tố cáo buộc tội kết tội 
accuse 
coffee ☊ 
Cà phê ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 A mug of coffee ☊ Một ca cà phê ☊ Alphabet Introduction 1 coffee ☊ cà phê ☊ Food tomato ☊ cà chua ☊ Food He sells glasses of coffee. ☊ Anh ấy bán những ly cà phê. ☊ Verbs 1 I drink coffee before I sleep. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ. ☊ Conjunctions What do you do after drinking coffee? ☊ Bạn làm gì sau khi uống cà phê? ☊ Prepositions 1 We will open a coffee shop. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ mở một quán cà phê. ☊ Places coffee shop ☊ quán cà phê ☊ Places That man buys Turkish coffee. ☊ Người đàn ông đó mua cà phê Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ. ☊ Countries 2 I want to order a cup of hot coffee. ☊ Tôi muốn gọi một ly cà phê nóng. ☊ Adjectives 2 She gifts me a coconut branch. ☊ Cô ấy tặng tôi một cành dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous branch ☊ cành ☊ Miscellaneous She drinks coffee to stay up all night. ☊ Cô ấy uống cà phê để thức trắng đêm. ☊ Informal Expressions I drink coffee. Tôi uống cà phê. * 014 Do you drink coffee with sugar? Bạn có uống cà phê với đường không? * 014 At the café. Ở trong quán cà phê. * 015 He is drinking coffee. Anh ấy uống cà phê. * 015 I am eating a sandwich with margarine and tomatoes. Tôi ăn một miếng săng uých với bơ thực vật và cà chua. * 017 We need carrots and tomatoes for the soup. Chúng ta cần cà rốt và cà chua cho món xúp. * 017 I’d like a coffee. Tôi muốn một cốc / ly cà phê. * 031 I’d like a coffee with milk. Tôi muốn một cốc / ly cà phê với sữa. * 031 A tomato juice, please. Một cốc / ly nước cà chua ạ! * 032 I’d like chips / French fries (am.) with ketchup. Một xuất khoai tây chiên với xốt cà chua. * 034 I like to eat tomatoes. Tôi thích ăn cà chua. * 034 Do you also like to eat carrots? Bạn cũng thích ăn cà rốt à? * 034 There is a café over there. Ở kia có một quán cà phê. * 045 Would you like a coffee? Bạn có muốn một cốc / ly cà phê không? * 072 Do you want to go to a café? Các bạn muốn vào quán / tiệm cà phê không? * 073 Why aren’t you drinking the coffee? Tại sao bạn không uống cà phê? * 079 Does anyone else want a coffee? Có ai còn muốn cà phê nữa không? * 102 like: cà → →
nonsense story ☊ con cà con kê ☊ lose one’s head, become rattled ☊ cuống cà kê ☊ to pick holes in something, find fault ☊ cà riềng cà tỏi ☊ leisurely ☊ cà rịch cà tang ☊ tall and slender ☊ cà tong cà teo ☊ coffee mill ☊ cối xay cà phê ☊ fireworks sparkle ☊ hoa cà hoa cải ☊ creaking sound ☊ kẽo cà kẽo kẹt ☊ coffee cup ☊ ly cà phê ☊ vagrant, vagabond ☊ ma cà bông ☊ vampire ☊ ma cà rồng ☊ coffee-spoon ☊ muỗng uỗng cà phê ☊ a cup of coffee ☊ một ly cà phê ☊ a cup of coffee ☊ một tách cà phê ☊ another cup of coffee ☊ một tách cà phê nữa ☊ tomato juice ☊ nước cà chua ☊ tomato sauce ☊ nước xốt cà chua ☊ to make coffee ☊ pha cà phê ☊ to make a cup of coffee ☊ pha ly cà phê ☊ café, coffee shop ☊ quán cà phê ☊ a cup of coffee ☊ tách cà phê ☊ to drink coffee ☊ uống cà phê ☊ monk’s robe ☊ áo cà sa ☊ to walk on stilts ☊ đi cà kheo ☊ verbose, diffuse ☊ đại cà sa ☊ coffeepot ☊ ấm cà phê ☊ 
danke ☊ cám ơn ☊ 
谢谢 ☊ xièxie alle ☊ tất cả ☊ 一切 ☊ yíqiè dieser ☊ cái này ☊ 这个 ☊ zhègè brauchen ☊ cần ☊ 需要 ☊ xūyào neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ 旁边的 ☊ pángbiān de zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ 露营 ☊ lùyíng fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感觉 ☊ gǎnjué fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感觉 ☊ gǎnjué ein Paar ☊ một đôi, một cặp ☊ 一对 ☊ yí duì beide ☊ cả hai ☊ 两者 ☊ liǎngzhě zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ 增加 ☊ zēngjiā andere ☊ cái khác ☊ 其它的 ☊ qítā de gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 煎 ☊ jiān gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ 烧烤的 ☊ shāokǎo de gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ 煮熟的 ☊ zhǔshú de gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ 烤 ☊ kǎo de scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gèrén de alles ☊ tất cả ☊ 所有 ☊ suǒyǒu nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ 小心 ☊ xiǎoxīn ein paar ☊ một đôi, một cặp ☊ 几个 ☊ jǐ gè nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ 没有 ☊ méiyǒu mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de sich bedanken ☊ cám ơn ☊ 感谢 ☊ gǎnxiè vor zwei Jahren ☊ cách đây hai năm ☊ 两年前 ☊ liǎng nián qián abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ 减少 ☊ jiǎnshǎo grün ☊ màu xanh lá cây ☊ 绿色的 ☊ lǜ sè de gegenseitig ☊ từ cả hai phía ☊ 相互的 ☊ xiānghù de dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ 戏剧性的 ☊ xìjùxìng de insgesamt ☊ cả thảy, tổng thể ☊ 总共 ☊ zǒng gòng etwas hinstellen ☊ sắp đặt cái gì ☊ 摆放 ☊ bǎi fàng etwas hinlegen ☊ Đặt cái gì ở đâu ☊ 放下 ☊ fàng xià etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ 修理 ☊ xiū lǐ über etwas nachdenken ☊ nghĩ về cái gì ☊ 考虑某事 ☊ kǎo lùe mǒu shì intensiv ☊ cường độ lớn, cấp tốc ☊ 紧凑的 ☊ jǐn còu de sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ 考虑 ☊ kǎo lùe verabscheuen ☊ căm ghét ☊ 厌恶 ☊ yàn wù wetten ☊ cá độ ☊ 打赌 ☊ dǎ dǔ verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ 腐烂的水果 ☊ fǔ làn de shuǐ guǒ schneiden ☊ cắt ☊ 切 ☊ qiē wiegen ☊ cân ☊ 称 ☊ chēng etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ 记住 ☊ jì zhù scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de scharf ☊ cay ☊ 辣的 ☊ là de paarweise ☊ từng đôi, từng cặp ☊ 一对的 ☊ yí duì de anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ 做某事 ☊ zuò mǒu shì tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ 白天 ☊ bái tiān jemandem etwas versprechen ☊ hứa với ai cái gì ☊ 向某人承诺某事 ☊ xiàng mǒu rén chéng nuò mǒu shì empfinden ☊ thấy, cảm thấy ☊ 感觉到 ☊ gǎn jué dào kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ 近视 ☊ jìn shì hoch ☊ cao ☊ 高 ☊ gāo beißen ☊ cắn ☊ 咬 ☊ yǎo sich erkälten ☊ cảm lạnh ☊ 感冒 ☊ gǎn mào mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒng gǎn de einschließlich ☊ bao gồm cả ☊ 包含 ☊ bāo hán nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ 相邻的 ☊ xiāng lín de etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ 把某物拿在手里 ☊ bǎ mǒu wù ná zài shǒu lǐ sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ 干涉 ☊ gāng shè verlangen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú zerreißen ☊ xé rách, cẩt đứt ☊ 撕烂 ☊ sī làn betteln ☊ cầu khẩn ☊ 乞求 ☊ qǐ qiú empfindlich ☊ nhạy cảm ☊ 敏感的 ☊ mǐn gǎn de sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ 保护不受 ... 的伤害 ☊ bǎo hù bú shòu ..... de shāng hài Auffordern ☊ yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú anklagen ☊ tố cáo ☊ 起诉 ☊ qǐ sù den Angeklagten belasten ☊ chỉ trích bị cáo ☊ 举出对被告的指控 ☊ jǔ chū duì bèi gào de zhǐ kòng jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ 向警察告发某人 ☊ xiàng jǐng chá gào fā mǒu rén etwas aufbrechen ☊ cạy ☊ 撬开 ☊ qiào kāi stehlen ☊ Ăn cắp ☊ 偷窃 ☊ tōu qiè etwas einstecken ☊ trộm đi cái gì ☊ 带走某物 ☊ dài zǒu mǒu wù anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ 种植 ☊ zhòng zhí angeln ☊ câu cá ☊ 钓鱼 ☊ diào yú kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ 刮 ☊ guā stumm ☊ câm ☊ 哑的 ☊ yà de sich entfernen ☊ cách xa ☊ 使 ... 分离 ☊ shǐ ..... fēn lí etwas beschädigen ☊ hỏng cái gì ☊ 损坏某物 ☊ sǔn huài mǒu wù jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ 防碍某人干某事 ☊ fáng ài mǒu rén gàn mǒu shì eine Anzeige aufgeben ☊ Đăng một mẩu quảng cáo ☊ 登一则广告 ☊ dēng yì zé guǎng gào ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ 一公斤 ☊ yì gōng jīn steigern ☊ nâng cao, nâng giá, tăng ☊ 提高 ☊ tí gāo warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ 警告 ☊ jǐng gào aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ 专心的 ☊ zhuān xīn de persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ 个人的 ☊ gè rén de sich interessieren für ☊ quan tâm đến cái gì ☊ 对 ... 感兴趣 ☊ duì ..... gǎn xìng qù etwas gemeinsam haben ☊ có chung cái gì ☊ 有共同点 ☊ yǒu gòng tóng diǎn spüren ☊ có cảm giác ☊ 感觉 ☊ gǎn jué fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受 ☊ gǎn shòu fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受 ☊ gǎn shòu nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ 紧张的 ☊ jǐn zhāng de unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ 不可分开的 ☊ bù kě fēn kāi de welche, welcher, welches ☊ cái nào ☊ 哪个 ☊ nǎ gè ankündigen ☊ thông cáo ☊ 通知 ☊ tōng zhī sich beschränken ☊ cắt bớt ☊ 限制自己 ☊ xiàn zhì zì jǐ dringend ☊ cấp bách ☊ 紧急的 ☊ jǐn jí de etwas auswählen ☊ lựa chọn cái gì ☊ 选出 ☊ xuǎn chū sich etwas ausleihen ☊ mượn cái gì ☊ 借 ☊ jiè sich rasieren ☊ cạo râu ☊ 刮胡子 ☊ guā hú zi verbessern ☊ làm cho tốt hơn, cải thiện ☊ 改进 ☊ gǎi jìn anspruchsvoll ☊ Đòi hỏi cao, cầu toàn ☊ 苛求的 ☊ kē qiú de Skorpion ☊ bọ cạp ☊ 蝎子座 ☊ xiē zi zuò etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ 享受某事 ☊ xiǎng shòu mǒu shì beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ 祈祷 ☊ qǐ dǎo sensibel ☊ Đa cảm ☊ 多愁善感的 ☊ duō chóu shàn gǎn de allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ 万能的 ☊ wàn néng de versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ 封锁 ☊ fēng suǒ maximal ☊ cao nhất, nhiều nhất ☊ 最大 ☊ zuì dà beanspruchen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ 要求 ☊ yāo qiú von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ 从 ... 引开 ☊ cóng ..... yǐn kāi verbieten ☊ cấm ☊ 禁止 ☊ jìn zhǐ wesentlich ☊ căn bản ☊ 根本上的 ☊ gēn běn shàng de erwähnenswert ☊ đáng kể đến, đáng đề cập đến ☊ 值得一提的 ☊ zhídé yī tí de etwas erwähnen ☊ nói đến, đề cập đến điều gì đó ☊ 提及某事， 提到某事 ☊ tíjí mǒushì, tídào mǒushì eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ 一个有说服力的陈述 ☊ yī gè yǒu shuìfúlì de chénshù verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ 充分理解的 ☊ chōngfēn lǐjiě de jemanden anflehen ☊ cầu xin, van xin ai đó ☊ 恳求某人 ☊ kěnqíu mǒurén einen Satz formulieren ☊ thành lập câu, tạo câu ☊ 起草一个句子 ☊ qǐcǎo yī gè jùzi sexy ☊ khêu gợi, gợi cảm ☊ 性感 ☊ xìnggǎn sich zu jemandem hingezogen fühlen ☊ cảm thấy bị lôi cuốn, bị hấp dẫn bởi ai đó ☊ 被某人迷住 ☊ bèi mǒurén mízhù leichtgläubig ☊ cả tin ☊ 轻信的 ☊ qīngxìn de etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ 某事与某人相抵触 ☊ mǒushì yǔ mǒurén xiāng dǐchù etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ 练习某事 ☊ liànxí mǒushì ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ 规劝 ☊ guīquàn sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ 仔细的 ☊ zǐxì de etwas biegen ☊ uốn cong cái gì đó ☊ 使某物弯曲 ☊ shǐ mǒuwù wānqū etwas sortieren ☊ phân loại cái gì đó ☊ 分类整理某物 ☊ fēnlèi zhěnglǐ mǒuwù pfuschen ☊ làm cẩu thả, làm ẩu ☊ 马虎地工作, 粗制滥造 ☊ mǎhu de gōngzuò, cūzhì-lànzào sich verpflichtet fühlen ☊ cảm thấy có trách nhiệm ☊ 觉得有责任 ☊ juéde yǒu zérèn konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ 有竞争力的 ☊ yǒu jìngzhēnglì de liefern ☊ cấp, cung cấp, giao ☊ 交付， 送交 ☊ jiāofù, sòngjiāo beschaffen ☊ cung cấp, mua ☊ 采办 ☊ cǎibàn überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ 自大的 ☊ zìdà de einen Bericht verfassen ☊ viết báo cáo ☊ 撰写一篇报告 ☊ zhuànxiě yī piān bàogào jemanden überschätzen ☊ đánh giá quá cao ai đó ☊ 高估某人 ☊ gāogū mǒurén eifrig ☊ cần cù, siêng năng ☊ 勤奋的 ☊ qínfèn de unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ 必不可少的 ☊ bì bù kě shǎo de etwas bewilligen ☊ cấp phép cho việc gì đó ☊ 批准某事 ☊ pīzhǔn mǒushì unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ 不允许的 ☊ bù yǔnxǔ de ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ 使 ... 均衡 ☊ shǐ ... jūnhéng etwas steigern ☊ cái gì đó tăng lên, tăng thêm ☊ 对某物出价 ☊ duì mǒuwù chūjià etwas erweitern ☊ mở rộng cái gì đó ☊ 开拓某事 ☊ kāituò mǒushì destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ 蒸馏 ☊ zhēngliú eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ 有角的 ☊ yǒujiǎo de installieren ☊ cài đặt ☊ 安装 ☊ ānzhuāng etwas schleifen ☊ mài cái gì đó ☊ 打磨某物 ☊ dǎmó mǒuwù einen Baum fällen ☊ chặt cây ☊ 砍伐一棵树 ☊ kǎnfá yī kē shù einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ 锯掉一根树枝 ☊ jùdiào yī gēn shùzhī etwas beschneiden ☊ cắt, xén, gọt gì đó ☊ 修剪某物 ☊ xiūjiǎn mǒuwù etwas schmieren ☊ phết lên, trét lên cái gì đó ☊ 润滑某物 ☊ rùnhuá mǒuwù etwas heranziehen ☊ kéo cái gì đó lại gần ☊ 拉近某物 ☊ lājìn mǒuwù jemanden denunzieren ☊ tố cáo, tố giác ai đó ☊ 告发某人 ☊ gàofā mǒurén verkleidet ☊ cải trang ☊ 化了装的 ☊ huà le zhuāng de etwas würdigen ☊ đánh giá cao ☊ 评价某事 ☊ píngjià mǒushì sich vermummen ☊ cải trang ☊ 伪装 ☊ wěizhuāng einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ 调和一个争执 ☊ tiáohé yī gè zhēngzhí etwas durchschneiden ☊ cắt ngang thứ gì đó ☊ 切断某物 ☊ qiēduàn mǒuwù etwas umrühren ☊ khuấy cái gì đó ☊ 搅拌某物 ☊ jiǎobàn mǒuwù ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ 冲洗一个玻璃杯 ☊ chōngxǐ yī gè bōlíbēi schaben ☊ cạo, gọt, nạo ☊ 刮 ☊ guā etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ 某物快用完了 ☊ mǒuwù kuài yòng wán le entkoffeiniert ☊ không có chất caffein ☊ 无咖啡因的 ☊ wú kāfēiyīn de notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ 紧急迫降 ☊ jǐnjí pòjiàng unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ 不专心的 ☊ bù zhuānxīn de sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ 从一个枝头荡到另一个枝头 ☊ cóng yī gè zhītóu dàng dào lìng yī gè zhītóu abschneiden ☊ cắt ☊ 切断 ☊ qiēduàn klappern ☊ tiếng lách cách, tiếng lạch cạch ☊ 发出哔剥声 ☊ fā chū bībō shēng flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng einen Spieler auswechseln ☊ thay cầu thủ ☊ 调换一名运动员 ☊ diàohuàn yī míng yùndòngyuán den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ 扣上大衣 ☊ kòushàng dàyī kariert ☊ kẻ ca-rô ☊ 方格的 ☊ fānggé de eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ 布置一套住房 ☊ bùzhì yī tào zhùfáng inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ 启发 ☊ qǐfā Höhenangst haben ☊ bệnh sợ độ cao ☊ 有恐高症 ☊ yǒu kǒnggāozhèng mit jemandem Mitleid haben ☊ có đồng cảm với ai đó ☊ 同情某人 ☊ tóngqíng mǒurén verspüren ☊ cảm thấy ☊ 感受到 ☊ gǎnshòu dào amputieren ☊ cắt cụt ☊ 截肢 ☊ jiézhī greifen ☊ cầm ☊ 握住 ☊ wòzhù etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ 拉伸某部位 ☊ lāshēn mǒu bùwèi streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ 好争吵的 ☊ hào zhēngchǎo de zerkratzen ☊ cào, xé ☊ 刮坏 ☊ guāhuài zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ 撕碎 ☊ sīsuì kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ 捏 ☊ niē unbestreitbar ☊ không thể chối cãi ☊ 无可争辩的 ☊ wú kě zhēngbiàn de nörgeln ☊ càu nhàu ☊ 埋怨 ☊ máiyuàn klauen ☊ ăn trộm, ăn cắp ☊ 偷 ☊ tōu vertrauenswürdig ☊ đáng tin cậy ☊ 值得信赖的 ☊ zhídé xìnlài de gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ 情感丰富的 ☊ qínggǎn fēngfù de jemanden beerdigen ☊ chôn cất ai đó ☊ 安葬某人 ☊ ānzàng mǒurén seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ 一侧的 ☊ yīcè de reformieren ☊ cải cách ☊ 改革 ☊ gǎigé Ägypten ☊ Ai Cập ☊ 埃及 ☊ Āijí Katalonien ☊ xứ Catalan ☊ 加泰隆 ☊ Jiātàilóng tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ 勇敢的 ☊ yǒnggǎn de danke ☊ cám ơn ☊ ☊ das Zimmer ☊ cái phòng, căn buồng ☊ ☊ alle ☊ tất cả ☊ ☊ dieser ☊ cái này ☊ ☊ die Brieftasche ☊ cặp táp ☊ ☊ die Tasse ☊ cái cốc có quai ☊ ☊ der Kaffee ☊ cà phê ☊ ☊ der Löffel ☊ cái muỗng (miền nam việt nam), cái thìa(miền bắc việt nam) ☊ ☊ der Turm ☊ cái tháp ☊ ☊ brauchen ☊ cần ☊ ☊ die Tür ☊ cái cửa ☊ ☊ der Stuhl ☊ cái ghế ☊ ☊ das Bett ☊ cái giường ☊ ☊ das Satellitenfernsehen ☊ truyền hình cáp ☊ ☊ neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ ☊ die Orangenmarmelade ☊ mứt cam nhừ ☊ ☊ der Campingplatz ☊ nơi cắm trại ☊ ☊ das Camping ☊ cắm trại ☊ ☊ das Zelt ☊ cái lều ☊ ☊ zelten ☊ dựng lều cắm trại ☊ ☊ das Kopfkissen ☊ cái gối ☊ ☊ das Paar ☊ đôi, cặp ☊ ☊ fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊ der Schläger ☊ cái vợt ☊ ☊ ein Paar ☊ một đôi, một cặp ☊ ☊ die Orange ☊ quả cam ☊ ☊ die Tomate ☊ cà chua ☊ ☊ der Kohl ☊ bắp cải ☊ ☊ die Karotte ☊ cà rốt ☊ ☊ das Geflügel ☊ gia cầm ☊ ☊ der Fisch ☊ cá ☊ ☊ der Lachs ☊ cá hồi ☊ ☊ der Thunfisch ☊ cá thu ☊ ☊ der Orangensaft ☊ nước cam ☊ ☊ beide ☊ cả hai ☊ ☊ die Wohnung ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊ das Apartment ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊ zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ ☊ andere ☊ cái khác ☊ ☊ die Autobahn ☊ đường cao tốc ☊ ☊ die Tankstelle ☊ cây xăng ☊ ☊ der Abflug ☊ sự cất cánh ☊ ☊ der Fensterplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi cạnh cửa số ☊ ☊ die Brille ☊ cái kính ☊ ☊ die Schere ☊ cái kéo ☊ ☊ die Stiefel ☊ giày cao cố ☊ ☊ der Hut ☊ cái mũ ☊ ☊ die Schüssel ☊ cái bát (miền bắc việt nam), cái chén (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ die Pfanne ☊ cái chảo ☊ ☊ gebraten ☊ của (phân từ), rán (bất định cách) (miền bắc việt nam), chiên (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ gegrillt ☊ của (phân từ), nướng bằng than (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gekocht ☊ của (phân từ), nấu (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ gebacken ☊ của (phân từ), nướng (bất định cách) ☊ ☊ scharf ☊ cay ☊ ☊ der Regenschirm ☊ cái dú (miền nam việt nam), cái ô (miền bắc việt nam) ☊ ☊ die Krawatte ☊ cà vạt ☊ ☊ der Kamm ☊ cái lược ☊ ☊ persönlich ☊ mang tính cá nhân ☊ ☊ alles ☊ tất cả ☊ ☊ nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ ☊ vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ ☊ der Baum ☊ cái cây ☊ ☊ nichts ☊ không gì cả ☊ ☊ die Landschaft ☊ phong cảnh ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ sich bedanken ☊ cám ơn ☊ ☊ das Kondom ☊ bao cao su ☊ ☊ das Fieberthermometer ☊ cặp nhiệt độ ☊ ☊ die Grippe ☊ cảm cúm ☊ ☊ der Mund ☊ cái miệng ☊ ☊ das Kinn ☊ cằm ☊ ☊ der Daumen ☊ ngón cái ☊ ☊ die Kiste ☊ cái hòm, cái sọt ☊ ☊ vor zwei Jahren ☊ cách đây hai năm ☊ ☊ die Geschichte ☊ câu chuyện, mẩu chuyện, lịch sử ☊ ☊ grün ☊ màu xanh lá cây ☊ ☊ abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ ☊ die Sehenswürdigkeit ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ ☊ der Flügel ☊ cánh ☊ ☊ das Klavier ☊ đàn dương cầm ☊ ☊ die Geige ☊ đàn vĩ cầm ☊ ☊ der Onkel ☊ chú, cậu ☊ ☊ gegenseitig ☊ từ cả hai phía ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ der Ausdruck ☊ cách diễn đạt, lời lẽ, cách phát biểu ☊ ☊ das Hochhaus ☊ tòa nhà cao tầng ☊ ☊ die Treppe ☊ cầu thang ☊ ☊ insgesamt ☊ cả thảy, tổng thể ☊ ☊ die Höhe ☊ cao ☊ ☊ die Sozialhilfe ☊ trợ cấp xã hội ☊ ☊ die Kerze ☊ Đèn cầy (sv), nến (nv) ☊ ☊ der Kerzenständer ☊ chân đèn cầy (sv), chân nến (nv) ☊ ☊ der Balken ☊ cái dầm ☊ ☊ etwas hinstellen ☊ sắp đặt cái gì ☊ ☊ etwas hinlegen ☊ Đặt cái gì ở đâu ☊ ☊ der Schrank ☊ cái tủ ☊ ☊ das Regal ☊ cái giá ☊ ☊ das Bücherregal ☊ cái giá sách ☊ ☊ das Loch ☊ cái lỗ ☊ ☊ der Nagel ☊ cây đinh ☊ ☊ der Hammer ☊ cây búa ☊ ☊ die Säge ☊ câí cưa ☊ ☊ die Schachtel ☊ cái hộp ☊ ☊ etwas ausbessern ☊ sữa chữa cái gì, làm cho cái gì tốt hơn ☊ ☊ über etwas nachdenken ☊ nghĩ về cái gì ☊ ☊ intensiv ☊ cường độ lớn, cấp tốc ☊ ☊ die Wette ☊ Đánh cuộc, cá độ ☊ ☊ die Frage ☊ câu hỏi, chất vấn ☊ ☊ sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ ☊ verabscheuen ☊ căm ghét ☊ ☊ wetten ☊ cá độ ☊ ☊ das Obst ☊ trái cây (sv), hoa quả (nv) ☊ ☊ verdorbenes Obst ☊ trái cây thối ☊ ☊ der Obstsalat ☊ trái cây trộn ☊ ☊ der Korkenzieher ☊ cái rút nút chai ☊ ☊ die Verwendung ☊ cách sử dụng ☊ ☊ das Pfand ☊ đặt cọc, cầm cố ☊ ☊ schneiden ☊ cắt ☊ ☊ wiegen ☊ cân ☊ ☊ etwas auswendig lernen ☊ học thuộc cái gì ☊ ☊ scharf ☊ cay ☊ ☊ paarweise ☊ từng đôi, từng cặp ☊ ☊ anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊ die Hütte ☊ cái nhà gỗ ☊ ☊ die Entfernung ☊ khoảng cách ☊ ☊ der Gummi ☊ cao su ☊ ☊ der Anker ☊ cái neo ☊ ☊ die Entfernung schätzen ☊ Đoán khoảng cách ☊ ☊ etwas unternehmen ☊ làm cái gì, nhận làm cái gì ☊ ☊ tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ ☊ die Brücke ☊ cầu ☊ ☊ jemandem etwas versprechen ☊ hứa với ai cái gì ☊ ☊ die Bremse ☊ cái phanh ☊ ☊ die Düne ☊ cồn cát ☊ ☊ der Teich ☊ cái đầm, cái ao ☊ ☊ empfinden ☊ thấy, cảm thấy ☊ ☊ kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ ☊ hoch ☊ cao ☊ ☊ der Biss ☊ vết cắn ☊ ☊ der Notruf ☊ Điện thoại cấp cứu ☊ ☊ beißen ☊ cắn ☊ ☊ sich erkälten ☊ cảm lạnh ☊ ☊ mutig ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ der Besen ☊ cái chổi ☊ ☊ das Zitat ☊ câu trích dẫn ☊ ☊ der Sand ☊ cát ☊ ☊ das Beet ☊ luống cây, luống hoa ☊ ☊ der Hafen ☊ bến cảng ☊ ☊ einschließlich ☊ bao gồm cả ☊ ☊ nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ ☊ der Anbieter ☊ nhà cung cấp ☊ ☊ die Prepaidkarte ☊ cạc trả trước ☊ ☊ die Anforderungen erfüllen ☊ hoàn thành yêu cầu ☊ ☊ etwas in der Hand halten ☊ giữ cái gì trên trong tay ☊ ☊ der Streit ☊ cãi vã ☊ ☊ der Hass ☊ căm ghét ☊ ☊ sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ ☊ verlangen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ ☊ das Gefühl ☊ tình cảm, cảm giác ☊ ☊ zerreißen ☊ xé rách, cẩt đứt ☊ ☊ betteln ☊ cầu khẩn ☊ ☊ empfindlich ☊ nhạy cảm ☊ ☊ das Verbot ☊ cấm ☊ ☊ der Mut ☊ dũng cảm, anh dũng ☊ ☊ sich schützen vor ☊ che chở trước cái gì hoặc trước ai ☊ ☊ auffordern ☊ yêu cầu ☊ ☊ der Angeklagte ☊ bị cáo ☊ ☊ die Aussicht ☊ viễn cảnh ☊ ☊ anklagen ☊ tố cáo ☊ ☊ den Angeklagten belasten ☊ chỉ trích bị cáo ☊ ☊ der Diebstahl ☊ trộm cắp ☊ ☊ die Anzeige ☊ tố cáo ☊ ☊ jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ ☊ etwas aufbrechen ☊ cạy ☊ ☊ stehlen ☊ Ăn cắp ☊ ☊ etwas einstecken ☊ trộm đi cái gì ☊ ☊ die Giraffe ☊ hươu cao cổ ☊ ☊ die Taube (Vogel) ☊ chim bồ câu ☊ ☊ die Pflanze ☊ cây ☊ ☊ der Kaktus ☊ cây xương rồng ☊ ☊ der Stamm ☊ gốc cây ☊ ☊ die Rinde ☊ vỏ cây ☊ ☊ die Wurzeln ☊ rễ cây ☊ ☊ der Obstanbau ☊ trồng trái cây ☊ ☊ die Angel ☊ cần câu ☊ ☊ anpflanzen ☊ trồng cây ☊ ☊ angeln ☊ câu cá ☊ ☊ der Stumme ☊ người câm ☊ ☊ kratzen ☊ làm xước, cào ☊ ☊ stumm ☊ câm ☊ ☊ die Not ☊ khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ sich entfernen ☊ cách xa ☊ ☊ etwas beschädigen ☊ hỏng cái gì ☊ ☊ jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ ☊ der Werbespot ☊ quảng cáo ngắn ☊ ☊ eine Anzeige aufgeben ☊ Đăng một mẩu quảng cáo ☊ ☊ ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ ☊ steigern ☊ nâng cao, nâng giá, tăng ☊ ☊ der Satz ☊ câu ☊ ☊ die Not ☊ khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ der Hilferuf ☊ số gọi cầu cứu ☊ ☊ die Warnung ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ die Redensart ☊ cách diễn đạt ☊ ☊ aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ ☊ persönlich ☊ cá nhân ☊ ☊ sich interessieren für ☊ quan tâm đến cái gì ☊ ☊ etwas gemeinsam haben ☊ có chung cái gì ☊ ☊ spüren ☊ có cảm giác ☊ ☊ fühlen ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊ nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ ☊ unzertrennlich ☊ không thể chia cách được ☊ ☊ welche, welcher, welches ☊ cái nào ☊ ☊ die Ankündigung ☊ thông cáo ☊ ☊ ankündigen ☊ thông cáo ☊ ☊ sich beschränken ☊ cắt bớt ☊ ☊ dringend ☊ cấp bách ☊ ☊ die Mode ☊ kiểu cách ☊ ☊ die Nadel ☊ cái kim ☊ ☊ die Haarspange ☊ cặp tóc ☊ ☊ die Kerze ☊ nến (nv), đèn cầy (sv) ☊ ☊ etwas auswählen ☊ lựa chọn cái gì ☊ ☊ sich etwas ausleihen ☊ mượn cái gì ☊ ☊ sich rasieren ☊ cạo râu ☊ ☊ der Schatten ☊ cái bóng ☊ ☊ der Tod ☊ cái chết ☊ ☊ der Sänger ☊ ca sỹ ☊ ☊ die Verbesserung ☊ cải thiện ☊ ☊ verbessern ☊ làm cho tốt hơn, cải thiện ☊ ☊ anspruchsvoll ☊ Đòi hỏi cao, cầu toàn ☊ ☊ der Kaviar ☊ trứng cá muối ☊ ☊ Skorpion ☊ bọ cạp ☊ ☊ etwas genießen ☊ thưởng thức cái gì ☊ ☊ beten ☊ cầu nguyện ☊ ☊ sensibel ☊ Đa cảm ☊ ☊ allmächtig ☊ quyền tối cao ☊ ☊ das Ministerium ☊ nội các chính phủ ☊ ☊ der Andrang ☊ cảnh chen chúc ☊ ☊ der Skandal ☊ xì căng đan ☊ ☊ der Bericht ☊ bản báo cáo, bài bình luận ☊ ☊ die Umfrage ☊ trưng cầu dân ý ☊ ☊ versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ ☊ maximal ☊ cao nhất, nhiều nhất ☊ ☊ das Gleichgewicht ☊ sự cân bằng ☊ ☊ die Gehaltskürzung ☊ cắt giảm lương ☊ ☊ das Stellenangebot ☊ cung cấp việc ☊ ☊ der Fischer ☊ người đánh cá ☊ ☊ die Erkältung ☊ cảm lạnh ☊ ☊ die Fortbildung ☊ nâng cao trình độ chuyên môn ☊ ☊ beanspruchen ☊ Đòi, yêu cầu ☊ ☊ von etwas ablenken ☊ bị sao nhãng bởi cái gì ☊ ☊ verbieten ☊ cấm ☊ ☊ wesentlich ☊ căn bản ☊ ☊ erwähnenswert ☊ đáng kể đến, đáng đề cập đến ☊ ☊ die Abneigung ☊ mối ác cảm, sự thiếu thiện cảm ☊ ☊ etwas erwähnen ☊ nói đến, đề cập đến điều gì đó ☊ ☊ eine überzeugende Darstellung ☊ một cách trình bày thuyết phục ☊ ☊ verständnisvoll ☊ đầy thông cảm, thấu hiểu ☊ ☊ jemanden anflehen ☊ cầu xin, van xin ai đó ☊ ☊ die Aussprache eines Wortes ☊ cách phát âm của một từ ☊ ☊ der Blocksatz ☊ cách sắp chữ theo khối ☊ ☊ das Satzzeichen ☊ dấu câu ☊ ☊ einen Satz formulieren ☊ thành lập câu, tạo câu ☊ ☊ der Hauptsatz ☊ câu chính ☊ ☊ der Nebensatz ☊ câu phụ ☊ ☊ sexy ☊ khêu gợi, gợi cảm ☊ ☊ sich zu jemandem hingezogen fühlen ☊ cảm thấy bị lôi cuốn, bị hấp dẫn bởi ai đó ☊ ☊ die Verführung ☊ sự cám dỗ, sự quyến rũ ☊ ☊ leichtgläubig ☊ cả tin ☊ ☊ etwas widerstrebt jemandem ☊ điều gì đó không hợp với ai đó, điều gì đó trái với tính cách của ai đó ☊ ☊ die Schultasche ☊ cặp sách ☊ ☊ der Hochschulabschluss ☊ tốt nghiệp đại học, tốt nghiệp cao đẳng ☊ ☊ etwas einüben ☊ luyện tập cái gì đó ☊ ☊ ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ ☊ der Meister ☊ thợ cả, người tinh thông, thầy ☊ ☊ sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ ☊ der Polizist ☊ cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ etwas biegen ☊ uốn cong cái gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas sortieren ☊ phân loại cái gì đó ☊ ☊ pfuschen ☊ làm cẩu thả, làm ẩu ☊ ☊ sich verpflichtet fühlen ☊ cảm thấy có trách nhiệm ☊ ☊ der Fischfang ☊ ngư nghiệp, nghề đánh cá ☊ ☊ die Kantine ☊ căng tin ☊ ☊ die Konkurrenz ☊ sự cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ der Konkurrent ☊ đối thủ cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ die finanzielle Zuwendung ☊ tiền trợ cấp ☊ ☊ liefern ☊ cấp, cung cấp, giao ☊ ☊ das Paket wiegen ☊ cân gói hàng ☊ ☊ beschaffen ☊ cung cấp, mua ☊ ☊ überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ ☊ das Anliegen, die Bitte ☊ lời cầu xin, sự thỉnh cầu ☊ ☊ einen Bericht verfassen ☊ viết báo cáo ☊ ☊ das Gästebuch ☊ sổ ghi cảm tưởng ☊ ☊ jemanden überschätzen ☊ đánh giá quá cao ai đó ☊ ☊ eifrig ☊ cần cù, siêng năng ☊ ☊ unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ ☊ etwas bewilligen ☊ cấp phép cho việc gì đó ☊ ☊ die Mahnung ☊ sự cảnh báo, sự cảnh cáo ☊ ☊ der Volksentscheid ☊ cuộc trưng cầu dân ý, cuộc biểu quyết toàn dân ☊ ☊ unerlaubt ☊ cấm, không được phép ☊ ☊ die Bilanz ☊ bảng cân đối tài chính ☊ ☊ die Steuererklärung ☊ bản báo cáo thuế ☊ ☊ ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ ☊ etwas steigern ☊ cái gì đó tăng lên, tăng thêm ☊ ☊ die Steigerung ☊ sự nâng lên, sự tăng cao ☊ ☊ etwas erweitern ☊ mở rộng cái gì đó ☊ ☊ die Kante ☊ thành, cạnh ☊ ☊ die Spindel ☊ cây, trục chính ☊ ☊ destillieren ☊ cất (hóa học) ☊ ☊ eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ ☊ der Zugang ☊ sự truy cập ☊ ☊ installieren ☊ cài đặt ☊ ☊ etwas schleifen ☊ mài cái gì đó ☊ ☊ der Schraubenzieher ☊ cái vặn vít, cái vặn đinh ốc ☊ ☊ einen Baum fällen ☊ chặt cây ☊ ☊ einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ ☊ etwas beschneiden ☊ cắt, xén, gọt gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas schmieren ☊ phết lên, trét lên cái gì đó ☊ ☊ etwas heranziehen ☊ kéo cái gì đó lại gần ☊ ☊ der Kran ☊ cần cẩu ☊ ☊ die Schaufel ☊ cái xẻng ☊ ☊ die Kerbe ☊ vết cắt hình chữ v ☊ ☊ der Pfusch ☊ sự tắc trách, việc làm cẩu thả ☊ ☊ der Untergrund ☊ tầng đất cái ☊ ☊ der Marmor ☊ đá cẩm thạch ☊ ☊ der Kohlenstoff ☊ các bon ☊ ☊ der Kork ☊ cây dẻ bất, điển điển ☊ ☊ das Harz ☊ nhựa thông, nhựa cây ☊ ☊ die Kugel ☊ quả cầu, hình cầu ☊ ☊ die Polizeistreife ☊ đội cảnh sát ☊ ☊ die Handschellen ☊ cái còng tay ☊ ☊ jemanden denunzieren ☊ tố cáo, tố giác ai đó ☊ ☊ verkleidet ☊ cải trang ☊ ☊ etwas würdigen ☊ đánh giá cao ☊ ☊ sich vermummen ☊ cải trang ☊ ☊ einen Streit schlichten ☊ hòa giải một cuộc tranh cãi ☊ ☊ die Falle ☊ cái bẫy, cạm bẫy ☊ ☊ der Hehler ☊ người buôn bán đồ trộm cắp ☊ ☊ das Treppenhaus putzen ☊ quét dọn cầu thang ☊ ☊ etwas durchschneiden ☊ cắt ngang thứ gì đó ☊ ☊ der Sicherungskasten ☊ cầu chì ☊ ☊ die Harke ☊ cái cào ☊ ☊ die Steckdose ☊ ổ cắm điện ☊ ☊ der Stecker ☊ phích cắm ☊ ☊ die Türklinke ☊ tay cầm cửa ☊ ☊ das Gitter ☊ lưới mắt cáo, lưới sắt ☊ ☊ das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊ die Zutaten vermengen ☊ rộn các thành phần ( thức ăn), trộn gia vị ☊ ☊ etwas umrühren ☊ khuấy cái gì đó ☊ ☊ ein Glas ausspülen ☊ rửa một cái cốc (ly) ☊ ☊ schaben ☊ cạo, gọt, nạo ☊ ☊ die Reibe ☊ cái nạo ☊ ☊ die Tube ☊ cái ống ☊ ☊ der Trichter ☊ cái phễu ☊ ☊ das Sieb ☊ cái sàng, cái rổ ☊ ☊ die Waage ☊ cái cân ☊ ☊ die Kanne ☊ cái ấm, bình ☊ ☊ der Deckel ☊ cái nắp ☊ ☊ der Topf ☊ cái nồi ☊ ☊ der Becher ☊ cái ly, cốc ☊ ☊ das Tuch ☊ cái khăn ☊ ☊ der Lappen ☊ cái giẻ lau ☊ ☊ der Fenchel ☊ cây thì là ☊ ☊ das Sauerkraut ☊ dưa cải chua ☊ ☊ die rote Beete ☊ củ cải đường ☊ ☊ der Meerrettich ☊ củ cải ngựa ☊ ☊ die Aubergine ☊ quả cà tím ☊ ☊ der Salbei ☊ cây xô thơm ☊ ☊ der Kümmel ☊ cây carum ☊ ☊ der Kakao ☊ ca cao ☊ ☊ das Karamel ☊ caramel ☊ ☊ der geräucherte Lachs ☊ cá hồi hun khói ☊ ☊ etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ ☊ entkoffeiniert ☊ không có chất caffein ☊ ☊ der Kaugummi ☊ kẹo cao su ☊ ☊ der Appetit ☊ cảm giác, ngon miệng ☊ ☊ der Schöpflöffel ☊ muôi, muỗng múc canh ☊ ☊ der Unfallbericht ☊ bản báo cáo tai nạn ☊ ☊ die Erdkugel ☊ trái đất, quả địa cầu ☊ ☊ notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ ☊ die Hupe ☊ cái còi ☊ ☊ die Automatikschaltung ☊ cài số tự động ☊ ☊ der Kotflügel ☊ cái chắn bùn ☊ ☊ der Wagenheber ☊ cái kích, tay đòn, đòn bẫy ☊ ☊ die Speiche ☊ tay quay, cái nan hoa ☊ ☊ das Segel ☊ cánh buồm ☊ ☊ der Bug ☊ cái mui ☊ ☊ das Kanu ☊ ca nô ☊ ☊ die Notbremse ☊ phanh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ der Käfer ☊ bọ cánh cứng ☊ ☊ das Krokodil ☊ cá sấu ☊ ☊ der Hai ☊ cá mập ☊ ☊ die Haifischflosse ☊ vây cá mập ☊ ☊ der Hering ☊ cá trích ☊ ☊ der Karpfen ☊ cá chép ☊ ☊ der Kabeljau ☊ cá thu ☊ ☊ die Forelle ☊ cá hồi ☊ ☊ die Fischgräte ☊ xương cá ☊ ☊ die Schuppen (eines Fisches) ☊ vẩy cá ☊ ☊ der Delfin ☊ cá heo ☊ ☊ der Wal ☊ cá voi ☊ ☊ der Tintenfisch ☊ cá mực ☊ ☊ sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊ der Wärter ☊ người gác, người canh gác ☊ ☊ der Feigenbaum ☊ cây sung ☊ ☊ der Nadelbaum ☊ cây lá kim ☊ ☊ die Tanne ☊ cây linh sam ☊ ☊ die Birke ☊ cây bulô ☊ ☊ die Buche ☊ cây sồi ☊ ☊ die Pinie ☊ cây thông, gỗ thông ☊ ☊ der Strauch ☊ bụi cây ☊ ☊ die Brennnessel ☊ cây tầm ma ☊ ☊ der Farn ☊ cây dương xỉ ☊ ☊ das Gewächs ☊ thực vật, cây ☊ ☊ der Hanf ☊ cây gai dầu ☊ ☊ der Mohn ☊ cây thuốc phiện ☊ ☊ der Hopfen ☊ cây hoa bia, cây hublông ☊ ☊ die Kastanie ☊ cây hạt dẻ ☊ ☊ der Lavendel ☊ cây oải hương ☊ ☊ der Löwenzahn ☊ cây bồ công anh ☊ ☊ der Raps ☊ cây cải dầu ☊ ☊ der Rettich ☊ củ cải ☊ ☊ die Topfpflanze ☊ chậu hoa, chậu cây ☊ ☊ der Olivenbaum ☊ cây ôliu ☊ ☊ die Eiche ☊ cây sồi ☊ ☊ der Bambus ☊ cây tre ☊ ☊ die Blätter des Baumes ☊ lá cây ☊ ☊ abschneiden ☊ cắt ☊ ☊ klappern ☊ tiếng lách cách, tiếng lạch cạch ☊ ☊ das Feld ☊ cánh đồng ☊ ☊ das Gras mähen ☊ cắt cỏ ☊ ☊ flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊ das Nest ☊ cái ổ ☊ ☊ der Fuchs ☊ con cáo ☊ ☊ der Strafraum ☊ vòng cấm địa ☊ ☊ die Spielerbank ☊ ghế cầu thủ ☊ ☊ der Torpfosten ☊ khung thành, cầu môn ☊ ☊ einen Spieler auswechseln ☊ thay cầu thủ ☊ ☊ der Skilift ☊ cáp treo cho người trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ mit einem Heißluftballon fliegen ☊ bay trên khinh khí cầu ☊ ☊ der Speer ☊ cái lao ☊ ☊ das Seil ☊ dây cáp ☊ ☊ das Floß ☊ cái bè, cái phao ☊ ☊ die Achterbahn ☊ trò chơi cảm giác mạnh ☊ ☊ der Schal ☊ cái khăn ☊ ☊ das Lätzchen ☊ cái yếm ☊ ☊ den Mantel zuknöpfen ☊ cài cúc áo choàng ☊ ☊ kariert ☊ kẻ ca-rô ☊ ☊ das gemütliche Wohnzimmer ☊ căn phòng khách tiện nghi ☊ ☊ das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊ der Stöpsel ☊ cái nút, cái chốt ☊ ☊ die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊ eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ ☊ inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ ☊ das Kabel ☊ dây cáp ☊ ☊ der Zauberstab ☊ cây đũa thần ☊ ☊ die Waldlichtung ☊ chỗ rừng thưa cây, chỗ rừng trống ☊ ☊ die Leukämie ☊ bệnh bạch cầu, bệnh máu trắng ☊ ☊ das Nasenbluten ☊ chảy máu cam ☊ ☊ Höhenangst haben ☊ bệnh sợ độ cao ☊ ☊ mit jemandem Mitleid haben ☊ có đồng cảm với ai đó ☊ ☊ verspüren ☊ cảm thấy ☊ ☊ amputieren ☊ cắt cụt ☊ ☊ der Notdienst ☊ dịch vụ cấp cứu ☊ ☊ das Schienbein ☊ cẳng chân ☊ ☊ der Pickel ☊ mụn trứng cá ☊ ☊ der Knöchel ☊ mắt cá chân ☊ ☊ greifen ☊ cầm ☊ ☊ etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ ☊ streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ ☊ zerkratzen ☊ cào, xé ☊ ☊ zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ ☊ kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ ☊ das Misstrauen ☊ sự thiếu tin cậy ☊ ☊ unbestreitbar ☊ không thể chối cãi ☊ ☊ nörgeln ☊ càu nhàu ☊ ☊ klauen ☊ ăn trộm, ăn cắp ☊ ☊ das Sprichwort ☊ ngạn ngữ, thành ngữ, câu châm ngôn ☊ ☊ die Wiege (des Babys) ☊ cái nôi ☊ ☊ der Schnuller ☊ cái ti giả, cái vú giả ☊ ☊ der Streit in der Familie ☊ vụ cãi vã trong gia đình ☊ ☊ das Vertrauen ☊ sự tin cậy ☊ ☊ vertrauenswürdig ☊ đáng tin cậy ☊ ☊ gefühlvoll ☊ đầy xúc cảm ☊ ☊ jemanden beerdigen ☊ chôn cất ai đó ☊ ☊ der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊ der Busch ☊ bụi cây ☊ ☊ das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊ die Brücke überqueren ☊ đi qua cầu ☊ ☊ das Hochdruckgebiet ☊ khu vực khí áp cao ☊ ☊ seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ ☊ die Schadstoffe (Plural) ☊ các chất độc hại ☊ ☊ reformieren ☊ cải cách ☊ ☊ der Karneval ☊ lễ hội hóa trang, lễ hội carnaval ☊ ☊ Ägypten ☊ Ai Cập ☊ ☊ Katalonien ☊ xứ Catalan ☊ ☊ tapfer ☊ dũng cảm ☊ ☊ 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) Danke für die Information, das ist sehr nett. ☊ Tốt quá. Cám ơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 33) 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) In einem Café ☊ Ở quán cà phê ☊ (Lektion 6, Nr. 50) 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) Mit uns können Sie alle wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten besuchen. ☊ Với chúng tôi bạn sẽ tham quan những danh lam thắng cảnh nổi tiếng. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 64) Ja, wir haben sogar Satellitenfernsehen. ☊ Dạ có, chúng tôi còn có cả truyền hình cáp. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 75) 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) Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89) 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) Danke, jetzt kann ich die Soße aufwischen. ☊ Cám ơn anh, em lau nước sốt rồi. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 124) 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) In unserem Sportzentrum bieten wir die ganze Woche über eine Reihe von Sportarten an. ☊ ở trung tâm thể thao của chúng tôi có hàng loạt các loại hình thể thao suốt tuần. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 130) Ein Ort für Sie und alle Ihre Freunde. ☊ Một địa chỉ dành cho bạn và cho cả bạn của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 132) Im Winter bieten wir auch Eishockey an. ☊ Vào mùa đông chúng tôi có cả môn hockey trên băng. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 134) Wenn Sie interessiert sind, fragen Sie einfach einen unserer Trainer, er wird Ihnen jede Frage beantworten. ☊ Nếu quan tâm, xin liên hệ với huấn luyện viên của chúng tôi, anh ấy sẽ trả lời mọi câu hỏi của các bạn. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 136) 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) Für die Fischsuppe: Garnelen, Lachs, Miesmuscheln, Thunfisch, Meeresfrüchte, Reis. ☊ Cho món súp cá: tôm, cá hồi, sò, cá thu, các loại hải sản, gạo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 144) Für das Hauptgericht: Kräuter, Lamm, Geflügel, Huhn, Rindfleisch, Steak, Gemüse, gebackene Bohnen. ☊ Cho món chính: rau thơm, thịt cừu, thịt gia cầm, thịt gà, thịt bò,beaf steak, rau xanh, đậu phộng rang. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 145) Für den Nachtisch: Schokolade, Plätzchen, Süßigkeiten, Kuchen, Schlagsahne, Eiscreme, Apfelkuchen. ☊ Cho món tráng miệng: sô-cô-la, bánh giáng sinh, kẹo, bánh ngọt, kem sữa, cà-rem, bánh táo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 146) 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) 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) Das Essen war sehr gut. Es war sehr nett von dir, dass du mich eingeladen hast. ☊ Bữa ăn ngon tuyệt. Cám ơn anh đã mời em. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 163) Nein, danke. Ich werde das morgen tun. ☊ Không cần đâu. Mai anh sẽ làm. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 166) Das Apartment ☊ Căn phòng ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 167) Tri und Trang sprechen über Tris Apartment. ☊ Tri và Trang nói chuyện về căn phòng của Tri. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 168) Ich mag die Art, wie du deine Wohnung eingerichtet hast. ☊ Em thích cái cách anh trang trí nhà. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 169) Danke. Ich bin sehr glücklich, dass ich diese Wohnung fand. ☊ Cám ơn. Anh rất may mắn khi tìm được căn nhà này. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 171) Ich würde auch eine Wohnung bevorzugen. ☊ Em thích một căn hộ hơn. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 173) Ich hasse die kleine schmutzige Küche und den grauen Keller des Wohnheims, aber das macht nichts. ☊ Em không thích cái bếp nhỏ bẩn thỉu và cái hầm tối của khu tập thế, nhưng không sao. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 175) 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) Meine Mama führte darin die Gruppen herum. ☊ Ở đây mẹ em hướng dẫn các phái đoàn. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 187) Ich könnte etwas Nützliches besuchen. ☊ Anh muốn đi đến những nơi cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 189) An der Tankstelle ☊ Tại cây xăng ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 209) Tri hat seinen Führerschein vor einigen Wochen gemacht. ☊ Tri có bằng lái cách đây vài tuần. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 210) Er weiß nicht, welchen Treibstoff sein Auto benötigt. ☊ Anh không biết là ô-tô cần loại xăng nào. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 215) Entschuldigung, welches Benzin brauche ich? Normal, Super oder Diesel? ☊ Xin lỗi, xe tôi cần loại xăng nào? Loại thường, đặc biệt hay là dầu Diesel? ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 217) Lassen Sie mich den Tank sehen. Ich denke, Sie brauchen bleifreies Benzin. ☊ Đế tôi xem bình xăng. Chắc là anh cần loại xăng không chì. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 218) 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) Ich sah sogar die Feuerwehr. ☊ Tôi còn nhìn thấy cả xe cứu hỏa. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 224) So bald wie möglich. ☊ Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 236) Sie brauchen keinen Anschlussflug. ☊ Anh không cần chuyến bay nối tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 244) Der Flug könnte sich verzögern, aber Sie sollten eine Stunde vor Abflug einchecken. ☊ Chuyến bay có thế bị trễ,nhưng anh vẫn nên làm thủ tục một tiếng trước khi cất cánh. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 245) 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) Ich denke, dass ich neue Kleidung benötige. ☊ Anh nghĩ, anh cần quần áo mới. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 250) Sicher, ich hole dich an der spanischen Gaststätte ab. ☊ Tất nhiên rồi, em sẽ đón anh ở cạnh nhà nghỉ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 252) 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) Dies ist bequem und reine Baumwolle. Ich mag es. ☊ Cái này thật vừa và bằng sợi cotton. Anh thích nó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 259) Nein, es ist langweilig. Versuche dieses blaue Hemd, das wird dir stehen. ☊ Không, nó trông thường quá. Anh thử cái áo sơ mi xanh này đi, sẽ hợp với anh hơn. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 260) 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) Okay, ich kenne ein sehr gutes Geschäft, in dem wir beide etwas finden werden. ☊ Ok, em biết một cửa hàng rất tuyệt, ở đó cả hai chúng ta sẽ tìm được thứ gì đó. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 272) Wir könnten gegrillten Fisch essen. ☊ Chúng ta có thế ăn cá nướng. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 277) Ein Freund von mir isst es immer roh. ☊ Người bạn của anh ăn không cần gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 282) Wir können Reis kochen oder machen gebackene Kartoffeln und gebratenes Fleisch oder Fisch. ☊ Chúng ta có thể nấu cơm hay làm món khoai tây chiên với thịt hay cá chiên. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 285) Hast du eine Schüssel? ☊ Em có cái tô nào không? ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 288) Er sucht alle seine Sachen zusammen. ☊ Anh ta gom tất cả các đồ dùng của anh lại. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 293) 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) 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) Mach einfach eine Liste mit dem, was du brauchst. Das wird dir helfen. ☊ Hãy lên danh sách những thứ anh cần. Nó sẽ giúp anh. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 308) Das ist eine sehr gute Idee. Vielen Dank! ☊ Một ý tưởng tuyệt vời. Cám ơn em nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 24, Nr. 309) Meine Großmutter hat einen sehr wertvollen Ring aus Spanien. ☊ Bà em có một cái nhẫn rất quý từ Tây Ban Nha. ☊ (Lektion 25, Nr. 319) 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) Diese Person stahl den Ring von Trangs Großmutter. ☊ Người này đánh cắp chiếc nhẫn của bà Trang. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 344) Tri schrie sofort: Geben Sie den Ring zurück oder ich rufe die Polizei! ☊ Tri ngay lập tức la lên: Trả lại tôi chiếc nhẫn hoặc là tôi gọi cảnh sát. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 345) 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) Das wäre wundervoll. Ich muss nach Kreuzberg. ☊ Thật tuyệt vời. Tôi cần đến Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 362) Sie begann, zwei Kaffees einzugießen. ☊ Cô ấy bắt đầu rót hai ly cà phê. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 369) Können Sie bitte die Flasche schließen? ☊ Anh làm ơn đóng cái chai lại được không? ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 370) Ich bin eine sichere Fahrerin. Sie müssen den Weg finden. ☊ Tôi là một người lái xe cẩn thận. Anh phải nhìn đường đó. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 373) Wir müssen an einer Tankstelle anhalten, wir haben fast kein Benzin mehr. ☊ Chúng ta phải dừng lại ở một cây xăng, chúng ta gần hết xăng rồi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 378) 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) Er stellt viele Müllbehälter in jedem Raum des Zentrums auf. ☊ Anh ấy đặt nhiều thùng rác ở các phòng của trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 30, Nr. 389) 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) Sie schaut sich nach einer Telefonzelle um, aber es ist keine hier. ☊ Cô ấy nhìn quanh tìm một máy trạm điện thoại, nhưng ở đây không có cái nào. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 400) Oh, wie dumm von mir. Vielen Dank. ☊ Ồ, tôi thật là ngốc. Cám ơn nhiều. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 405) Ich habe es auf deinem Tisch neben den Blumen vergessen. ☊ Em đã đế quên nó ở trên bàn cạnh bó hoa. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 411) Vielen Dank. Du bist so clever. ☊ Cám ơn anh. Anh thật là thông minh. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 416) Beide liefen in die Richtung, aus der die Stimme kam. ☊ Cả hai đều chạy về hướng có tiếng nói phát ra. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 421) Erzählen Sie uns die ganze Geschichte! ☊ Ông hãy kế cho chúng cháu nghe toàn bộ câu chuyện. ☊ (Lektion 32, Nr. 425) Ich möchte wissen, was in all diesen Fächern ist. ☊ Anh muốn biết, có cái gì ở trong các ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 439) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) 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) 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) 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) 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) Sie war sehr groß. ☊ Cô ấy rất cao lớn. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 462) Was ist mit dem Western? ☊ Phim cao bồi viễn Tây được không? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 472) 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) Sie muss immer Märchen erzählen, weil sie eine sehr gute Geschichtenerzählerin ist. ☊ Cô ấy luôn phải kế một câu chuyện cố tích, vì cô ấy là một người kế chuyện rất hay. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 487) Er hat eine ganze Stadt für die Katzen aufgebaut. ☊ Cậu ta xây cả một thành phố cho mèo. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 489) 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) Trang bringt Lan das Alphabet bei: ☊ Trang dạy Lan bảng chữ cái. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 493) Ich konnte sie nirgendwo finden. ☊ Em chẳng thấy chúng ở đâu cả. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 499) Ich war in jedem Sportgeschäft in dieser Stadt. ☊ Em đã xem tất cả các cửa hàng thể thao trong thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 500) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) 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) Trang hat ein nettes Apartment in der Stadtmitte gefunden. ☊ Trang đã tìm thấy một căn hộ rất tốt ở giữa thành phố. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 519) Tri möchte sie in ihrer neuen Wohnung besuchen, aber er kennt den Weg nicht. ☊ Tri muốn thăm căn phòng mới của Trang, nhưng anh ấy không biết đường. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 520) Wenn du im richtigen Bus sitzt, kommst du an vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbei. ☊ Nếu anh ngồi đúng xe buýt, thì anh sẽ đi qua nhiều danh lam thắng cảnh. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 524) Nur wenn du Flügel hättest. ☊ Chỉ khi anh có cánh thôi. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 530) Ich glaube, dass sie heute Abend alle Höhepunkte von der letzten Fußballsaison zeigen. ☊ Chắc là tối nay đài sẽ chiếu các pha bóng hay của mùa giải trước. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 548) Hier haben wir eine Seifenoper. ☊ Chúng ta có chương trình ca nhạc đây. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 552) Oh, die Seifenoper ist eine Wiederholung von gestern. ☊ ồ, chương trình ca nhạc này phát lại của ngày hôm qua. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 553) Tri steht unter einem riesigen Baum, damit er nicht so nass wird. ☊ Tri đứng dưới một cái cây to đế không bị ướt. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 560) Seine Tante backte immer diese schrecklichen Kekse. ☊ Dì của anh luôn làm những cái bánh quy kinh khủng. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 571) Letztes Jahr versuchte sein Bruder, eine 'rockige Weihnacht' zu veranstalten. ☊ Năm ngoái anh trai anh ấy đã thử tố chức một lễ Giáng sinh theo phong cách rock. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 577) 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) Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584) Meine Frau starb vor zwei Jahren. ☊ Vợ tôi đã mất cách đây hai năm. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 593) Auf Wohnungssuche ☊ Tìm kiếm căn hộ ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 612) Trang und Tri suchen eine Wohnung in der Vorstadt. ☊ Trang và Trí đang tìm một căn hộ ở ngoại ô. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 613) Wie gefällt dir eigentlich diese Wohnung? ☊ Thực sự em thấy căn hộ này thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 616) Zur Wohnung gehört eine Terrasse auf dem Dach. ☊ Căn hộ có một sân hiên trên mái nhà. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 617) Über eine Treppe kann man vom Innenhof in den Keller gehen. ☊ Lên trên một cái cầu thang người ta có thể đi qua cái sân trong để đến hầm chứa đồ. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 618) Aber die Wohnung liegt an einer stark befahrenen Straße. ☊ Nhưng căn hộ nằm cạnh con đường có rất nhiều xe cộ đi lại. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 619) Sie schauen sich auch eine zweite Wohnung an. ☊ Họ cũng đi xem căn hộ thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 620) Wie findest du diese Wohnung im Vergleich zur ersten? ☊ Em thấy căn hộ này như thế nào so với căn hộ thứ nhất? ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 621) Stimmt, die Lage der Wohnung ist ideal. ☊ Đúng, vị trí của căn hộ này thật lý tưởng. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 623) Beide fahren zusammen zum Makler. ☊ Cả hai cùng đi tới người môi giới. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 624) 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) Wenn dein Gehalt hoch genug ist, kannst du auch eine kostenlose Kreditkarte beantragen. ☊ Nếu thu nhập của anh đủ cao, thì anh có thể đệ đơn cho một thẻ tín dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 635) Stimmt. Außerdem genehmigt man mir dann einen höheren Kreditrahmen. ☊ Đúng. Ngoài ra sau đó người ta sẽ cho phép anh có một khuôn khổ thẻ tín dụng cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 636) Der ist für mich unverzichtbar. ☊ Cái này với anh không thể từ chối được. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 637) Du solltest den Kredit aber nicht zu oft beanspruchen. ☊ Nhưng anh không nên quá thường xuyên lạm dụng cái thẻ tín dụng này. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 638) Genau. Sonst muss ich zu hohe Zinsen bezahlen. ☊ Chính xác. Nếu không anh sẽ phải trả lãi xuất cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 639) 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) Nachdem wir alle Zimmer gestrichen haben, saugen wir überall Staub. ☊ Sau khi sơn tất cả các phòng, chúng ta hút bụi mọi nơi. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 646) 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) Zuletzt legen wir Kissen, die zu den Vorhängen passen, auf das Sofa. ☊ Cuối cùng chúng ta sẽ đặt những cái gối mà hợp với rèm cửa lên bộ sa lông. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 648) Da der schmale Schrank allmählich zu klein für Trang wurde, hat Tri ein neues Regal dazu gekauft. ☊ Vì cái tủ hẹp dần dần trở nên quá nhỏ đối với Trang, nên Trí đã mua thêm một cái giá mới. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 653) 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) 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) Tri bekommt ein Paket in dem sein neuer Fernseher ist. ☊ Trí nhận được một kiện phẩm, trong đó có cái TiVi mới. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 666) Aber es fehlt die Fernbedienung. ☊ Nhưng thiếu cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 667) Jetzt möchte er sich per E-Mail beim Verkäufer, der den Fernseher verschickt hat, beschweren. ☊ Giờ anh muốn viết E-mail để than phiền tới người bán hàng, người mà đã gửi cái TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 668) Mit dem Knopf am Fernseher kann ich ihn nur einschalten und ausschalten. ☊ Tôi chỉ có thể bật và tắt bằng cái nút bấm trên TiVi. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 671) Ohne Fernbedienung aber kann ich keine Programme einstellen. ☊ Nhưng tôi không thể điều chỉnh các chương trình mà không có cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 672) Obwohl die Fernbedienung auf dem Lieferschein steht, ist sie nicht im Paket enthalten. ☊ Mặc dù trong giấy giao hàng ghi là có cái điều khiển từ xa, nhưng mà nó không hề có trong kiện phẩm. