meinem Vorstellungsgespräch noch nichts von Ihnen gehört und wollte mich jetzt erkunden, ob noch Fragen offen geblieben sind. ☊ Sau cuộc phỏng vấn tôi chưa nhận được hồi âm của ông / bà và vì vậy tôi muốn hỏi, liệu còn có câu hỏi nào vẫn chưa được trả lời không? ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1973)
Vielen Dank für die Einladung zum Vorstellungsgespräch. ☊ Cám ơn ông / bà về thư mời phỏng vấn. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1974)
Wir möchten Ihnen gerne die Stelle als Entwickler anbieten. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn đề nghị anh / chị vào vị trí là người phát triển. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1976)
Wir glauben, dass Sie zum Erfolg unseres Unternehmens beitragen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi nghĩ rằng, anh / chị sẽ đóng góp vào sự thành công của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1981)
Wir bieten Ihnen ein Jahresgehalt von 50.000 an und einen Firmenwagen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị mức lương là 50 000 một năm và một xe ôtô công ty. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1983)
Für Ihre berufliche und private Zukunft wünschen wir Ihnen alles Gute. ☊ Chúng tôi chúc anh / chị mọi điều tốt nhất trong sự nghiệp và cuộc sống riêng. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1991)
Wo finde ich das Büro des Abteilungsleiters? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy văn phòng giám đốc bộ phận ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 1994)
Ich arbeite für eine Beratungsfirma. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một công ty tư vấn. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2000)
Bitte sortiere alle Kundenanfragen, die du schon erledigt hast, aus und lege mir den Rest auf den Schreibtisch. ☊ Xin hãy sắp xếp tất cả các yêu cầu của khách hàng mà anh / chị đã xử lý ra và để lên bàn cho tôi phần còn lại. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2026)
Kannst du die Lieferscheine bitte dem Datum nach ordnen und abheften? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp giấy giao hàng theo ngày tháng và kẹp lại? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2028)
Wo ist dein Büro? ☊ Văn phòng của anh / chị ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2031)
Ich arbeite in einem schönen Büro: Ich habe einen großen Schreibtisch und wenn ich aus dem Fenster schaue, kann ich über die ganze Stadt blicken. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở một văn phòng rất đẹp: Tôi có một cái bàn làm việc to và nếu nhìn ra ngoài cửa sổ tôi có thể nhìn thấy toàn bộ thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2033)
Das Büro von meinem Kollegen ist im 17. Stock. Er arbeitet in der Personalabteilung. ☊ Văn phòng đồng nghiệp của tôi ở tầng 17. Anh ấy làm việc ở bộ phận nhân sự. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2035)
Die Daten sind auf meiner externen Festplatte gespeichert. ☊ Dữ liệu được ghi vào ổ cứng ngoài. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2043)
Bitte klicken Sie hier. ☊ Xin hãy click vào đây. / Xin hãy bấm vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2048)
Bitte installieren Sie dieses Programm auf meinen Rechner. ☊ Xin hãy cài đặt chương trình này vào máy tính của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2051)
Das Mikrophon müssen Sie hier anschließen. ☊ Anh / Chị phải nối micro vào đây. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2052)
Bitte laden Sie ein Update des Programms herunter und installieren Sie es. ☊ Xin hãy tải chương trình mới xuống và cài đặt. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2053)
Bitte kopiere diese Tabelle in das neue Dokument. ☊ Xin hãy copy bảng này vào tài liệu mới. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2055)
Mein Rechner kann keine Verbindung ins Internet aufbauen. ☊ Máy tính của tôi không thể nối vào Internet. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2067)
Unsere Entwickler arbeiten an einer Lösung dieses Problems. ☊ Người lập trình của chúng tôi đang làm việc để giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2071)
Ich habe meinen Computer auf Viren untersucht und mehrere gefunden. Was kann ich jetzt machen? ☊ Tôi đã kiểm tra máy tính và tìm thấy nhiều virus. Bây giờ tôi có thể làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2072)
Die Datei ist beschädigt und kann nicht geöffnet werden. ☊ File bị hỏng và không thể mở được. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2073)
Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung und freue mich heute zu Ihnen sprechen zu können. ☊ Tôi cám ơn về lời mời và rất vui được phép tiếp chuyện với quý vị hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2084)
Ich möchte Ihnen heute zeigen, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn chỉ cho quý vị thấy cách chúng tôi giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2093)
Ich beginne nun mit meinem Vortrag – auch wenn noch nicht alle Kollegen da sind. ☊ Mặc dù không có mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp ở đây, tôi vẫn xin phép được bắt đầu bài thuyết trình của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2094)
Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096)
Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102)
Ich habe noch eine Frage. ☊ Tôi vẫn còn một câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2122)
Darüber sollten wir abstimmen. ☊ Về vấn đề này chúng ta nên biểu quyết. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2129)
Ich habe zu wenig Informationen: Ich habe noch keine Meinung dazu. ☊ Tôi có quá ít thông tin: Tôi vẫn chưa có ý kiến gì về việc này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2134)
Ich bin der Meinung, dass wir das Problem schnell lösen müssen. ☊ Theo tôi chúng ta phải giải quyết nhanh vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2135)
Ich habe gründlich recherchiert und komme zu dem Schluss, dass dieses Projekt zu riskant ist. ☊ Tôi đã tra cứu một cách kỹ lưỡng và đi đến kết luận rằng dự án này quá mạo hiểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2141)
Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143)
Deshalb müssen wir schnell reagieren. ☊ Vì vậy chúng ta phải phản ứng thật nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2144)
Was ist die Ursache des Problems? ☊ Điều gì là nguyên nhân của vấn đề này? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2163)
Das habe ich noch nicht verstanden. ☊ Về điều này tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2188)
Wer soll an diesem Projekt mitarbeiten? ☊ Ai nên tham gia vào dự án này? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2190)
Ich werde dieses Problem lösen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2198)
Diese Informationen dürfen nicht in die falschen Hände geraten. ☊ Những thông tin này không được phép lọt vào tay những người không liên quan. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2204)
Ich weiß, wie wir dieses Problem lösen können. ☊ Tôi biết cách chúng ta có thể giải quyết được vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2208)
Dieses Problem muss noch gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này phải được giải quyết. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2218)
Die Arbeit der zweiten Arbeitsgruppe fehlt immer noch! ☊ Phần công việc của nhóm hai vẫn bị thiếu! ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2219)
Ich danke Ihnen für Ihre schnelle und zuverlässige Arbeit. ☊ Tôi cám ơn anh / chị đã hoàn thành công việc nhanh chóng và có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2223)
Das Problem haben Sie nicht optimal gelöst. ☊ Anh / Chị đã không giải quyết vấn đề hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2228)
Die Qualität des Produktes ist mangelhaft. ☊ Chất lượng của sản phẩm này vẫn còn nhiều yếu kém. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2237)
Davon gibt es nur noch wenige Stück. ☊ Cái đó chỉ còn vài chiếc nữa. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2257)
Das Produkt ist original verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm này vẫn còn nguyên hộp. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2273)
Ich werde Ihr Problem gerne an den zuständigen Kollegen weitergeben. ☊ Tôi sẽ chuyển vấn đề của quý khách sang cho đồng nghiệp có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2287)
Bitte wenden Sie sich an unsere telefonische Beratung. ☊ Quý khách làm ơn hãy liên hệ qua điện thoại với tư vấn khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2291)
Bitte schildern Sie mir das Problem im Detail. ☊ Xin quý khách hãy miêu tả lại vấn đề một cách cụ thể. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2292)
Ich verstehe nicht ganz, wo Ihr Problem liegt. ☊ Tôi vẫn chưa hiểu rõ vấn đề của quý khách là ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2293)
Was kostet der Eintritt? ☊ Vé vào cửa là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2297)
Wir brauchen einen Internetzugang und einen Beamer. ☊ Chúng tôi cần một kết nối internet và một máy chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2310)
Profitieren Sie von unserer langjährigen Erfahrung in Planung, Organisation und Durchführung von Tagungen und Konferenzen. ☊ Kinh nghiệm lâu năm của chúng tôi trong việc lên kế hoạch, tổ chức và điều hành hội thảo, hội nghị sẽ đem lại cho quí vị nhiều lợi ích. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2359)
Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362)
Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363)
Ich brauche einen Mietwagen in Wien. Ich werde den Wagen am Dienstag abholen und am Sonntag Abend zurückbringen. ☊ Tôi cần thuê một chiếc ôtô ở Viên. Tôi sẽ lấy chiếc xe vào thứ ba và trả lại vào tối chủ nhật. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2376)
Mein Kollege ist in dieser Woche unterwegs. Sie erreichen ihn nur per E-Mail. ☊ Đồng nghiệp của tôi tuần này đi vắng. Anh/Chị/Quý vị chỉ có thể liên lạc với anh ấy qua email. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2384)
Haben Sie etwas zu verzollen? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có mang theo vật gì phải đóng thuế không? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2389)
Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391)
Bitte öffnen Sie Ihren Koffer. ☊ Xin ông / bà /anh / chị hãy mở vali ra. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2392)
Gerne. Ich habe Zeit. ☊ Vâng. Tôi có thời gian. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2406)
Unsere Firma feiert 20jähriges Jubiläum und wir möchten Sie als gute Kunden gerne dazu einladen. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi kỷ niệm 20 năm thành lập và chúng tôi rất muốn mời quý vị với tư cách là một khách hàng quan trọng tới cùng tham gia. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2412)
Unsere Firma lädt Sie und Ihre Begleitung zu einem Abendessen ein. ☊ Công ty chúng tôi xin mời quý vị và người tháp tùng tới dùng bữa ăn tối. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2413)
Die Weinkarte, bitte. ☊ Làm ơn đưa thực đơn rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2422)
Ich nehme ein Glas Wein, bitte. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2424)
Bitte bringen Sie uns eine Flasche Wein. ☊ Xin hãy mang cho chúng tôi một chai rượu vang. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2425)
Ich habe ein Problem mit Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có một vấn đề với sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2468)
Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt und wurde beim Transport beschädigt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng không cẩn thận và bị hỏng trong quá trình vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2478)
Wir haben die Lieferung bis heute nicht erhalten. ☊ Cho đến hôm nay chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2487)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Lieferung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn chờ giao hàng của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2488)
Sollte sich Ihre Lieferung weiter verzögern, werden wir unsere Bestellung stornieren. ☊ Nếu việc vận chuyển tiếp tục bị chậm, chúng tôi sẽ hủy đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2494)
Bitte überprüfen Sie das Problem. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy kiểm tra lại vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2497)
Bitte helfen Sie uns das Problem schnell zu lösen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy giúp chúng tôi nhanh chóng giải quyết vấn đề này. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2498)
Bitte schildern Sie uns das Problem im Detail. ☊ Quý vị làm ơn miêu tả cho chúng tôi cụ thể vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2507)
Bitte füllen Sie unser Beschwerde-Formular aus. ☊ Làm ơn hãy điền vào mẫu khiếu nại này của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2511)
Bitte schicken Sie die Ware an uns zurück und legen die eine Kopie Ihrer Rechnung bei. ☊ Xin hãy gửi hàng lại cho chúng tôi và gửi kèm một bản sao hóa đơn. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2516)
Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526)
Wir möchten Sie daran erinnern, dass Sie Ihre Rechnung mit der Nummer 01546 noch nicht bezahlt haben. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn nhắc ông/ bà / quý vị rằng ông / bà / quý vị vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn số 01546. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2528)
Sie haben Ihre Rechnung (Nr. 01546) bis heute nicht bezahlt. ☊ Ông / Bà / Quý vị cho đến hôm nay vẫn chưa thanh toán hóa đơn (số 01546). ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2529)
Leider konnten wir bisher keinen Eingang auf unserem Konto feststellen. ☊ Rất tiếc cho tới thời điểm này tài khoản chúng tôi vẫn chưa nhận được tiền của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2530)
Wir warten immer noch auf Ihre Zahlung. ☊ Chúng tôi vẫn đang chờ sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2531)
Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536)
Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538)
Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545)
6 My brother and I are good tennis players. ☊ Anh tôi và tôi đều là những tay vợt giỏi. ☊
52 Yes, I am. ☊ Vâng. ☊
56 No, she's out. ☊ Không, mẹ tôi đi vắng. ☊
58 No, they're out. ☊ Không, họ đi vắng. ☊
210 Where's she going? ☊ Cô ấy đi đâu vậy? ☊
235 What are you eating? ☊ Cậu đang ăn gì vậy? ☊
240 Where are your friends going? ☊ Bạn cậu đang đi đâu vậy? ☊
261 I work in an o ce. ☊ Tôi làm việc ở văn phòng. ☊
272 And he nishes at eight [o'clock] (8:00) at night. ☊ Và anh ấy xong xuôi lúc tám giờ tối. ☊
278 We often sleep late on weekends. ☊ Chúng tôi thường ngủ muộn vào cuối tuần. ☊
279 Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊
302 We're good friends. I like her and she likes me. ☊ Chúng tôi là bạn tốt. Tôi quý cô ấy và cô ấy quý tôi. ☊
312 I usually watch TV in the evening. ☊ Tôi thường xem vô tuyến vào buổi tối. ☊
317 I always drink co ee in the morning. ☊ Tôi luôn uống cà phê vào buổi sáng. ☊
330 I don't like him, and he doesn't like me. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ta, và anh ta cũng không thích tôi. ☊
382 Does Wenjie ever call you? ☊ Văn Kiệt có gọi cậu bao giờ không? ☊
383 What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊
402 What do you want for dinner? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì vào bữa tối? ☊
412 What do you usually have for breakfast? ☊ Cậu thường ăn gì vào bữa sáng? ☊
421 He plays guitar a lot, and he plays very well. ☊ Anh ấy chơi guitar nhiều và anh ấy chơi rất giỏi. ☊
433 It rains a lot in the winter. ☊ Trời mưa nhiều vào mùa đông. ☊
435 What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊
486 cats. They've got a lot of animals. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có một con ngựa, ba con chó và sáu con mèo. Họ có nhiều động vật. ☊
504 ☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có anh chị em nào không. - Có, anh ấy có một anh trai và hai em gái. ☊
520 They like animals. They have three (3) dogs and two (2) cats. ☊ Họ thích động vật. Họ có ba con chó và hai con mèo. ☊
523 What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊
564 Richard wasn't. ☊ Anabel và Richard có đến bữa tiệc không? - Anabel thì có ở đó nhưng Richard thì không. ☊
578 We danced a lot and talked to a lot of people. ☊ Chúng tôi nhảy nhiều và nói chuyện với nhiều người. ☊
583 Enzo came into the room, took o his coat, and sat down. ☊ Enzo vào trong phòng, cởi áo khoác và ngồi xuống. ☊
585 nished at ten pm (10:00). ☊ Bộ lm rất dài, nó bắt đầu lúc bảy giờ mười lăm và kết thúc lúc mười giờ tối. ☊
597 Last Tuesday, Vanessa ew from Los Angeles to Mexico City. ☊ Thứ ba vừa rồi Vanessa đã bay từ Los Angeles đến Thành phố Mexico. ☊
598 She got up at six (6) in the morning and had a cup of co ee. ☊ Cô ấy dậy lúc sáu giờ sáng nay và uống một chén cà phê. ☊
599 At seven- fteen she left home and drove to the airport. ☊ Lúc bảy giờ mười lăm cô ấy ra khỏi nhà và lái xe đến sân bay. ☊
600 When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊
601 Then she had breakfast at an airport cafe and waited for her ight. ☊ Rồi cô ấy ăn sáng ở quán của sân bay và chờ đợi chuyến bay. ☊
602 The plane departed on time and arrived in Mexico City four (4) hours later. ☊ Máy bay khởi hành đúng giờ và đến Thành phố Mexico sau đấy bốn tiếng. ☊
608 We often go to the movies on weekends. > Last Sunday we went to the movies. ☊ Chúng tôi thường đi xem lm vào cuối tuần. Chủ nhật vừa rồi chúng tôi có đi xem lm. ☊
610 Tom always takes a shower in the morning. > This morning he took a shower. ☊ Tom luôn luôn tắm vào buổi sáng. Sáng nay anh ấy có tắm. ☊
664 a pair of pants. ☊ Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần. ☊
677 Today she's wearing a skirt, but yesterday she was wearing pants. ☊ Hôm nay cô ấy mặc váy nhưng hôm qua cô ấy mặc quần. ☊
679 The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. ☊ Mặt trời đang toả nắng và bầy chim đang hót líu lo. ☊
683 Dmitry and Irina were at the supermarket buying food. ☊ Dmitri và Irina đã ở siêu thị mua đồ ăn. ☊
709 He stopped reading and answered the phone. ☊ Anh ấy dừng đọc sách và trả lời điện thoại. ☊
718 at two thirty (2:30), I was in the middle of working. ☊ Tôi bắt đầu làm việc lúc chín giờ và kết thúc lúc bốn rưỡi. Nên lúc hai rưỡi tôi đang giữa chừng công việc. ☊
725 The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊
728 He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊
740 window. ☊ Khi chúng tôi đang chơi bóng chày thì tôi vụt bóng và làm vỡ cửa sổ. ☊
746 How did you get into your apartment? ☊ Cậu đã vào nhà bằng cách nào? ☊
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. ☊
766 a year though. ☊ Cậu có đi chơi xa nhiều không? - Tôi cũng muốn lắm. Trước tôi cũng từng đi xa vài lần một năm. ☊
771 years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊
776 Shakira's an interesting person. She's had many di erent jobs and has lived in many places. ☊ Shakira là một người thú vị. Cô ấy từng làm nhiều nghề khác nhau và từng sống ở nhiều nơi. ☊
790 Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. ☊ Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần. ☊
796 She's won a race several times. ☊ Cô ấy từng đua thắng vài ba lần. ☊
801 I've been late for school several times. ☊ Tôi đã đi học muộn vài ba lần. ☊
811 They have lots of books, and have read all of them. ☊ Họ có rất nhiều sách và họ đã đọc hết chúng. ☊
814 I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊
820 years. ☊ Emil và Larisa là vợ chồng. Họ đã cưới nhau được năm năm. ☊
833 nineteen ninety-nine (1999). ☊ Svetlana và Maksim là vợ chồng. Họ đãng cưới nhau từ năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín. ☊
847 Giselle and I are friends. I know her very well. ☊ Giselle và tôi là ban, Tôi biết rất rõ về cô ấy. ☊
848 Luisa and I are friends. I've known her for a long time. ☊ Luisa và tôi là bạn. Tôi đã quen cô ấy từ lâu rồi. ☊
872 (7:00). ☊ Lilianne đang ở văn phòng. Cô ấy đã ở đó từ lúc bảy giờ. ☊
882 Mungeol and Weonhye have been married for twenty (20) years. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ đã lấy nhau được hai mươi năm. ☊
883 EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊
892 Remy and Pauline have been married for six (6) months. ☊ Remy và Pauline đã kết hôn được sáu tháng. ☊
They've moved to Seattle.'> 916 They've moved to Seattle.'> My brother and his wife don't live here any more. They moved to Seattle. > They've moved to Seattle. They've moved to Seattle.'> ☊ Anh trai tôi và vợ anh ý không sống ở đây nữa. Họ chuyển đến Seattle. > Họ đã chuyển đến Seattle. ☊
926 Are Vincent and Valerie here? — Yes, they just arrived. ☊ Có Vincent và Valerie ở đó không? - Có, họ vừa mới đến. ☊
929 arrived. ☊ Nikolai và Victoria mấy giờ sẽ đến? - Họ đã đến rồi. ☊
931 This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊
932 Are Isidor and Sandra here? — No, they haven't arrived yet. ☊ Có Isidor và Sandra ở đó không? - Không, họ vẫn chưa đến. ☊
933 Does Yannick know that you're going away? — No, I haven't told him yet. ☊ Yannick có biết là cậu đi vắng không? - Không, tôi chưa bảo cậu ấy. ☊
934 Dora has bought a new dress, but she hasn't worn it yet. ☊ Dora đã mua một bộ áo váy mới nhưng cô ấy chưa mặc nó. ☊
935 Have Chandra and Indira arrived yet? — No, not yet. We're still waiting for them. ☊ Chandra và Idria đã đến chưa? - Chưa. Chúng tôi vẫn đang đợi họ. ☊
936 week. ☊ Zinaida đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa? Chưa, cô ấy sẽ bắt đầu vào tuần tới. ☊
937 This is my new dress. — It's nice, have you worn it yet? ☊ Đây là bộ áo váy mới của tôi. - Đẹp đấy, cậu đã mặc nó chưa? ☊
940 Don't forget to call Vadim. — I've already called him. ☊ Đừng quên gọi cho Vadim. - Tôi đã gọi anh ấy rồi. ☊
953 Has Jianwen bought a new computer yet? ☊ Kiến Văn đã mua máy tính mới chưa? ☊
954 yet. ☊ Kiến Hào và Nhã Linh chưa nói với ai là họ đã cưới nhau. ☊
956 I've just swum a mile and I feel great. ☊ Tôi vừa mới bơi được một dặm và tôi cảm thấy tuyệt vời. ☊
957 Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊
966 Shakespeare was a writer and wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Shakespeare là một nhà văn và đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
972 My friend has written many books. Shakespeare wrote many plays and poems. ☊ Bạn tôi viết đã được nhiều cuốn sách. Shakespeare đã viết nhiều kịch và thơ. ☊
986 My friend is a writer, and has written many books. ☊ Bạn tôi là một nhà văn và đã viết được nhiều cuốn sách. ☊
1002 I saw some of her work last week. ☊ Tôi đã thấy vài tác phẩm tuần trước. ☊
1010 Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊
1011 cleaned yesterday. ☊ Có người đã lau dọn văn phòng hôm qua. Văn phòng đã được lau dọn hôm qua. ☊
1013 Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊
1021 Two people were takto the hospital. ☊ Có hai người được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
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. ☊
1047 hospital. ☊ Tôi thấy một vụ tai nạn hôm qua. Có hai người được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
1050 Where did you get this picture? — It was givto me by a friend of mine. ☊ Cậu lấy bức tranh này ở đâu vậy? - Tranh do một người bạn của tôi đưa cho tôi. ☊
1052 Did Aleksey and Anastasia go to the wedding? — No, they weren't invited. ☊ Aleksey và Anatasia có đến dự đám cưới không? - Không, họ không được mời. ☊
1055 Arturo was born in Havana. ☊ Arturo sinh ra ở Havana. ☊
1063 The o ce is being cleaned right now. ☊ Văn phòng giờ đang được lau dọn. ☊
1064 The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊
1065 weekends, but no big games are being played next weekend. ☊ Ở Mĩ, bóng bầu dục thường được chơi vào cuối tuần, nhưng cuối tuần sau không có trận nào được chơi cả. ☊
1078 The o ce is being cleaned. > The o ce is getting cleaned. ☊ Văn phòng đang được lau dọn. ☊
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. ☊
1089 A factory is a place where things are made. ☊ Nhà máy là nơi đồ vật được tạo ra. ☊
1094 The bridge is closed. It got damaged last week, and it hasn't berepaired yet. ☊ Cái cầu đang bị đóng cửa. Nó bị hỏng tuần trước và nó chưa được sửa chữa. ☊
1102 These o ces aren't cleaned every day. ☊ Mấy văn phòng này không được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊
1103 yesterday. ☊ Văn phòng hôm qua không được dọn. ☊
1108 Where have Daisuke and Aiko gone? ☊ Daisuke và Aiko đã đi đâu? ☊
1111 What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần. ☊
1115 What time did Fabio and Donatella go out? ☊ Fabio và Donatella đã ra ngoài lúc nào? ☊
1144 Why did you go home early? ☊ Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy? ☊
1158 Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊
1159 I don't understand the problem. Can you explain it again? ☊ Tôi không hiểu vấn đề. Cậu có thể giải thích lại được không? ☊
1186 Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. ☊ Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân. ☊
1192 Kimiko jumped into the river and swam to the other side. ☊ Kimiko nhảy xuống sông và bơi sang bờ bên kia. ☊
1199 park. ☊ Deepak và Lakshmi đâu? - Họ đang chơi quần vợt trong công viên. ☊
1202 Yuliana's going to the dentist on Friday. ☊ Yuliana sẽ đi khám nha sĩ vào Thứ sáu. ☊
1203 We're having a party next weekend. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ có một bữa tiệc vào tuần sau. ☊
1216 Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊
1218 Camila's meeting with Valerio. ☊ Camila sẽ có buổi gặp mặt với Valerio. ☊
1219 Priscilla's having lunch with Wencai. ☊ Priscilla sẽ ăn trưa với Văn Tài. ☊
1220 Vitale and Rosetta are going to a party. ☊ Vitale và Rosetta sẽ đi dự một bữa tiệc. ☊
1224 I'm going to the movies on Monday. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ hai. ☊
1227 ding on Friday. ☊ Esteban đang học một khoá tiếng Anh trong kì này. Khoá học sẽ kết thúc vào Thứ sáu này. ☊
1229 too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊
1246 It's nine o'clock (9:00) and I'm not ready. I'm going to be late. ☊ Bây giờ là chín giờ và tôi chưa sẵn sàng. Tôi sẽ bị muộn, ☊
1249 Yevgeniy's going to St. Petersburg next week. He's going to go with some friends. ☊ Yevgeniy sẽ tới Saint Peterbug tuần sau. Anh ấy đi cùng vài người bạn. ☊
1253 watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊
1269 with us? ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? ☊
1284 I'm going away for a few days. I'm leaving tonight, so I won't be at home tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng ít hôm. Tối nay tôi đi nên mai tôi sẽ không ở nhà. ☊
1307 Some friends are coming to stay with us. ☊ Vài người bạn sẽ đến ở với chúng tôi. ☊
1308 My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. ☊ Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu. ☊
1346 I'm not sure where to go on vacation. I might go to Costa Rica. ☊ Tôi không chắc sẽ đi đâu vào kì nghỉ. Có thể tôi đi Costa Rica ☊
1383 Marisol can speak Italian and Spanish, but she can't speak French. ☊ Marisol biết nói tiếng Ý và tiếng Tây Ban Nha nhưng cô ấy không biết nói tiếng Pháp. ☊
1386 I'm having a party next week, but Hyeonyeong and Maengsuk can't come. ☊ Tuần sau tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Hiền Vinh và Mạnh Thục không đến được. ☊
1390 I had a party last week, but Imran and Latifa couldn't come. ☊ Tuần trước tôi có một bữa tiệc nhưng Imran và Latifa đã không đến được. ☊
1406 Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊
1418 The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊
1422 They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful. ☊ Họ đã ở vào tình huống nguy hiểm. Họ cần phải cẩn thận. ☊
1426 hungry. ☊ Bây giờ là buổi tối và cậu chưa ăn gì cả ngày. Cậu hẳn là đang đói. ☊
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. ☊
1437 very early. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm. ☊
1440 You have a cold and a fever? Poor thing! You must feel awful. ☊ Cậu bị cảm và sốt à? Khổ thân! Cậu hẳn là khó chịu lắm. ☊
1444 High school students who want to go to college must get good grades. ☊ Những học sinh phổ thông trung học muốn vào đại học phải có điểm số cao. ☊
1449 Why were you so late? — I had to wait half an hour for the bus. ☊ Sao cậu muộn như vậy? - Tôi phải đợi xe bus nửa tiếng. ☊
1471 I think Mahmud ought to buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Mahmud cần phải mua vài bộ quần áo mới. ☊
1473 You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊
1486 Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊
1487 married. ☊ Nur và Zaina còn quá trẻ. Tôi nghĩ họ không nên kết hôn. ☊
1505 job. ☊ Alan không phải làm việc quá vất vả. Thực ra anh ấy có một công việc nhẹ nhàng. ☊
1506 We didn't have to wait very long for the bus; it came in a few minutes. ☊ Chúng tôi không phải đợi xe bus lâu lắm, xe đã đến trong vòng vài phút. ☊
1510 Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊
1519 to take care of Tara's little brother. ☊ Ravi và em họ Tara của anh ấy tối nay không ra ngoài được. Họ phải trông em trai của Tara. ☊
1526 Minoru has to go to Moscow. — Whdoes he have to go? ☊ Minoru phải đi Moskva. Khi nào thì anh ấy phải đi? ☊
1554 too. ☊ Tôi muốn đi chơi quần vợt ngày mai. Có thể Văn Kiệt cũng sẽ chơi. ☊
1558 but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊
1601 do it myself. ☊ Tôi giúp cậu xách valise được không? - Không cần, cảm ơn. Tôi muốn tự xách hơn. ☊
1615 Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊
1645 There's a train coming at tthirty (10:30). ☊ Có một chuyến tàu tới vào lúc mười giờ ba mươi. ☊
1653 There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊
1666 There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊
1670 Are there any problems? — No, everything is okay. ☊ Có vấn đề gì không? - Không, mọi thứ đều ổn. ☊
1678 What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊
1681 What's that building? — It's a school. ☊ Toà nhà kia là nhà gì vậy? - Nó là trường học. ☊
1699 There will be rain tomorrow afternoon. ☊ Sẽ có mưa vào chiều mai. ☊
1700 There will be a typhoon this weekend. ☊ Sẽ có bão vào cuối tuần này. ☊
1703 There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊
1704 There were some books on the shelves. ☊ Từng có vài cuốn sách trên giá. ☊
1723 I think everything will be okay. I don't think there will be any problems. ☊ Tôi nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ ổn. Tôi nghĩ sẽ không có vấn đề gì cả. ☊
1729 Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊
1740 It was a nice day yesterday. It was warm and sunny. ☊ Trời hôm qua đẹp. Trời ấm và nắng. ☊
1745 If you go to bed late, it's di cult to get up early in the morning. ☊ Nếu cậu đi ngủ muộn thì sẽ khó để dậy sớm vào buổi sáng. ☊
1747 It's impossible to work in this o ce. There's too much noise. ☊ Không thể làm việc trong văn phòng này được. Có quá nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊
1750 Some cities are not safe. It's dangerous at night. ☊ Một vài thành phố không an toàn. Buổi tối khá nguy hiểm. ☊
1759 Are you and Jack working tomorrow? — I am, but Jack isn't. ☊ Mai cậu và Jack có làm việc không? - Tôi thì có còn Jack thì không. ☊
1766 Did you and Nicole like the movie? — I did, but Nicole didn't. ☊ Cậu và Nicole có thích bộ lm không? - Tôi thích nhưng Nicole thì không. ☊
1767 I had a good time. — I did, too. ☊ Tôi đã có khoảng thời gian tuyệt với. - Tôi cũng vậy. ☊
1783 You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊
1800 Do you and Fausto watch TV a lot? — I do, but he doesn't. ☊ Cậu và Fausto có xem nhiều vô tuyến không? - Tôi có nhưng anh ấy thì không. ☊
1806 Do you feel okay? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu thấy ổn chứ? - Vâng, tôi ổn. ☊
1818 Giovanni can't drive. — He can't? I didn't know that. ☊ Giovanni không biết lái xe. - Vậy ư? Tôi không biết đấy. ☊
1829 You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊ Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
1831 Marta will be here soon, won't she? — Yes, probably. ☊ Marta sẽ sớm ở đây thôi phải không? - Đúng, chắc vậy. ☊
1836 I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. ☊ Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊
1841 I've bought a new car. — You have? What kind is it? ☊ Tôi đà mua xe hơi mới rồi. Rồi à? Loại gì vậy? ☊
1846 uncomfortable? ☊ Tối qua tôi ngủ không ngon. - Vậy à? Giường không được thoải mái à? ☊
1850 Shakira works in a factory. — She does? What kind of factory? ☊ Shakira làm việc trong nhà máy. Vậy à? Nhà máy gì vậy? ☊
1854 These owers are nice, aren't they? — Yes, what kind are they? ☊ Những bông hoa này đẹp phải không? - Phải, hoa gì vậy? ☊
1868 Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊
1881 Gerard is feeling much better after his operation, but he's still not supposed to do any heavy lifting. ☊ Gerard đang cảm thấy khoẻ hơn sau phẫu thuật nhưng anh ấy vẫn chưa được phép nhấc vật nặng. ☊
1883 I think you should get your hair cut really short. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu nên để tóc thật ngắn vào. ☊
1892 call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊
1902 The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. ☊ Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày. ☊
1907 Lilianne was nervous about the situation, so I told her to relax and take it easy. ☊ Liliane lo lắng về tình hình nên tôi bảo cô ấy thư giãn và nghĩ thoáng hơn. ☊
1908 The customs o cer looked at me suspiciously and asked me to opmy bag. ☊ Nhân viên bán hàng nhìn tôi nghi ngờ và bảo tôi mở túi của tôi ra. ☊
1909 What happened to you last night? ☊ Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy? ☊
1920 I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊
1936 Natalie doesn't have a car, and neither does Oliver. ☊ Natalie không có xe hơi và Oliver cũng thế. ☊
1945 Is Hitomi working tomorrow? — I suppose so. ☊ Mai Hitomi làm việc à? - Tôi cho là vậy. ☊
1946 You notice the sky is blue and the sun is shining. You say, "It's a beautiful day isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy bầu trời xanh và mặt trời đang toả nắng. Bạn nói: "Trời hôm nay đẹp quá phải không nhỉ?" ☊
1951 You're trying on a new jacket and don't like it. You say, "This doesn't look very good on me, does it?" ☊ Bạn đang thử một chiếc áo khoác mới và bạn không thích nó. Bạn nói: "Cái này tôi mặc trông không đẹp lắm nhỉ?" ☊
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?" ☊
1954 Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊
1965 You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊
1973 My car isn't very reliable. It keeps breaking down. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi không chắc chắn lắm. Nó vẫn hỏng luôn luôn. ☊
1976 Vincent was in a di cult situation, so I agreed to help him. ☊ Vincent đã rơi vào tình trạng khó khắn nên tôi đồng ý giúp anh ấy. ☊
1978 Valerie failed to make a good impression at the job interview. ☊ Valerie đã thất bại trong việc tạo ấn tượng tốt trong buổi phỏng vấn xin việc. ☊
1981 Are you thinking of buying a car? — Yeah, but I still haven't made up my mind. ☊ Cậu đang nghĩ đến việc mua xe hơi à? - Ừ nhưng tôi vẫn chưa quyết định. ☊
1989 printer? — Sure, I will. ☊ Ai có thể chỉ giúp tôi làm thế nào cho được cái hộp mực vào máy in không? - Được chứ, để tôi. ☊
1991 They claim to have solved the problem. ☊ Họ khẳng định là đã giải quyết xong vấn đề. ☊
2002 Who taught you to drive? ☊ Ai dạy cậu lái xe vậy? ☊
2004 Diego said the switch was dangerous, and warned me not to touch it. ☊ Diego đã nói cái contact nguy hiểm và cảnh báo chúng tôi đừng sờ vào nó. ☊
2005 I was warned not to touch the switch. ☊ Tôi đã được cảnh báo là đừng sờ vào cái contact. ☊
2021 I now regret saying what I said. I shouldn't have said it. ☊ Giờ tôi hối hận vì những gì tôi đã nói. Lẽ ra tôi không nên nói vậy. ☊
2022 It began to get cold, and he regretted not wearing his coat. ☊ Trời bắt đầu trở lạnh và anh ấy hối hận vì không mặc áo khoác. ☊
2030 Chandra joined the company nine (9) years ago and became assistant manager after two (2) years. ☊ Chandra gia nhập công ti chín năm trước và đã trở thành trợ lí giám đốc của công ti sau hai năm. ☊
2031 A few years later, he went on to become the manager of the company. ☊ Vài năm sau anh ấy tiếp tục trở thành giám đốc công ti. ☊
2046 Vadim hates ying. > Vadim hates to y. ☊ Vadim ghét bay. > Vadim ghét phải bay. ☊
2051 The o ce I worked at was horrible. I hated working there. ☊ Văn phòng chỗ tôi làm việc rất kinh khủng. Tôi ghét làm việc ở đó. ☊
2072 EN Before going out, I called Jianwen. ☊ Trước khi ra ngoài tôi sẽ gọi cho Kiến Văn. ☊
2074 climbing in. ☊ Bọn trộm đã vào nhà bằng cách phá cửa sổ và trèo vào. ☊
2076 She made herself sick by not eating properly. ☊ Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách. ☊
2081 about yours. ☊ Tôi có vấn đề của riêng tôi đã đủ rồi không cần lo thêm việc của cậu nữa. ☊
2082 Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. ☊ Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé. ☊
2083 Are you looking forward to the weekend? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu đang mong cuối tuần phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊
2085 We got into the exhibition without having to wait in line. ☊ Chúng tôi vào được bên trong triển lãm mà không phải xếp hàng ☊
2086 Victor got himself into nancial trouble by borrowing too much money. ☊ Victor tự chuốc rắc rối tài chính vào mình bằng việc vay quá nhiều tiền. ☊
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. ☊
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. ☊
2097 We talked about the problem. ☊ Chúng tôi đã nói chuyện về vấn đề đó. ☊
2122 stealing. ☊ Bọn trộm đã đột nhập vào nhà nhưng không có gì đáng trộm hết. ☊
2131 I have a problem remembering people's names. ☊ Tôi gặp vấn đề khi nhớ tên người ta. ☊
2133 I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊
2141 I hurried so that I wouldn't be late. ☊ Tôi vội vã để không bị muộn. ☊
2160 It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home. ☊ Chuyến đi dài và mệt. Chúng tôi mừng vì về được nhà. ☊
2175 Let me know if you're interested in joining the club. ☊ Cho tôi biết cậu có thích tham gia vào câu lạc bộ không? ☊
2186 I saw Donna get into her car and drive away. ☊ Tôi đã thấy Donna vào xe hơi của cô ấy và lái xe đi. ☊
2191 I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊
2192 Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder. ☊ Xenia đột nhiên thấy có người chạm vào vai cô ấy. ☊
2228 I had some interesting experiences while I was traveling. ☊ Tôi đã có vài trải nghiệm thú vị khi tôi đi du lịch. ☊
2238 We had a lot of bags and suitcases. > We had a lot of baggage. ☊ Chúng tôi có nhiều túi và valise. > Chúng tôi có nhiều hành lí. ☊
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. ☊
2252 I've got a new job, and it's hard work. ☊ Tôi có công việc mới và đó là một công việc nặng. ☊
2257 The tour guide gave us some information about the city. ☊ Hướng dẫn viên du lịch đã cho chúng tôi vài thông tin về thành ☊
2267 The earth goes around the sun, and the moon goes around the earth. ☊ Trái đất quay quanh mặt trời và mặt trăng quay quanh trái đất. ☊
2274 When I nish high school, I want to go to college. ☊ Khi tôi học phổ thông trung học xong tôi muốn vào đại học. ☊
2288 long. ☊ Paolo và Giuliana đã cưới nhau nhưng hôn nhân không kéo dài lâu lắm. ☊
2295 the unemployed. ☊ Cuộc sống sẽ suôn sẻ nếu cậu có việc làm nhưng mọi việc không dễ dàng như vậy đối với người thất nghiệp. ☊
2298 The Atlantic Ocean is between Africa and America. ☊ Đại Tây Dương nằm giữa châu Phi và châu Mĩ. ☊
2305 The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊
2313 Kingdom. ☊ Scotland, Anh và Wales đều thuộc Vương Quốc Anh. ☊
2314 The Great Wall of China is in China. ☊ Vạn Lí Trường Thành nằm ở Trung Quốc. ☊
2318 The Kremlin is in Moscow. ☊ Điện Kremlin nằm ở Moskva. ☊
2320 The bicycle and the car are means of transportation. ☊ Xe đạp và xe hơi là những phương tiện giao thông. ☊
2321 week. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn phỏng vấn hai người đàn ông về vụ cướp tuần trước. ☊
2326 Problems concerning health are health problems. ☊ Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ. ☊
2347 You have to try and concentrate. ☊ Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung. ☊
2349 He got up, washed, shaved, and got dressed. ☊ Anh ấy đã dậy, tắm rửa, cạo râu và mặc quần áo. ☊
2350 long have you known one another? ☊ Cậu và Kenichi đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? > Các cậu đã biết nhau bao lâu rồi? ☊
They don't like one another.'> 2351 They don't like one another.'> Kasumi and Linda don't like each other. > They don't like one another. They don't like one another.'> ☊ Kasumi và Linda không ưa nhau. > Họ không ưa nhau. ☊
2352 near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊
2356 She climbed out of the swimming pool and dried herself o with a towel. ☊ Cô ấy trèo ra khỏi bể bơi và tự lau khô bằng khăn tắm. ☊
2359 relax? ☊ Cậu luôn vội vã. Sao cậu không ngồi xuống và nghỉ ngơi? ☊
2361 ourselves out. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không thể vào được nhà vì chúng tôi đã tự khoá mình ở ngoài. ☊
2365 We took a trip with some friends of ours. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi một chuyến với vài người bạn của chúng tôi. ☊
2368 She's living by herself. ☊ Chị tôi đã tốt nghiệp đại học và đang sống ở nhà riêng. > Cô ấy đang ở riêng. ☊
2401 All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. ☊ Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào. ☊
2427 We're able to solve most of the problems we have. ☊ Chúng tôi có thể giải quyết hầu hết những vấn đề của chúng tôi. ☊
2429 Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊
2431 Deepak and I have very di erent ideas. I don't agree with many of his opinions. ☊ Deepak và tôi có ý kiến khác nhau. Tôi không đồng ý vớ nhiều ý kiến của anh ấy. ☊
2432 Not all the tourists in the group were Spanish. Some of them were French. ☊ Không phải tất cả khách du lịch trong đoàn đều là người Tây Ban Nha. Một vài trong số họ là người Pháp. ☊
2434 to help me. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi vài người về đường đi nhưng không ai trong số họ giúp tôi được. ☊
2460 been? ☊ Tôi đã tìm cậu cả buổi sáng. Cậu đã ở đâu vậy? ☊
The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> 2490 The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> The dress that Yuliana bought doesn't t her very well. > The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well. The dress that she bought doesn't t her very well.'> ☊ Bộ áo váy mà Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. > Bộ áo váy Yuliana mua không vừa với cô ấy lắm. ☊
2504 I didn't get the job I applied for. ☊ Tôi đã không được nhận vào công việc tôi đã nộp đơn xin. ☊
2508 Tell me what you want, and I'll try to get it for you. ☊ Nói với tôi cậu cần gì và tôi sẽ cố lấy nó cho cậu. ☊