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 673) 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) Hast du gestern das frische Obst für den Nachtisch gekauft? ☊ Hôm qua anh có mua trái cây tươi để tráng miệng không? ☊ (Lektion 48, Nr. 681) 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) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Ich habe eine Hütte gefunden, die ganz in der Nähe eines kleinen Sees liegt. ☊ Anh đã phát hiện ra một cái nhà gỗ, nó nằm rất gần cái hồ nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 706) Ich schätze die Entfernung von zu Hause aus, dorthin auf neunzig Kilometer. ☊ Anh đoán khoảng cách từ nhà tới đó khoảng 90 Ki lô mét. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 707) Von einer kleinen Brücke haben sie einen herrlichen Blick über einen Fluss. ☊ Từ cây cầu nhỏ họ có được tầm nhìn tuyệt vời qua con sông. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 719) Gute Idee! Dort hinten an dem Teich können wir Rast machen. ☊ Ý kiến hay! Ở đằng kia sau cái đầm chúng ta có thể nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 735) 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) 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) Wenn du dich weiter über mich lustig machst, kannst du heute auf der Luftmatratze übernachten. ☊ Nếu anh tiếp tục chế nhạo em, hôm nay anh có thể qua đêm trên cái nệm không khí. ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 774) 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) wir hatten zwar weder Ozean noch Sandstrand, aber dafür ein angenehmes Klima. ☊ Chúng con không có đại dương cũng chẳng có bãi cát, nhưng có một khí hậu thật dễ chịu. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 783) Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795) Hast du dich jeden Tag mit dem Badetuch an den Strand gelegt? ☊ Hàng ngày anh có trải khăn tắm nằm trên cát không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 796) Darf ich mal eine neugierige Frage stellen? ☊ Em có thể hỏi một câu tò mò được không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 799) Eigentlich nicht, ich fühle mich in jedem Land der Erde wohl. ☊ Thực sự không, anh cảm thấy thoải mái ở mọi nước trên trái đất. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 801) Ein Bildmotiv gefällt Trang besonders gut. ☊ Trang đặc biệt thích cái mô típ của một bức ảnh. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 806) Es ist eine Landschaftsdarstellung, die im Vordergrund vier kleine Kinder zeigt. ☊ Đó là một sự miêu tả phong cảnh, mà đằng trước có bốn em nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 57, Nr. 807) 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) Doch in der letzten Reihe sind noch zwei Plätze nebeneinander frei. ☊ Nhưng hàng ghế cuối còn hai chỗ trống cạnh nhau. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 823) Tris altes Handy ist defekt. ☊ Cái điện thoại di động cũ của Trí bị hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 829) 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) Ich brauche ein neues Handy. ☊ Tôi cần một cái mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 831) Auf meinem alten Gerät lassen sich die Tasten nicht mehr drücken. ☊ Cái máy cũ của tôi không thể bấm được nữa. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 832) 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) Selbstverständlich nehme ich das gleiche Netz wie du. ☊ Đương nhiên tôi lấy cái mạng điện thoại giống bạn. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 836) Trang macht sich Sorgen, weil der Mann ihrer Schwester keine Rücksicht auf ihre Gefühle genommen hat. ☊ Trang lo lắng,vì chồng của chị gái đã không hề để ý đến cảm giác của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 859) 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) Sie hat ihn mehrmals ausdrücklich aufgefordert, sie in Ruhe zu lassen. ☊ Cô đã nhiều lần thẳng thắn yêu cầu anh ta hãy để cô yên. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 875) Wir konnten der Polizei nur einen Hinweis geben, in welche Richtung der Mann geflohen ist. ☊ Bọn anh chỉ có thể chỉ dẫn cho cảnh sát, anh ta chạy về hướng nào. ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 884) Komm schnell und hör dir das im Radio an! ☊ Nhanh lên em và nghe cái này trên đài nè! ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 886) Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894) Aber ihr verschließt doch immer alle Schränke! ☊ Nhưng họ luôn khóa lại tất cả các tủ mà! ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 906) Ja, aber selbst die wurden aufgebrochen. ☊ Đúng, nhưng những cái tủ cũng bị cạy. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 907) Die Kriminellen haben alles eingesteckt, was wertvoll aussah. ☊ Những tên tội phạm đã trộm đi tất cả những gì có giá trị. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 908) Alle Computer und Laptops wurden gestohlen. ☊ Tất cả máy tính và máy tính xách tay đều bị ăn cắp. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 909) Mein Chef hat Anzeige gegen Unbekannt bei der Polizei erstattet. ☊ Sếp của em đã tố cáo với cảnh sát về những kẻ lạ mặt. ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 916) 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) Während Tri Eis kauft, wartet Trang bei den Giraffen. ☊ Trong khi Trí đi mua kem, Trang đợi ở chỗ những con hươu cao cổ. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 927) Wie schlafen Giraffen eigentlich? ☊ Những con hươu cao cổ ngủ thế nào nhỉ? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 930) Und was machen sie dabei mit ihrem langen Hals? ☊ Và chúng làm gì với cái cổ dài? ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 931) Über Giraffen weiß ich, dass sie bis zu fünf Meter groß werden können. ☊ Về hươu cao cổ anh biết là chúng có thể cao đến năm mét. ☊ (Lektion 65, Nr. 933) Tri hat sich beim Ausflug in den Zoo erkältet. ☊ Sau chuyến đi chơi ở sở thú, Trí đã bị cảm lạnh. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 936) Ich fühle mich so schlapp und elend! ☊ Anh cảm thấy thật yếu ớt và tệ quá! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 940) Du hast hohes Fieber! ☊ Anh sốt cao đấy! ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 941) 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) 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) Von einer Umleitung wird Tri daran gehindert, auf dem schnellsten Weg zur Arbeit zu fahren. ☊ Bằng đường vòng đã cản trở Trí trên con đường nhanh nhất đi tới chỗ làm. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 954) 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) 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) Guten Tag. Ich möchte eine Anzeige aufgeben, in der ich meinen Wagen zum Verkauf anbiete. ☊ Xin chào. Tôi muốn đăng một mẩu tin quảng cáo rằng tôi muốn bán xe. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 985) Ihre Anzeige wird nächste Woche in drei Ausgaben erscheinen. ☊ Tuần sau mẩu tin quảng cáo của bạn sẽ được in làm ba bản. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 993) Vielen Dank und auf Wiederhören. ☊ Cám ơn và chào tạm biệt. ☊ (Lektion 69, Nr. 994) Tris Anzeige hat Wirkung gezeigt: ☊ Mẩu quảng cáo của Trí đã có kết quả: ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 996) Sie verhandeln über den Preis: ☊ Họ mặc cả về giá cả: ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 999) Ich bin der Meinung, dass das Auto seinen Preis wert ist. ☊ Tôi đồng ý là cái giá cả nên tương xứng với chiếc xe ô tô này. ☊ (Lektion 70, Nr. 1002) Es ist schwer, etwas Passendes zu finden. ☊ Thật khó mà tìm cái gì phù hợp. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1014) Das muss ich dir vorlesen! ☊ Anh phải đọc cho em nghe cái này! ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1026) Ohne Vorwarnung rollte sie auf die Küste zu. ☊ Không có sự cảnh báo trước những cơn sóng cuốn vào bờ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1029) Viele Häuser wurden zerstört. ☊ Nhiều căn nhà bị phá hủy. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1030) Bäume wurden abgerissen. ☊ Cây cối bị đánh đổ. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1031) Selbst im Inneren des Landes wurden noch viele Dörfer überschwemmt. ☊ Ngay cả trong đất liền còn nhiều làng bị ngập lụt. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1033) Ich werde schnell noch mein schickes Hemd bügeln! ☊ Anh còn là nốt cái áo sơ mi! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1042) Wo ist das Bügeleisen? ☊ Cái bàn là ở đâu rồi? ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1043) So lange liegt das letzte Treffen schon zurück. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ cuối cùng cách đây cũng đã rất lâu rồi. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1048) Erst war ich ziemlich nervös, aber dann habe ich mich getraut, dich zu fragen, ob du etwas trinken möchtest. ☊ Mới đầu anh hơi căng thẳng, nhưng sau đó lấy lại tự tin để hỏi em, liệu em có muốn uống gì đó không. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1060) Seitdem sind wir unzertrennlich! ☊ Từ đó chúng ta không thể chia cách được! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1065) 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) Wir freuen uns auf Euer Kommen! ☊ Chúng tôi vui mừng với sự góp mặt của các bạn! ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1074) Bitte sagt uns bald Bescheid, ob Ihr mit uns feiert. ☊ Làm ơn hãy thông báo cho chúng tôi, liệu các bạn có tiệc tùng chung với chúng tôi hay không. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1075) Kreative Darbietungen während der abendlichen Feier sollten mit dem Hochzeitsplaner abgesprochen werden. ☊ Những tiết mục sáng tạo trong bữa tiệc tối, các bạn nên thông báo với người lập kế hoạch cho lễ cưới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1077) 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) Jetzt brauchen wir nur noch die Gästeliste, damit wir die Einladungen verschicken können! ☊ Bây giờ chúng ta chỉ còn cần danh sách khách mời để chúng ta có thể gửi thiệp mời đi. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1079) 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) Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088) Du hast dich heute morgen wohl nicht rasiert, dein Bart kratzt! ☊ Sáng hôm nay anh không cạo râu, râu của anh cào đau quá! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1090) Sie haben beide ihre Verwandten und Freunde eingeladen. ☊ Họ mời người thân và bạn bè cả hai bên. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1093) Sie bringen ihr Baby mit. ☊ Họ mang cả em bé theo. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1096) 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) 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) 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) Diesmal wird die Hochzeitstorte angeschnitten, ein mehrstöckiges Wunderwerk mit viel Sahne. ☊ Lúc này thì bánh cưới, một tác phẩm tuyệt vời nhiều tầng với nhiều kem tươi sẽ được cắt. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1125) Alle Gäste bilden eine lange Warteschlange. Jeder will ein Stück der Torte. ☊ Tất cả khách khứa tạo thành một hàng dài. Ai cũng muốn một miếng bánh. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1126) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) In vielen Umfragen werden die Bürger wieder und wieder befragt, was sie denn wählen würden. ☊ Những người công dân sẽ luôn được trưng cầu dân ý, rằng họ sẽ lựa chọn theo đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1157) Vielen Mitarbeitern drohen Gehaltskürzungen oder Arbeitslosigkeit. ☊ Nhiều nhân công có nguy cơ bị cắt giảm lương hoặc bị thất nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1163) Aber das Klima in der Firma ist mittlerweile so schlecht, dass ich mich beruflich verändern möchte. ☊ Nhưng hoàn cảnh công ty lúc này quá tồi tệ đến nỗi anh muốn đổi công việc khác. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1166) Du meldest uns bei einem Portal mit Stellenangeboten im Internet an. ☊ Anh đăng ký tại cửa chính với trang cung cấp việc làm trên mạng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1176) Schau, was ich entdeckt habe. ☊ Hãy coi em khám phá ra cái gì này. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1180) 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) Ich wusste gar nicht, dass Zahnärzte eine ganz andere Ausbildung bekommen als Ärzte. ☊ Anh chẳng biết là nha sỹ được đào tạo khác hẳn so với các bác sỹ khác. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1183) Danke für Ihren Anruf. ☊ Cám ơn đã liên lạc. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1229) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1232) Vielen Dank für Ihre Auskunft. ☊ Cám ơn anh / chị đã cho biết thông tin. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1233) Es geht um etwas Privates. ☊ Nó là chút việc cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1240) Sie werden am Telefon verlangt. ☊ Có người gọi điện cần nói chuyện với anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1264) Der Abteilungsleiter möchte Sie sprechen. ☊ Trưởng phòng cần gặp anh / chị có chút việc. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1266) Wie kann ich Sie erreichen? ☊ Tôi có thể liên lạc với anh / chị bằng cách nào? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1268) Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1272) Bitte rufen Sie mich so schnell wie möglich zurück! ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1286) Bitte entschuldigen Sie mich, ich muss noch kurz telefonieren. ☊ Anh / Chị thông cảm, tôi phải gọi điện một chút. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1292) Alle unsere Leitungen sind zur Zeit belegt. ☊ Tất cả các đầu dây hiện tại đều đang bận. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1293) Wie schreibt man das? ☊ Cái này viết như thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1298) Dringende Nachrichten senden Sie bitte an meine E-Mail-Adresse. ☊ Nếu có việc khẩn cấp xin hãy gửi đến hòm Email của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1312) Sehr geehrte Kunden, ☊ Kính gửi các quý khách hàng ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1321) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Thân gửi các anh / chị đồng nghiệp ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1324) An alle Kunden der Firma Muster, ☊ Tới tất cả các khách hàng của công ty Muster ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1325) Vielen Dank für Ihr Schreiben vom 01. März. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn bức thư của anh / chị gửi ngày 01.03 ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1326) Vielen Dank für dein Schreiben. ☊ Xin cám ơn bức thư mà bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1327) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn câu hỏi của bạn đã gửi. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1328) Vielen Dank für Ihre rasche Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1329) Vielen Dank für deine schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn câu trả lời rất nhanh chóng của bạn. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1330) Vielen Dank für Ihre Mühe. ☊ Xin cám ơn về sự giúp đỡ. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1331) Vielen Dank schon im Voraus. ☊ Xin cám ơn trước. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1332) Ich erwarte Ihre baldige Antwort. ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1333) Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi vui mừng chờ đợi câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1334) Ich freue mich jetzt schon auf Ihre Antwort. ☊ Tôi hiện rất nóng lòng nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1335) In Erwartung Ihrer baldigen Antwort verbleibe ich mit freundlichen Grüßen, ☊ Mong sớm nhận được câu trả lời của anh / chị . Chào trân trọng! ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1338) Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345) Bitte leiten Sie diese Beschwerde an die zuständige Person weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu anh / chị chuyển khiếu nại trên tới người có trách nhiệm xử lí. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1350) Diesem Brief habe ich unseren aktuellen Produktkatalog beigelegt. ☊ Tôi gửi kèm trong thư quyển catalog giới thiệu sản phẩm mới nhất của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1354) Für weitere Informationen stehen wir Ihnen jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu cần biết thêm thông tin xin anh / chị vui lòng liên hệ với chúng tôi bất kì lúc nào. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1356) Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an meine Kollegin. ☊ Nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi gì thêm nữa xin hãy liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1358) Für Fragen stehen wir jederzeit zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu anh / chị cần hỏi gì thêm nữa chúng tôi luôn luôn sẵn sàng giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1359) Liebe Kolleginnen und Kollegen, ☊ Các bạn đồng nghiệp thân mến ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1368) 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) Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn mối quan tâm của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1372) Vielen Dank für Ihre schnelle Antwort. ☊ Xin cám ơn về câu trả lời nhanh chóng của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1373) Bitte leiten Sie diese E-Mail nicht weiter. ☊ Yêu cầu không chuyển tiếp bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1377) Diese E-Mail ist eine interne Mitteilung. Sie darf nicht an Personen außerhalb des Unternehmens geschickt werden. ☊ Bức thư này mang tính nội bộ. Yêu cầu không tiết lộ cho người ngoài công ty. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1379) 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) Ich möchte den E-Mail-Newsletter bitte abbestellen. ☊ Tôi muốn hủy đăng kí nhận thư quảng cáo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1386) In dringenden Fällen, wenden Sie sich bitte an meinen Kollegen. ☊ Trong trường hợp khẩn cấp xin vui lòng liên hệ với đồng nghiệp của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1389) Für weitere Fragen stehe ich gerne zur Verfügung. ☊ Nếu có câu hỏi gì thêm tôi sẵn sàng để giải đáp. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1392) Ich muss meine E-Mails noch bearbeiten. ☊ Tôi còn phải giải quyết các Email. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1398) Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400) Ich habe den Newsletter per E-Mail abonniert. ☊ Tôi đã đặt thư quảng cáo qua Email. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1407) Ich habe unseren Firmen-Newsletter bereits an alle Abonnenten verschickt. ☊ Tôi đã gửi thư quảng cáo đến những người đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1408) Ich bedanke mich für den herzlichen Empfang in Ihrer Firma. ☊ Tôi xin cám ơn về sự đón tiếp nồng hậu của công ty . ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1441) Darf ich Ihnen einen Kaffee anbieten? ☊ Tôi có thể mời anh / chị một cốc cà phê chứ? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1470) Vielen Dank für die Einladung. ☊ Xin cám ơn về lời mời. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1500) Wer ist Ihr Lieblingsspieler? ☊ Ai là cầu thủ yêu thích của anh / chị ? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1517) Bitte entschuldigen Sie meine Verspätung. ☊ Rất xin lỗi các vị về sự chậm trễ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1564) 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) Ich kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1576) Ich habe meinen Arbeitsaufwand berechnet und kann Ihnen folgendes Angebot machen: ☊ Sau khi tính toán mọi chi phí, tôi có các đơn chào hàng cho quý khách như sau: ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1577) Haben Sie von Artikel 2256 noch 1.000 Stück auf Lager? ☊ Anh / Chị có sẵn trong kho 1000 cái loại sản phẩm 2256 không? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1583) Leider ist der Artikel Nr. 3997 aus unserem Sommerkatalog nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc loại sản phẩm số 3997 từ catalog mùa hè không còn nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1590) Leider sind diese Bauteile zur Zeit nicht lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc chi tiết / bộ phận này hiện tại không được cung cấp nữa. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1593) Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung. ☊ Xin cám ơn đơn đặt hàng của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1599) Ich danke Ihnen für eine schnelle Bearbeitung. ☊ Rất cám ơn quý vị về sự làm việc nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1605) 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) Kannst du das bitte im Wörterbuch nachschlagen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tra lại cái này trong từ điển được không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1614) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) 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) 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 die Daten ausgewertet. ☊ Tôi đã đánh giá các dữ liệu. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1633) Die Kollegin aus der Forschungsabteilung wird uns ihre Ergebnisse in einem Zwischenbericht vorstellen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp từ phòng nghiên cứu sẽ trình bày cho chúng ta kết quả nghiên cứu qua một báo cáo ngắn gọn. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1635) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) Leider ist dieses Buch vergriffen und nicht mehr lieferbar. ☊ Rất tiếc cuốn sách trên đã được mua hết và cũng không được cung cấp thêm nữa. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1637) Ich soll mehr Informationen über diesen Fall suchen, aber ich komme mit meiner Recherche nicht weiter. Hast du einen guten Rat für mich? ☊ Tôi rất cần thêm thông tin về trường hợp này nhưng không biết tiếp tục tra cứu thế nào? Anh / Chị có lời khuyên hữu ích nào không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1638) 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) Schön, dass Sie heute alle Zeit für diese Besprechung haben. ☊ Tôi rất mừng vì các vị đều có mặt tại cuộc họp này. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1643) Danke, dass Sie alle pünktlich gekommen sind. ☊ Cám ơn sự có mặt đúng giờ của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1644) 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) Kannst du bitte alle Ergebnisse dieser Besprechung mitschreiben und dann an alle Kollegen schicken? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể ghi chép kết quả cuộc họp lại rồi sau đó gửi đến các tất cả các nhân viên được không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1651) In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653) Haben Sie noch Fragen zu meinem Vortrag? ☊ Quý vị còn có câu hỏi nào về bài thuyết trình của tôi không? ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1658) Brauchen Sie noch weitere Unterlagen von mir? ☊ Anh / Chị còn cần thêm giấy tờ gì của tôi nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1688) Diese Frage verstehe ich nicht. Können Sie mir das bitte erklären? ☊ Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này. Anh / Chị làm ơn giải thích giúp tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1689) Was heißt das auf Deutsch? ☊ Cái này tiếng Đức gọi là gì? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1690) Können Sie das bitte für mich übersetzen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể dịch hộ tôi cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1691) Ich bin privat hier: Ich mache eine Reise. ☊ Tôi ở đây vì lý do cá nhân: tôi đi du lịch. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1695) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) Es ist sinnlos, sich gegenseitig die Schuld zuzuschieben. ☊ Tôi thấy việc đổ lỗi cho nhau không đem lại lợi ích gì cả. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1713) 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) Bitte übernehmen Sie diese Aufgabe. ☊ Yêu cầu anh / chị đảm đương nhiệm vụ / công việc này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1727) Neben meinem Studium möchte ich praktische Erfahrungen sammeln. ☊ Bên cạnh việc học đại học tôi cũng muốn thu thập thêm kinh nghiệm thực tế. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1731) Ich möchte mich über meine beruflichen Möglichkeiten informieren. ☊ Tôi muốn được thu thập thông tin về các cơ hội nghề nghiệp. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1740) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) 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) Wenn Sie uns bei diesem Projekt unterstützen möchten, sollten Sie über ein gutes Organisationstalent verfügen. ☊ Nếu anh / chị muốn hỗ trợ dự án này, anh / chị cần có một khả năng tổ chức tốt. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1744) 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) Sie unterstützen die Kollegen in der internen Unternehmenskommunikation. ☊ Anh / Chị hỗ trợ các đồng nghiệp trong giao dịch nội bộ công ty. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1748) 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) Das Praktikum ermöglicht Ihnen Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Bereiche unseres Unternehmens. ☊ Khóa thực tập tạo điều kiện cho anh / chị có cái nhìn tổng quát về tất cả các lĩnh vực của công ty chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1752) 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 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) 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 mich unterfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác không được thử thách. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1763) Ich habe mich überfordert gefühlt. ☊ Tôi đã có cảm giác bị thử thách quá sức. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1764) 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) Wir suchen neue Kolleginnen und Kollegen. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm đồng nghiệp mới. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1771) Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772) Wir suchen erfahrene Mitarbeiter. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một nhân viên có kinh nghiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1773) Sie sollten ein abgeschlossenes Hochschulstudium mit Schwerpunkt Wirtschaftswissenschaft vorweisen können. ☊ Anh / Chị cần phải chứng minh được việc tốt nghiệp đại học với chuyên ngành kinh tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1777) Ihre Aufgabe wird die Koordination internationaler Projekte sein. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị là điều phối các dự án quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1780) 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) Ihr Aufgabenbereich umfasst die Anfertigung unterschiedlicher Studien zur Qualitätsprüfung. ☊ Phạm vi công việc của anh / chị bao gồm soạn thảo các nghiên cứu khác nhau để đánh giá chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1782) Wir suchen eine engagierte und kreative Persönlichkeit. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người có tính trách nhiệm và sáng tạo. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1786) Wir suchen eine verantwortungsbewusste Führungskraft. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một người điều hành có trách nhiệm. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1787) Voraussetzung für eine Bewerbung ist ein Diplom mit der Note "gut" oder "sehr gut". ☊ Điều kiện yêu cầu cho đơn xin việc là bằng tốt nghiệp đại học loại khá hoặc giỏi. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1798) Ich brauche eine neue Herausforderung. ☊ Tôi cần một sự thách thức mới. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1803) Ich erfülle alle Anforderungen, die Sie in der Stellenbeschreibung an die Bewerber richten. ☊ Tôi đáp ứng các yêu cầu mà ông / bà đang cần tuyển. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1810) 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) In den letzten beiden Jahren habe ich für meine Firma erfolgreich internationale Projekte geleitet. ☊ Trong hai năm vừa qua tôi đã điều hành thành công các dự án quốc tế cho công ty của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1817) Für Ihre Fragen stehe ich Ihnen gerne und jederzeit telefonisch zur Verfügung. ☊ Anh / chị có thể liên lạc với tôi qua điện thoại nếu anh / chị có câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1826) Mit diesem Schreiben schicke ich Ihnen Kopien meiner Zeugnisse. ☊ Kèm theo thư này là bản copy các chứng chỉ của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1828) 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) Anbei finden Sie meinen Lebenslauf. ☊ Kèm theo đây bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1835) Mein Lebenslauf ist ohne Lücken. ☊ Bản lý lịch cá nhân của tôi đầy đủ. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1836) Ich habe an der Fachhochschule in München studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học ở trường cao đẳng Munich. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1847) Bis jetzt war ich als Projektmanager für den internationalen Austausch in meiner Firma zuständig. ☊ Cho đến nay với tư cách giám đốc dự án tôi đã chịu trách nhiệm trong các chương trình trao đổi quốc tế của công ty. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1853) Meine Aufgabe war es den Auftritt meiner Firma auf internationalen Messen zu organisieren. ☊ Công việc của tôi là tổ chức việc tham gia của công ty ở các hội chợ triển lãm quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1854) Ich beherrsche Englisch in Wort und Schrift. ☊ Tôi thông thạo tiếng Anh cả nói và viết. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1858) Vielen Dank für die Einladung. ☊ Xin cám ơn lời mời của ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1860) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Ich habe mich für das Studium an der Fachhochschule entschieden, weil mir eine praxisnahe Ausbildung wichtig ist. ☊ Tôi đã quyết định học cao đẳng, vì đối với tôi đào tạo thực tiễn rất quan trọng. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1874) 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) 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) Meine jetzige Aufgabe ist es, die Markteinführung neuer Produkte zu betreuen. ☊ Công việc hiện nay của tôi là tiếp cận thị trường cho sản phẩm mới. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1901) Wie unterscheiden Sie sich von anderen Bewerbern? ☊ Anh / Chị có điểm khác biệt nào so với các người xin việc khác? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1910) 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) Ich arbeite seit Jahren mit Kolleginnen und Kollegen aus der ganzen Welt zusammen. ☊ Từ nhiều năm nay tôi làm việc cùng với các đồng nghiệp quốc tế. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1917) Ich bin es gewohnt mit verschiedenen Betriebssystemen zu arbeiten. Ich kann schnell umdenken. ☊ Tôi đã quen với các hệ thống chương trình khác nhau. Tôi có thể suy nghĩ nhanh. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1918) Von anderen Bewerbern unterscheidet mich, dass ich sowohl alle Qualifikationen mitbringe als auch schon mehrere Jahre Erfahrung in dieser Branche habe. ☊ Tôi khác biệt so với các người xin việc khác ở kinh nghiệm chuyên môn cũng như kinh nghiệm thực tiễn lâu năm trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1920) Was motiviert Sie? ☊ Cái gì thúc đẩy anh / chị? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1924) Worauf sind Sie in Ihrem Leben besonders stolz? ☊ Trong cuộc sống anh / chị tự hào đặc biệt về cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1930) Es motiviert mich andere Menschen für meine Ideen zu begeistern. ☊ Việc mọi người hưởng ứng các ý kiến của tôi tạo động lực cho tôi. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1934) Wie möchten Sie die Mitarbeiter in Ihrem Team motivieren? ☊ Anh / Chị khích lệ các đồng nghiệp trong nhóm thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1952) Haben Sie noch Fragen? ☊ Anh / Chị có câu hỏi gì nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1958) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) Macht Ihr Unternehmen auch Angebote zur Weiterbildung der Mitarbeiter? ☊ Công ty của ông / bà cũng đưa ra khóa đào tạo thêm cho các nhân viên phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1964) 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) Vielen Dank für Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen. ☊ Cám ơn về hồ sơ xin việc đầy ấn tượng của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1977) Ich stehe in der Hierarchie der Firma unter dieser Person. ☊ Trong cơ cấu công ty tôi làm việc dưới người này. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2007) Kannst du bitte diese Unterlagen alphabetisch sortieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp tài liệu theo thứ tự chữ cái được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2020) Kannst du bitte diese alten Kartons wegwerfen? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể mang vứt thùng carton cũ này được không? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2023) Ich suche den Ordner mit den Quittungen, aber ich kann ihn nicht finden. ☊ Tôi tìm cặp tài liệu có hóa đơn, nhưng không thấy nó ở đâu. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2025) 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) 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) Ich habe ein neues Notebook. ☊ Tôi có một cái laptop mới. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2036) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Mein Bildschirm ist zu klein. Ich brauche einen neuen – mit mindestens 26 Zoll. ☊ Màn hình của tôi quá nhỏ. Tôi cần một cái mới cỡ 26 inch. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2039) Um dieses Programm installieren zu können, müssen Sie zunächst unseren Lizenzbedingungen zustimmen. ☊ Để cài đặt chương trình này, anh / chị phải chấp thuận các điều kiện về bản quyền. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2041) Wo finde ich eine Steckdose um meinen Laptop anzuschließen? ☊ Tôi tìm ổ cắm điện ở đâu để cắm laptop? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2046) Bitte installieren Sie dieses Programm auf meinen Rechner. ☊ Xin hãy cài đặt chương trình này vào máy tính của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2051) 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) Wer kann die neue Grafikkarte einbauen? ☊ Ai có thể lắp card đồ họa mới? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2054) Sind alle Kabel richtig eingesteckt? ☊ Tất cả các cáp được cắm đúng chứ? ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2075) Die Festplatte muss neu konfiguriert werden. ☊ Ổ cứng phải được cấu hình lại. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2077) Du musst dieses Programm installieren. ☊ Anh / Chị phải cài đặt chương trình này. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2079) Ich danke Ihnen für Ihr zahlreiches Erscheinen. ☊ Tôi cám ơn sự hiện diện đông đảo của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2081) Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082) 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) Heute zeige ich Ihnen, wie Sie in 3 Monaten 400 neue Kunden gewinnen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi sẽ chỉ cho quý vị cách thu hút được 400 khách hàng mới trong vòng 3 tháng. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2087) Ich möchte Ihnen heute die neuen Produkte aus unserem Programm vorstellen. ☊ Hôm nay tôi muốn giới thiệu với quý vị những sản phẩm mới trong các mặt hàng của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2092) 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) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Die Auswertung der Daten hat gezeigt, dass wir im Wettbewerb gegen die Konkurrenz verlieren könnten. ☊ Quá trình phân tích đánh giá số liệu cho thấy rằng chúng ta có thể sẽ bị thua trong cuộc cạnh tranh với các đối thủ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2105) In diesem Balkendiagramm sehen Sie den Umsatz unserer Filialen in Südamerika. Jeder der Balken steht dabei für ein Land. ☊ Trong biểu đồ cột này quý vị nhìn thấy số doanh thu của các chi nhánh của chúng tôi ở khu vực Nam Mỹ. Mỗi một cột biểu tượng cho một nước. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2106) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Diesen Zahlen können Sie ganz deutlich den Trend zum Kauf hochwertiger Produkte ablesen. ☊ Với những con số này quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ xu hướng mua các sản phẩm cao cấp. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2108) Haben Sie noch Fragen hierzu? ☊ Quý vị có còn câu hỏi nào nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2110) Bitte merken Sie sich Ihre Frage. Ich möchte sie gerne nach meiner Präsentation beantworten. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy ghi nhớ câu hỏi của mình. Tôi sẽ trả lời sau bài giới thiệu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2112) Diese Ergebnisse sind wissenschaftlich abgesichert. ☊ Những kết quả này đã được kiểm chứng một cách khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2113) Vielen Dank für's Zuhören. ☊ Chân thành cám ơn sự lắng nghe (của quý vị). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2115) Ich bedanke mich für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit. ☊ Tôi chân thành cám ơn sự quan tâm theo dõi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2117) Ich freue mich jetzt auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Bây giờ tôi rất vui được nhận các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2118) Am Tisch neben der Tür finden Sie den Ausdruck der Zusammenfassung meiner Präsentation. Das Dokument können Sie sich gerne mitnehmen. ☊ Trên bàn bên cạnh cửa, quý vị sẽ nhìn thấy bản in tóm tắt bài diễn thuyết của tôi. Tài liệu này quý vị có thể lấy theo ý muốn. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2119) Vielen Dank – auch im Namen aller Kollegen und Kolleginnen – für diese interessante Präsentation. ☊ Thay mặt tất cả các đồng nghiệp xin chân thành cám ơn bài diễn thuyết rất thú vị này. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2121) Ich habe noch eine Frage. ☊ Tôi vẫn còn một câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2122) Darf ich Sie kurz unterbrechen? ☊ Tôi xin phép được cắt ngang lời anh / chị / ông / bà? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2124) Ich habe eine Frage an Sie. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2125) Ich habe eine Frage zu Tabelle 2. Hier scheint etwas nicht zu stimmen. ☊ Tôi có một câu hỏi về bảng biểu 2. Ở đây có điều gì đó không hợp lý. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2126) 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) Mit dieser Lösung bin ich einverstanden. ☊ Với cách giải quyết này tôi hoàn toàn đồng ý. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2153) Was ist die Folge davon? ☊ Điều này sẽ dẫn đến cái gì? ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2162) Unsere Abteilung übernimmt die folgenden Aufgaben: ☊ Bộ phận của chúng ta sẽ nhận các nhiệm vụ sau: ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2173) Das müssen wir beantragen. ☊ Cái này chúng ta phải nộp đơn đề nghị. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2175) Bitte informieren Sie die Kollegen über alles, was wir heute besprechen. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy thông báo cho các đồng nghiệp về những điều chúng ta thảo luận hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2196) Das ist eine Lösung, von der alle Parteien profitieren. ☊ Đây là hướng giải quyết mà tất cả các bên đều có lợi. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2203) Ich habe einen Verbesserungsvorschlag. ☊ Tôi có một đề xuất cải tiến. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2207) 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) 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) Danke für Ihren Einsatz. ☊ Cám ơn sự tham gia của anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 117, Nr. 2224) Kann ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2241) Dieses Produkt ist besser als die Produkte der Konkurrenz. ☊ Sản phẩm này tốt hơn sản phẩm của đối thủ cạnh tranh. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2247) Davon gibt es nur noch wenige Stück. ☊ Cái đó chỉ còn vài chiếc nữa. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2257) An diesem Produkt werden Sie lange Freude haben. ☊ Với sản phẩm này quí vị sẽ cảm thấy rất hài lòng. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2260) Das können Sie ganz vielseitig benutzen. ☊ Cái này quý khách có thể sử dụng cho nhiều mục đích khác nhau. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2270) Das ist sehr wertvoll. ☊ Cái này rất giá trị. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2271) Das Gerät reinigt sich automatisch. ☊ Chiếc máy này làm sạch một cách tự động. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2272) Ich habe eine Frage zu Ihrem Produkt. ☊ Tôi có câu hỏi về sản phẩm của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2276) Vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự quan tâm của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 119, Nr. 2281) 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) Diese Messe richtet sich an Experten aus der ganzen Welt. ☊ Hội chợ này hướng đến các chuyên gia từ khắp nơi trên thế giới. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2298) Hier treffen sich die Fachleute. ☊ Các chuyên gia sẽ hội tụ tại đây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2299) Wir möchten in den Katalog der Messe aufgenommen werden. ☊ Chúng tôi muốn được có tên trong quyển giới thiệu / quyển catalog của hội chợ. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2307) Hier müssen noch Kabel verlegt werden. ☊ Ở đây cần phải được lắp dây. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2309) Wir brauchen einen Internetzugang und einen Beamer. ☊ Chúng tôi cần một kết nối internet và một máy chiếu. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2310) Wer ist für den Abbau des Standes verantwortlich? ☊ Ai chịu trách nhiệm cho việc tháo dỡ các gian trưng bày? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2311) Darf ich Ihnen etwas zeigen? ☊ Tôi có thể chỉ cho quý khách xem cái này được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2329) Dürfen wir Ihnen Informationsmaterial zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các tài liệu thông tin được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2335) Haben Sie einen Prospekt? ☊ Quý vị có tờ quảng cáo không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2340) Können Sie mir bitte erklären, wie das funktioniert? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có thể giải thích cho tôi cái này hoạt động thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2343) Dürfen wir Ihnen unseren Newsletter zuschicken? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể gửi đến cho quý khách các bản thông tin mới được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2347) Darf ich eines Ihrer Werbegeschenke nehmen? ☊ Tôi có thể lấy một trong những món quà quảng cáo của quý vị được không? ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2348) Diese Tagung lädt Experten aus dem Bereich Metallverarbeitung ein, ihr Wissen auszutauschen. ☊ Hội nghị này sẽ mời các chuyên gia từ lĩnh vực xử lý kim loại đến để trao đổi kiến thức. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2361) 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) Ich werde die Ergebnisse meiner Forschungsarbeiten vorstellen. ☊ Tôi sẽ giới thiệu các kết quả từ công trình nghiên cứu của mình. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2366) Das Programm umfasst 35 Vorträge zu wissenschaftlichen Themen. ☊ Chương trình gồm 35 bài thuyết trình về các chủ đề khoa học. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2369) Auf dieser Tagung werden aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse vorgestellt. ☊ Buổi hội thảo này sẽ giới thiệu các thành quả nghiên cứu mới nhất. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2370) Ich bin hier, um meine Kontakte zu pflegen. ☊ Tôi có mặt ở đây để duy trì các mối quan hệ. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2371) 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) Für die Reise nach China brauche ich ein Visum. ☊ Tôi cần có thị thực cho chuyến đi sang Trung Quốc. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2380) Sind Sie geschäftlich oder privat hier? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà đến đây vì công việc hay việc cá nhân? ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2387) Das müssen Sie verzollen. ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà phải đóng thuế cái này. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2390) Ich habe nur persönliche Gegenstände dabei. ☊ Tôi chỉ mang theo vật dụng cá nhân. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2391) Ich brauche eine Quittung für die Abrechnung meiner Reisekosten. ☊ Tôi cần một tờ hóa đơn cho việc thanh toán chi phí đi lại của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2394) Vielen Dank für die Einladung. Ich nehme sie gerne an. ☊ Xin cám ơn về lời mời. Tôi rất vui lòng nhận lời. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2407) 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) Ich nehme noch einen Kaffee, bitte. ☊ Tôi muốn một cốc cà phê. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2430) Haben Sie auch vegetarische Gerichte? ☊ Ở đây anh / chị / ông / bà cũng có các món chay phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2444) Ich bin allergisch gegen Nüsse. Sind Nüsse in diesem Gericht? ☊ Tôi bị dị ứng các loại hạt. Không có hạt nào trong món ăn này phải không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2446) Vielen Dank für die Einladung. ☊ Xin cám ơn về lời mời. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2447) Ich trinke auf das Wohl unserer Gäste! ☊ Tôi uống mừng cho sức khỏe các vị khách của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2452) Danke, es war sehr gut. ☊ Cám ơn, rất ngon. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2455) Brauchen Sie die Quittung? ☊ Anh / Chị / Ông / Bà có cần hóa đơn không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2463) Ich brauche eine Quittung, bitte. ☊ Tôi cần một hóa đơn thanh toán. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2464) Das Produkt war schlecht verpackt. ☊ Sản phẩm được đóng gói không cẩn thận. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2477) 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 werden rechtliche Schritte einleiten. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ nhờ đến sự can thiệp của pháp luật. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2495) Danke, dass Sie uns auf diesen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht haben. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã chỉ ra sự sai sót cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2513) Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự kiên nhẫn của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2519) Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự thông cảm của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2520) Vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe. ☊ Xin cám ơn sự giúp đỡ của ông / bà / anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2521) Bitte verschicken Sie diese Mahnung per Einschreiben. ☊ Làm ơn hãy gửi bảo đảm lá thư cảnh báo này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2522) Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533) Ich muss Sie nochmals um die Zahlung der Rechnung bitten. ☊ Một lần nữa tôi xin yêu cầu ông /bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2537) Sollten Sie den Betrag bereits bezahlt haben, so danken wir Ihnen und bitten Sie dieses Schreiben als gegenstandslos zu betrachten. ☊ Nếu ông / bà /quý vị đã thanh toán số tiền rồi, chúng tôi xin cám ơn và đề nghị ông / bà /quý vị không phải để tâm đến bức thư này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2538) Wenn Sie den Rechnungsbetrag nicht innerhalb der nächsten 10 Tage an uns überweisen, müssen wir unsere Forderung gerichtlich geltend machen. ☊ Nếu ông / bà / quý vị không chuyển khoản cho chúng tôi số tiền trong vòng 10 ngày tới, chúng tôi buộc phải nhờ đến sự can thiệp của luật pháp. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2542) Da Sie die letzte Rechnung erst nach der 2. Mahnung bezahlt haben, werden wir keine weiteren Bestellungen von Ihnen annehmen. ☊ Vì ông / bà / quý vị chỉ thanh toán hóa đơn lần trước sau thư nhắc nhở lần hai, do vậy chúng tôi sẽ không nhận các đơn đặt hàng tiếp theo của ông / bà / quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2545) 3
This bag's heavy. ☊ Cái túi này nặng. ☊ 4
These bags are heavy. ☊ Mấy cái túi này nặng. ☊ 14
These chairs aren't beautiful, but they're comfortable. ☊ Mấy cái ghế này không đẹp, nhưng nó tiện. ☊ 16
You're late. — No, I'm not! I'm early. ☊ Cậu đến muộn. - Không! Tôi đến sớm. ☊ 18
Here's your coat. ☊ Đây là áo khoác của cậu. ☊ 19
What's your name? ☊ Tên cậu là gì? ☊ 21
Where are you from? ☊ Cậu người ở đâu? ☊ 23
How old are you? ☊ Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 25
What's your job? ☊ Cậu làm nghề gì? ☊ 27
What's your favorite color? ☊ Màu sắc ưa thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 29
What are you interested in? ☊ Sở thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 54
No, you're on time. ☊ Không, cậu đến đúng giờ. ☊ 55
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 57
Are your parents at home? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 59
Is it cold in your room? ☊ Trong phòng cậu có lạnh không? ☊ 61
Your shoes are nice. Are they new? ☊ Giày cậu đẹp đấy. Giày mới à? ☊ 63
Where's your mother? Is she at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu đâu? Bà ấy có nhà không? ☊ 64
Where are you from? ☊ Cậu người ở đâu? ☊ 65
I'm from Canada. ☊ Tôi người Canada. ☊ 66
What color is your car? ☊ Xe hơi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 70
How are your parents? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 71
They're doing ne. ☊ Họ ổn cả. ☊ 72
These postcards are nice. How much are they? ☊ Mấy cái bưu thiếp này đẹp thế. Bao nhiêu tiền đấy? ☊ 74
This hotel isn't very good. Why is it so expensive? ☊ Cái khách sạn này chả tốt lắm. Tại sao nó lại đắt thế? ☊ 75
What's your phone number? ☊ Số điện thoại của cậu là gì? ☊ 78
Where's your friend? ☊ Bạn cậu đâu rồi? ☊ 80
How's your father? ☊ Bố cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 82
Are you tired? ☊ Cậu có mệt không? ☊ 84
Are you hungry? ☊ Cậu có đói không? ☊ 86
Is your friend Chinese? ☊ Bạn cậu người Trung Quốc phải không? ☊ 88
Are these your keys? ☊ Chùm chìa khoá của cậu đây đúng không? ☊ 94
Is your car blue? ☊ Xe hơi cậu màu xanh lam đúng không? ☊ 102
What color is your bag? ☊ Túi của cậu màu gì? ☊ 104
Are you hungry? ☊ Cậu có đói không? ☊ 110
Is your mother at home? ☊ Mẹ cậu có nhà không? ☊ 111
How are your parents? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 112
Is your job interesting? ☊ Công việc của cậu có thích không? ☊ 114
Where are you from? ☊ Cậu người ở đâu? ☊ 115
Are you interested in sports? ☊ Cậu có thích thể thao không? ☊ 117
Are your children at school? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu đi học cả à? ☊ 118
Why are you late? ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn? ☊ 119
How are your children? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 123
How old are your children? ☊ Mấy đứa nhà cậu bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 125
How much are these oranges? ☊ Chỗ cam này giá bao nhiêu? ☊ 127
What's your favorite sport? ☊ Môn thể thao ưa thích của cậu là gì? ☊ 131
What color are your new shoes? ☊ Đôi giày mới của cậu màu gì? ☊ 133
What's your name? ☊ Cậu tên là gì? ☊ 135
Are you Australian? ☊ Cậu là người Úc đúng không? ☊ 136
No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊ 137
How old are you? ☊ Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi? ☊ 139
Are you a teacher? ☊ Cậu làm giáo viên đúng không? ☊ 141
Are you married? ☊ Cậu kết hôn chưa? ☊ 143
Is your wife a doctor? ☊ Vợ cậu làm bác sĩ phải không? ☊ 151
Are you married? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu kết hôn chưa? - Tôi chưa. ☊ 152
Are you thirsty? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có khát không? - Có. ☊ 154
Are your hands cold? — No, they aren't. ☊ Tay cậu có lạnh không? - Không. ☊ 156
Are you a teacher? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu làm giáo viên à? - Đúng. ☊ 162
You're not listening to me. ☊ Cậu đang không nghe tôi. ☊ 167
We're having dinner now. Can I call you later? ☊ Chúng tôi đang ăn cơm. Tôi gọi cho cậu sau được không? ☊ 176
You stepped on my foot. — I'm sorry. ☊ Cậu giẫm lên chân tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 186
He's not playing the piano. ☊ Anh ấy đang không chơi dương cầm. ☊ 200
Are you feeling okay? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊ 204
Why are you wearing a coat? ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác làm gì? ☊ 211
Who are you waiting for? ☊ Cậu đang đợi ai thế? ☊ 212
Are you waiting for John? ☊ Cậu đang đợi John à? ☊ 213
Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊ 219
Are your friends staying at a hotel? ☊ Bạn cậu đang ở khách sạn à? ☊ 221
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 222
No, you can turn it o . ☊ Không, cậu cứ tắt nó đi. ☊ 223
Are you leaving now? ☊ Cậu đi bây giờ ư? ☊ 224
Yes, see you tomorrow. ☊ Ừ, hẹn mai gặp lại cậu. ☊ 227
Are you enjoying the movie? ☊ Cậu đang thưởng thức bộ lm đấy à? ☊ 231
Are you waiting for a bus? ☊ Cậu đang đợi xe bus à? ☊ 233
What are you reading? ☊ Cậu đang đọc cái gì thế? ☊ 235
What are you eating? ☊ Cậu đang ăn gì vậy? ☊ 236
Why are you crying? ☊ Tại sao cậu khóc? ☊ 239
Are you listening to me? ☊ Cậu có đang nghe tôi không đấy? ☊ 240
Where are your friends going? ☊ Bạn cậu đang đi đâu vậy? ☊ 241
Are your parents watching TV? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 242
What's Claire cooking? ☊ Claire đang nấu cái gì thế? ☊ 243
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 245
Are you watching TV? ☊ Cậu đang xem vô tuyến à? ☊ 247
Are you wearing a watch? ☊ Cậu đang đeo đồng hồ à? ☊ 253
Are you sitting on the oor? ☊ Cậu đang ngồi dưới sàn à? ☊ 255
Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy ổn chứ? ☊ 264
Her parents live in Chicago. ☊ Bố mẹ cô ấy sống ở Chicago. ☊ 268
Your English is good. ☊ Tiếng Anh của cậu tốt. ☊ 269
You speak English very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh rất tốt. ☊ 279
Megumi usually plays tennis on Sundays. ☊ Megumi thường chơi quần vợt vào các chủ nhật. ☊ 287
He plays the piano. ☊ Anh ấy chơi dương cầm. ☊ 288
They live in a very big house. ☊ Họ sống trong căn nhà rất lớn. ☊ 317
I always drink co ee in the morning. ☊ Tôi luôn uống cà phê vào buổi sáng. ☊ 318
She doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊ 320
I drink co ee, but I don't drink tea. ☊ Tôi uống cà phê, nhưng tôi không uống trà. ☊ 321
She drinks tea, but she doesn't drink co ee. ☊ Cô ấy uống trà, nhưng cô ấy không uống cà phê. ☊ 322
You don't work very hard. ☊ Cậu không làm việc quá nhiều. ☊ 338
I don't play the piano very well. ☊ Tôi chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊ 339
She doesn't play the piano very well. ☊ Cô ấy chơi dương cầm không giỏi lắm. ☊ 343
You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊ 352
I like romantic movies. ☊ Tôi thích lm tình cảm. ☊ 370
He drinks a lot of co ee. It's his favorite drink. ☊ Anh ấy uống nhiều cà phê. Đấy là thức uống ưa thíc của anh ấy. ☊ 374
Do you work on Sunday? ☊ Cậu có làm việc Chủ nhật không? ☊ 375
Do your friends live near here? ☊ Cậu có sống ở gần đây không? ☊ 377
Where do your parents live? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu sống ở đâu? ☊ 378
How often do you wash your hair? ☊ Cậu rửa tay bao lâu một lần? ☊ 381
Do you always have breakfast? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn ăn sáng không? ☊ 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? ☊ 386
Do your parents speak English? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 387
Does your father work hard? ☊ Bố cậu có làm việc nhiều không? ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 389
I like chocolate. How about you? Do you like chocolate? ☊ Tôi thích chocolat. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thích chocolat không? ☊ 390
EN I play tennis. How about you? Do you play tennis? ☊ Tôi chơi quần vợt. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có chơi quần vợt không? ☊ 391
You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? ☊ Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không? ☊ 393
You speak English. How about your brother? Does he speak English? ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Anh. Còn anh cậu thì sao? Anh ấy có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 394
I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? ☊ Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không? ☊ 395
Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊ 396
I want to be famous. How about you? Do you want to be famous? ☊ Tôi muốn nổi tiếng. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có muốn nổi tiếng không? ☊ 397
You work hard. How about Heuiyeon? Does she work hard? ☊ Cậu chịu khó làm việc. Còn Cơ Viện thì sao? Anh ấy có chịu khó làm việc không? ☊ 399
Where do your parents live? ☊ Bố mẹ cậu sống ở đâu? ☊ 400
Do you always get up early? ☊ Cậu có luôn luôn dậy sớm không? ☊ 401
How often do you watch TV? ☊ Cậu xem vô tuyến bao lâu một lần? ☊ 402
What do you want for dinner? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì vào bữa tối? ☊ 403
Do you like football? ☊ Cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊ 404
Does your brother like football? ☊ Em trai cậu có thích bóng bầu dục không? ☊ 405
What do you do in your free time? ☊ Cậu làm gì mỗi khi rảnh rỗi? ☊ 406
Where does your sister work? ☊ Chị cậu làm ở đâu? ☊ 407
Do you ever go to the movies? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ đi xem lm chưa? ☊ 410
What time do you usually go to bed? ☊ Cậu thường đi ngủ mấy giờ? ☊ 412
What do you usually have for breakfast? ☊ Cậu thường ăn gì vào bữa sáng? ☊ 413
Do you watch TV a lot? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xem vô tuyến nhiều không? - Không. ☊ 414
Do you live in a big city? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có sống ở thành phố lớn không? - Không. ☊ 415
Do you ever ride a bicycle? — Not usually. ☊ Cậu đã đi xe đạp bao giờ chưa? - Không thường xuyên. ☊ 416
Does it rain a lot where you live? — Not much. ☊ Trời có mưa nhiều ở nơi cậu sống không? - Không nhiều. ☊ 417
Do you play the piano? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có chơi dương cầm không? - Không. ☊ 420
But Zhirong has a guitar. ☊ Nhưng Chí Vinh có một cây đàn guitar. ☊ 428
Take an umbrella with you. It's raining. ☊ Cậu mang ô theo đi. Trời đang mưa. ☊ 429
You can turn o the TV. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến. Tôi không xem nó. ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 435
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần? ☊ 436
Do you like her? ☊ Cậu có thích cô ấy không? ☊ 437
Do you love her? ☊ Cậu có yêu cô ấy không? ☊ 438
Do you want to know the answer? ☊ Cậu có muốn biết câu trả lời không? ☊ 439
Do you understand me? ☊ Cậu có hiểu tôi không? ☊ 440
Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊ 441
It depends on you. ☊ Nó tuỳ thuộc ở cậu. ☊ 442
What do you prefer? ☊ Cậu thích gì? ☊ 443
Do you hate me? ☊ Cậu có ghét tôi không? ☊ 444
What do you need? ☊ Cậu cần gì? ☊ 445
What do you mean? ☊ Ý cậu là gì? ☊ 446
Do you believe me? ☊ Cậu có tin tôi không? ☊ 447
I don't believe you. ☊ Tôi không tin cậu. ☊ 448
Do you forget the answer? ☊ Cậu có quyên câu trả lời không? ☊ 461
Excuse me, do you speak English? ☊ Xin lỗi, cậu có nói tiếng Anh không? ☊ 463
What's so funny? Why are you laughing? ☊ Có gì vui? Sao cậu lại cười? ☊ 464
What does your sister do? — She's a dentist. ☊ Chị cậu làm nghề gì? - Chị ấy làm nha sĩ. ☊ 466
Where do you come from? ☊ Cậu từ đâu đến? ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 473
How often do you read the news? ☊ Cậu có đọc báo bao lâu một lần? ☊ 474
Excuse me, but you're sitting in my seat. — I'm sorry. ☊ Xin lỗi nhưng cậu đang ngồi chỗ của tôi. - Tôi xin lỗi. ☊ 475
I'm sorry, I don't understand. Can you speak more slowly? ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Cậu có thể nói chậm hơn không? ☊ 476
It's late. I'm going home now. Are you coming with me? ☊ Muộn rồi. Tôi về nhà đây. Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? ☊ 477
What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊ 478
You can turn the music o . I'm not listening to it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt nhạc đi. Tôi không nghe nó. ☊ 481
Lucy doesn't like co ee. She prefers tea. ☊ Lucy không thích cà phê. Cô ấy thích trà hơn. ☊ 492
Does your phone have a camera? ☊ Điện thoại của cậu có máy ảnh không? ☊ 495
bag? ☊ Cậu có gì trong túi? ☊ 496
Do you have a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 497
Have you got a camera? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có máy ảnh không? - Không. ☊ 507
You don't have a dog. ☊ Cậu không có chó. ☊ 514
Do you have an umbrella? ☊ Cậu có ô không? ☊ 516
I don't have your phone number. ☊ Tôi khong có số điện thoại của cậu. ☊ 517
Does your father have a car? ☊ Bố cậu có xe hơi không? ☊ 518
How much money do you have with you? ☊ Cậu mang theo bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 523
What's wrong? — I've got something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Tôi bị cái gì đó chui vào mắt. ☊ 524
Where's my phone? — I don't know. I don't have it. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi đâu? - Tôi không biết. Tôi không cầm nó. ☊ 526
I'm not feeling well. I have a headache. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy không khoẻ. Tôi đang đau đầu. ☊ 541
You were late yesterday. ☊ Hôm qua cậu đến muộn. ☊ 543
(23) now. ☊ Năm ngoái Rebecca hai mươi hai tuổi, nên năm nay cô ấy hai mươi ba. ☊ 547
Was the weather nice when you were on vacation? ☊ Thời tiết lúc cậu đi nghỉ có đẹp không? ☊ 548
Your shoes are nice. Were they expensive? ☊ Giày cậu trông đẹp đấy. Giá có đắt không? ☊ 549
Why were you late this morning? ☊ Tại sao sáng nay cậu đi muộn? ☊ 550
Were you late? — No, I wasn't. ☊ Cậu đi muộn phải không? - Không phải. ☊ 556
Where were you at eleven a.m. (11:00) last Friday morning? ☊ Cậu ở đâu lúc mười một giờ sáng Thứ sáu vừa rồi. ☊ 558
I like your new jacket. Was it expensive? ☊ Tôi thích cái áo khoác mới của cậu. Giá có đắt không? ☊ 561
We weren't happy with the hotel. Our room was very small, and it wasn't clean. ☊ Chúng tôi không vui với cái khách sạn. Phòng chúng tôi rất bé mà nó lại không sạch sẽ. ☊ 567
You weren't at home last night. Where were you? ☊ Cậu hôm qua không ở nhà. Cậu đã ở đâu? ☊ 568
Why were you late this morning? — The tra c was bad. ☊ Tại sao cậu đến muộn sáng nay? - Giao thông không tốt. ☊ 571
dollars ($300). > It was two hundred euros (€200). ☊ Cái máy ảnh mới của cậu giá bao nhiêu? - Giá ba trăm dollar. ☊ 572
Why were you angry yesterday? — Because you were late. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu tức giận thế? - VÌ cậu đến muộn. ☊ 576
EN Yesterday it rained all morning. It stopped at lunchtime. ☊ Hôm qua trời mưa cả sáng. Trời tạnh lúc ăn trưa. ☊ 588
It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊ 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. ☊ 609
I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊ 618
Did you do your homework? — No, I didn't have time. ☊ Cậu có làm bài tập về nhà không? - Không, tôi không có thời gian. ☊ 620
Did you see Fabian yesterday? — No, I didn't. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có trông thấy Fabian không? - Không, tôi không ☊ 623
EN Did your parents have a good trip? — Yes, they did. ☊ Chuyến đi của bố mẹ cậu có được không? - Có. ☊ 626
She had a pen, but she didn't have any paper. ☊ Cô ấy có một cái bút nhưng cô ấy không có tờ giấy nào. ☊ 627
the house. ☊ Gerhard có làm việc gì đó ngoài sân nhưng anh ấy không làm việc gì trong nhà cả. ☊ 628
I watched TV last night. How about you? Did you watch TV last night? ☊ Tôi đã xem vô tuyến tối hôm qua. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có xem vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 629
I enjoyed the party. How about you? Did you enjoy the party? ☊ Tôi rất thích bữa tiệc. Cậu thì sao? Cậu có thấy thích bữa tiệc không? ☊ 630
vacation? ☊ Tôi đã có một kì nghỉ đẹp. Cậu thì sao? Kì nghỉ của cậu có đẹp không? ☊ 631
I nished work early. How about you? Did you nish work early? ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc công việc sớm.Cậu thì sao? Cậu có kết thúc công việc sớm không? ☊ 632
I slept well last night. How about you? Did you sleep well last night? ☊ Tôi đêm qua ngủ ngon. Cậu thì sao? Đêm qua cậu ngủ có ngon không. ☊ 640
Where did you stay? ☊ Các cậu ở chỗ nào? ☊ 643
What time did you get there? ☊ Cậu đến đó lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 646
Did you win? ☊ Cậu có thắng không? ☊ 649
Where did you go? ☊ Cậu đã đi đâu? ☊ 655
Did you sleep well last night? ☊ Tối qua cậu có ngủ ngon không? ☊ 664
a pair of pants. ☊ Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần. ☊ 668
I cut my hand this morning. — How did you do that? ☊ Tôi bị đứt tay sáng nay. - Sao cậu bị thế? ☊ 669
about a meeting. ☊ Sao hôm qua cậu không có mặt trong cuộc họp? - Tôi không biết là có cuộc họp. ☊ 673
working? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc mười một rưỡi hôm qua? Cậu đang làm việc à? ☊ 674
What did he say? — I don't know, I wasn't listening. ☊ Anh ấy đã nói cái gì thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi không nghe. ☊ 682
What were you doing at three [o'clock] (3:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ. ☊ 686
The old couple were in the park taking a walk. ☊ Cặp đôi cao tuổi đã ở trong công viên đi dạo. ☊ 693
Where were you living in nineteen ninety-nine (1999)? ☊ Cậu sống ở đâu hồi năm một nghìn chín trăm chín mươi chín? ☊ 694
EN What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ? ☊ 695
Was it raining when you got up? ☊ Trời có mưa lúc cậu dậy không? ☊ 699
He was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy mang theo một cái túi. ☊ 710
What did you do yesterday morning? ☊ Sáng hôm qua cậu làm gì? ☊ 711
What were you doing at ten thirty (10:30)? ☊ Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì? ☊ 714
Did you watch the basketball game on TV last night? ☊ Cậu có xem trận bóng rổ trên vô tuyến tối qua không? ☊ 715
Were you watching TV when I called you? ☊ Cậu có đang xem lúc tôi gọi cậu không? ☊ 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. ☊ 730
Was Lara busy when you went to see her? ☊ Lara có bận lúc cậu đến gặp cô ấy không? ☊ 736
How fast were you driving when the police stopped you? ☊ Cậu đang phóng nhanh cỡ nào lúc cảnh sát chặn cậu lại? ☊ 738
Did your team win the baseball game yesterday? ☊ Đội của cậu có thắng trận bóng chày hôm qua không? ☊ 741
Did you see Clara last night? ☊ Cậu có thấy Clara tối qua không? ☊ 742
Yes, she was wearing a very nice jacket. ☊ Có, cô ấy mặc một cái áo khoác rất là đẹp. ☊ 743
What were you doing at two [o'clock] (2:00) this morning? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc hai giờ sáng nay? ☊ 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. ☊ 757
Where did you use to live before you came here? ☊ Cậu đã từng sống ở đâu trước khi cậu đến đây? ☊ 763
Do you go out much? — No, I used to go out three (3) nights a week though. ☊ Cậu có hay ra đường không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng ra đường ba tối một tuần. ☊ 764
Do you play any instruments? — No, I used to play guitar though. ☊ Cậu có chơi nhạc cụ nào không? - Không, nhưng tôi đã từng chơi guitar. ☊ 765
Do you like to read? — I don't have the time, but I used to read a lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đọc sách không? - Tôi không có thời gian, trước tôi từng đọc rất nhiều. ☊ 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. ☊ 767
Do you play any sports? — Yes, I play basketball. ☊ Cậu có chơi môn thể thao nào không? - Có, tôi chơi bóng chày. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 773
EN What games did you use to play when you were a child? ☊ Cậu từng hay chơi những trò gì khi cậu còn bé? ☊ 774
Have you been to France? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu từng đến Pháp chưa? - Chưa. ☊ 775
We've been to Canada, but we haven't been to Alaska. ☊ Chúng tôi từng đến Canada rồi, nhưng chúng tôi chưa từng đến Alaska. ☊ 779
Have you read this book? — Yes, I've read it twice. ☊ Cậu đã đọc cuốn sách này chưa? - Rồi, tôi đã đọc nó hai lần. ☊ 781
Have you ever played golf? — Yes, I play a lot. ☊ Cậu đã chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, tôi chơi nhiều. ☊ 785
Have you ever been to Montreal? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã từng đến Montreal bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊ 786
Have you ever played golf? — No, never. ☊ Cậu từng chơi golf bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊ 787
Have you ever been to South Korea? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu từng đến Hàn Quốc bao giờ chưa - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 788
Have you ever lost your passport? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã mất hộ chiếu bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, chưa bao giờ. ☊ 789
Have you ever own in a helicopter? — No, never. ☊ Cậu đã đi máy bay trực thăng bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ. ☊ 790
Have you ever won a race? — Yes, a few times. ☊ Cậu đã từng thắng trong cuộc đua nào chưa? - Rồi, một vài lần. ☊ 791
Have you ever been to Peru? — Yes, twice. ☊ Cậu từng đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, hai lần. ☊ 792
Have you ever driven a bus? — No, never. ☊ Cậu từng lái xe bus bao giờ chưa? - Chưa bao giờ. ☊ 793
Have you ever broken your leg? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy chân bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 808
Have you ever played basketball? — Just once. ☊ Cậu từng chơi bóng rổ bao giờ chưa? - Mới một lần. ☊ 809
Have you ever written a poem? — Yes, in high school. ☊ Cậu từng làm thơ bao giờ chưa - Rồi, hồi ở trung học. ☊ 813
Gunter's favorite movie is Star Wars. He's seen it twenty (20) times, but I've never seen it. ☊ Bộ lm yêu thích của Gunter là Chiến tranh giữa các vì sao. Anh ấy đã xem nó được hai mươi lần còn tôi chưa xem bao giờ. ☊ 815
Caroline's on vacation in Brazil. She's there now. ☊ Caroline đi nghỉ ở Brazil. Cô ấy bây giờ đang ở đấy. ☊ 821
Are you married? How long have you been married? ☊ Cậu đã kết hôn chưa? Cậu kết hôn được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 822
EN Do you know her? How long have you known her? ☊ Cậu có biết cô ấy không? Cậu biết cô ấy được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 825
She's lived there all her life. ☊ Cô ấy sống ở đó cả đời. ☊ 826
I have a car. How long have you had your car? ☊ Tôi có xe hơi. Cậu có xe hơi được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 828
German? ☊ Tôi đang học tiếng Đức. Cậu học tiếng Đức được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 832
It's raining. It's been raining all day. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Trời đã mưa được cả ngày. ☊ 840
How long have you known Olivia? ☊ Cậu biết Olivia được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 846
Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊ 849
Sorry I'm late. How long have you been waiting? ☊ Xin lỗi tôi đến muộn. Cậu đã đợi được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 852
How long have you lived in this house? ☊ Cậu đã sống trong ngôi nhà này được bao lâu rồi? ☊ 857
Lucien has been in Canada for six (6) months. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada được sáu tháng. ☊ 858
Lucien has been in Canada since January. ☊ Lucien đã ở Canada từ tháng một. ☊ 861
I've lived in Chicago for a long time. ☊ Tôi sống ở Chicago đã lâu rồi. ☊ 862
I've lived in Chicago since I was ten (10) years old. ☊ Tôi đã sống ở Chicago từ khi tôi mười tuổi. ☊ 863
Jasmine started her new job three (3) weeks ago. ☊ Jasmine đã bắt đầu công việc mới cách đây ba tuần. ☊ 864
When did Noboru leave? — He left ten (10) minutes ago. ☊ Noboru đi lúc nào thế? - Anh ấy đi cách đây mười phút. ☊ 876
Nobody lives in those houses. They've been empty for many years. ☊ Không ai sống trong những căn nhà kia cả. Ở đó bỏ không đã được nhiều năm. ☊ 877
When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊ 878
When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước. ☊ 879
week. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi xem lm là lúc nào? - Mới tuần trước. ☊ 880
When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 883
EN Mungeol and Weonhye got married twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Văn Kiệt và Viện Huệ lấy nhau cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊ 884
Nicholas arrived an hour ago. ☊ Nicholas đã đến cách đây một tiếng đồng hồ. ☊ 887
Have you known Heuijeong for a long time? ☊ Cậu biết Hi Chính từ lâu rồi à? ☊ 902
Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? ☊ Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu? ☊ 904
Where's your key? — I've lost it. I lost it. ☊ Chìa khoá của cậu đâu? - Tôi làm mất nó rồi. Tôi đã làm mất nó. ☊ I've already written them an email.'> 914 I've already written them an email.'>
I don't need to call them. I wrote them an email. > I've already written them an email. I've already written them an email.'> ☊ Tôi không cần phải gọi họ. Tôi viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử. Tôi đã viết cho họ một lá thư điện tử rồi. ☊ 919
Did you see it anywhere? > Have you seen it anywhere? ☊ Cậu có thấy nó ở đâu không? Cậu đã thấy nó ở đâu chưa? ☊ 920
EN Did you hear? > Have you heard? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy không? Cậu đã nghe thấy chưa? ☊ 924
Have you told your friends the good news? > Did you tell your friends the good news? ☊ Cậu đã báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu chưa? Cậu có báo tin vui cho các bạn của cậu không? ☊ 927
Are you hungry? — No, I just had dinner. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Không, tôi vừa mới ăn. ☊ 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. ☊ 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? ☊ 939
seen it. ☊ Bạn của cậu có muốn xem lm không? - Không, họ đã xem nó rồi. ☊ 944
Have you told your father about the accident yet? ☊ Cậu đã nói với bố cậu về vụ tai nạn chưa? ☊ 947
You can't go to bed. You haven't brushed your teeth yet. ☊ Cậu không thể đi ngủ được. Cậu chưa đánh răng. ☊ 948
You can't talk to Vladimir because he's just gone home. ☊ Cậu không thể nói chuyện với Vladimir được vì anh ấy vừa về nhà. ☊ 950
Have you given the post o ce our new address yet? ☊ Cậu đã đưa cho bưu điện địa chỉ mới nhà chúng ta chưa? ☊ 952
I've just spoken to your sister. ☊ Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu. ☊ 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. ☊ 958
Your friend has a new job. Ask her if she has started her new job yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu có một công việc mới. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã bắt đầu công việc mới chưa. ☊ 959
Your friend has to pay her phone bill. Ask her if she has paid her phone bill yet. ☊ Bạn của cậu phải trả tiền điện thoại. Hỏi cô ấy xem cô ấy đã trả tiền điện thoại chưa. ☊ 963
Where were you on Sunday afternoon? ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu chiều hôm chủ nhật? ☊ 965
What did you do last night? — I stayed at home. ☊ Cậu đã làm gì tối hôm qua. - Tôi ở nhà. ☊ 967
When did you buy your computer? ☊ Cậu đã mua máy tính ở đâu? ☊ 970
Did you have lunch today? ☊ Cậu có ăn trưa hôm nay không? ☊ 975
I had lunch an hour ago. ☊ Tôi ăn trưa cách đây một tiếng. ☊ 980
Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? ☊ Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không? ☊ 982
Have you nished? > What time did you nish your work? ☊ Cậu đã xong chưa? Cậu đã xong việc lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 984
(2) years ago. ☊ Bà của Sanjit đã chết rồi. Bà của Sanjit đã chết cách đây hai năm. ☊ 985
Where have you been? > Where were you last night? ☊ Cậu vừa ở đâu? Cậu đã ở đâu tối qua? ☊ 988
What time did you go to bed last night? ☊ Cậu đi ngủ lúc mấy giờ tối hôm qua? ☊ 989
Have you ever met a famous person? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa? ☊ 995
Have you ever been to Florida? ☊ Cậu đã đến Florida bao giờ chưa? ☊ 997
Did you have a good time? ☊ Khoảng thời gian cậu có ở đó có hay không? ☊ 999
What does your girlfriend do? ☊ Bạn gái cậu làm nghề gì? ☊ 1001
Have you seany of her paintings? ☊ Cậu đã thấy bức vẽ nào của cô ấy chưa? ☊ 1006
Do you know Jianhong's sister? ☊ Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không? ☊ 1008
Have you ever spokto her? ☊ Cậu đã nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ chưa? ☊ 1013
Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊ 1016
This house was built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1017
These houses were built one hundred (100) years ago. ☊ Những ngôi nhà này được xây cách đây một trăm năm. ☊ 1023
Where were you born? — In Taipei. ☊ Cậu sinh ra ở đâu? - Ở Đài Bắc. ☊ 1025
I was bittby dog a few days ago. ☊ Tôi bị chó cắn mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1026
mine. ☊ Cậu có thích chỗ bức vẽ này không? Chúng do một người bạn của tôi vẽ. ☊ 1028
Glass is made from sand. ☊ Thuỷ tinh được làm từ cát. ☊ 1036
Whwas this bridge built? ☊ Cầu này được xây khi nào? ☊ 1039
Were you invited to Adrian's party last week? ☊ Cậu có được mời đến bữa tiệc của Adiran tuần trước không? ☊ 1043
Where were you born? ☊ Cậu được sinh ra ở đâu? ☊ 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. ☊ 1054
My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊ 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. ☊ 1067
Somebody has stolmy key. > My key has bestolen. ☊ Có người đã ăn trộm cái chìa khoá của tôi. Cái chìa khoá của tôi đã bị ăn trộm. ☊ 1070
The room isn't dirty anymore. It's becleaned. ☊ Căn phòng không còn bẩn nữa. Nó đã được dọn sạch. ☊ 1071
The room was cleaned yesterday. ☊ Căn phòng được dọn ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1075
A bridge is being built. > A bridge is getting built. ☊ Một cây cầu đang được xây. ☊ 1077
The grass is being cut. > The grass is getting cut. ☊ Cỏ đang được cắt. ☊ 1079
The shirts have beironed. > The shirts got ironed. ☊ Những cái áo đã được là. ☊ 1084
The trees have becut down. > The trees got cut down. ☊ Cây đã bị chặt. ☊ 1093
My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. ☊ Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua. ☊ 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. ☊ 1098
What are you doing tonight? ☊ Cậu định làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1100
It wasn't raining, so we didn't need an umbrella. ☊ Trời lúc đó không mưa nên chúng tôi không cần đến ô. ☊ 1101
What were you doing at three o'clock (3:00)? ☊ Cậu đang làm gì lúc ba giờ? ☊ 1105
I've lived in this house for t(10) years. ☊ Tôi đã sống trong căn nhà này được mười năm. ☊ 1109
I like co ee, but I don't like tea. ☊ Tôi thích cà phê nhưng tôi không thích trà. ☊ 1111
What do you usually do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thường làm gì vào cuối tuần. ☊ 1116
Do you work at night? ☊ Cậu có làm việc đêm không? ☊ 1118
Why are you looking at me? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại nhìn tôi? ☊ 1119
Does Xenia live near you? ☊ Xenia có sống gần chỗ cậu không? ☊ 1120
Do you like to cook? ☊ Cậu có thích nấu nướng không? ☊ 1122
What time do the stores close? ☊ Các cửa hàng khi nào đóng cửa? ☊ 1126
Are you feeling all right? ☊ Cậu cảm thấy không sao chứ? ☊ 1132
Mitsuko has traveled a lot, but she doesn't speak any foreign languages. ☊ Mitsuko đi du lịch được nhiều nơi rồi nhưng cô ấy chẳng nói được ngoại ngữ nào cả. ☊ 1133
You can turn o the television. I'm not watching it. ☊ Cậu có thể tắt vô tuyến đi. Tôi đang không xem. ☊ 1135
Where were your shoes made? ☊ Giày của cậu sản xuất ở đâu? ☊ 1137
Did you go out last night? ☊ Tối qua cậu có ra ngoài không? ☊ 1138
What were you doing at tthirty (10:30)? ☊ Lúc mười rưỡi cậu đang làm gì? ☊ 1139
Where was your mother born? ☊ Mẹ cậu sinh ra ở đâu? ☊ 1144
Why did you go home early? ☊ Tại sao cậu về nhà sớm vậy? ☊ 1147
This bridge was built t(10) years ago. ☊ Cây cầu này được xây cách đây mười năm. ☊ 1148
Have you nished your work yet? ☊ Cậu đã làm xong việc chưa? ☊ 1150
I've just made some co ee. Would you like some? ☊ Tôi vừa pha ít cà phê. Cậu có muốn làm một ít không? ☊ 1154
Why are you so tired? Did you go to bed late last night? ☊ Tại sao cậu lại mệt thế? Tối qua cậu có đi ngủ muộn không? ☊ 1155
Where are the chocolates? Have you eatall of them? ☊ Chocolat đâu hết rồi? Cậu đã ăn hết tất cả rồi à? ☊ 1156
How is your new job? Are you enjoying it? ☊ Công việc mới của cậu thế nào? Cậu có thích nó không? ☊ 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? ☊ 1162
How do you opthis window? Can you show me? ☊ Cậu mở cái cửa sổ này kiểu gì? Cậu chỉ cho tôi được không? ☊ 1167
every day. ☊ Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊ 1171
I've made some co ee. ☊ Tôi đã pha ít cà phê rồi. ☊ 1176
I feel good. I slept very well last night. ☊ Tôi cảm thấy tốt. Tôi tối qua ngủ ngon. ☊ 1179
I've lost my bag. Have you seit? ☊ Tôi làm mất túi rồi. Cậu có nhìn thấy nó không? ☊ 1182
The shopping mall was built about twenty (20) years ago. ☊ Cửa hiệu mua sắm được xây cách đây hai mươi năm. ☊ 1187
run in a marathon? ☊ Anh trai tôi đã chạy ở Boston Marathon năm ngoái. Cậu đã bao giờ chạy marathon chưa? ☊ 1188
Have you told Herman about your new job? ☊ Cậu đã kể với Herman về công việc mới của cậu chưa? ☊ 1193
Did you like the movie? — Yes, I thought it was very good. ☊ Cậu có thích bộ lm không? Có, tôi nghĩ là nó rất hay. ☊ 1196
Have you ever driva very fast car? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ lái một chiếc xe hơi cực nhanh chưa? ☊ 1197
All the tickets for the concert were sold very quickly. ☊ Tất cả vé của buổi hoà nhạc đã được bán rất nhanh. ☊ 1204
Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊ 1205
What are you doing tomorrow night? ☊ Cậu sẽ làm gì tối mai? ☊ 1208
Are you going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊ 1214
What time are you leaving? ☊ Cậu sẽ đi lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1218
Camila's meeting with Valerio. ☊ Camila sẽ có buổi gặp mặt với Valerio. ☊ 1221
Are you working next week? ☊ Cậu tuần sau có đi làm không? ☊ 1222
What time are your friends coming? ☊ Bao giờ các bạn của cậu đến? ☊ 1229
too? ☊ Tôi sẽ ra ngoài với vài người bạn tối nay. Sao cậu không đi cùng luôn? ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1233
Do you want to go to the movies tonight? — Sure, what time does the movie begin? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? - Chắc chắn, mấy giờ thì lm bắt đầu? ☊ 1234
What are you doing tomorrow afternoon? — I'm working. ☊ Chiều mai cậu định làm gì? - Tôi làm việc. ☊ 1240
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong đám cưới tuần sau? ☊ 1242
Are you going to invite Walter to your party? ☊ Cậu có định mời Walter tới bữa tiệc của cậu không? ☊ 1247
What are you going to wear to the party tonight? ☊ Cậu định mặc gì trong bữa tiệc tối nay? ☊ 1253
watch it? ☊ Có bài diễn văn của tổng thống trên vô tuyến tối nay. Cậu có định xem không? ☊ 1260
You can call me tonight. I'll be at home. ☊ Cậu có thể gọi tôi tối nay. Tôi sẽ ở nhà. ☊ 1263
Will you be at home tonight? ☊ Cậu có ở nhà tối nay không? ☊ 1265
Don't drink co ee before you go to bed; otherwise, you won't sleep. ☊ Đừng uống cà phê trước khi đi ngủ, nếu không cậu sẽ không ngủ được. ☊ 1268
Do you think the test will be di cult? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là bài thi sẽ khó không? ☊ 1269
with us? ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ đi xem lm vào Thứ bảy. Cậu có muốn đi cùng chúng tôi không? ☊ 1272
Are you going to take your driver's test tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có đi thi lái xe không? ☊ 1274
Tomorrow she'll be in Caracas. ☊ Mai cô ấy sẽ ở Caracas. ☊ 1285
Are you ready yet? - Not yet. I'll be ready in ve (5) minutes. ☊ Cậu sắn sàng chưa? - Chưa. Năm phút nữa tôi sẽ sẵn sàng. ☊ 1286
It won't rain, so you don't need to take an umbrella. ☊ Trời sẽ không mưa đâu nên cậu không cần phải mang theo ô. ☊ 1288
Well, go to bed early and you'll feel better in the morning. ☊ Rồi, đi ngủ sớm đi rồi sáng cậu sẽ thấy khoẻ hơn. ☊ I don't think you'll like the movie.'> 1298 I don't think you'll like the movie.'>
You won't like the movie. > I don't think you'll like the movie. I don't think you'll like the movie.'> ☊ Cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. Tôi nghĩ là cậu sẽ không thích bộ lm đấy đâu. ☊ 1300
What are you doing tomorrow night? — Nothing, I'm free. ☊ Tối mai cậu sẽ làm gì? - Chẳng gì cả, tôi rỗi không. ☊ 1302
Why are you putting on your coat? — I'm going out. ☊ Sao cậu mặc áo khoác? - Tôi sắp đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1303
Do you think Jorge will call us tonight? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là tối nay Jorge sẽ gọi chúng ta không? ☊ 1306
What are your plans for the weekend? ☊ Kế hoạch cuối tuần này của cậu là gì? ☊ 1308
My suitcase is very heavy. - I'll carry it for you. ☊ Valise của tôi rất nặng. - Tôi sẽ vác hộ cậu. ☊ 1309
I'll call you tomorrow, okay? ☊ Mai tôi gọi cho cậu được chứ? ☊ 1315
What are you doing this weekend? ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? ☊ 1317
Shall I call you tonight? ☊ Tối nay tôi gọi cậu nhé? ☊ 1320
Should I call you tonight? ☊ Tôi gọi cậu tối nay được không? ☊ 1323
joy your vacation. — I'll send you a postcard. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ đi. - Tôi sẽ gửi bưu thiếp cho cậu. ☊ 1324
I don't want this banana. — I'm hungry. I'll have it. ☊ Tôi không cần quả chuối này. - Tôi đói. Tôi sẽ ăn nó. ☊ 1325
Do you want a chair? — No, it's okay. I'll sit on the oor. ☊ Cậu có muốn một cái ghế không? - Không, không sao. Tôi sẽ ngồi dưới sàn. ☊ 1326
Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. ☊ Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây. ☊ 1327
Are you coming with me? — No, I don't think so. I'm staying here. ☊ Cậu có đi cùng tôi không? - Không, tôi nghĩ là không. Tôi sẽ ở đây. ☊ 1328
How do you use this camera? — Give it to me and I'll show you. ☊ Cậu dùng cái máy ảnh này như thế nào? - Đưa nó đây cho tôi rồi tôi sẽ chỉ cho cậu. ☊ 1330
I'm hungry. I think I'll buy something to eat. ☊ Tôi đói. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ mua cái gì đó về ăn. ☊ 1332
I like this hat. I think I'll buy it. ☊ Tôi thích cái mũ này. Tôi nghĩ mình sẽ mua nó. ☊ 1333
This camera is too expensive. I don't think I'll buy it. ☊ Cái máy ảnh này quá đắt. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ không mua nó. ☊ 1336
I need some exercise. I think I'll go for a walk. ☊ Tôi cần tập thể dục. Tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi bộ. ☊ 1339
Are you doing anything this evening? ☊ Cậu có làm gì tối nay không? ☊ 1341
I can't go out with you tomorrow night, as I'm working. ☊ Tối mai tôi không đi ra ngoài với cậu được vì tôi còn làm việc. ☊ 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 ☊ 1349
this afternoon. ☊ Faruq định bao giờ gọi cậu? - Tôi không biết. ☊ 1350
Take an umbrella with you. It might rain. ☊ Cầm theo ô đi. Trời có khi mưa đấy. ☊ 1351
Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. ☊ Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy. ☊ 1352
Are you going out tonight? — I might. ☊ Cậu có định ra ngoài tối nay không? - Có thể. ☊ 1360
May I ask a question? ☊ Tôi hỏi một câu được không? ☊ I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'>
It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊ 1369
Where are you going for your vacation? — I'm not sure. I might go to Italy. ☊ Cậu định đi nghỉ ở đâu? - Tôi cũng không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ đi Ý. ☊ 1370
What are you doing this weekend? — I don't know. I might go hiking. ☊ Cậu định làm gì cuối tuần này? - Tôi không biết. Tôi có thể sẽ đi leo núi. ☊ 1371
Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊ 1372
What are you going to have for dinner? — I don't know. I might have Italian food. ☊ Cậu định ăn gì bữa tối nay? - Tôi không biết. Có thể tôi sẽ ăn món Ý. ☊ 1373
take the bus. ☊ Tối nay cậu định về nhà thế nào? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ bắt xe bus. ☊ 1374
I hear you won some money. What are you going to do with it? — I haven't decided yet. I might opa restaurant. ☊ Tôi nghe nói cậu thắng được ít tiền. Cậu định làm gì với số tiền đấy? - Tôi chưa quyết định. Có thể tôi sẽ mở nhà hàng. ☊ 1384
Can you swim? — Yes, but I'm not a very good swimmer. ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? - Có nhưng tôi bơi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1385
I can play the piano. My brother can play the piano, too. ☊ Tôi biết chơi dương cầm. Em trai tôi cũng biết chơi dương cầm. ☊ 1391
Can you opthe door, please? > Could you opthe door, please? ☊ Cậu có thể mở cửa được không? Cậu làm ơn mở cửa được không? ☊ 1392
Can you wait a minute, please? > Could you wait a moment, please? ☊ Cậu có thể đợi một phút được không? Cậu làm ơn đợi một phút được không? ☊ 1394
Silvio, can I borrow your umbrella? > Silvio, could I borrow your umbrella? ☊ Silvio, tôi có thể mượn cậu cái ô được không? Silvio, cho tôi mượn cái ô được không? ☊ 1396
Can you swim? ☊ Cậu có biết bơi không? ☊ 1398
Can you ski? ☊ Cậu có biết trượt tuyết không? ☊ 1399
Can you play chess? ☊ Cậu có biết chơi cờ vua không? ☊ 1400
Can you run t(10) kilometers? ☊ Cậu có chạy được mười kilometre không? ☊ 1401
Can you drive a car? ☊ Cậu có biết lái xe hơi không? ☊ 1402
Can you drive a motorcycle? ☊ Cậu biết đi xe máy không? ☊ 1403
Can you ride a horse? ☊ Cậu biết cưỡi ngựa không? ☊ 1404
I like this hotel room. You can see the mountains from the window. ☊ Tôi thích phòng khách sạn này. Cậu có thể nhìn thấy núi từ cửa sổ. ☊ 1405
You're speaking very quietly. I can't hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ lắm. Tôi không nghe thấy cậu nói gì. ☊ 1406
Have you semy suitcase? I can't nd it. ☊ Cậu có thấy valise của tôi đâu không? Tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 1412
You worked t(10) hours today. You must be tired. ☊ Hôm nay cậu làm mười tiếng. Cậu hẳn là mệt rồi. ☊ 1413
know him. ☊ Anh trai tôi đã làm việc ở công ti cậu nhiều năm rồi. Cậu chắc phải biết anh ấy. ☊ 1414
near you. ☊ Bạn tôi có cùng mã bưu điện với cậu. Họ chắc chắn là sống gần cậu. ☊ 1419
You must be careful with this knife. It's very sharp. ☊ Cậu phải cẩn thận với con dao này. Nó rất sắc. ☊ 1420
Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine. ☊ Công nhân phải đeo kính bảo hộ với cái máy này. ☊ 1421
In the United States, you must be eighte(18) to vote. ☊ Ở Mĩ, cậu phải mười tám tuổi mới được bầu cử. ☊ 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. ☊ 1425
You must not be late for school again. ☊ Cậu không được đi học muộn nữa. ☊ 1426
hungry. ☊ Bây giờ là buổi tối và cậu chưa ăn gì cả ngày. Cậu hẳn là đang đói. ☊ 1428
I got the job. — You did? You must be excited. ☊ Tôi có việc làm rồi. - Có rồi à? Cậu chắc chắn phải phấn khởi lắm. ☊ 1429
The phone's ringing. I know it's not for me. It must be for you. ☊ Chuông điện thoại đang reo. Tôi biết nó không phải của tôi. Chắc chắn nó phải là của cậu. ☊ 1431
blue. ☊ Reneta ngày nào cũng mặc cái gì đó màu xanh lam. Cô ấy hẳn là thích màu xanh lam lắm. ☊ 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. ☊ 1441
get a driver's license. ☊ Ở hầu như mọi nơi ở Mĩ, cậu phải ít nhất mười sáu tuổi mới được có bằng lái xe hơi. ☊ 1442
For this job, you must know both Spanish and German. ☊ Với công việc này, bạn phải biết cả tiếng Tây Ban Nha lẫn tiếng Đức. ☊ 1443
People in the front seat of a car must wear a seat belt. ☊ Những người ngồi hàng ghế đầu trong xe hơi phải cài dây an ☊ 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. ☊ 1445
This highway is closed. Drivers must take another road. ☊ Đường cao tốc này đã đóng. Lái xe phải đi một đường khác. ☊ 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. ☊ 1450
Keep these papers in a safe place. You must not lose them. ☊ Cất chỗ giấy này ở nơi an toàn. Cậu sẽ không bị mất chúng. ☊ 1455
It's a good movie. You should go and see it. ☊ Bộ phim này hay. Cậu nên đi xem nó. ☊ 1456
Whyou play tennis, you should always watch the ball. ☊ Khi cậu chơi quần vợt, cậu phải luôn luôn quan sát bóng. ☊ 1458
Should we make something special for dinner? ☊ Liệu chúng ta có nên làm cái gì đặc biệt cho bữa tối không? ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1463
Shall I buy this coat? — Yes, I think you should. ☊ Tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không nhỉ? - Có, tôi nghĩ cậu nên mua. ☊ 1464
I don't think you should work so hard. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên làm việc nhiều thế. ☊ 1466
Do you think I should buy this hat? ☊ Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái mũ này không? ☊ 1467
What time do you think we should go home? ☊ Cậu nghĩ mấy giờ chúng mình nên về nhà? ☊ 1470
I ought to study tonight, but I think I'll go to the movies. ☊ Tối nay tôi cần phải học bài nhưng tôi nghĩ tôi sẽ đi xem lm. ☊ 1471
I think Mahmud ought to buy some new clothes. ☊ Tôi nghĩ Mahmud cần phải mua vài bộ quần áo mới. ☊ 1472
It's late, and you're very tired. You should go to bed. ☊ Giờ đã muộn mà cậu lại rất mệt. Cậu nên đi ngủ. ☊ 1473
You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. ☊ Cậu nên ăn thật nhiều hoa quả và rau. ☊ 1474
interesting. ☊ Nếu cậu có thời gian, cậu nên tới thăm Bảo tàng Khoa học. Ở đó rất thú vị. ☊ 1475
Whyou're driving, you should wear a seat belt. ☊ Khi cậu đang lái xe, cậu nên cài dây an toàn. ☊ 1476
It's a very good book. You should read it. ☊ Quyển sách này rất hay. Cậu nên đọc nó. ☊ 1479
You shouldn't work so hard. ☊ Cậu không nên làm việc quá nhiều. ☊ 1481
jacket?" ☊ Bạn đang thử áo khoác: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mua cái áo khoác này không?" ☊ 1482
You're going to have a party: "Do you think I should invite Oskar?" ☊ Bạn sắp làm một bữa tiệc: "Cậu nghĩ tôi có nên mời Oskar không?" ☊ 1484
That coat is too big for you. I don't think you should buy it. ☊ Cái áo khoác kia quá rộng so với cậu. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên mua nó. ☊ 1485
You don't need your car. You should sell it. ☊ Cậu không cần xe hơi của cậu. Cậu nên bán nó đi. ☊ 1486
Valentina needs a change. I think she should take a trip. ☊ Valentina cần thay đổi. Tôi nghĩ cô ấy nên đi một chuyến. ☊ 1488
You're still sick. I don't think you should go to work. ☊ Cậu còn ốm. Tôi nghĩ cậu không nên đi làm. ☊ 1497
You have to pass a test before you can get a driver's license. ☊ Cậu cần qua một kì thi trước khi lấy được bằng lái xe. ☊ 1501
What time do you have to go to the dentist tomorrow? ☊ Mai mấy giờ cậu phải đi khám nha sĩ? ☊ 1509
At the end of the course all the students had to take a test. ☊ Cuối khoá học tất cả học sinh phải làm bài thi. ☊ 1511
Hassan doesn't understand much English. You have to speak very slowly to him. ☊ Hassan không hiểu nhiều tiếng Anh. Cậu phải nói thật chậm với anh ấy. ☊ 1515
It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1517
We took a test yesterday. We had to answer six (6) questions out of t(10). ☊ Hôm qua chúng tôi làm một bài kiểm tra. Chúng tôi phải trả lời sáu trong mười câu hỏi. ☊ 1520
I have to get up early tomorrow. — What time do you have to get up? ☊ Sáng nay tôi phải dậy sớm. Cậu phải dậy lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1523
have to pay? ☊ Chúng tôi đã phải trả nhiều tiền. Các cậu đã phải trả bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 1524
I have to do some work. — What exactly do you have to do? ☊ Tôi phải làm việc gì đó. Chính xác là cậu phải làm việc gì? ☊ 1527
Why are you going out? You don't have to go out. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại đi ra ngoài? Cậu không phải đi ra ngoài. ☊ 1529
Why did you get up early? You didn't have to get up so early. ☊ Tại sao cậu lại dậy sớm? Cậu không cần phải dậy sớm như thế. ☊ 1530
Why do you want to leave now? We don't have to leave now. ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn ra đi bây giờ? Chúng ta không cần phải ra đi bây giờ. ☊ 1531
Why did they tell me something I already know? They didn't have to tell me that. ☊ Tại sao họ lại kể cho tôi những gì tôi đã biết? Họ không cần phải kể cho tôi những việc đó. ☊ 1537
Would you like some co ee? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cà phê không? ☊ 1538
Would you like a piece of candy? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn kẹo không? ☊ 1539
Which would you like, tea or co ee? ☊ Cậu thích uống gì, trà hay cà phê? ☊ 1540
Would you like to go for a walk? ☊ Cậu muốn đi dạo bộ không? ☊ 1541
Would you like to have dinner with us on Sunday? ☊ Chủ nhật cậu có muốn ăn tối cùng chúng tôi không? ☊ 1543
What would you like to do tonight? ☊ Cậu muốn làm gì tối nay? ☊ 1545
I'd like some information about hotels, please. ☊ Làm ơn cho tôi ít thông tin về các khách sạn. ☊ 1547
Would you like to go to the movies tonight? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm tối nay không? ☊ 1548
lot. ☊ Cậu có thích đi xem lm không? - Có, tôi đi xem lm nhiều lắm. ☊ 1549
I like orange juice. ☊ Tôi thích nước cam. ☊ 1550
What would you like to do next weekend? ☊ Cuối tuần sau cậu muốn làm gì? ☊ 1551
What do you like to do on weekends? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì cuối tuần? ☊ 1552
with you. ☊ Tối nay tôi muốn đi xem lm. Có thể Emily sẽ đi với cậu. ☊ 1553
Would you like to go to the movies with me tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu có muốn đi xem lm với tôi không? ☊ 1555
Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu muốn đi chơi quần vợt với tôi không? ☊ 1557
Would you like to go to a concert with me next week? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem hoà nhạc với tôi tuần sau? ☊ 1558
but you have one. ☊ Trời đang mưa và Nhã Cầm định ra ngoài. Cô ấy không có ô nhưng cậu có. ☊ 1559
Would you like to borrow my umbrella? ☊ Cậu có muốn mượn ô của tôi không? ☊ 1560
What would you like to drink? ☊ Cậu muốn uống gì? ☊ 1561
Would you like to go out for a walk? ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài đi bộ không? ☊ 1563
What time would you like to have dinner tonight? ☊ Tối nay cậu muốn ăn tối lúc mấy giờ? ☊ 1564
Would you like something to eat? ☊ Cậu muốn ăn gì đó không? ☊ 1565
Do you like your new job? ☊ Cậu có thích công việc mới của cậu không? ☊ 1568
What kind of music do you like? ☊ Cậu thích loại âm nhạc nào? ☊ 1578
Would you like to go out tonight? — I'd rather not. ☊ Cậu có muốn ra ngoài tối nay không? - Tôi không muốn. ☊ 1579
Would you rather have milk or juice? — Juice, please. ☊ Cậu có thích uống sữa hay nước hoa quả hơn? - Làm ơn cho nước hoa quả. ☊ 1580
Which would you rather do: go to the movies or watch a DVD at home? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: đi rạp xem lm hay ở nhà xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1582
Jessica would rather not go out. ☊ Jessica thấy không ra ngoài thì hơn. ☊ 1590
Don't you want to watch TV? — No, I'd rather read my novel. ☊ Cậu có muốn xem vô tuyến không? - Không, tôi muốn xem tiểu thuyết hơn. ☊ 1591
Would you like some tea? — Well, I'd rather have co ee if you have some. ☊ Cậu có muốn dùng trà không? - Tôi muốn cà phê hơn nếu cậu có. ☊ 1594
Would you like a glass of juice, or some water? ☊ Cậu muốn uống cốc nước hoa quả không, hay nước trắng? ☊ 1595
Do you want to go to the movies, or just watch TV? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi xem lm không, hay chỉ xem vô tuyến? ☊ 1596
until tomorrow morning? ☊ Chúng ta có nên gọi anh trai cậu tối nay không, hay cậu thích đợi mai gọi hơn? ☊ 1598
Should we walk home, or would you rather take a taxi? ☊ Chúng ta có nên đi bộ về nhà không, hay cậu muốn đi taxi hơn? ☊ 1599
Do you want me to come with you, or would you prefer to go alone? ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đến cùng cậu không, hay cậu thích đi một mình hơn? ☊ 1601
do it myself. ☊ Tôi giúp cậu xách valise được không? - Không cần, cảm ơn. Tôi muốn tự xách hơn. ☊ 1603
Which would you prefer to be: a bus driver or an airplane pilot? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: lái xe bus hay phi công? ☊ 1605
Which would you prefer to be: a journalist or a school teacher? ☊ Cậu thích làm gì hơn: nhà báo hay giáo viên? ☊ 1607
Where would you prefer to live: in a big city or a small town? ☊ Cậu thích sống ở đâu hơn: ở thành phố lớn hay thị trấn nhỏ? ☊ 1609
Which would you prefer to have: a small house or a big one? ☊ Cậu thích có cái nào hơn: một căn nhà nhỏ hay một căn lớn? ☊ 1610
I'd rather have a big house than a small one. ☊ Tôi thích có một căn nhà lớn hơn có một căn nhỏ. ☊ 1611
Which would you prefer to study: electronics or philosophy? ☊ Cậu thích học gì hơn: điện tử hay triết học? ☊ 1613
Which would you prefer to watch: a football game or a movie? ☊ Cậu thích xem gì hơn: một trận đá bóng hay một bộ lm? ☊ 1615
Come here and look at this. — What is it? ☊ Lại đây và nhìn vào cái này. - Cái gì thế? ☊ 1616
I don't want to talk to you. Go away! ☊ Tôi không muốn nói chuyện với cậu. Biến đi! ☊ 1618
fun! ☊ Lên đường may mắn. Chúc cậu có những phút giây đẹp. Chúc cậu có chuyến bay tốt đẹp. Chúc vui vẻ! ☊ 1621
Be careful! Don't fall! ☊ Cẩn thận! Khéo ngã! ☊ 1622
Please don't go. Stay here with me. ☊ Xin cậu đừng đi. Ở đây với tôi. ☊ 1626
Are you ready? Let's go. ☊ Cậu sẵn sàng chưa? Đi thôi. ☊ 1627
Let's have sh for dinner tonight. ☊ Tối nay ăn cá đi. ☊ 1630
Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi. ☊ 1631
I'm tired of arguing. Let's not do it any more. ☊ Tôi mệt mỏi vì cãi nhau rồi. Lần sau đừng có cãi nhau nữa. ☊ 1632
Would you like to play tennis? — No, let's go for a swim. ☊ Cậu có muốn chơi quần vợt không? - Không, đi bơi đi. ☊ 1633
Do you want to walk home? — No, let's take the bus. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bộ về nhà không? - Không, bắt xe bus đi. ☊ 1636
Would you like to go now? — No, let's wait a while. ☊ Cậu muốn đi bây giờ không? - Không, đợi một lát đi. ☊ 1637