2522 I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. ☊ Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày. ☊
2523 Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊
2524 Valerio, who speaks French and Italian, works as a tour guide. ☊ Valerio, người nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý, làm nghề hướng dẫn viên du lịch. ☊
2530 The doctor who examined me couldn't nd anything wrong. ☊ Vị bác sĩ khám cho tôi không tìm thấy được vấn đề gì. ☊
2531 provides us with heat and light. ☊ Mặt trời, một trong hàng triệu ngôi sao trong vũ trụ, cung cấp cho chúng ta nhiệt và anh sáng. ☊
2557 I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊
2559 talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊
2563 I can't eat this. I just tried it and it tastes awful! ☊ Tôi không ăn được nó. Tôi chỉ thử nó và vị nó rất ghê. ☊
2564 Why do you look all wet? Have you been out in the rain? ☊ Tai sao trông cậu ướt hết vậy? Cậu mới ở ngoài mưa à? ☊
2566 They'll be away for the next few weeks. ☊ Họ sẽ đi vắng trong ít tuần tới. ☊
2569 very uent. ☊ Cho dù Rosetta vẫn mắc lỗi nhưng tiếng Anh của cô ấy vẫn rất nhuần nhuyễn. ☊
2578 You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊
2581 anywhere to go for fun. ☊ Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi. ☊
2605 I've waited long enough and I'm not waiting any longer. ☊ Tôi đã đợi đủ lâu và tôi sẽ không đợi lâu hơn nữa. ☊
2623 Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊
2629 Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊
2632 Gerardo and Feliciana have both applied for the job. ☊ Gerardo và Feliciana đều đã nộp đơn xin việc. ☊
2634 Yevgeniy doesn't work here anymore. He left last month. But Alan still works here. ☊ Yevgeniy không còn làm ở đây nữa. Anh ấy đã đi tháng trước. Nhưng Alan vẫn làm ở đây. ☊
2637 Violetta lost her job six (6) months ago and hasn't found another job yet. ☊ Violetta mất việc sáu tháng trước và vẫn chưa tìm thấy việc khác. ☊
2638 She said she would be here an hour ago, and she still hasn't arrived. ☊ Một tiếng trước cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ ở đây và giờ cô ấy vẫn chưa tới. ☊
2639 Have you written him yet? — Yes, and he still hasn't replied. ☊ Cậu đã viết cho anh ấy chưa? - Rồi và anh ấy vẫn chưa trả lời. ☊
2643 The plane is still waiting on the runway and hasn't taken o yet. ☊ Máy bay vẫn đợi trên đường và chưa cất cánh. ☊
2649 Even though she can't drive, she still bought a car. ☊ Cho dù cô ấy không biết lái, cô ấy vẫn mua xe hơi. ☊
In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> 2653 In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> Although she wasn't feeling well, she still went to work. > In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work. In spite of not feeling well, she still went to work.'> ☊ Mặc dù cô ấy không khoẻ nhưng cô ấy vẫn đi làm. > Dù cô ấy không khoẻ, cô ấy vẫn đi làm. ☊
Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> 2655 Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> I couldn't sleep despite being very tired. > Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep. Even though I was really tired, I couldn't sleep.'> ☊ Tôi không ngủ được mặc dù tôi rất mệt. Cho dù tôi thực sự mệt, tôi vẫn không ngủ được. ☊
2660 house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊
2666 The club is for members only. You can't go in unless you're a member. ☊ Câu lạc bộ chỉ cho thành viên. Cậu không thể vào trừ phi cậu là thành viên. ☊
2676 and his cellphone doesn't work there. ☊ Tôi không thể liên lạc với David khi anh ấy đang đi công tác ở Nhật Bản và điện thoại di động của anh ấy không hoạt động ở đó. ☊
2689 Sachiko is going away for a week in September. ☊ Sachiko sẽ đi vắng một tuần trong tháng chín. ☊
2690 Where have you been? I've been waiting for ages. ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu thế? Tôi vẫn đợi cậu mãi. ☊
2697 I sent the package to them today, so they should receive it by Monday. > They should receive it no later than Monday. ☊ Tôi đã gửi gói hàng cho họ hôm nay nên họ sẽ nhận được nó vào Thứ hai. ☊
2700 Pablo will be away until Saturday. > Pablo will be back by Saturday. ☊ Pablo sẽ đi vắng đến Thứ bảy. > Pablo sẽ trở về trước Thứ bảy. ☊
2705 I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊
2706 I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊
2708 The train will be leaving IN a few minutes. ☊ Tàu hoả sẽ đi trong vòng vài phút nữa. ☊
2712 Everything began and ended ON time. ☊ Mọi thứ bắt đầu và kết thúc đúng giờ. ☊
2716 I hit the brakes just IN time and didn't hit the child. ☊ Tôi frein vừa kịp không đâm vào đứa trẻ. ☊
I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> 2718 I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> I'm going away at the beginning of January. > I'm going away at the beginning of the year. I'm going away at the beginning of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ đi vắng vào đầu tháng một. > Đầu năm tôi sẽ đi vắng. ☊
I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> 2719 I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> I'm coming back at the end of December. > I'm coming back at the end of the year. I'm coming back at the end of the year.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ trở về vào cuối tháng mười hai. > Cuối năm tôi sẽ về. ☊
2725 They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. ☊ Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore. ☊
2731 medical school, but I want to go to law school. ☊ Anh tôi đang học đại học còn tôi vẫn học trung học phổ thông. > Anh ấy học trường y còn tôi muốn vào trường luật. ☊
2732 We went ON a cruise last week, and there weren't many people ON the ship. ☊ Chúng tôi đã đi trên một con du thuyền tuần trước và không có nhiều người trên tàu. ☊
2740 Four of us got INTO a car and the others got ONTO a bus. ☊ Bốn người chúng tôi chui vào một chiếc xe con và nhưng người khác leo lên một chiếc xe bus. ☊
2743 When lling out forms, be sure to print your name IN capital letters so it's legible. ☊ Khi điền vào các mẫu đơn, đừng quên in tên cậu bằng chữ hoa để cho dễ đọc. ☊
2748 We took o an hour ago, and now we're ying AT a speed OF nine hundred (900) kilometers per hour AT an altitude OF ten thousand (10,000) meters. ☊ Chúng tôi đã cất cánh một tiếng trước và chúng tôi đang bay với tốc độ chín kilometre một giờ và ở độ cao mười nghìn metre. ☊
2753 I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊
2757 Sometimes my job can be really stressful, but ON the whole I like the people and enjoy the job. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng công việc của tôi có thể rất căng thẳng nhưng trên hết tôi quý mọi người và thích công việc. ☊
2761 I didn't bring enough cash, so could I pay BY credit card? ☊ Tôi không mang đủ tiền mặt, vậy tôi có thể trả bằng thẻ tín dụng được không? ☊
2764 Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊
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. ☊
2783 getting lots of invitations TO wedding banquets. ☊ Nhiều bạn của tôi năm nay cưới. Tôi vẫn đang được nhận rất nhiều lời mời tới dự các đám cưới. ☊
2784 The scientists have been working ON a solution TO the problem FOR many years. ☊ Các nhà khoa học vẫn nghiên cứu một giải pháp cho vấn đề trong nhiều năm. ☊
2792 Always be polite and nice to strangers. They might be the boss at your next job. ☊ Hãy luôn luôn lịch sự và tử tế với những người lạ. Họ có thể là ông chủ của cậu trong công việc tiếp theo. ☊
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. ☊
2816 The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊
2826 two (2) children. ☊ Shakira đã cưới một người Mĩ và giờ cô ấy có chồng và có hai đứa con. ☊
2829 for money. If not, then you're nancially independent. ☊ Nếu cậu phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ tức là cậu vẫn cần tiền từ họ. Nếu không thì cậu độc lập tài chính. ☊
2831 Italy is famous for its art, cuisine, architecture, history, and fashion. It's rich in culture. ☊ Nước Ý nổi tiếng vì nghệ thuật, ẩm thực, kiến trúc, lịch sử và thời trang. Nó giàu về văn hoá. ☊
2832 The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊
2839 The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. ☊ Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất. ☊
2840 But the man reached for his pockets, and that's when the police started shooting at him. ☊ Nhưng anh ta lại đưa tay vào túi và đó là lúc cảnh sát bắt đầu bắn anh ta. ☊
2841 And then onlookers started shouting to each other. ☊ Và rồi những người xem bắt đầu la hét. ☊
2842 Somebody threw a shoe at the politician. ☊ Một người nào đó đã ném một chiếc giày vào chính khách. ☊
2845 We had a morning meeting and a discussion about what we should do. ☊ Chúng tôi có một cuộc họp buổi sáng và một cuộc thảo luận về những gì chúng tôi nên làm. ☊
2847 You're an independent person and can make your own decisions. I don't care what you do. ☊ Cậu là một người độc lập và cậu có thể tự ra quyết định. Tôi không quan tâm cậu làm cái gì. ☊
2849 My grandfather is already ninety (90) years old and needs somebody to care for him, so we take turns looking after him. ☊ Ông tôi đã chín mươi tuổi và cần người chăm sóc ông. Nên chúng tôi thay phiên nhau trông ông. ☊
2850 Vikram and Lakshmi both take turns taking care of their elderly parents. ☊ Vikram và Lakshmi đều thay phiên nhau chăm sóc bố mẹ già của họ. ☊
2852 Why don't you apply FOR this job? — I'd like to apply TO university instead. ☊ Sao cậu không nộp đơn xin việc đó? - Tôi muốn nộp đơn vào đại học cơ. ☊
2872 Cake consists mainly of sugar, our, and butter. ☊ Bánh chủ yếu bao gồm đường, bột và beurre. ☊
2889 I don't know when I'll get home, as it depends on tra c conditions. ☊ Tôi không biết khi nào tôi sẽ về nhà vì nó phụ thuộc vào điều kiện giao thông. ☊
2892 She is a very simple woman, and lives on just bread and eggs. ☊ Cô ấy là một phụ nữ rất đơn giản và chỉ sống bằng bánh mì và trứng. ☊
2893 We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊
2899 Since she doesn't have a job, she depends on her parents for money. ☊ Vì cô ấy không có việc làm, cô ấy phụ thuộc vào bố mẹ về tiền bạc. ☊
2901 from getting sick though. ☊ Tất cả áo len và chăn của họ kiểu gì cũng đã không đủ bảo vệ họ khỏi bị ốm. ☊
2905 字 英 ☊ ɐɐjŋ əj́ xəəwŋ͡m kiəm̖ swat́ ̚ ɗɯəʔ̖ k̚ sɛɛ həəj vaa̖ ɗəəm nɔ́ vaaw̖ ☊
2906 Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊
2909 I threw the coconut onto the rock again, and it nally split open. ☊ Tôi đã ném quả dừa vào đá lần nữa và cuối cùng nó cũng nứt toác. ☊
2910 A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊
2911 Please ll this pot with water and put it on the stove to boil. ☊ Làm ơn đổ nước vào ấm và cho nó vào lò để đun sôi. ☊
2912 and love. ☊ Bố mẹ chúng ta cho chúng ta thức ăn, quần áo, giáo dục, y tế và tình yêu. ☊
2913 Our teachers provide us with an education necessary for competing in the real world. ☊ Các giáo viên của chúng ta cho chúng ta học vấn cần thiết để cạnh tranh trong thế giới thực. ☊
2915 They happened to come across an important piece of evidence, and now he's in prison. ☊ Họ đã tìm được một mẩu bằng chứng quan trọng và giờ hắn đã ngồi tù rồi. ☊
2918 If you have trash that can be recycled, throw it away in the proper bins. ☊ Nếu cậu có rác cần phải tái chế thì hãy vứt nó vào đúng thùng rác. ☊
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. ☊
2921 Xavier went to college but dropped out after a couple semesters. He's what we call a college drop-out. ☊ Xavier đã đi học đại học nhưng đã thôi học sau vài học kì. Anh ấy là kiểu mà chúng ta gọi là sinh viên bỏ học. ☊
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. ☊
2926 It seems that Ludwig and Rita's relationship is having trouble, but we really hope they work it out. ☊ Có vẻ như quan hệ của Ludwig và Rita đang có vấn đề nhưng chúng tôi thực sự hi vọng họ sẽ vượt qua. ☊
2932 of them. ☊ Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi. ☊
2934 wanted to try it on before she bought it. ☊ Valentina đã thấy một chiếc áo váy đẹp trong cửa hàng bách hoá nhưng cô ấy muốn thử nó trước khi mua. ☊
2938 Oscar left home at the age of eighteen (18) and went o to Spain. ☊ Oscar bỏ nhà ở tuổi mười tám và đi đến Tây Ban Nha. ☊
2939 an hour. ☊ Máy bay của chúng tôi bị trễ trên đường nhựa và chúng tôi đã không cất cánh được trong vòng một tiếng. ☊
2940 My parents and friends saw me o at the airport before I embarked on my adventure around the world. ☊ Bố mẹ và bạn bè của tôi đã tiễn tôi ở sân bay trước khi tôi dẫn thân vào cuộc phiêu lưu vòng quanh thế giới. ☊
2941 I don't want to keep going on discussing marketing, let's move on to the production issues. ☊ Tôi không muốn tiếp tục thảo luận về marketing, hãy chuyển sang các vấn đề sản xuất. ☊
2943 an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! ☊ Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn. ☊
2949 Talks between Russia and the United States have broken down. ☊ Đàm phán giữa Nga và Mĩ đã đổ vỡ. ☊
2951 When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊
2957 everything to blow over and go away. ☊ Họ không thể quét nó xuống dưới thảm và nghĩ mọi thứ sẽ qua và rồi bỏ đi. ☊
2960 So he sued and was awarded compensation for damage to his reputation. ☊ Vì thế anh ấy đã kiện và được đền bù cho tổn thất về danh tiếng của anh ấy. ☊
2964 hospital. ☊ Có một vụ đánh nhau trên phố và kết quả là ba người đàn ông vào bệnh viện. ☊
2966 There are two (2) universities in the city, and students make up twenty percent (20%) of the population. ☊ Có hai trường đại học trong thành phố và sinh viên chiếm hai mươi phần trăm dân số. ☊
2967 I'll be ready in a few minutes. You go on ahead and I'll catch up with you. ☊ Tôi sẽ sẵn sàng trong ít phút nữa. Cậu cứ đi trước và tôi sẽ bắt kịp cậu. ☊
2970 ideas. ☊ Simon cực kì sáng tạo và luôn nảy ra những ý tưởng tuyệt vời. ☊
2972 narrowly escaped. ☊ Chiếc xe đua công thức một đã bắt lửa và nổ tung. May mắn là lái xe vừa kịp thoát ra. ☊
2973 A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ. ☊
2974 Ludwig and Rita broke up. > Ludwig and Rita split up. ☊ Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita đã chia tay. ☊
2975 ended up splitting up. ☊ Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay. > Ludwig và Rita cuối cùng đã chia tay. ☊
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. ☊
2979 The two (2) brothers are identical twins, so everybody gets them mixed up. ☊ Hai anh em là cặp sinh đôi cùng trứng. Vậy nên mọi người thường lẫn lộn họ với nhau. ☊
2981 When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊
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. ☊
2984 My manager pointed out a potential problem with our new marketing plan. ☊ Giám đốc của tôi đã chỉ ra một vấn đề tiềm ẩn trong kế hoạch marketing mới của chúng tôi. ☊
2986 I was o ered a job at the oil company, but I decided to turn it down. ☊ Tôi được mời vào làm ở một công ti dầu nhưng tôi đã quyết định từ chối nó. ☊
2987 wasn't afraid to take them on. ☊ Vài người đàn ông đã tức giận với Jack trong quán rượu và Jack đã bảo họ là anh ấy không sợ đối đầu với họ. ☊
2988 A man was knocked down by a car when crossing the street and had to be taken to the hospital. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã bị một xe hơi đâm ngã khi qua đường và phải được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊
2989 They took it out into the street, and Jack let them have it. Jack put them down one by one, and the spectacle really drew a crowd. ☊ Họ kéo ra ngoài phố và Jack để họ nắm thế. Jack hạ gục họ từng người một và cảnh tượng thực sự đã thu hút đám đông. ☊
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. ☊
2994 gave away all of her belongings. ☊ Khi Sara quyết định chuyển tới Ấn Độ và bắt đầu cuộc sống mới, cô ấy đã cho hết tất cả tài sản của mình. ☊
2995 Put a smile on your face, and you'll certainly get lots of smiles back. ☊ Để nụ cười trên mặt cậu và chắc chắn cậu sẽ nhận lại nhiều nụ cười. ☊
2996 I waved to the children on the bus, and they waved back. ☊ Tôi vẫy tay với bọn trẻ trên xe bus và bọn chúng đã vẫy lại với tôi. ☊
2997 My rst job was at a travel agency, and I didn't like it much. But now, looking back on the experience, I really learned a lot. ☊ Công việc đầu tiên của tôi là ở một đại lí du lịch và tôi không thích nó lắm. Nhưng giờ nhìn lại vào kinh nghiệm, tôi thực sự đã học từ đấy nhiều thứ. ☊
3000 The lone ranger got on his horse and rode o into the sunset. ☊ Người kị sĩ cô đơn lên ngựa và phi về phía mặt trời lặn. ☊
accept sb into sth: She had never been accepted into what was essentially a man's world. ☊ accept ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
access to sth: The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields. ☊ access ☊
Disabled visitors are welcome; there is good wheelchair access to most facilities. ☊ access ☊
Students must have access to good resources. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
Journalists were denied access to the President. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
Helen got into acting purely by accident. ☊ by accident ☊
As I turned around, I accidentally hit him in the face. ☊ accidentally ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
Each pack contains a book and accompanying CD. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
You've been absent six times according to our records. ☊ according to ☊
The salary will be fixed according to qualifications and experience. ☊ according to ☊
I paid the cheque into my savings account. ☊ account ☊
The time has come for action if these beautiful animals are to survive. ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
animals that are active only at night ☊ active ☊
The virus is still active in the blood. ☊ active ☊
She takes an active part in school life. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
Before our modern age, people had a more physical and active lifestyle. ☊ active ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
Muscles contract and relax during physical activity. ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
The wedding preparations take weeks but the actual ceremony takes less than an hour. ☊ actual ☊
Actually, I'm busy at the moment—can I call you back? ☊ actually ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Shall I add your name to the list? ☊ add ☊
Chlorine is added to the water to kill bacteria. ☊ add ☊
add A to B: Add 9 to the total. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
+ speech: 'And don't be late,' she added. ☊ add ☊
add sth (to sth): I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. ☊ add ☊
A service charge of 15% was added on to the bill. ☊ add sth on (to sth) ☊
children learning addition and subtraction ☊ addition ☊
an addition to the family (= another child) ☊ addition ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
What's your name and address? ☊ address ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
admiration for sb/sth: I have great admiration for her as a writer. ☊ admiration ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
admit sb/sth to/into sth: You will not be admitted to the theatre after the performance has started. ☊ admit ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
Why don't you just admit defeat (= recognize that you cannot do sth) and let someone else try ? ☊ admit ☊
admit (that)...: They freely admit (that) they still have a lot to learn. ☊ admit ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
Why can't you two act like civilized adults? ☊ adult ☊
major advances in the field of physics ☊ advance ☊
She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
advice on road safety ☊ advice ☊
They give advice to people with HIV and AIDS. ☊ advice ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
We were advised to seek legal advice. ☊ advice ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb: Her mother was away and couldn't advise her. ☊ advise ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
advise doing sth: I'd advise buying your tickets well in advance if you want to travel in August. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) on/about sth/about doing sth: We employ an expert to advise on new technology. ☊ advise ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
advise (sb) what, which, whether, etc...: The pharmacist will advise which medicines are safe to take. ☊ advise ☊
I looked after my father's financial affairs. ☊ affair ☊
She wanted to put her affairs in order before she died. ☊ affair ☊
Rub the cream into the affected areas. ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
afford to do sth: We can't afford to go abroad this summer. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
I'm afraid that it's not finished yet. ☊ I'm afraid ☊
'Will it hurt?' 'I'm afraid so.' ☊ I'm afraid ☊
I'm always having to clean up after the children (= clean the place after they have left it dirty and untidy). ☊ after ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
I could come next week, or the week after. ☊ after ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
Come over on Sunday afternoon. ☊ afternoon ☊
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? ☊ afternoon ☊
Let's go out now and eat afterwards. ☊ afterwards ☊
Once again (= as had happened several times before), the train was late. ☊ again ☊
I've told you again and again (= many times) not to do that. ☊ again ☊
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. ☊ again ☊
Wine improves with age. ☊ age ☊
They have two children aged six and nine. ☊ aged ☊
a theatrical/literary agent ☊ agent ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
agree to do sth: We agreed to meet on Thursday. ☊ agree ☊
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. ☊ agree ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agreement between A and B: An agreement was finally reached between management and employees. ☊ agreement ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
This will create problems in the months ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
The party was planned weeks ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
She set out the company's aims and objectives in her speech. ☊ aim ☊
aim at doing sth: They're aiming at training everybody by the end of the year. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sb/sth: I was aiming at the tree but hit the car by mistake. ☊ aim ☊
aim for sb/sth: Aim for the middle of the target. ☊ aim ☊
aim sth (at sb/sth): The gun was aimed at her head. ☊ aim ☊
My criticism wasn't aimed at you. ☊ aim ☊
A surprise air attack (= from aircraft) was launched at night. ☊ air ☊
I kicked the ball high in/into the air. ☊ air ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
fighter/transport/military aircraft ☊ aircraft ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
A car alarm went off in the middle of the night (= started ringing). ☊ alarm ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
Is your mother still alive? ☊ alive ☊
I was glad to hear you're alive and well. ☊ alive ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
The coffee went all over my skirt. ☊ all ☊
Italy joined the war on the Allied side in 1915. ☊ allied ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
allow sth: No dogs allowed (= you cannot bring them in). ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
'They're off to Spain next week.' 'It's all right for some, isn't it?' (= some people are lucky) ☊ all right ☊
a close ally and friend of the prime minister ☊ ally ☊
He slipped and almost fell. ☊ almost ☊
I don't like going out alone at night. ☊ alone ☊
You'll find his office just along the corridor. ☊ along ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
Traditional beliefs still flourish alongside a modern urban lifestyle. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. ☊ also ☊
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). ☊ also ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
The agency will make travel arrangements for you. Alternatively, you can organize your own transport. ☊ alternatively ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
The train went slower and slower until it stopped altogether. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
There's always somebody at home in the evenings. ☊ always ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
It's amazing the difference a few polite words make. ☊ amazing ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
ambition of being/doing sth: She never achieved her ambition of becoming a famous writer. ☊ ambition ☊
'What was wrong with the job?' 'Well, the pay wasn't good, among other things.' ☊ among ☊
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 ☊
analyse sth: The job involves gathering and analysing data. ☊ analyse ☊
The first step is to define and analyse the problem. ☊ analyse ☊
The book is an analysis of poverty and its causes. ☊ analysis ☊
ancient history/civilization ☊ ancient ☊
bread and butter ☊ and ☊
a table, two chairs and a desk ☊ and ☊
Sue and I left early. ☊ and ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
Can he read and write? ☊ and ☊
I cooked lunch. And I made a cake. (= you are emphasizing how much you have done) ☊ and ☊
5 and 5 makes 10. ☊ and ☊
What's 47 and 16? ☊ and ☊
She came in and took her coat off. ☊ and ☊
We stopped and bought some bread. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
Miss another class and you'll fail. ☊ and ☊
He tried and tried but without success. ☊ and ☊
The pain got worse and worse. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
She was angered by their selfishness and lack of concern. ☊ anger ☊
The plane was coming in at a steep angle. ☊ angle ☊
You can look at the issue from many different angles. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
the animals and birds of South America ☊ animal ☊
a small furry animal ☊ animal ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
domestic animals such as dogs and cats ☊ animal ☊
the animal kingdom ☊ animal ☊
This product has not been tested on animals. ☊ animal ☊
Humans are the only animals to have developed speech. ☊ animal ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily. ☊ annoyed ☊
We've still got another (= a further) forty miles to go. ☊ another ☊
We can try that—but whether it'll work is another matter. ☊ another ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
This could be the answer to all our problems. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We don't anticipate any major problems. ☊ anticipate ☊
The eagerly anticipated movie will be released next month. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate doing sth: They anticipate moving to bigger premises by the end of the year. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth doing sth: I don't anticipate it being a problem. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anticipate what, how, that, etc...: Try and anticipate what the interviewers will ask. ☊ anticipate ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
anxious to do sth: She was anxious to finish school and get a job. ☊ anxious ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
It's too expensive and anyway the colour doesn't suit you. ☊ anyway ☊
The water was cold but I took a shower anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
Many of these animals are not found anywhere else. ☊ anywhere ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
Over the years, Rosie and I had drifted apart. ☊ apart ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
Go and apologize to her. ☊ apologize ☊
appeal to sb: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. ☊ appeal ☊
When did mammals appear on the earth? ☊ appear ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
It would appear that this was a major problem. ☊ appear ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
the early appearance of daffodils in spring ☊ appearance ☊
the physical/outward/external appearance of sth ☊ appearance ☊
When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances (= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well). ☊ appearance ☊
They really are apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
They are both great but you can't compare apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
the application of new technology to teaching ☊ application ☊
application for sth/to do sth: an application for membership/a loan/a licence ☊ application ☊
Apply the cream sparingly to your face and neck. ☊ apply ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
I've got a dental appointment at 3 o'clock. ☊ appointment ☊
Viewing is by appointment only (= only at a time that has been arranged in advance). ☊ appointment ☊
appointments and dismissals ☊ appointment ☊
You can't really appreciate foreign literature in translation. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sb doing sth: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems. ☊ appreciate ☊
What's the best way of approaching this problem? ☊ approach ☊
Few writers approach his richness of language. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. ☊ appropriate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
She was born in April. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
We went to Japan last April. ☊ April ☊
I arrived at the end of April. ☊ April ☊
April showers (= light rain that falls in the spring) ☊ April ☊
the areas of training and development ☊ area ☊
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. ☊ area ☊
He's offering to pay so who am I to argue? ☊ argue ☊
He was too tired to argue the point (= discuss the matter). ☊ argue ☊
It could be argued that laws are made by and for men. ☊ argue ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
A storm arose during the night. ☊ arise ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He was carrying a number of files under his arm (= between his arm and his body). ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
The man is armed and dangerous. ☊ armed ☊
arms and ammunition ☊ arms ☊
After leaving school, Mike went into the army. ☊ army ☊
This is our new office—Kay will show you around. ☊ around ☊
There were several young people sitting around looking bored. ☊ around ☊
There must be a way around the problem. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange how, where, etc...: We've still got to arrange how to get to the airport. ☊ arrange ☊
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement between A and B: an arrangement between the school and the parents ☊ arrangement ☊
The police made several arrests. ☊ arrest ☊
Guests receive dinner on/upon arrival at the hotel. ☊ arrival ☊
the arrival of the mail in the morning ☊ arrival ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
arrive at/in/on...: She'll arrive in New York at noon. ☊ arrive ☊
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. ☊ arrive ☊
a bow and arrow ☊ arrow ☊
a collection of art and antiques ☊ art ☊
She's good at art and design. ☊ art ☊
an arts degree ☊ art ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
A job interview is a very artificial situation. ☊ artificial ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
I cried at the end and I'm not ashamed to admit it. ☊ ashamed ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
All our protests were brushed aside (= ignored). ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb (about sth): The interviewer asked me about my future plans. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
She was still half asleep (= not fully awake) when she arrived at work. ☊ asleep ☊
She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect. ☊ aspect ☊
This was one aspect of her character he hadn't seen before. ☊ aspect ☊
The consultancy gives advice to manufacturers on the health and safety aspects of their products. ☊ aspect ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially. ☊ associated ☊
The cat soon made the association between human beings and food. ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
She would, he assumed, be home at the usual time. ☊ assume ☊
We left at 2 o'clock. ☊ at ☊
at the end of the week ☊ at ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
What are you doing at the weekend? ☊ at ☊
He pointed a gun at her. ☊ at ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
Use music and lighting to create a romantic atmosphere. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
The guerrillas attack at night. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth: At dawn the army attacked the town. ☊ attack ☊
attack sb: A woman was attacked and robbed by a gang of youths. ☊ attack ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
Attractions at the fair include a mini-circus, clowns, dancers and a jazz band. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
Nothing will be done because no one in authority (= who has a position of power) takes the matter seriously. ☊ authority ☊
in the autumn of 2010 ☊ autumn ☊
in early/late autumn ☊ autumn ☊
Will she be available this afternoon? ☊ available ☊
The average of 4, 5 and 9 is 6. ☊ average ☊
I was still awake when he came to bed. ☊ awake ☊
He lies awake at night worrying about his job. ☊ awake ☊
His speech is bound to awake old fears and hostilities. ☊ awake ☊
As you're aware, this is not a new problem. ☊ aware ☊
He was well aware of the problem. ☊ aware ☊
Christmas is still months away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
You've put me in an awkward position. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. ☊ awkward ☊
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. ☊ awkwardly ☊
She had a baby last year. ☊ baby ☊
He was shot in the back of the knee. ☊ back ☊
The house has three bedrooms at the front and two at the back. ☊ back ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
They went ahead and sold it behind my back. ☊ behind sb's back ☊
She left back in November. ☊ back ☊
That was a few years back. ☊ back ☊
He'll be back on Monday. ☊ back ☊
It takes me an hour to walk there and back. ☊ back ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
Stand back and give me some room. ☊ back ☊
Sit back and relax. ☊ back ☊
He turned and looked back. ☊ back ☊
She fell back towards the end of the race. ☊ back ☊
back sth + adv./prep.: If you can't drive in forwards, try backing it in. ☊ back ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
a person's family/social/cultural/educational/class background ☊ background ☊
I lost my balance and fell backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
She rocked backwards and forwards on her chair. ☊ backward(s) and forward(s) ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
She opened her bag (= her handbag ) and took out her comb. ☊ bag ☊
We loaded our baggage into the car. ☊ baggage ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ balance ☊
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
balance out: The good and bad effects of any decision will usually balance out. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
Bounce the ball and try and hit it over the net. ☊ ball ☊
Some animals roll themselves into a ball for protection. ☊ ball ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
She wore a simple band of gold = a ring on her finger. ☊ band ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
The hotel has a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. ☊ bar ☊
I picked up a few good bargains in the sale. ☊ bargain ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
Yes, that's basically correct. ☊ basically ☊
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system. ☊ basically ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
And that's it, basically. ☊ basically ☊
Please run a bath for me (= fill the bath with water). ☊ bath ☊
I think I'll have a bath and go to bed. ☊ bath ☊
Go and wash your hands in the bathroom. ☊ bathroom ☊
I have to go to the bathroom (= use the toilet). ☊ bathroom ☊
to go into battle ☊ battle ☊
the endless battle between man and nature ☊ battle ☊
The party is on Friday evening. ☊ be ☊
be doing sth: The problem is getting it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be to do sth: The problem is to get it all done in the time available. ☊ be ☊
be mine, yours, etc.: The money's not yours, it's John's. ☊ be ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
Three and three is six. ☊ be ☊
Let x be the sum of a and b. ☊ be ☊
The house was still being built. ☊ be ☊
What is to be done about this problem? ☊ be ☊
They are to be married in June. ☊ be ☊
He beached the boat and lifted the boy onto the shore. ☊ beach ☊
a beached whale (= one that has become stuck on land and cannot get back into the water) ☊ beach ☊
He has decided to grow a beard and a moustache. ☊ beard ☊
beat A and B together: Beat the flour and milk together. ☊ beat ☊
She's alive—her heart is still beating. ☊ beat ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
Hailstones beat against the window. ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
beat sb why, how, etc...: It beats me (= I don't know) why he did it. ☊ beat ☊
What beats me is how it was done so quickly (= I don't understand how). ☊ beat ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
The piece has four beats to the bar. ☊ beat ☊
Pause for two beats and then repeat the chorus. ☊ beat ☊
several loud beats on the drum ☊ beat ☊
She looked stunningly beautiful that night. ☊ beautiful ☊
The bill will become law next year. ☊ become ☊
to get into/out of bed ☊ bed ☊
Could you give me a bed for the night (= somewhere to sleep)? ☊ bed ☊
There's a shortage of hospital beds (= not enough room for patients to be admitted). ☊ bed ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
beef and dairy cattle ☊ beef ☊
The year before last he won a gold medal, and the year before that he won a silver. ☊ before ☊
You should have told me so before. ☊ before ☊
begin sth: We began work on the project in May. ☊ begin ☊
I began (= started reading) this novel last month and I still haven't finished it. ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
Where does Europe end and Asia begin? ☊ begin ☊
The school began in 1920, with only ten pupils. ☊ begin ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
We're going to Japan at the beginning of July. ☊ beginning ☊
I've read the whole book from beginning to end and still can't understand it. ☊ beginning ☊
Mr Knight cannot be here, so his wife will accept the prize on his behalf. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
They campaigned on behalf of asylum seekers. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
studying human and animal behaviour ☊ behaviour ☊
belief in God/democracy ☊ belief ☊
A society should be judged on its beliefs and values. ☊ belief ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
She believes that killing animals for food or fur is completely immoral. ☊ believe ☊
'Does he still work there?' 'I believe so/not.' ☊ believe ☊
The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ believe in sb/sth ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
believe doing sth: I don't believe in hitting children. ☊ believe in sth ☊
A peal of church bells rang out in the distance. ☊ bell ☊
His voice came down the line as clear as a bell. ☊ bell ☊
The bell went for the end of the lesson. ☊ bell ☊
A person like that does not belong in teaching. ☊ belong ☊
Lions and tigers belong to the cat family. ☊ belong to sth ☊
Skirts will be worn below (= long enough to cover) the knee. ☊ below ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
I could still see the airport buildings far below. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
a belt buckle ☊ belt ☊
He bent and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
The doctor told me to avoid bending and stretching. ☊ bend ☊
Slowly bend from the waist and bring your head down to your knees. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth (+ adv./prep.): He bent his head and kissed her. ☊ bend ☊
Lie flat and let your knees bend. ☊ bend ☊
He bent the wire into the shape of a square. ☊ bend ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
I have typed out some lecture notes for the benefit of those people who were absent last week. ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
I'm not in the best position to advise you. ☊ best ☊
He works best in the mornings. ☊ best ☊
The town looks its best (= is most attractive) in the spring. ☊ best ☊
bet on/against sth: I wouldn't bet on them winning the next election. ☊ bet ☊
bet on sth: We've got a bet on who's going to arrive first. ☊ bet ☊
He had a bet on the horses. ☊ bet ☊
They all put a bet on the race. ☊ bet ☊
I hear you're taking bets on whether she'll marry him. ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
It would be better for him to talk to his parents about his problems. ☊ better ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ between ☊
I sat down between Jo and Diana. ☊ between ☊
Switzerland lies between France, Germany, Austria and Italy. ☊ between ☊
The paper had fallen down between the desk and the wall. ☊ between ☊
My job is somewhere between a secretary and a personal assistant. ☊ between ☊
It's cheaper between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. ☊ between ☊
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. ☊ between ☊
the border between Sweden and Norway ☊ between ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
a link between unemployment and crime ☊ between ☊
This is just between you and me / between ourselves (= it is a secret). ☊ between ☊
China and India between them account for a third of the world's population. ☊ between ☊
Snowdon and the mountains beyond were covered in snow. ☊ beyond ☊
the year 2010 and beyond ☊ beyond ☊
He got on his bicycle and rode off. ☊ bicycle ☊
We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday. ☊ bicycle ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
She got on her bike and rode off. ☊ bike ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
They have spent billions on the problem (= billions of dollars, etc.). ☊ billion ☊
the biology of marine animals ☊ biology ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
'Are you tired?' 'Yes, I am a bit.' ☊ bit ☊
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. ☊ bite ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
He has to wear a brace to correct his bite (= the way the upper and lower teeth fit together). ☊ bite ☊
a long and bitter dispute ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
Go and wash your hands; they're absolutely black! ☊ black ☊
black culture ☊ black ☊
a film made in black and white ☊ black and white ☊
'I just slammed the phone down when he said that.' 'I don't blame you!' ☊ I don't blame you/her, etc. (for doing sth) ☊
Sign your name in the blank space below. ☊ blank ☊
Write on one side of the paper and leave the other side blank. ☊ blank ☊
Please fill in the blanks. ☊ blank ☊