Shall I wait for you? — No, don't wait for me. ☊ Tôi đợi cậu nhé? - Không, đừng đợi tôi. ☊ 1640
open. ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi đóng cửa sổ không? - Không, cứ để nó mở đi. ☊ 1641
Should I call you tonight? — No, call me in the morning. ☊ Tôi có nên gọi cậu tối nay không? - Thôi, gọi tôi sáng mai đi. ☊ 1642
for him. ☊ Cậu nghĩ chúng ta có nên đợi Howard không? - Không, đừng đợi anh ấy. ☊ 1643
Do you want me to turn on the light? — No, leave the light o . ☊ Cậu có muốn tôi bật đèn không? - Không, cứ để nó tắt đi. ☊ 1648
There's a big tree in the yard. ☊ Có một cái cây lớn ở trong sân. ☊ 1650
Do you have any money? — Yes, there's some in my wallet. ☊ Cậu có tiền không? - Có, có một ít trong ví tôi. ☊ 1653
There are some big trees in the yard. ☊ Có vài cái cây lớn trong sân. ☊ 1657
How many players are there on a football team? ☊ Có bao nhiêu cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1658
There are elev(11) players on a football team. ☊ Có mười một cầu thủ trong một đội bóng đá. ☊ 1660
There's a train at tthirty (10:30). It's an express train. ☊ Có một chuyến tàu lúc mười giờ ba mươi. Đó là một chuyến tàu cao tốc. ☊ 1661
There's a lot of salt in this soup. ☊ Món canh này có nhiều muối. ☊ 1662
I don't like this soup. It's too salty. ☊ Tôi không thích món canh này. Canh mặn quá. ☊ 1663
Bedford isn't an old town. There aren't any old buildings. ☊ Bedford không phải một thị trấn cũ. Không có toà nhà nào cổ cả. ☊ 1664
Look! There's a photo of your brother in the newspaper! ☊ Nhìn kìa! Có ảnh của anh cậu trên mặt báo! ☊ 1671
There's nowhere to sit down. There aren't any chairs. ☊ Không có chỗ để ngồi. Không có cái ghế nào. ☊ 1673
There are twenty-six (26) letters in the English alphabet. ☊ Có hai mươi sáu chữ cái trong bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh. ☊ 1676
There are ve (5) players on a basketball team. ☊ Có năm cầu thủ trong một đội bóng rổ. ☊ 1677
I'm not going to buy this shirt. It's too expensive. ☊ Tôi sẽ không mua cái áo này. Nó quá đắt. ☊ 1678
What's wrong? — There's something in my eye. ☊ Có chuyện gì vậy? - Có cái gì đó trong mắt tôi. ☊ 1679
There's a red car outside your house. Is it yours? ☊ Có một chiếc xe hơi màu đỏ bên ngoài nhà của cậu. Nó là của cậu à? ☊ 1696
Saturday? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là sẽ có nhiều người đến bữa tiệc hôm Thứ bảy không? ☊ 1702
There was a clock on the wall near the window. ☊ Từng có một cái đồng hồ trên tường gần cửa sổ. ☊ 1703
There were some owers in a vase on the table. ☊ Từng có vài bông hoa trong một cái lọ để trên bàn. ☊ 1705
There was an armchair in the corner near the door. ☊ Từng có một cái ghế tay vịn ở góc nhà gần cái cửa. ☊ 1706
There was a sofa opposite the armchair. ☊ Từng có một cái sofa đối diện cái ghế tay vịn ☊ 1709
Did you buy any cherries? — No, there weren't any at the store. ☊ Cậu có mua tí anh đào nào không? - Không, chả còn tí nào trong cửa hàng cả. ☊ 1718
Why are the police outside the bank? — There was a robbery. ☊ Tại sao cảnh sát lại ở bên ngoài ngân hàng? - Đã có một vụ cướp. ☊ 1720
Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊ 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. ☊ 1724
Is it true that you're moving to Berlin? ☊ Có đúng là cậu sẽ chuyển đến Berlin không? ☊ 1729
Is it okay to call you at the o ce? ☊ Gọi điện cho cậu ở cơ quan có vấn đề gì không? ☊ 1730
it? ☊ Cậu có muốn đi bộ đến khách sạn không? - Tôi không biết. Đường đi bao xa? ☊ 1735
How far is it from Taipei to Tokyo? ☊ Khoảng cách từ Đài Bắc đến Tokyo bao xa? ☊ 1736
How far is it from your house to the airport? ☊ Từ nhà cậu đến sân bay cách bao xa? ☊ 1741
There was a storm last night. Did you hear it? ☊ Tối qua có một cơn bão. Cậu có nghe thấy nó không? ☊ 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. ☊ 1746
Hello, Junko. It's nice to see you again. How are you? ☊ Chào Junko. Rất vui được gặp lại cậu. Cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 1755
Are you tired? — I was, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊ 1756
Do you think Lucy will call tonight? — She might. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Lucy tối nay sẽ gọi không? - Có thể. ☊ 1757
won't. ☊ Cậu có đi học tối nay không? - Tôi nên đi nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 1760
Are you tired? — Yes, I am. > No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1765
Do you enjoy your work? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích công việc của mình không? - Có. ☊ 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. ☊ 1770
Fahim can't help you, but I can. ☊ Fahim không giúp được cậu nhưng tôi giúp được. ☊ 1772
Rebecca won't be here, but Antonio will. ☊ Rebecca sẽ không ở đây nhưng Antonio thì có. ☊ 1773
You weren't late, but I was. ☊ Cậu không muộn nhưng tôi muộn. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1776
I was working, but my friends weren't. ☊ Tôi làm việc nhưng các bạn tôi thì không. ☊ 1783
You don't know Vanessa very well, but I do. ☊ Cậu không biết nhiều lắm về Vanessa nhưng tôi thì có. ☊ 1784
I didn't enjoy the party, but my friends did. ☊ Tôi không thích bữa tiệc nhưng các bạn tôi thì thích. ☊ 1787
You had breakfast this morning, but I didn't. ☊ Sáng nay cậu đã ăn sáng còn tôi thì không. ☊ 1793
Are you tired? — I was earlier, but I'm not now. ☊ Cậu có mệt không? - Trước thì có nhưng giờ thì không. ☊ 1797
I would like to help you, but I'm sorry I can't. ☊ Tôi muốn giúp cậu nhưng rất tiếc tôi không làm được. ☊ 1799
Have you ever beto Peru? — No, but Eveline has. She went there on vacation last year. ☊ Cậu đã đến Peru bao giờ chưa? - Chưa, nhưng Eveline đến rồi. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ ở đó năm ngoái. ☊ 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. ☊ 1802
Do you think Ingrid will pass her driving test? — Yes, I'm sure she will. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Igrid sẽ qua kì thi lái xe không? - Có, tôi chắc chắn cô ấy sẽ qua. ☊ 1803
Are you going out tonight? — I might. I don't know for sure. ☊ Tối nay cậu có định ra ngoài không? - Có thể. Tôi không biết chắc. ☊ 1804
Are you Brazilian? — No, I'm not. ☊ Cậu có phải người Brazil không? - Không phải. ☊ 1805
Do you have a car? — No, I don't. ☊ Cậu có xe hơi không? - Tôi không có. ☊ 1806
Do you feel okay? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu thấy ổn chứ? - Vâng, tôi ổn. ☊ 1808
Are you hungry? — Yes, I am. ☊ Cậu có đói không? - Có. ☊ 1809
Do you like classical music? — Yes, I do. ☊ Cậu có thích nhạc cổ điển không? - Có. ☊ 1810
Will you be in Miami tomorrow? — No, I won't. ☊ Mai cậu có đi Miami không? - Không. ☊ 1811
Have you ever brokyour arm? — Yes, I have. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy tay bao giờ chưa? - Tôi bị rồi. ☊ 1812
Did you buy anything yesterday? — Yes, I did. ☊ Hôm qua cậu có mua gì không? - Có. ☊ 1813
Were you asleep at three am (3:00)? — Yes, I was. ☊ Lúc ba giờ sáng cậu có ngủ không? - Có. ☊ 1814
You're late. — I am? Sorry. ☊ Cậu bị muộn. - Tôi á? Xin lỗi. ☊ 1815
I was sick last week. — You were? I didn't know that. ☊ Tuần trước tôi ốm. - Cậu ốm á? Thế mà tôi không biết. ☊ 1817
There's a message for you. — There is? Where is it? ☊ Có một tin nhắn cho cậu. - Thế à? Nó đâu? ☊ 1821
I speak four (4) languages. — You do? Which ones? ☊ Tôi nói bốn ngôn ngữ. - Cậu á? Những tiếng gì? ☊ 1822
Luka doesn't eat meat. — He doesn't? Does he eat sh? ☊ Luka không ăn thịt. - Thế à? Anh ấy có ăn cá không? ☊ 1824
I've bought a new car. — Oh, you have? ☊ Tôi vừa mua một cái xe hơi mới. - Hơ, thế à? ☊ 1825
I'm writing a book. — You are? What about? ☊ Tôi đang viết một cuốn sách. - Cậu á? Viết về cái gì? ☊ 1829
You closed the window, didn't you? — Yes, I think so. ☊ Cậu đã đóng cửa phải không? - Đúng vậy. ☊ 1832
That isn't your car, is it? — No, it's my mother's. ☊ Kia không phải xe hơi của cậu đúng không? - Đúng, nó của mẹ tôi. ☊ 1833
You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa. ☊ 1835
You won't be late, will you? — No, I'm never late. ☊ Cậu sẽ không đến muộn phải không? Phải, tôi không bao giờ muộn. ☊ 1837
I didn't go to work yesterday. — You didn't? Were you sick? ☊ Hôm qua tôi không đi làm. - Không à? Cậu ốm à? ☊ 1839
You look tired. — I do? I feel ne. ☊ Cậu trông có vẻ mệt. - Thế à? Tôi thấy khoẻ mà. ☊ 1843
I've lost my key. — You have? Whdid you have it last? ☊ Tôi mất chìa khoá rồi. Thế à? Lần cuối cậu thấy nó khi nào? ☊ 1847
There's a football game on TV tonight. — There is? Are you going to watch it? ☊ Tối nay có một trận bóng đá trên vô tuyến. - Có à? Cậu có định xem nó không? ☊ 1851
I won't be here next week. — You won't? Where will you be? ☊ Tuần sau tôi sẽ không ở đây. - Thế à? Cậu sẽ ở đâu? ☊ 1856
You've beto Brazil, haven't you? — Yes, many times. ☊ Cậu từng đến Brazil rồi phải không? - Đúng, nhiều lần rồi. ☊ 1857
You speak Chinese, don't you? — Yes, but not very well. ☊ Cậu nói tiếng Trung Quốc đúng không? - Đúng, nhưng không tốt ☊ 1858
You'll help me, won't you? — Yes, of course I will. ☊ Cậu sẽ giúp tôi chứ? - Có, tất nhiên rồi. ☊ 1859
You haven't eatyet, have you? — No, I'm not hungry. ☊ Cậu chưa ăn phải không? - Chưa, tôi không đói. ☊ 1860
You aren't tired, are you? — No, I feel ne. ☊ Cậu không mệt à? - Không, tôi khoẻ. ☊ 1862
good. ☊ Cậu biết chơi dương cầm phải không? - Đúng, nhưng tôi không giỏi lắm. ☊ 1863
You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1866
Charlotte lives near you, doesn't she? — Yes, just a few blocks away. ☊ Charlotte sống gần chỗ cậu phải không? - Phải, chỉ cách có mấy dãy nhà. ☊ 1867
You won't tell anybody what I said, will you? — No, of course not. ☊ Cậu sẽ không nói với ai những gì tôi nói phải không. - Tất nhiên là không. ☊ 1869
was last sewalking home. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm một cậu bé mất tích. Người ta tin rằng lần cuối cậu ấy được nhìn thấy là khi đang đi bộ về nhà. ☊ 1870
A friend of mine has bearrested. It's alleged that he hit a police o cer. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi mới bị bắt. Người ta buộc tội anh ấy đánh một cảnh sát. ☊ 1871
It's reported that two (2) people were injured in the explosion. ☊ Người ta báo cáo là có hai người bị thương trong vụ nổ. ☊ 1872
The strike started three (3) weeks ago. It's expected that it'll end soon. ☊ Cuộc đình công bắt đầu cách đây ba tuần. Người ta hi vọng nó sẽ kết thúc sớm. ☊ 1873
it. ☊ Emil bị cho là đã đánh một cảnh sát nhưng tôi không tin. ☊ 1876
What are you doing at work? You're supposed to be on vacation. ☊ Cậu đang làm gì ở cơ quan? Đáng ra cậu phải đang đi nghỉ chứ. ☊ 1878
I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊ 1879
You're not supposed to park your car here. It's private parking only. ☊ Cậu không được phép đỗ xe ở đây. Chỗ này chỉ dành cho đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 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. ☊ 1882
This coat is dirty. You should get it cleaned. ☊ Cái áo khoác này bẩn. Cậu nên đem nó đi giặt. ☊ 1883
I think you should get your hair cut really short. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu nên để tóc thật ngắn vào. ☊ 1884
How oftdo you have your car serviced? ☊ Bao lâu cậu đi bảo dưỡng xe một lần? ☊ 1887
Casper had his license takaway for driving too fast again. ☊ Casper đã bị lấy mất bằng lái vì lại lái xe qua nhanh. ☊ 1889
Have you ever had your ight canceled? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bị huỷ chuyến bay chưa? ☊ 1890
Did I tell you about Luisa? She got her purse stollast week. ☊ Tôi đã kể với cậu về Luisa chưa? Tuần trước cô ấy bị ăn cắp mất túi xách. ☊ 1894
I know lots of people. — You do? I thought you said you didn't know anybody. ☊ Tôi biết rất nhiều người. - Thế à? Tôi tưởng cậu bảo cậu không biết ai. ☊ 1895
she wouldn't be here? ☊ Tuần sau Isabella sẽ ở đây. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cô ấy sẽ không ở đây đúng không? ☊ 1896
I'm going out tonight. — You are? But you said you were staying home. ☊ Tối nay tôi sẽ ra ngoài. - Thế à? Nhưng cậu đã bảo cậu sẽ ở nhà cơ mà. ☊ 1897
I can speak a little French. — You can? But earlier you said you couldn't. ☊ Tôi biết nói một chút tiếng Pháp. - Thế ư? Nhưng trước cậu bảo cậu không biết cơ mà. ☊ 1898
I haven't beto the movies in ages. — You haven't? I thought you said you had just gone a few days ago. ☊ Mãi mà tôi chưa đi xem lm. - Chưa á? Tôi tưởng cậu đã nói là cậu vừa mới đi xem mấy hôm trước. ☊ 1909
What happened to you last night? ☊ Có chuyện gì xảy ra với cậu tối qua vậy? ☊ 1912
Who do you want to speak to? ☊ Cậu muốn nói với ai? ☊ 1914
To whom do you wish to speak? ☊ Cậu muốn được nói với ai? ☊ 1916
Don't you want to go to the party? — No, I don't want to go. ☊ Cậu không muốn tới bữa tiệc à? - Không, tôi không muốn đến. ☊ 1920
I'll have to borrow some money. — Why? Don't you have any? ☊ Tôi sẽ phải vay ít tiền. - Tại sao? Cậu không có tí nào à? ☊ 1921
What time is it? > Do you know what time it is? ☊ Bây giờ mấy giờ rồi? > Cậu biết bây giờ mấy giờ rồi không? ☊ 1923
Oliver? ☊ Tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu? > Cậu có thẻ cho tôi biết tôi có thể tìm thấy Oliver ở đâu không? ☊ 1924
What time does the movie begin? > Do you know what time the movie begins? ☊ Mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu? > Cậu có biết mấy giờ bộ lm bắt đầu không? ☊ 1925
What do you mean? > Please explain what you mean. ☊ Ý cậu là gì? > Làm ơn giải thích ý cậu là gì. ☊ 1926
How much will it cost? > Do you have any idea how much it'll cost? ☊ Chi phí sẽ là bào nhiêu? > Cậu có biết chi phí sẽ là bao nhiêu không? ☊ 1928
How far is it to the airport? > Can you tell me how far it is to the airport? ☊ Đường đến sân bay bao xa? > Cậu có thể nói tôi biết đường đến sân bay bao xa không? ☊ 1929
How much does it cost to park here? > Could you tell me how much it costs to park here? ☊ Đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu? > Cậu có thể cho tôi biết đỗ xe ở đây mất bao nhiêu không? ☊ 1938
Do you think Remy will get the job? — I guess so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là Remy sẽ có được công việc đó không? - Tôi đoán là có. ☊ 1940
Do you think you'll get a raise soon? — I hope so. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ cậu sẽ sớm lên chức không? - Tôi cũng hi vọng thế. ☊ 1941
Do you have a room for tonight? — I'm afraid not. ☊ Cậu có phòng ở tối nay không? - Tôi e là không. ☊ 1942
Do you have to leave already? — I'm afraid so. ☊ Cậu đã phải đi chưa? - Tôi e là rồi. ☊ 1943
Do you think John will be at the party? — I hope not. ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là John sẽ có ở bữa tiệc không? - Tôi hi vọng là không. ☊ 1947
You notice the restaurant prices are very high. You say, "It's pretty expensive, isn't it?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy giá cả của nhà hàng rất cao. Bạn nói: "Giá đắt quá phải không?" ☊ 1949
You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊ 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?" ☊ 1953
You're looking for your keys. Maybe Ichirou has sethem. You ask, "You haven't semy keys, have you?" ☊ Bạn đang tìm chìa khoá. Có thể Ichirou đã nhìn thấy chúng. Bạn hỏi: "Cậu không thấy chìa khoá của tôi đâu à?" ☊ 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?" ☊ 1955
Would you mind closing the door? ☊ Phiền cậu đóng cửa giùm tôi được không? ☊ 1956
Would you mind turning o the lights? ☊ Phiền cậu tắt đèn hộ tôi được không? ☊ 1959
I'll do the shopping whI've nished cleaning the apartment. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi mua sắm khi nào tôi dọn xong căn hộ. ☊ 1960
He tried to avoid answering my question. ☊ Anh ấy cố tránh trả lời câu hỏi của tôi. ☊ 1961
Sure, but I don't know how much it would cost. ☊ Có bao giờ cậu xe xét việc sẽ sang sống ở một nước khác chưa? - Chắc chắn có rồi nhưng tôi không biết sẽ tốn kém bao nhiêu. ☊ 1963
Rashmi has givup trying to lose weight. ☊ Rashmi đã từ bỏ việc giảm cân. ☊ 1965
You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊ 1966
I can't imagine Theo riding a motorcycle. ☊ Tôi không tưởng tượng nổi cảnh Theo đi xe máy. ☊ 1968
They admitted to having stolthe money. ☊ Họ thừa nhận đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1970
She denied that she had stolthe money. ☊ Cô ấy phủ nhận việc cô ấy đã ăn cắp tiền. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 1977
How old were you whyou learned to drive? ☊ Cậu bao nhiêu tuổi khi cậu học lái xe? ☊ 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. ☊ 1986
You seem to have lost weight. ☊ Cậu có vẻ đã giảm cân. ☊ 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. ☊ 1992
— Not really. ☊ Cậu có biết phải làm gì khi có cháy trong toà nhà không? - Không rõ lắm. ☊ 2001
Can you remind me to call Sandra tomorrow? ☊ Mai cậu có thể nhắc tôi gọi cho Sandra được không? ☊ 2002
Who taught you to drive? ☊ Ai dạy cậu lái xe vậy? ☊ 2003
I didn't move the piano by myself. I got somebody to help me. ☊ Tôi không tự chuyển cái đàn dương cầm. Tôi đã nhờ người khác giúp. ☊ 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. ☊ 2006
Stan suggested I ask you for advice. ☊ Stan gợi ý cho tôi đi xin lời khuyên của cậu. ☊ 2007
anybody to stay in that hotel. ☊ Tôi không khuyến cáo việc ở khách sạn đó. > Tôi không khuyên ai ở khác sạn đó cả. ☊ You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> 2009 You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'>
Parking isn't allowed in front of the building. > You aren't allowed to park in front of the building. You aren't allowed to park in front of the building.'> ☊ Việc đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà không được cho phép. > Cậu không được phép đỗ xe trước mặt toà nhà. ☊ 2013
Let me carry your bag for you. ☊ Để tôi xách túi giúp cậu. ☊ My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> 2015 My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'>
My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police. > My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police. My lawyer advised me not to say anything to the police.'> ☊ Luật sư của tôi nói tôi không nên nói gì với cảnh sát. > Luật sư của tôi khuyên tôi đừng nói gì với cảnh sát. ☊ I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> 2016 I was warned not to believe anything he says.'>
I was told that I shouldn't believe everything he says. > I was warned not to believe anything he says. I was warned not to believe anything he says.'> ☊ Tôi được bảo rằng tôi không nên tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. > Tôi được cảnh báo rằng đừng tin bất cứ điều gì anh ấy nói. ☊ Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> 2017 Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'>
If you have a car, you're able to get around more easily. > Having a car enables you to get around more easily. Having a car enables you to get around more easily.'> ☊ Nếu cậu có xe hơi thì cậu có thể đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. > Có xe hơi cho phép cậu đi loanh quanh dễ dàng hơn. ☊ 2020
Please remember to mail the letter on your way to work. ☊ Làm ơn nhớ gửi lá thư trên đường cậu đi làm. ☊ 2023
We regret to inform you that we cannot o er you the job. ☊ Chúng tôi lấy làm tiếc khi phải báo cho cậu biết rằng chúng tôi ☊ 2026
We need to change. We can't go on living like this. ☊ Chúng tôi cần thay đổi. Chúng tôi không thể tiếp tục sống như thế này được. ☊ 2028
don't remember you lending me money. ☊ Tôi đã cho cậu mượn tiền mấy tháng trước. - Cậu chắc chứ? Tôi không nhớ là cậu đã cho tôi mượn tiền. ☊ 2029
Did you remember to call your mother? — Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll call her tomorrow. ☊ Cậu có nhớ gọi cho mẹ cậu không? - Ôi không, tôi quên hoàn toàn. Mai tôi sẽ gọi cho bà ấy. ☊ 2033
asleep. ☊ Xin cậu cố giữ yên lặng khi cậu về nhà. Mọi người khi đó đang ngủ. ☊ 2034
but they were all full. ☊ Chúng tôi đã không tìm được chỗ nào để ở. Chúng tôi đã thử mọi khách sạn trong thị trấn nhưng tất cả đều hết chỗ. ☊ 2035
The photocopier doesn't seem to be working. — Try pressing the green button. ☊ Máy photocopy hình như không hoạt động. - Thử ấn nút màu xanh lá cây xem. ☊ 2036
I need to get more exercise. > I need to start working out more. ☊ Tôi cần thực hành nhiều hơn. > Tôi cần bắt đầu làm ra nhiều thành phẩm hơn. ☊ 2037
He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress. ☊ Anh ấy cần làm việc chăm hơn nếu anh ấy muốn tiến bộ. ☊ 2038
My cellphone needs to be charged. > My cellphone needs charging. ☊ Điện thoại di động của tôi cần được nạp pile. > Điện thoại di động của tôi cần nạp pile. ☊ 2039
Do you think my pants need to be washed? > Do you think my pants need washing? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần được giặt không? > Cậu có nghĩ là quần của tôi cần giặt không? ☊ 2040
They needed help to clean up after the party, so everybody helped clean up. ☊ Họ cần sự giúp đỡ để dọn dẹp sau bữa tiệc nên mọi người đã giúp dọn dẹp. ☊ 2041
help me move this table? ☊ Tôi cần cậu giúp một tay dịch cái bàn này đi. > Cậu thấy cậu có thể giúp tôi một tay dich cái bàn này đi được không? ☊ 2045
Do you like getting up early? > Do you like to get up early? ☊ Cậu có thích dậy sớm không? > Cậu có muốn dậy sớm không? ☊ 2054
I'd love to meet your family. ☊ Tôi rất muốn gặp gia đình cậu. ☊ 2055
Would you prefer to have dinner now or later? — I'd prefer later. ☊ Cậu muốn ăn tối bây giờ hay tí nữa? - Tôi muốn tí nữa. ☊ 2056
Would you mind closing the door, please? — Not at all. ☊ Phiền cậu đóng giùm tôi cái cửa được không? - Không có gì. ☊ 2064
I'm tired. I'd rather not go out tonight, if you don't mind. ☊ Tôi mệt. Tôi không muốn ra ngoài tối nay lắm, nếu cậu không ☊ 2065
I'll x your car tomorrow. — I'd rather you did it today. ☊ Mai tôi sẽ sửa xe. - Tôi muốn cậu làm hôm nay hơn. ☊ 2067
I'll tell them. ☊ Tôi có nên nói cho họ hay cậu thấy họ không biết thì hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói cho họ. ☊ 2068
I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu đừng nói với ai những gì tôi đã nói thì hơn. ☊ 2071
rather I told him? — No, I'll tell him. ☊ Cậu sẽ nói với Vladimir về chuyện đã xả ra hay cậu muốn tôi nói với anh ấy hơn? - Không, tôi sẽ nói. ☊ 2073
What did you do after nishing school? ☊ Cậu đã làm gì sau khi học xong? ☊ 2074
climbing in. ☊ Bọn trộm đã vào nhà bằng cách phá cửa sổ và trèo vào. ☊ 2075
You can improve your language skills by reading more. ☊ Cậu có thể cải thiện kĩ năng ngôn ngữ của cậu bằng cách đọc ☊ 2076
She made herself sick by not eating properly. ☊ Cô ấy tự chuốc bệnh vào người nhờ việc ăn uống không đúng cách. ☊ 2080
She needs to work without people disturbing her. ☊ Cô ấy cần làm việc mà không bị ai làm phiền. ☊ 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. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2090
Our new apartment is on a very busy street. I expect we'll get used to the noise, but for now it's very annoying. ☊ Căn hộ mới của chúng tôi nằm trên một con phố rất đông đúc. Tôi hi vọng chúng tôi sẽ quen với tiếng ồn nhưng bây giờ nó rất khó chịu. ☊ 2098
You should apologize for what you said. ☊ Cậu nên xin lỗi vì những gì cậu đã nói. ☊ 2099
You should apologize for not telling the truth. ☊ Cậu nên xin lỗi vì không nói thật. ☊ 2100
Have you succeeded in nding a job yet? ☊ Cậu đã thành công trong việc tìm việc làm chưa? ☊ 2106
Do you feel like going out tonight? ☊ Cậu có thích đi ra ngoài tối nay không? ☊ 2111
What prevented you from coming to see us? ☊ Thứ gì đã cản cậu đến gặp chúng tôi? ☊ 2113
The rain didn't stop us from enjoying our vacation. ☊ Mưa đã không cản trở chúng tôi tận hưởng kì nghỉ. ☊ 2114
I forgot to thank them for helping me. ☊ Tôi quên không cảm ơn họ vì đã giúp tôi. ☊ 2115
Please excuse me for not returning your call. ☊ Xin tha lỗi cho tôi vì đã không gọi lại cho cậu. ☊ 2116
There's no point in having a car if you never use it. ☊ Có xe hơi chả được tích sự gì nếu cậu chả bao giờ dùng nó. ☊ 2117
There's nothing you can do about the situation, so there's no use worrying about it. ☊ Cậu chẳng thể làm gì được với tình huống này nên lo lắng về nó cũng chẳng được gì. ☊ 2118
I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊ 2120
Our ight was very early in the morning, so it wasn't worth going to bed. ☊ Chuyến bay của chúng tôi từ sáng sớm nên không cần phải đi ngủ. ☊ 2124
Did you have any trouble getting a visa? ☊ Cậu lấy visa có rắc rối gì không? ☊ 2127
He spent hours trying to repair the clock. ☊ Anh ta mất nhiều giờ cố gắng sửa cái đồng hồ. ☊ 2129
How often do you go swimming? ☊ Bao lâu cậu đi bơi một lần? ☊ 2130
When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊ 2132
You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊ 2133
I think you waste too much time watching television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu lãng phí quá nhiều thời gian vào việc xem vô tuyến. ☊ 2136
I need something to open this bottle with. ☊ Tôi cần một thứ để mở cái chai này. ☊ 2138
Do you have much opportunity to practice your foreign language? ☊ Cậu có nhiều cơ hội thực hành ngoại ngữ không? ☊ 2139
I need a few days to think about your proposal. ☊ Tôi cần một ít hôm để suy nghĩ về đề xuất của cậu. ☊ 2142
Leave early so that you won't miss the bus. ☊ Đi sớm đi thì cậu sẽ không lỡ xe bus. ☊ Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> 2151 Do you think this water is safe to drink?'>
Do you think it's safe to drink this water? > Do you think this water is safe to drink? Do you think this water is safe to drink?'> ☊ Cậu có nghĩ là uống nước này an toàn không? > Cậu có nghĩ là nước này an toàn để uống không? ☊ 2152
were impossible to answer. ☊ Không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. > Họ không thể trả lời được các câu hỏi trong kì thi. ☊ 2154
This is a di cult question for me to answer. ☊ Đây là một câu hỏi khó để tôi trả lời. ☊ 2155
It was nice of you to take me to the airport. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi đưa tôi tới sân bay. ☊ 2156
It's foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money. ☊ Lệ Đình thật dại dột khi bỏ việc trong khi cô ấy đang cần tiền. ☊ 2158
I was sorry to hear that your father is ill. ☊ Tôi rất tiếc khi nghe tin bó cậu ốm. ☊ 2159
Was Adrian surprised to see you? ☊ Adrian có ngạc nhiên khi gặp cậu không? ☊ 2161
If I have any more news, you'll be the first person to know. ☊ Nếu tôi có tin gì nữa thì cậu sẽ là người đầu tiên được biết. ☊ 2167
That chair is not safe to stand on. ☊ Cái ghế đấy đứng lên không an toàn. ☊ 2168
After such a long trip, you're bound to be tired. ☊ Sau chuyến đi dài, chắc cậu mệt lắm. ☊ 2172
afraid of falling. ☊ Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã. ☊ 2173
I don't like dogs. I'm always afraid of getting bitten. ☊ Tôi không thích chó. Tôi luôn sợ bị cắn. ☊ 2174
bitten. ☊ Tôi sợ hãi khi đi gần con chó vì tôi sợ bị cắn. ☊ 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? ☊ 2176
I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it. ☊ Tôi đã cố bán cái xe hơi nhưng không ai thích mua nó. ☊ 2181
I'm sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì gọi cậu muộn thế nhưng tôi cần hỏi cậu một số thứ. ☊ I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> 2182 I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'>
I'm sorry for shouting at you yesterday. > I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday. I'm sorry I shouted at you yesterday.'> ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì hôm qua đã quát cậu. ☊ 2189
Did you see the accident happen? ☊ Cậu có thấy vụ tai nạn xảy ra không? ☊ 2191
I didn't hear you come in. ☊ Tôi đã không nghe thấy tiếng cậu đi vào đây. ☊ 2193
Did you notice anyone go out? ☊ Cậu có để ý thấy ai ra ngoài không? ☊ 2196
Can you smell something burning? ☊ Cậu có ngửi thấy gì đang cháy không? ☊ 2201
Takahiro's in the kitchen making co ee. ☊ Takahiro đang ở trong bếp pha cà phê. ☊ 2204
Did you cut yourself shaving? ☊ Cậu có tự mình cạo không? ☊ 2205
Be careful when crossing the street. ☊ Cẩn thận khi đi qua đường. ☊ 2208
Taking a key out of his pocket, he unlocked the door. ☊ Rút chìa khoá ra khỏi ví, anh ấy mở cái cửa. ☊ 2209
Feeling tired, I went to bed early. ☊ Cảm thấy mệt, tôi đã đi ngủ sớm. ☊ 2215
The police want to talk to anybody who saw the accident. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn nói chuyện với bất kì ai nhìn thấy vụ tai nạn. ☊ 2218
Do the police know the cause of the explosion? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết nguyên nhân vụ nổ không? ☊ 2219
The police are looking for the stolen car. ☊ Cảnh sát đang tìm kiếm chiếc xe hơi bị mất cắp. ☊ 2220
I need my glasses, but I can't nd them. ☊ Tôi cần kính nhưng tôi không tìm thấy nó đâu. ☊ 2221
I'm going to buy some new jeans today. ☊ Hôm nay tôi định đi mua một cái quần bò mới. ☊ 2222
Did you hear a noise just now? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng ồn vừa rồi không? ☊ 2224
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊ 2225
You've got very long hair. ☊ Cậu có một bộ tóc rất dài. ☊ 2226
You can stay with us. We have a spare room. ☊ Cậu có thể ở với chúng tôi. Chúng tôi có một phòng trống. ☊ 2227
You can't sit here. There isn't any room. ☊ Cậu không thể ngồi đây. Không có phòng nào cả. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2232
EN Where are you going to put all your furniture? ☊ Cậu định đi đâu để chất hết đống đồ đạc của cậu. ☊ 2233
Let me know if you need more information. ☊ Cho tôi biết nếu cậu cần thêm thông tin. ☊ 2245
If you want to leave early, you have to ask for permission. ☊ Nếu cậu muốn rời đi sớm, cậu phải xin phép. ☊ 2247
Can I talk to you? I need some advice. ☊ Tôi nói chuyện với cậu được không? Tôi cần ít lời khuyên. ☊ 2248
I'd like some information about hotels in Paris. ☊ Tôi muốn một số thông tin về các khách sạn ở Paris. ☊ 2249
English has one (1) alphabet with twenty-six (26) letters. ☊ Bảng chữ cái tiếng Anh có hai mươi sáu chữ cái. ☊ 2253
I need some money to buy some food. ☊ Tôi cần ít tiền để mua thức ăn. ☊ 2256
I'd like to give you some advice before you go o to college. ☊ Tôi muốn cho cậu ít lời khuyên trước khi rời đại học. ☊ 2260
country will be dry. ☊ Mau sẽ có mưa một số nơi nhưng phần lớn cả nước sẽ khô ráo. ☊ 2268
Have you ever crossed the equator? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ bước qua xích đạo chưa? ☊ 2278
Do you ever have breakfast in bed? ☊ Cậu từng ăn sáng trên giường bao giờ chưa? ☊ 2280
Do you like strong black co ee? ☊ Cậu có thích cà phê đen mạnh không? ☊ 2281
Did you like the co ee we had after dinner last night? ☊ Cậu có thích thứ cà phê chúng ta uống sau bữa tối hôm qua không? ☊ 2284
Do you know the people who live next door? ☊ Cậu có biết những người sống ở nhà kế bên không? ☊ 2287
You need patience to teach young children. ☊ Cậu cần sự bình tĩnh để dạy bọn trẻ nhỏ. ☊ 2290
Do you think the rich should pay higher taxes? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ rằng người giàu nên đóng thuế cao hơn không? ☊ 2291
the homeless. ☊ Chính phủ đã hứa là sẽ cung cấp nhiều tiền hơn để giúp đỡ người vô gia cư. ☊ 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. ☊ 2297
Cairo's the capital of Egypt. ☊ Cairo là thủ đô Ai Cập. ☊ 2305
The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊ 2311
Have you ever been to the south of France? ☊ Cậu đã đến miền nam nước Pháp bao giờ chưa? ☊ 2315
UCLA is in L.A. ☊ Đại học California Los Angeles nằm ở bang Los Angeles. ☊ 2321
week. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn phỏng vấn hai người đàn ông về vụ cướp tuần trước. ☊ 2323
Do the police know how the accident happened? ☊ Cảnh sát có biết vụ tai nạn đã diễn ra như thế nào không? ☊ I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> 2324 I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'>
I need more than ten (10) dollars. Ten dollars isn't enough. > I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough. I need more than six (6) euros. Six euros isn't enough.'> ☊ Tôi cần nhiều hơn mười dollar. Mười dollar không đủ. ☊ 2325
Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊ 2326
Problems concerning health are health problems. ☊ Các vấn đề liên quan đến sức khoẻ là các vấn đề sức khoẻ. ☊ 2330
The results of your exams are your exam results. ☊ Kết quả của kì thi của cậu là kết quả thi của cậu. ☊ 2336
A question that has two (2) parts is a two-part question. ☊ Một câu hỏi mà có hai phần là câu hỏi hai phần. ☊ 2340
I bought enough groceries at the supermarket last night for a week. > I bought a week's worth of groceries last night. ☊ Tối qua tôi đã mua đủ thực phẩm ở siêu thị cho một tuần. > Tối qua tôi đã mua thực phẩm cần cho một tuần. ☊ 2341
had a minute's rest all day. ☊ Tôi chưa nghỉ được thậm chí một phút cả ngày nay. > Tôi chưa có được một phút nghỉ ngơi cà ngày nay. ☊ 2342
I don't want you to pay for me. I'll pay for myself. ☊ Tôi không muốn cậu trả hộ tôi. Tôi sẽ tự trả. ☊ 2343
Do you talk to yourself sometimes? ☊ Cậu có thỉnh thoảng tự nói chuyện với bản thân không? ☊ 2344
It's not our fault. You can't blame us. ☊ Đấy không phải lỗi của chúng tôi. Cậu không thể đổ lỗi cho chúng tôi. ☊ 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? ☊ 2352
near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊ 2353
I'm not going to do your work for you. You can do it yourself. ☊ Tôi sẽ không đi làm hộ cậu việc của cậu. Cậu có thể tự làm. ☊ 2358
If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to defend yourself. ☊ Nếu có người tấn công cậu, cậu cần biết tự vệ. ☊ 2359
relax? ☊ Cậu luôn vội vã. Sao cậu không ngồi xuống và nghỉ ngơi? ☊ 2366
Pietro had an argument with a neighbor of his. ☊ Pietro đã có một trận cãi nhau với một hàng xóm của anh ấy. ☊ 2370
It's a shame that the apartment doesn't have its own parking space. ☊ Thật xấu hổ khi căn hộ không có chỗ đỗ xe riêng. ☊ 2371
own? ☊ Tại sao cậu muốn mượn xe hơi của tôi? Tại sao cậu không dùng chính xe của cậu. ☊ 2379
The new restaurant is very good. I went there last night. ☊ Cái nhà hàng mới rất tuyệt. Tôi đã đến đấy tối qua. ☊ 2381
If people drove more carefully, there wouldn't be so many accidents. ☊ Nếu mọi người lái xe chịu cẩn thận thì sẽ không có nhiều tai nạn đến thế. ☊ 2387
After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. ☊ Sau bài giảng sẽ có cơ hội để đặt câu hỏi. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2393
If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer them. ☊ Nếu có ai có câu hỏi gì thi tôi rất sẵn lòng trả lời. ☊ 2394
Let me know if you need anything. ☊ Hãy cho tôi biết nếu cậu có cần gì. ☊ 2401
All the tickets have been sold. There are none left. ☊ Tất cả vá đã được bán. Không còn sót vé nào. ☊ 2402
This money is all yours. None of it is mine. ☊ Tiền này là của cậu tất. Không có tí nào của tôi. ☊ 2404
The house is empty. There's no one living there. ☊ Căn nhà trống không. Không có ai sống ở đấy. ☊ 2411
There's no need to hurry. We've got plenty of time. ☊ Không cần phải vội. Chúng ta có nhiều thời gian. ☊ 2419
I can't give you a decision yet. I need more time to think about it. ☊ Tôi chưa thể đưa anh quyết định được. Tôi cần thêm thời gian để suy nghĩ về nó. ☊ 2422
Some people learn languages more easily than others. ☊ Một số người học các ngôn ngữ dễ dàng hơn những người khác. ☊ 2424
Have you read any of these books? ☊ Cậu đã đọc quyển nào trong chỗ sách này chưa? ☊ 2425
I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊ 2426
EN All the owers in this garden are beautiful. ☊ Tất cả hoa trong khu vườn này đều đẹp. ☊ 2428
Do any of you want to go to a party tonight? ☊ Có cái trong các cậu muốn tới bữa tiệc tối nay không? ☊ 2429
Half this money is mine, and half of it is yours. ☊ Nửa số tiền này là của tôi và nửa kia là của cậu. ☊ 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. ☊ 2435
Both restaurants are very good. > Both of these restaurants are very good. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng đều rất tốt. > Cả hai nhà hàng này đều rất tốt. ☊ 2436
Neither restaurant is expensive. > Neither of the restaurants we went to was expensive. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng này đều không đắt. > Cả hai nhà hàng mà chúng tôi đến đều không đắt. ☊ 2438
I haven't been to either of those restaurants. ☊ Cả hai nhà hàng tôi đều chưa đến. ☊ 2439
knew. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi hai người về đường đến gare nhưng cả hai đều không biết. ☊ 2440
Both of us were very tired. ☊ Cả hai chúng ta đều rất mệt. ☊ 2441
Neither of them want to have children. ☊ Cả hai người họ đều không muốn có con. ☊ 2442
I couldn't decide which of the two (2) shirts to buy. I liked both. ☊ Tôi không quyết định được trong hai cái áo thì mua cái nào. Tôi thích cả hai. ☊ 2444
She said she would contact me, but she neither wrote nor called. ☊ Cô ấy nói cô ấy sẽ liên hệ với tôi nhưng cô ấy không viết thư hay gọi điện gì cả. ☊ 2445
Either you apologize, or I'll never speak to you again. ☊ Một trong hai cậu xin lỗi không thì tôi sẽ không bao giờ nói chuyện với các cậu nữa. ☊ 2446
You could stay at either of these hotels. (2) > You could stay at any of these hotels. (many) ☊ Cậu có thể ở một trong hai khách sạn này. > Cậu ở khách sạn nào cũng được. ☊ 2447
All of us enjoyed the party. ☊ Tất cả chúng tôi đều vui với bữa tiệc. ☊ I'll do everything I can to help.'> 2448 I'll do everything I can to help.'>
I'll do all I can to help. > I'll do everything I can to help. I'll do everything I can to help.'> ☊ Tôi sẽ làm tất cả những gì có thể giúp được. > Tôi sẽ làm mọi thứ có thể giúp được. ☊ 2451
All I've eaten today is a sandwich. ☊ Toàn bộ những gì tôi đã ăn hôm nay là một cái bánh mì kẹp. ☊ 2452
EN Did you read the whole book? ☊ Cậu có đọc toàn bộ quyển sách không? ☊ 2453
Lakshmi has lived her whole life in India. ☊ Laksha đã sống cả đời ở Ấn Độ. ☊ 2454
I've spent all the money you gave me. ☊ Tôi đã tiêu tất cả số tiền cậu đưa tôi. ☊ 2458
We spent all day at the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi cả ngày ở bãi biển. ☊ 2459
He didn't say a word all night long. ☊ Anh ấy không nói câu nào suốt cả đêm. ☊ 2460
been? ☊ Tôi đã tìm cậu cả buổi sáng. Cậu đã ở đâu vậy? ☊ 2462
It was a terrible re. The whole building got destroyed. ☊ Đấy là một đám cháy kinh khủng. Cả toà nhà bị phá huỷ. ☊ 2465
Read each of these sentences carefully. ☊ Hãy đọc cẩn thận từng câu này. ☊ 2467
The students were each given a book. ☊ Các học sinh được đưa cho mỗi người một quyển sách. ☊ 2469
Seat belts in cars save lives. Each driver should wear one. ☊ Dây an toàn ở xe hơi bảo vệ mạng sống. Mỗi lái xe nên đeo một cái. ☊ 2470
Write your answer to each question on a separate sheet of paper. ☊ Viết câu trả lời cho mỗi câu hỏi lên một tờ giấy riêng. ☊ 2471
The woman who lives next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh là một bác sĩ. ☊ 2477
I've never spoken to the woman who lives next door. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ nói chuyện với người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. ☊ The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> 2484 The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'>
A woman lives next door. She's a doctor. > The woman who lives next door is a doctor. The woman who lives next door is a doctor.'> ☊ Có một người phụ nữ sống nhà bên cạnh. Cô ấy là bác sĩ. > Người phụ nữ sống ở nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊ 2485
The woman next door is a doctor. ☊ Người phụ nữ nhà bên cạnh là bác sĩ. ☊ 2489
keys you lost? ☊ Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá mà cậu làm mất chưa? > Cậu tìm thấy chìa khoá cậu làm mất chưa? ☊ 2491
Are these the books that you were looking for? > Are these the books you were looking for? ☊ Đây có phải chỗ sách mà cậu đang tìm không? > Đây có phải chỗ sách cậu đang tìm không? ☊ 2493
The man that I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. > The man I was sitting next to on the plane talked the whole time. ☊ Người đàn ông mà tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. > Người đàn ông tôi ngồi cạnh trên máy bay nói chuyện suốt. ☊ 2495
had. ☊ Tôi đã đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. > Tôi đưa cô ấy tất cả tiền mà tôi có. ☊ 2496
Did you hear the things that they said? > Did you hear what they said? ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy những gì mà họ nói không? > Cậu có nghe thấy những gì họ nói không? ☊ 2497
A friend is going to see a movie. You want to know the name. > What's the name of the movie you're going to see? ☊ Một người bạn sắp đi xem lm. Bạn muốn biết tên lm. > Tên bộ lm cậu sắp đi xem là gì? ☊ Have you nished the work you had to do?'> 2500 Have you nished the work you had to do?'>
Your friend had to do some work. You want to know if she's nished. > Have you nished the work you had to do? Have you nished the work you had to do?'> ☊ Bạn của bạn phải làm việc gì đó. Bạn muốn biết cô ấy đã xong hay chưa. > Cậu đã xong việc cậu phải làm chưa? ☊ 2503
What's the name of that hotel you told me about? ☊ Tên của cái khách sạn mà cậu kể với tôi là gì? ☊ 2505
EN Julius is someone you can rely on. ☊ Julius là một người cậu có thể tin tưởng. ☊ 2506
Who was that man I saw you with in the restaurant? ☊ Người mà tôi thấy đi cùng với cậu trong nhà hàng là ai? ☊ 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. ☊ 2509
Why do you blame me for everything that goes wrong? ☊ Tại sao cái gì hỏng cậu cũng đổ lỗi cho tôi? ☊ 2511
What's the name of the man whose car you borrowed? ☊ Tên của người đàn ông cậu mượn xe là gì? ☊ 2513
EN I met a man who knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông có biết cậu. ☊ 2514
I met a man whose sister knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông mà em gái anh ta biết cậu. ☊ 2519
Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊ 2520
The reason I'm calling you is to ask your advice. ☊ Lí do tôi đang gọi cho cậu là muốn xin cậu lời khuyên. ☊ 2521
A cemetery is a place where people are buried. ☊ Nghĩa trang là nơi người ta được chôn cất. ☊ 2523
Do you know anyone who speaks French and Italian? ☊ Cậu có biết ai nói được tiếng Pháp và tiếng Ý không? ☊ 2528
Few of the people who applied for the job had the necessary quali cations. ☊ Ít người nộp đơn xin việc này đạt chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2529
Camila showed me a picture of her son, who is a police o cer. ☊ Camilia đưa tôi bức ảnh của con cô ấy, người đang là cảnh sát. ☊ 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. ☊ 2532
Mr. Lopez, whom I spoke with at the meeting, is very interested in our plan. ☊ Ông Lopez, người tôi đã nói chuyện còng tại buổi họp, rất hứng thú với kế hoạch của cậu. ☊ 2533
Fortunately, we had a map that we would have gotten lost without. ☊ May thay, chúng tôi đã có cái bản đồ mà không có nó là chúng tôi sẽ lạc. ☊ 2534
This is my friend from Italy that I was telling you about. ☊ Đây là người bạn đến từ Ý của tôi mà tôi đã nói với cậu. ☊ 2536
Priscilla has two (2) sisters, both of whom were teachers. ☊ Priscilla có hai chị gái mà cả hai đều là giáo viên. ☊ 2537
trees. ☊ Chúng tôi lái xe dọc con đường mà hai bên cây cối thành hàng. ☊ 2540
Police investigating the crime are looking for three (3) men. ☊ Cảnh sát điều tra vụ án đang tìm kiếm ba người đàn ông. ☊ 2542
I have a large bedroom overlooking the garden. ☊ Tôi có một cái giường lớn nhìn ra vườn. ☊ 2543
The boy injured in the accident was taken to the hospital. ☊ Cậu bé bị thương trong vụ tai nạn đã được đưa đến bệnh viện. ☊ 2544
The police never found the money stolen in the robbery. ☊ Cảnh sát không bao giờ tìm thấy số tiền bị mất trong vụ trộm. ☊ 2547
I didn't talk much to the man sitting next to me on the plane. ☊ Tôi đã không nói chuyện nhiều với người đàn ông ngồi cạnh tôi trên máy bay. ☊ 2552
EN What was the name of the man arrested by the police? ☊ Tên người đàn ông bị cảnh sát bắt là gì? ☊ 2556
late. ☊ Cậu không cần phải khó chịu vì tôi chỉ muộn có ít phút. ☊ 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. ☊ 2560
EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊ 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? ☊ 2565
There's no point in doing a job if you don't do it properly. ☊ Chẳng có tích sự gì khi làm một việc nếu mà cậu không làm nó ☊ 2574
The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. ☊ Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều. ☊ 2577
You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊ 2578
You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊ 2582
The story was so stupid. > It was such a stupid story. ☊ Câu chuyện khá ngu xuẩn. > Đấy là một câu chuyện khá là ngu ☊ 2586
The music was so loud that you could hear it from miles away. ☊ Âm nhạc to đến nỗi mà tôi có thể nghe thấy nó cách đây hàng dặm. ☊ 2589
You're lazy. You don't work hard enough. ☊ Cậu lười. Cậu không làm đủ chăm chỉ. ☊ 2595
farther away? ☊ Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không? ☊ 2599
My friends arrived earlier than I expected. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đến sớm hơn tôi nghĩ. ☊ 2602
Could you speak a bit more slowly? ☊ Cậu nói chậm hơn một chút được không? ☊ 2606
This hotel is better than the other one, and it's no more expensive. ☊ Khách sạn này tốt hơn cái kia mà nó không đắt hơn. ☊ 2608
What time should we leave? — The sooner the better. ☊ Chúng ta nên đi lúc mấy giờ? - Càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 2609
When you're traveling, the less luggage you have the better. ☊ Khi cậu đi xa, cậu có càng ít hành lí càng tốt. ☊ 2610
The sooner we leave, the earlier we'll arrive. ☊ Chúng ta đi càng sớm thì chúng ta về càng sớm. ☊ 2611
The more I thought about the plan, the less I liked it. ☊ Tôi nghĩ càng nhiều về kế hoạch thì tôi càng bớt thích nó. ☊ 2614
than you do. ☊ Tôi không biết nhiều người bằng cậu. > Tôi biết ít người hơn cậu. ☊ 2616
You're free to have as much food as you want. ☊ Cậu được thoải mái lấy bao nhiêu thức ăn mà cậu muốn. ☊ 2617
Could you send me the money as soon as possible? ☊ Cậu có thể gửi cho tôi tiền sớm nhất có thể không? ☊ 2625
His eldest son is sixteen (16) years old. ☊ Con cả anh ấy mười sáu tuổi. ☊ 2626
It was moving to another country. ☊ Quyết định quan trọng nhất cậu từng phải đưa ra là gì? - Đó là: chuyển sang một nước khác. ☊ 2631
I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊ 2636
Have you gone to the bank yet? > Not yet. ☊ Cậu đã đến ngân hàng chưa? - Chưa. ☊ 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. ☊ 2642
Would you like to eat with us, or have you already eaten? ☊ Cậu có muốn ăn cùng chúng tôi không hay cậu đã ăn rồi? ☊ 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. ☊ 2644
thirty (30) minutes. ☊ Máy bay hạ cánh chưa? > Chưa, dự kiến là nó sẽ hạ cánh khoảng ba mươi phút nữa. ☊ 2650
tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊ 2656
I didn't get the job though I had all the necessary quali cations. ☊ Tôi không nhận được việc mặc dù tôi đủ chất lượng cần thiết. ☊ 2657
high. ☊ Cô ấy chỉ đồng ý công việc vì lương rất cao. ☊ 2660
house. ☊ Tôi sẽ gửi cậu bản đồ và chỉ dẫn phòng khi cậu không tìm thấy nhà của chúng tôi. ☊ 2663
I'll give you my phone number in case you need to contact me. ☊ Tôi sẽ đưa cậu số điện thoại để có lúc cậu cần liên lạc với tôi. ☊ 2664
You should register your bike in case it's stolen. ☊ Cậu nên đăng kí xe đạp phòng khi nó bị mất cắp. ☊ 2665
crime. ☊ Cậu nên báo cảnh sát nếu cậu có bất cứ thông tin gì về vụ án. ☊ 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. ☊ 2667
I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊ 2668
You can borrow my car as long as you promise not to drive too fast. > You can borrow my car provided that you don't drive too fast. ☊ Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi miễn là cậu hứa sẽ không lái quá nhanh. > Cậu có thể mượn xe hơi của tôi với điều kiện là cậu không lái quá nhanh. ☊ 2678
done it like this. ☊ Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như tôi đã chỉ cho cậu. > Lẽ ra cậu nên làm như thế này. ☊ You're late to class, as usual.'> 2679 You're late to class, as usual.'>
As always, you're late to class. > You're late to class, as usual. You're late to class, as usual.'> ☊ Như mọi khi, cậu lại đi học muộn. > Cậu lại đi muộn như mọi khi. ☊ 2685
having a party. ☊ Cậu có nghe thấy tiếng nhạc nhà bên cạnh không? Nghe giống như là họ đang có tiệc. ☊ 2690
Where have you been? I've been waiting for ages. ☊ Cậu đã ở đâu thế? Tôi vẫn đợi cậu mãi. ☊ 2693
EN I'll call you sometime during the afternoon. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi cậu lúc nào đó trong vòng buổi chiều. ☊ 2695
There was a phone call for you while you were out. ☊ Có một cuộc điện thoại cho cậu lúc cậu ra ngoài. ☊ 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. ☊ 2707
I have to work IN the afternoons. ☊ Tôi phải làm việc các buổi chiều. ☊ 2714
Will you be home IN time for dinner? > No, I'll be late. ☊ Cậu có về nhà kịp ăn tối không? > Không, tôi sẽ về muộn. ☊ 2721
EN There's somebody at the door, could you please answer it? ☊ Có ai đó ngoài cửa, cậu làm ơn trả lời được không? ☊ 2724
Our apartment is on the second oor of the building. ☊ Căn hộ của chúng tôi nằm trên tầng hai của toà nhà. ☊ 2727
The plant is in the corner of the room. ☊ Cái cây ở góc căn phòng. ☊ 2729
Have you ever been in the hospital? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ nằm bệnh viện chưa? ☊ 2730
Have you ever been in prison? > Have you ever been in jail? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ ngồi tù chưa? ☊ 2735
ight. ☊ Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên máy bay. > Tôi ngồi ghế cánh trên chuyến bay. ☊ 2737
My friends are IN China. They'll be going back TO Italy next week. ☊ Các bạn của tôi đang ở Trung Quốc. Họ sẽ trở về Ý tuần sau. ☊ 2742
Don't go out IN the rain, or else you'll get all wet. ☊ Đừng ra ngoài dưới trời mưa, nếu không cậu sẽ ướt hết. ☊ 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. ☊ 2744
Have you ever been IN love with somebody? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ yêu ai chưa? ☊ 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. ☊ 2751
Some singers go ON a world tour every year. ☊ Một số ca sĩ lưu diễn theo tour quốc tế hàng năm. ☊ 2754
are ON strike. ☊ Không có dịch vụ xe lửa vì tất cả công nhân đường sắt đang đình công. ☊ 2755
She's put ON a lot of weight this year, so she wants to go ON a diet. ☊ Cô ấy đã lên nhiều cân năm nay nên cô ấy muốn ăn kiêng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2758
I didn't mean to annoy you, I didn't do it ON purpose. ☊ Tôi không cố ý làm phiền cậu, tôi không cố tình làm thế. ☊ 2760
easiest to get ahold of me BY email or cellphone. ☊ Tất cả các thông tin liên hệ của tôi đều nằm trên danh thiếp của tôi nhưng cách dễ nhất để liên lạc với tôi là bằng thư điện tử hoặc điện thoại di động. ☊ You don't need to x that manually.'> 2762 You don't need to x that manually.'>
You don't need to x that BY hand, I can write a computer program to help you. > You don't need to x that manually. You don't need to x that manually.'> ☊ Cậu không cần phải sửa nó bằng tay, tôi có thể viết một chương trình vi tính để giúp cậu. > Cậu không phải sửa nó theo cách thủ công. ☊ 2765
It's a two-hour drive to the airport BY car, but it's only forty (40) minutes by high-speed rail. ☊ Lái xe đến sân bay bằng xe hơi mất hai tiếng nhưng đi bằng đường sắt cao tốc thì chỉ mất bốn mươi phút. ☊ 2767
somebody with a key. ☊ Cái cửa không bị phá nên chắc chắn nó đã bị ai đó mở bằng chìa. ☊ 2769
I nished the race three (3) meters ahead of you. > I won the race BY three (3) meters. ☊ Tôi đã kết thúc cuộc đua trước cậu ba metre. > Tôi đã thắng được ba metre trong cuộc đua. ☊ 2772
The company grew quickly due to a strong demand FOR its products. ☊ Công ti phát triển nhanh nhờ nhu cầu mạnh về các sản phẩm của nó. ☊ 2773
There's no need FOR impolite behavior. ☊ Không cần phải cư xử bất lịch sự. ☊ 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. ☊ 2777
I have all the photos OF my family in my cellphone. ☊ Tôi có tất cả ảnh chụp gia đình tôi trong điện thoại di động. ☊ 2778
EN I think we're lost. We need to get a map OF this city. — I'll search FOR an app. ☊ Tôi nghĩ chúng ta đã bị lạc. Chúng ta cần kiếm một cái bản đồ thành phố này. - Tôi sẽ tìm một ứng dụng. ☊ 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. ☊ 2787
Do you have a good relationship WITH your parents? ☊ Cậu có quan hệ tốt với bố mẹ cậu không? ☊ 2788
murder. ☊ Cảnh sát muốn hỏi một người bị tình nghi liên quan đến vụ giết người. ☊ 2789
The police believe there's a connection between the two (2) murders, based on DNA evidence. ☊ Cảnh sát tin rằng có sự liên hệ giữa hai vụ giết người dựa trên bằng chứng ADN. ☊ 2790
There are minor di erences between many European languages. ☊ Có những khác biệt nhỏ giữa các ngôn ngữ châu Âu. ☊ 2791
It was really kind of you to help me. I really appreciate it. ☊ Cậu thật tốt bụng khi giúp đỡ tôi. Tôi thực sự đề cao việc đó. ☊ 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. ☊ 2797
Are you excited about going to Europe next week? ☊ Cậu có phấn khích vì tuần sau đi châu Âu không? ☊ 2801
Were you nervous about giving a speech in a foreign language? ☊ Cậu có hồi hộp vì phải diễn thuyết bằng tiếng nước ngoài không? ☊ 2806
you yesterday. — Thank you for apologizing to me. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì đã quát cậu hôm qua. > Tôi xin lỗi vì tôi đã quát cậu hôm qua. - Cảm ơn vì đã xin lỗi tôi. ☊ 2809
spiders scary? > Are spiders frightening? ☊ Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có đáng sợ không? > Nhện có đang làm cậu sợ không? ☊ 2810
Do you fear spiders? > Do spiders scare you? > Do spiders frighten you? ☊ Cậu có sợ nhện không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? > Nhện có làm cậu sợ không? ☊ 2816
The police remained suspicious of the suspect's motives. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn nghi ngờ các hoạt động của kẻ bị tình nghi. ☊ 2819
Are you aware of the seriousness of this crime? ☊ Cậu có ý thức được độ nghiêm trọng của tội này không. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2821
I'm fully con dent that you're capable of passing the exam. ☊ Tôi hoàn toàn tin tưởng rằng cậu có đủ khả năng để qua kì thi. ☊ 2824
I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊ 2825
She told me she's arriving tonight. — Are you sure of it? ☊ Cô ấy bảo tôi là cô ấy sẽ đến tối nay. - Cậu chắc chứ? ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2833
Have you responded to your boss's email? ☊ Cậu đã trả lời thư điện tử của ông chủ chưa? ☊ 2834
I can't understand this, can you explain it to me? ☊ Tôi không hiểu được cái này, cậu giải thích cho tôi được không? ☊ 2835
Let me describe to you how it happened. ☊ Để tôi tả lại cho cậu chuyện đã xảy ra như thế nào. ☊ 2836
His lawyer refused to answer the policeman's question. ☊ Luật sư của anh ấy từ chối trả lời câu hỏi của viên cảnh sát. ☊ 2837
Don't worry, they think you're funny. They weren't laughing at you, they were laughing at your joke. ☊ Đừng lo, họ nghĩ cậu hài hước. Họ không cười cậu mà họ cười trò đùa của cậu. ☊ 2838
The suspect was shouting at the police very loudly. ☊ Người bị tình nghi đang quát cảnh sát rất to. ☊ 2839
The police pointed their guns at the suspect and told him to lie on the ground. ☊ Cảnh sát chĩa súng vào người bị tình nghi và bảo anh ta nằm xuống đất. ☊ 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. ☊ 2844
If you're worried about it, don't just sit there, do something about it. ☊ Nếu cậu lo lắng về nó thì đừng chỉ có ngồi đấy, hãy làm gì đó đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2848
Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊ 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. ☊ 2851
worry about anything. ☊ Tôi sẽ lo tất cả các thủ tục đi lại nên cậu không cần phải lo gì cả. ☊ 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. ☊ 2853
You should leave FOR work earlier so you get there on time. ☊ Cậu nên đi làm sớm hơn để cậu đến nơi đúng giờ. ☊ 2854
What kind of person have you dreamed of becoming? ☊ Cậu đã mơ trở thành loại người như thế nào? ☊ 2856
You remind me of my mother's kindness. ☊ Cậu làm tôi nhớ lại sự ân cần của mẹ tôi. ☊ 2858
I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ I'm glad you reminded me about the meeting, because I'd totally ☊ 2859
forgotten about it. ☊ Tôi rất vui vì cậu đã nhắc tôi về cuộc họp, vì tôi đã hoàn toàn quên mất nó. ☊ 2860
I'd like to complain to the manager about your service. ☊ Tôi muốn phàn nàn với giám đốc về dịch vụ của các cậu. ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2863
Scientists continue to warn us about the e ects of global warming. ☊ Các nhà khoa học tiếp tục cảnh báo chúng ta về ảnh hưởng của hiện tượng ấm lên toàn cầu. ☊ 2865
After discovering he had been wrongly accused of murder, the authorities let him out of prison. ☊ Sau khi khám phá ra anh ấy đã bị kết án sai vì tội giết người, các nhà chức trách đã cho anh ấy ra tù. ☊ 2875
When you went to the movies with your boyfriend, did he pay for the tickets? ☊ Khi cậu đi xem lm với bạn trai, anh ấy có trả tiền vé không? ☊ 2877
After doing a homestay in England, I thanked my hosts for their kind hospitality. ☊ Sau khi ở trọ với chủ nhà ở Anh, tôi đã cảm ơn chủ nhà vì lòng mến khách của họ. ☊ 2880
Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. ☊ Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi. ☊ 2883
Do you blame the government for the economic crisis? > I think everybody wants to blame the government for the economic crisis. ☊ Cậu có đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế không? > Tôi nghĩ mọi người muốn đổ lỗi cho chính phủ về khủng hoảng kinh tế. ☊ 2885
blame the increase in violent crime on television. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực là lỗi của truyền hình. > Tôi đổ lỗi gia tăng các vụ phạm tội bạo lực cho truyền hình. ☊ 2895
You know you can rely on me if you ever need any help. ☊ Cậu biết cậu có thể tin tôi nếu cậu có cần giúp đỡ. ☊ 2898
Her speech in English was impeccable, so I complimented her afterwards. ☊ Bài nói bằng tiếng Anh của cô ấy thật hoàn hảo nên tôi ca ngợi cô ấy mãi. ☊ 2900
They wore warm clothes to protect themselves from the cold. ☊ Họ mặc áo ấm để bảo vệ họ khỏi cái lạnh. ☊ 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. ☊ 2904
I hope you succeed in nding the job you want. ☊ Tôi hi vọng cậu tìm thành công công việc cậu muốn. ☊ 2907
His novels have been translated from English into thirty (30) languages. ☊ Các tiểu thuyết của ông ấy đã được dịch từ tiếng Anh ra ba mươi ngôn ngữ. ☊ 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. ☊ 2914
Whatever happened to that murder case? Did the police end up nding the killer? ☊ Mọi chuyện về vụ giết người đó thế nào rồi? Cảnh sát đã tìm xong hung thủ chưa? ☊ 2917
every day? ☊ Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh? ☊ 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. ☊ 2920
The fridge isn't working because you haven't plugged it in properly. ☊ Tủ lạnh không hoạt động vì cậu không cắm nó đúng cách. ☊ 2922
What did you get out of your college education? — Besides a professional degree, I also made many friends for life. ☊ Cậu đã được gì từ giáo dục đại học? - Bên cạnh cái bằng chuyên môn, tôi cũng có nhiều bạn trong đời. ☊ 2924
with murder. ☊ Cảnh sát thông minh hơn kẻ sát nhân; hắn đơn giản là không thể thoát khỏi tội giết người. ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2930
Please buy more toilet paper before you use it all up. ☊ Làm ơn mua thêm giấy vệ sinh trước khi cậu dùng hết nó. ☊ 2931
I'm sorry, the book you're looking for isn't in stock. It's all sold out. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi, cuốn sách mà cậu đang tìm không có trong kho. Tất cả đã bán hết rồi. ☊ 2932
of them. ☊ Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi. ☊ 2935
Please don't stop telling your story, please go on. ☊ Làm ơn đừng dừng kể câu chuyện của cậu, hãy tiếp tục đi. ☊ 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. ☊ 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. ☊ 2952
The police are going to ask us a lot of questions, so we need to back each other up. ☊ Cảnh sát sẽ hỏi chúng ta nhiều câu hỏi nên chúng ta phải tương trợ nhau. ☊ 2953
The police set up a special task force to investigate the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát thành lập một đội đặc vụ để điều tra các vụ giết người. ☊ 2954
You should always back up your computer les just in case the hard drive dies. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn sao lưu các tệp tin máy tính phòng khi ổ cứng chết. ☊ 2955
You should always save your les as you're working on them just in case your computer crashes. ☊ Cậu nên luôn luôn lưu các tệp tin cậu đang làm phòng khi máy tính của cậu bị phụt tắt. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2963
If you can't nd a hotel for the night, you'll end up sleeping on the street. ☊ Nếu cậu không tìm được khách sạn để ngủ buổi đêm, kết quả là cậu sẽ ngủ trên đường. ☊ 2965
Don't argue with the police o cer, or you'll just end up getting arrested. ☊ Đừng cãi nhau với cảnh sát nếu không kết quả chỉ là cậu sẽ bị bắt thôi. ☊ 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. ☊ 2968
My parents dropped me o at the airport two (2) hours before my ight was scheduled to take o . ☊ Bố mẹ tôi thả tôi ở sân bay hai tiếng trước giờ chuyến bay của tôi dự kiến cất cánh. ☊ 2977
Plans to build a new factory have been held up because of the company's nancial problems. ☊ Những kế hoạch xây một nhà máy mới đã bị treo vì các vấn đề tài chính của công ti. ☊ 2978
We live next to an international airport, so we have to put up with a lot of noise. ☊ Chúng tôi sống cạnh sân bay quốc tế nên chúng tôi phải chịu đựng nhiều tiếng ồn. ☊ 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. ☊ 2980
place cleaned up? ☊ Nhà của cậu đúng là một mớ hỗn độn. Khi nào thì cậu định dọn dẹp chỗ này? ☊ 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. ☊ 2985
A decision has to be made now. We can't put it o any longer. ☊ Một quyết định cần phải được đưa ra bây giờ. Chúng ta không thể trì hoãn thêm được nữa. ☊ 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. ☊ 2992
When the police questioned him, he decided to leave out an important detail. ☊ Khi cảnh sát hỏi anh ta, anh ta đã quyết định bỏ đi một chi tiết quan trọng. ☊ 2993
When talking with the police, you shouldn't make up stories or lie. ☊ Khi nói chuyện với cảnh sát, cậu không nên dựng chuyện hoặc nói dối. ☊ 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. ☊ 2998
When are you going to pay me back the money I lent you? ☊ Cậu định bao giờ trả tôi số tiền tôi cho cậu mượn? ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ Nothing will change as long as the workers continue to accept these appalling conditions. ☊ accept ☊
He accepted all the changes we proposed. ☊ accept ☊
Everything about the child's adoption was against accepted practice. ☊ accept ☊
He asked me to marry him and I accepted. ☊ accept ☊
accept sth from sb: He is charged with accepting bribes from a firm of suppliers. ☊ accept ☊
Children must learn socially acceptable behaviour. ☊ acceptable ☊
acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
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 ☊
access to confidential information ☊ 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 ☊
One in seven accidents is caused by sleepy drivers. ☊ accident ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
First-class accommodation is available on all flights. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. ☊ accompany ☊
to do the accounts ☊ account ☊
to keep the accounts up to date ☊ account ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
You need to hit the ball accurately. ☊ accurately ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
to accuse sb of murder/theft ☊ accuse ☊
She accused him of lying. ☊ accuse ☊
They stand accused of crimes against humanity. ☊ accuse ☊
It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player. ☊ achievement ☊
the need to raise standards of achievement in education ☊ achievement ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
acknowledge sb/sth as sth: He is widely acknowledged as the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: He is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the world. ☊ acknowledge ☊
acknowledge sth: She refuses to acknowledge the need for reform. ☊ acknowledge ☊
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? ☊ acquire ☊
The company has just acquired new premises. ☊ acquire ☊
How did the gallery come to acquire so many Picassos? ☊ acquire ☊
I've suddenly acquired a stepbrother. ☊ acquire ☊
There's a school just across from our house. ☊ across ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
Where's the nearest bridge across the river? ☊ across ☊
act of sb: The murder was the act of a psychopath. ☊ act ☊
Most of the cast act well. ☊ act ☊
He acts all macho, but he's a real softie underneath. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
I've yet to see all the players in action. ☊ in action ☊
They were both politically active. ☊ active ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
The streets were noisy and full of activity. ☊ activity ☊
The club provides a wide variety of activities including tennis, swimming and squash. ☊ activity ☊
The actual cost was higher than we expected. ☊ actual ☊
It was actually quite fun after all. ☊ actually ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
We put an ad in the local paper. ☊ ad ☊
an ad for a new chocolate bar ☊ ad ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
adapt sth for sth: Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by disabled people. ☊ adapt ☊
The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. ☊ adapt ☊
The plan has the added (= extra) advantage of bringing employment to rural areas. ☊ add ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
add A and B together: If you add all these amounts together you get a huge figure. ☊ add ☊
Add up all the money I owe you. ☊ add up, add sth up ☊
Pasta's basic ingredients are flour and water, sometimes with the addition of eggs or oil. ☊ addition ☊
In addition to these arrangements, extra ambulances will be on duty until midnight. ☊ in addition (to sb/sth) ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
I'll give you my address and phone number. ☊ address ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
an adequate supply of hot water ☊ adequate ☊
There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students. ☊ adequate ☊
He didn't give an adequate answer to the question. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate for sth: The space available is not adequate for our needs. ☊ adequate ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
Are you adequately insured? ☊ adequately ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
The narrow windows admit little light into the room. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sth: He refused to admit to the other charges. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admitted to having stolen the car. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: She admitted theft. ☊ admit ☊
+ speech: 'I'm very nervous,' she admitted reluctantly. ☊ admit ☊
admit to doing sth: She admits to being strict with her children. ☊ admit ☊
admit sth: He admitted all his mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
You must admit that it all sounds very strange. ☊ admit ☊
admit to sb that...: I couldn't admit to my parents that I was finding the course difficult. ☊ admit ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
a campaign to encourage childless couples to adopt ☊ adopt ☊
The fish return to the river as adults in order to breed. ☊ adult ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advance sth: This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning. ☊ advance ☊
The troops were finally given the order to advance. ☊ advance ☊
Sweden has a reputation for advanced and stylish design. ☊ advanced ☊
There were only three of us on the advanced course. ☊ advanced ☊
an advanced student of English ☊ advanced ☊
You will be at an advantage (= have an advantage) in the interview if you have thought about the questions in advance. ☊ advantage ☊
advantage over sb: Being tall gave him an advantage over the other players. ☊ advantage ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
She took advantage of the children's absence to tidy their rooms. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
We took full advantage of the hotel facilities. ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
He took advantage of my generosity (= for example, by taking more than I had intended to give). ☊ take advantage of sth/sb ☊
adventure stories ☊ adventure ☊
a sense/spirit of adventure ☊ adventure ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
When the adverts came on I got up to put the kettle on. ☊ advert ☊
If you want to attract more customers, try advertising in the local paper. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth (as sth): The cruise was advertised as the 'journey of a lifetime'. ☊ advertise ☊
I bought the camera and case as advertised in the catalogue. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise (for sb/sth): We are currently advertising for a new sales manager. ☊ advertise ☊
advertise sth: We advertised the concert quite widely. ☊ advertise ☊
Put an advertisement in the local paper to sell your car. ☊ advertisement ☊
A good advertising campaign will increase our sales. ☊ advertising ☊
Cigarette advertising has been banned. ☊ advertising ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Val works for an advertising agency (= a company that designs advertisements). ☊ advertising ☊
a career in advertising ☊ advertising ☊
Ask your teacher 's advice / Ask your teacher for advice on how to prepare for the exam. ☊ advice ☊
A word of advice. Don't wear that dress. ☊ advice ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ 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 ☊
The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly. ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
How will these changes affect us? ☊ affect ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
He didn't show his wife any affection. ☊ affection ☊
She was held in deep affection by all her students. ☊ affection ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
I have a great affection for New York. ☊ affection ☊
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work. ☊ afford ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
afraid of doing sth: I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night. ☊ afraid ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
He's the tallest, after Richard. ☊ after ☊
So you made it after all! ☊ after all ☊
And they all lived happily ever after. ☊ after ☊
I'll have to write it all over again (= again from the beginning). ☊ again ☊
You'll soon feel well again. ☊ again ☊
We're playing against the league champions next week. ☊ against ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
She was beginning to feel her age (= feel that she was getting old). ☊ age ☊
He was tall for his age (= taller than you would expect, considering his age). ☊ age ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ age ☊
ways of calculating the age of the earth ☊ age ☊
Wine improves with age. ☊ age ☊
Carlos left ages ago. ☊ age ☊
an advertising/employment agency ☊ agency ☊
international aid agencies caring for refugees ☊ agency ☊
Our agent in New York deals with all US sales. ☊ agent ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
an aggressive advertising campaign ☊ aggressive ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
agree what, where, etc...: We couldn't agree what to do. ☊ agree ☊
I asked for a pay rise and she agreed. ☊ agree ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
be agreed (on/about sth): Are we all agreed on this? ☊ agree ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
economic/humanitarian/emergency aid ☊ aid ☊
aid agencies (= organizations that provide help) ☊ aid ☊
medical aid programmes ☊ aid ☊
She stands accused of aiding and abetting the crime. ☊ aid and abet ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ 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 ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ air ☊
whales coming up for air (= in order to breathe) ☊ air ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
I hammered on all the doors to raise the alarm. ☊ alarm ☊
She was alarmed at the prospect of travelling alone. ☊ alarmed ☊
The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. ☊ alarming ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks. ☊ alive ☊
She had to steal food just to stay alive. ☊ alive ☊
All horses are animals, but not all animals are horses. ☊ all ☊
All the people you invited are coming. ☊ all ☊
All my plants have died. ☊ all ☊
All five men are hard workers. ☊ all ☊
All wood tends to shrink. ☊ all ☊
You've had all the fun and I've had all the hard work. ☊ all ☊
All this mail must be answered. ☊ all ☊
He has lost all his money. ☊ all ☊
She was unemployed for all that time. ☊ all ☊
All of the food has gone. ☊ all ☊
They've eaten it all. ☊ all ☊
I invited some of my colleagues but not all. ☊ all ☊
Not all of them were invited. ☊ all ☊
All of them enjoyed the party. ☊ all ☊
They all enjoyed it. ☊ all ☊
All I want is peace and quiet. ☊ all ☊
It was all that I had. ☊ all ☊
'Thanks very much for your help.' 'Not at all, it was a pleasure.' ☊ not at all ☊
The coffee went all over my skirt. ☊ all ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. ☊ allow ☊
I'm not allowed visitors. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
All these factors must be allowed for. ☊ allow for sb/sth ☊
Is the coffee all right? ☊ all right ☊
Are you getting along all right in your new job? ☊ all right ☊
I hope the children are all right. ☊ all right ☊
Do you feel all right? ☊ all right ☊
All right class, turn to page 20. ☊ all right ☊
our European/NATO allies ☊ ally ☊
I like almost all of them. ☊ almost ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Finally the two of us were alone together. ☊ alone ☊
Carol felt all alone in the world. ☊ alone ☊
She's asked to be left alone but the press photographers follow her everywhere. ☊ leave/let sb alone ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ along ☊
I was just walking along singing to myself. ☊ along ☊
He pointed out various landmarks as we drove along. ☊ along ☊
I'll be along (= I'll join you) in a few minutes. ☊ along ☊
A police car pulled up alongside us. ☊ alongside ☊
a lifeboat moored alongside the yacht ☊ alongside ☊
Much of the land alongside the river is below sea level. ☊ alongside ☊
Nick caught up with me and rode alongside. ☊ alongside ☊
The teacher listened to the children reading aloud. ☊ aloud ☊
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet. ☊ alphabet ☊
The names on the list are in alphabetical order. ☊ alphabetical ☊
arranged/listed/stored alphabetically ☊ alphabetically ☊
The books should be ordered alphabetically by subject. ☊ alphabetically ☊
Jake's father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). ☊ also ☊
Prices did not alter significantly during 2007. ☊ alter ☊
alter sb/sth: It doesn't alter the way I feel. ☊ alter ☊
The landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
We had no alternative but to fire Gibson. ☊ alternative ☊
alternative energy (= electricity or power that is produced using the energy from the sun, wind, water, etc.) ☊ alternative ☊
I felt he was wrong, although I didn't say so at the time. ☊ although ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
The food was good and we loved the music. Altogether it was a great evening. ☊ altogether ☊
This is the way we've always done it. ☊ always ☊
motivated by personal ambition ☊ ambition ☊
a house among the trees ☊ among ☊
amuse sb: She suggested several ideas to help Laura amuse the twins. ☊ amuse ☊
an amusing story/game/incident ☊ amusing ☊
I didn't find the joke at all amusing. ☊ amusing ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
The blood samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis. ☊ analysis ☊
You can ask for a chemical analysis of your tap water. ☊ analysis ☊
an ancient oak tree ☊ ancient ☊
a table, two chairs and a desk ☊ and ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
Go and get me a pen please. ☊ and ☊
'We talked for hours.' 'And what did you decide?' ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
anger at sb/sth: He was filled with anger at the way he had been treated. ☊ anger ☊
The question clearly angered him. ☊ anger ☊
The painting changes slightly when seen from different angles. ☊ angle ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
The article concentrates on the human angle (= the part that concerns people's emotions) of the story. ☊ angle ☊
The comments provoked an angry response from union leaders. ☊ angry ☊
angry at/about/over sth: He felt angry at the injustice of the situation. ☊ angry ☊
Fish oils are less saturated than animal fats. ☊ animal ☊
My ankles have swollen. ☊ ankle ☊
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles). ☊ ankle ☊
ankle boots (= that cover the ankle) ☊ ankle ☊
on the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ anniversary ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
announce that...: We are pleased to announce that all five candidates were successful. ☊ announce ☊
+ speech: 'I've given up smoking,' she announced. ☊ announce ☊
it annoys sb when...: It really annoys me when people forget to say thank you. ☊ annoy ☊
annoyed (with sb) (at/about sth): He was beginning to get very annoyed with me about my carelessness. ☊ annoyed ☊
an annual meeting/event/report ☊ annual ☊
'Finished?' 'No, I've got another three questions to do.' ☊ another ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
The room's too small. Let's see if they've got another one. ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
I rang the bell, but there was no answer. ☊ answer ☊
a question and answer session ☊ answer ☊
answer to sth: I can't easily give an answer to your question. ☊ answer ☊
Have you had an answer to your letter? ☊ answer ☊
As if in answer to our prayers, she offered to lend us £10 000. ☊ answer ☊
She had no answer to the accusations. ☊ answer ☊
Write your answers on the sheet provided. ☊ answer ☊
Do you know the answer (= the right one) to question 12? ☊ answer ☊
The answers are at the back of the book. ☊ answer ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
There is no easy answer. ☊ answer ☊
This could be the answer to all our problems. ☊ answer ☊
The obvious answer would be to cancel the party. ☊ answer ☊
I repeated the question, but she didn't answer. ☊ answer ☊
He answered as truthfully as he could. ☊ answer ☊
answer sth: You haven't answered my question. ☊ answer ☊
to answer a letter/an advertisement ☊ answer ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
My prayers have been answered (= I have got what I wanted). ☊ answer ☊
He refused to answer the charges against him. ☊ answer ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
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 ☊
acute/intense/deep anxiety ☊ anxiety ☊
Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. ☊ anxiety ☊
There were a few anxious moments in the baseball game. ☊ anxious ☊
an anxious look/face/expression ☊ anxious ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
He forbids any talking in class. ☊ any ☊
She asked if we had any questions. ☊ any ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Is your father feeling any better? ☊ any ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
I forbid anyone to touch that clock. ☊ anyone ☊
The exercises are so simple that almost anyone can do them. ☊ anyone ☊
Would you like anything else? ☊ anything ☊
I'm afraid we can't come, but thanks for the invitation anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
The two houses stood 500 metres apart. ☊ apart ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
The two sides in the talks are still a long way apart (= are far from reaching an agreement). ☊ apart ☊
She keeps herself apart from other people. ☊ apart ☊
I can't tell the twins apart (= see the difference between them). ☊ apart ☊
I've finished apart from the last question. ☊ apart from ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
apparent (to sb) (that...): It soon became apparent to everyone that he couldn't sing. ☊ apparent ☊
an appeal court/judge ☊ appeal ☊
an appeals court/judge ☊ appeal ☊
appeal against sth: an appeal against the 3-match ban ☊ appeal ☊
mass/wide/popular appeal ☊ appeal ☊
The Beatles have never really lost their appeal. ☊ appeal ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
a look of silent appeal ☊ appeal ☊
The child's mother made an emotional appeal on TV for his return. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
The company is appealing against the ruling. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb: The design has to appeal to all ages and social groups. ☊ appeal ☊
I am appealing (= asking for money) on behalf of the famine victims. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal (to sb) (for sth): Community leaders appealed for calm (= urged people to remain calm). ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
This problem first appeared in the inner cities. ☊ appear ☊
New shoots are just appearing at the base of the plant. ☊ appear ☊
the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets ☊ appearance ☊
To all appearances (= as far as people could tell) he was dead. ☊ 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 ☊
Special conditions apply if you are under 18. ☊ apply ☊
The glue should be applied to both surfaces. ☊ apply ☊
apply for sth: to apply for a job/passport/grant ☊ apply ☊
His talents are not fully appreciated in that company. ☊ appreciate ☊
Her family doesn't appreciate her. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate sth: I'd appreciate some help. ☊ appreciate ☊
Your support is greatly appreciated. ☊ appreciate ☊
Thanks for coming. I appreciate it. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate any comments you might have. ☊ appreciate ☊
I would appreciate it if you paid in cash. ☊ appreciate ☊
appreciate doing sth: I don't appreciate being treated like a second-class citizen. ☊ 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: We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product. ☊ approach ☊
I'd like to ask his opinion but I find him difficult to approach (= not easy to talk to in a friendly way). ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
We heard the sound of an approaching car/a car approaching. ☊ approach ☊
approach sb/sth: As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left. ☊ approach ☊
She hadn't heard his approach and jumped as the door opened. ☊ approach ☊
the approach of spring ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
She took the wrong approach in her dealings with them. ☊ approach ☊
approach to sth: The school has decided to adopt a different approach to discipline. ☊ approach ☊
Please debit my Mastercard/Visa/American Express card (delete as appropriate) (= cross out the options that do not apply). ☊ appropriate ☊
appropriate to sth: The book was written in a style appropriate to the age of the children. ☊ appropriate ☊
He was accused of appropriating club funds. ☊ appropriate ☊
Do the plans meet with your approval? ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approval (for sth) (from sb): They required/received approval for the proposal from the shareholders. ☊ approval ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate to sth: His story approximates to the facts that we already know. ☊ approximate ☊
the areas of training and development ☊ area ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
The tumour had not spread to other areas of the body. ☊ area ☊
There is heavy traffic in the downtown area tonight. ☊ area ☊
Wreckage from the plane was scattered over a wide area. ☊ area ☊
My brothers are always arguing. ☊ argue ☊
argue (with sb) (about/over sth): We're always arguing with each other about money. ☊ argue ☊
argue with sb: I don't want to argue with you—just do it! ☊ argue ☊
argue that...: He argued that they needed more time to finish the project. ☊ argue ☊
After some heated argument a decision was finally taken. ☊ argument ☊
Children should be disciplined when the need arises (= when it is necessary). ☊ arise ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
The officer grabbed him by the arm (= grabbed his arm). ☊ arm ☊
She touched him gently on the arm. ☊ arm ☊
He held the dirty rag at arm's length (= as far away from his body as possible). ☊ arm ☊
They walked along arm in arm (= with the arm of one person linked with the arm of the other). ☊ arm ☊
They fell asleep in each other's arms (= holding each other). ☊ 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 ☊
The country was arming against the enemy. ☊ arm ☊
She had armed herself for the meeting with all the latest statistics. ☊ arm ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
army barracks/bases ☊ army ☊
an old tree that was at least ten feet around ☊ around ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
There must be a way around the problem. ☊ around ☊
The books are arranged alphabetically by author. ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement that...: They had an arrangement that the children would spend two weeks with each parent. ☊ arrangement ☊
The police made several arrests. ☊ arrest ☊
Opposition leaders were put under house arrest (= not allowed to leave their houses). ☊ arrest ☊
I was pleased to hear you arrived home safely. ☊ arrive ☊
The police arrived to arrest him. ☊ arrive ☊
By the time I arrived on the scene, it was all over. ☊ arrive ☊
The new product will arrive on supermarket shelves (= be available) early next year. ☊ arrive ☊
a bow and arrow ☊ arrow ☊
Follow the arrows. ☊ arrow ☊
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. ☊ arrow ☊
stolen works of art ☊ art ☊
an art teacher/student/college/class ☊ art ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
toilet articles such as soap and shampoo ☊ article ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
artificial emotion ☊ artificial ☊
an exhibition of work by contemporary British artists ☊ artist ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
Among the artistes appearing on our show tonight we have... ☊ artist ☊
He was a true artiste: sensitive, dramatic and tragic. ☊ artist ☊
the artistic works of the period ☊ artistic ☊
They were all dressed as clowns. ☊ as ☊
The news came as a shock. ☊ as ☊
You're as tall as your father. ☊ as ☊
We'd like it as soon as possible. ☊ as ☊
The 'h' in honest is silent, as in 'hour'. ☊ as ☊
She may need some help as she's new. ☊ as ☊
As for food for the party, that's all being taken care of. ☊ as for sb/sth ☊
He behaved as if nothing had happened. ☊ as if/as though ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed to be sth: The football riots made me ashamed to be English. ☊ ashamed ☊
He felt ashamed to let her see him in this state. ☊ 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 ☊
ask sb (+ adv./prep.): They've asked me to dinner. ☊ ask ☊
I didn't ask them in (= to come into the house). ☊ ask ☊
We must ask the neighbours round (= to our house). ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: She's asked him to come to the party. ☊ ask ☊
ask to do sth: Did you ask to use the car? ☊ ask ☊
I asked to see the manager. ☊ ask ☊
ask if, whether, etc...: I'll ask if it's all right to park here. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb to do sth: All the students were asked to complete a questionnaire. ☊ ask ☊
Eric asked me to marry him. ☊ ask ☊
ask whether, what, etc...: I asked whether they could change my ticket. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb whether, what, etc...: She asked me if I would give her English lessons. ☊ ask ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
She asked that she should be kept informed. ☊ ask ☊
ask for sth: to ask for a job/a drink/an explanation ☊ ask ☊
I am writing to ask for some information about courses. ☊ ask ☊
ask sth of sb: Can I ask a favour of you? ☊ ask ☊
ask sb sth: Can I ask you a favour? ☊ ask ☊
How old are you—if you don't mind me/my asking? ☊ ask ☊
ask sth: Can I ask a question? ☊ ask ☊
ask where, what, etc...: He asked where I lived. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb where, what, etc...: I had to ask the teacher what to do next. ☊ ask ☊
I waited until they were all fast asleep (= sleeping deeply). ☊ asleep ☊
The police found him asleep in a garage. ☊ asleep ☊
The book aims to cover all aspects of city life. ☊ aspect ☊
the most important aspect of the debate ☊ aspect ☊
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: We'll do all we can to assist you. ☊ assist ☊
assist sb in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
activities that will assist the decision-making process ☊ assist ☊
assistance with sth: She offered me practical assistance with my research. ☊ assistance ☊
assistance in doing sth/to do sth: The company provides advice and assistance in finding work. ☊ assistance ☊
a senior research assistant ☊ assistant ☊
You wouldn't normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different. ☊ associate ☊
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
They have maintained a close association with a college in the US. ☊ association ☊
She became famous through her association with the group of poets. ☊ association ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
assume (that)...: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve. ☊ assume ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
assure sb (that)...: You think I did it deliberately, but I assure you (that) I did not. ☊ assure ☊
We were assured that everything possible was being done. ☊ assure ☊
I'll be at home all morning. ☊ at ☊
At night you can see the stars. ☊ at ☊
I felt at a disadvantage. ☊ at ☊
The noise came at two-minute intervals (= once every two minutes). ☊ at ☊
These plants love warm, humid atmospheres. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The hotel offers a friendly atmosphere and personal service. ☊ atmosphere ☊
The children grew up in an atmosphere of violence and insecurity. ☊ atmosphere ☊
attach sth: I attach a copy of my notes for your information. ☊ attach ☊
Germany's attack has been weakened by the loss of some key players through injury. ☊ attack ☊
an acute attack of food poisoning ☊ attack ☊
a series of racist attacks ☊ attack ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
attack sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: She has been attacked for ignoring her own party members. ☊ attack ☊
The guerrillas attack at night. ☊ attack ☊
Most dogs will not attack unless provoked. ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
They made no attempt to escape. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. ☊ attend ☊
I have some urgent business to attend to. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
A nurse attended to his needs constantly. ☊ attend to sb/sth ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
the report's attention to detail ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
I couldn't give the programme my undivided attention. ☊ attention ☊
A lot of drivers have a serious attitude problem (= they do not behave in a way that is acceptable to other people). ☊ attitude ☊
attract sb to sb/sth: What first attracted me to her was her sense of humour. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
They felt a strong mutual attraction. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
And there's the added attraction of free champagne on all flights. ☊ attraction ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
They are able to offer attractive career opportunities to graduates. ☊ attractive ☊
The target audience for this advertisement was mainly teenagers. ☊ audience ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
The health authorities are investigating the problem. ☊ authority ☊
I have to report this to the authorities. ☊ authority ☊
the autumn term (= for example at a school or college in Britain) ☊ autumn ☊
available resources/facilities ☊ available ☊
When will the information be made available? ☊ available ☊
Further information is available on request. ☊ available ☊
If I get an A on this essay, that will bring my average (= average mark/grade) up to a B+. ☊ average ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
I left early to avoid the rush hour. ☊ avoid ☊
avoid doing sth: I've been avoiding getting down to work all day. ☊ avoid ☊
You should avoid mentioning his divorce. ☊ avoid ☊
I was finding it hard to stay awake. ☊ awake ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
award sth (to sb): The judges awarded equal points to both finalists. ☊ award ☊
award (sb) sth: The judges awarded both finalists equal points. ☊ award ☊
As far as I'm aware, nobody has done anything about it. ☊ aware ☊
The beach is a mile away. ☊ away ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. ☊ awful ☊
to look/feel awful (= to look/feel ill) ☊ awful ☊
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. ☊ awful ☊
I'm not awfully keen on fish. ☊ awfully ☊
I felt awkward because they obviously wanted to be alone. ☊ awkward ☊
Don't ask awkward questions. ☊ awkward ☊
This tool will reach into awkward corners, such as under kitchen units. ☊ awkward ☊
I must have slept in an awkward position—I'm aching all over. ☊ awkward ☊
'I'm sorry,' he said awkwardly. ☊ awkwardly ☊
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. ☊ awkwardly ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
I pulled (= injured the muscles in) my back playing squash. ☊ back ☊
A small boy rode on the elephant's back. ☊ back ☊
He put his back out (= dislocated sth in his back) lifting the crates. ☊ back ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
Some newspapers have turned their backs on discussion and argument. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
We should have turned left five kilometres back. ☊ back ☊
Could you go back to the beginning of the story? ☊ back ☊
The barriers kept the crowd back. ☊ back ☊
ferries sailing back and forth between the islands ☊ back and forth ☊
Doctors have backed plans to raise the tax on cigarettes. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
The writer doesn't back up his opinions with examples. ☊ back sb/sth up ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
A piano tinkled gently in the background. ☊ background ☊
a photograph with trees in the background ☊ background ☊
The elections are taking place against a background of violence. ☊ background ☊
She felt that going back to live in her home town would be a backward step. ☊ backward ☊
I felt that going to live with my parents would be a step backwards. ☊ backwards ☊
Have you been a bad boy? ☊ bad ☊
The hero gets to shoot all the bad guys. ☊ bad ☊
I know that this is a bad time to ask for help. ☊ bad ☊
I did badly (= was not successful) in my exams. ☊ badly ☊
The kids took the dog's death very badly (= they were very unhappy). ☊ badly ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
Everything's gone badly wrong! ☊ badly ☊
a shopping bag ☊ bag ☊
a make-up bag ☊ bag ☊
Athletes need a good sense of balance. ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions. ☊ balance ☊
Tourists often disturb the delicate balance of nature on the island. ☊ balance ☊
His wife's death disturbed the balance of his mind. ☊ 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 ☊
balance sth (out): This year's profits will balance our previous losses. ☊ balance ☊
His lack of experience was balanced by a willingness to learn. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
balance (on sth): How long can you balance on one leg? ☊ balance ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
She balanced the cup on her knee. ☊ balance ☊
Chemical weapons are banned internationally. ☊ ban ☊
a campaign to ban smoking in public places ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from sth: He was banned from the meeting. ☊ ban ☊
ban sb from doing sth: She's been banned from leaving Greece while the allegations are investigated. ☊ ban ☊
He was banned from driving for six months. ☊ ban ☊
There is to be a total ban on smoking in the office. ☊ ban ☊
to impose/lift a ban ☊ ban ☊
All babies in the hospital have name bands on their wrists. ☊ band ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
He persuaded a small band of volunteers to help. ☊ band ☊
She's a singer with a band. ☊ band ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
All the ground floor windows were fitted with bars. ☊ bar ☊
the island's only licensed bar (= one that is allowed to sell alcoholic drinks) ☊ bar ☊
a coffee bar ☊ bar ☊
The crowd had to stand behind barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
The car crashed into the safety barrier and burst into flames. ☊ barrier ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ barrier ☊
The world of Disney is a magical experience that knows no age barriers. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier to sth: Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success. ☊ barrier ☊
Cost should not be a barrier to the use of legal services. ☊ barrier ☊
The Yangtze river is a natural barrier to the north-east. ☊ barrier ☊
the language barrier (= when people cannot communicate because they do not speak the same language) ☊ barrier ☊
barrier between A and B: There was no real barrier between reality and fantasy in his mind. ☊ barrier ☊
barrier against sth: Ozone is the earth's barrier against ultra-violet radiation. ☊ barrier ☊
a military/naval base ☊ base ☊
an air base ☊ base ☊
After the attack, they returned to base. ☊ base ☊
I spend a lot of time in Britain but Paris is still my base. ☊ base ☊
You can use our apartment as a base in New York. ☊ base ☊
The company has its base in New York, and branch offices all over the world. ☊ base ☊
The report is based on figures from six different European cities. ☊ based ☊
We're based in Chicago. ☊ based ☊
a Chicago-based company ☊ based ☊
the basic principles of law ☊ basic ☊
The campsite provided only basic facilities. ☊ basic ☊
the cost of basic foods ☊ basic ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
Some movies have been banned on the basis that they are too violent. ☊ basis ☊
a magnificent view across the bay ☊ bay ☊
I tried phoning but there was no answer. ☊ be ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
'How are you?' 'I'm very well, thanks.' ☊ 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 ☊
'How much is that dress?' 'Eighty dollars.' ☊ be ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
London is not England (= do not think that all of England is like London). ☊ be ☊
Money isn't everything (= it is not the only important thing). ☊ be ☊
Karen wasn't beaten in any of her games, but all the others were. ☊ be ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
a sandy/pebble/shingle beach ☊ beach ☊
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 ☊
The gull held the fish in its beak. ☊ beak ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
beat sth + adv./prep.: She was beating dust out of the carpet (= removing dust from the carpet by beating it). ☊ beat ☊
The prisoners were beaten into submission (= they were beaten until they did what was wanted). ☊ beat ☊
beat sb: a problem that beats even the experts ☊ beat ☊
It's all working out beautifully. ☊ beautifully ☊
the beauty of the sunset/of poetry/of his singing ☊ beauty ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
His job has become his whole life. ☊ become ☊
He likes to have a mug of cocoa before bed (= before going to bed). ☊ bed ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
Something ought to have been done before now. ☊ before ☊
The whole summer lay before me. ☊ before ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
begin by doing sth: She began by thanking us all for coming. ☊ begin ☊
begin to do sth: I began to feel dizzy. ☊ begin ☊
At last the guests began to arrive. ☊ begin ☊
Work on the new bridge is due to begin in September. ☊ begin ☊
'What was it you didn't like?' 'Well, to begin with, our room was far too small.' ☊ to begin with ☊
On behalf of the department I would like to thank you all. ☊ on behalf of sb, on sb's behalf ☊
She behaved with great dignity. ☊ behave ☊
She doesn't know how to behave in public. ☊ behave ☊
The children always behave for their father. ☊ behave ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
the behaviour of dolphins/chromosomes ☊ behaviour ☊
to study learned behaviours ☊ behaviour ☊
behind (with sth): She's fallen behind with the payments. ☊ behind ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe how, what, etc...: I can't believe how much better I feel. ☊ believe ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
it is believed (that)...: It is believed that the couple have left the country. ☊ believe ☊
believe sb/sth to be, have, etc. sth: The vases are believed to be worth over $20 000 each. ☊ believe ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
The dancers wore bells on their ankles. ☊ bell ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
Where do these plates belong (= where are they kept)? ☊ belong ☊
Are you sure these documents belong together? ☊ belong ☊
I don't feel as if I belong here. ☊ belong ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
I could still see the airport buildings far below. ☊ below ☊
The passengers who felt seasick stayed below (= on a lower deck ). ☊ below ☊
bend sth: Glass and water both bend light. ☊ bend ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned. ☊ benefit ☊
He couldn't see the benefit of arguing any longer. ☊ benefit ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
We should spend the money on something that will benefit everyone. ☊ benefit ☊
Most crime victims benefit greatly by talking about their experiences. ☊ benefit ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
He wrote his best songs before he was 25. ☊ best ☊
They've been best friends (= closest friends) since they were children. ☊ best ☊
What's the best way to cook steak? ☊ best ☊
Which one do you like best? ☊ best ☊
The beaches are beautiful, but, best of all, there are very few tourists. ☊ best ☊
We all want the best for our children. ☊ best ☊
They're all good players, but she's the best of all. ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
I don't really feel at my best today. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
bet (that)...: I bet (that) we're too late. ☊ bet ☊
bet sb (that)...: I'll bet you (that) he knows all about it. ☊ bet ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
You'll feel all the better for a good night's sleep. ☊ better ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
What's the betting that he gets his own way? ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
The betting is that he'll get his own way. ☊ what's the betting...?, the betting is that... ☊
Q comes between P and R in the English alphabet. ☊ 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 ☊
Don't eat between meals. ☊ between ☊
The temperature remained between 25 ° C and 30 ° C all week. ☊ between ☊