blind and partially sighted people ☊ blind ☊
an office block ☊ block ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
a small, blond boy ☊ blonde ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adv./prep.: He drew on his cigarette and blew out a stream of smoke. ☊ blow ☊
She received a severe blow on the head. ☊ blow ☊
He was knocked out by a single blow to the head. ☊ blow ☊
He landed a blow on Hill's nose. ☊ blow ☊
The room was decorated in vibrant blues and yellows. ☊ blue ☊
a regulatory/an advisory/a review body ☊ body ☊
a meeting of representatives of the student body and teaching staff ☊ body ☊
She had injuries to her head and body. ☊ body ☊
The water was bubbling and boiling away. ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: I'll boil the kettle and make some tea. ☊ boil ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
a book about/on wildlife ☊ book ☊
book sb + adv./prep.: I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight. ☊ book ☊
a national park on the border between Kenya and Tanzania ☊ border ☊
Nevada's northern border ☊ border ☊
It is difficult to define the border between love and friendship. ☊ border ☊
I like being my own boss (= working for myself and making my own decisions). ☊ boss ☊
Both his mother and his father will be there. ☊ both ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
'I'm sorry he was so rude to you.' 'It doesn't bother me.' ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
a wine/beer/milk bottle ☊ bottle ☊
You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. ☊ bottom ☊
He dived in and hit his head on the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
The wind blew through gaps at the top and bottom of the door. ☊ bottom ☊
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. ☊ bottom ☊
Their house is at the bottom end of Bury Road (= the end furthest from where you enter the road). ☊ bottom ☊
Put a cross in the appropriate box. ☊ box ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
They have two boys and a girl. ☊ boy ☊
Our New York branch is dealing with the matter. ☊ branch ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
break in/into sth: She dropped the plate and it broke into pieces. ☊ break ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
break sth in/into sth: He broke the chocolate in two. ☊ break ☊
She broke off a piece of chocolate and gave it to me. ☊ break sth off ☊
We had our car broken into last week. ☊ break into sth ☊
He broke down and wept when he heard the news. ☊ break down ☊
Burglars had broken in while we were away. ☊ break in ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
Fire broke out during the night. ☊ break out ☊
Do you want bacon and eggs for breakfast? ☊ breakfast ☊
She put the baby to her breast. ☊ breast ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Take a deep breath and then breathe out when I tell you. ☊ breathe out ☊
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep. ☊ breathing ☊
Many animals breed only at certain times of the year. ☊ breed ☊
Labradors and other large breeds of dog ☊ breed ☊
The book serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science. ☊ bridge ☊
Cultural exchanges are a way of building bridges between countries. ☊ bridge ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
a bright yellow dress ☊ bright ☊
His eyes were bright and excited. ☊ bright ☊
Why are you so bright and cheerful today? ☊ bright ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
bring sb/sth to sth: She brought her boyfriend to the party. ☊ bring ☊
Please bring back all library books by the end of the week. ☊ bring sb/sth back ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
broad shoulders ☊ broad ☊
He is tall, broad and muscular. ☊ broad ☊
They began broadcasting in 1922. ☊ broadcast ☊
a dustpan and brush ☊ brush ☊
blowing bubbles into water through a straw ☊ bubble ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
building materials/costs/regulations ☊ building ☊
By nightfall the whole city was burning. ☊ burn ☊
The house burned down in 1895. ☊ burn down, burn sth down ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
He burst into the room without knocking. ☊ burst ☊
The aircraft crashed and burst into flames (= suddenly began to burn). ☊ burst into sth ☊
He buried his face in his hands and wept. ☊ bury ☊
Their ambitions were finally dead and buried. ☊ bury ☊
I'm afraid the doctor is busy at the moment. Can he call you back? ☊ busy ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
a row of gilt buttons ☊ button ☊
Adam pressed a button and waited for the lift. ☊ button ☊
Choose 'printer' from the menu and click with the right mouse button. ☊ button ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
By this time next week we'll be in New York. ☊ by ☊
We rented the car by the day. ☊ by ☊
It was getting worse by the minute (= very fast). ☊ by ☊
He hurried by without speaking to me. ☊ by ☊
Bye! See you next week. ☊ bye ☊
She waved bye-bye and got into the car. ☊ bye ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
I'll call round and see you on my way home. ☊ call ☊
call on sb: Let's call on John. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
Call yourself a friend? So why won't you help me, then? ☊ call ☊
What do they call that new fabric? ☊ call ☊
What's it called again? Yeah, that's right. A modem. ☊ called ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
a calm, cloudless day ☊ calm ☊
He spent two weeks at camp this summer. ☊ camp ☊
a campaign against ageism in the workplace ☊ campaign ☊
Can you call back tomorrow? ☊ can ☊
The stadium can be emptied in four minutes. ☊ can ☊
It can be quite cold here in winter. ☊ can ☊
The wedding was cancelled at the last minute. ☊ cancel ☊
The party intends to field a candidate in the next general election. ☊ candidate ☊
Troops are stationed in and around the capital. ☊ capital ☊
Captain Jones and his co-pilot ☊ captain ☊
The city was captured in 1941. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
Paula got into the car and drove off. ☊ car ☊
Several cars went off the rails. ☊ car ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
How much do men share housework and the care of the children? ☊ care ☊
Fragile—handle with care (= written on a container holding sth which is easily broken or damaged) ☊ care ☊
Celia takes care of the marketing side of things. ☊ take care of sb/sth/yourself ☊
care about sth: She cares deeply about environmental issues. ☊ care ☊
She has been concentrating on her career. ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
He was carrying a suitcase. ☊ carry ☊
She carried her baby in her arms. ☊ carry ☊
a packing case (= a large wooden box for packing things in) ☊ case ☊
The case will be heard next week. ☊ case ☊
In some cases people have had to wait several weeks for an appointment. ☊ case ☊
I cannot make an exception in your case (= for you and not for others). ☊ case ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
'I've made up my mind.' 'In that case, there's no point discussing it.' ☊ in that case ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
You wouldn't catch me working (= I would never work) on a Sunday! ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
You've caught me at a bad time (= at a time when I am busy). ☊ catch ☊
The dog caught the stick in its mouth. ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
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 ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ 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 ☊
His albums are available on CD and online. ☊ CD ☊
cease doing sth: The company ceased trading in June. ☊ cease ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
The central issue is that of widespread racism. ☊ central ☊
She has been a central figure in the campaign. ☊ central ☊
Prevention also plays a central role in traditional medicine. ☊ central ☊
The organization has a central office in York. ☊ central ☊
There will be rain later in central and eastern parts of the country. ☊ central ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
eighteenth-century writers ☊ century ☊
By the close of this century another two billion people will have been born. ☊ century ☊
To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it). ☊ certain ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck. ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth: The doors were always locked and chained. ☊ chain ☊
chain sb/sth up: The dog was chained up for the night. ☊ chain ☊
I've been chained to my desk all week (= because there was so much work). ☊ chain ☊
a table and chairs ☊ chair ☊
The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
chance of doing sth: Is there any chance of getting tickets for tonight? ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
I went into the bedroom to change. ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
change (from A) to/into B: The lights changed from red to green. ☊ change ☊
change sb/sth (from A) to/into B: With a wave of her magic wand, she changed the frog into a handsome prince. ☊ change ☊
Leaves change colour in autumn. ☊ change ☊
The newsletter is a useful channel of communication between teacher and students. ☊ channel ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
to have a strong/weak character ☊ character ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
Generosity is part of the American character. ☊ character ☊
the delicate character of the light in the evening ☊ character ☊
buildings that are very simple in character ☊ character ☊
Everyone admires her strength of character and determination. ☊ character ☊
He showed great character returning to the sport after his accident. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
a face with a lot of character ☊ character ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They decided to drop the charges against the newspaper and settle out of court. ☊ charge ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
We lost him in the narrow streets and had to give up the chase (= stop chasing him). ☊ chase ☊
chat away (to/with sb): Within minutes of being introduced they were chatting away like old friends. ☊ chat ☊
a cheap and nasty bottle of wine ☊ cheap ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
He cheated his way into the job. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
'Is Mary in the office?' 'Just a moment. I'll go and check.' ☊ check ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
She gave me the minutes of the meeting to read and check. ☊ check ☊
Check the oil and water before setting off. ☊ check ☊
Check your work before handing it in. ☊ check ☊
We checked in our luggage and went through to the departure lounge. ☊ check sth in ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
Guests should check out of their rooms by noon. ☊ check out (of...) ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. ☊ cheerful ☊
walls painted in cheerful (= light and bright) colours ☊ cheerful ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
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 bullet hit him in the chest. ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
men, women and children ☊ child ☊
women forced to make a choice between family and career ☊ choice ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
After a delicious meal with free wine, the choice is yours: a quiet drink in the bar, the late night disco or a stroll along the beach beneath a starry sky. ☊ choice ☊
Hawaii remains a popular choice for winter vacation travel. ☊ choice ☊
choose between A and/or B: She had to choose between staying in the UK or going home. ☊ choose ☊
The procession moved into the church. ☊ church ☊
the conflict between Church and State ☊ church ☊
to go into the Church (= to become a Christian minister) ☊ church ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
The audience cheered and clapped. ☊ clap ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
Are you still doing your French evening class? ☊ class ☊
classic cars (= cars which are no longer made, but which are still popular) ☊ classic ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
Cats are very clean animals. ☊ clean ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
Go and clean yourself up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. ☊ clear ☊
The voice on the phone was clear and strong. ☊ clear ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
clear what, how, whether, etc...: I'm still not clear what the job involves. ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
The mist will clear by mid-morning. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
It was several hours before the road was cleared after the accident. ☊ clear ☊
I hope it clears up this afternoon. ☊ clear up ☊
an office clerk ☊ clerk ☊
The bolt clicked into place. ☊ click ☊
click sth: He clicked his fingers at the waiter. ☊ click ☊
Polly clicked her tongue in annoyance. ☊ click ☊
The corporal clicked his heels. ☊ click ☊
click sth: Click the OK button to start. ☊ click ☊
click (on sth): I clicked on the link to the next page of the website. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
Click here to add your opinion to the survey. ☊ click ☊
the current climate of opinion (= what people generally are thinking about a particular issue) ☊ climate ☊
The offer closes at the end of the week. ☊ close ☊
We close for lunch between twelve and two. ☊ close ☊
The hospital closed at the end of last year. ☊ close ☊
The doors open and close automatically. ☊ close ☊
She and her father are very close. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
The groom and his close family took their places. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
He walked into the room, closely followed by the rest of the family. ☊ closely ☊
The museum is closed on Mondays. ☊ closed ☊
She had closeted herself away in her room. ☊ closet ☊
woollen/cotton cloth ☊ cloth ☊
bandages made from strips of cloth ☊ cloth ☊
the cloth industry/trade ☊ cloth ☊
a cloth bag ☊ cloth ☊
Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. ☊ cloth ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
It was scorching and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. ☊ cloud ☊
a coach station (= where coaches start and end their journey) ☊ coach ☊
I put more coal on the fire. ☊ coal ☊
She took her feet off the pedals and coasted downhill. ☊ coast ☊
animals in their winter coats (= grown long for extra warmth) ☊ coat ☊
to break/crack a code (= to understand and read the message) ☊ code ☊
Tap your code number into the machine. ☊ code ☊
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees ☊ coffee ☊
Her manner was cold and distant. ☊ cold ☊
He was staring at her with cold eyes. ☊ cold ☊
Hot and cold food is available in the cafeteria. ☊ cold ☊
cold hands and feet ☊ cold ☊
hot and cold water in every room ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
He collapsed in the street and died two hours later. ☊ collapse ☊
the collapse of law and order in the area ☊ collapse ☊
a colleague of mine from the office ☊ colleague ☊
We were friends and colleagues for more than 20 years. ☊ colleague ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
Your suit will be ready for collection on Tuesday. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
He's hoping to go to college next year. ☊ college ☊
Foods which go through a factory process lose much of their colour, flavour and texture. ☊ colour ☊
The children love to draw and colour. ☊ colour ☊
colour sth + adj.: He drew a monster and coloured it green. ☊ colour ☊
a column of text ☊ column ☊
Put a mark in the appropriate column. ☊ column ☊
His treatment was a combination of surgery, radiation and drugs. ☊ combination ☊
Technology and good management. That's a winning combination (= one that will certainly be successful). ☊ combination ☊
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and B (together): Combine the eggs and the flour. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
combine A and/with B: The hotel combines comfort with convenience. ☊ combine ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
a kitchen and dining-room combined ☊ combine ☊
She has successfully combined a career and bringing up a family. ☊ combine ☊
At last winter came to an end. ☊ come ☊
The trees are coming into leaf. ☊ come ☊
come in sth: This dress comes in black and red. ☊ come ☊
The agreement came after several hours of negotiations. ☊ come ☊
(+ adv./prep.): He came into the room and shut the door. ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
Spring came late this year. ☊ come ☊
These ink stains won't come out of my dress. ☊ come out (of sth) ☊
The rain stopped and the sun came out. ☊ come out ☊
Set the oven to come on at six. ☊ come on ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
I tried to offer a few words of comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
material comforts (= money and possessions) ☊ comfort ☊
Let me slip into something more comfortable (= change into more comfortable clothing). ☊ comfortable ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
a commercial vehicle (= one that is used for carrying goods or passengers who pay) ☊ commercial ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
Tim and I have nothing in common./I have nothing in common with Tim. ☊ have sth in common (with sb) ☊
The two cultures have a lot in common. ☊ have sth in common (with sth) ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
She joined the company in 2009. ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
My own problems seem insignificant compared with other people's. ☊ compare ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
comparison between A and B: comparisons between Britain and the rest of Europe ☊ comparison ☊
His problems seemed trivial by comparison. ☊ by comparison ☊
Work on the office building will be complete at the end of the year. ☊ complete ☊
completely and utterly broke ☊ completely ☊
a complex argument/problem/subject ☊ complex ☊
To complicate matters further, there will be no transport available till 8 o'clock. ☊ complicate ☊
The issue is complicated by the fact that a vital document is missing. ☊ complicate ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
In this lecture I shall concentrate on the early years of Charles's reign. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
She gave up German in order to concentrate on her French. ☊ concentrate on sth ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
To whom it may concern ... (= used for example, at the beginning of a public notice or of a job reference about sb's character and ability) ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
concerned about/for sth: The President is deeply concerned about this issue. ☊ concerned ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
+ speech: 'So it should be safe to continue,' he concluded. ☊ conclude ☊
Let me make just a few concluding remarks. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude sth (with sth): The commission concluded its investigation last month. ☊ conclude ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
They agreed under the condition that the matter be dealt with promptly. ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
She has every confidence in her students' abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
I will confine myself to looking at the period from 1900 to 1916. ☊ confine ☊
It is cruel to keep animals in confined spaces. ☊ confined ☊
it is confirmed that...: It has been confirmed that the meeting will take place next week. ☊ confirm ☊
a conflict between two cultures ☊ conflict ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
the economic problems confronting the country ☊ confront ☊
He confronted her with a choice between her career or their relationship. ☊ confront ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
He was depressed and in a confused state of mind. ☊ confused ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
Click 'Continue' to connect to the Internet. ☊ connect ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
The two issues are closely connected. ☊ connected ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
conscious of sth: She's very conscious of the problems involved. ☊ conscious ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
consider (that)...: She considers that it is too early to form a definite conclusion. ☊ consider ☊
The Home Secretary will release prisoners only if he considers it is safe to do so. ☊ consider ☊
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money. ☊ considerable ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
After a few moments' consideration, he began to speak. ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
Their kindness and consideration will not be forgotten. ☊ consideration ☊
The candidates' experience and qualifications will be taken into consideration when the decision is made. ☊ take sth into consideration ☊
This entrance is in constant use. ☊ constant ☊
travelling at a constant speed of 50 m.p.h. ☊ constant ☊
Ross was his most constant and loyal friend. ☊ constant ☊
Our new offices are still under construction (= being built). ☊ construction ☊
consult sb about sth: Have you consulted your lawyer about this? ☊ consult ☊
a consulting engineer (= one who has expert knowledge and gives advice) ☊ consult ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
a consumer society (= one where buying and selling is considered to be very important) ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
a fear of physical contact ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
Have you kept in contact with any of your friends from college (= do you still see them or speak or write to them)? ☊ contact ☊
She's lost contact with (= no longer sees or writes to) her son. ☊ contact ☊
two people avoiding eye contact (= avoiding looking directly at each other) ☊ contact ☊
He was contemporary with the dramatist Congreve. ☊ contemporary ☊
She hadn't read the letter and so was unaware of its contents. ☊ content ☊
The content of the course depends on what the students would like to study. ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
The rain will continue into the evening. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: The rain continued to fall all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
Recovery after the accident will be a continuous process that may take several months. ☊ continuous ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
I was on a three-year contract that expired last week. ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
contract sth: The exercise consists of stretching and contracting the leg muscles. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned by contrast. ☊ contrast ☊
The poem contrasts youth and age. ☊ contrast ☊
Compare and contrast the two novels. ☊ contrast ☊
Her actions and her promises contrasted sharply. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute sth (to/towards sth): We contributed £5 000 to the earthquake fund. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to/towards sth): Would you like to contribute to our collection? ☊ contribute ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
contribute (to sth): He contributes regularly to the magazine 'New Scientist'. ☊ contribute ☊
the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect ☊ contribution ☊
contribution (toward(s) sth/doing sth): These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
a car with dual control(s) (= one set of controls for the driver and one for the instructor ). ☊ control ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
He got so angry he lost control (= shouted and said or did things he would not normally do). ☊ control ☊
He's reached retiring age, but he's still firmly in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control yourself: I was so furious I couldn't control myself and I hit him. ☊ control ☊
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. ☊ control ☊
You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. ☊ convenient ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
I'll call back at a more convenient time. ☊ convenient ☊
the Geneva convention ☊ convention ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
Add the onion and cook for three minutes. ☊ cook ☊
Her voice was cool and dismissive. ☊ cool ☊
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). ☊ cool ☊
Let's sit in the shade and keep cool. ☊ cool ☊
Melt the chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. ☊ cool ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
Everything in the computer's memory can be copied onto DVDs. ☊ copy ☊
copy sth (from sth) (into/onto sth): She copied the phone number into her address book. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Turn right at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards. ☊ corner ☊
The wind hit him as he turned the corner. ☊ corner ☊
I hit my knee on the corner of the table. ☊ corner ☊
Am I correct in saying that you know a lot about wine? ☊ correct ☊
Have you spelled it correctly? ☊ correctly ☊
Read through your work and correct any mistakes that you find. ☊ correct ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
running/operating/labour costs ☊ cost ☊
Opinion was divided on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme. ☊ cost ☊
the terrible cost of the war in death and suffering ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team. ☊ cost ☊
cotton fields/plants ☊ cotton ☊
a cotton shirt/skirt ☊ cotton ☊
printed cotton cloth ☊ cotton ☊
Could we stop by next week? ☊ could ☊
Could you babysit for us on Friday? ☊ could ☊
She's on the local council. ☊ council ☊
Count the 'yes' votes and the 'no' votes separately. ☊ count ☊
'I'm sure he'll help.' 'Don't count on it.' ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth to do sth: I'm counting on you to help me. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count doing sth: Few people can count on having a job for life. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
count sb/sth doing sth: We can't count on this warm weather lasting. ☊ count on sb/sth ☊
The surrounding countryside is windswept and rocky. ☊ countryside ☊
I saw a couple of men get out. ☊ couple ☊
a couple of minutes ☊ couple ☊
We went there a couple of years ago. ☊ couple ☊
I've seen her a couple of times before. ☊ couple ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
There are a couple more files to read first. ☊ couple ☊
We can do it in the next couple of weeks. ☊ couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
to take/do a course in art and design ☊ course ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
He won the court case and was awarded damages. ☊ court ☊
She can't pay her tax and is facing court action. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
a covered area of the stadium with seats ☊ covered ☊
Her lips were dry and cracked. ☊ crack ☊
crack sth + adv./prep.: She cracked an egg into the pan. ☊ crack ☊
He suffered cracked ribs and bruising. ☊ cracked ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
Craft, Design and Technology (= a subject in some British schools) ☊ craft ☊
the writer's craft ☊ craft ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
She heard the crash of shattering glass as the vehicles collided. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
crash into sth: A truck went out of control and crashed into the back of a bus. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth (into sth): He crashed his car into a wall. ☊ crash ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
strawberries and cream ☊ cream ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
The dormouse is a shy, nocturnal creature. ☊ creature ☊
respect for all living creatures ☊ creature ☊
strange creatures from outer space ☊ creature ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
Society does not know how to deal with hardened criminals (= people who regularly commit crimes and are not sorry for what they do). ☊ criminal ☊
The business is still in crisis but it has survived the worst of the recession. ☊ crisis ☊
Bake until the pastry is golden and crisp. ☊ crisp ☊
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition. ☊ critical ☊
literary criticism ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
She wore a small gold cross on a chain around her neck. ☊ cross ☊
Put a tick if the answer is correct and a cross if it's wrong. ☊ cross ☊
Sign your name on the form where I've put a cross. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over): I waved and she crossed over (= crossed the road towards me). ☊ cross ☊
cross over sth: He crossed over the road and joined me. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
In the spring the place is crowded with skiers. ☊ crowded ☊
a crucial factor/issue/decision ☊ crucial ☊
Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school. ☊ crucial ☊
I can't stand people who are cruel to animals. ☊ cruel ☊
Her eyes were cruel and hard. ☊ cruel ☊
Over twenty prisoners were crushed into a small dark cell. ☊ crush ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry for sth: She ran to the window and cried for help. ☊ cry ☊
cultural differences between the two communities ☊ cultural ☊
economic, social and cultural factors ☊ cultural ☊
a cultural event ☊ cultural ☊
Europe's cultural heritage ☊ cultural ☊
The orchestra is very important for the cultural life of the city. ☊ cultural ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
A culture of failure exists in some schools. ☊ culture ☊
company culture ☊ culture ☊
We are living in a consumer culture. ☊ culture ☊
Venice is a beautiful city full of culture and history. ☊ culture ☊
popular culture (= that is enjoyed by a lot of people) ☊ culture ☊
the Minister for Culture ☊ culture ☊
European/Islamic/African/American, etc. culture ☊ culture ☊
working-class culture ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
the effect of technology on traditional cultures ☊ culture ☊
a cup and saucer ☊ cup ☊
two cups of flour and half a cup of butter ☊ cup ☊
She's won several cups for skating. ☊ cup ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cat curled into a ball and went to sleep. ☊ curl ☊
She curled up and closed her eyes. ☊ curl up, be curled up ☊
The paper started to shrivel and curl up in the heat. ☊ curl up, curl sth up ☊
The baby had dark eyes and dark curls. ☊ curl ☊
Currently, over 500 students are enrolled on the course. ☊ currently ☊
This matter is currently being discussed. ☊ currently ☊
It was ten in the morning but the curtains were still drawn (= closed). ☊ curtain ☊
a pattern of straight lines and curves ☊ curve ☊
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. ☊ curve ☊
the unemployment-income curve (= a line on a graph showing the relationship between the number of unemployed people and national income) ☊ curve ☊
to go through customs and passport control ☊ customs ☊
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
a cut and blow-dry ☊ cut ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
We went for a cycle ride on Sunday. ☊ cycle ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
Let's take a look at the damage. ☊ damage ☊
I insist on paying for the damage. ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
an evening of drama, music and dance ☊ dance ☊
The band finished with a few slow dances. ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth and Richard danced together all evening. ☊ dance ☊
There was music and dancing till two in the morning. ☊ dancing ☊
animals in danger of extinction ☊ danger ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
Darker colours are more practical and don't show stains. ☊ dark ☊
It was dark outside and I couldn't see much. ☊ dark ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
animals that can see in the dark ☊ dark ☊
I've got a date with Lucy tomorrow night. ☊ date ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
a building of late Roman date ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
The skeleton has been dated at about 2 000 BC. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ daughter ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
One day, he walked out of the house with a small bag and never came back. ☊ one day ☊
Unfortunately racism is not yet dead. ☊ dead ☊
Though the idea may be dead, it is far from being buried (= people still talk about it, even though there is nothing new to say). ☊ dead ☊
My mother's dead; she died in 1987. ☊ dead ☊
a dead person/animal ☊ dead ☊
He dropped dead (= died suddenly) last week. ☊ dead ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints ☊ deal with sth ☊
Listen. This is the deal (= this is what we have agreed and are going to do). ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
He died a slow and painful death. ☊ death ☊
Do you believe in life after death? ☊ death ☊
There had been much debate on the issue of childcare. ☊ debate ☊
Whether he deserves what has happened to him is open to debate/a matter for debate (= cannot be certain or decided yet). ☊ debate ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
The landlord had let the building fall into decay. ☊ decay ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
decide between A and B: It was difficult to decide between the two candidates. ☊ decide ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
The town fell into (a) decline (= started to be less busy, important, etc.) after the mine closed. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
He has his own painting and decorating business. ☊ decorate ☊
The mirror is functional yet decorative. ☊ decorative ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
Donations have decreased significantly over the past few years. ☊ decrease ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
He pondered, as if over some deep philosophical point. ☊ deep ☊
a place of great power and of deep significance ☊ deep ☊
The water is only a few inches deep. ☊ deep ☊
Deep down I still loved him. ☊ deep down ☊
Dignity and pride run deep in this community. ☊ go/run deep ☊
Opinion is deeply divided on this issue. ☊ deeply ☊
to drill deeply into the wood ☊ deeply ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
When her brother was criticized she leapt to his defence. ☊ defence ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
The difficulty of a problem was defined in terms of how long it took to complete. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
'Was it what you expected?' 'Yes, definitely.' ☊ definitely ☊
My brother has a master's degree from Harvard. ☊ degree ☊
Increased congestion and traffic delays are expected. ☊ delay ☊
a cool wash cycle for delicate fabrics ☊ delicate ☊
a delicate problem ☊ delicate ☊
a delivery van ☊ delivery ☊
Is there a postal/mail delivery on Saturdays? ☊ delivery ☊
This sport demands both speed and strength. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
His sudden departure threw the office into chaos. ☊ departure ☊
arrivals and departures ☊ departure ☊
the departure lounge/time/gate ☊ departure ☊
He was the sort of person you could depend on. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
Depend upon it (= you can be sure) we won't give up. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth doing sth: Can we depend on you coming in on Sunday? ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
You can depend on his coming in on Sunday. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: You can depend on her to be (= she always is) late. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
I don't want to depend too much on my parents. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Does the quality of teaching depend on class size? ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
It would depend on the circumstances. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
depend how, what, etc...: Whether we need more food depends on how many people turn up. ☊ depend on/upon sth ☊
Starting salary varies from £26 000 to £30 500, depending on experience. ☊ depending on ☊
He either resigned or was sacked, depending on who you talk to. ☊ depending on ☊
I might not go. It depends how tired I am. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
'Your job sounds fun.' 'It depends what you mean by 'fun'.' ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
We've put down a 5% deposit on the house. ☊ deposit ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
He gazed into the depths of her eyes. ☊ depth ☊
Her paintings reveal hidden depths (= unknown and interesting things about her character). ☊ depth ☊
a writer of great wisdom and depth ☊ depth ☊
The oil well extended several hundreds of feet in depth. ☊ depth ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
the novelist's powers of description ☊ description ☊
a cultural desert (= a place without any culture) ☊ desert ☊
deserted streets ☊ deserted ☊
The office was completely deserted. ☊ deserted ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
a course in art and design ☊ design ☊
the design and development of new products ☊ design ☊
new and original designs ☊ design ☊
design sth: to design a car/a dress/an office ☊ design ☊
He designed and built his own house. ☊ design ☊
I have no desire (= I do not want) to discuss the matter further. ☊ desire ☊
desire sth: We all desire health and happiness. ☊ desire ☊
She clung to the edge in a desperate attempt to save herself. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
Despite applying for hundreds of jobs, he is still out of work. ☊ despite ☊
She was good at physics despite the fact that she found it boring. ☊ despite ☊
Failure was slowly destroying him (= making him less and less confident and happy). ☊ destroy ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
This issue will be discussed in more detail in the next chapter. ☊ detail ☊
He had an eye for detail (= noticed and remembered small details). ☊ detail ☊
The fine detail of the plan has yet to be worked out. ☊ detail ☊
Please supply the following details: name, age and sex. ☊ detail ☊
Further details and booking forms are available on request. ☊ detail ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
The car developed engine trouble and we had to stop. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
the development of vaccines against tropical diseases ☊ development ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
Her husband died suddenly last week. ☊ die ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
He was studying the complex similarities and differences between humans and animals. ☊ difference ☊
There's a world of difference between liking someone and loving them. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
'Shall we go on Friday or Saturday?' 'It makes no difference (to me).' ☊ make a, no, some, etc. difference (to/in sb/sth) ☊
Now he spoke in a different and kinder voice. ☊ different ☊
Boys and girls may behave differently. ☊ differently ☊
a difficult problem/task/exam ☊ difficult ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
It was a time fraught with difficulties and frustration. ☊ difficulty ☊
He spoke slowly and with great difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
questions of increasing difficulty ☊ difficulty ☊
dig (for sth): to dig for coal/gold/Roman remains ☊ dig ☊
They dug deeper and deeper but still found nothing. ☊ dig ☊
school dinners (= meals provided at school in the middle of the day) ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth at sth/sb: The machine directs a powerful beam at the affected part of the body. ☊ direct ☊
Was that remark directed at me? ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
Let's stop and ask for directions. ☊ direction ☊
She looked directly at us. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
They remain directly opposed to these new plans. ☊ directly ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
He picked up a handful of dirt and threw it at them. ☊ dirt ☊
Many children in the class suffered severe social and economic disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
The problem won't just disappear. ☊ disappear ☊
Strict discipline is imposed on army recruits. ☊ discipline ☊
discover why, how, etc...: We never did discover why she gave up her job. ☊ discover ☊
discovery (of sth): the discovery of antibiotics in the 20th century ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
discuss sth: I'm not prepared to discuss this on the phone. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
discussion (with sb) (about/on sb/sth): We had a discussion with them about the differences between Britain and the US. ☊ discussion ☊
the problem of controlling pests and disease with organic gardening methods ☊ disease ☊
disgusted (to see, hear, etc...): He was disgusted to see such awful living conditions. ☊ disgusted ☊
I don't like him, and it would be dishonest of me to pretend otherwise. ☊ dishonest ☊
She took an instant dislike to the house and the neighbourhood. ☊ dislike ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
Alice stood staring into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
Five miles of sand stretched away into the distance. ☊ in/into the distance ☊
distinguish between A and B: At what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong? ☊ distinguish ☊
English law clearly distinguishes between murder and manslaughter. ☊ distinguish ☊
distinguish A and B: Sometimes reality and fantasy are hard to distinguish. ☊ distinguish ☊
The power of speech distinguishes human beings from animals. ☊ distinguish ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
marketing, sales and distribution ☊ distribution ☊
Do not disturb (= a sign placed on the outside of the door of a hotel room, office, etc.) ☊ disturb ☊
disturb sb: The letter shocked and disturbed me. ☊ disturb ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
division (between A and B): divisions between rich and poor ☊ division ☊
division of sth: a fair division of time and resources ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
The marriage ended in divorce in 1996. ☊ divorce ☊
Many divorced men remarry and have second families. ☊ divorced ☊
Who's doing (= organizing and preparing) the food for the wedding reception? ☊ do ☊
Both mother and baby are doing well (= after the birth of the baby). ☊ do ☊
What are you doing this evening? ☊ do ☊
Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? ☊ do ☊
do doing sth: I could have done without being (= I wish I had not been) woken up at three in the morning. ☊ do without (sb/sth) ☊
a dog and her puppies ☊ dog ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