There's a lot of bad feeling between them. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
The handle was just beyond my reach. ☊ beyond ☊
bid (against sb): We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us. ☊ bid ☊
At the auction (= a public sale where things are sold to the person who offers the most), the highest bid for the picture was £200. ☊ bid ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
The news came as a big blow. ☊ big ☊
the Education Reform Bill ☊ bill ☊
The bills are piling up (= there are more and more that have still not been paid). ☊ bill ☊
Let's ask for the bill. ☊ bill ☊
Worldwide sales reached 2.5 billion. ☊ billion ☊
a rubbish bin ☊ bin ☊
a degree in biology ☊ biology ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
John was present at the birth of both his children. ☊ birth ☊
a woman of noble birth ☊ birth ☊
It was the study of history that gave birth to the social sciences. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ bit ☊
The school play was a huge success—the audience roared with laughter at all the funny bits. ☊ bit ☊
I can lend you fifty pounds, if you want. That should help a bit. ☊ bit ☊
Most European spiders don't bite. ☊ bite ☊
bite sb: We were badly bitten by mosquitoes. ☊ bite ☊
Does your dog bite? ☊ bite ☊
Come here! I won't bite! (= you don't need to be afraid) ☊ bite ☊
bite into/through sth: She bit into a ripe juicy pear. ☊ bite ☊
bite sb/sth: She was bitten by the family dog. ☊ bite ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ bite ☊
bite off sth/sth off: He bit off a large chunk of bread/He bit a large chunk of bread off. ☊ bite ☊
Dog bites can get infected. ☊ bite ☊
a mosquito/snake bite ☊ bite ☊
She took a couple of bites of the sandwich. ☊ bite ☊
He didn't eat a bite of his dinner (= he ate nothing). ☊ bite ☊
The dog gave me a playful bite. ☊ 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 ☊
She is very bitter about losing her job. ☊ bitter ☊
to weep/shed bitter tears ☊ bitter ☊
Losing the match was a bitter disappointment for the team. ☊ bitter ☊
I've learnt from bitter experience not to trust what he says. ☊ bitter ☊
Black coffee leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. ☊ bitter ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
She wept bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
They complained bitterly. ☊ bitterly ☊
bitterly disappointed/ashamed ☊ bitterly ☊
Two black coffees, please. ☊ black ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
If you can't answer the question, leave a blank. ☊ blank ☊
Doctors think he will go blind. ☊ blind ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of flats ☊ block ☊
a chopping block (= for cutting food on) ☊ block ☊
One of the guards moved to block her path. ☊ block ☊
An ugly new building blocked the view from the window. ☊ block ☊
His way was blocked by two large bouncers. ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
a small, blond boy ☊ blonde ☊
Blood was pouring out of a cut on her head. ☊ blood ☊
the blood supply to the brain ☊ blood ☊
The ship was blown onto the rocks. ☊ blow ☊
blow sth + adj.: The wind blew the door shut. ☊ blow ☊
The policeman asked me to blow into the breathalyser. ☊ blow ☊
The tyres on my bike need blowing up. ☊ blow sth up ☊
A police officer was killed when his car blew up. ☊ blow up ☊
He landed a blow on Hill's nose. ☊ blow ☊
The new cuts will be seen as a crippling blow for people on low incomes. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
a blue shirt ☊ blue ☊
members of the board ☊ board ☊
discussions at board level ☊ board ☊
the Board of Education (= a group of elected officials who are in charge of all the public schools in a particular area) ☊ board ☊
a blackboard ☊ board ☊
The exam results went up on the board. ☊ board ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
board sth: The ship was boarded by customs officials. ☊ board ☊
a fishing boat ☊ boat ☊
recognized professional bodies such as the Law Association ☊ body ☊
A large body of people will be affected by the tax cuts. ☊ body ☊
The protesters marched in a body (= all together) to the White House. ☊ body ☊
parts of the body ☊ body ☊
+ adj.: She left the gas on by mistake and the pan boiled dry (= the water boiled until there was none left). ☊ boil ☊
boil sth: boiled carrots/cabbage ☊ boil ☊
This fish has a lot of bones in it. ☊ bone ☊
She had a beautiful face with very good bone structure. ☊ bone ☊
a book of stamps/tickets/matches ☊ book ☊
book sth: She booked a flight to Chicago. ☊ book ☊
I'd like to book a table for two for 8 o'clock tonight. ☊ book ☊
cowboy boots ☊ boot ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
a pillowcase with a lace border ☊ border ☊
bore sb with sth: Has he been boring you with his stories about his trip? ☊ bore ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
borrow sth from sb/sth: Members can borrow up to ten books from the library at any one time. ☊ borrow ☊
Hospital bosses protested at the decision. ☊ boss ☊
Both women were French. ☊ both ☊
Both the women were French. ☊ both ☊
Both of the women were French. ☊ both ☊
I talked to the women. Both of them were French/They were both French. ☊ both ☊
I liked them both. ☊ both ☊
We were both tired. ☊ both ☊
Both of us were tired. ☊ both ☊
We have both seen the movie. ☊ both ☊
I have two sisters. Both of them live in London/They both live in London. ☊ both ☊
Both (my) sisters live in London. ☊ both ☊
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 ☊
If that's all the thanks I get, I won't bother in future! ☊ bother ☊
bother sb with sth: I don't want to bother her with my problems at the moment. ☊ bother ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
All this has happened because you couldn't be bothered to give me the message. ☊ can't be bothered (to do sth) ☊
He drank a whole bottle of wine. ☊ bottle ☊
a battle between the teams at the bottom of the league ☊ bottom ☊
You have to be prepared to start at the bottom and work your way up. ☊ bottom ☊
I feel safe as long as I can touch the bottom. ☊ bottom ☊
the bottom step (of a flight of stairs) ☊ bottom ☊
a salad/fruit/sugar, etc. bowl ☊ bowl ☊
a washing-up bowl ☊ bowl ☊
She kept all the letters in a box. ☊ box ☊
cardboard boxes ☊ box ☊
a little/small/young boy ☊ boy ☊
I used to play here as a boy. ☊ boy ☊
The older boys at school used to tease him. ☊ boy ☊
Now she's a teenager, she's starting to be interested in boys. ☊ boy ☊
Be a good boy and get me my coat. ☊ boy ☊
They have two boys and a girl. ☊ boy ☊
It doesn't take much brain to work out that both stories can't be true. ☊ brain ☊
Teachers spotted that he had a good brain at an early age. ☊ brain ☊
You need brains as well as brawn (= intelligence as well as strength) to do this job. ☊ brain ☊
She climbed the tree and hid in the branches. ☊ branch ☊
brave men and women ☊ brave ☊
Be brave! ☊ brave ☊
I wasn't brave enough to tell her what I thought of her. ☊ brave ☊
a brave decision ☊ brave ☊
She died after a brave fight against cancer. ☊ brave ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
The movie broke all box-office records. ☊ break ☊
All the windows broke with the force of the blast. ☊ break ☊
The bag broke under the weight of the bottles inside it. ☊ break ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
Sentences can be broken up into clauses. ☊ break sth up ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
Negotiations between the two sides have broken down. ☊ break down ☊
Fighting had broken out between rival groups of fans. ☊ break out ☊
a coffee/lunch/tea break ☊ break ☊
She worked all day without a break. ☊ break ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear. ☊ breathing ☊
The rabbits are bred for their long coats. ☊ 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 ☊
We crossed the bridge over the river Windrush. ☊ bridge ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
a bright room ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
Thanks. You've been brilliant (= very helpful). ☊ brilliant ☊
The revolution brought many changes. ☊ bring ☊
We aim to bring down prices on all our computers. ☊ bring sth down ☊
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 ☊
He is tall, broad and muscular. ☊ broad ☊
Most of the programmes are broadcast in English. ☊ broadcast ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
a paintbrush ☊ brush ☊
a hairbrush ☊ brush ☊
brush strokes (= the marks left by a brush when painting) ☊ brush ☊
a dustpan and brush ☊ brush ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
budget cuts ☊ budget ☊
build (sth): They have permission to build 200 new houses. ☊ build ☊
All the pressure built up and he was off work for weeks with stress. ☊ build up (to sth) ☊
tall/old/historic buildings ☊ building ☊
a bunch of keys ☊ bunch ☊
Some people burn calories (= use food to produce energy) faster than others. ☊ burn ☊
By nightfall the whole city was burning. ☊ burn ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
All his belongings were burnt in the fire. ☊ burn ☊
Shells were bursting (= exploding) all around us. ☊ burst ☊
He felt he would burst with anger and shame. ☊ burst ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
bury sb/sth + adj.: The miners were buried alive when the tunnel collapsed. ☊ bury ☊
a rose bush ☊ bush ☊
holly bushes ☊ bush ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
buy sb sth: He bought me a new coat. ☊ buy ☊
buy sth for sb: He bought a new coat for me. ☊ buy ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
Switch it on by pressing this button. ☊ by ☊
The coroner's verdict was 'death by misadventure'. ☊ by ☊
Pick it up by the handle! ☊ by ☊
They're improving day by day. ☊ by ☊
The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet. ☊ by ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
a cabinet meeting ☊ cabinet ☊
a cabinet minister ☊ cabinet ☊
the shadow Cabinet (= the most important members of the opposition party) ☊ cabinet ☊
overhead/underground cables ☊ cable ☊
a 10 000 volt cable ☊ cable ☊
fibre-optic cable ☊ cable ☊
a birthday cake ☊ cake ☊
a cake tin (= for cooking a cake in) ☊ cake ☊
a cake pan ☊ cake ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate that...: Conservationists calculate that hundreds of species could be lost in this area. ☊ calculate ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: It is impossible to calculate what influence he had on her life. ☊ calculate ☊
Cathy did a rough calculation. ☊ calculation ☊
The doctor has been called to an urgent case. ☊ call ☊
call sb/sth: I called the office to tell them I'd be late. ☊ call ☊
call (sth) out: He called out a warning from the kitchen. ☊ call ☊
call sth: Did somebody call my name? ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
I'm waiting for someone to call me back with a price. ☊ call back, call sb back ☊
They have called off their engagement (= decided not to get married). ☊ call sth off ☊
It is important to keep calm in an emergency. ☊ calm ☊
The police appealed for calm. ☊ calm ☊
The trial was held in camera. ☊ in camera ☊
Are you prepared to tell your story on camera? ☊ on camera ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
They go camping in France every year. ☊ camp ☊
the campaign for parliamentary reform ☊ campaign ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
an advertising campaign ☊ campaign ☊
Do you go camping? ☊ camping ☊
a camping trip ☊ camping ☊
camping equipment ☊ camping ☊
He couldn't answer the question. ☊ can ☊
I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can. ☊ can ☊
She could feel a lump in her breast. ☊ can ☊
He can't have slept through all that noise. ☊ can ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
All flights have been cancelled because of bad weather. ☊ cancel ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
Most skin cancers are completely curable. ☊ cancer ☊
Candidates are allowed to use dictionaries in this examination. ☊ candidate ☊
I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. ☊ capable ☊
Cairo is the capital of Egypt. ☊ capital ☊
Captain Lance Price ☊ captain ☊
She was captain of the hockey team at school. ☊ captain ☊
capture sb: Allied troops captured over 300 enemy soldiers. ☊ capture ☊
capture sth: The animals are captured in nets and sold to local zoos. ☊ capture ☊
'How did you come?' 'By car.' ☊ car ☊
I put the meal on (= paid for it using) my card. ☊ card ☊
a cardboard box ☊ cardboard ☊
a novel with superficial cardboard characters ☊ cardboard ☊
the provision of care for the elderly ☊ care ☊
She chose her words with care. ☊ care ☊
Great care is needed when choosing a used car. ☊ 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 ☊
That will be a good career move (= something that will help your career). ☊ career ☊
a careers adviser/officer (= a person whose job is to give people advice and information about jobs) ☊ career ☊
She started her career as an English teacher. ☊ career ☊
Be careful! ☊ careful ☊
careful to do sth: He was careful to keep out of sight. ☊ careful ☊
careful not to do sth: Be careful not to wake the baby. ☊ careful ☊
careful when/what/how, etc.: You must be careful when handling chemicals. ☊ careful ☊
Be careful what you say. ☊ careful ☊
careful of/about/with sth: Be careful of the traffic. ☊ careful ☊
Please be careful with my glasses (= Don't break them). ☊ careful ☊
I'm very careful about washing my hands before eating (= I make sure I do it). ☊ careful ☊
careful (that)...: Be careful you don't bump your head. ☊ careful ☊
a careful piece of work ☊ careful ☊
a careful examination of the facts ☊ careful ☊
After careful consideration we have decided to offer you the job. ☊ careful ☊
Please listen carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
She put the glass down carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
Drive carefully. ☊ carefully ☊
It was careless of me to leave the door open. ☊ careless ☊
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. ☊ careless ☊
a careless worker/driver ☊ careless ☊
a careless mistake/error ☊ careless ☊
She threw her coat carelessly onto the chair. ☊ carelessly ☊
grated carrot ☊ carrot ☊
a pound of carrots ☊ carrot ☊
The veins carry blood to the heart. ☊ carry ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient. ☊ carry sth out ☊
Carry on the good work! ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
carry doing sth: He carried on peeling the potatoes. ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
The most serious cases were treated at the scene of the accident. ☊ case ☊
The museum was full of stuffed animals in glass cases. ☊ case ☊
The report makes out a strong case (= gives good arguments) for spending more money on hospitals. ☊ case ☊
The company only dismisses its employees in cases of gross misconduct. ☊ case ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ case ☊
It is simply not the case that prison conditions are improving. ☊ case ☊
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case. ☊ (just) in case (...) ☊
The museum needs to find ways of raising cash. ☊ cash ☊
Local schools have been starved of cash for a number of years. ☊ cash ☊
the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) ☊ cast ☊
catch (in/on sth): Her dress caught on a nail. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth (in/on sth): He caught his thumb in the door. ☊ catch ☊
catch sth from sb: I think I must have caught this cold from you. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb doing sth: I caught her smoking in the bathroom. ☊ catch ☊
catch sb + adv./prep.: He was caught with bomb-making equipment in his home. ☊ catch ☊
How many fish did you catch? ☊ catch ☊
She managed to catch the keys as they fell. ☊ catch ☊
The roof was leaking and I had to use a bucket to catch the drips. ☊ catch ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
The food was excellent—I had no cause for complaint. ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
a large room with a high ceiling ☊ ceiling ☊
The walls and ceiling were painted white. ☊ ceiling ☊
The service was a celebration of his life (= praised what he had done in his life). ☊ celebration ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
major urban/industrial centres ☊ centre ☊
Small towns in South India serve as economic and cultural centres for the surrounding villages. ☊ centre ☊
a long table in the centre of the room ☊ centre ☊
chocolates with soft centres ☊ centre ☊
eighteenth-century writers ☊ century ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain to do sth: She looks certain to win an Oscar. ☊ certain ☊
For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. ☊ certain ☊
I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner. ☊ certain ☊
'Do you think all this money will change your life?' 'Certainly not.' ☊ certainly ☊
a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (= a British qualification for teachers) ☊ certificate ☊
to set in motion a chain of events ☊ chain ☊
a chain of command (= a system in an organization by which instructions are passed from one person to another) ☊ 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 ☊
a table and chairs ☊ chair ☊
The chairman of the company presented the annual report. ☊ chairman ☊
Schools must meet the challenge of new technology (= deal with it successfully). ☊ challenge ☊
The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court. ☊ challenge ☊
The members left the council chamber. ☊ chamber ☊
The operation has a fifty-fifty chance of success. ☊ chance ☊
an outside chance (= a very small one) ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
It was pure chance that we were both there. ☊ chance ☊
We'll plan everything very carefully and leave nothing to chance. ☊ chance ☊
change out of sth: You need to change out of those wet things. ☊ change ☊
change sth: At half-time the teams change ends. ☊ change ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
Computers have changed the way people work. ☊ change ☊
change (from A) to/into B: The lights changed from red to green. ☊ change ☊
You've changed all the furniture around. ☊ change sth around/round ☊
Let's get away for the weekend. A change of scene (= time in a different place) will do you good. ☊ change ☊
Can you just listen for a change? ☊ change ☊
Complaints must be made through the proper channels. ☊ channel ☊
The company has worldwide distribution channels. ☊ channel ☊
Steps are being taken to implement a ceasefire through diplomatic channels. ☊ channel ☊
terrestrial/satellite channels ☊ channel ☊
Have you read the chapter on the legal system? ☊ chapter ☊
Clint Eastwood's character is the most sympathetic in the movie. ☊ character ☊
character traits/defects ☊ character ☊
The book gives a fascinating insight into Mrs Obama's character. ☊ character ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
Adventure camps are considered to be character-building (= meant to improve sb's strong qualities). ☊ character ☊
The modern hotels here have no real character. ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
Personal characteristics, such as age and sex are taken into account. ☊ characteristic ☊
They left the au pair in charge of the children for a week. ☊ charge ☊
He took charge of the farm after his father's death. ☊ charge ☊
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 ☊
a charge of theft/rape/attempted murder ☊ charge ☊
She rejected the charge that the story was untrue. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth up: The shaver can be charged up and used when travelling. ☊ charge ☊
The children charged down the stairs. ☊ charge ☊
He came charging into my room and demanded to know what was going on. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth at sth: Calls are charged at 36p per minute. ☊ charge ☊
charge sth to sth: They charge the calls to their credit-card account. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
Most of the runners in the London Marathon are raising money for charity. ☊ charity ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
This particular fish chases off any other fish that enters its territory. ☊ chase sb/sth away, off, out, etc. ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
a high-speed car chase ☊ chase ☊
Personal computers are cheap and getting cheaper. ☊ cheap ☊
Cycling is a cheap way to get around. ☊ cheap ☊
Calls cost 36p a minute cheap rate. ☊ cheap ☊
We found a cheap and cheerful cafe (= one that is simple and charges low prices but is pleasant). ☊ cheap ☊
I'm sure I could buy this more cheaply somewhere else. ☊ cheaply ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
He cheated his way into the job. ☊ cheat ☊
You're not allowed to look at the answers—that's cheating. ☊ cheat ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
check (that)...: Go and check (that) I've locked the windows. ☊ check ☊
Check the container for cracks or leaks. ☊ check ☊
Customs officers have the right to check all luggage going through customs. ☊ check ☊
I'll just go and check on the children. ☊ check on sb/sth ☊
We checked through the photographs to make sure there were none missing. ☊ check over/through sth ☊
The police ran a check on the registration number of the car. ☊ check ☊
The drugs were found in their car during a routine check by police. ☊ check ☊
I'll just have a quick check to see if the letter's arrived yet. ☊ check ☊
It is vital to keep a check on your speed (= look at it regularly in order to control it). ☊ check ☊
He kissed her on both cheeks. ☊ cheek ☊
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy. ☊ cheerful ☊
You're in a cheerful mood. ☊ 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 ☊
You can obtain the product from all good chemists. ☊ chemist ☊
a degree in chemistry ☊ chemistry ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
chew (at/on/through sth): After the operation you may find it difficult to chew and swallow. ☊ chew ☊
He is always chewing gum. ☊ chew ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
In this business, you have to learn to take criticism on the chin. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
chop sth (up) (into sth): Chop the carrots up into small pieces. ☊ chop ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
Anne Boleyn had her head chopped off. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
church services ☊ church ☊
the Free Churches ☊ church ☊
Cut out two circles of paper. ☊ circle ☊
a circle of trees/chairs ☊ circle ☊
The children stood in a circle. ☊ circle ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the boy's death. ☊ circumstance ☊
She never discovered the true circumstances of her birth. ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
family/domestic/personal circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
British citizens living in other parts of the European Union ☊ citizen ☊
Manchester City Football Club ☊ city ☊
civil unrest (= that is caused by groups of people within a country) ☊ civil ☊
claim sth: He's not entitled to claim unemployment benefit. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth from sth: She claimed damages from the company for the injury she had suffered. ☊ claim ☊
claim (on sth) (for sth): You can claim on your insurance for that coat you left on the train. ☊ claim ☊
claim (that)...: He claims (that) he was not given a fair hearing. ☊ claim ☊
claim (sb/sth) to be/do sth: I don't claim to be an expert. ☊ claim ☊
claim sth: Scientists are claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
to put in a claim for an allowance ☊ claim ☊
a claim for £2 000 ☊ claim ☊
Make sure your claims for expenses are submitted by the end of the month. ☊ claim ☊
a three per cent pay claim ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
She has more claim to the book's success than anybody (= she deserves to be praised for it). ☊ claim ☊
The singer has denied the magazine's claim that she is leaving the band. ☊ claim ☊
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians ☊ claim ☊
Give him a clap! (= to praise sb at the end of a performance) ☊ clap ☊
She has class all right—she looks like a model. ☊ class ☊
different classes of drugs ☊ class ☊
As a jazz singer she's in a class of her own (= better than most others). ☊ class ☊
the working/middle/upper class ☊ class ☊
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. ☊ class ☊
the professional classes ☊ class ☊
differences of class, race or gender ☊ class ☊
The whole class was/were told to stay behind after school. ☊ class ☊
She displayed the classic symptoms of depression. ☊ classic ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family. ☊ clean ☊
We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it? ☊ clean ☊
Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel. ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
Are these instructions clear enough? ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
His height gives him a clear advantage. ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
The boy's lungs cleared and he began to breathe more easily. ☊ clear ☊
The streets had been cleared of snow. ☊ clear ☊
clear B (from/off A): Clear all those papers off the desk. ☊ clear ☊
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. ☊ clear ☊
We cleared out all our old clothes. ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The cameras clicked away. ☊ click ☊
The corporal clicked his heels. ☊ click ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
The door closed with a click. ☊ click ☊
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their clients. ☊ client ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
The dollar has been climbing all week. ☊ climb ☊
The sun climbed higher in the sky. ☊ climb ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
The boys climbed over the wall. ☊ climb ☊
to climb a mountain/hill/tree/wall ☊ climb ☊
She climbed up the stairs. ☊ climb ☊
As they climbed higher, the air became cooler. ☊ climb ☊
the clock face (= the front part of a clock with the numbers on) ☊ clock ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
His feeling for her was close to hatred. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
the high cost of food and clothing ☊ clothing ☊
a jazz club ☊ club ☊
the club scene in Newcastle ☊ club ☊
a golf/tennis, etc. club ☊ club ☊
a chess/film/movie, etc. club ☊ club ☊
to join/belong to a club ☊ club ☊
The club has/have voted to admit new members. ☊ club ☊
We had lunch at the golf club. ☊ club ☊
the club bar ☊ club ☊
Manchester United Football Club ☊ club ☊
We coasted along the country lanes. ☊ coast ☊
Our horse coasted home (= won easily) by three lengths. ☊ coast ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
to put on/take off your coat ☊ coat ☊
decaffeinated/instant coffee ☊ coffee ☊
ground/real coffee ☊ coffee ☊
a jar of coffee ☊ coffee ☊
a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees ☊ coffee ☊
coffee ice cream ☊ coffee ☊
black/white coffee (= without/with milk) ☊ coffee ☊
Tea or coffee? ☊ coffee ☊
I'll just make the coffee. ☊ coffee ☊
Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). ☊ coffee ☊
Two strong black coffees, please. ☊ coffee ☊
to give sb a cold look/stare/welcome ☊ cold ☊
Her manner was cold and distant. ☊ cold ☊
to feel/look cold ☊ cold ☊
I've got a cold. ☊ cold ☊
a bad/heavy/slight cold ☊ cold ☊
to catch a cold ☊ cold ☊
Don't stand outside in the cold. ☊ cold ☊
She doesn't seem to feel the cold. ☊ cold ☊
You'll catch your death of cold (= used to warn sb they could become ill if they do not keep warm in cold weather). ☊ cold ☊
Talks between management and unions have collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
All opposition to the plan has collapsed. ☊ collapse ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
The peace talks were on the verge of collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
collect (for sth): We're collecting for local charities. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth (for sth): We collected over £300 for the appeal. ☊ collect ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth: We seem to have collected an enormous number of boxes (= without intending to). ☊ collect ☊
That guitar's been sitting collecting dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ collect ☊
collect sth from sb/sth: Samples were collected from over 200 patients. ☊ collect ☊
The painting comes from his private collection. ☊ collection ☊
a college of further education (= providing education and training for people over 16) ☊ college ☊
a secretarial college ☊ college ☊
the Royal College of Art ☊ college ☊
Carleton College ☊ college ☊
a private college ☊ college ☊
She's away at college in California. ☊ 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 ☊
coloured lights ☊ coloured ☊
The temple is supported by marble columns. ☊ column ☊
Their divorce filled a lot of column inches in the national papers (= got a lot of attention). ☊ column ☊
combine sth: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ combine ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
She came second (= received the second highest score) in the exam. ☊ come ☊
The trees are coming into leaf. ☊ come ☊
The handle came loose. ☊ come ☊
come to do sth: This design came to be known as the Oriental style. ☊ come ☊
The high point of the concert came during the drum solo. ☊ come ☊
come as sth: Her death came as a terrible shock to us. ☊ come ☊
The children came running into the room. ☊ come ☊
The CD comes complete with all the words of the songs. ☊ come ☊
Thanks for coming (= to my house, party, etc.). ☊ come ☊
come (to sth) (with sb): Are you coming to the club with us tonight? ☊ come ☊
His performance didn't really come up to his usual high standard. ☊ come up to sth ☊
I'm afraid something urgent has come up. ☊ come up ☊
The question is bound to come up at the meeting. ☊ come up ☊
The full story came out at the trial. ☊ come out ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
He comes from a family of actors. ☊ come from sth ☊
I came across children sleeping under bridges. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
The hotel offers a high standard of comfort and service. ☊ comfort ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
comfort food (= food that makes you feel better) ☊ comfort ☊
The children have been a great comfort to me through all of this. ☊ comfort ☊
The hotel has all modern comforts/every modern comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
I never feel very comfortable in her presence. ☊ comfortable ☊
Are you comfortable? ☊ comfortable ☊
Please make yourself comfortable while I get some coffee. ☊ comfortable ☊
The patient is comfortable (= not in pain) after his operation. ☊ comfortable ☊
a warm comfortable house ☊ comfortable ☊
All the rooms were comfortably furnished. ☊ comfortably ☊
You should be able to live comfortably on your allowance. ☊ comfortably ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
For the first time in years, she felt in command of her life. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
I don't feel I can comment on their decision. ☊ comment ☊
We were just commenting on how well you look. ☊ comment ☊
comment that...: A spokesperson commented that levels of carbon dioxide were very high. ☊ comment ☊
+ speech: 'Not his best performance,' she commented to the woman sitting next to her. ☊ comment ☊
She is developing the commercial side of the organization. ☊ commercial ☊
the first commercial flights across the Atlantic ☊ commercial ☊
You get a 10% commission on everything you sell. ☊ commission ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
commission sb to do sth: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem. ☊ commission ☊
commission sth: Publishers have commissioned a French translation of the book. ☊ commission ☊
The survey on consumer taste was commissioned by local stores. ☊ commission ☊
commit sb/yourself (to sth/to doing sth): The President is committed to reforming health care. ☊ commit ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
commit sb/yourself to do sth: Both sides committed themselves to settle the dispute peacefully. ☊ commit ☊
Most crimes are committed by young men. ☊ commit ☊
commitment (to sb/sth): She doesn't want to make a big emotional commitment to Steve at the moment. ☊ commitment ☊
the government's commitment to public services ☊ commitment ☊
commitment to do/doing sth: The company's commitment to providing quality at a reasonable price has been vital to its success. ☊ commitment ☊
A career as an actor requires one hundred per cent commitment. ☊ commitment ☊
He's busy for the next month with filming commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
Women very often have to juggle work with their family commitments. ☊ commitment ☊
basic features which are common to all human languages ☊ common ☊
This decision was taken for the common good (= the advantage of everyone). ☊ common ☊
It's only common decency to let her know what's happening (= people would expect it). ☊ common ☊
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate how/what, etc...: They failed to communicate what was happening and why. ☊ communicate ☊
communicate with sb/sth: Dolphins use sound to communicate with each other. ☊ communicate ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Doctors do not always have good communication skills. ☊ communication ☊
The new airport will improve communications between the islands. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
the international community (= the countries of the world as a group) ☊ community ☊
good community relations with the police ☊ community ☊
We compared the two reports carefully. ☊ compare ☊
compare A with/to B: We carefully compared the first report with the second. ☊ compare ☊
Standards in health care have improved enormously compared to 40 years ago. ☊ compare ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
The critics compared his work to that of Martin Amis. ☊ compare ☊
Comparison with other oil-producing countries is extremely interesting. ☊ comparison ☊
comparison of A and B: a comparison of the rail systems in Britain and France ☊ comparison ☊
The tallest buildings in London are small in comparison with New York's skyscrapers. ☊ by/in comparison (with sb/sth) ☊
compete (with/against sb) (for sth): Several companies are competing for the contract. ☊ compete ☊
We can't compete with them on price. ☊ compete ☊
Young children will usually compete for their mother's attention. ☊ compete ☊
Small traders cannot compete in the face of cheap foreign imports. ☊ compete ☊
compete to do sth: There are too many magazines competing to attract readers. ☊ compete ☊
There is now intense competition between schools to attract students. ☊ competition ☊
We are in competition with four other companies for the contract. ☊ competition ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
competitive games/sports ☊ competitive ☊
Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market. ☊ competitive ☊
a shop selling clothes at competitive prices (= as low as any other shop) ☊ competitive ☊
We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies. ☊ competitive ☊
to gain a competitive advantage over rival companies ☊ competitive ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
We received a number of complaints from customers about the lack of parking facilities. ☊ complaint ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
I felt a complete idiot. ☊ complete ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
the complete works of Tolstoy ☊ complete ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
2 000 shoppers completed our questionnaire. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
the complex structure of the human brain ☊ complex ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
The instructions look very complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
The story is extremely complicated. ☊ complicated ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
a personal computer ☊ computer ☊
concentrate (on sth/on doing sth): I can't concentrate with all that noise going on. ☊ concentrate ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
He can't grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. ☊ concept ☊
The story concerns the prince's efforts to rescue Pamina. ☊ concern ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
The loss was a tragedy for all concerned (= all those affected by it). ☊ concern ☊
The individuals concerned have some explaining to do. ☊ concern ☊
Please pay attention because this information concerns all of you. ☊ concern ☊
parents' concern for their children ☊ concern ☊
I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
concern (that...): There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
They were more concerned with how the other women had dressed than with what the speaker was saying. ☊ concerned ☊
He asked several questions concerning the future of the company. ☊ concerning ☊
All cases concerning children are dealt with in a special children's court. ☊ concerning ☊
conclude (that)...: The report concluded (that) the cheapest option was to close the laboratory. ☊ conclude ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
conclude by doing sth: He concluded by wishing everyone a safe trip home. ☊ conclude ☊
We can safely draw some conclusions from our discussion. ☊ conclusion ☊
In conclusion (= finally), I would like to thank... ☊ conclusion ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
the terms and conditions of employment ☊ condition ☊
The offer is subject to certain conditions. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
a strike to improve pay and conditions ☊ condition ☊
The plants grow best in cool, damp conditions. ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner. ☊ conduct ☊
improving standards of training and professional conduct ☊ conduct ☊
The hotel is used for exhibitions, conferences and social events. ☊ conference ☊
delegates to the Labour Party's annual conference ☊ conference ☊
Ministers from all four countries involved will meet at the conference table this week. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
He answered the questions with confidence. ☊ confidence ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
The players all have confidence in their manager. ☊ confidence ☊
The new contracts have undermined the confidence of employees. ☊ confidence ☊
The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. ☊ confident ☊
confident of sth/doing sth: The team feels confident of winning. ☊ confident ☊
Carla smiled confidently at the cameras. ☊ confidently ☊
Keep the dog confined in a suitable travelling cage. ☊ confine ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
The walk in the mountains confirmed his fear of heights. ☊ confirm ☊
A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region. ☊ conflict ☊
The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty. ☊ conflict ☊
conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties ☊ conflict ☊
Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims. ☊ conflict ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
They confused me with conflicting accounts of what happened. ☊ confuse ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
I'm confused—say all that again. ☊ confused ☊
The children gave a confused account of what had happened. ☊ confused ☊
The instructions on the box are very confusing. ☊ confusing ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
To avoid confusion, please write the children's names clearly on all their school clothes. ☊ confusion ☊
confusion between letters of the alphabet like 'o' or 'a' ☊ confusion ☊
He looked at me in confusion and did not answer the question. ☊ confusion ☊
Sacha felt confusion sweeping over her as she read the letter. ☊ confusion ☊
Fighting had broken out and all was chaos and confusion. ☊ confusion ☊
to offer/send your congratulations to sb ☊ congratulation ☊
an international congress of trades unions ☊ congress ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
The towns are connected by train and bus services. ☊ connect ☊
The rooms on this floor connect. ☊ connect ☊
market prices and other connected matters ☊ connected ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
Her style of dress was never conservative. ☊ conservative ☊
consider sth: She considered her options. ☊ consider ☊
Let us consider the facts. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering an appeal. ☊ consider ☊
a carefully considered response ☊ consider ☊
consider doing sth: We're considering buying a new car. ☊ consider ☊
consider how/what, etc...: We need to consider how the law might be reformed. ☊ consider ☊
He was considering what to do next. ☊ consider ☊
These workers are considered (as) a high-risk group. ☊ consider ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person. ☊ considerably ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
The proposals are currently under consideration (= being discussed). ☊ consideration ☊
a consideration of the legal issues involved ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
They showed no consideration whatsoever for my feelings. ☊ consideration ☊
Journalists stayed away from the funeral out of consideration for the bereaved family. ☊ consideration ☊
consist doing sth: Most of the fieldwork consisted of making tape recordings. ☊ consist of sb/sth ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
construct sth: When was the bridge constructed? ☊ construct ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
consumer demand/choice/rights ☊ consumer ☊
providers and consumers of public services ☊ consumer ☊
Tax cuts will boost consumer confidence after the recession. ☊ consumer ☊
social/personal contacts ☊ contact ☊
The company has maintained trade contacts with India. ☊ contact ☊
His fingers were briefly in contact with the ball. ☊ contact ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
I'll give you my contact details (= telephone number, email address, etc.). ☊ contact ☊
I've been trying to contact you all day. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
He tipped the contents of the bag onto the table. ☊ content ☊
food with a high fat content ☊ content ☊
This speech needs to be set in the context of Britain in the 1960s. ☊ context ☊
His decision can only be understood in context. ☊ context ☊
Such databases are being used in a wide range of contexts. ☊ context ☊
You should be able to guess the meaning of the word from the context. ☊ context ☊
This quotation has been taken out of context (= repeated without giving the circumstances in which it was said). ☊ context ☊
continue doing sth: The rain continued falling all afternoon. ☊ continue ☊
continue to do sth: He continued to ignore everything I was saying. ☊ continue ☊
The story continues in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
continue sth: The story will be continued in our next issue. ☊ continue ☊
Stop smoking and you will see a continuous improvement in your health. ☊ continuous ☊
contract with sb: to enter into/make/sign a contract with the supplier ☊ contract ☊
contract between A and B: These clauses form part of the contract between buyer and seller. ☊ contract ☊
contract for sth: a contract for the supply of vehicles ☊ contract ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
contrast (between A and B): There is an obvious contrast between the cultures of East and West. ☊ contrast ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
contrast (in sth): A wool jacket complements the silk trousers and provides an interesting contrast in texture. ☊ contrast ☊
contribute to sth: Immigrants have contributed to British culture in many ways. ☊ contribute ☊
All contributions will be gratefully received. ☊ contribution ☊
All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. ☊ contribution ☊
the controls of an aircraft ☊ control ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, the flight to Rome has been cancelled. ☊ control ☊
The coach made the team work hard on ball control (= in a ball game). ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
In spite of all her family problems, she's really in control. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
The children are completely out of control since their father left. ☊ be/get/run/etc. out of control ☊
Don't worry—everything's under control! ☊ be under control ☊
control sth: He was finding it difficult to control his feelings. ☊ control ☊
Many biological processes are controlled by hormones. ☊ control ☊
Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. ☊ convenient ☊
A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. ☊ convenient ☊
Convention demands that a club member should resign in such a situation. ☊ convention ☊
conventional methods/approaches ☊ conventional ☊
It's not a hotel, in the conventional sense, but rather a whole village turned into a hotel. ☊ conventional ☊
He felt a sudden alarm at the turn the conversation was taking. ☊ conversation ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
The experience convinced him that Europe was on the brink of a revolution. ☊ convince ☊
cook sth: What's the best way to cook trout? ☊ cook ☊
My husband does all the cooking. ☊ cooking ☊
He has a cool head (= he stays calm in an emergency). ☊ cool ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
I will send you a copy of the report. ☊ copy ☊
They copied the designs from those on Greek vases. ☊ copy ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
Their tactics have been copied by other terrorist organizations. ☊ copy ☊
The standards of housing and education are often lower in the older urban cores (= the centres of towns or cities). ☊ core ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
The car was taking the corners too fast. ☊ corner ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
a corner table/seat/cupboard ☊ corner ☊
the correct answer ☊ correct ☊
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? ☊ correct ☊
Their eyesight can be corrected in just a few minutes by the use of a laser. ☊ correct ☊
I spent all evening correcting essays. ☊ correct ☊
the high/low cost of housing ☊ cost ☊
A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000. ☊ cost ☊
to cut/reduce 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 ☊
She saved him from the fire but at the cost of her own life (= she died). ☊ cost ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
All these reforms will cost money (= be expensive). ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
cotton fields/plants ☊ cotton ☊
The sheets are 100% pure cotton. ☊ cotton ☊
My cold's better, but I can't seem to shake off this cough. ☊ cough ☊
'Have some more cake.' 'Oh, I couldn't, thank you (= I'm too full).' ☊ could ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
count sth (up): The diet is based on counting calories. ☊ count ☊
European countries ☊ country ☊
leading industrial countries ☊ country ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
They have the support of most of the country. ☊ country ☊
The rich benefited from the reforms, not the country as a whole. ☊ country ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
the southern counties ☊ county ☊
Orange County ☊ county ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ couple ☊
married couples ☊ couple ☊
Several couples were on the dance floor. ☊ couple ☊
Do you need any more glasses? I've got a couple I can lend you. ☊ a couple ☊
Taking her courage in both hands, she opened the door and walked in. ☊ take your courage in both hands ☊
The college runs specialist language courses. ☊ course ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
'I did all I could to help.' 'Of course,' he murmured gently. ☊ of course ☊
Of course, there are other ways of doing this. ☊ of course ☊
the civil/criminal courts ☊ court ☊
During the court hearing, the prosecutor said she would seek maximum prison sentences. ☊ court ☊
The survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
The lectures covered a lot of ground (= a lot of material, subjects, etc.). ☊ cover ☊
Do the rules cover (= do they apply to) a case like this? ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth in sth: The players were soon covered in mud. ☊ cover ☊
cover sb/sth with sth: The wind blew in from the desert and covered everything with sand. ☊ cover ☊
Cover the chicken loosely with foil. ☊ cover ☊
a cushion cover ☊ cover ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
Cracks began to appear in the walls. ☊ crack ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
chefs who learned their craft in top hotels ☊ craft ☊
The tree fell with a great crash. ☊ crash ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
Files can be lost if the system suddenly crashes. ☊ crash ☊
crash sth + adj.: She stormed out of the room and crashed the door shut behind her. ☊ crash ☊
Marie says he went crazy, and smashed the room up. ☊ crazy ☊
Would you like milk or cream in your coffee? ☊ cream ☊
Scientists disagree about how the universe was created. ☊ create ☊
Create a new directory and put all your files into it. ☊ create ☊
The reorganization has created a lot of bad feeling. ☊ create ☊
They've painted it red to create a feeling of warmth. ☊ create ☊
He's a player who rarely seems to get the credit he deserves. ☊ credit ☊
I can't take all the credit for the show's success—it was a team effort. ☊ credit ☊
We did all the work and she gets all the credit! ☊ credit ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
to offer interest-free credit (= allow sb to pay later, without any extra charge) ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
The safest way to pay for mail order goods is by credit card. ☊ credit card ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
crime fiction/novels (= stories about crime) ☊ crime ☊
She's a crime writer (= she writes stories about crime). ☊ crime ☊
We provide help to families in crisis situations. ☊ crisis ☊
a critical comment/report ☊ critical ☊
The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups. ☊ criticism ☊
Ben is very sensitive, he just can't take criticism. ☊ criticism ☊
criticisms levelled at (= aimed at) journalists ☊ criticism ☊
All you ever do is criticize! ☊ criticize ☊
criticize sb/sth: The decision was criticized by environmental groups. ☊ criticize ☊
We were taught how to criticize poems. ☊ criticize ☊
Sugar is an important crop on the island. ☊ crop ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticides. ☊ crop ☊
a fall in this year's coffee crop ☊ crop ☊
We are looking forward to a bumper crop (= a very large one). ☊ crop ☊
I've put a cross on the map to show where the hotel is. ☊ 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 ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
cross (over) (from...) (to/into...): We crossed from Dover to Calais. ☊ cross ☊
The bridge crosses the River Dee. ☊ cross ☊
A look of annoyance crossed her face. ☊ cross ☊
The roads cross just outside the town. ☊ cross ☊
The straps cross over at the back and are tied at the waist. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
He left the hotel surrounded by crowds of journalists. ☊ crowd ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
topics of crucial importance ☊ crucial ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
Her father's death was a cruel blow. ☊ cruel ☊
They crush the olives with a heavy wooden press. ☊ crush ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
With a cry of 'Stop thief!' he ran after the boy. ☊ cry ☊
Her answer was greeted with cries of outrage. ☊ cry ☊
I felt a lot better after a good long cry. ☊ cry ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
The children are taught to respect different cultures. ☊ culture ☊
a coffee cup ☊ cup ☊
She drank the whole cup. ☊ cup ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
The only real cure is rest. ☊ cure ☊
He is such a curious boy, always asking questions. ☊ curious ☊
It was a curious feeling, as though we were floating on air. ☊ curious ☊
'Are you really an artist?' Sara asked curiously. ☊ curiously ☊
a curly-headed boy ☊ curly ☊
curly cabbage leaves ☊ curly ☊
All the options are currently available. ☊ currently ☊
to draw/draw back/pull back the curtains (= to open them, so that the window is no longer covered) ☊ curtain ☊
a pair of curtains ☊ curtain ☊
It's time to face the final curtain (= the end; death). ☊ curtain ☊
The driver lost control on a curve and the vehicle hit a tree. ☊ curve ☊
The ball curved through the air. ☊ curve ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: to cut prices/taxes/spending/production ☊ cut ☊
Buyers will bargain hard to cut the cost of the house they want. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth by...: His salary has been cut by ten per cent. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth (from...) (to...): Could you cut your essay from 5 000 to 3 000 words? ☊ cut ☊
This knife won't cut. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: to cut your hair/nails ☊ cut ☊
to cut the grass/lawn/hedge ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: Don't cut the string, untie the knots. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth in/into sth: He cut the loaf into thick slices. ☊ cut ☊
Now cut the tomatoes in half. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth (from sth): He cut four thick slices from the loaf. ☊ cut ☊
a bunch of cut flowers ☊ cut ☊
cut sb sth: I cut them all a piece of birthday cake. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth for sb: I cut a piece of birthday cake for them all. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth: She cut her finger on a piece of glass. ☊ cut ☊
cut yourself: He cut himself (= his face) shaving. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
I cut this article out of the newspaper. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
I've been advised to cut sugar out of my diet. ☊ cut sth out (of sth) ☊
She cut the dress out of some old material. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He's cut out a niche for himself (= found a suitable job) in journalism. ☊ cut sth out ☊
I would cut out the bit about working as a waitress. ☊ cut sth out ☊
He had his finger cut off in an accident at work. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The winner cut ten seconds off (= ran the distance ten seconds faster than) the world record. ☊ cut sth off ☊
They cut off the enemy's retreat. ☊ cut sth off ☊
The new factory cuts off our view of the hills. ☊ cut sth off ☊
Our water supply has been cut off. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
They were cut off for not paying their phone bill. ☊ cut sb/sth off ☊
If we don't sell more we'll have to cut back production. ☊ cut sth back ☊
to cut down a tree ☊ cut sth down ☊
We need to cut the article down to 1 000 words. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
The doctor told him to cut down on his drinking. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
She feels very cut off living in the country. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
He cut himself off from all human contact. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
He cut up the meat on his plate. ☊ cut sth up ☊
Your hair could do with a cut (= it is too long). ☊ cut ☊
a cut and blow-dry ☊ cut ☊
price/tax/job cuts ☊ cut ☊
They announced cuts in public spending. ☊ cut ☊
Using sharp scissors, make a small cut in the material. ☊ cut ☊
cuts and bruises on the face ☊ cut ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
the cycle of the seasons ☊ cycle ☊
They could not break the cycle of harvest failure, food shortage, price increase and misery. ☊ cycle ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
emotionally damaged children ☊ damage ☊
Find a partner and practise these new dance steps. ☊ dance ☊
He asked me to dance. ☊ dance ☊
They stayed up all night singing and dancing. ☊ dance ☊
Ruth danced all evening with Richard. ☊ dance ☊
Doctors said she is now out of danger (= not likely to die). ☊ danger ☊
'Nicky won't find out, will she?' 'Oh, no, there's no danger of that.' ☊ danger ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
They daren't ask for any more money. ☊ dare ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
dark blue/green/red, etc. ☊ dark ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
All the lights went out and we were left in the dark. ☊ dark ☊
Are the children afraid of the dark? ☊ dark ☊
demographical/historical/personal data ☊ data ☊
These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up. ☊ data ☊
data retrieval (= ways of storing or finding information on a computer) ☊ data ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
The sun was shining all day. ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
She didn't do a full day's work. ☊ day ☊
Catherine's dead body lay peacefully on the bed. ☊ dead ☊
to deal with enquiries/issues/complaints ☊ deal with sth ☊
He's good at dealing with pressure. ☊ deal with sth ☊
Her poems often deal with the subject of death. ☊ deal with sth ☊
She is used to dealing with all kinds of people in her job. ☊ deal with sb ☊
Did you cut a deal (= make one)? ☊ deal ☊
It's a deal! (= I agree to your terms) ☊ deal ☊
As athletes prepare for the Olympics, sporting organizations are looking for big sponsorship deals to pay for the trip to Sydney. ☊ deal ☊
I'm feeling a good deal better. ☊ deal ☊
a sudden/violent/peaceful, etc. death ☊ death ☊
the anniversary of his wife's death ☊ death ☊
He died a slow and painful death. ☊ death ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
a death camp (= a place where prisoners are killed, usually in a war) ☊ death ☊
the death of all my plans ☊ death ☊
the death of fascism ☊ death ☊
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 ☊
debate whether, what, etc...: The committee will debate whether to lower the age of club membership to 16. ☊ debate ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
The club is £4 million in debt. ☊ debt ☊
The smell of death and decay hung over the town. ☊ decay ☊
the decay of the old industries ☊ decay ☊
decaying inner city areas ☊ decay ☊
decide to do sth: We've decided not to go away after all. ☊ decide ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
The decisions by the management committee will affect everyone in the company. ☊ decision ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
I declare this bridge open. ☊ declare ☊
All income must be declared. ☊ declare ☊
The company reported a small decline in its profits. ☊ decline ☊
Support for the party continues to decline. ☊ decline ☊
They decorated the room with flowers and balloons. ☊ decorate ☊
decorate sth: We need to decorate the sitting room. ☊ decorate ☊
The sitting room needs decorating. ☊ decorate ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
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 ☊
a deep sense of loss ☊ deep ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
a deep cut/wound ☊ deep ☊
Feelings about the death of a parent are bound to go deep. ☊ go/run deep ☊
deeply held beliefs/convictions/views (= that sb feels very strongly) ☊ deeply ☊
sleep deeply (= in a way that makes it difficult for you to wake up) ☊ deeply ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
He defeated the champion in three sets. ☊ defeat ☊
The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks. ☊ defence ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
Further cuts in defence spending are being considered. ☊ defence ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. ☊ definite ☊
clear simple definitions ☊ definition ☊
Her job demands a high degree of skill. ☊ degree ☊
Most pop music is influenced, to a greater or lesser degree, by the blues. ☊ degree ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
delay sth: The judge will delay his verdict until he receives medical reports on the offender. ☊ delay ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
the delicate mechanisms of a clock ☊ delicate ☊
The delicate surgical operation took five hours. ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
a feeling of sheer/pure delight ☊ delight ☊
She won the game easily, to the delight of all her fans. ☊ delight ☊
deliver sth: Do you have your milk delivered? ☊ deliver ☊
the delivery of public services ☊ delivery ☊
a demand for higher pay ☊ demand ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
the demands of children/work ☊ demand ☊
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. ☊ demand ☊
She shouldn't always give in to his demands. ☊ demand ☊
to meet the demand for a product ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
Demand is exceeding supply. ☊ demand ☊
Good secretaries are always in demand. ☊ in demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
demand that...: The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. ☊ demand ☊
demand to do sth: I demand to see the manager. ☊ demand ☊
+ speech: 'Who the hell are you?' he demanded angrily. ☊ demand ☊
demonstrate how, what, etc...: His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate sb/sth to be sth: The theories were demonstrated to be false. ☊ demonstrate ☊
demonstrate (to sb) how, what, etc...: Let me demonstrate to you how it works. ☊ demonstrate ☊
deny sth: to deny a claim/a charge/an accusation ☊ deny ☊
The spokesman refused either to confirm or deny the reports. ☊ deny ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
All departures are from Manchester. ☊ departure ☊
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 ☊
I don't know if we can help—it all depends. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
I shouldn't be too late. But it depends if the traffic's bad. ☊ that depends, it (all) depends ☊
They normally ask you to pay $100 (as a) deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
All deposits are non-refundable. ☊ deposit ☊
They'll probably ask you to leave a deposit. ☊ deposit ☊
She felt very depressed about the future. ☊ depressed ☊
a depressing sight/thought/experience ☊ depressing ☊
Many dolphins can dive to depths of 200 metres. ☊ depth ☊
the depth of a cut/wound/crack ☊ depth ☊
I haven't looked at the report in depth yet. ☊ in depth ☊
describe sb/sth as sth: The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20. ☊ describe ☊
Jim was described by his colleagues as 'unusual'. ☊ describe ☊
describe how, what, etc...: Describe how you did it. ☊ describe ☊
to give a detailed/full description of the procedure ☊ description ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
'Scared stiff' is an apt description of how I felt at that moment. ☊ description ☊
a personal pain that goes beyond description (= is too great to express in words) ☊ description ☊
burning desert sands ☊ desert ☊
The villages had been deserted. ☊ desert ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
special new design features ☊ design ☊
design sth (for sth): The method is specifically designed for use in small groups. ☊ design ☊
We need to design a new syllabus for the third year. ☊ design ☊
design sth for sb/sth: They asked me to design a poster for the campaign. ☊ design ☊
enough money to satisfy all your desires ☊ desire ☊
desire to do sth: She felt an overwhelming desire to return home. ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
Doctors were fighting a desperate battle to save the little girl's life. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
They've destroyed all the evidence. ☊ destroy ☊
a tidal wave bringing death and destruction in its wake ☊ destruction ☊
The central argument is that capitalism sows the seeds of its own destruction (= creates the forces that destroy it). ☊ destruction ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ 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 ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
Her son developed asthma when he was two. ☊ develop ☊
The company develops and markets new software. ☊ develop ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
the development of basic skills such as literacy and numeracy ☊ development ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
electrical labour-saving devices around the home ☊ device ☊
The results are shown in diagram 2. ☊ diagram ☊
The writer's letters and diaries are being published next year. ☊ diary ☊
die sth: to die a violent/painful/natural, etc. death ☊ die ☊
The old customs are dying. ☊ die ☊
to have a healthy, balanced diet ☊ diet ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
diet drinks (= with fewer calories than normal) ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
I can never tell the difference (= distinguish) between the twins ☊ difference ☊
She noticed a marked difference in the children on her second visit. ☊ difference ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
It's different now than it was a year ago. ☊ different ☊
People often give very different accounts of the same event. ☊ different ☊
The programme was about customs in different parts of the country. ☊ different ☊
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 answer/question ☊ direct ☊
You'll have to get used to his direct manner. ☊ direct ☊
She has a very direct way of speaking. ☊ direct ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
There's a direct train to Leeds (= it may stop at other stations but you do not have to change trains). ☊ direct ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
His death was a direct result of your action. ☊ direct ☊
She has direct responsibility for all new trainees. ☊ direct ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
He was asked to take command and direct operations. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
All work was produced by the students under the direction of John Williams. ☊ direction ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
Once again her life felt lacking in direction. ☊ direction ☊
The exhibition provides evidence of several new directions in her work. ☊ direction ☊
I am very unhappy with the direction the club is taking. ☊ direction ☊
It's only a small improvement, but at least it's a step in the right direction. ☊ direction ☊
The road was blocked in both directions. ☊ direction ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
I lost all sense of direction (= I didn't know which way to go). ☊ direction ☊
We have not been directly affected by the cuts. ☊ directly ☊
The issues raised in the report relate directly to the ongoing work of the charity. ☊ directly ☊
The problem with white is that it soon shows the dirt. ☊ dirt ☊
Pack the dirt firmly round the plants. ☊ dirt ☊
They lived in a shack with a dirt floor. ☊ dirt ☊
Does the theatre have disabled access? ☊ disabled ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
We are in total disagreement as to how to proceed. ☊ disagreement ☊
disagreement (among...): There is disagreement among archaeologists as to the age of the sculpture. ☊ disagreement ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
He found it difficult to hide his disappointment when she didn't arrive. ☊ disappointment ☊
a bitter/major disappointment ☊ disappointment ☊
disappointment to sb: I always felt I was a disappointment to my father. ☊ disappointment ☊
disapprove sth: A solid majority disapproves the way the president is handling the controversy. ☊ disapprove ☊
a disapproving glance/tone/look ☊ disapproving ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
Letting her organize the party is a recipe for disaster (= something that is likely to go badly wrong). ☊ disaster ☊
The school has a reputation for high standards of discipline. ☊ discipline ☊
discount (on/off sth): They're offering a 10% discount on all sofas this month. ☊ discount ☊
They were selling everything at a discount (= at reduced prices). ☊ discount ☊
Do you give any discount? ☊ discount ☊
discount sth as sth: The news reports were being discounted as propaganda. ☊ discount ☊
Scientists around the world are working to discover a cure for AIDS. ☊ discover ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
Researchers in this field have made some important new discoveries. ☊ discovery ☊
In 1974 Hawking made the discovery (= he discovered) that black holes give off radiation. ☊ discovery ☊
discuss sth with sb: Have you discussed the problem with anyone? ☊ discuss ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. ☊ discussion ☊
A lively discussion followed about whether he should be allowed to join the club. ☊ discussion ☊
Her article is a discussion of the methods used in research. ☊ discussion ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of disease ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
disgust (at/with sth): She expressed her disgust at the programme by writing a letter of complaint. ☊ disgust ☊
disgust (for sb): I can only feel disgust for these criminals. ☊ disgust ☊
He walked away in disgust. ☊ disgust ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
I'll do the dishes (= wash them). ☊ dish ☊
a vegetarian/fish dish ☊ dish ☊
Beware of dishonest traders in the tourist areas. ☊ dishonest ☊
He was accused of dishonestly obtaining property. ☊ dishonestly ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
I've told you all my likes and dislikes. ☊ dislike ☊
dismiss sb/sth: I think we can safely dismiss their objections. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sb/sth as sth: Vegetarians are no longer dismissed as cranks. ☊ dismiss ☊
He dismissed the opinion polls as worthless. ☊ dismiss ☊
dismiss sth: Dismissing her fears, she climbed higher. ☊ dismiss ☊
She claims she was unfairly dismissed from her post. ☊ dismiss ☊
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work. ☊ display ☊
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion. ☊ display ☊
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library. ☊ on display ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
the distance of the earth from the sun ☊ distance ☊
a distance of 200 kilometres ☊ distance ☊
What's the distance between New York City and Boston/from New York City to Boston? ☊ distance ☊
In the US, distance is measured in miles. ☊ distance ☊
The beach is within walking distance of my house (= you can walk there easily). ☊ distance ☊
Our parents live some distance away (= quite far away). ☊ distance ☊
Distance is no problem on the Internet. ☊ distance ☊
You'll never get the ball in from that distance. ☊ 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 A from B: It was hard to distinguish one twin from the other. ☊ distinguish ☊
The male bird is distinguished from the female by its red beak. ☊ distinguish ☊
distribute sth to sb/sth: The organization distributed food to the earthquake victims. ☊ distribute ☊
distribute sth among sb/sth: The money was distributed among schools in the area. ☊ distribute ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
Cases of the disease are widely distributed through Europe. ☊ distribute ☊
the unfair distribution of wealth ☊ distribution ☊
the distribution of food and medicines to the flood victims ☊ distribution ☊
Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved. ☊ distribution ☊
congressional districts ☊ district ☊
Don't disturb the papers on my desk. ☊ disturb ☊
divide (up) (into sth): The cells began to divide rapidly. ☊ divide ☊
divide sth (up) (into sth): A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments. ☊ divide ☊
the work of healing the divisions within society ☊ division ☊
division of sth between A and B: the division of labour between the sexes ☊ division ☊
division (of sth) into sth: the division of the population into age groups ☊ division ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
Does this pub do (= provide) lunches? ☊ do ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
Both mother and baby are doing well (= after the birth of the baby). ☊ do ☊
There's nothing to do (= no means of passing the time in an enjoyable way) in this place. ☊ do ☊
I don't know what to do with (= how to use) all the food that's left over. ☊ do sth with sb/sth ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
I don't like fish. ☊ do ☊
Copies of the relevant documents must be filed at court. ☊ document ☊
domestic flights (= to and from places within a country) ☊ domestic ☊
the growing problem of domestic violence (= violence between members of the same family) ☊ domestic ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
She always says a lot in meetings, but she doesn't dominate. ☊ dominate ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
The door closed behind him. ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
The island is a small green dot on the map. ☊ dot ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
a double-page advertisement ☊ double ☊
We need double the amount we already have. ☊ double ☊
double sth: Double all the quantities in the recipe to make enough for eight people. ☊ double ☊
It may be all right. Personally, I have my doubts. ☊ have your doubts (about sth) ☊
doubt sth: There seems no reason to doubt her story. ☊ doubt ☊
doubt whether, if, etc...: I doubt whether/if the new one will be any better. ☊ doubt ☊
There's a bridge a mile down the river from here. ☊ down ☊
She rushed downstairs and burst into the kitchen. ☊ downstairs ☊
Wait downstairs in the hall. ☊ downstairs ☊
We're painting the downstairs. ☊ downstairs ☊
She was trapped in a downward spiral of personal unhappiness. ☊ downward ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
The sack is too heavy to lift—you'll have to drag it. ☊ drag ☊
He quickly dragged a comb through his hair. ☊ drag ☊
a dramatic increase/fall/change/improvement ☊ dramatic ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
Students will study various plays and dramatic texts. ☊ dramatic ☊
Events could have developed in a dramatically different way. ☊ dramatically ☊
He drew a circle in the sand with a stick. ☊ draw ☊
The report drew a grim picture of inefficiency and corruption. ☊ draw ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
a collection of children's drawings ☊ drawing ☊
It was the end of all my hopes and dreams. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
He has no dress sense (= no idea of how to dress well). ☊ dress ☊
dress (in sth): I dressed quickly. ☊ dress ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
The boys were all dressed up as pirates. ☊ dress up, dress sb up ☊
He was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. ☊ dressed ☊
The drinks are on me (= I'll pay for them). ☊ drink ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
The children are enough to drive me to drink. ☊ drink ☊
I don't drink coffee. ☊ drink ☊
drive sb to do sth: Hunger drove her to steal. ☊ drive ☊
The robbers drove off in a stolen vehicle. ☊ drive off ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
Terrorist threats are driving away tourists. ☊ drive sb away ☊
a drive through the mountains ☊ drive ☊
You must drop your speed in built-up areas. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
drop sth (+ adv./prep.): Medical supplies are being dropped into the stricken area. ☊ drop ☊
Could I have a drop more milk in my coffee, please? ☊ drop ☊
I haven't touched a drop (= drunk any alcohol) all evening. ☊ drop ☊
He was charged with pushing drugs (= selling them). ☊ drug ☊
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 ☊
Rattlesnakes occur in the warmer, drier parts of North America. ☊ dry ☊
Store onions in a cool dry place. ☊ dry ☊
It was high summer and the rivers were dry (= had no water in them). ☊ dry ☊
During the drought the river dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. ☊ dry up ☊
The play was going very well until one of the actors suddenly dried up. ☊ dry up ☊
Water the plant regularly, never letting the soil dry out. ☊ dry out, dry sth out ☊
Most of the problems were due to human error. ☊ due ☊
Due to staff shortages, we are unable to offer a full buffet service on this train. ☊ due ☊
There are extra flights to Colorado during the winter. ☊ during ☊
The books were all covered with dust. ☊ dust ☊
That guitar's been sitting gathering dust (= not being used) for years now. ☊ dust ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
Local councillors have a duty to serve the community. ☊ duty ☊
your duties as a parent ☊ duty ☊
I'll have to go I'm afraid—duty calls. ☊ duty ☊
Report for duty at 8 a.m. ☊ duty ☊
Each answer is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
Each of the answers is worth 20 points. ☊ each ☊
The answers are worth 20 points each. ☊ each ☊
'Red or blue?' 'I'll take one of each, please.' ☊ each ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
She whispered something in his ear. ☊ ear ☊
He was always there with a sympathetic ear (= a willingness to listen to people). ☊ ear ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
The best rooms go to those who book earliest. ☊ early ☊
early flowering plants ☊ early ☊
As I mentioned earlier... ☊ early ☊
All the children are earning now. ☊ earn ☊
Your money would earn more in a high-interest account. ☊ earn ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again. ☊ earth ☊
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. ☊ earth ☊
He passed the exam with ease. ☊ ease ☊
All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily). ☊ ease ☊
The museum is easily accessible by car. ☊ easily ☊
Which way is east? ☊ east ☊
a town to the east of (= further east than) Chicago ☊ east ☊
I don't feel easy about letting the kids go out alone. ☊ easy ☊
She doesn't eat sensibly (= doesn't eat food that is good for her). ☊ eat ☊
Would you like something to eat? ☊ eat ☊
Do you feel like eating out tonight? ☊ eat out ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
economic growth/cooperation/development/reform ☊ economic ☊
a market economy (= one in which the price is fixed according to both cost and demand) ☊ economy ☊
We need to make substantial economies. ☊ economy ☊
She writes with a great economy of words (= using only the necessary words). ☊ economy ☊
a big house on/at the edge of town ☊ edge ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
I sat down at the water's edge. ☊ edge ☊
Stand the coin on its edge. ☊ edge ☊
She tore the page out roughly, leaving a ragged edge in the book. ☊ edge ☊
Be careful—it has a sharp edge. ☊ edge ☊
She collects first editions of Victorian novels. ☊ edition ☊
The story was in Tuesday's edition of 'The New York Times'. ☊ edition ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
educate sb to do sth: The campaign is intended to educate the public to respect the environment. ☊ educate ☊
the educated elite ☊ educated ☊
further/higher/post-secondary education ☊ education ☊
adult education classes ☊ education ☊
a college/university education ☊ education ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
a College of Education ☊ education ☊
to learn to distinguish between cause and effect ☊ effect ☊
the beneficial effects of exercise ☊ effect ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
I can certainly feel the effects of too many late nights. ☊ effect ☊
'I'm feeling really depressed.' 'The winter here has that effect sometimes.' ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
The recommendations will soon be put into effect. ☊ bring/put sth into effect ☊
New controls come into effect next month. ☊ come into effect ☊
Aspirin is a simple but highly effective treatment. ☊ effective ☊
Some people believe that violence is an effective way of protesting. ☊ effective ☊
I admire the effective use of colour in her paintings. ☊ effective ☊
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
You dealt with the situation very effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
We offer a fast, friendly and efficient service. ☊ efficient ☊
As we get older, our bodies become less efficient at burning up calories. ☊ efficient ☊
The company has invested a great deal of time and effort in setting up new training schemes. ☊ effort ☊
It's a long climb to the top, but well worth the effort. ☊ effort ☊
I didn't really feel like going out, but I am glad I made the effort. ☊ effort ☊
The local clubs are making every effort to interest more young people. ☊ effort ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
I spent hours cleaning the house, but there isn't much to show for all my efforts. ☊ effort ☊
With an effort of will he resisted the temptation. ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
crocodile eggs ☊ egg ☊
The male sperm fertilizes the female egg. ☊ egg ☊
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable. ☊ either ☊
The offices on either side were empty. ☊ either ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
He rested his elbows on his knees. ☊ elbow ☊
an elderly couple ☊ elderly ☊
elderly relatives ☊ elderly ☊
In America, presidential elections are held every four years. ☊ election ☊
an electric plug/socket/switch (= that carries electricity) ☊ electric ☊
She was tall and elegant. ☊ elegant ☊
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. ☊ element ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
There appears to be an element of truth in his story. ☊ element ☊
I don't want anything else, thanks. ☊ else ☊
Ask somebody else to help you. ☊ else ☊
The answer to the problem must be sought elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Prices are higher here than elsewhere. ☊ elsewhere ☊
Thanks for your email. ☊ email ☊
email sb sth: I'll email her the documents. ☊ email ☊
embarrass sb: Her questions about my private life embarrassed me. ☊ embarrass ☊
I didn't want to embarrass him by kissing him in front of his friends. ☊ embarrass ☊
I've never felt so embarrassed in my life! ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed about sth: She's embarrassed about her height. ☊ embarrassed ☊
embarrassed at sth: He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention. ☊ embarrassed ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
Much to her embarrassment she realized that everybody had been listening to her singing. ☊ embarrassment ☊
After the elections opposition groups began to emerge. ☊ emerge ☊
the emerging markets of South Asia ☊ emerge ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
This door should only be used in an emergency. ☊ emergency ☊
the emergency exit (= to be used in an emergency) ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
I always have some extra cash with me for emergencies. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
He lost control of his emotions. ☊ emotion ☊
They expressed mixed emotions at the news. ☊ emotion ☊
Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.). ☊ emotion ☊
The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought. ☊ emotion ☊
She showed no emotion at the verdict. ☊ emotion ☊
Mary was overcome with emotion. ☊ emotion ☊
emotional problems/needs ☊ emotional ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family. ☊ emotional ☊
emotional language ☊ emotional ☊
abortion and other emotional issues ☊ emotional ☊
This is a very emotional time for me. ☊ emotional ☊
an emotional outburst/response/reaction ☊ emotional ☊
They made an emotional appeal for help. ☊ emotional ☊
He tends to get emotional on these occasions. ☊ emotional ☊
emotionally disturbed children ☊ emotionally ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
They have suffered physically and emotionally. ☊ emotionally ☊
an emotionally charged atmosphere ☊ emotionally ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
We provide all types of information, with an emphasis on legal advice. ☊ emphasis ☊
The examples we will look at have quite different emphases. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize how, what, etc...: He emphasized how little was known about the disease. ☊ emphasize ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
She swept her hair back from her face to emphasize her high cheekbones. ☊ emphasize ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
pensions from previous employments ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
empty hands (= not holding anything) ☊ empty ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
Is this an empty chair (= a chair that nobody else is using)? ☊ empty ☊
It's not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach (= without having eaten something). ☊ empty ☊
Three months after his death, she still felt empty. ☊ empty ☊
He emptied his glass and asked for a refill. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth out of sth: She emptied the water out of the vase. ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
The streets soon emptied when the rain started. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
enable sth: a new train line to enable easier access to the stadium ☊ enable ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
encouragement (to sb) (to do sth): She was given every encouragement to try something new. ☊ encouragement ☊
the end of all his dreams ☊ end ☊
Let's put an end to (= stop) these rumours once and for all. ☊ end ☊
You've got something on the end of your nose. ☊ end ☊
There'll be a chance to ask questions at the end. ☊ end ☊
end doing sth: I ended up doing all the work myself. ☊ end up ☊
The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. ☊ a/the sth to end all sths ☊
His stories usually have a happy ending. ☊ ending ☊
nervous energy (= energy produced by feeling nervous) ☊ 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 ☊
Their pleas failed to engage any sympathy. ☊ engage ☊
He is currently engaged as a consultant. ☊ engage ☊
We will have to engage the services of a translator. ☊ engage ☊
I can't come to dinner on Tuesday—I'm otherwise engaged (= I have already arranged to do something else). ☊ engaged ☊
an engaged couple ☊ engaged ☊
The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering. ☊ engineering ☊
a degree in engineering ☊ engineering ☊
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it. ☊ enjoy ☊
They all enjoyed themselves at the party. ☊ enjoy ☊
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ☊ enjoyment ☊
The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment. ☊ enjoyment ☊
There was food enough for all. ☊ enough ☊
He seemed pleasant enough to me. ☊ enough ☊
enquiry into sth: a public enquiry into the environmental effects of the proposed new road ☊ enquiry ☊
to hold/order an enquiry into the affair ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiry (from sb) (about sb/sth): We received over 300 enquiries about the job. ☊ enquiry ☊
enquiries from prospective students ☊ enquiry ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
All enquiries should be addressed to the customer services department. ☊ enquiry ☊
ensure (that)...: Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. ☊ ensure ☊
enter (for sth): Only four British players have entered for the championship. ☊ enter ☊
to enter a school/college/university ☊ enter ☊
entertain sb: Barbecues are a favourite way of entertaining friends. ☊ entertain ☊
He entertained us for hours with his stories and jokes. ☊ entertain ☊
I found the talk both informative and entertaining. ☊ entertaining ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
The entertainment was provided by a folk band. ☊ entertainment ☊
The entire village was destroyed. ☊ entire ☊
I wasted an entire day on it. ☊ entire ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. ☊ entrance ☊
countries seeking entry into the European Union ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ 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 ☊
measures to protect the environment ☊ environment ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
He is a player without equal. ☊ be without equal, have no equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
The birds are equally at home in a woodland or riverside environment. ☊ equally ☊
She may have arrived late or it is equally possible that she never went there at all. ☊ equally ☊
new equipment for the sports club ☊ equipment ☊
equivalent to sth: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles. ☊ equivalent ☊
They were caught trying to escape. ☊ escape ☊
escape (from sth): She managed to escape from the burning car. ☊ escape ☊
escape (into sth): As a child he would often escape into a dream world of his own. ☊ escape ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
essential services such as gas, water and electricity ☊ essential ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ essential ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
This book is essential reading for all nature lovers. ☊ essential ☊
essential to sth: Money is not essential to happiness. ☊ essential ☊
essential for sth: Experience is essential for this job. ☊ essential ☊
it is essential to do sth: It is essential to keep the two groups separate ☊ essential ☊
it is essential that...: It is essential that you have some experience. ☊ essential ☊
I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things). ☊ essential ☊
The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water. ☊ essential ☊
the essentials of English grammar ☊ essential ☊
There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem. ☊ essentially ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
Traditions get established over time. ☊ 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 ☊
She receives rent from all the people whose cottages are on estate land. ☊ estate ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
At least 5 000 people were killed, and that's a conservative estimate (= the real figure will be higher). ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. ☊ even if/though ☊
4, 6, 8, 10 are all even numbers. ☊ even ☊
Our scores are now even. ☊ even ☊
The two players were pretty even. ☊ even ☊
an even temperature all year ☊ even ☊
You need an even surface to work on. ☊ even ☊
In the light of later events the decision was proved right. ☊ event ☊
The decisions we take now may influence the course of events (= the way things happen) in the future. ☊ event ☊
He found that the report he had written had been overtaken by events (= it was no longer relevant). ☊ event ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
In the normal course of events (= if things had happened as expected) she would have gone with him. ☊ event ☊
Don't you ever get tired? ☊ 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 (...) ☊
I read every last article in the newspaper (= all of them). ☊ every ☊
Have you asked everybody? ☊ everybody ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
Take this bag, and leave everything else to me. ☊ everything ☊
Everything in the capital is now quiet. ☊ everything ☊
'How's everything with you?' 'Fine, thanks.' ☊ everything ☊
Money isn't everything. ☊ everything ☊
The room bore evidence of a struggle. ☊ evidence ☊
Have you any evidence to support this allegation? ☊ evidence ☊
I was asked to give evidence (= to say what I knew, describe what I had seen, etc.) at the trial. ☊ evidence ☊
the forces of evil ☊ evil ☊
You cannot pretend there's no evil in the world. ☊ evil ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
I know exactly how she felt. ☊ exactly ☊
Your answer is exactly right. ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated. ☊ exaggerate ☊
She has an exaggerated sense of her own importance. ☊ exaggerated ☊
A lot of students suffer from exam nerves. ☊ exam ☊
She did well on her exams. ☊ exam ☊
Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination. ☊ examination ☊
Careful examination of the ruins revealed an even earlier temple. ☊ examination ☊
The issue needs further examination. ☊ examination ☊
examine how, what, etc...: It is necessary to examine how the proposals can be carried out. ☊ examine ☊
This dictionary has many examples of how words are used. ☊ example ☊
It is important to cite examples to support your argument. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
example (to sb): Her courage is an example to us all. ☊ example ☊
He sets an example to the other students. ☊ example ☊
The report is incomplete; it does not include sales in France, for example. ☊ for example ☊
It is possible to combine Computer Science with other subjects, for example Physics. ☊ for example ☊
You can all come? Excellent! ☊ excellent ☊
They all came except Matt. ☊ except ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
except sb/sth: The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. ☊ except ☊
Most of the buildings in the town are modern, but the church is an exception. ☊ exception ☊
With very few exceptions, private schools get the best exam results. ☊ exception ☊
There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules. ☊ exception ☊
All his novels are set in Italy with the exception of his last. ☊ with the exception of ☊
All students without exception must take the English examination. ☊ without exception ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
I'll type your report if you'll babysit in 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 ☊
excited (about sth): The children were excited about opening their presents. ☊ excited ☊
excited (to do sth): He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales. ☊ excited ☊
The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good). ☊ excited ☊
to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement ☊ excitement ☊
an exciting story/discovery ☊ exciting ☊
Women are still excluded from some London clubs. ☊ exclude ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
excuse (for sth/for doing sth): It's just an excuse for a party. ☊ excuse ☊
Excuse me, is this the way to the station? ☊ excuse me ☊
advertising/business/sales, etc. executives ☊ executive ☊
a chief/senior/top executive in a computer firm ☊ executive ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
exhibit sth (at/in...): They will be exhibiting their new designs at the trade fairs. ☊ exhibit ☊
exhibit (at/in...): He exhibits regularly in local art galleries. ☊ exhibit ☊
Have you seen the Picasso exhibition? ☊ exhibition ☊
Does life exist on other planets? ☊ exist ☊
The charity exists to support victims of crime. ☊ exist ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
Where's the exit? ☊ exit ☊
The emergency exit is at the back of the bus. ☊ exit ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
an exit visa (= a stamp in a passport giving sb permission to leave a particular country) ☊ 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 ☊
expand sth: We've expanded the business by opening two more stores. ☊ expand ☊
expect sth from sb/sth: Don't expect sympathy from me! ☊ expect ☊
it is expected that...: It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms. ☊ expect ☊
expect sth (from sb): Her parents expected high standards from her. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: They expected all their children to be high achievers. ☊ expect ☊
'Are you going out tonight?' 'I don't expect so.' ☊ expect ☊
expect (that...): 'Who's eaten all the cake?' 'Tom, I expect/I expect it was Tom.' ☊ expect ☊
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children. ☊ expectation ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
The results are well worth the expense. ☊ expense ☊
Can I give you something towards expenses? ☊ expense ☊
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency ☊ expense ☊
The payments he gets barely cover his expenses. ☊ expense ☊
You can claim back your travelling/travel expenses. ☊ expense ☊
an all-expenses-paid trip ☊ expense ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience. ☊ experience ☊
We all learn by experience. ☊ experience ☊
She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily. ☊ experience ☊
The book is based on personal experience. ☊ experience ☊
Many people do not like the idea of experiments on animals. ☊ experiment ☊
The system was installed four years ago as an experiment. ☊ experiment ☊
Some people feel that experimenting on animals is wrong. ☊ experiment ☊
He wanted to experiment more with different textures in his paintings. ☊ experiment ☊
expert (at/in/on doing sth): He's an expert at getting his own way. ☊ expert ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in sth): They are all expert in this field. ☊ expert ☊
expert (at/in doing sth): She's expert at making cheap but stylish clothes. ☊ expert ☊
explain (sth) (to sb): First, I'll explain the rules of the game. ☊ explain ☊
explain to sb who, how, etc...: She explained to them what to do in an emergency. ☊ explain ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
explanation (of sth): The book opens with an explanation of why some drugs are banned. ☊ explanation ☊
She left the room abruptly without explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
For a full explanation of how the machine works, turn to page 5. ☊ explanation ☊
The teacher gave the children a detailed explanation of the story. ☊ explanation ☊
Bomb disposal experts exploded the device under controlled conditions. ☊ explode ☊
companies exploring for (= searching for) oil ☊ explore ☊
Bomb Squad officers carried out a controlled explosion of the device. ☊ explosion ☊
The islands export sugar and fruit. ☊ export ☊
a ban on the export of live cattle ☊ export ☊
The roof collapsed, exposing the timbers to the elements. ☊ expose ☊
You could be exposing yourself to unnecessary risks when driving alone. ☊ expose ☊
He threatened to expose the racism that existed within the police force. ☊ expose ☊
Miles of sand are exposed at low tide. ☊ expose ☊
express how, what, etc...: Words cannot express how pleased I am. ☊ express ☊
an old-fashioned expression ☊ expression ☊
facial expressions ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The poet's anger finds expression in (= is shown in) the last verse of the poem. ☊ expression ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
The school is extending the range of subjects taught. ☊ extend ☊
The pub had an extension (= was allowed to stay open longer) on Christmas Eve. ☊ extension ☊
the extension of new technology into developing countries ☊ extension ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
an extensive range of wines ☊ extensive ☊
She has extensive experience in computers. ☊ extensive ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
To what extent is this true of all schools? ☊ to... extent ☊
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge. ☊ extra ☊
Take extra care on the roads this evening. ☊ extra ☊
We don't charge extra for the activities—everything is included in the admission fee. ☊ extra ☊
I need to earn a bit extra this month. ☊ extra ☊
You need to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. ☊ extra ☊
extreme left-wing/right-wing views ☊ extreme ☊
The risks involved are extremely high. ☊ extremely ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
I have something in my eye. ☊ eye ☊
All eyes were on him (= everyone was looking at him) as he walked on to the stage. ☊ eye ☊
We've asked the neighbours to keep an eye on the house for us while we are away. ☊ keep an eye on sb/sth ☊
His face fell (= showed disappointment, sadness, etc.) when he read the headlines. ☊ face ☊
You should have seen the look on her face when I told her! ☊ face ☊
The expression on his face never changed. ☊ face ☊
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
Most of the rooms face the sea. ☊ face ☊
The hotel has special facilities for welcoming disabled people. ☊ facility ☊
All rooms have private facilities (= a private bathroom). ☊ facility ☊
Due to the fact that they did not read English, the prisoners were unaware of what they were signing. ☊ fact ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
I know for a fact (= I am certain) that she's involved in something illegal. ☊ fact ☊
The judge instructed both lawyers to stick to the facts of the case. ☊ fact ☊
The report is based on hard facts (= information that can be proved to be true). ☊ fact ☊
The story is based on fact. ☊ fact ☊
fail in sth: He felt he would be failing in his duty if he did not report it. ☊ fail ☊
fail to do sth: She failed to get into art college. ☊ fail ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
Failure to comply with the regulations will result in prosecution. ☊ failure ☊
All my efforts ended in failure. ☊ failure ☊
A team learns from experience, both successes and failures. ☊ failure ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
She suddenly felt faint. ☊ faint ☊
All her children are fair (= they all have fair hair). ☊ fair ☊
demands for a fairer distribution of wealth ☊ fair ☊
fair (to sb): We have to be fair to both players. ☊ fair ☊
a fair deal/wage/price/question ☊ fair ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
fair to sb (to do sth): Was it really fair to him to ask him to do all the work? ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
fair that...: It seems only fair that they should give us something in return. ☊ fair ☊
The report was fairly incomprehensible. ☊ fairly ☊
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. ☊ faith ☊
to follow instructions faithfully ☊ faithfully ☊
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. ☊ faithfully ☊
The room had fallen silent. ☊ fall ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
The handle had fallen off the drawer. ☊ fall ☊
He fell 20 metres onto the rocks below. ☊ 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 ☊
A whale is a fish. True or false? ☊ FALSE ☊
Predictions of an early improvement in the housing market proved false. ☊ FALSE ☊
He used a false name to get the job. ☊ FALSE ☊
Something about her voice was vaguely familiar. ☊ familiar ☊
Violent attacks are becoming all too familiar (= sadly familiar). ☊ familiar ☊
the other members of my family ☊ family ☊
All my family enjoy skiing. ☊ family ☊
one-parent/single-parent families ☊ family ☊
He's a friend of the family (= he is known and liked by the parents and the children). ☊ family ☊
All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party. ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
to bring up/raise a family ☊ family ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
a kitchen full of fancy gadgets ☊ fancy ☊
How far have you got with that report? ☊ far ☊
Half an hour later Duncan was no farther in his quest. ☊ far ☊
His parents supported him as far as they could. ☊ far ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
To answer that question we need to go further back in time. ☊ far ☊
far (from, away, below, etc.): The restaurant is not far from here. ☊ far ☊
countries as far apart as Japan and Brazil ☊ far ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
She lived in Chicago, as far as I can remember. ☊ as far as I know, as far as I can remember, see, tell, etc. ☊
Detectives are so far at a loss to explain the reason for his death. ☊ so far, thus far ☊
They made for an empty table in the far corner. ☊ far ☊
sheep/fish, etc. farming ☊ farming ☊
organic farming ☊ farming ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
Some styles never go out of fashion. ☊ fashion ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