Output consists of both exports and sales on the domestic market. ☊ domestic ☊
domestic chores ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
the front/back door (= at the entrance at the front/back of a building) ☊ door ☊
She's just arrived—she's just come in the door. ☊ door ☊
There are dots above the letters i and j. ☊ dot ☊
Text and graphics are printed at 300 dots per inch. ☊ dot ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
'Otter' is spelt with a double t. ☊ double ☊
The research showed beyond doubt that smoking contributes to heart disease. ☊ beyond (any) doubt ☊
Mary's not down yet (= she is still upstairs). ☊ down ☊
He had to go and lie down for a while. ☊ down ☊
The class settled down and she began the lesson. ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
The business was on a downward path, finally closing in 2008. ☊ downward ☊
Nine per cent of commuters used public transport in 2008 and the trend is downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
several dozen/a few dozen people ☊ dozen ☊
The legislation is still in draft form. ☊ draft ☊
I studied English and Drama at college. ☊ drama ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
Prices have increased dramatically in the last few years. ☊ dramatically ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
I thought someone came into the bedroom, but it was just a dream. ☊ dream ☊
Her lifelong dream was to be a famous writer. ☊ dream ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
a long white dress ☊ dress ☊
a wedding dress ☊ dress ☊
Get up and get dressed! ☊ dress ☊
The children spend hours dressing and undressing their dolls. ☊ dress ☊
Hurry up and get dressed. ☊ dressed ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
He's got a drink problem. ☊ drink ☊
He has a drinking problem. ☊ drink ☊
Don't drink and drive (= drive a car after drinking alcohol). ☊ drink ☊
Someone drove the car away in the night. ☊ drive away, drive sb/sth away ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
a day of strong winds and driving rain ☊ driving ☊
The climber slipped and dropped to his death. ☊ drop ☊
He dropped his trousers (= undid them and let them fall). ☊ drop ☊
She started a degree but dropped out after only a year. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
Mix a few drops of milk into the cake mixture. ☊ drop ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
drug and alcohol abuse ☊ drug ☊
The doctor put me on a course of pain-killing drugs. ☊ drug ☊
There was a great crash and then a long roll of drums. ☊ drum ☊
His only way of dealing with his problems was to go out and get drunk. ☊ drunk ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
I hope it stays dry for our picnic. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
We went swimming and then lay in the sun to dry off. ☊ dry off, dry sb/sth off ☊
Hot sun and cold winds can soon dry out your skin. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
I'll wash and you can dry up. ☊ dry up, dry sth up ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
My essay's due next Friday (= it has to be given to the teacher by then). ☊ due ☊
due to do sth: Rose is due to start school in January. ☊ due ☊
due for sth: The band's first album is due for release later this month. ☊ due ☊
Most of the problems were due to human error. ☊ due ☊
The countryside was flat, dull and uninteresting. ☊ dull ☊
Please remain seated during the performance. ☊ during ☊
He was taken to the hospital during the night. ☊ during ☊
duty on sth: duty on wine and beer ☊ duty ☊
Don and Susie really loved each other (= he loved her and she loved him). ☊ each other ☊
They looked at each other and laughed. ☊ each other ☊
The elephant flapped its ears. ☊ ear ☊
The project is still in the early stages. ☊ early ☊
Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) ☊ early ☊
Let's make an early start tomorrow. ☊ early ☊
She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). ☊ early ☊
early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) ☊ early ☊
We arrived early the next day. ☊ early ☊
He started writing music as early as 1989. ☊ early ☊
I cleaned off the earth clinging to my boots. ☊ earth ☊
This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use. ☊ ease ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
Ireland was one of the fastest-growing economies in Western Europe in the 1990s. ☊ economy ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
He stood on the edge of the cliff. ☊ edge ☊
He was educated at his local comprehensive school and then at Oxford. ☊ educate ☊
an educated and articulate person ☊ educated ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
the Department of Health, Education and Welfare ☊ education ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. ☊ efficient ☊
You should put more effort into your work. ☊ effort ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
popular pets, e.g. cats and dogs ☊ e.g. ☊
bacon and eggs ☊ egg ☊
The offices on either side were empty. ☊ either ☊
Pete can't go and I can't either. ☊ either ☊
'I don't like it.' 'Me either.' (= Neither do I). ☊ either ☊
Well, I think she's either Czech or Slovak. ☊ either ☊
She grazed her elbow in the fall. ☊ elbow ☊
elect sb to sth: She became the first black woman to be elected to the Senate. ☊ elect ☊
election (to sth): a year after her election to the committee ☊ election ☊
She was tall and elegant. ☊ elegant ☊
an elegant dress ☊ elegant ☊
I'm taking a few clothes and some books, not much else. ☊ else ☊
Yes I did give it to her. What else could I do? ☊ else ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Our favourite restaurant was closed, so we had to go elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
embarrassed to do sth: Some women are too embarrassed to consult their doctor about the problem. ☊ embarrassed ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
This EU ruling puts Britain in a very embarrassing position. ☊ embarrassing ☊
She finally emerged from her room at noon. ☊ emerge ☊
emerge as sth: He emerged as a key figure in the campaign ☊ emerge ☊
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). ☊ emotion ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
a child's emotional and intellectual development ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
emphasis (on/upon sth): The emphasis is very much on learning the spoken language. ☊ emphasis ☊
to put/lay/place emphasis on sth ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize that...: She emphasized that their plan would mean sacrifices and hard work. ☊ emphasize ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
Many factories emptied their waste into the river. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth to do sth: Insulin enables the body to use and store sugar. ☊ enable ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
encourage sb to do sth: Music and lighting are used to encourage shoppers to buy more. ☊ encourage ☊
a few words of encouragement ☊ encouragement ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
This latest attack could spell the end of the peace process. ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
That was by no means the end of the matter. ☊ end ☊
Turn right at the end of the road. ☊ end ☊
His office is the room at the other end of the corridor. ☊ end ☊
I joined the end of the queue. ☊ end ☊
at the end of the week ☊ end ☊
Our end-of-season sale starts next week. ☊ end ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
Poverty and ignorance are the enemies of progress. ☊ enemy ☊
It's a waste of time and energy. ☊ energy ☊
The £500 million programme is centred around energy efficiency and renewable power sources. ☊ energy ☊
It is a movie that engages both the mind and the eye. ☊ engage ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
We will have to engage the services of a translator. ☊ engage ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
They were engaged in conversation. ☊ engaged ☊
engaged (on sth): He is now engaged on his second novel. ☊ engaged ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
enjoy doing sth: I enjoy playing tennis and squash. ☊ enjoy ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The problems facing the President are enormous. ☊ enormous ☊
Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
enter sb/sth for sth: How many students have been entered for the exam? ☊ enter ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter politics ☊ enter ☊
to enter Parliament (= become an MP) ☊ enter ☊
to enter the Church (= become a priest) ☊ enter ☊
Enter Hamlet (= for example as stage directions in the text of a play). ☊ enter ☊
enter sth: Someone entered the room behind me. ☊ enter ☊
Where did the bullet enter the body? ☊ enter ☊
A note of defiance entered her voice. ☊ enter ☊
It never entered my head (= I never thought) that she would tell him about me. ☊ enter ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
The aim of the series is both to entertain and inform. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
She was always so funny and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
I have never in my entire life heard such nonsense! ☊ entire ☊
That's an entirely different matter. ☊ entirely ☊
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 ☊
an entrance hall/lobby ☊ entrance ☊
I'll meet you at the main entrance. ☊ entrance ☊
There have been some impressive entries in the wildlife photography section (= impressive photographs). ☊ entry ☊
the entry of women into the workforce ☊ entry ☊
She made her entry to the sound of thunderous applause. ☊ entry ☊
entry (into sth): How did the thieves gain entry into the building? ☊ entry ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
writing paper and envelopes ☊ envelope ☊
environmental issues/problems ☊ environmental ☊
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class. ☊ equal ☊
the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances) ☊ equal ☊
Diet and exercise are equally important. ☊ equally ☊
The findings of the survey apply equally to adults and children. ☊ equally ☊
office equipment ☊ equipment ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
escape from sb/sth: He escaped from prison this morning. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
The pilot escaped death by seconds. ☊ escape ☊
I love Rome, especially in the spring. ☊ especially ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The charity will be taking food and essential supplies to six refugee camps. ☊ essential ☊
The essential difference between Sara and me is in our attitude to money. ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. ☊ essentially ☊
The committee was established in 1912. ☊ establish ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
We got estimates from three firms and accepted the lowest. ☊ estimate ☊
He never even opened the letter (= so he certainly didn't read it). ☊ even ☊
It was cold there even in summer (= so it must have been very cold in winter). ☊ even ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
Come over on Thursday evening. ☊ evening ☊
What do you usually do in the evening? ☊ evening ☊
She's going to her sister's for the evening. ☊ evening ☊
She hopes to get a job on the local newspaper and eventually work for 'The Times'. ☊ eventually ☊
If you're ever in Miami, come and see us. ☊ ever ☊
'Have you ever been to Rome?' 'Yes, I have, actually. Not long ago.' ☊ ever ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
We had to stop every few miles. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
Every now and then he regretted his decision. ☊ every ☊
Everyone cheered and clapped. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
the eternal struggle between good and evil ☊ evil ☊
He started to phone me at the exact moment I started to phone him (= at the same time). ☊ exact ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
The hotel was really filthy and I'm not exaggerating. ☊ exaggerate ☊
Your proposals are still under examination. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
Just to give you an example of his generosity—he gave me his old car and wouldn't take any money for it. ☊ example ☊
I shall take four different examples from contemporary literature to illustrate my point. ☊ example ☊
There is a similar word in many languages, for example in French and Italian. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Nobody had much money at the time and I was no exception. ☊ exception ☊
Children are not usually allowed in, but I'm prepared to make an exception in this case. ☊ make an exception ☊
Nick went on the French exchange. ☊ exchange ☊
trade and cultural exchanges with China ☊ exchange ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I buy you lunch and you fix my computer. Is that a fair exchange? ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth: If it doesn't fit, take it back and the store will exchange it. ☊ exchange ☊
Juliet and David exchanged glances (= they looked at each other). ☊ exchange ☊
exchange sth with sb: I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager. ☊ exchange ☊
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement. ☊ excitement ☊
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen. ☊ exciting ☊
I still find the job exciting. ☊ exciting ☊
The cost of borrowing has been excluded from the inflation figures. ☊ exclude ☊
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for sth): There's no excuse for such 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 ☊
Nothing can excuse such rudeness. ☊ excuse ☊
'Excuse me for a moment,' she said and left the room. ☊ excuse me ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
The new exhibit will tour a dozen US cities next year. ☊ exhibit ☊
The problem only exists in your head, Jane. ☊ exist ☊
Few of these monkeys still exist in the wild. ☊ exist ☊
Pakistan came into existence as an independent country in 1947. ☊ existence ☊
The peasants depend on a good harvest for their very existence (= in order to continue to live). ☊ existence ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
an exit wound (= where a bullet that has entered sb's body comes out again) ☊ exit ☊
expand sth: In breathing the chest muscles expand the rib cage and allow air to be sucked into the lungs. ☊ expand ☊
The new system expanded the role of family doctors. ☊ expand ☊
an expanding economy (= with more businesses starting and growing) ☊ expand ☊
expect to do sth: You can't expect to learn a foreign language in a few months. ☊ expect ☊
I didn't expect him to become a successful writer. ☊ expect ☊
He's still getting over his illness, so don't expect too much from him. ☊ expect ☊
We are expected to work on Saturdays. ☊ expect ☊
'Will you be late?' 'I expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
Ann's expecting a baby in June. ☊ be expecting a baby/child ☊
expectation (of sth): We are confident in our expectation of a full recovery. ☊ expectation ☊
There was an air of expectation and great curiosity. ☊ expectation ☊
That dress was an expensive mistake. ☊ expensive ☊
It is important to try and learn from experience. ☊ experience ☊
In my experience, very few people really understand the problem. ☊ experience ☊
Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us). ☊ experience ☊
Everyone experiences these problems at some time in their lives. ☊ experience ☊
experienced in sth/in doing sth: He's very experienced in looking after animals. ☊ experienced ☊
She's very young and not very experienced. ☊ experienced ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
Facts can be established by observation and experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
an expert on modern literature ☊ expert ☊
to seek expert advice/an expert opinion ☊ expert ☊
It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners. ☊ explain ☊
explain why, how, etc...: Well, that doesn't explain why you didn't phone. ☊ explain ☊
explanation (for sth): I can't think of any possible explanation for his absence. ☊ explanation ☊
There were two loud explosions and then the building burst into flames. ☊ explosion ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
She was exposed as a liar and a fraud. ☊ expose ☊
expose sth to sb: He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. ☊ expose ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
an air express company ☊ express ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
an extensive range of wines ☊ extensive ☊
Extensive research has been done into this disease. ☊ extensive ☊
She was exaggerating the true extent of the problem. ☊ extent ☊
He had changed to such an extent (= so much) that I no longer recognized him. ☊ to... extent ☊
The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent, wildlife. ☊ to... extent ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
The monthly fee is fixed and there are no hidden extras (= unexpected costs). ☊ extra ☊
We are working under extreme pressure at the moment. ☊ extreme ☊
It was the most extreme example of cruelty to animals I had ever seen. ☊ extreme ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
The suspect has dark hair and green eyes. ☊ eye ☊
to make/avoid eye contact with sb (= to look/avoid looking at them at the same time as they look at you) ☊ eye ☊
And remember, I'll have my eye on you so you'd better behave. ☊ have your eye on sb ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
They seem intent on shutting their eyes to the problems of pollution. ☊ shut/close your eyes to sth ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
At that time, her face was on the covers of all the magazines. ☊ face ☊
face sth: the problems faced by one-parent families ☊ face ☊
face sb/sth: She turned and faced him. ☊ face ☊
Stand with your feet apart and your hands facing upwards. ☊ face ☊
How do you account for the fact that unemployment is still rising? ☊ fact ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The result will depend on a number of different factors ☊ factor ☊
A power failure plunged everything into darkness. ☊ failure ☊
The success or failure of the plan depends on you. ☊ failure ☊
the problems of economic failure and increasing unemployment ☊ failure ☊
She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage. ☊ failure ☊
There is still a faint hope that she may be cured. ☊ faint ☊
a fair and breezy day ☊ fair ☊
We've still got a fair bit (= quite a lot) to do. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
free and fair elections ☊ fair ☊
They are fair and decent employers. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
I have great faith in you—I know you'll do well. ☊ faith ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
faithful to sb/sth: He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. ☊ faithful ☊
She fell ill soon after and did not recover. ☊ fall ☊
fall into sth: I had fallen into conversation with a man on the train. ☊ fall ☊
The house had fallen into disrepair. ☊ fall ☊
The temperature fell sharply in the night. ☊ fall ☊
Her hair fell over her shoulders in a mass of curls. ☊ fall ☊
She slipped on the ice and fell. ☊ fall ☊
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
in the fall of 2009 ☊ fall ☊
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
to lull sb into a false sense of security (= make sb feel safe when they are really in danger) ☊ FALSE ☊
She went to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune. ☊ fame ☊
He's a familiar figure in the neighbourhood. ☊ familiar ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
The support of family and friends is vital. ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
I addressed it to Mr and Mrs Jones and family. ☊ family ☊
We've got as far as collecting our data but we haven't analysed it yet. ☊ far ☊
far into sth: We worked far into the night. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
a concert of music from near and far ☊ far ☊
We'll go by train as far as London, and then take a bus. ☊ far ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
As a family we grew farther and farther apart. ☊ farther ☊
Long skirts have come into fashion again. ☊ fashion ☊
Jeans are still in fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Fashions in art and literature come and go. ☊ fashion ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
Within a few minutes she was fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ fast ☊
fasten sth up: He fastened up his coat and hurried out. ☊ fasten ☊
fasten (up): The dress fastens at the back. ☊ fasten ☊
He grew fatter and fatter. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
reduced-fat margarines ☊ fat ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. ☊ favour ☊
There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
fear doing sth: She feared going out at night. ☊ fear ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
be feared to be/have sth: Women and children are feared to be among the victims. ☊ fear ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes. ☊ feature ☊
state and federal income taxes ☊ federal ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
The baby can't feed itself yet (= can't put food into its own mouth). ☊ feed ☊
Slugs and snails feed at night. ☊ feed ☊
feel how, what, etc...: Feel how rough this is. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: The interview only took ten minutes, but it felt like hours. ☊ feel ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
the female role ☊ female ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
She caught a fever on her travels in Africa, and died. ☊ fever ☊
We've had a few replies. ☊ few ☊
I need a few things from the store. ☊ few ☊
I try to visit my parents every few weeks. ☊ few ☊
I recognized a few of the other people. ☊ few ☊
Could you give me a few more details? ☊ few ☊
For Liverpool fans, it was a night to remember both on and off the field (= the match was good and so were the celebrations afterwards). ☊ field ☊
My office is on the fifth floor. ☊ fifth ☊
The fire crews had problems fighting the blaze. ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
a political figure ☊ figure ☊
When she last saw him, he was a sad figure—old and tired. ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
figure (as sth) (in/on/among sth): Do I still figure in your plans? ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
fill sth: Please fill this glass for me. ☊ fill ☊
fill sth with sth: to fill a hole with earth/a bucket with water ☊ fill ☊
to fill in an application form ☊ fill sth in ☊
The hole has been filled in. ☊ fill sth in ☊
Let's stay in and watch a film. ☊ film ☊
to study film and photography ☊ film ☊
the minister responsible for film and the theatre ☊ film ☊
his final act as party leader ☊ final ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
I'm not coming, and that's final! (= I will not change my mind) ☊ final ☊
the 2010 World Cup Finals (= the last few games in the competition) ☊ final ☊
The law was finally passed in May 2009. ☊ finally ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The matter was not finally settled until later. ☊ finally ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
to give financial advice ☊ financial ☊
an independent financial adviser ☊ financial ☊
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. ☊ financial ☊
I find it amazing that they're still together. ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: The child was found safe and well. ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
fine blond hair ☊ fine ☊
I hope it stays fine for the picnic. ☊ fine ☊
She has inherited her mother's fine features (= a small nose, mouth, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
You're a fine one to talk! (= you are not in a position to criticize, give advice, etc.) ☊ fine ☊
fine clothes/wines/workmanship ☊ fine ☊
She's a fine actor and an even finer dancer. ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
Hold the material between finger and thumb. ☊ finger ☊
The old man wagged his finger at the youths. ☊ finger ☊
He put the finishing touches to his painting (= did the things that made it complete). ☊ finish ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
to return fire (= to fire back at sb who is shooting at you) ☊ fire ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
Come and get warm by the fire. ☊ fire ☊
Most animals are afraid of fire. ☊ fire ☊
He was responsible for hiring and firing staff. ☊ fire ☊
fire on sb/sth: Soldiers fired on the crowd. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (into sth): He fired the gun into the air. ☊ fire ☊
fire (sth) (at sb/sth): Missiles were fired at the enemy. ☊ fire ☊
These peaches are still firm. ☊ firm ☊
a firm believer in socialism ☊ firm ☊
They remained firm friends. ☊ firm ☊
No building can stand without firm foundations, and neither can a marriage. ☊ firm ☊
an issue of the first importance ☊ first ☊
This method has two advantages: first it is cheaper and second it is quicker. ☊ first ☊
Sheila and Jim were the first to arrive. ☊ first ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
a close-fitting dress ☊ fit ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
I had to fit ten appointments into one morning. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
We can't fit in any more chairs. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
The children seem to think I'm only fit for cooking and washing! ☊ fit ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
fit (for sth): He's had a bad cold and isn't fit enough for work yet. ☊ fit ☊
I feel really fighting fit (= very healthy and full of energy). ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
I've fixed the problem. ☊ fix ☊
The black and white flag went down, and the race began. ☊ flag ☊
the tiny yellow flame of a match ☊ flame ☊
The plane burst into flame(s) (= suddenly began burning strongly). ☊ flame ☊
flash at sb: Why is that driver flashing at us? ☊ flash ☊
flash sth: The guide flashed a light into the cave. ☊ flash ☊
There was a blinding flash and the whole building shuddered. ☊ flash ☊
The sails hung limply in the flat calm (= conditions at sea when there is no wind and the water is completely level). ☊ flat ☊
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour ☊ flavour ☊
The film retains much of the book's exotic flavour. ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
Tigers are flesh-eating animals. ☊ flesh ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
An idea suddenly floated into my mind. ☊ float ☊
People seem to float in and out of my life. ☊ float ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
Her office is on the second floor. ☊ floor ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
the flow of goods and services to remote areas ☊ flow ☊
an endless flow of refugees into the country ☊ flow ☊
She lost control and the tears began to flow. ☊ flow ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
The roses are in flower early this year. ☊ flower ☊
The crocuses are late coming into flower. ☊ flower ☊
She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth. ☊ fly ☊
Several people were hit by flying glass. ☊ fly ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
Each exercise focuses on a different grammar point. ☊ focus ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
It took a few moments for her eyes to focus in the dark. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sb/sth: Let your eyes focus on objects that are further away from you. ☊ 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 ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
The incident brought the problem of violence in schools into sharp focus. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
the folds of her dress ☊ fold ☊
I don't want you to follow my example and rush into marriage. ☊ follow ☊
I'll have soup and fish to follow. ☊ follow ☊
it follows that...: If a = b and b = c it follows that a = c. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
He followed her into the house. ☊ follow ☊
She followed her mother into the medical profession. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
The following have been chosen to take part: Watts, Hodges and Lennox. ☊ following ☊
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). ☊ foot ☊
Come on lads—on your feet and do some work! ☊ foot ☊
a football match/team/stadium ☊ football ☊
He came to me for advice. ☊ for ☊
The weather was warm for the time of year. ☊ for ☊
I'm going away for a few days. ☊ for ☊
She's a force to be reckoned with (= a person who has a lot of power and influence and should therefore be treated seriously). ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
the force of the blow/explosion/collision ☊ force ☊
to force an entry (= to enter a building using force) ☊ force ☊
He tried to force a copy of his book into my hand. ☊ force ☊
The forecast said there would be sunny intervals and showers. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
Let's forget our differences and be friends. ☊ forget ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. ☊ forget ☊
to eat with a knife and fork ☊ fork ☊
to fill in a form ☊ form ☊
to fill out a form ☊ form ☊
I filled in/out a form on their website. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
The band formed in 2007. ☊ form ☊
form sth into sth: Form the dough into balls with your hands. ☊ form ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
A car like that costs a small fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
She is hoping her US debut will be the first step on the road to fame and fortune. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
the fortunes of war ☊ fortune ☊
She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek. ☊ forward ☊
The town was founded by English settlers in 1790. ☊ found ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
The organization has grown enormously since its foundation in 1955. ☊ foundation ☊
Her blonde hair framed her face. ☊ frame ☊
He stood there, head back, framed against the blue sky. ☊ frame ☊
He held out his free hand and I took it. ☊ free ☊
Pull gently on the free end of the rope. ☊ free ☊
free from artificial colours and flavourings ☊ free ☊
It was several weeks before he was completely free of pain. ☊ free ☊
I have no ambitions other than to have a happy life and be free. ☊ free ☊
free to do sth: You are free to come and go as you please. ☊ free ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
The centre aims to free young people from dependency on drugs. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown. ☊ freedom ☊
Once into the open street they could breathe more freely. ☊ freely ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
There is a frequent bus service into the centre of town. ☊ frequent ☊
Buses run frequently between the city and the airport. ☊ frequently ☊
He looked fresh and neat in a clean white shirt. ☊ fresh ☊
Regular facials help to keep the skin looking clean and fresh. ☊ fresh ☊
The yellow paint makes the kitchen look much fresher. ☊ fresh ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
Let's go and get some fresh air (= go outside where the air is cooler). ☊ fresh ☊
Her hair smelled fresh and newly washed. ☊ fresh ☊
Let me write it down while it's still fresh in my mind. ☊ fresh ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
She had had her hair freshly washed and styled. ☊ freshly ☊
a warm and friendly person ☊ friendly ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
He threatened the intruders with a gun and frightened them off. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened for sb: I'm frightened for him (= that he will be hurt, etc.). ☊ frightened ☊
Keep your eyes to the front and walk straight ahead. ☊ front ☊
Write your name in the front of the book (= the first few pages). ☊ front ☊
The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I had to brake. ☊ in front of ☊
She is now entitled to put 'Professor' in front of her name. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
an animal's front legs ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
tropical fruits, such as bananas and pineapples ☊ fruit ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fruit ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
Fill in your full name and address. ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
The kids still weren't full, so I gave them an ice cream each. ☊ full ☊
animals pumped full of antibiotics ☊ full ☊
'What do you say to a weekend in New York?' 'Sounds like fun.' ☊ fun ☊
She's very lively and full of fun. ☊ fun ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
I'm short of funds at the moment—can I pay you back next week? ☊ fund ☊
a question of fundamental importance ☊ fundamental ☊
That's funny—he was here a moment ago and now he's gone. ☊ funny ☊
'What's so funny?' she demanded. ☊ funny ☊
a fur farm (= where animals are bred and killed for their fur) ☊ fur ☊
The animal is hunted for its fur. ☊ fur ☊
garden/office, etc. furniture ☊ furniture ☊
Think further back into your childhood. ☊ further ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
the Olympic Games ☊ game ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
There were several gaps in my education. ☊ gap ☊
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) ☊ garage ☊
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh ☊ garden ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth: People slowly gathered their belongings and left the hall. ☊ gather ☊
The car pulled up with a screech of brakes and a grinding of gears. ☊ gear ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a quiet and gentle man ☊ gentle ☊
human/physical/economic/social geography ☊ geography ☊
Kim knew the geography of the building and strode along the corridor. ☊ geography ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
She got into bed. ☊ get ☊
We'd better call a taxi and get you home. ☊ get ☊
You got in very late last night. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
They plan to get married in the summer. ☊ get ☊
My car got (= was) stolen at the weekend. ☊ get ☊
He got his fingers caught in the door. ☊ get ☊
His drinking is getting to be a problem. ☊ get ☊
He got a 'C' in Chemistry and a 'B' in English. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
I have to go and get my mother from the airport (= collect her). ☊ get ☊
get sth: Where did you get (= buy) that skirt? ☊ get ☊
The class got up when the teacher came in. ☊ get up ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
Be quiet and get on with your work. ☊ get on with sth ☊
How did you get on at the interview? ☊ get on ☊
I can't get into these shoes—they're too small. ☊ get into sth ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
Are you sure you know what you're getting into? ☊ get into sth ☊
Don't let yourself get into bad habits. ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
How did she get into (= start taking) drugs? ☊ get into sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
The train got in late. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
What time do you get into Heathrow? ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2005. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
She's got into Durham to study law. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
How does she get by on such a small salary? ☊ get by (on/in/with sth) ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
I think the problem can be got over without too much difficulty. ☊ get over sth ☊
get doing sth: I hope to get around to answering your letter next week. ☊ get round/around to sth ☊
Hello, girls and boys! ☊ girl ☊
Give me a call tomorrow. ☊ give ☊
give sth: She gave a shrug of her shoulders (= she shrugged ). ☊ give ☊
He turned to us and gave a big smile (= smiled broadly). ☊ give ☊
She looked up from her work and gave a yawn (= yawned). ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
give sb/sth sth: I gave the matter a lot of thought. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb/sth: I gave a lot of thought to the matter. ☊ give ☊
Give me your name and address. ☊ give ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
I picked it up and gave it back to him. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
a glass of sherry/wine/water, etc. ☊ glass ☊
global issues ☊ global ☊
the company's domestic and global markets ☊ global ☊
He sticks to her like glue (= never leaves her). ☊ glue ☊
He spends every evening glued to the TV. ☊ be glued to sth ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
I left my bike outside the library and when I came out again it had gone. ☊ go ☊
The whistle went for the end of the game. ☊ go ☊
go to/into sth: She went to sleep. ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
How's it going (= is your life enjoyable, successful, etc. at the moment)? ☊ go ☊
The way things are going the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year. ☊ go ☊
My clothes won't all go in that one suitcase. ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
They came at six and went at nine. ☊ go ☊
She has been to China (= she went to China and has now returned). ☊ go ☊
Are you going home for Christmas? ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
She crashed into a waiter and his tray of drinks went flying. ☊ go ☊
Does this jacket go with this skirt? ☊ go with sth ☊
Disease and poverty often go together. ☊ go with sth ☊
She's been going through a bad patch recently. ☊ go through sth ☊
Go over your work before you hand it in. ☊ go over sth ☊
The heating goes off at night. ☊ go off ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
to go into the Army/the Church/Parliament ☊ go into sth ☊
Go away and think about it, then let me know. ☊ go away ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
The smell still hasn't gone away. ☊ go away ☊
I'll go ahead and tell them you're on the way. ☊ go ahead ☊
'May I start now?' 'Yes, go ahead.' ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The kids go back to school next week. ☊ go back to sth ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
How long have Tom and Lucy been going out together? ☊ go out with sb, go out (together) ☊
There wasn't time for breakfast, so I had to go without. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Do you believe in God? ☊ god ☊
Good luck and God bless you. ☊ god ☊
a gold bracelet/ring/watch, etc. ☊ gold ☊
18-carat gold ☊ gold ☊
the country's gold reserves ☊ gold ☊
made of solid/pure gold ☊ gold ☊
I love the reds and golds of autumn. ☊ gold ☊
The company name was spelled out in gold letters. ☊ gold ☊
'I've ordered some drinks.' 'Good man!' ☊ good ☊
It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. ☊ good ☊
Can you speak into my good ear? ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). ☊ good ☊
Yes, that's a good point. ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
We are still friends, though, which is good. ☊ good ☊
the difference between good and evil ☊ good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
We waved them goodbye. ☊ goodbye ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
increased tax on goods and services ☊ goods ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
grab (sth): She grabbed the child's hand and ran. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go. ☊ grab ☊
He grabbed her around the throat and squeezed. ☊ grab ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
I managed to grab a couple of hours' sleep on the plane. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
She's still only on a secretarial grade. ☊ grade ☊
Women have gradually become more involved in the decision-making process. ☊ gradually ☊
a few grains of rice ☊ grain ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
I would be most grateful if you would keep this matter confidential. ☊ grateful ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
a matter of great importance ☊ great ☊
The concert had been a great success. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
the green of the countryside in spring ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
A group of us is/are going to the theatre this evening. ☊ group ☊
The skies grew dark and it began to rain. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
a disappointing year of little growth in Britain and America ☊ growth ☊
The watch is still under guarantee. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
One of the men kept guard, while the other broke into the house. ☊ guard ☊
You can't get in; the whole place is guarded. ☊ guard ☊
guess (that)...: You would never guess (that) she had problems. She's always so cheerful. ☊ guess ☊
'He didn't see me, I guess.' ☊ guess ☊
'Are you ready to go?' 'Yeah, I guess so.' ☊ guess ☊
'They aren't coming, then?' 'I guess not.' ☊ guess ☊
guess who, where, etc...: Guess who I've just seen! ☊ guess ☊
Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m. ☊ guest ☊
Let's have a look at the TV guide and see what's on. ☊ guide ☊
She took her arm and guided her across the busy road. ☊ guide ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
I had a guilty conscience and could not sleep. ☊ guilty ☊
He pointed/aimed the gun at her head. ☊ gun ☊
She pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ gun ☊
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. ☊ gun ☊
At the end of the film the bad guy gets shot. ☊ guy ☊
It's all right to borrow money occasionally, but don't let it become a habit. ☊ habit ☊
I'm not in the habit of letting strangers into my apartment. ☊ habit ☊
I'm a creature of habit (= I have a fixed and regular way of doing things). ☊ habit ☊
two and a half kilos (2½) ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
A jumble sale will be held in the village hall on Saturday. ☊ hall ☊
He struck her on the head with a hammer. ☊ hammer ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
Ian placed a hand on her shoulder. ☊ hand ☊
She was on (her) hands and knees (= crawling on the floor) looking for an earring. ☊ hand ☊
The fabric was painted by hand. ☊ by hand ☊
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
At that time, the castle was in enemy hands. ☊ in the hands of sb, in sb's hands ☊
She handed out medals and certificates to the winners. ☊ hand sth out (to sb) ☊
She picked up the wallet and handed it back to him. ☊ hand sth back (to sb) ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
She resigned and handed over to one of her younger colleagues. ☊ hand over (to sb), hand sth over (to sb) ☊
We can handle up to 500 calls an hour at our new offices. ☊ handle ☊
This matter has been handled very badly. ☊ handle ☊
'Any problems?' 'Nothing I can't handle.' ☊ handle ☊
She turned the handle and opened the door. ☊ handle ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
Hang on to that rope and don't let go. ☊ hang on to sth ☊
Now hang on a minute—you can't really believe what you just said! ☊ hang on ☊
You hang around here in case he comes, and I'll go on ahead. ☊ hang around (...) ☊
Let's see what happens next week. ☊ happen ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
happy (about sb/sth): If there's anything you're not happy about, come and ask. ☊ happy ☊
When I left they were all still hard at it (= working hard). ☊ hard ☊
He was still breathing hard after his run. ☊ hard ☊
At the time, I hardly spoke any French. ☊ hardly ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
a strange relationship built on love and hate ☊ hate ☊
There was fear and hatred in his voice. ☊ hatred ☊
We had some friends to dinner last night. ☊ have ☊
I'm having treatment for my back problem. ☊ have ☊
I went to a few parties and had a good time. ☊ have ☊
We've got a few ideas for the title. ☊ have ☊
We have no choice in the matter. ☊ have ☊
He had a new car and a boat. ☊ have ☊
'Have you seen it? ' 'Yes, I have/No, I haven't.' ☊ have ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
the crowned heads (= the kings and queens) of Europe ☊ head ☊
The thought never entered my head. ☊ head ☊
For some reason, she's got it into her head (= believes) that the others don't like her. ☊ head ☊
Who's been putting such weird ideas into your head (= making you believe that)? ☊ head ☊
He still has a good head of hair (= a lot of hair). ☊ head ☊
Red wine gives me a headache. ☊ headache ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) ☊ health ☊
She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. ☊ health ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a healthy child/animal/tree ☊ healthy ☊
Keep healthy by eating well and exercising regularly. ☊ healthy ☊
'I'm getting married.' 'So I've heard.' ☊ hear ☊
hear sth: We had heard nothing for weeks. ☊ hear ☊
She disappeared and was never heard of again. ☊ hear of sb/sth, hear sth of sb/sth ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
The patient's heart stopped beating for a few seconds. ☊ heart ☊
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 ☊
Return the pan to the heat and stir. ☊ heat ☊
Test the heat of the water before getting in. ☊ heat ☊
Set the oven to a low/high/moderate heat. ☊ heat ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
It was heaven being away from the office for a week. ☊ heaven ☊
They are both heavily involved in politics. ☊ heavily ☊
He relies heavily on his parents. ☊ heavily ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
She was struggling with a heavy suitcase. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
I wouldn't go there in the height of summer. ☊ height ☊
The crisis was at its height in May. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
They exchanged hellos (= said hello to each other) and forced smiles. ☊ hello ☊
help sb: We must all try and help each other. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
When I bought the house, my sister helped me out with a loan. ☊ help out, help sb out ☊
It couldn't be helped (= there was no way of avoiding it and we must accept it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
She stopped smoking with the help of her family and friends. ☊ help ☊
helpful in doing sth: Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills. ☊ helpful ☊
The true consequences will only be known several years hence. ☊ ... days, weeks, etc. hence ☊
Put the box here. ☊ here ☊
Here's a dish that is simple and quick to make. ☊ here ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
Hi, there! How're you doing? ☊ hi ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth + adv./prep.: He hid his face in his hands. ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
The highlights of the match will be shown later this evening. ☊ highlight ☊
The doctor said so himself. ☊ himself ☊
She broke her hip in the fall. ☊ hip ☊
He does the hiring and firing in our company. ☊ hire ☊
They hired a firm of consultants to design the new system. ☊ hire ☊
Women are not allowed to enter the monastery for historical reasons. ☊ historical ☊
She went on to catalogue a long history of disasters. ☊ history ☊
A tornado hit on Tuesday night. ☊ hit ☊
She hit the ball too hard and it went out of the court. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
The bus hit the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
He hit his head on the low ceiling. ☊ hit ☊
The town was hit by bombs again last night. ☊ hit ☊
The aircraft suffered seven hits in the raid. ☊ hit ☊
We finished the first round with a score of two hits and six misses. ☊ hit ☊
Her hobbies include swimming and gardening. ☊ hobby ☊
She groaned and held her head. ☊ hold ☊
Hold on and don't let go until I say so. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
He held out the keys and I took them. ☊ hold sth out ☊
We went on holiday together last summer. ☊ holiday ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
He had always wanted a real home with a wife and children. ☊ home ☊
Jane left England and made Greece her home. ☊ home ☊
He left home (= left his parents and began an independent life) at sixteen. ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
Sit down and make yourself at home. ☊ at home ☊
The trip has been exhausting and I'll be glad to be home. ☊ home ☊
It was a lovely day so I walked home. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I like to stay home in the evenings. ☊ home ☊
I still haven't done my geography homework. ☊ homework ☊
The meeting was described as 'a frank and honest exchange of views'. ☊ honest ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
Proving his innocence has become a matter of honour. ☊ honour ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
There is still a glimmer of hope. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
Behind him, a horn blared. ☊ horn ☊
In this section you'll find horror and science fiction. ☊ horror ☊
He mounted his horse and rode off. ☊ horse ☊
a horse and cart ☊ horse ☊
The Arts Centre is hosting a folk festival this summer. ☊ host ☊
It was hot and getting hotter. ☊ hot ☊
It was the hottest July on record. ☊ hot ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. ☊ hot ☊
London was hot and dusty. ☊ hot ☊
We stayed at/in a hotel. ☊ hotel ☊
The interview lasted half an hour. ☊ hour ☊
I waited for an hour and then I left. ☊ hour ☊
Clients can now contact us by email out of hours (= when the office is closed). ☊ hour ☊
'How long did it last?' 'Oh, hours and hours.' ☊ hour ☊
He went into the house. ☊ 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 ☊
household bills/chores/goods (= connected with looking after a house and the people living in it) ☊ household ☊
'Her behaviour was very odd.' 'How so? ' ☊ how ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes. ☊ huge ☊
This is going to be a huge problem for us. ☊ huge ☊
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. ☊ humorous ☊
This vase is worth several hundred dollars. ☊ hundred ☊
I have a hundred and one things to do. ☊ hundred ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sth: She is still hunting for a new job. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
We're going house-hunting at the weekend. ☊ hunting ☊
You'll have to hurry if you want to catch that train. ☊ hurry ☊
The kids hurried to open their presents. ☊ hurry ☊
He picked up his bags and hurried across the courtyard. ☊ hurry ☊
She hurried away without saying goodbye. ☊ hurry ☊
She hurried after Gary to apologize to him. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb: I don't want to hurry you but we close in twenty minutes. ☊ hurry ☊
hurry sb into doing sth: She was hurried into making an unwise choice. ☊ hurry ☊
I wish the bus would hurry up and come. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
I don't mind waiting—I'm not in any particular hurry. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
We were in no hurry to get back to work after the holiday. ☊ in no hurry (to do sth), not in a/any hurry (to do sth) ☊
He had to leave in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
Alice was in a tearing hurry as usual. ☊ in a hurry ☊
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
Times are hard and we have to husband our resources. ☊ husband ☊
He and I are old friends. ☊ I ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
'What's she talking about?' 'I've no idea.' ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
I had no idea she'd had such a difficult life. ☊ have no idea, not have the faintest, first, etc. idea ☊
It was not the ideal solution to the problem. ☊ ideal ☊
In an ideal world there would be no poverty and disease. ☊ ideal ☊
Passengers were asked to identify their own suitcases before they were put on the plane. ☊ identify ☊
First of all we must identify the problem areas. ☊ identify ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
the basic essentials of life, i.e. housing, food and water ☊ i.e. ☊
You can stay for the weekend if you like. ☊ if ☊
Listen to the tune and see if you can remember the words. ☊ if ☊
So what if he was late. Who cares? ☊ if ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
She ignored him and carried on with her work. ☊ ignore ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
We must listen to their problems, real or imaginary. ☊ imaginary ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
She was no longer able to distinguish between imagination and reality. ☊ imagination ☊
His writing lacks imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
We are looking for someone with ingenuity and imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
imagine (that)...: Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
imagine doing sth: She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. ☊ imagine ☊
'Can we still buy tickets for the concert?' 'I imagine so.' ☊ imagine ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). ☊ impact ☊
I'd been waiting for twenty minutes and I was getting impatient. ☊ impatient ☊
He waved them away with an impatient gesture. ☊ impatient ☊
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. ☊ implication ☊
import sth (from...) (into...): goods imported from Japan into the US ☊ import ☊
It's a matter of the greatest importance to me. ☊ importance ☊
Money played an important role in his life. ☊ important ☊
It was noticeable how a few people managed to impose their will on the others. ☊ impose ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
My impression is that there are still a lot of problems. ☊ impression ☊
Try and smile. You don't want to give people the wrong impression (= that you are not friendly). ☊ impression ☊
She was very impressive in the interview. ☊ impressive ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
He dipped his brush in the paint. ☊ in ☊
She got in her car and drove off. ☊ in ☊
I recognize his father in him (= his character is similar to his father's). ☊ in ☊
in 2009 ☊ in ☊
in spring/summer/autumn/winter ☊ in ☊
in the fall ☊ in ☊
in the morning/afternoon/evening ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
Put it in writing. ☊ in ☊
She opened the door and went in. ☊ in ☊
The kids were playing by the river and one of them fell in. ☊ in ☊
The bus is due in (= it should arrive) at six. ☊ in ☊
Is the tide coming in or going out? ☊ in ☊
She's a few inches taller than me. ☊ inch ☊
Since I started jogging I've lost three and a half inches from my waistline. ☊ inch ☊
The car missed us by inches. ☊ inch ☊
He was just inches away from scoring. ☊ inch ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth (as/in/on sth): You should include some examples in your essay. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
They receive a proportion of their income from the sale of goods and services. ☊ income ☊
It is becoming increasingly clear that this problem will not be easily solved. ☊ increasingly ☊
Increasingly, training is taking place in the office rather than outside it. ☊ increasingly ☊
'Was he very angry?' 'Indeed he was.' ☊ indeed ☊
'Do you agree?' 'Indeed I do/Yes, indeed.' ☊ indeed ☊
'You said you'd help?' 'I did indeed—yes.' ☊ indeed ☊
Mozambique became independent in 1975. ☊ independent ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
indicate sb/sth (to sb): She took out a map and indicated the quickest route to us. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate whether, when, etc...: Has she indicated yet whether she would like to be involved? ☊ indicate ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
A yellowing of the skin indicates jaundice. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate how, what etc...: Our results indicate how misleading it could be to rely on this method. ☊ indicate ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
I'm still infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
cultural influences ☊ influence ☊
There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing. ☊ influence ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
According to my information (= according to what I have been told) work was due to start last week. ☊ information ☊
an initial payment of £60 and ten instalments of £25 ☊ initial ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
Three people were killed and five injured in the crash. ☊ injure ☊
There were no injuries in the crash (= no people injured). ☊ injury ☊
a pen and ink drawing ☊ ink ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
Insert coins into the slot and press for a ticket. ☊ insert ☊
They inserted a tube in his mouth to help him breathe. ☊ insert ☊
insert sth into sth: Later, he inserted another paragraph into his will. ☊ insert ☊
Go inside the house. ☊ inside ☊
Inside the box was a gold watch. ☊ inside ☊
Turn the bag inside out and let it dry. ☊ inside out ☊
Stay and have lunch. I insist! ☊ insist ☊
'Please come with us.' 'Very well then, if you insist.' ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth/sb doing sth: She insisted on his/him wearing a suit. ☊ insist ☊
insist on sth: He insisted on his innocence. ☊ insist ☊
They insist on playing their music late at night. ☊ insist on doing sth ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
He didn't reply. Instead, he turned on his heel and left the room. ☊ instead ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
it is intended that...: It is intended that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
intend that...: We intend that production will start next month. ☊ intend ☊
to pay interest on a loan ☊ interest ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
to be of cultural/scientific interest ☊ interest ☊
As a matter of interest (= I'd like to know), what time did the party finish? ☊ interest ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
a job interview ☊ interview ☊
to be called for (an) interview ☊ interview ☊
He has an interview next week for the manager's job. ☊ interview ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
interview (with sb): an interview with the new Governor ☊ interview ☊
to give an interview (= to agree to answer questions) ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
to conduct an interview (= to ask sb questions in public) ☊ interview ☊
The interview was published in all the papers. ☊ interview ☊
an interview with the careers adviser ☊ interview ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
Which post are you being interviewed for? ☊ interview ☊
We interviewed ten people for the job. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb about sth: Next week, I will be interviewing Spielberg about his latest movie. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
Come into the house. ☊ into ☊
He threw the letter into the fire. ☊ into ☊
She turned and walked off into the night. ☊ into ☊
Speak clearly into the microphone. ☊ into ☊
Driving into the sun, we had to shade our eyes. ☊ into ☊
The truck crashed into a parked car. ☊ into ☊
Can you translate this passage into German? ☊ into ☊
They came into power in 2008. ☊ into ☊
She was sliding into depression. ☊ into ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sth into/to sth: We want to introduce the latest technology into schools. ☊ introduce ☊
She was introduced to me as a well-known novelist. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce A and B: We've already been introduced. ☊ introduce ☊
'Kay, this is Steve.' 'Yes, I know—we've already introduced ourselves.' ☊ introduce ☊
'An Introduction to Astronomy' ☊ introduction ☊
a book with an excellent introduction and notes ☊ introduction ☊
Introductions were made and the conversation started to flow. ☊ introduction ☊
a letter of introduction (= a letter which tells sb who you are, written by sb who knows both you and the person reading the letter) ☊ introduction ☊
the introduction of compulsory military service ☊ introduction ☊
Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time. ☊ invention ☊
Such changes have not been seen since the invention of the printing press. ☊ invention ☊
invest (in sth): Now is a good time to invest in the property market. ☊ invest ☊
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. ☊ invest ☊
In his time managing the club he has invested millions on new players. ☊ invest ☊
'What was that noise?' 'I'll go and investigate.' ☊ investigate ☊
She is still under investigation. ☊ investigation ☊
investigation into sth: The police have completed their investigations into the accident. ☊ investigation ☊
investment in sth: This country needs investment in education. ☊ investment ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
to be/become/get involved in politics ☊ involved ☊
We'll make our decision and contact the people involved. ☊ involved ☊
US involvement in European wars ☊ involvement ☊
an iron and steel works ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
No place on the planet can remain an island of affluence in a sea of suffering. ☊ island ☊
the July issue of 'What Car?' ☊ issue ☊
Money is not an issue. ☊ issue ☊
I don't think my private life is the issue here. ☊ issue ☊
I'm not bothered about the cost—you're the one who's making an issue of it. ☊ issue ☊
Because I grew up in a dysfunctional family, anger is a big issue for me. ☊ issue ☊
She's always on a diet—she has issues about food. ☊ issue ☊
He still has some issues with women (= has problems dealing with them). ☊ issue ☊
If you have any issues, please call this number. ☊ issue ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
She usually writes about environmental issues. ☊ issue ☊
The union plans to raise the issue of overtime. ☊ issue ☊
The party was divided on this issue. ☊ issue ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
Don't confuse the issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
Start a new file and put this letter in it. ☊ it ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
Yes, I was at home on Sunday. What about it? (= Why do you ask?) ☊ it ☊
Does it matter what colour it is? ☊ it ☊
It's quite warm at the moment. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
This clock is a collector's item (= because it is rare and valuable). ☊ item ☊
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work. ☊ jacket ☊
recipes for jams and preserves ☊ jam ☊
jelly and ice cream ☊ jelly ☊
silver/gold jewellery ☊ jewellery ☊
The builder has a couple of jobs on at the moment. ☊ job ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
join (A and B) (together/up): Join the two sections of pipe together. ☊ join ☊
The event was organized jointly by students and staff. ☊ jointly ☊
She was laughing and joking with the children. ☊ joke ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
She's a good judge of character. ☊ judge ☊
The case comes before Judge Cooper next week. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
jump by...: Prices jumped by 60% last year. ☊ jump ☊
She jumped up and ran out of the room. ☊ jump ☊
Do you want a ride? Jump in. ☊ jump ☊
A loud bang made me jump. ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
I sat up with a jump (= quickly and suddenly). ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
office juniors ☊ junior ☊
It's just on six (= exactly six o'clock). ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
They are demanding equal rights and justice. ☊ justice ☊
justify (sb/sth) doing sth: How can they justify paying such huge salaries? ☊ justify ☊
justify sth: Her success had justified the faith her teachers had put in her. ☊ justify ☊
a keen sportsman ☊ keen ☊
She was a star pupil—keen, confident and bright. ☊ keen ☊
He scarcely earns enough to keep himself and his family. ☊ keep ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her promise to visit them. ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
the spare key to the front door ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
He was a key figure in the campaign. ☊ key ☊
She played a key role in the dispute. ☊ key ☊
kick (sb/sth): She was punched and kicked by her attackers. ☊ kick ☊
The child was dragged away, kicking and screaming. ☊ kick ☊
She gave him a kick on the shin. ☊ kick ☊
He aimed a kick at the dog. ☊ kick ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
She insulted him and he responded in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
a very kind and helpful person ☊ kind ☊
kind (to sb/sth): kind to animals ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. ☊ kindly ☊
to treat sb with kindness and consideration ☊ kindness ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
kiss sb: Go and kiss your mother goodnight. ☊ kiss ☊
He lifted the trophy up and kissed it. ☊ kiss ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
She was on her knees scrubbing the kitchen floor. ☊ knee ☊
Come and sit on Daddy's knee. ☊ knee ☊
a white knit dress ☊ knitted ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
I knocked the nail into the wall. ☊ knock ☊
They had to knock the door down to get in. ☊ knock ☊
He knocked three times and waited. ☊ knock ☊
Knocks and scratches will lower the value of valuable furniture. ☊ knock ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
know sb/sth to be/do sth: He's known to be an outstanding physicist. ☊ know ☊
I don't know that I can finish it by next week. ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
know what, how, etc...: I knew perfectly well what she meant. ☊ know ☊
know (sth): This case is hopeless and he knows it (= although he will not admit it). ☊ know ☊
The cause of the fire is not yet known. ☊ know ☊
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. ☊ know ☊
'There's no one in.' 'How do you know? ' ☊ know ☊
'Isn't that his car?' 'I wouldn't know./How should I know? ' (= I don't know and I am not the person you should ask.) ☊ know ☊
Well, you know, it's difficult to explain. ☊ you know ☊
knowledge of/about sth: He has a wide knowledge of painting and music. ☊ knowledge ☊
The film was made with the Prince's full knowledge and approval. ☊ knowledge ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
to send a specimen to the laboratory for analysis ☊ laboratory ☊
good labour relations (= the relationship between workers and employers) ☊ labour ☊
The price will include the labour and materials. ☊ labour ☊
a tea lady (= a woman who serves tea in an office) ☊ lady ☊
The land was very dry and hard after the long, hot summer. ☊ land ☊
The elephant is the largest living land animal. ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
The troops landed at dawn. ☊ land ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
She signalled and pulled over into the slow lane. ☊ lane ☊
literary/poetic language ☊ language ☊
a large and complex issue ☊ large ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
It was largely a matter of trial and error. ☊ largely ☊
The last time I saw him was in May. ☊ last ☊
The meeting only lasted (for) a few minutes. ☊ last ☊
He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts. ☊ last ☊
He was injured early on and didn't last the match. ☊ last ☊
last (out): Will the coffee last out till next week? ☊ last ☊
in the late afternoon ☊ late ☊
in late summer ☊ late ☊
The school was built in the late 1970s. ☊ late ☊
The concert was cancelled at a very late stage. ☊ late ☊
Because of the cold weather the crops are later this year. ☊ late ☊
Look at the time—it's much later than I thought. ☊ late ☊
What are you doing up at this late hour? ☊ late ☊
She has to work late tomorrow. ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
It happened late last year. ☊ late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
There's a good film on late. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
His father died later that year. ☊ later ☊
We're going to Rome later in the year. ☊ later ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
The town has a concert hall and two theatres. The latter were both built in the 1950s. ☊ latter ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
the laws of supply and demand ☊ law ☊
What made you go into law? ☊ law ☊
If they entered the building they would be breaking the law. ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
After the riots, the military was brought in to restore law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
They claim to be the party of law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
lay sb/sth + adj.: The cloth should be laid flat. ☊ lay ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
He has gone into the lead. ☊ lead ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
If we look at the league table we can see Bolton are bottom with 21 points. ☊ league ☊
I leaned back in my chair. ☊ lean ☊
lean against sth: A shovel was leaning against the wall. ☊ lean ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
Can I lean my bike against the wall? ☊ lean ☊
learn (about sth): She's very keen to learn about Japanese culture. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
Well, at least they weren't bored. ☊ at least ☊
leave sth: Red wine leaves a stain. ☊ leave ☊
He wasn't well, so we had to leave him behind. ☊ leave ☊
Leave me out of this quarrel, please. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He hadn't been asked to the party and was feeling very left out. ☊ leave sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
He's giving away money left, right and centre. ☊ left, right and centre ☊
Look left and right before you cross the road. ☊ left ☊
to take/seek legal advice ☊ legal ☊
a legal adviser ☊ legal ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
a gin and tonic with ice and lemon ☊ lemon ☊
lend (out) sth (to sb): I've lent the car to a friend. ☊ lend ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
He was disgusted at the length of time he had to wait. ☊ length ☊
Size of pension depends partly on length of service with the company. ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
No explanation was offered, still less an apology. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
Our first lesson on Tuesdays is French. ☊ lesson ☊
We are still absorbing the harsh lessons of this disaster. ☊ lesson ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' ☊ let ☊
to let sb into the house ☊ let ☊
I'll give you a key so that you can let yourself in. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
I refuse to sink to their level (= behave as badly as them). ☊ level ☊
Go and lie down for a while. ☊ lie down ☊
He lay down on the sofa and soon fell asleep. ☊ lie down ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
He is young and has little experience of life. ☊ life ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
He became very weak towards the end of his life. ☊ life ☊
Brenda took up tennis late in life. ☊ life ☊
plant/animal life ☊ life ☊
life and death ☊ life ☊
The body was cold and showed no signs of life. ☊ life ☊
My father died last year—I wish I could bring him back to life. ☊ life ☊
In spring the countryside bursts into life. ☊ life ☊
He lifted the suitcase down from the rack. ☊ lift ☊
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in. ☊ lift ☊
Could I have a lift into town? ☊ lift ☊
A light was still burning in the bedroom. ☊ light ☊
Bring it into the light so I can see it. ☊ light ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry. ☊ light ☊
It gets light at about 5 o'clock. ☊ light ☊
I put a lighted match to the letter and watched it burn. ☊ light ☊
Steve took out a cigarette and lit it. ☊ light ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
like to do sth: At weekends I like to sleep late. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth to do sth: We'd like you to come and visit us. ☊ like ☊
If you like, we could go out this evening. ☊ if you like ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
This animal's intelligence is very limited. ☊ limited ☊
The town is in a direct line between London and the coast. ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
If you hold the line (= stay on the telephone and wait), I'll see if she is available. ☊ line ☊
They dropped the sails and threw a line to a man on the dock. ☊ line ☊
Look at line 5 of the text. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
lines of longitude and latitude ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
There is a fine line between showing interest in what someone is doing and interfering in it. ☊ line ☊
evidence for a strong causal link between exposure to sun and skin cancer ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A and B (together): When computers are networked, they are linked together so that information can be transferred between them. ☊ link ☊
link A and B: The two factors are directly linked. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
a bar selling snacks and liquid refreshment (= drinks) ☊ liquid ☊
a shopping/wine/price list ☊ list ☊
Her novel shot to the top of the best-seller list. ☊ list ☊
French literature ☊ literature ☊
great works of literature ☊ literature ☊
a litre bottle of wine ☊ litre ☊
Students have little or no choice in the matter. ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
She seemed a little afraid of going inside. ☊ little ☊
She felt tired and more than a little worried. ☊ little ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
Both her children still live at home. ☊ live ☊
It was the first interview I'd done in front of a live audience (= with people watching). ☊ live ☊
live animals ☊ live ☊
an intelligent and lively young woman ☊ lively ☊
a lively and enquiring mind ☊ lively ☊
Her eyes were bright and lively. ☊ lively ☊
all living things ☊ living ☊
living organisms ☊ living ☊
living languages (= those still spoken) ☊ living ☊
He wrote loads and loads of letters to people. ☊ load ☊
load sth (into sth): She loaded film into the camera. ☊ load ☊
load sth/sb (into/onto sth): Sacks were being loaded onto the truck. ☊ load ☊
load (up): load (up with sth): We finished loading and set off. ☊ load ☊
to take out/repay a loan (= to borrow money/pay it back) ☊ loan ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
It took three years to repay my student loan (= money lent to a student). ☊ loan ☊
a car loan (= a loan to buy a car) ☊ loan ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
This suitcase doesn't lock. ☊ lock ☊
She locked her passport and money in the safe. ☊ lock ☊
Don't forget to lock up at night. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
He locked up the shop and went home. ☊ lock up, lock sth up ☊
She turned the key in the lock. ☊ lock ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
As I didn't speak the language I grew lonelier and lonelier. ☊ lonely ☊
She usually wears long skirts. ☊ long ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
He stared at them for the longest time (= for a very long time) before answering. ☊ long ☊
The party went on long into the night. ☊ long ☊
look (at sth): Look at the time! We're going to be late. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
Are you still looking for a job? ☊ look ☊
look (at sb/sth): She looked at me and smiled. ☊ look ☊
'Has the mail come yet?' 'I'll look and see.' ☊ look ☊
Don't look now, but there's someone staring at you! ☊ look ☊
People came out of their houses and looked around. ☊ look around/round ☊
A working party has been set up to look into the problem. ☊ look into sth ☊
Passers-by simply looked on as he was attacked. ☊ look on ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
She looked up from her book as I entered the room. ☊ look up (from sth) ☊
Here, have a look at this. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
a fabric with a loose weave ☊ loose ☊
The sheep had got out and were loose on the road. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. ☊ loosely ☊
The two problems are only loosely related. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
He lost his nerve at the last minute. ☊ lose ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
I'm still looking for that lost file. ☊ lost ☊
He's a lost soul (= a person who does not seem to know what to do, and seems unhappy). ☊ lost ☊
She still has an awful lot (= a very large amount) to learn. ☊ lot ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
I play tennis quite a lot (= often) in the summer. ☊ lot ☊
The message is coming through loud and clear. ☊ loud and clear ☊
love sb/sth to do sth: I'd love her to come and live with us. ☊ love ☊
You've got yourself into a lovely mess, haven't you? ☊ lovely ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
I could hardly believe my luck when he said yes. ☊ luck ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
She dared not trust to luck that nobody would see her. ☊ luck ☊
lucky (to do sth): His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive. ☊ lucky ☊
She counted herself lucky that she still had a job. ☊ lucky ☊
to operate/run a machine ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
'I'm going to buy some new clothes.' 'Well, don't go mad (= spend more than is sensible).' ☊ mad ☊
He got mad and walked out. ☊ mad ☊
The team won and the fans went mad. ☊ mad ☊
a magazine article/interview ☊ magazine ☊
Do you believe in magic? ☊ magic ☊
a place of secret shadows and ancient magic ☊ magic ☊
A passage was cleared through the crowd like magic. ☊ magic ☊
dance and music which capture the magic of India ☊ magic ☊
He loved the magic and mystery of the place. ☊ magic ☊
Like all truly charismatic people, he can work his magic on both men and women. ☊ magic ☊
She has a magic touch with the children and they do everything she asks. ☊ magic ☊
a mail service/train/van ☊ mail ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
We have our main meal at lunchtime. ☊ main ☊
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
The house is large and difficult to maintain. ☊ maintain ☊
to play a major role in sth ☊ major ☊
We have encountered major problems. ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
5 and 7 make 12. ☊ make ☊
This room would make a nice office. ☊ make ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
The holes in the cloth were made by moths. ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
This dress makes me look fat. ☊ make ☊
What makes you say that (= why do you think so)? ☊ make ☊
make sth of sb/sth: This isn't very important—I don't want to make an issue of it. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
A warm and sunny September made up for a miserable wet August. ☊ make up for sth ☊
I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party) on Saturday. ☊ make it ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
the relationships between men and women ☊ man ☊
Can you manage that suitcase? ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
She's 82 and can't manage on her own any more. ☊ manage ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease. ☊ management ☊
a many-headed monster ☊ many ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark sb/sth + adj.: The teacher marked her absent (= made a mark by her name to show that she was absent). ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. ☊ market ☊
the property/job market (= the number and type of houses, jobs, etc. that are available) ☊ market ☊
She works in sales and marketing. ☊ marketing ☊
They don't believe in marriage. ☊ marriage ☊
Rachel and David are getting married on Saturday. ☊ married ☊
a mass of snow and rocks falling down the mountain ☊ mass ☊
a mass of blonde hair ☊ mass ☊
Their latest product is aimed at the mass market. ☊ mass ☊
a master of the serve-and-volley game ☊ master ☊
The curtains and carpet are a good match. ☊ match ☊
Jo and Ian are a perfect match for each other. ☊ match ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
Her fingerprints match those found at the scene of the crime. ☊ match ☊
a piece of material ☊ material ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
The teacher saw her as good university material (= good enough to go to university). ☊ material ☊
material comforts ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
the material world ☊ material ☊
to study the properties of matter ☊ matter ☊
Learning to drive is all a matter of coordination. ☊ matter ☊
Planning a project is just a matter of working out the right order to do things in. ☊ matter ☊
That's not a problem. It's simply a matter of letting people know in time. ☊ matter ☊
Some people prefer the older version to the new one. It's a matter of taste. ☊ matter ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
Just as a matter of interest (= because it is interesting, not because it is important), how much did you pay for it? ☊ matter ☊
'I think this is the best so far.' 'Well, that's a matter of opinion (= other people may think differently). ☊ matter ☊
What's the matter? Is there something wrong? ☊ matter ☊
Is anything the matter? ☊ matter ☊
matter with sb/sth: Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down. ☊ matter ☊
There's something the matter with my eyes. ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
It's a private matter. ☊ matter ☊
They had important matters to discuss. ☊ matter ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
That's a matter for you to take up with your boss. ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ matter ☊
I wasn't prepared to let the matter drop (= stop discussing it). ☊ matter ☊
It should have been a simple matter to check. ☊ matter ☊
And then there's the little matter of the fifty pounds you owe me. ☊ matter ☊
It was a matter of some concern to most of those present (= something they were worried about). ☊ matter ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up. ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
It's a nice place. We've stayed there ourselves, as a matter of fact. ☊ as a matter of fact ☊
I know which area they live in, but whether I can find their house is a different matter. ☊ be another/a different matter ☊
matter (to sb): The children matter more to her than anything else in the world. ☊ matter ☊
'What did you say?' 'Oh, it doesn't matter' (= it is not important enough to repeat).' ☊ matter ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
He's been in prison, you know—not that it matters (= that information does not affect my opinion of him). ☊ matter ☊
matter (to sb) that...: It didn't matter that the weather was bad. ☊ matter ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
May I come in? ☊ may ☊
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. ☊ maybe ☊
mean sth: Spending too much now will mean a shortage of cash next year. ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
mean what...: He means what he says (= is not joking, exaggerating, etc.). ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
You're meant to (= you are supposed to) pay before you go in. ☊ mean ☊
What do you mean, you thought I wouldn't mind? (= of course I mind and I am very angry) ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
I see what you mean (= I understand although I may not agree), but I still think it's worth trying. ☊ mean ☊
See what I mean (= I was right and this proves it, doesn't it)? She never agrees to anything I suggest. ☊ mean ☊
several layers of meaning ☊ meaning ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ meanwhile ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
meat-eating animals ☊ meat ☊
He became a media star for his part in the protests. ☊ media ☊
There are three sizes—small, medium and large. ☊ medium ☊
a medium dry white wine ☊ medium ☊
Choose medium to large tomatoes. ☊ medium ☊
The committee meets on Fridays. ☊ meet ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
She was suffering from physical and mental exhaustion. ☊ mental ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
He said nothing, merely smiled and watched her. ☊ merely ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
That's another fine mess you've got us into. ☊ mess ☊
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message? ☊ message ☊
method (of doing sth): a new method of solving the problem ☊ method ☊
The train arrives at midday. ☊ midday ☊
The phone rang in the middle of the night. ☊ middle ☊
Take a sheet of paper and draw a line down the middle. ☊ middle ☊
I should have finished by the middle of the week. ☊ middle ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
They had to leave at midnight. ☊ midnight ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
He said he might come tomorrow. ☊ might ☊
I thought we might go to the zoo on Saturday. ☊ might ☊
I still have a million things to do. ☊ million ☊
Keep your mind on your work! ☊ mind ☊
The lecture dragged on and my mind wandered. ☊ mind ☊
She had a lively and enquiring mind. ☊ mind ☊
He had the body of a man and the mind of a child. ☊ mind ☊
insights into the criminal mind ☊ mind ☊
mind sth: Mind (= Don't fall on) that step! ☊ mind ☊
I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
the recommended intake of vitamins and minerals ☊ mineral ☊
As an absolute minimum, you should spend two hours in the evening studying. ☊ minimum ☊
Women played a relatively minor role in the organization. ☊ minor ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
I'll be back in a few minutes. ☊ minute ☊
Just minutes into the second half of the game Robinson scored his second goal. ☊ minute ☊
Don't miss next week's issue! ☊ miss ☊
She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed. ☊ miss ☊
They still hoped to find their missing son. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
Oil and water do not mix. ☊ mix ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. ☊ mix ☊
Children and fireworks don't mix. ☊ mix ☊
The town offers a fascinating mix of old and new. ☊ mix ☊
a pair of wool mix socks (= made of wool and other materials) ☊ mix ☊
I still have mixed feelings about going to Brazil (= I am not sure what to think). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Add the eggs to the mixture and beat well. ☊ mixture ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers. ☊ modern ☊
Mom and Dad ☊ mom ☊
We're busy at the moment (= now). ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
Are you busy next Monday? ☊ Monday ☊
Do we still have Monday's paper? ☊ Monday ☊
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. ☊ Monday ☊
I always do yoga on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
He was born on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
I went to Paris on Thursday, and came back the following Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet on Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
to borrow/save/spend/earn money ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
We're moving house next month. ☊ month ☊
Prices continue to rise month after month (= over a period of several months). ☊ month ☊
several months later ☊ month ☊
He visits Paris once or twice a month. ☊ month ☊
It will be months before we get the results. ☊ month ☊
She's in a good mood today (= happy and friendly). ☊ mood ☊
He's always in a bad mood (= unhappy, or angry and impatient). ☊ mood ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
I had no complaints and no more (= neither) did Tom. ☊ more ☊
A talented artist, he was, moreover, a writer of some note. ☊ moreover ☊
They left for Spain early this morning. ☊ morning ☊
See you tomorrow morning. ☊ morning ☊
I prefer coffee in the morning. ☊ morning ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
We got the news on the morning of the wedding. ☊ morning ☊
He died in the early hours of Sunday morning. ☊ morning ☊
I'll give you a call in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
It must have happened at about five o'clock in the morning. ☊ in the morning ☊
There are thousands of verbs in English and most (of them) are regular. ☊ most ☊
We're mostly out on Sundays. ☊ mostly ☊
I want to buy a present for my mother and father. ☊ mother ☊
the relationship between mother and baby ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
Do not alight while the train is still in motion (= moving). ☊ motion ☊
He mounted his horse and rode away. ☊ mount ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
The death toll continues to mount. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
There is still snow on the mountain tops. ☊ mountain ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
The creature was foaming at the mouth. ☊ mouth ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
We don't like it here so we've decided to move. ☊ move ☊
We moved house last week. ☊ move ☊
I'm being moved to the New York office. ☊ move ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
Don't move—stay perfectly still. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
Our new neighbours moved in yesterday. ☊ move in, move into sth ☊
the Romantic movement (= for example in literature) ☊ movement ☊
laws to allow free movement of goods and services ☊ movement ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
Mr and Mrs Brown ☊ Mr ☊
Mr and Mrs Hill ☊ Mrs ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
multiply A and B (together): Multiply 2 and 6 together and you get 12. ☊ multiply ☊
Our problems have multiplied since last year. ☊ multiply ☊
A lot of mums and dads have the same worries. ☊ mum ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
Cars must not park in front of the entrance (= it is not allowed). ☊ must ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. ☊ mysterious ☊
Their motives remain a mystery. ☊ mystery ☊
She hammered the nail in. ☊ nail ☊
naked shoulders ☊ naked ☊
They found him half naked and bleeding to death. ☊ naked ☊
Please write your full name and address below. ☊ name ☊
narrow shoulders/hips ☊ narrow ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
The road soon became narrower and steeper. ☊ narrow ☊
national and local newspapers ☊ national ☊
national and international news ☊ national ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
He thought social inequality was all part of the natural order of things. ☊ natural ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
wildlife in its natural habitat ☊ natural ☊
a naturally gifted athlete ☊ naturally ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
the British and German navies ☊ navy ☊
Visitors came from near and far. ☊ near ☊
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. ☊ near ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
Try and be neater! ☊ neat ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
He tied a scarf around his neck. ☊ neck ☊
He broke his neck in the fall. ☊ neck ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. ☊ need ☊
a needle and thread ☊ needle ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
He didn't remember and neither did I. ☊ neither ☊
I hadn't been to New York before and neither had Jane. ☊ neither ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
By the end of the meal her nerves were completely frayed. ☊ nerve ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Someone might find out, and that would never do (= that is not acceptable). ☊ never ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
I am new to the town. ☊ new ☊
Let me show you my new dress. ☊ new ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids. ☊ next ☊
nice about sth: I complained to the manager and he was very nice about it. ☊ nice ☊
'Do you want to come, too?' 'Yes, that would be nice.' ☊ nice ☊
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
Everyone arrived nice and early. ☊ nice ☊
These animals only come out at night. ☊ night ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
The accident happened on Friday night. ☊ night ☊
on the night of 10 January/January 10 ☊ night ☊
What is he doing calling at this time of night? ☊ night ☊
Let's go out on Saturday night. ☊ night ☊
She doesn't like to walk home late at night. ☊ night ☊
I saw her in town the other night (= a few nights ago). ☊ night ☊
I'm working late tomorrow night. ☊ night ☊
When Dan cooks dinner he always goes the whole nine yards, with three courses and a choice of dessert. ☊ the whole nine yards ☊
No! Don't touch it! It's hot. ☊ no ☊
It was no easy matter (= it was difficult). ☊ no ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter. ☊ nor ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
People who commit such crimes aren't normal. ☊ normal ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
He played the first few notes of the tune. ☊ note ☊
We only exchange notes and traveller's cheques. ☊ note ☊
note (that)...: Please note (that) the office will be closed on Monday. ☊ note ☊
note how, where, etc...: Note how these animals sometimes walk with their tails up in the air. ☊ note ☊
It cost us nothing to go in. ☊ nothing ☊
We did nothing at the weekend. ☊ nothing ☊
You are welcome to come and stay as long as you give us plenty of notice. ☊ notice ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
It was Susan who brought the problem to my notice (= told me about it). ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
notice sb/sth do sth: I noticed them come in. ☊ notice ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
Now come and sit down. ☊ now ☊
Every now and again she checked to see if he was still asleep. ☊ (every) now and again/then ☊
Huge numbers of (= very many) animals have died. ☊ number ☊
A number of (= some) problems have arisen. ☊ number ☊
He dialled the number, then changed his mind and hung up. ☊ number ☊
Think of a number and multiply it by two. ☊ number ☊
nuts and raisins ☊ nut ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
'Sit down!' Meekly, she obeyed. ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
Her sole object in life is to become a travel writer. ☊ object ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
These figures give a reliable and objective indicator of changing trends in people's lifestyles. ☊ objective ☊
Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behaviour. ☊ observation ☊
He began by making a few general observations about the report. ☊ observation ☊
All the characters in the novel are closely observed (= seem like people in real life). ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
The patients were observed over a period of several months. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
To obtain the overall score, add up the totals in each column. ☊ obtain ☊
There's no obvious solution to the problem. ☊ obvious ☊
Diet and exercise are obviously important. ☊ obviously ☊
on this/that occasion ☊ occasion ☊
On one occasion, she called me in the middle of the night. ☊ occasion ☊
He was presented with the watch on the occasion of his retirement. ☊ occasion ☊
He occupies an office on the 12th floor. ☊ occupy ☊
Problems at work continued to occupy his mind for some time. ☊ occupy ☊
occupy sb/sth/yourself with sb/sth: She occupied herself with routine office tasks. ☊ occupy ☊
The plane hit the ocean several miles offshore. ☊ ocean ☊
Our beach house is just a couple of miles from the ocean. ☊ ocean ☊
He left between five and six o'clock. ☊ o'clock ☊
at/after/before eleven o'clock ☊ o'clock ☊
1, 3, 5 and 7 are odd numbers. ☊ odd ☊
the role of the teacher ☊ of ☊
the issue of housing ☊ of ☊
a few of the problems ☊ of ☊
at a quarter of eleven tonight (= 10.45 p.m.) ☊ of ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
I've got three days off next week. ☊ off ☊
The weather was so bad we'd have been better off staying at home. ☊ be better/worse off (doing sth) ☊
They were still 100 metres off the summit. ☊ off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
to seek/run for office ☊ office ☊
to stand for office ☊ office ☊
the office of treasurer ☊ office ☊
The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town. ☊ office ☊
Are you going to the office today? ☊ office ☊
an office job ☊ office ☊
office workers ☊ office ☊
Some people have to share an office. ☊ office ☊
Come into my office. ☊ office ☊
the local tourist office ☊ office ☊
a ticket office ☊ office ☊
The matter was passed on to me, as your commanding officer. ☊ officer ☊
Yes, officer, I saw what happened. ☊ officer ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
It is not often that you get such an opportunity. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
His success depended, as so often happens, on things entirely outside his control. ☊ often ☊
'I saw Ben yesterday.' 'Oh yes, how is he?' ☊ oh ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
vegetable oils ☊ oil ☊
OK, so I was wrong. I'm sorry. ☊ OK ☊
Whatever you decide, it's okay by me. ☊ OK ☊
Old and Middle English ☊ old ☊
The baby was only a few hours old. ☊ old ☊
My parents are old-fashioned about relationships and marriage. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
She wants to be an old-fashioned mother, staying at home and looking after the children. ☊ old-fashioned ☊
There's a mark on your skirt. ☊ on ☊
He had been hit on the head. ☊ on ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
He came on Sunday. ☊ on ☊
We meet on Tuesdays. ☊ on ☊
on May the first/the first of May ☊ on ☊
on the evening of May the first ☊ on ☊
on your birthday ☊ on ☊
to be on the committee/staff/jury/panel ☊ on ☊
He lived on a diet of junk food. ☊ on ☊
There was a war on at the time. ☊ on ☊
The game is still on (= it has not been cancelled). ☊ on ☊
I don't think we've got anything on this weekend. ☊ on ☊
The bus stopped and four people got on. ☊ on ☊
They hurried on to the plane. ☊ on ☊
We've had one or two problems—nothing serious. ☊ one or two ☊
I'd like an ice cream. Are you having one, too? ☊ one ☊
She was wearing her new dress, the red one. ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Children are admitted only if accompanied by an adult. ☊ only ☊
She's only 21 and she runs her own business. ☊ only ☊
It only took a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
It took only a few seconds. ☊ only ☊
If you do that, it will only make matters worse. ☊ only ☊
an open quarrel ☊ open ☊
Is the offer still open? ☊ open ☊
Is the museum open on Sundays? ☊ open ☊
The new store will be open in the spring. ☊ open ☊
a city with a lot of parks and open spaces ☊ open ☊
The bag burst open and everything fell out. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ open ☊
Troops opened fire on (= started shooting) the crowds. ☊ open ☊
The new hospital opens on July 1st. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
He opened the letter and read it. ☊ open ☊
She opened her bag and took out her passport. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
She laid the book flat and opened it up. ☊ open sth up ☊
the opening of the Olympic Games ☊ opening ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
Opinion is divided (= people disagree) on the issue. ☊ opinion ☊
Which is the better is a matter of opinion (= people have different opinions about it). ☊ opinion ☊
He threw all those that opposed him into prison. ☊ oppose ☊
She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. ☊ opposed ☊
Our views are diametrically opposed on this issue. ☊ opposed ☊
It is time for opposing factions to unite and work towards a common goal. ☊ opposing ☊
I watched them leave and then drove off in the opposite direction. ☊ opposite ☊
Liverpool couldn't match the opposition in the final and lost 2-0. ☊ opposition ☊
We found ourselves in opposition to several colleagues on this issue. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
The course offers options in design and computing. ☊ option ☊
At the moment I'm keeping my options open and applying for as many different jobs as possible. ☊ keep/leave your options open ☊
'Who said so?' 'Oh, somebody or other. I can't remember who it was.' ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
purples and reds and deep shining oranges ☊ orange ☊
yellow and orange flames ☊ orange ☊
an order for steak and fries ☊ order ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
I'm under orders not to let anyone in. ☊ order ☊
Let's take the problems in a different order. ☊ order ☊
Get your ideas into some sort of order before beginning to write. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
order (sth): I ordered a beer and a sandwich. ☊ order ☊
order (sb) + speech: 'Sit down and be quiet,' she ordered. ☊ order ☊
ordinary people like you and me ☊ ordinary ☊
I'll invite people if you can organize food and drinks. ☊ organize ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
a well-organized office ☊ organized ☊
The origin of the word remains obscure. ☊ origin ☊
The room still has many of its original features. ☊ original ☊
The original intention was to record about 80 speakers, divided equally between males and females. ☊ original ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there. ☊ other ☊
Two buildings were destroyed and many others damaged in the blast. ☊ other ☊
One son went to live in Australia and the other one was killed in a car crash. ☊ other ☊
He raised one arm and then the other. ☊ other ☊
He crashed into a car coming the other way. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
I saw Jack the other day. ☊ the other day/morning/evening/week ☊
'Ought I to write to say thank you?' 'Yes, I think you ought (to).' ☊ ought to ☊
And now, over to our Rome correspondent... ☊ our ☊
Let's just relax and enjoy ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
She shook the bag and some coins fell out. ☊ out ☊
He opened the box and out jumped a frog. ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
Try and stay out of trouble. ☊ out ☊
It was an awful job and I'm glad to be out of it. ☊ out ☊
He gets out of the army in a few weeks. ☊ out ☊
They'll be out (= of prison) on bail in no time. ☊ out ☊
Brown goes on to the semi-finals but Lee is out. ☊ out ☊
The seeds may be sown outdoors in the spring. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
They saw the huge building outlined against the sky. ☊ outline ☊
I didn't go into the temple—I only saw it from the outside. ☊ outside ☊
We plan to use an outside firm of consultants. ☊ outside ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
The matter is outside my area of responsibility. ☊ outside ☊
Go outside and see if it's raining. ☊ outside ☊
The car skidded off the road and rolled over and over. ☊ over ☊
I stopped and crossed over. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
The car had toppled over the cliff. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
There will be winners in each of three age groups, and one overall winner. ☊ overall ☊
The company will invest $1.6m overall in new equipment. ☊ overall ☊
She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. ☊ overcome ☊
The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth: She still owes her father £3 000. ☊ owe ☊
I'm still owed three days' leave. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth (to sb) (for sth): She still owes £3 000 to her father ☊ owe ☊
Our children are grown up and have children of their own. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
I'm still waiting for someone to own up to the breakages. ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
Why don't you just own up and hope she forgives you? ☊ own up (to sth/to doing sth) ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
Rumours of corruption and scandal gathered pace (= increased in number). ☊ pace ☊
pack sth: I haven't packed my suitcase yet. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a few things into a bag. ☊ pack ☊
The pottery was packed in boxes and shipped to the US. ☊ pack ☊
We package our products in recyclable materials. ☊ package ☊
You get more aches and pains as you get older. ☊ pain ☊
the pleasures and pains of growing old ☊ pain ☊
a life full of pain and suffering ☊ pain ☊
Is your back still painful? ☊ painful ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
He took a painful blow on the shoulder. ☊ painful ☊
Applying for jobs can be a long and painful process. ☊ painful ☊
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. ☊ paint ☊
He works as a painter and decorator. ☊ painter ☊
Her hobbies include music and painting. ☊ painting ☊
painting and decorating ☊ painting ☊
a pair of trousers/pants/jeans, etc. ☊ pair ☊
The ordeal left her looking pale and drawn. ☊ pale ☊
pots and pans ☊ pan ☊
an advisory panel ☊ panel ☊
His desk was covered with books and papers. ☊ paper ☊
She wrote her name and address on a slip (= a small piece) of paper. ☊ paper ☊
This journal is available in paper and electronic form. ☊ paper ☊
parallel to/with sth: The road and the canal are parallel to each other. ☊ parallel ☊
He's still living with his parents. ☊ parent ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
a wildlife park ☊ park ☊
The issue was debated in Parliament. ☊ parliament ☊
to be elected to Parliament ☊ parliament ☊
The final part will be shown next Sunday evening. ☊ part ☊
Come and visit us if you're ever in our part of the world. ☊ part ☊
How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? ☊ take part (in sth) ☊
We must pay particular attention to this point. ☊ particular ☊
Come to the New Year disco and bring your partner! ☊ partner ☊
to be in/to go into partnership ☊ partnership ☊
partnership between A and B: a partnership between the United States and Europe ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
Six months passed and we still had no news of them. ☊ pass ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
His mother passed away last year. ☊ pass away ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
We were passing through, so we thought we'd come and say hello. ☊ pass through... ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks. ☊ past ☊
past and present students of the college ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
He hurried past them without stopping. ☊ past ☊
A week went past and nothing had changed. ☊ past ☊
He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle. ☊ path ☊
She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
It takes time and patience to photograph wildlife. ☊ patience ☊
You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm finished. ☊ patient ☊
a pattern of diamonds and squares ☊ pattern ☊
a shirt with a floral pattern ☊ pattern ☊
She bought a dress pattern and some material. ☊ pattern ☊
I paused at the door and looked back. ☊ pause ☊
She paused the DVD and went to answer the phone. ☊ pause ☊
pay sb sth: He still hasn't paid me the money he owes me. ☊ pay ☊
I'll pay you back next week. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
You can pay back the loan over a period of three years. ☊ pay sb back (sth), pay sth back (to sb) ☊
war and peace ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
She lay back and enjoyed the peace of the summer evening. ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. ☊ peak ☊
pen and ink ☊ pen ☊
I'll get a pencil and paper. ☊ pencil ☊
We've pencilled in a meeting for Tuesday afternoon. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
Shall I pencil you in for Friday? (= for a meeting) ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
He had a few pennies in his pocket. ☊ penny ☊
He was pensioned off and his job given to a younger man. ☊ pension sb off ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
Season with salt and pepper ☊ pepper ☊
Well I'm sorry—but nobody's perfect (= used when sb has criticized you). ☊ perfect ☊
She performs an important role in our organization. ☊ perform ☊
Profits continue to grow, with strong performances in South America and the Far East. ☊ performance ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
a permanent fixture (= a person or an object that is always in a particular place) ☊ permanent ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
With your permission, I'd like to say a few words. ☊ permission ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
permit sth: The password permits access to all files on the hard disk. ☊ permit ☊
The length of the report does not permit a detailed discussion of the problems. ☊ permit ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
persuade sb: Please try and persuade her. ☊ persuade ☊
persuade sb of sth: I am still not fully persuaded of the plan's merits. ☊ persuade ☊
a pet dog/hamster, etc. ☊ pet ☊
a family/domestic pet ☊ pet ☊
pet food ☊ pet ☊
a pet shop (= where animals are sold as pets) ☊ pet ☊
The phone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ phone ☊
a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer ☊ photographer ☊
Her hobbies include hiking and photography. ☊ photography ☊
The attraction between them is purely physical. ☊ physical ☊
There does not seem to be any physical explanation for what they saw. ☊ physical ☊
physical laws ☊ physical ☊
the physical world/universe/environment ☊ physical ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
Is there any physical evidence to suggest that a crime has been committed? ☊ physical ☊
The ordeal has affected both her mental and physical health. ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
mentally and physically handicapped ☊ physically ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
It's physically impossible to finish by the end of the week. ☊ physically ☊
a degree in physics ☊ physics ☊
particle/nuclear/theoretical physics ☊ physics ☊
the laws of physics ☊ physics ☊
a school physics department ☊ physics ☊
to study the physics of the electron ☊ physics ☊
a sonata for violin and piano ☊ piano ☊
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. ☊ piano ☊
pick sth: to pick your nose (= put your finger inside your nose to remove dried mucus ) ☊ pick ☊
She went over to the crying child and picked her up. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The children were drawing pictures of their pets. ☊ picture ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
He's worried the business will fall to pieces without him. ☊ fall to pieces ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
pile sth up: Snow was piled up against the door. ☊ pile ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
Work always piles up at the end of the year. ☊ pile up ☊
Problems were beginning to pile up. ☊ pile up ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
Pin all the pieces of material together. ☊ pin ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
hot and cold water pipes ☊ pipe ☊
Insulation may reduce the danger of pipes bursting in winter. ☊ pipe ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
The rugby tour was a disaster both on and off the pitch. ☊ pitch ☊
I took pity on her and lent her the money. ☊ pity ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
Come and sit here—I've saved you a place. ☊ place ☊
I used to live in York and I'm still fond of the place. ☊ place ☊
churches and other places of worship ☊ place ☊
The receiver had already clicked into place. ☊ in place ☊
The film festival takes place in October. ☊ take place ☊
We may never discover what took place that night. ☊ take place ☊
She couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
Great emphasis is placed on education. ☊ place ☊
He placed his hand on her shoulder. ☊ place ☊
It was a rip-off, plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
a plain but elegant dress ☊ plain ☊
The interior of the church was plain and simple. ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
plan (to do sth): There are no plans to build new offices. ☊ plan ☊
plan sth: We're planning a trip to France in the spring—are you interested? ☊ plan ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
the animal and plant life of the area ☊ plant ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
The train drew into the platform. ☊ platform ☊
play sb: France are playing Wales tomorrow. ☊ play ☊
play against sb: France are playing against Wales on Saturday. ☊ play ☊
There's a time to work and a time to play. ☊ play ☊
to put on (= perform) a play ☊ play ☊
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' ☊ please ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
'May I sit here?' 'Yes, with pleasure.' ☊ with pleasure ☊
a conventional plot about love and marriage ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
I've got too much on at work. Plus my father is not well. ☊ plus ☊
The appointment is at 3 p.m. ☊ p.m. ☊
The climber was at/on the point of death when they found him. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
'He's been married before.' 'That's beside the point ' (= not important). ☊ point ☊
She made several interesting points in the article. ☊ point ☊
I take your point (= understand and accept what you are saying). ☊ point ☊
The telescope was pointing in the wrong direction. ☊ point ☊
He pointed the gun at her head. ☊ point ☊
A hundred camera lenses were being pointed at her. ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
'That's my mother,' she said, pointing at a photo on the wall. ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
I'll point him out to you next time he comes in. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
I give it a polish now and again. ☊ polish ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
I don't want to get involved in office politics. ☊ politics ☊
It was raining heavily and visibility was poor. ☊ poor ☊
a poor judge of character ☊ poor ☊
rock, pop and soul ☊ pop ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
I'm not very popular with my parents (= they are annoyed with me) at the moment. ☊ popular ☊
'Our dog got into the neighbour's garden again!' 'You'll be popular.' ☊ popular ☊
popular music/culture/fiction ☊ popular ☊
Popular opinion was divided on the issue. ☊ popular ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
The task poses no special problems. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
We must take positive steps to deal with the problem. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid this is the only suitcase I possess. ☊ possess ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
Is it OK if I post the cheque to you next week? ☊ post ☊
post sb sth: Is it OK if I post you the cheque next week? ☊ post ☊
pots and pans ☊ pot ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta. ☊ pour ☊
She poured boiling water down the sink. ☊ pour ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Light poured in. ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
A wide range of cleaning fluids and powders is available. ☊ powder ☊
a rich and powerful man ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful telescope ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful athlete ☊ powerful ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
Let's be practical and work out the cost first. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
It was difficult to find a practical solution to the problem. ☊ practical ☊
practical advice/help/support ☊ practical ☊
practical problems ☊ practical ☊
a review of pay and working practices ☊ practice ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
the theory and practice of teaching ☊ practice ☊
She's determined to put her new ideas into practice. ☊ practice ☊
The team is practicing for their big game on Friday. ☊ practice ☊
practise doing sth: Practise reversing the car into the garage. ☊ practise ☊
Do you still practise your religion? ☊ practise ☊
There are over 50 000 solicitors practising in England and Wales. ☊ practise ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
This figure is predicted to rise to one billion by the year 2015. ☊ predict ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
I was pregnant with our third child at the time. ☊ pregnant ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
No athlete would dream of entering a big race without adequate preparation. ☊ preparation ☊
preparation (to do sth): We made preparations to move to new offices. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself to do sth: The troops prepared themselves to go into battle. ☊ prepare ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
Members will be admitted on presentation of a membership card. ☊ presentation ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
Wax polish preserves wood and leather. ☊ preserve ☊
President Obama is due to visit the country next month. ☊ president ☊
She travels extensively in her role as President for the Save the Children Fund. ☊ president ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
the music/sporting press (= newspapers and magazines about music/sport) ☊ press ☊
the freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
press sth/sb/yourself against sth: She pressed her face against the window. ☊ press ☊
press sth to sth: He pressed a handkerchief to his nose. ☊ press ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Press here to open. ☊ press ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The disease is still in its primary stage. ☊ primary ☊
Stick to your principles and tell him you won't do it. ☊ principle ☊
She refuses to allow her family to help her as a matter of principle. ☊ principle ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
Click on the icon when you want to print. ☊ print ☊
production and printing costs ☊ printing ☊
This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent. ☊ prior ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
the problem of overcrowding in prisons ☊ prison ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
She is afraid to go out and has become a virtual prisoner in her own home. ☊ prisoner ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs. ☊ probably ☊
big/major/serious problems ☊ problem ☊
health/family, etc. problems ☊ problem ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
to address/tackle/solve a problem ☊ problem ☊
the problem of drug abuse ☊ problem ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Let me know if you have any problems. ☊ problem ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
The problem first arose in 2008. ☊ problem ☊
Unemployment is a very real problem for graduates now. ☊ problem ☊
It's a nice table! The only problem is (that) it's too big for our room. ☊ problem ☊
Stop worrying about their marriage—it isn't your problem. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
'Can I pay by credit card?' 'Yes, no problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
'Thanks for the ride.' 'No problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
The procedure for logging on to the network usually involves a password. ☊ procedure ☊
We're not sure whether we still want to proceed with the sale. ☊ proceed ☊
a consultation process ☊ process ☊
Coming off the drug was a long and painful (= difficult) process for him. ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
She produced a delicious meal out of a few leftovers. ☊ produce ☊
Our cat produced kittens last week. ☊ produce ☊
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. ☊ produce ☊
Hollywood screenwriters, actors and producers ☊ producer ☊
investment in product development ☊ product ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
Production of the new aircraft will start next year. ☊ production ☊
to enter/go into/join a profession ☊ profession ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
Net profit (= after you have paid costs and tax) was up 16.1%. ☊ profit ☊
The agency is voluntary and not run for profit. ☊ profit ☊
Load the program into the computer. ☊ program ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
Did you see that programme on India last night? ☊ programme ☊
The final section of road is programmed for completion next month. ☊ programme ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March. ☊ project ☊
promise (to do sth): The college principal promised to look into the matter. ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sb: She worked hard and was soon promoted. ☊ promote ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
Eat some proper food, not just toast and jam! ☊ proper ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal to do sth: a proposal to build more office accommodation ☊ proposal ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
They were a proud and independent people. ☊ proud ☊
His lack of experience may prove a problem in a crisis. ☊ prove ☊
What are you trying to prove? ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
prove what, how, etc...: This just proves what I have been saying for some time. ☊ prove ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
She entered public life (= started a job in which she became known to the public) at the age of 25. ☊ public ☊
The painting will be put on public display next week. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
The first edition was published in 2007. ☊ publish ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adj.: John pulled himself free and ran off. ☊ pull ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ pull ☊
He pulled a gun on me (= took out a gun and aimed it at me). ☊ pull ☊
She took his arm and pulled him along. ☊ pull ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
She saw the ambulance coming up behind her and pulled over. ☊ pull over ☊
Stop crying and pull yourself together! ☊ pull yourself together ☊
The tides depend on the pull of the moon. ☊ pull ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
punch sb/sth: He was kicked and punched as he lay on the ground. ☊ punch ☊
He was punching the air in triumph. ☊ punch ☊
punch sb/sth in/on sth: She punched him on the nose. ☊ punch ☊
a punch in the face ☊ punch ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
The air was sweet and pure. ☊ pure ☊
pure gold/silk, etc. ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
She took the job purely and simply for the money. ☊ purely ☊
We have decided not to pursue the matter. ☊ pursue ☊
push sb (into sth/into doing sth): My teacher pushed me into entering the competition. ☊ push ☊
This development could push the country into recession. ☊ push ☊
We pushed and pushed but the piano wouldn't move. ☊ push ☊
You push and I'll pull. ☊ push ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
He pushed his chair back and stood up. ☊ push ☊
She pushed her face towards him. ☊ push ☊
People were pushing and shoving to get to the front. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
The push for reform started in 2007. ☊ push ☊
The firm has begun a major push into the European market. ☊ push ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Can you help me put this letter into good English, please? ☊ put ☊
I was put in charge of the office. ☊ put ☊
The incident put her in a bad mood. ☊ put ☊
Put yourself in my position. What would you have done? ☊ put ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
Don't go putting yourself at risk. ☊ put ☊
It was time to put their suggestion into practice. ☊ put ☊
This new injury will put him out of action for several weeks. ☊ put ☊
Friday at 11? I'll put it in my diary. ☊ put ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
Did you put sugar in my coffee? ☊ put ☊
He put his fist through a glass door. ☊ put ☊
Her family put her into a nursing home. ☊ put ☊
He must have put on several kilos. ☊ put sth on ☊
The meeting has been put back to next week. ☊ put sth back ☊
put doing sth: He keeps putting off going to the dentist. ☊ put sth off ☊
academic/educational/professional/vocational qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
contemporary writers of quality ☊ quality ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
personal qualities such as honesty and generosity ☊ quality ☊
The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. ☊ quantity ☊
The programme lasted an hour and a quarter. ☊ quarter ☊
Cut the apple into quarters. ☊ quarter ☊
kings and queens ☊ queen ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Let's look at the question of security. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
The future of public transport is not in question. ☊ in question ☊
It's merely a question of time before the business collapses. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
She was arrested and questioned about the fire. ☊ question ☊
These cakes are very quick and easy to make. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
The last few weeks have gone quickly (= the time seems to have passed quickly). ☊ quickly ☊
a quieter, more efficient engine ☊ quiet ☊
He went very quiet (= did not say much) so I knew he was upset. ☊ quiet ☊
Business is usually quieter at this time of year. ☊ quiet ☊
She was quiet and shy. ☊ quiet ☊
I spent a few hours quietly relaxing. ☊ quietly ☊
This is quite a different problem. ☊ quite ☊
Quite apart from all the work, he had financial problems. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
quote sth (from sb/sth): He quoted a passage from the minister's speech. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
She said, and I quote, 'Life is meaningless without love.' ☊ quote ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. ☊ race ☊
one of the racing world's most popular characters ☊ racing ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
Did you hear the interview with him on the radio? ☊ radio ☊
She leaned on the ship's rail and gazed out to sea. ☊ rail ☊
This town got a lot bigger when the railroad came in the 1860s. ☊ railroad ☊
The railway is still under construction. ☊ railway ☊
There will be rain in all parts tomorrow. ☊ rain ☊
Rain is forecast for the weekend. ☊ rain ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
to raise a loan ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
She raised the gun and fired. ☊ raise ☊
The cat stayed well out of range of the children. ☊ out of range (of sth) ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
a rare breed/plant ☊ rare ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
In the end he had to walk—or rather run—to the office. ☊ rather ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
reach sth + adv./prep.: He reached out his hand to touch her. ☊ reach ☊
His parents have not yet reached retirement age. ☊ reach ☊
I nudged her but she didn't react. ☊ react ☊
She's still learning to read. ☊ read ☊
Some children can read and write before they go to school. ☊ read ☊
I'm going to go to bed and read. ☊ read ☊
reading matter/material ☊ reading ☊
My hobbies include reading and painting. ☊ reading ☊
I was twenty years old and ready for anything. ☊ ready ☊
Volunteers were ready and waiting to pack the food in boxes. ☊ ready ☊
The new building should be ready by 2015. ☊ ready ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
The growth of violent crime is a very real problem. ☊ real ☊
The paperless office is still far from being a reality. ☊ reality ☊
In reality, human beings and dinosaurs never lived on earth at the same time. ☊ in reality ☊
They are not really my aunt and uncle. ☊ really ☊
I really and truly am in love this time. ☊ really ☊
'We're going to Japan next month.' 'Oh, really?' ☊ really ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
front and rear windows ☊ rear ☊
the rear entrance of the building ☊ rear ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
'Why did she do that?' 'She must have her reasons ' (= secret reasons which she does not want to tell). ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
the conflict between faith and reason ☊ reason ☊
He's looking for a job and he's willing to do anything within reason. ☊ reason ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
+ speech: 'It was on a Thursday in March,' he recalled. ☊ recall ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
the automatic recognition of handwriting and printed text by computer ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sth as sth: Drugs were not recognized as a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth to be/have sth: Drugs were not recognized to be a problem then. ☊ recognize ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
a recording of English music for clarinet and orchestra ☊ recording ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: It took her a few minutes to recover consciousness. ☊ recover ☊
He's still recovering from his operation. ☊ recover ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
the reds and browns of the woods in the fall (= of the leaves) ☊ red ☊
The skirt was reduced to £10 in the sale. ☊ reduce ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
I promised not to refer to the matter again. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
We will take up references after the interview. ☊ reference ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
When the sun's rays hit the earth, a lot of the heat is reflected back into space. ☊ reflect ☊
This material absorbs the sound, and doesn't reflect it. ☊ reflect ☊
His music reflects his interest in African culture. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect that...: On the way home he reflected that the interview had gone well. ☊ reflect ☊
reflect how, what, etc...: She reflected how different it could have been. ☊ reflect ☊
refusal to do sth: His refusal to discuss the matter is very annoying. ☊ refusal ☊
refuse to do sth: He flatly refused to discuss the matter. ☊ refuse ☊
She refused to accept that there was a problem. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
Children no longer have proper regard for their parents and teachers. ☊ regard ☊
Call me if you have any problems regarding your work. ☊ regarding ☊
the conflict between regional and national interests ☊ regional ☊
a parish register (= of births, marriages and deaths) ☊ register ☊
Could you sign the hotel register please, sir? ☊ register ☊
He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. ☊ regular ☊
too many rules and regulations ☊ regulation ☊
Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled. ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
These problems are closely related. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
teacher-pupil relations ☊ relation ☊
relation (between A and B): We seek to improve relations between our two countries. ☊ relation ☊
relation between A and B: the relation between rainfall and crop yields ☊ relation ☊
I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter. ☊ relation ☊
a party for friends and relations ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
relationship (between A and B): the relationship between mental and physical health ☊ relationship ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
her friends and relatives ☊ relative ☊
Just relax and enjoy the movie. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
The new software is planned for release in April. ☊ release ☊
The movie goes on general release (= will be widely shown in cinemas/movie theaters) next week. ☊ release ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
a few moments of light relief in an otherwise dull performance ☊ relief ☊
relief from sth: The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life. ☊ relief ☊
Is there always a conflict between science and religion? ☊ religion ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
You should rely on your own judgement. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely to do sth: You can rely on me to keep your secret. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
He can't be relied on to tell the truth. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Despite threats of strike action, the management remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Only about half of the original workforce remains. ☊ remain ☊
It remains to be seen (= it will only be known later) whether you are right. ☊ remain ☊
There remained one significant problem. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
They remained in Mexico until June. ☊ remain ☊
The plane remained on the ground. ☊ remain ☊
She left, but I remained behind. ☊ remain ☊
He still remembered her as the lively teenager he'd known years before. ☊ remember ☊
I vaguely remember hearing him come in. ☊ remember ☊
remember sb/sth doing sth: I can still vividly remember my grandfather teaching me to play cards. ☊ remember ☊
You remind me of your father when you say that. ☊ remind sb of sb/sth ☊
There is still a remote chance that they will find her alive. ☊ remote ☊
remove sth/sb from sth/sb: He removed his hand from her shoulder. ☊ remove ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
She removed her glasses and rubbed her eyes. ☊ remove ☊
to remove problems/obstacles/objections ☊ remove ☊
We rented a car for the week and explored the area. ☊ rent ☊
Shall we rent a movie this evening? ☊ rent ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
Lift and lower the right leg 20 times. Repeat with the left leg. ☊ repeat ☊
repeated absences from work ☊ repeated ☊
The victim had been stabbed repeatedly in the chest. ☊ repeatedly ☊
replace sb/sth with/by sb/sth: It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report (that)...: Employers reported that graduates were deficient in writing and problem-solving skills. ☊ report ☊
report what, how, etc...: She failed to report what had occurred. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
The map represents Italy in the 12th century. ☊ represent ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
What is the minimum entrance requirement for this course? ☊ requirement ☊
research (into/on sth/sb): He has carried out extensive research into renewable energy sources. ☊ research ☊
Research on animals has led to some important medical advances. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
research sth: to research a problem/topic/market ☊ research ☊
She's in New York researching her new book (= finding facts and information to put in it). ☊ research ☊
I'll call the restaurant and make a reservation. ☊ reservation ☊
a wildlife reserve ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
to resolve an issue/a dispute/a conflict/a crisis ☊ resolve ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Be patient and the situation may resolve itself. ☊ resolve ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
They instilled in their children a respect for Welsh tradition and culture. ☊ respect ☊
a much loved and highly respected teacher ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth for sth: She had always been honest with me, and I respect her for that. ☊ respect ☊
respond that...: When asked about the company's future, the director responded that he remained optimistic. ☊ respond ☊
You can rely on him to respond to a challenge. ☊ respond ☊
We sent out over 1 000 letters but the response rate has been low (= few people replied). ☊ response ☊
parental rights and responsibilities ☊ responsibility ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
Clare has a mature and responsible attitude to work. ☊ responsible ☊
He is mentally ill and cannot be held responsible for his actions. ☊ responsible ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
Take what you want and throw the rest away. ☊ rest ☊
rest sth + adv./prep.: Rest your head on my shoulder. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
Such kindness restores your faith in human nature (= makes you believe most people are kind). ☊ restore ☊
The long skirt restricted her movements. ☊ restrict ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
He made one big mistake, and, as a result, lost his job. ☊ result ☊
The house retains much of its original charm. ☊ retain ☊
She has a good memory and finds it easy to retain facts. ☊ retain ☊
He is retiring next year after 30 years with the company. ☊ retire ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
The doctor may allow her to return to work next week. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
Put the car in/into reverse. ☊ reverse ☊
This problem is the reverse of the previous one. ☊ reverse ☊
His parole application is up for review next week. ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
to review your failures and triumphs ☊ review ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
reward sb with sth: She started singing to the baby and was rewarded with a smile. ☊ reward ☊
The area is rich in wildlife. ☊ rich ☊
the region's rich history and culture ☊ rich ☊
She leads a rich and varied life. ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
The problem is getting rid of nuclear waste. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
We managed to get a ride into town when we missed the bus. ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
horses and their riders ☊ rider ☊
They ate and drank a ridiculous amount. ☊ ridiculous ☊
If only I could have helped put matters right. ☊ right ☊
'David, isn't it?' 'Yes, that's right.' ☊ right ☊
His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came). ☊ right ☊
'It's not easy.' 'Yeah, you're right.' ☊ right ☊
Turn right at the end of the street. ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so. ☊ rightly ☊
The next competitor rode into the ring. ☊ ring ☊
a gold ring ☊ ring ☊
The church bells rang. ☊ ring ☊
The doorbell rang loudly. ☊ ring ☊
I'll ask Simon to ring you back when he gets in. ☊ ring back, ring sb back ☊
He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell. ☊ ring ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
The river has risen (by) several metres. ☊ rise ☊
risk (that...): There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through. ☊ risk ☊
She was risking her own and her children's health. ☊ risk ☊
It would be better to transport the goods by rail rather than by road. ☊ road ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
They drilled through several layers of rock to reach the oil. ☊ rock ☊
The ship crashed into the infamous Sker Point rocks and broke into three pieces. ☊ rock ☊
the role of the teacher in the classroom ☊ role ☊
She refused to take on the traditional woman's role. ☊ role ☊
In many marriages there has been a complete role reversal (= change of roles) with the man staying at home and the woman going out to work. ☊ role ☊
It is one of the greatest roles she has played. ☊ role ☊
the role of diet in preventing disease ☊ role ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
a key/vital role ☊ role ☊
Soup and a roll: £3.50 ☊ roll ☊
roll onto sth: He rolled onto his back. ☊ roll ☊
romantic images of deserted beaches ☊ romantic ☊
When I was younger, I had romantic ideas of becoming a writer. ☊ romantic ☊
Yes, there's plenty of room. ☊ room ☊
He walked out of the room and slammed the door. ☊ room ☊
They were in the next room and we could hear every word they said. ☊ room ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
We have to get to the root of the problem. ☊ root ☊
What would you say was the root cause of the problem? ☊ root ☊
hair that is blonde at the ends and dark at the roots ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
The skin on her hands was hard and rough. ☊ rough ☊
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. ☊ roughly ☊
The fruit are small and round. ☊ round ☊
round brackets (= in writing) ☊ round ☊
She had a small mouth and round pink cheeks. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
Everybody joins hands and dances round. ☊ round ☊
The children were spinning round and round. ☊ round ☊
The thought kept going round and round in her head. ☊ round ☊
He turned the car round and drove back again. ☊ round ☊
He went round interviewing people about local traditions. ☊ round ☊
We've invited the Frasers round this evening. ☊ round ☊
There must be a way round the problem. ☊ round ☊
rounded shoulders ☊ rounded ☊
shipping routes ☊ route ☊
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. ☊ routine ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
I rubbed a clear patch on the window with my fingers. ☊ rub ☊
rub at sth: I rubbed at the stain on the cloth. ☊ rub ☊
rub against sth: Animals had been rubbing against the trees. ☊ rub ☊
In some cultures, people traditionally greet each other by rubbing noses. ☊ rub ☊
rub on/against sth: The wheel is rubbing on the mudguard. ☊ rub ☊
She rubbed the lotion into her skin. ☊ rub ☊
He waved her rudely away. ☊ rudely ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer. ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
rumour to be/have sth: He was rumoured to be involved in the crime. ☊ rumour ☊
Bush ran a second time in 2004. ☊ run ☊
The murderer was given three life sentences, to run concurrently. ☊ run ☊
The car ran off the road into a ditch. ☊ run ☊
The old tramlines are still there but now no trams run on them. ☊ run ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
run on sth: Our van runs on (= uses) diesel. ☊ run ☊
Holmes ran a fine race to take the gold medal. ☊ run ☊
They turned and ran when they saw us coming. ☊ run ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
Two children were run over and killed. ☊ run sb/sth over ☊
Catching sight of her he broke into a run (= started running). ☊ run ☊
a list of runners (= horses in a race) and riders ☊ runner ☊
the running costs of a car (= for example of fuel, repairs, insurance) ☊ running ☊
rush into sth/into doing sth: We don't want to rush into having a baby. ☊ rush ☊
rush sb into sth/into doing sth: I'm not going to be rushed into anything. ☊ rush ☊
Relief supplies were rushed in. ☊ rush ☊
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. ☊ rush ☊
+ adv./prep.: Don't rush off, I haven't finished. ☊ rush ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
My college years seemed to rush past. ☊ rush ☊
People rushed to buy shares in the company. ☊ rush ☊
rush sth: We had to rush our meal. ☊ rush ☊
Book now and avoid the last-minute rush. ☊ rush ☊
I can't stop—I'm in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
The note looked like it had been written in a rush. ☊ rush ☊
I'm not in any rush to get back to work. ☊ rush ☊
a rush job (= one that has been done quickly) ☊ rush ☊
Shoppers made a rush for the exits. ☊ rush ☊
They listened to the rush of the sea below. ☊ rush ☊
He had a rush of blood to the head and punched the man. ☊ rush ☊
She was sacked for refusing to work on Sundays. ☊ sack ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
She looked sad and tired. ☊ sad ☊
He gave a slight, sad smile. ☊ sad ☊
The divorce left him sadder and wiser (= having learned from the unpleasant experience). ☊ sad ☊
He's a sad case—his wife died last year and he can't seem to manage without her. ☊ sad ☊
They had hoped to win and were sadly disappointed. ☊ sadly ☊
The show was well performed, but so safe and predictable. ☊ safe ☊
The missing child was found safe and well. ☊ safe ☊
They turned up safe and sound. ☊ safe ☊
A reward was offered for the animal's safe return. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
Nobody is safe from suspicion at the moment. ☊ safe ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
Is cold meat and salad OK for lunch? ☊ salad ☊
a sales and marketing director ☊ sale ☊
The sale starts next week. ☊ sale ☊
Tickets are on sale from the booking office. ☊ on sale ☊
The new model goes on sale next month. ☊ on sale ☊
Season with salt and pepper. ☊ salt ☊
She's still the same fun-loving person that I knew at college. ☊ same ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
She was wearing the same dress that I had on. ☊ same ☊
I would do the same again. ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
There are several brands and they're not all the same. ☊ same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Happy Christmas!' 'And the same to you!' ☊ (the) same to you ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
Would you like a sample of the fabric to take home? ☊ sample ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
miles of golden sands ☊ sand ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
Book early and save £50! ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
Buy three and make a saving of 55p. ☊ saving ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
say where, why, etc...: The book doesn't say where he was born. ☊ say ☊
Let's take any writer, say (= for example) Dickens... ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry). ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
'That's impossible!' 'So you say (= but I think you may be wrong).' ☊ say ☊
'Why can't I go out now?' 'Because I say so.' ☊ say ☊
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune. ☊ say no (to sth) ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
scared (to do sth): People are scared to use the buses late at night. ☊ scared ☊
The thieves got scared and ran away. ☊ scared ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
Italy was the scene of many demonstrations at that time. ☊ scene ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
Filming began on schedule (= at the planned time). ☊ schedule ☊
schedule sb/sth to do sth: I'm scheduled to arrive in LA at 5 o'clock. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
My brother and I went to the same school. ☊ school ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still at school. ☊ school ☊
All my kids are still in school. ☊ school ☊
new developments in science and technology ☊ science ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
A penalty in the last minute of the game levelled the score 2-2. ☊ score ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
scream at sb (to do sth): He screamed at me to stop. ☊ scream ☊
She was a star of stage and screen (= plays and films/movies). ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
The bookcase is screwed to the wall. ☊ screw ☊
Now screw down the lid. ☊ screw ☊
screw sth + adv./prep.: She screwed the cap back on the jar. ☊ screw ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
We left port and headed for the open sea (= far away from land). ☊ sea ☊
It happened on the second night at sea. ☊ at sea ☊
Make sure you've signed the cheque before sealing the envelope. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
Only drink bottled water and check the seal isn't broken. ☊ seal ☊
She went into the kitchen in search of (= looking for) a drink. ☊ search ☊
The search is on (= has begun) for someone to fill the post. ☊ search ☊
a search and rescue team ☊ search ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
search sth: His house had clearly been searched and the book was missing. ☊ search ☊
search sb: Visitors are regularly searched as they enter the building. ☊ search ☊
search sb for sth: The youths were arrested and searched for anything that would incriminate them. ☊ search ☊
He scored his first goal of the season on Saturday. ☊ season ☊
the holiday season (= the time of Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
the festive season (= Christmas and New Year) ☊ season ☊
We have one child and are expecting our second in July. ☊ second ☊
The spreadsheet application is second only to word processing in terms of popularity. ☊ second ☊
He is a writer first and a scientist second. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
For several seconds he did not reply. ☊ second ☊
They had finished in/within seconds. ☊ second ☊
He scored again in the dying seconds (= the last few seconds) of the game. ☊ second ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
Details of the proposals remain secret. ☊ secret ☊
Shall we let him in on (= tell him) the secret? ☊ secret ☊
She still looks so young. What's her secret? ☊ secret ☊
an issue that will affect large sections of the population ☊ section ☊
These issues will be discussed more fully in the next section. ☊ section ☊
That section of the road is still closed. ☊ section ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. ☊ secure ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
The way I see it, you have three main problems. ☊ see ☊
see what, why, etc...: 'It's broken.' 'Oh yes, I see what you mean.' ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth do sth: I saw you put the key in your pocket. ☊ see ☊
sb/sth is seen to do sth: He was seen to enter the building about the time the crime was committed. ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
see to do sth: It was getting dark and I couldn't see to read. ☊ see ☊
He says he won't help, does he? Well, we'll soon see about that (= I will demand that he does help). ☊ see about sth ☊
Sow the seeds outdoors in spring. ☊ seed ☊
seek sth: I think it's time we sought legal advice. ☊ seek ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
seem like sth: It seemed like a good idea at the time. ☊ seem ☊
'He'll be there, then?' 'So it seems (= people say so).' ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth to do sth: Six theatre companies have been selected to take part in this year's festival. ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
Only with a few people could she be her real self (= show what she was really like rather than what she pretended to be). ☊ self ☊
Now we have to try and sell the idea to management. ☊ sell ☊
You really have to sell yourself at a job interview. ☊ sell ☊
The book sold well and was reprinted many times. ☊ sell ☊
The tickets sold out within hours. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
send sb: Ed couldn't make it so they sent me instead. ☊ send ☊
We are being sent on a training course next month. ☊ send ☊
The CD player was faulty so we sent it back to the manufacturers. ☊ send ☊
I'll send you a text message. ☊ send ☊
His son found him and sent for help. ☊ send for sth ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
In no sense can the issue be said to be resolved. ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
an actor's sensitive reading of the poem ☊ sensitive ☊
a sensitive and caring man ☊ sensitive ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
separate sth from/and sth: It is impossible to separate belief from emotion. ☊ separate ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
South America and Africa separated 200 million years ago. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
They were photographed separately and then as a group. ☊ separately ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
Husband and wife are assessed separately for tax. ☊ separately ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
The first episode of the new series is on Saturday. ☊ series ☊
serious (about sb/sth): He's really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. ☊ serious ☊
It's time to give serious consideration to this matter. ☊ serious ☊
a serious illness/problem/offence ☊ serious ☊
They are seriously concerned about security. ☊ seriously ☊
serve under/with sb: He served under Edward Heath in the 1970s. ☊ serve ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
serve sth with sth: Serve the lamb with new potatoes and green beans. ☊ serve ☊
After retiring, she became involved in voluntary service in the local community. ☊ service ☊
10% will be added to your bill for service. ☊ service ☊
the development of new goods and services ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
We sat and watched the sun setting. ☊ set ☊
Leave the concrete to set for a few hours. ☊ set ☊
set sb/yourself to do sth: I've set myself to finish the job by the end of the month. ☊ set ☊
I rely on you to set a good example. ☊ set ☊
The novel is set in London in the 1960s. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
I've set up a meeting for Friday. ☊ set sth up ☊
They set out on the last stage of their journey. ☊ set out ☊
This region was settled by the Dutch in the nineteenth century. ☊ settle ☊
to settle a dispute/an argument/a matter ☊ settle ☊
When are you going to get married and settle down? ☊ settle down ☊
Several letters arrived this morning. ☊ several ☊
They said goodbye and went their several ways. ☊ several ☊
sew sth on: Can you sew a button on for me? ☊ sew ☊
knitting and sewing ☊ sewing ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
a sex shop (= one selling magazines, objects, etc. that are connected with sex) ☊ sex ☊
These drugs may affect your sex drive (= your interest in sex and the ability to have it). ☊ sex ☊
They were not having a sexual relationship at the time. ☊ sexual ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
He didn't want to cast a shadow on (= spoil) their happiness. ☊ shadow ☊
He shook her violently by the shoulders. ☊ shake ☊
This time next week I shall be in Scotland. ☊ shall ☊
What shall we do this weekend? ☊ shall ☊
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. ☊ shape ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
share sth: They shared a common interest in botany. ☊ share ☊
share in sth: I didn't really share in her love of animals. ☊ share ☊
share sth: Men often don't like to share their problems. ☊ share ☊
The conference is a good place to share information and exchange ideas. ☊ share ☊
John had no brothers or sisters and wasn't used to sharing. ☊ share ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
The issue must be brought into sharper focus. ☊ sharp ☊
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply. ☊ sharply ☊
He rapped sharply on the window. ☊ sharply ☊
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. ☊ shave ☊
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' ☊ she ☊
Place the dough on a baking sheet (= for cooking sth in an oven). ☊ sheet ☊
a clean/blank sheet of paper (= with no writing on it) ☊ sheet ☊
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. ☊ sheet ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth: helping the poor and sheltering the homeless ☊ shelter ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
Raw materials and labour come by ship, rail or road. ☊ ship ☊
The company ships its goods all over the world. ☊ ship ☊
He was arrested and shipped back to the UK for trial. ☊ ship ☊
It's a good horse, but I wouldn't put my shirt on it. ☊ put your shirt on sb/sth ☊
Don't touch that wire or you'll get a shock. ☊ shock ☊
The bumper absorbs shock on impact. ☊ shock ☊
He's still in a state of shock. ☊ shock ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb that...: Neighbours were shocked that such an attack could happen in their area. ☊ shock ☊
For a few minutes we stood in shocked silence. ☊ shocked ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
He took his shoes and socks off. ☊ shoe ☊
The movie was shot in black and white. ☊ shoot ☊
The band's last single shot straight to number one in the charts. ☊ shoot ☊
shoot (sth) (at sb/sth): troops shooting at the enemy ☊ shoot ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
shoot sb/sth/yourself: A man was shot in the leg. ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
Terrorist groups claimed responsibility for the shootings and bomb attacks. ☊ shooting ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
Shooting began early this year. ☊ shooting ☊
She was determined to go out and shop till she dropped. ☊ shop ☊
We do our shopping on Saturdays. ☊ shopping ☊
She was short and dumpy. ☊ short ☊
a short skirt ☊ short ☊
Taylor scored with a low shot into the corner of the net. ☊ shot ☊
The man fired several shots from his pistol. ☊ shot ☊
Someone took a shot at the car. ☊ shot ☊
You shouldn't drink and drive. ☊ should ☊
Should I call him and apologize? ☊ should ☊
I should have finished the book by Friday. ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
'Will it matter?' 'I shouldn't think so.' ☊ should ☊
a jacket with padded shoulders ☊ shoulder ☊
He slung the bag over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
She tapped him on the shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
He looked back over his shoulder. ☊ shoulder ☊
She shrugged her shoulders (= showing that she didn't know or care). ☊ shoulder ☊
an off-the-shoulder dress ☊ shoulder ☊
He carried the child on his shoulders. ☊ shoulder ☊
Stop shouting and listen! ☊ shout ☊
shout at sb: Then he started shouting and swearing at her. ☊ shout ☊
shout at sb to do sth: She shouted at him to shut the gate. ☊ shout ☊
She plans to show her paintings early next year. ☊ show ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
We were shown into the waiting room. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
show sth: You have to show your ticket as you go in. ☊ show ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
a hotel room with bath and shower ☊ shower ☊
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him. ☊ shut ☊
I can't shut my suitcase—it's too full. ☊ shut ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
He shut his book and looked up. ☊ shut ☊
The doors open and shut automatically. ☊ shut ☊
The computer system will be shut down over the weekend. ☊ shut sth down ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
I'm sick and tired of your moaning. ☊ sick ☊
I was sick three times in the night. ☊ be sick ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
a side door/entrance/window ☊ side ☊
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. ☊ sight ☊
The museum attempts to recreate the sights and sounds of wartime Britain. ☊ sight ☊
He was a sorry sight, soaked to the skin and shivering. ☊ sight ☊
At last we came in sight of a few houses. ☊ sight ☊
Leave any valuables in your car out of sight. ☊ sight ☊
He had placed himself directly in my line of sight. ☊ sight ☊
He has very little sight in his right eye. ☊ sight ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
sign (that...): If an interview is too easy, it's a sure sign that you haven't got the job. ☊ sign ☊
Sign here, please. ☊ sign ☊
to sign a cheque ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
hand signals (= movements that cyclists and drivers make with their hands to tell other people that they are going to stop, turn, etc.) ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal. ☊ signature ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. ☊ significantly ☊
Their footsteps echoed in the silence. ☊ silence ☊
The streets were silent and deserted. ☊ silent ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers. ☊ similarly ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
We had a simple meal of soup and bread. ☊ simple ☊
simple pleasures, like reading and walking ☊ simple ☊
We lost because we played badly. It's as simple as that. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. ☊ simply ☊
The book explains grammar simply and clearly. ☊ simply ☊
Anyway, to put it simply, we still owe them £2 000. ☊ simply ☊
We thought that, since we were in the area, we'd stop by and see them. ☊ since ☊
He left home two weeks ago and we haven't heard from him since. ☊ since ☊
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. ☊ since ☊
a sincere attempt to resolve the problem ☊ sincere ☊
He was dancing around and singing at the top of his voice (= very loudly). ☊ sing ☊
There was singing and dancing all night. ☊ singing ☊
Are you still single? ☊ single ☊
The wheels started to sink into the mud. ☊ sink ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
She sat and stared at the letter in front of her. ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
They sat down to consider the problem. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
Come in and sit yourselves down. ☊ sit down, sit yourself down ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
The hats are made in three sizes: small, medium and large. ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
The job requires skill and an eye for detail. ☊ skill ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
We sometimes sleep late at the weekends (= until late in the morning). ☊ sleep ☊
Ros fell into a deep sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
a dress with short/long sleeves ☊ sleeve ☊
Dan rolled up his sleeves and washed his hands. ☊ sleeve ☊
a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon ☊ slice ☊
A piece of glass sliced into his shoulder. ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
slide sth + adv./prep.: The man slid the money quickly into his pocket. ☊ slide ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth + adv./prep.: Anna slipped her hand into his. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
The child slipped from his grasp and ran off. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
sloping shoulders ☊ slope ☊
Oh you're so slow; come on, hurry up! ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
Don't worry. It's only a small problem. ☊ small ☊
That dress is too small for you. ☊ small ☊
The house smelt of cedar wood and fresh polish. ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
Smell this and tell me what you think it is. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
What's that smell? ☊ smell ☊
Taste and smell are closely connected. ☊ smell ☊
smile at sb/sth: She smiled at him and he smiled back. ☊ smile ☊
This fireplace smokes badly (= sends smoke into the room instead of up the chimney ). ☊ smoke ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
The interview went smoothly. ☊ smoothly ☊
My job is to see that everything runs smoothly and according to plan. ☊ smoothly ☊
The rescue was carried out smoothly and efficiently. ☊ smoothly ☊
We had snow in May this year. ☊ snow ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
so ... as to do sth: I'm not so stupid as to believe that. ☊ so ☊
Would you be so kind as to lock the door when you leave? ☊ so ☊
He sat there ever so quietly. ☊ so ☊
I do love it so. ☊ so ☊
'Is he coming?' 'I hope so.' ☊ so ☊
'Did they mind?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ so ☊
If she notices, she never says so. ☊ so ☊
I might be away next week. If so, I won't be able to see you. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
I hear that you're a writer—is that so (= is that true)? ☊ so ☊
He thinks I dislike him but that just isn't so. ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
Times have changed and so have I. ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
It was still painful so I went to see a doctor. ☊ so ☊
So after shouting and screaming for an hour she walked out in tears. ☊ so ☊
So I had a couple of drinks on the way home. What's wrong with that? ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
So, what have you been doing today? ☊ so ☊
soap and water ☊ soap ☊
Team sports help to develop a child's social skills (= the ability to talk easily to other people and do things in a group). ☊ social ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
social issues/problems/reforms ☊ social ☊
a call for social and economic change ☊ social ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
Carnivores are usually socially complex mammals. ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
They were discussing the problems of Western society. ☊ society ☊
a dress made from the finest, softest silk ☊ soft ☊
soft margarine ☊ soft ☊
The grass was soft and springy. ☊ soft ☊
the study of rocks and soils ☊ soil ☊
His partner left and he had to soldier on alone. ☊ soldier on ☊
a solid gold bracelet ☊ solid ☊
His advice was always solid and practical. ☊ solid ☊
The Irish team were solid as a rock in defence. ☊ solid ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The boat bumped against a solid object. ☊ solid ☊
liquids and solids ☊ solid ☊
There's no simple solution to this problem. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
There's still some wine in the bottle. ☊ some ☊
We've known each other for some years now. ☊ some ☊
There must be some mistake. ☊ some ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
a new comedy aimed at thirty-somethings (= people between thirty and forty years old) ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
What happened to them remains somewhat of a mystery. ☊ somewhat ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ son ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation. ☊ sore ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
This sort of problem is quite common./These sorts of problems are quite common. ☊ sort ☊
Rubbish can easily be separated and sorted into plastics, glass and paper. ☊ sort ☊
sort sth from sth: Women and children sorted the ore from the rock. ☊ sort ☊
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
the different sounds and smells of the forest ☊ sound ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
Leo made it sound so easy. But it wasn't. ☊ sound ☊
He doesn't sound French—and he doesn't look it. ☊ sound ☊
sound like sb/sth: You sounded just like your father when you said that. ☊ sound ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
floor/office/shelf, etc. space ☊ space ☊
Put it in the space between the table and the wall. ☊ space ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
It's a city with fine buildings and plenty of open space. ☊ space ☊
I've lost my key and I haven't got a spare. ☊ spare ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Without speaking, she stood up and went out. ☊ speak ☊
'Can I speak to Susan?' 'Speaking.' (= at the beginning of a telephone conversation) ☊ speak ☊
I will continue to speak out on matters of public concern. ☊ speak out (against sth) ☊
A speaker conveys information through tone and body language. ☊ speaker ☊
a CD player and radio with two ultra-slim speakers ☊ speaker ☊
Our special guest on next week's show will be... ☊ special ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
This expression is used mainly in speech, not in writing. ☊ speech ☊
He reduced speed and turned sharp left. ☊ speed ☊
We aim to increase the speed of delivery (= how quickly goods are sent). ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
Can you try and speed things up a bit? ☊ speed up, speed sth up ☊
How do you spell your surname? ☊ spell ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
I've never been able to spell. ☊ spell ☊
spell sth + adj.: You've spelt my name wrong. ☊ spell ☊
C—A—T spells 'cat'. ☊ spell ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
spend sth on sth/on doing sth: She spent £100 on a new dress. ☊ spend ☊
spend sth on sth: She spends too much effort on things that don't matter. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
She stared in horror at the hairy black spider. ☊ spider ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. ☊ spin ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
She spun on her heel and walked out. ☊ spin ☊
He is dead, but his spirit lives on. ☊ spirit ☊
They took away his freedom and broke his spirit. ☊ spirit ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
In spite of his age, he still leads an active life. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
Her dress had split along the seam. ☊ split ☊
split (sth) open: The cushion split open and sent feathers everywhere. ☊ split ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
split sth between sb/sth: His time is split between the London and Paris offices. ☊ split ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
Don't eat too many nuts—you'll spoil your appetite (= will no longer be hungry at the proper time to eat). ☊ spoil ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
This is a favourite spot for walkers and climbers. ☊ spot ☊
She was wearing a black skirt with white spots. ☊ spot ☊
spread sth: Why not pay monthly and spread the cost of your car insurance? ☊ spread ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
Seeds and pollen are spread by the wind. ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
to spread a cloth on a table ☊ spread ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
flowers that bloom in spring/in the spring ☊ spring ☊
He was born in the spring of 1944. ☊ spring ☊
He turned off the alarm and sprang out of bed. ☊ spring ☊
Everyone sprang to their feet (= stood up suddenly) when the principal walked in. ☊ spring ☊
square shoulders ☊ square ☊
He had a firm, square jaw. ☊ square ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth (out): He took off his wet clothes and squeezed the water out. ☊ squeeze ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
He squeezed her hand and smiled at her. ☊ squeeze ☊
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
He gave my hand a little squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
She was a popular star of stage and screen (= theatre and cinema/movies). ☊ stage ☊
This technology is still in its early stages. ☊ stage ☊
stamp B on A: I'll stamp the company name on your cheque. ☊ stamp ☊
The maker's name was stamped in gold on the box. ☊ stamp ☊
The audience were stamping and cheering. ☊ stamp ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
I was standing only a few feet away. ☊ stand ☊
After the earthquake, only a few houses were left standing. ☊ stand ☊
Everyone stood when the President came in. ☊ stand ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
It's time to stand back and look at your career so far. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
The equipment is slow and heavy by modern standards. ☊ standard ☊
It is standard practice to search visitors as they enter the building. ☊ standard ☊
the star role/part ☊ star ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
a movie starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan ☊ star ☊
The answer was staring us in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
Defeat was staring them in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
They were staring defeat in the face. ☊ be staring sth in the face ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
The kids start school next week. ☊ start ☊
Mistakes were starting to creep in. ☊ start ☊
Can you start (= a new job) on Monday? ☊ start ☊
She started out on her legal career in 2001. ☊ start out ☊
Things didn't look too hopeful at the start of the year. ☊ start ☊
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the start of the game. ☊ start ☊
I want to make an early start in the morning. ☊ start ☊
matters/affairs of state ☊ state ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
Look at the state of you! You can't go out looking like that. ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
Stay there and don't move! ☊ stay ☊
I'm staying late at the office tonight. ☊ stay ☊
Can you stay behind after the others have gone and help me clear up? ☊ stay ☊
I can stay a few minutes longer. ☊ stay ☊
stay doing sth: They stayed talking until well into the night. ☊ stay ☊
+ adv./prep.: I don't know why they stay together (= remain married or in a relationship). ☊ stay ☊
Inflation stayed below 4% last month. ☊ stay ☊
My sister's coming to stay next week. ☊ stay ☊
He held the boat steady as she got in. ☊ steady ☊
Such fine work requires a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ steady ☊
the introduction of steam in the 18th century ☊ steam ☊
Steel used to be important in South Wales. ☊ steel ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
You row and I'll steer. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
It's a big step giving up your job and moving halfway across the world. ☊ step ☊
This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction. ☊ step ☊
It's only a few steps further. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
He stuck his hands in his pockets and strolled off. ☊ stick ☊
Can you stick this on the noticeboard? ☊ stick ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: He stuck a stamp on the envelope. ☊ stick ☊
I stuck the photos into an album. ☊ stick ☊
stick sth + adv./prep.: The nurse stuck the needle into my arm. ☊ stick ☊
He promised to help us and he stuck to his word (= he did as he had promised). ☊ stick to sth ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. ☊ stiff ☊
I wrote to them last month and I'm still waiting for a reply. ☊ still ☊
Mum, I'm still hungry! ☊ still ☊
Do you still live at the same address? ☊ still ☊
There's still time to change your mind. ☊ still ☊
It was, and still is, my favourite movie. ☊ still ☊
Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn't think he would. ☊ still ☊
We searched everywhere but we still couldn't find it. ☊ still ☊
The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time. ☊ still ☊
still water ☊ still ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stir sth in: Stir in the milk until the sauce thickens. ☊ stir ☊
Some children were throwing stones into the lake. ☊ stone ☊
stop sth: I stopped the tape and pressed rewind. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ stop ☊
The bus service stops at midnight. ☊ stop ☊
Please stop crying and tell me what's wrong. ☊ stop ☊
She criticizes everyone and the trouble is, she doesn't know when to stop. ☊ stop ☊
Babies do not grow at a steady rate but in stops and starts. ☊ stop ☊
animals storing up food for the winter ☊ store ☊
A few minutes later the storm broke (= began). ☊ storm ☊
I was so tired I went straight to bed. ☊ straight ☊
She looked me straight in the eye. ☊ straight ☊
a straight skirt ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
Relax, and let us take the strain (= do things for you). ☊ strain ☊
The transport service cannot cope with the strain of so many additional passengers. ☊ strain ☊
You will learn to cope with the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ strain ☊
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. ☊ feel strange ☊
stranger to sb: She remained a stranger to me. ☊ stranger ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It's not safe to walk the streets at night. ☊ street ☊
the problems of young people living on the streets ☊ (out) on the streets/street ☊
street sports such as skateboarding and skating ☊ street ☊
street culture/dance/law ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
the strength and direction of the tide ☊ strength ☊
the strengths and weaknesses of an argument ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
You have shown great strength of character. ☊ strength ☊
It may take a few weeks for you to build up your strength again. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
stress how, what, etc...: I cannot stress too much how important this is. ☊ stress ☊
He was feeling very stressed and tired. ☊ stressed ☊
Fields and hills stretched out as far as we could see. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth + adv./prep.: I stretched out a hand and picked up the book. ☊ stretch ☊
He stretched and yawned lazily. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: The exercises are designed to stretch and tone your leg muscles. ☊ stretch ☊
stretch sth: Stretch the fabric tightly over the frame. ☊ stretch ☊
My letter is, of course, strictly private and confidential. ☊ strictly ☊
Striking workers picketed the factory. ☊ strike ☊
The child ran into the road and was struck by a car. ☊ strike ☊
She struck him in the face. ☊ strike ☊
He struck the table with his fist. ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string. ☊ string ☊
I stripped and washed myself all over. ☊ strip ☊
They ordered us to strip and lie down on the grass. ☊ strip ☊
strip (sth) off: We stripped off and ran down to the water. ☊ strip ☊
She stripped off her clothes and got into bed. ☊ strip ☊
strip sb (to sth): He stood there stripped to the waist (= he had no clothes on the upper part of his body). ☊ strip ☊
strip sb + adj.: He was stripped naked and left in a cell. ☊ strip ☊
a strip of material ☊ strip ☊
a zebra's black and white stripes ☊ stripe ☊
a blue and white striped jacket ☊ striped ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
She struggled for 10 years to achieve success as an actress. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags. ☊ struggle ☊
Paul struggled out of his wheelchair. ☊ struggle ☊
She had to struggle into the tight dress. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled and screamed for help. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle together: Ben and Jack struggled together on the grass. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle with sb: James was hit in the mouth as he struggled with the raiders. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (between A and B): the struggle between good and evil ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
scientific studies of fishing grounds and methods of fishing ☊ study ☊
academic/literary/scientific, etc. study ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
They sell stationery and stuff (like that). ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
She does everything with style and grace. ☊ style ☊
We stock a wide variety of styles and sizes. ☊ style ☊
a style that was popular in the 1950s ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
a magazine article on the subject of space travel ☊ subject ☊
Climate change is still very much a subject for debate. ☊ subject ☊
He was brought on as (a) substitute after half-time. ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
They had been invited to a Hindu wedding and were not sure what happened on such occasions. ☊ such ☊
She longed to find somebody who understood her problems, and in him she thought she had found such a person. ☊ such ☊
We were second-class citizens and they treated us as such. ☊ such ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
This issue was of such importance that we could not afford to ignore it. ☊ such ☊
Why are you in such a hurry? ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
'Well, did they offer it to you?' 'No, not as such, but they said I had a good chance.' ☊ as such ☊
She sucked on a mint. ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adv./prep.: The pump sucks air out through the valve. ☊ suck ☊
It all happened so suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
I hate to see animals suffering. ☊ suffer ☊
suffer for sth: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it. ☊ suffer ☊
His school work is suffering because of family problems. ☊ suffer ☊
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? ☊ sugar ☊
suggest sth (to sb): May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir? ☊ suggest ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
We welcome any comments and suggestions on these proposals. ☊ suggestion ☊
it suits sb to do sth: It suits me to start work at a later time. ☊ suit ☊
to pack/unpack a suitcase ☊ suitcase ☊
suited (to sb/sth): She was ideally suited to the part of Eva Peron. ☊ suited ☊
Jo and I are very well suited. ☊ suited ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
The sum of 7 and 12 is 19. ☊ sum ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
We're going away in the summer. ☊ summer ☊
in the summer of 2009 ☊ summer ☊
a summer dress ☊ summer ☊
The sun was shining and birds were singing. ☊ sun ☊
This room gets the sun in the mornings. ☊ sun ☊
They've booked a holiday in the sun (= in a place where it is warm and the sun shines a lot). ☊ sun ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
I was driving westwards and I had the sun in my eyes (= the sun was shining in my eyes). ☊ sun ☊
a transport plane carrying food and medical supplies for refugees ☊ supply ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
Her family and friends have given her lots of support. ☊ support ☊
Can I rely on your support (= will you vote for me) in the election? ☊ support ☊
Only a few people spoke in support of the proposal. ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth (to be/have) sth: suppose sb/sth + adj./noun: Suppose him (to be) dead—what then? ☊ suppose ☊
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don't really want to). ☊ suppose ☊
'Can I borrow the car?' 'I suppose so ' (= Yes, but I'm not happy about it). ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: I don't suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? ☊ suppose ☊
'Yes and no.' 'What is that supposed to mean?' (= showing that you are annoyed) ☊ be supposed to do/be sth ☊
I'm sure he's still alive. ☊ sure ☊
They scored another goal and made sure of victory. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
I think he'll be back on Monday, but I can't say for sure. ☊ for sure ☊
Sure, no problem. ☊ sure ☊
It's surely only a matter of time before he is found, isn't it? ☊ surely ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
As a child I was surrounded by love and kindness. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
Oxford and the surrounding area ☊ surrounding ☊
She opened her eyes and surveyed her surroundings. ☊ survey ☊
We surveyed 500 smokers and found that over three quarters would like to give up. ☊ survey ☊
The children had to survive by begging and stealing. ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
it is suspected that...: It was suspected that the drugs had been brought into the country by boat. ☊ suspect ☊
Five suspects have been detained for questioning. ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
She swallowed hard and told him the bad news. ☊ swallow ☊
I had a sore throat and it hurt to swallow. ☊ swallow ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
swear that...: Are you willing to stand up in court and swear that you don't recognize him? ☊ swear ☊
By the end of the match, the sweat was pouring off him. ☊ sweat ☊
sweep sth + adj.: The showroom had been emptied and swept clean. ☊ sweep ☊
She swept the crumbs into the wastebasket. ☊ sweep ☊
She swept the clothes onto the floor and invited him to sit down. ☊ sweep ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
Cook the lentils for 20 minutes until they swell and soften. ☊ swell ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
swing from sth: A set of keys swung from her belt. ☊ swing ☊
He took a wild swing at the ball. ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. ☊ swollen ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
a transport system ☊ system ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
to clear the table (= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. ☊ tackle ☊
The dog ran up, wagging its tail. ☊ tail ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
No decision will be taken on the matter until next week. ☊ take ☊
I'll take the call in my office. ☊ take ☊
The store took (= sold goods worth) $100 000 last week. ☊ take ☊
Come in; take a seat. ☊ take ☊
The police officer took my name and address. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it away from her. ☊ take ☊
She was playing with a knife, so I took it off her. ☊ take ☊
I passed him the rope and he took it. ☊ take ☊
She took the child in her arms and kissed him. ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
Her energy and talent took her to the top of her profession. ☊ take ☊
The new loan takes the total debt to $100 000. ☊ take ☊
We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting (= discuss it further). ☊ take ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
Halfway through the chapter I realized I hadn't taken anything in. ☊ take sth in ☊
He was homeless, so we took him in. ☊ take sb in ☊
Her time is fully taken up with writing. ☊ take up sth ☊
talk (to/with sb) (about sth): Talk to your doctor if you're still worried. ☊ talk ☊
Stop talking and listen! ☊ talk ☊
We looked around the school and talked with the principal. ☊ 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 ☊
talk (between A and B) (on/over sth): Talks between management and workers broke down over the issue of holiday pay. ☊ talk ☊
High-level talks on arms limitation will reopen next month. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
She's tall and thin. ☊ tall ☊
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. ☊ tall ☊
We drove there and back on one tank of petrol. ☊ tank ☊
tap sb/sth: Ralph tapped me on the shoulder. ☊ tap ☊
He kept tapping his fingers on the table. ☊ tap ☊
The music set everyone's feet tapping. ☊ tap ☊
Turn the tap on/off. ☊ tap ☊
I put my head under the tap and let the cool water run over me. ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
business goals and targets ☊ target ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
The university will reach its target of 5 000 students next September. ☊ target ☊
The new sports complex is on target to open in June. ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
target for sb/sth: Doors and windows are an easy target for burglars. ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
It was my task to wake everyone up in the morning. ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
Taste it and see if you think there's enough salt in it. ☊ taste ☊
He taught for several years before becoming a writer. ☊ teach ☊
teach sth: I'll be teaching history and sociology next term. ☊ teach ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
She wants to go into teaching (= make it a career). ☊ teaching ☊
He tore his clothes off (= took them off quickly and carelessly) and dived into the lake. ☊ tear ☊
Careful—the fabric tears very easily. ☊ tear ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
science and technology ☊ technology ☊
The company has invested in the latest technology. ☊ technology ☊
The telephone rang and Pat answered it. ☊ telephone ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
tell A and B apart: It's difficult to tell them apart. ☊ tell ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
tell sb/yourself to do sth: He was told to sit down and wait. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb what, when, etc...: Don't tell me what to do! ☊ tell ☊
tell sb where, what, etc...: Tell me where you live. ☊ tell ☊
They had to move into temporary accommodation. ☊ temporary ☊
It tends to get very cold here in the winter. ☊ tend ☊
People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. ☊ tend ☊
This material has a tendency to shrink when washed. ☊ tendency ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
during the president's first term of/in office ☊ term ☊
I'll run a diagnostic test to see why the server keeps crashing. ☊ test ☊
test sth on sb/sth: Our beauty products are not tested on animals. ☊ test ☊
Two athletes tested positive for steroids. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
test (sth): We test your English before deciding which class to put you in. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
a computer that can process text ☊ text ☊
printed text ☊ text ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
a literary text ☊ text ☊
'Macbeth' is a set text this year. ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
That's a nice dress. ☊ that ☊
A week to go, and that's it! ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. ☊ the ☊
What's the matter? ☊ the ☊
I patted her on the back. ☊ the ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
an evening of live music and theatre ☊ theatre ☊
I like music, theatre and cinema. ☊ theatre ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
The President stressed a favourite campaign theme—greater emphasis on education. ☊ theme ☊
Don and Julie paid for it themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
I saw them at Christmas but haven't heard a thing since then. ☊ then ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
Call again next week. They should have reached a decision by then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
She left in 1984 and from then on he lived alone. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
We lived in France and then Italy before coming back to England. ☊ then ☊
The debate is centred around two conflicting theories. ☊ theory ☊
the theory and practice of language teaching ☊ theory ☊
literary theory ☊ theory ☊
'Aren't you supposed to be retired?' 'Yes, in theory.' ☊ in theory ☊
There remains the problem of finance. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' ☊ there ☊
There are a lot of people back there (= behind) waiting to get in. ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I left in 2008 and I haven't been back there since. ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
I went to see if my old school was still there. ☊ there ☊
He's only 17 and therefore not eligible to vote. ☊ therefore ☊
There is still much to discuss. We shall, therefore, return to this item at our next meeting. ☊ therefore ☊
'Where are John and Liz?' 'They went for a walk.' ☊ they ☊
They now say that red wine is good for you. ☊ they ☊
His eyebrows were thick and bushy. ☊ thick ☊
a thick coat (= one made of heavy cloth) ☊ thick ☊
Cook for about 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the steaks. ☊ thickness ☊
The sauce was thin and tasteless. ☊ thin ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
She was looking pale and thin. ☊ thin ☊
a thin blouse (= of light cloth) ☊ thin ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
She said the first thing that came into her head. ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go. ☊ thing ☊
She took no interest in the people and things around her. ☊ thing ☊
I'm sorry my assignment isn't finished. The thing is, I've had a lot of other work this week. ☊ the thing is ☊
think where, how, etc...: We couldn't think where you'd gone. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
Try to think yourself into the role. ☊ think ☊
Are animals able to think? ☊ think ☊
She had thought very deeply about this problem. ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: He was trying to think what to do. ☊ think ☊
think sth: You're very quiet. What are you thinking? ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: I was just thinking what a long way it is. ☊ think ☊
Well, I like it. What do you think? ☊ think ☊
think so: 'Will we make it in time?' 'I think so.' ☊ think ☊
'Is he any good?' 'I don't think so.' ☊ think ☊
She thought him kind and generous. ☊ think ☊
'What shall we do now?' 'I'll think of something.' ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
I can't think of her name at the moment. ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
We were hungry and thirsty. ☊ thirsty ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
I saw her this morning (= today in the morning). ☊ this ☊
She's very thorough and conscientious. ☊ thorough ☊
His clothes, though old and worn, looked clean and of good quality. ☊ though ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
Not enough thought has gone into this essay. ☊ thought ☊
a needle and thread ☊ thread ☊
a robe embroidered with gold thread ☊ thread ☊
threaten sb: They broke my windows and threatened me. ☊ threaten ☊
The sky was dark and threatening. ☊ threatening ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
Don't tell me how it ends—I haven't read it all the way through yet. ☊ through ☊
The ceremony lasted two hours and we had to stand throughout. ☊ throughout ☊
He threw back his head and roared with laughter. ☊ throw ☊
I ran up and threw my arms around him. ☊ throw ☊
throw (sth): Stop throwing stones at the window! ☊ throw ☊
She threw the ball up and caught it again. ☊ throw ☊
throw sth to sb: Don't throw it to him, give it to him! ☊ throw ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
Many scholars have argued thus. ☊ thus ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
She tied a label on to the suitcase. ☊ tie ☊
a collar and tie ☊ tie ☊
a striped silk tie ☊ tie ☊
She twisted her hair into a tight knot. ☊ tight ☊
It doesn't matter if you don't win every time (= every time you play). ☊ time ☊
Mike and I shared some really good times. ☊ time ☊
We have no time to lose (= we must hurry). ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
A visit to the museum will take you back in time to the 1930s. ☊ time ☊
time and space ☊ time ☊
As time went by we saw less and less of each other. ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
Have I called at a bad time? Shall I call back later? ☊ time ☊
There's no rush—take your time. ☊ take your time (over sth), take your time to do sth/doing sth ☊
She was laughing and crying at the same time. ☊ at the same time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
We had to go and see the principal one at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
He can be really bad-tempered at times. ☊ at times ☊
The rain will become heavy at times in the afternoon. ☊ at times ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
a bus/train timetable (= when they arrive and leave) ☊ timetable ☊
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views. ☊ tiny ☊
tip (on/for doing sth): handy tips for buying a computer ☊ tip ☊
The seat tips forward to allow passengers into the back. ☊ tip ☊
tip sth (+ adv./prep.): She tipped her head back and laughed loudly. ☊ tip ☊
They were cold, hungry and tired out (= very tired). ☊ tired ☊
tired of sb/sth: I'm sick and tired of all the arguments. ☊ tired ☊
His poems were published under the title of 'Love and Reason'. ☊ title ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
Give your name and title (= Mr, Miss, Ms, Dr, etc.). ☊ title ☊
I walked to the office. ☊ to ☊
He pointed to something on the opposite bank. ☊ to ☊
Attach this rope to the front of the car. ☊ to ☊
the solution to this problem ☊ to ☊
Let's drink to Julia and her new job. ☊ to ☊
I'd love to go to France this summer. ☊ to ☊
Can you touch your toes? (= by bending over while keeping your legs straight) ☊ toe ☊
Mix the sand and cement together. ☊ together ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? ☊ tomorrow ☊
the volume and tone controls on a car stereo ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The dress was too tight for me. ☊ too ☊
The cat sank its teeth into his finger. ☊ tooth ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
We turned and headed for home. ☊ turn ☊
I turned away and looked out of the window. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth: The man turned the corner and disappeared. ☊ turn ☊
turn sth into sth: I turned the car into the car park. ☊ turn ☊
The river turns north at this point. ☊ turn ☊
Brown the meat on one side, then turn it over and brown the other side. ☊ turn sth over ☊
The car skidded and turned over. ☊ turn over ☊
Turn around and let me look at your back. ☊ turn around/round, turn sb/sth around/round ☊
In one year she turned from a problem child into a model student. ☊ turn (from sth) into sth ☊
He really knows how to turn on the charm (= suddenly become pleasant and attractive). ☊ turn sth on ☊
Give the handle a few turns. ☊ turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. ☊ TV ☊
She twisted a scarf around her head. ☊ twist ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
The road twists and turns along the coast. ☊ twist ☊
I twisted and turned to avoid being caught. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
The car followed the twists and turns of the mountain road. ☊ twist ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
The disappearance of a vital witness added a new twist to the case. ☊ twist ☊
She gave the lid another twist and it came off. ☊ twist ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
a gnarled and twisted tree ☊ twisted ☊
He broke the bar of chocolate in two and gave me half. ☊ in two ☊
People arrived in twos and threes. ☊ in twos and threes ☊
He's inclined to put two and two together and make five (= reaches the wrong conclusion from what he sees, hears, etc.). ☊ put two and two together ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
Such behaviour is totally unacceptable in a civilized society. ☊ unacceptable ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
It is uncertain what his role in the company will be. ☊ uncertain ☊
She still finds it uncomfortable to stand without support. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
The thoughts rushed into my mind uncontrolled. ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road. ☊ under ☊
The boat lay under several feet of water. ☊ under ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
The hotel is still under construction. ☊ under ☊
The matter is under investigation. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
He pulled up the covers and crawled under. ☊ under ☊
She took a deep breath and stayed under for more than a minute. ☊ under ☊
prices of ten dollars and under ☊ under ☊
Rescuers found victims trapped several feet underground. ☊ underground ☊
understand (sth): Doctors still don't understand much about the disease. ☊ understand ☊
understand why, what, etc...: I could never understand why she was fired. ☊ understand ☊
The committee has little or no understanding of the problem. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
underwater creatures ☊ underwater ☊
Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay underwater. ☊ underwater ☊
I undid the package and took out the books. ☊ undo ☊
a rise in both inflation and unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
The unfortunate animal was locked inside the house for a week. ☊ unfortunate ☊
You're putting me in a most unfortunate position. ☊ unfortunate ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
It won't be finished for a few weeks. Unfortunately! ☊ unfortunately ☊
I didn't realize but he was deeply unhappy at that time. ☊ unhappy ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
They dismissed the problem as unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
a summit to discuss economic and monetary union ☊ union ☊
Everyone's fingerprints are unique. ☊ unique ☊
The deal will put the company in a unique position to export goods to Eastern Europe. ☊ unique ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
The man's identity remains unknown. ☊ unknown ☊
It was not unknown for people to have to wait several hours (= it happened sometimes). ☊ unknown ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
unload (sth): This isn't a suitable place to unload the van. ☊ unload ☊
Start number 13 proved unlucky for the Swiss skier. ☊ unlucky ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
She is still a little unsteady on her feet after the operation. ☊ unsteady ☊
They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project. ☊ unwilling ☊
Prices are still going up (= rising). ☊ up ☊
A car drove up and he got in. ☊ up ☊
She went straight up to the door and knocked loudly. ☊ up ☊
Time's up. Stop writing and hand in your papers. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
What's up? (= What is the matter?) ☊ up ☊
She was pacing up and down in front of her desk. ☊ up and down ☊
It's not up to you to tell me how to do my job. ☊ be up to sb ☊
There's no point getting upset about it. ☊ upset ☊
We've converted the upstairs into an office. ☊ upstairs ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
used to doing sth: I'm not used to eating so much at lunchtime. ☊ used ☊
We used to go sailing on the lake in summer. ☊ used to ☊
They asked me why I wanted the job and why I thought I was suitable—you know, the usual thing. ☊ usual ☊
As usual at that hour, the place was deserted. ☊ as usual ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
a furniture van ☊ van ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
a delivery van ☊ van ☊
a van driver ☊ van ☊
Currency exchange rates are always subject to variation. ☊ variation ☊
regional/seasonal variation (= depending on the region or time of year) ☊ variation ☊
a wide and varied selection of cheeses ☊ varied ☊
He led a full and varied life. ☊ varied ☊
My cooking is of the 'quick and simple' variety. ☊ variety ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
vary (between A and B): Class numbers vary between 25 and 30. ☊ vary ☊
At dusk bats appear in vast numbers. ☊ vast ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
a vegetable garden/patch/plot ☊ vegetable ☊
vegetable matter (= plants in general) ☊ vegetable ☊
They ventured nervously into the water. ☊ venture ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
the film version of 'War and Peace' ☊ version ☊
The English version of the novel is due for publication next year. ☊ version ☊
The cliff was almost vertical. ☊ vertical ☊
'Is it what you expected?' 'Oh yes, very much so.' ☊ very ☊
At last he had his very own car (= belonging to him and to nobody else). ☊ very ☊
The movie will be released on video in June. ☊ video ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
Is there too much sex and violence on TV? ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
There's a virus going around the office. ☊ virus ☊
The word conjures up visions of home and family. ☊ vision ☊
The Prime Minister is visiting Japan at the moment. ☊ visit ☊
visit sth: The lake is also visited by seals in the summer. ☊ visit ☊
We've got visitors coming this weekend. ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
He was suffering from flu and had lost his voice (= could not speak). ☊ voice ☊
She was in good voice (= singing well) at the concert tonight. ☊ voice ☊
to have/take a vote on an issue ☊ vote ☊
The issue was put to the vote. ☊ vote ☊
In Britain and the US, people get the vote at 18. ☊ vote ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
vote to do sth: Parliament voted to set up an independent inquiry into the matter. ☊ vote ☊
Wages are paid on Fridays. ☊ wage ☊
Tax and insurance are deducted from your wages. ☊ wage ☊
The workmen were stripped to the waist (= wearing no clothes on the top half of their bodies). ☊ waist ☊
a skirt with an elasticated waist ☊ waist ☊
She rang the bell and waited. ☊ wait ☊
I waited my chance and slipped out when no one was looking. ☊ wait ☊
wake (up): What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ☊ wake ☊
I always wake early in the summer. ☊ wake ☊
The door opened and Jo walked in. ☊ walk ☊
She missed the bus and had to walk home. ☊ walk ☊
walk sth: Children here walk several miles to school. ☊ walk ☊
(+ adv./prep.): We're going walking in the mountains this summer. ☊ walk ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
I like to have a walk in the evenings. ☊ walk ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
He sat on the wall and watched the others playing. ☊ wall ☊
I'm going to paint the walls white and the ceiling pink. ☊ wall ☊
She leaned against the wall. ☊ wall ☊
wander away/off: The child wandered off and got lost. ☊ wander ☊
wander from/off sth: They had wandered from the path into the woods. ☊ wander ☊
It's easy to be distracted and let your attention wander. ☊ wander ☊
I went to the park and had a wander around. ☊ wander ☊
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. ☊ want ☊
want (to do sth): What do you want to do tomorrow? ☊ want ☊
the war between England and Scotland ☊ war ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
His smile was warm and friendly. ☊ warm ☊
It's nice and warm in here. ☊ warm ☊
The children jumped up and down to keep warm. ☊ warm ☊
Heat the bread until it is warm to the touch. ☊ warm ☊
Come in and warm yourself by the fire. ☊ warm ☊
The alcohol warmed and relaxed him. ☊ warm ☊
The animals huddled together for warmth. ☊ warmth ☊
He led the child into the warmth and safety of the house. ☊ warmth ☊
The area is famous for the warmth and hospitality of its people. ☊ warmth ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
I washed and changed before going out. ☊ wash ☊
Go and get washed up. ☊ wash up ☊
Wash that mud off your boots before you come in. ☊ wash sth off (sth) ☊
We got straight down to business without wasting time on small talk. ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
She stood and watched as the taxi drove off. ☊ watch ☊
She kept looking anxiously at her watch. ☊ watch ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
The flag waved in the breeze. ☊ wave ☊
The people on the bus waved and we waved back. ☊ wave ☊
wave at/to sb: Why did you wave at him? ☊ wave ☊
wave sth (about/around): A man in the water was shouting and waving his arms around frantically. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth at sb: She waved her hand dismissively at the housekeeper. ☊ wave ☊
wave sb sth: My mother was crying as I waved her goodbye. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth to sb: My mother was crying as I waved goodbye to her. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth: Crowds lined the route, waving flags and cheering. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
We still have a ways to go. ☊ way ☊
the way in/out ☊ way ☊
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
Unfortunately they ran into a snowstorm along the way. ☊ way ☊
She grabbed her camera and bag on her way out. ☊ on your/the/its way ☊
What's the time, by the way? ☊ by the way ☊
Oh by the way, if you see Jackie, tell her I'll call her this evening. ☊ by the way ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
Why don't we go and see it together? ☊ we ☊
a weak and cowardly man ☊ weak ☊
She is still weak after her illness. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
It's important to know your own strengths and weaknesses. ☊ weakness ☊
a person of wealth and influence ☊ wealth ☊
Good education often depends on wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
Do I have to wear a tie? ☊ wear ☊
He wore out two pairs of shoes last year. ☊ wear out, wear sth out ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. ☊ wedding ☊
I will be away for a couple of weeks. ☊ week ☊
They live in town during the week and go to the country for the weekend. ☊ week ☊
It's my birthday a week on Tuesday. ☊ a week next/on/this Monday, etc., a week tomorrow, etc. ☊
It happened on the weekend of 24 and 25 April. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed at the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
The office is closed on the weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
I like to go out on a weekend. ☊ weekend ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
He's put on/gained weight (= become heavier and fatter) since he gave up smoking. ☊ weight ☊
Sam has a weight problem (= is too fat). ☊ weight ☊
These animals make very good pets if treated well (= with kindness). ☊ well ☊
They lived well (= in comfort and spending a lot of money) and were generous with their money. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
Add the lemon juice and mix well. ☊ well ☊
Mother and baby are doing well. ☊ be doing well ☊
Well, well—I would never have guessed it! ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
Well, it can't be helped. ☊ well ☊
Well, I suppose I could fit you in at 3.45. ☊ well ☊
Well, as I was saying... ☊ well ☊
I think it happened, well, towards the end of last summer. ☊ well ☊
I was born in Japan, but I've lived in the West for some years now. ☊ west ☊
Her hair was still dripping wet. ☊ wet ☊
It's going to be wet tomorrow. ☊ wet ☊
The weather will be wet and windy in the south. ☊ wet ☊
The last time I went to Scotland was in May, when the weather was beautiful. ☊ when ☊
It remains to be seen whether or not this idea can be put into practice. ☊ whether ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
Her parents died while she was still at school. ☊ while ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
He scored the winning goal just seconds before the final whistle. ☊ whistle ☊
The crowd booed and whistled as the player came onto the field. ☊ whistle ☊
The train whistled and shot into the tunnel. ☊ whistle ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
And then Mary, who we had been talking about earlier, walked in. ☊ who ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
Why oh why do people keep leaving the door open? ☊ why ☊
Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. ☊ why ☊
It makes me wild (= very angry) to see such waste. ☊ wild ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
The island is a wild and lonely place. ☊ wild ☊
wild animals/flowers ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
You'll be in time if you hurry. ☊ will ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
I was forced to sign the agreement against my will. ☊ against your will ☊
I'm perfectly willing to discuss the problem. ☊ willing ☊
Unemployment can be defined as the number of people who are willing and able to work, but who can not find jobs. ☊ willing ☊
Success in studying depends on a willingness to learn. ☊ willingness ☊
win sth: Britain won five gold medals. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
He wound the wool into a ball. ☊ wind ☊
I saw the dress I wanted in the window. ☊ window ☊
red/rosé/white wine ☊ wine ☊
sparkling wine ☊ wine ☊
The winners of the competition will be announced next month. ☊ winner ☊
Our house can be very cold in (the) winter. ☊ winter ☊
I'm older and wiser after ten years in the business. ☊ wise ☊
wish sb/sth/yourself + adj.: He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again. ☊ wish ☊
She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better. ☊ wish ☊
Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish. ☊ wish ☊
a nice steak with a bottle of red wine ☊ with ☊
a man with a suitcase ☊ with ☊
With these students it's pronunciation that's the problem. ☊ with ☊
The meal with wine came to $20 each. ☊ with ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
The ambulance arrived within minutes of the call being made. ☊ within ☊
men, women and children ☊ woman ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised). ☊ word ☊
Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks. ☊ word ☊
I'd like to say a few words about future plans. ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
My plan worked, and I got them to agree. ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
to work out a problem ☊ work sth out ☊
works of fiction/literature ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
The new legislation concerns health and safety at work. ☊ work ☊
I'm still looking for work. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
Stop talking and get on with your work. ☊ work ☊
He is still at work on the painting. ☊ at work ☊
farm/factory/office workers ☊ worker ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
talks between workers and management ☊ worker ☊
the animal/plant/insect world ☊ world ☊
stars from the sporting and artistic worlds ☊ world ☊
the natural world (= animals, plants, minerals, etc.) ☊ world ☊
The island is a world of brilliant colours and dramatic sunsets. ☊ world ☊
They had little contact with the outside world (= people and places that were not part of their normal life). ☊ world ☊
campaigning for world peace ☊ world ☊
the industrialized and developing worlds ☊ world ☊
worry (that)...: I worry that I won't get into college. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
The news of his release from prison added further to her worries. ☊ worry ☊
Students should discuss any problems or worries they have with their course tutors. ☊ worry ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
worse than sth: The interview was much worse than he had expected. ☊ worse ☊
The crisis was getting worse and worse. ☊ worse ☊
He told her she'd let them down and she felt worse than ever. ☊ worse ☊
She'd lost her job. Even worse, she'd lost her house and her children, too. ☊ worse ☊
morning worship (= a church service in the morning) ☊ worship ☊
He'd been in a fight and had obviously got the worst of it. ☊ get the worst of it ☊
Would you mind leaving us alone for a few minutes? ☊ would ☊
Would you have dinner with me on Friday? ☊ would ☊
When my parents were away, my grandmother would take care of me. ☊ would ☊
He died from the wounds he had received to his chest. ☊ wound ☊
There were 79 killed and 230 wounded. ☊ wounded ☊
He tossed her a towel. 'Wrap yourself in that.' ☊ wrap ☊
The painting was still in its wrappings. ☊ wrapping ☊
Can you write and confirm your booking? ☊ write ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
write (about sth): I wanted to travel and then write about it. ☊ write ☊
He writes for the 'New Yorker' (= works as a writer). ☊ write ☊
No decision has been made at the time of writing. ☊ write ☊
write sb sth: She wrote him several poems. ☊ write ☊
In some countries children don't start learning to read and write until they are six. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
She wrote back saying that she couldn't come. ☊ write back (to sb) ☊
writers of poetry ☊ writer ☊
a travel/cookery, etc. writer ☊ writer ☊
a messy writer ☊ writer ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
He is leaving the band to concentrate on his writing. ☊ writing ☊
creative writing ☊ writing ☊
There was writing all over the desk. ☊ writing ☊
Who's this from? I don't recognize the writing. ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
Could you put your complaint in writing? ☊ in writing ☊
You must get it in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
written instructions ☊ written ☊
written communication skills ☊ written ☊
a written apology ☊ written ☊
a written contract ☊ written ☊
We don't want this document falling into the wrong hands. ☊ wrong ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
'What's wrong?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ wrong ☊
What else can go wrong (= what other problems are we going to have)? ☊ go wrong ☊
He stood up, stretched and yawned. ☊ yawn ☊
She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. ☊ yawn ☊
'We're off to France soon.' 'Oh yeah? When's that?' ☊ oh yeah? ☊
I lost my job earlier this year. ☊ year ☊
pale yellow flowers ☊ yellow ☊
a bright yellow waterproof jacket ☊ yellow ☊
She was dressed in yellow. ☊ yellow ☊
the reds and yellows of the trees ☊ yellow ☊
'Is this your car?' 'Yes, it is.' ☊ yes ☊
'I enjoyed her latest novel.' 'Yes, me too.' ☊ yes ☊
'It's an excellent hotel.' 'Yes, but (= I don't completely agree) it's too expensive.' ☊ yes ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
'Would you like a drink?' 'Yes, please/thanks.' ☊ yes ☊
Yes? How can I help you? ☊ yes ☊
'Waiter!' 'Yes, sir?' ☊ yes ☊
Where did I put the keys? Oh, yes—in my pocket! ☊ yes ☊
'I'm going to Paris this weekend.' 'Yes...' ☊ yes ☊
'They've scored another goal.' 'Yes!!' ☊ yes ☊
There will be two ballot boxes—one for yesses and one for noes. ☊ yes ☊
I'll put you down as a yes. ☊ yes ☊
We have yet to decide what action to take (= We have not decided what action to take). ☊ yet ☊
snow, snow and yet more snow ☊ yet ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
It's a friendly place—people come up to you in the street and start talking. ☊ you ☊
The night is still young (= it has only just started). ☊ young ☊
She regrets that she spent her youth travelling and not studying. ☊ youth ☊
She brings to the job a rare combination of youth and experience. ☊ youth ☊
youth culture ☊ youth ☊