Night was fast approaching. ☊ fast ☊
The police said that they had reacted as fast as they could. ☊ fast ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened back the shutters. ☊ fasten ☊
He fastened the papers together with a paper clip. ☊ fasten ☊
This ham has too much fat on it. ☊ fat ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
You should cut down on fats and carbohydrates. ☊ fat ☊
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children. ☊ father ☊
The book's virtues far outweigh its faults. ☊ fault ☊
The system, for all its faults, is the best available at the moment. ☊ fault ☊
a structural fault ☊ fault ☊
He's proud of his children and blind to their faults. ☊ fault ☊
I love her for all her faults (= in spite of them). ☊ fault ☊
fault (for doing sth): It's your own fault for being careless. ☊ fault ☊
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us. ☊ fault ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
Can I ask a favour? ☊ favour ☊
I'll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. ☊ favour ☊
Thanks for helping me out. I'll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. ☊ favour ☊
Most of the 'don't knows' in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats. ☊ in favour (of sb/sth) ☊
The band played all my old favourites. ☊ favourite ☊
Which one's your favourite? ☊ favourite ☊
She loved all her grandchildren but Ann was her favourite. ☊ favourite ☊
We spoke quietly for fear of waking the guards. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
fear sb/sth: All his employees fear him. ☊ 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 ☊
The software has no particular distinguishing features. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth as sb/sth: The film features Cary Grant as a professor. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks. ☊ feature ☊
Feed the plants once a week. ☊ feed ☊
He felt in his pockets for some money. ☊ feel ☊
I had to feel about in the dark for the light switch. ☊ feel ☊
He feels the cold a lot. ☊ feel ☊
Cathy was really feeling the heat. ☊ feel ☊
She felt her mother's death very deeply. ☊ feel ☊
The effects of the recession are being felt everywhere. ☊ feel ☊
We all felt the force of her arguments. ☊ feel ☊
feel (that)...: We all felt (that) we were unlucky to lose. ☊ feel ☊
I felt (that) I had to apologize. ☊ feel ☊
I feel I could continue playing until I am 35. ☊ feel ☊
feel it to be sth: She felt it to be her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + noun: She felt it her duty to tell the police. ☊ feel ☊
feel it + adj.: I felt it advisable to do nothing. ☊ feel ☊
(+ adv./prep.): This is something I feel strongly about. ☊ feel ☊
This decision is, I feel, a huge mistake. ☊ feel ☊
Its skin feels really smooth. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: This wallet feels like leather. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: Can you feel the bump on my head? ☊ feel ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
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 ☊
It feels like rain (= seems likely to rain). ☊ feel ☊
feel as if/though...: Her head felt as if it would burst. ☊ feel ☊
It felt as though he had run a marathon. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: I could feel the warm sun on my back. ☊ feel ☊
She could not feel her legs. ☊ feel ☊
I can't feel his pulse. ☊ feel ☊
He felt a hand on his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself doing sth: He felt a hand touching his shoulder. ☊ feel ☊
She could feel herself blushing. ☊ feel ☊
He felt the sweat running down his face. ☊ feel ☊
feel sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
We felt the ground give way under our feet. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She sounded more confident than she felt. ☊ feel ☊
I was feeling guilty. ☊ feel ☊
You'll feel better after a good night's sleep. ☊ feel ☊
She felt betrayed. ☊ feel ☊
I feel sorry for him. ☊ feel ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
Luckily I was feeling in a good mood. ☊ feel ☊
feel sth: He seemed to feel no remorse at all. ☊ feel ☊
feel like sth: I felt like a complete idiot. ☊ feel ☊
It makes me feel good to know my work is appreciated. ☊ feel good ☊
I feel like a drink. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We all felt like celebrating. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
He felt like bursting into tears. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
We'll go for a walk if you feel like it. ☊ feel like sth/like doing sth ☊
Mum! I feel sick. ☊ feel sick ☊
I've lost all feeling in my legs. ☊ feeling ☊
Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet. ☊ feeling ☊
He played the piano with great feeling. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling for sb/sth: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ☊ feeling ☊
He hates talking about his feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ☊ feeling ☊
I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings. ☊ feeling ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited). ☊ feeling ☊
The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (about/on sth): I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ☊ feeling ☊
She had mixed feelings about giving up her job. ☊ feeling ☊
My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ☊ feeling ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (of sth): He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ☊ feeling ☊
feeling (that...): I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ☊ feeling ☊
I had a nasty feeling that we were lost. ☊ feeling ☊
a feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc. ☊ feeling ☊
guilty feelings ☊ feeling ☊
I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ☊ feeling ☊
'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).' ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
I recognized a fellow sufferer, waiting nervously outside the exam room. ☊ fellow ☊
Two of the candidates must be female. ☊ female ☊
a female cat ☊ female ☊
female reproductive organs ☊ female ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
He has a high fever. ☊ fever ☊
We've had a few replies. ☊ few ☊
I need a few things from the store. ☊ few ☊
Few will argue with this conclusion. ☊ few ☊
I've seen most of his movies. Only a few are as good as his first one. ☊ few ☊
Fewer than 20 students passed all the exams. ☊ 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 ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
All of them are experts in their chosen field. ☊ field ☊
'How big was the bomb, if it did all that damage?' 'I don't know. Not my field' (= that is not one of the subjects I know about). ☊ field ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
fight against sb: My grandfather fought against the Fascists in Spain. ☊ fight ☊
fight (between A and B): A fight broke out between rival groups of fans. ☊ fight ☊
a tall figure in black ☊ figure ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
Viewing figures for the series have dropped dramatically. ☊ figure ☊
Figures for April show a slight improvement on previous months ☊ figure ☊
The final figure looks like being much higher than predicted. ☊ figure ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
I'm afraid I don't have a head for figures (= I am not good at adding, etc.). ☊ figure ☊
My feelings about the matter didn't seem to figure at all. ☊ figure ☊
The question of the peace settlement is likely to figure prominently in the talks. ☊ figure ☊
It did not figure high on her list of priorities. ☊ figure ☊
figure how, what, etc...: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost? ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
to access/copy/create/delete/download/save a file ☊ file ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
The crack in the wall had been filled with plaster. ☊ fill ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The product has filled a gap in the market. ☊ fill ☊
The wind filled the sails. ☊ fill ☊
A Disney film can always fill cinemas (= attract a lot of people to see it). ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
The ditches had filled up with mud. ☊ fill up (with sth), fill sth up (with sth) ☊
a silent film (= one recorded without sound) ☊ film ☊
film sb/sth doing sth: Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video. ☊ film ☊
I'll give you $500 for it, and that's my final offer! ☊ final ☊
The players met in last year's final. ☊ final ☊
And finally, I would like to thank you all for coming here today. ☊ finally ☊
Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts. ☊ finally ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
financial services ☊ financial ☊
You may find it hard to accept your illness. ☊ find ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
The report found that 30% of the firms studied had failed within a year. ☊ find ☊
find sth/sb: scientists trying to find a cure for cancer ☊ find ☊
I managed to find a solution to the problem. ☊ find ☊
find sb/sth + adj.: A whale was found washed up on the shore. ☊ find ☊
She'd been seeing the boy for a while, but didn't want her parents to find out. ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
find what, when, etc...: Can you find out what time the meeting starts? ☊ find out (about sth/sb), find out sth (about sth/sb) ☊
a fine view ☊ fine ☊
'Bob wants to know if he can come too.''That's fine by me.' ☊ fine ☊
'Can I get you another drink?' 'No, thanks. I'm fine.' ☊ fine ☊
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks.' ☊ fine ☊
I was feeling fine when I got up this morning. ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
It was his finest hour (= most successful period) as manager of the England team. ☊ fine ☊
fine sb sth (for sth/for doing sth): The company was fined £20 000 for breaching safety regulations. ☊ fine ☊
finely chopped herbs ☊ finely ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
Hold the material between finger and thumb. ☊ finger ☊
+ speech: 'And that was all,' she finished. ☊ finish ☊
finish sth: A cup of coffee finished the meal perfectly. ☊ finish ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
The story was a lie from start to finish. ☊ finish ☊
furniture available in a range of finishes ☊ finish ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
The gunmen opened fire on (= started shooting at) the police. ☊ fire ☊
Several youths had set fire to the police car (= had made it start burning). ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
Bake the cakes until they are firm to the touch. ☊ firm ☊
Stand the fish tank on a firm base. ☊ firm ☊
She took a firm hold of my arm. ☊ firm ☊
The content of any article needs, first of all, to be relevant to the reader. ☊ first of all ☊
They caught several fish. ☊ fish ☊
tropical/marine/freshwater fish ☊ fish ☊
shoals (= groups) of fish ☊ fish ☊
a fish tank/pond ☊ fish ☊
There are about 30 000 species of fish in the world. ☊ fish ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
Fish stocks in the Baltic are in decline. ☊ fish ☊
In the pool she could see little silvery fish darting around. ☊ fish ☊
frozen/smoked/fresh fish ☊ fish ☊
fish pie ☊ fish ☊
The chef's fish dishes are his speciality. ☊ fish ☊
Fish forms the main part of their diet. ☊ fish ☊
fish for sth: You can fish for trout in this stream. ☊ fish ☊
Let's go fishing this weekend. ☊ fish ☊
They often go fishing. ☊ fishing ☊
deep-sea fishing ☊ fishing ☊
a fishing boat ☊ fishing ☊
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. ☊ fishing ☊
Something doesn't quite fit here. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth with sth: The rooms were all fitted with smoke alarms. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth + adv./prep.: We fitted together the pieces of the puzzle. ☊ fit ☊
Do these plans fit in with your arrangements? ☊ fit in (with sb/sth) ☊
Top athletes have to be very fit. ☊ fit ☊
She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. ☊ 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 ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died). ☊ flag ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
Everything went up in flames (= was destroyed by fire). ☊ flame ☊
The curtains were enveloped in a sheet of flame. ☊ flame ☊
flash sth (at sb): Red lights flashed a warning at them. ☊ flash ☊
flash sb (sth): Red lights flashed them a warning. ☊ flash ☊
the flashing blue lights of a police car ☊ flash ☊
I'll need flash for this shot. ☊ flash ☊
flat shoes (= with no heels or very low ones) ☊ flat ☊
Exercise is the only way to get a flat stomach after having a baby. ☊ flat ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
I need a flat surface to write on. ☊ flat ☊
Do you live in a flat or a house? ☊ flat ☊
They're renting a furnished flat on the third floor. ☊ flat ☊
a ground-floor flat ☊ flat ☊
a new block of flats ☊ flat ☊
Many large old houses have been converted into flats. ☊ flat ☊
Children from the flats (= the block of flats) across the street were playing outside. ☊ flat ☊
The tomatoes give extra flavour to the sauce. ☊ flavour ☊
a wine with a delicate fruit flavour ☊ flavour ☊
The trap had cut deeply into the rabbit's flesh. ☊ flesh ☊
flight safety ☊ flight ☊
mercy/relief flights (= planes taking help to countries where there is a war) ☊ flight ☊
a hot-air balloon flight ☊ flight ☊
All flights between New York and Washington have been cancelled due to fog. ☊ flight ☊
A group of swans floated by. ☊ float ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
Refugees continue to flood into neighbouring countries. ☊ flood ☊
Telephone calls came flooding in from all over the country. ☊ flood ☊
The cellar floods whenever it rains heavily. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
There is a lift to all floors. ☊ floor ☊
a wooden/concrete/marble, etc. floor ☊ floor ☊
The furniture and floor coverings date from the 1920s. ☊ floor ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
to improve traffic flow (= make it move faster) ☊ flow ☊
Blood flowed from a cut on her head. ☊ flow ☊
the electric currents flowing through the cables ☊ flow ☊
Election results flowed in throughout the night. ☊ flow ☊
They examined the way in which information flowed between the firm's 300 employees. ☊ flow ☊
The plant has a beautiful bright red flower. ☊ flower ☊
The whole family has the flu. ☊ flu ☊
focus sth (on/upon sb/sth): The visit helped to focus world attention on the plight of the refugees. ☊ focus ☊
In this scene, the camera focuses on the actor's face. ☊ focus ☊
I quickly focused the camera on the children. ☊ focus ☊
focus for sth: His comments provided a focus for debate. ☊ focus ☊
focus on sth: We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer. ☊ focus ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
What we need now is a change of focus (= to look at things in a different way). ☊ focus ☊
The bird folded its wings. ☊ fold ☊
The children were following every word of the story intently. ☊ follow ☊
The movie follows the book faithfully. ☊ follow ☊
The lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
I'll have soup and fish to follow. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
A new proposal followed on from the discussions. ☊ follow ☊
Follow me please. I'll show you the way. ☊ follow ☊
Sam walked in, with the rest of the boys following closely behind. ☊ follow ☊
Answer the following questions. ☊ following ☊
The following is a summary of events. ☊ following ☊
He's off his food (= he does not want to eat anything). ☊ food ☊
a 6-foot high wall ☊ foot ☊
We're flying at 35 000 feet. ☊ foot ☊
'How tall are you?' 'Five foot nine' (= five feet and nine inches). ☊ foot ☊
the foot of the stairs/page/mountain ☊ foot ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
a foot pump (= operated using your foot, not your hand) ☊ foot ☊
We got a new table for the dining room. ☊ for ☊
I am speaking for everyone in this department. ☊ for ☊
They voted for independence in a referendum. ☊ for ☊
I'm all for people having fun. ☊ for ☊
'What does Naomi think about the move?' 'She's all for it.' ☊ for ☊
a machine for slicing bread ☊ for ☊
He got an award for bravery. ☊ for ☊
I'll swap these two bottles for that one. ☊ for ☊
She's tall for her age. ☊ for ☊
Is this the bus for Chicago? ☊ for ☊
That's all the news there is for now. ☊ for ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
There's no need for you to go. ☊ for ☊
A large proportion of the labour force (= all the people who work in a particular company, area, etc.) is unskilled. ☊ force ☊
the forces of good/evil ☊ force ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
The release of the hostages could not be achieved without the use of force. ☊ force ☊
We will achieve much more by persuasion than by brute force. ☊ force ☊
The new regulations are now in force. ☊ in force ☊
When do the new regulations come into force? ☊ come/enter into force ☊
force sth: to force a lock/window/door (= to break it open using force) ☊ force ☊
force sth + adv./prep.: She forced her way through the crowd of reporters. ☊ force ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast sth: Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy. ☊ forecast ☊
It is difficult to forecast the demand for the new train service. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast that...: The report forecasts that prices will rise by 3% next month. ☊ forecast ☊
forecast how, what, etc...: It is difficult to forecast how the markets will react. ☊ forecast ☊
You could tell she was foreign by the way she dressed. ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
After her death, their lives changed forever. ☊ forever ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget (that)...: Forget (that) I said anything! ☊ forget ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
We all have to learn to forgive. ☊ forgive ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
Rearrange the letters to form a new word. ☊ form ☊
Games can help children learn to form letters. ☊ form ☊
First get students to form groups of four. ☊ form ☊
The teams formed up into lines. ☊ form ☊
I didn't see enough of the play to form an opinion about it. ☊ form ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
the countries of the former Soviet Union ☊ former ☊
He had to choose between giving up his job and giving up his principles. He chose the former. ☊ former ☊
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide. ☊ formula ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula. ☊ formula ☊
Cutting our costs is the only way forward. ☊ forward ☊
The next scene takes the story forward five years. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
to found a club/company ☊ found ☊
The builders are now beginning to lay the foundations of the new school. ☊ foundation ☊
Respect and friendship provide a solid foundation for marriage. ☊ foundation ☊
These stories have no foundation (= are not based on any facts). ☊ foundation ☊
a picture frame ☊ frame ☊
They had to be cut free from their car after the accident. ☊ free ☊
The researchers set the birds free. ☊ free ☊
Students have a free choice of courses in their final year. ☊ free ☊
'Can I use the phone?' 'Please, feel free (= of course you can use it).' ☊ free ☊
They gave me free access to all the files. ☊ free ☊
These exercises help free the body of tension. ☊ free ☊
The police are determined to free the town of violent crime. ☊ free ☊
A good kick finally freed the door. ☊ free ☊
He managed to free his arms from their bonds. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution ☊ freedom ☊
These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money. ☊ freedom ☊
EU citizens can now travel freely between member states. ☊ freely ☊
Prices are higher than they would be if market forces were allowed to operate freely. ☊ freely ☊
The book is now freely available in the shops (= it is not difficult to get a copy). ☊ freely ☊
Both players freely acknowledge that money was a major incentive. ☊ freely ☊
Millions of people gave freely in response to the appeal for the victims of the earthquake. ☊ freely ☊
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. ☊ freeze ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
Some fruits freeze better than others. ☊ freeze ☊
It may freeze tonight, so bring those plants inside. ☊ freeze ☊
freeze (up): The pipes have frozen, so we've got no water. ☊ freeze ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
Her calls became less frequent. ☊ frequent ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
a collection of summer dresses in fresh colours ☊ fresh ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
They will lose no time in holding fresh elections. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
Could we order some fresh coffee? ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. ☊ fresh ☊
freshly brewed coffee ☊ freshly ☊
They had a quarrel, but they're friends again now. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
Simon finds it hard to make friends with other children. ☊ be/make friends (with sb) ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
She was on friendly terms with most of the hospital staff. ☊ friendly ☊
We were not on the friendliest of terms (= we were not friendly at all). ☊ friendly ☊
to maintain friendly relations with all countries ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
friendly rivalry ☊ friendly ☊
friendship between A and B: It's the story of an extraordinary friendship between a boy and a seal. ☊ friendship ☊
The high prices have frightened off many customers. ☊ frighten sb/sth away/off, frighten sb/sth away from sth ☊
frightened to do sth: I'm too frightened to ask him now. ☊ frightened ☊
Conditions vary from school to school. ☊ from ☊
You need a break from routine. ☊ from ☊
She felt sick from tiredness. ☊ from ☊
I spilled coffee down my front. ☊ front ☊
The front of the building was covered with ivy. ☊ front ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
Please don't talk about it in front of the children. ☊ in front of ☊
Don't give up. You still have your whole life in front of you. ☊ in front of ☊
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 ☊
a piece of fruit (= an apple, an orange, etc.) ☊ fruit ☊
fruit trees ☊ fruit ☊
fried fish ☊ fry ☊
the smell of bacon frying ☊ fry ☊
a car with high fuel consumption ☊ fuel ☊
Domestic fuel bills are set to rise again in the autumn. ☊ fuel ☊
measures to achieve full employment ☊ full ☊
Students should take full advantage of the university's facilities. ☊ full ☊
She came round the corner at full speed. ☊ full ☊
Full details are available on request. ☊ full ☊
I still don't think we've heard the full story. ☊ full ☊
They sell a full range of hair and beauty products. ☊ full ☊
No more for me, thanks—I'm full up. ☊ full ☊
Our new brochure is crammed full of inspirational ideas. ☊ full ☊
There were cardboard boxes stuffed full of clothes. ☊ full ☊
I didn't do all that work just for the fun of it. ☊ fun ☊
The whole family can join in the fun at Water World. ☊ fun ☊
It wasn't serious - it was all done in fun. ☊ fun ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) ☊ function ☊
The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. ☊ function ☊
The sofa also functions as a bed. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
I need money to be able to function as an artist. ☊ function as sb/sth ☊
A fundamental change in the organization of health services was required. ☊ fundamental ☊
I'm pleased I didn't get that job, in a funny sort of way. ☊ funny ☊
a funny story ☊ funny ☊
I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
'What's so funny?' she demanded. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
We need to buy some new furniture. ☊ furniture ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
Have you any further questions? ☊ further ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
future generations ☊ future ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
I gained an insight into the work of a journalist. ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
gamble sth (at/on sth): I gambled all my winnings on the last race. ☊ gamble ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
two games all (= both players have won two games) ☊ game ☊
They're in training for the big game. ☊ game ☊
Leave a gap between your car and the next. ☊ gap ☊
There's a big age gap between them (= a big difference in their ages). ☊ gap ☊
the gap between rich and poor ☊ gap ☊
the gap between theory and practice ☊ gap ☊
His death left an enormous gap in my life. ☊ gap ☊
We think we've identified a gap in the market (= a business opportunity to make or sell sth that is not yet available). ☊ gap ☊
'You mean you believe all that garbage?' he said. ☊ garbage ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
the botanical gardens in Edinburgh ☊ garden ☊
the gates of the city ☊ gate ☊
Detectives have spent months gathering evidence. ☊ gather ☊
Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. ☊ gather ☊
The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. ☊ gather ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
gather sth together/up: I waited while he gathered up his papers. ☊ gather ☊
climbing/fishing/sports, etc. gear ☊ gear ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
low/high gear ☊ gear ☊
I check the bookings to get a general idea of what activities to plan. ☊ general ☊
The bad weather has been fairly general (= has affected most areas). ☊ general ☊
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable and breakdowns are rare. ☊ in general ☊
This is a crucial year for your relationships in general and your love life in particular. ☊ in general ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
I often wonder what future generations will make of our efforts. ☊ generation ☊
stories passed down from generation to generation ☊ generation ☊
She has inspired a whole generation of fashion school graduates. ☊ generation ☊
It was generous of him to offer to pay for us both. ☊ generous ☊
Please give generously. ☊ generously ☊
a dress that is generously cut (= uses plenty of material) ☊ generously ☊
a gentle voice/laugh/touch ☊ gentle ☊
Thank you—you're a real gentleman. ☊ gentleman ☊
Gentlemen of the jury! ☊ gentleman ☊
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
a degree in geography ☊ geography ☊
+ adv./prep.: The bridge was destroyed so we couldn't get across the river. ☊ get ☊
We couldn't get the piano through the door. ☊ get ☊
I must get my hair cut. ☊ get ☊
I'll never get all this work finished. ☊ get ☊
My car got (= was) stolen at the weekend. ☊ get ☊
get sb/sth: Quick—go and get a cloth! ☊ get ☊
She opened the door wider to get a better look. ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
Parents are always anxious for their children to get on. ☊ get on ☊
What's the best way to get into journalism? ☊ get into sth ☊
You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes. ☊ get into sth ☊
The train got in late. ☊ get in, get into sth ☊
Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never get away with it. ☊ get away with 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 ☊
A clever lawyer might find a way of getting round that clause. ☊ get round/around sth ☊
a giant-size box of tissues ☊ giant ☊
Thank you for your generous gift. ☊ gift ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
He married the girl next door. ☊ girl ☊
We'll give you all the help we can (= help you in every way we can). ☊ give ☊
All that driving has given me a headache. ☊ give ☊
give sb sth: You've given me your cold. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: She'd given the bug to all her colleagues. ☊ give ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
We need your help—please give generously. ☊ give ☊
give to sth: They both gave regularly to charity. ☊ give ☊
They were all given a box to carry. ☊ give ☊
I'll give you (= allow you to have) ten minutes to prepare your answer. ☊ give ☊
Don't give me any of that backchat (= don't be rude). ☊ give ☊
The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children. ☊ give ☊
The rebels were forced to give in. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
The authorities have shown no signs of giving in to the kidnappers' demands. ☊ give in (to sb/sth) ☊
The operation gave him back the use of his legs. ☊ give sb back sth, give sth back (to sb) ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
She doesn't give up easily. ☊ give up ☊
I give up—tell me the answer. ☊ give up ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
glad (that)...: I'm glad (that) you're feeling better. ☊ glad ☊
He was glad he'd come. ☊ glad ☊
a pair of glasses ☊ glass ☊
We keep all our glass and china in this cupboard. ☊ glass ☊
He drank three whole glasses. ☊ glass ☊
I cut myself on a piece of broken glass. ☊ glass ☊
The vegetables are grown under glass (= in a greenhouse ). ☊ glass ☊
global issues ☊ global ☊
The commission is calling for a global ban on whaling. ☊ global ☊
The children went wild with excitement. ☊ go ☊
'How did your interview go?' 'It went very well, thank you.' ☊ go ☊
The way things are going the company will be bankrupt by the end of the year. ☊ go ☊
I want this memo to go to all managers. ☊ go ☊
She went sobbing up the stairs. ☊ go ☊
I always start the day by going through my email. ☊ go through sth ☊
She went through the company's accounts, looking for evidence of fraud. ☊ go through sth ☊
Let's go through the arguments again. ☊ go through sth ☊
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through. ☊ go through sth ☊
Suddenly all the lights went on. ☊ go on ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
We can't go on like this—we seem to be always arguing. ☊ go on ☊
The car skidded and went into a tree. ☊ go into sth ☊
Just go away! ☊ go away ☊
go doing sth: It's unprofessional to go round criticizing your colleagues. ☊ go around/round ☊
The building of the new bridge will go ahead as planned. ☊ go ahead ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
The kids go back to school next week. ☊ go back to sth ☊
All her property went to her eldest son (= when she died). ☊ go to sb/sth ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
18-carat gold ☊ gold ☊
It's no good complaining—they never listen. ☊ good ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
I don't feel too good today. ☊ good ☊
It is good practice to supply a written report to the buyer. ☊ good ☊
good at doing sth: Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. ☊ good ☊
Thank you, good question. ☊ good ☊
Cuts have been made for the good of the company. ☊ good ☊
What's the good of (= how does it help you) earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? ☊ good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Take out our service contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills. ☊ goodbye ☊
stolen goods ☊ goods ☊
The plastic bag contained all his worldly goods (= everything he owned). ☊ goods ☊
The country is governed by elected representatives of the people. ☊ govern ☊
He accused the opposition party of being unfit to govern. ☊ govern ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
Don't grab—there's plenty for everyone. ☊ grab ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
By the time we arrived, someone had grabbed all the good seats. ☊ grab ☊
All the materials used were of the highest grade. ☊ grade ☊
She got good grades on her exams. ☊ grade ☊
grade sth/sb (by/according to sth): The containers are graded according to size. ☊ grade ☊
Responses were graded from 1 (very satisfied) to 5 (not at all satisfied). ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth: I spent all weekend grading papers. ☊ grade ☊
grade sb/sth + noun: The best students are graded A. ☊ grade ☊
Recovery from the disease is very gradual. ☊ gradual ☊
The weather gradually improved. ☊ gradually ☊
Gradually, the children began to understand. ☊ gradually ☊
a grain of salt/sand/sugar ☊ grain ☊
the basic rules of grammar ☊ grammar ☊
The children are staying with their grandparents. ☊ grandparent ☊
grant sth: My request was granted. ☊ grant ☊
He was granted a licence to mine in the area. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
These lands had been granted to the family in perpetuity. ☊ grant ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
Her husband was always there and she just took him for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
student grants (= to pay for their education) ☊ grant ☊
He has been awarded a research grant. ☊ grant ☊
to cut/mow the grass ☊ grass ☊
grateful (to sb) (for sth): I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help. ☊ grateful ☊
We would be grateful for any information you can give us. ☊ grateful ☊
grateful (to do sth): She seems to think I should be grateful to have a job at all. ☊ grateful ☊
Grateful thanks are due to the following people for their help... ☊ grateful ☊
I would be grateful if you could send the completed form back as soon as possible. ☊ grateful ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
I feel great today. ☊ great ☊
I don't feel too great. ☊ great ☊
the great powers (= important and powerful countries) ☊ great ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
'I'll pick you up at seven.' 'That'll be great, thanks.' ☊ great ☊
You've been a great help, I must say (= no help at all). ☊ great ☊
He must have fallen from a great height. ☊ great ☊
He cut himself a great thick slice of cake. ☊ great ☊
Her death was a great shock to us all. ☊ great ☊
We are all to a great extent the products of our culture. ☊ great ☊
The reports were greatly exaggerated. ☊ greatly ☊
green tomatoes ☊ green ☊
After the rains, the land was green with new growth. ☊ green ☊
The room was decorated in a combination of greens and blues. ☊ green ☊
She was dressed all in green. ☊ green ☊
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ☊ ground ☊
the hospital grounds ☊ ground ☊
ancient burial grounds ☊ ground ☊
fertile ground for planting crops ☊ ground ☊
Houses and a luxury tourist hotel were burned to the ground (= completely destroyed, so that there is nothing left). ☊ ground ☊
a group of girls/trees/houses ☊ group ☊
Students stood around in groups waiting for their results. ☊ group ☊
The residents formed a community action group. ☊ group ☊
The proportion of single parent families varies between different income groups. ☊ group ☊
ethnic groups ☊ group ☊
She asked her students to get into groups of four. ☊ group ☊
The region is too dry for plants to grow. ☊ grow ☊
These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. ☊ grow ☊
Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. ☊ grow ☊
I grew all these flowers from one packet of seeds. ☊ grow ☊
The puppies grow quickly during the first six months. ☊ grow ☊
A growing child needs plenty of sleep. ☊ grow ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
The performance improved as their confidence grew. ☊ grow ☊
Their children have all grown up and left home now. ☊ grow up ☊
Lack of water will stunt the plant's growth. ☊ growth ☊
a concern with personal (= mental and emotional) growth and development ☊ growth ☊
We provide a 5-year guarantee against rust. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sth: Basic human rights, including freedom of speech, are now guaranteed. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: The ticket will guarantee you free entry. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee to do sth: We guarantee to deliver your goods within a week. ☊ guarantee ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The terrorist was kept under police guard. ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
guess sth: She guessed the answer straight away. ☊ guess ☊
guess what, where, etc...: You'll never guess what she told me. ☊ guess ☊
I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest. ☊ guest ☊
We hired a local guide to get us across the mountains. ☊ guide ☊
The health and safety officer will guide you through the safety procedures. ☊ guide ☊
I felt guilty about not visiting my parents more often. ☊ guilty ☊
John had a guilty look on his face. ☊ guilty ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
the guilty party (= the person responsible for sth bad happening) ☊ guilty ☊
We've all been guilty of selfishness at some time in our lives. ☊ guilty ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ gun ☊
The attacker held a gun to the hostage's head. ☊ gun ☊
a gun battle between rival gangs ☊ gun ☊
You need to change your eating habits. ☊ habit ☊
He has the irritating habit of biting his nails. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon. ☊ hair ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
We'll need to reduce the weight by half. ☊ half ☊
She ran into the hall and up the stairs. ☊ hall ☊
a gentle tap with a hammer ☊ hammer ☊
He struck her on the head with a hammer. ☊ hammer ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
The neighbours are always willing to lend a hand. ☊ hand ☊
Put your hand up if you know the answer. ☊ hand ☊
Keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times. ☊ hand ☊
Couples strolled past holding hands. ☊ hand ☊
a hand drill (= one that is used by turning a handle rather than powered by electricity) ☊ hand ☊
You must all hand in your projects by the end of next week. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
I handed the watch in to the police. ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
They handed the weapons over to the police. ☊ hand sb/sth over (to sb) ☊
The label on the box said: 'Fragile. Handle with care.' ☊ handle ☊
She's very good at handling her patients. ☊ handle ☊
We all have to learn to handle stress. ☊ handle ☊
handle yourself: You have to know how to handle yourself in this business (= know the right way to behave). ☊ handle ☊
the handle of a knife ☊ handle ☊
a broom handle ☊ handle ☊
The handle's broken off this jug. ☊ handle ☊
She turned the handle and opened the door. ☊ handle ☊
She had committed suicide by hanging herself from a beam. ☊ hang ☊
At that time you could hang for stealing. ☊ hang ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth + adv./prep.: Hang your coat on the hook. ☊ hang ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
I think we can manage quite happily on our own. ☊ happily ☊
And they all lived happily ever after (= used as the end of a fairy tale ). ☊ happily ☊
The story has a happy ending. ☊ happy ☊
a hard choice/question ☊ hard ☊
We're finding reliable staff hard to come by (= difficult to get). ☊ hard ☊
hard for sb (to do sth): It's hard for old people to change their ways. ☊ hard ☊
We can't stop for coffee now, we've hardly started. ☊ hardly ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
He may say no, but there's no harm in asking. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
It does no harm to ask. ☊ there is no harm in (sb's) doing sth, it does no harm (for sb) to do sth ☊
the harmful effects of alcohol ☊ harmful ☊
the sun's harmful ultra-violet rays ☊ harmful ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
to put on/take off a hat ☊ hat ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ hate ☊
hate sb/yourself for sth/for doing sth: I hated myself for feeling jealous. ☊ hate ☊
a look of hate ☊ hate ☊
a hate campaign (= cruel comments made about sb over a period of time in order to damage their reputation) ☊ hate ☊
hate mail (= letters containing cruel comments) ☊ hate ☊
He looked at me with intense hatred. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (for/of sb/sth): She felt nothing but hatred for her attacker. ☊ hatred ☊
hatred (towards sb): feelings of hatred towards the bombers ☊ hatred ☊
racial hatred (= between people from different races) ☊ hatred ☊
You've had your hair cut! ☊ have ☊
The colour green has a restful effect. ☊ have ☊
I'll have the salmon (= for example, in a restaurant). ☊ have ☊
I soon had the fish in a net. ☊ have ☊
They have a lot of courage. ☊ have ☊
You can have your files back after we've checked them. ☊ have sth back ☊
You don't have to knock—just walk in. ☊ have to ☊
You simply have to get a new job. ☊ have to ☊
He (= the man we are watching) went through that door. ☊ he ☊
I wish you'd use your head (= think carefully before doing or saying sth). ☊ head ☊
I can't work it out in my head—I need a calculator. ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
The boys hung their heads in shame. ☊ head ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
heal up: The cut healed up without leaving a scar. ☊ heal ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
All parties are promising to increase spending on health. ☊ 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 ☊
to hear both sides of the argument ☊ hear ☊
Her novels tend to deal with affairs of the heart. ☊ heart ☊
The story captured the hearts and minds of a generation. ☊ heart ☊
I could feel my heart pounding in my chest (= because of excitement, etc.). ☊ heart ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
He could feel the heat of the sun on his back. ☊ heat ☊
Set the oven to a low/high/moderate heat. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. ☊ heaven ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
They are both heavily involved in politics. ☊ heavily ☊
a heavy cake ☊ heavy ☊
Avoid heavy foods that are difficult to digest. ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy coat ☊ heavy ☊
He was tall and strong, with heavy features. ☊ heavy ☊
He tried to push the heavy door open. ☊ heavy ☊
shoes with a low/high heel ☊ heel ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
He is at the height of his career. ☊ height ☊
She is still at the height of her powers. ☊ height ☊
The fire reached its height around 2 a.m. ☊ height ☊
He doesn't have a head for heights (= is afraid of high places). ☊ height ☊
a fear of heights ☊ height ☊
We looked out over the city from the heights of Edinburgh Castle. ☊ height ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
The plane flew at a height of 3 000 metres. ☊ height ☊
The stone was dropped from a great height. ☊ height ☊
The aircraft was gaining height. ☊ height ☊
to be at shoulder/chest/waist height ☊ height ☊
She worries about her height (= that she is too tall). ☊ height ☊
The height of the mountain did not discourage them. ☊ height ☊
Height: 210 mm. Width: 57 mm. Length: 170 mm. ☊ height ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
It is almost 2 metres in height. ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
to be of medium/average height ☊ height ☊
You can adjust the height of the chair. ☊ height ☊
The table is available in several different heights. ☊ height ☊
Oh hell, I've burned the pan. ☊ hell ☊
What the hell do you think you are doing? ☊ hell ☊
I can't really afford it, but, what the hell (= it doesn't matter), I'll get it anyway. ☊ hell ☊
help yourself: If you want another drink, just help yourself. ☊ help ☊
help (sb) in doing sth: I need contacts that could help in finding a job. ☊ help ☊
Come and help me lift this box. ☊ help ☊
help (to) do sth: She helped (to) organize the party. ☊ help ☊
The money raised will help towards (= partly provide) the cost of organizing the championships. ☊ help ☊
help sth: It doesn't really help matters knowing that everyone is talking about us. ☊ help ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
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 ☊
He never does more work than he can help (= he does as little as possible). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
I always end up having an argument with her, I don't know why, I just can't help it. ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
Was the information I gave you any help? ☊ help ☊
The course they sent me on was of no help whatsoever! ☊ help ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help in doing sth: The organization offers practical help in dealing with paperwork. ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
Thank you for all your help. ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
They have at last decided to enlist the help of experts. ☊ help ☊
The college will no longer have to close, thanks to the help of private investment. ☊ help ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
The staff couldn't have been more helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
Papers were scattered here and there on the floor. ☊ here and there ☊
Here you are. This is what you were asking for. ☊ here you are ☊
a war hero (= sb who was very brave during a war) ☊ hero ☊
The hero of the novel is a ten-year old boy. ☊ hero ☊
Hi guys! ☊ hi ☊
I keep my private papers hidden. ☊ hide ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
We hid from our pursuers in an empty house. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
hide sth: The house was hidden by trees. ☊ hide ☊
She felt sure the letter had some hidden meaning. ☊ hide ☊
His brusque manner hides a shy and sensitive nature. ☊ hide ☊
a high potassium content ☊ high ☊
a high-fat diet ☊ high ☊
a high temperature/speed/price ☊ high ☊
a high rate of inflation ☊ high ☊
Demand is high at this time of year. ☊ high ☊
a high level of pollution ☊ high ☊
a high standard of craftsmanship ☊ high ☊
high-quality goods ☊ high ☊
a high risk of injury ☊ high ☊
A high degree of accuracy is needed. ☊ high ☊
The tree blew over in the high winds. ☊ high ☊
The cost in terms of human life was high. ☊ high ☊
a high branch/shelf/window ☊ high ☊
The rooms had high ceilings. ☊ high ☊
streaks of high cloud ☊ high ☊
They were flying at high altitude. ☊ high ☊
the grasslands of the high prairies ☊ high ☊
What's the highest mountain in the US? ☊ high ☊
The house has a high wall all the way round it. ☊ high ☊
shoes with high heels ☊ high ☊
He has a round face with a high forehead. ☊ high ☊
How high is Everest? ☊ high ☊
It's only a low wall—about a metre high. ☊ high ☊
knee-high boots ☊ high ☊
Prices are expected to rise even higher this year. ☊ high ☊
An eagle circled high overhead. ☊ high ☊
I can't jump any higher. ☊ high ☊
She never got very high in the company. ☊ high ☊
His desk was piled high with papers. ☊ high ☊
She's aiming high (= hoping to be very successful) in her exams. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ highly ☊
highly trained/educated ☊ highly ☊
a highly paid job ☊ highly ☊
His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him). ☊ highly ☊
Her novels are very highly regarded. ☊ highly ☊
Highway patrol officers closed the road. ☊ highway ☊
The house is built on the side of a hill overlooking the river. ☊ hill ☊
Always take care when driving down steep hills. ☊ hill ☊
I'm taller than him. ☊ him ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
The area was inhabited long before the dawn of recorded history (= before people wrote about events). ☊ history ☊
a degree in History ☊ history ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
His death didn't really hit me at first. ☊ hit ☊
Rural areas have been worst hit by the strike. ☊ hit ☊
hit sb/sth with sth: He hit the nail squarely on the head with the hammer. ☊ hit ☊
The bus hit the bridge. ☊ hit ☊
They are about to release an album of their greatest hits. ☊ hit ☊
She played all her old hits. ☊ hit ☊
Give it a good hit. ☊ hit ☊
The bomber scored a direct hit on the bridge. ☊ 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 ☊
It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise. ☊ hold ☊
The country is holding its first free elections for 20 years. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
hold sth + adj.: I'll hold the door open for you. ☊ hold ☊
She was holding a large box. ☊ hold ☊
I held the mouse by its tail. ☊ hold ☊
He bravely held back his tears. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
Do you think that mixed-ability classes hold back the better students? ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
We are determined that nothing should hold back the peace talks. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
The children climbed through a hole in the fence. ☊ hole ☊
Water had collected in the holes in the road. ☊ hole ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
a camping/skiing/walking, etc. holiday ☊ holiday ☊
The tree trunk was hollow inside. ☊ hollow ☊
Her stomach felt hollow with fear. ☊ hollow ☊
the holy city of Mecca ☊ holy ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
They wanted to give the boy a secure and loving home. ☊ home ☊
Jamaica is home to over two million people. ☊ home ☊
We haven't found a home for all our books yet (= a place where they can be kept). ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
They applied for a home improvement loan. ☊ home ☊
Simon feels very at home on a horse. ☊ at home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
I have to write up the notes for homework. ☊ homework ☊
an honest answer ☊ honest ☊
honest (about sth): Are you being completely honest about your feelings? ☊ honest ☊
honest (with sb): Thank you for being so honest with me. ☊ honest ☊
I can't believe he got that money honestly. ☊ honestly ☊
I didn't tell anyone, honestly! ☊ honestly ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
to win the highest honour ☊ honour ☊
He was buried with full military honours (= with a special military service as a sign of respect). ☊ honour ☊
a picture/curtain/coat hook ☊ hook ☊
a fish hook ☊ hook ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
Don't raise your hopes too high, or you may be disappointed. ☊ hope ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
She told me all her hopes, dreams and fears. ☊ hope ☊
They have high hopes for their children. ☊ hope ☊
With a look of horror, he asked if the doctor thought he had cancer. ☊ horror ☊
To his horror, he could feel himself starting to cry (= it upset him very much). ☊ horror ☊
He mounted his horse and rode off. ☊ horse ☊
to be admitted to (the) hospital ☊ hospital ☊
There is an urgent need for more hospital beds. ☊ hospital ☊
Ian, our host, introduced us to the other guests. ☊ host ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
hot spicy food ☊ hot ☊
You can make a curry hotter simply by adding chillies. ☊ hot ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
All rooms have hot and cold water. ☊ hot ☊
I couldn't live in a hot country (= one which has high average temperatures). ☊ hot ☊
I touched his forehead. He felt hot and feverish. ☊ hot ☊
Chicago is two hours away (= it takes two hours to get there). ☊ hour ☊
We're four hours ahead of New York (= referring to the time difference). ☊ hour ☊
Britain's licensing hours (= when pubs are allowed to open) used to be very restricted. ☊ hour ☊
Be quiet or you'll wake the whole house! ☊ house ☊
Most households now own at least one car. ☊ household ☊
I'll show you how to load the software. ☊ how ☊
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there? ☊ how ☊
How are you feeling now? ☊ how ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
The sums of money involved are potentially huge. ☊ huge ☊
Contact with other people is a basic human need. ☊ human ☊
human geography (= the study of the way different people live around the world) ☊ human ☊
The hostages were used as a human shield (= a person or group of people that is forced to stay in a particular place where they would be hurt or killed if their country attacked it). ☊ human ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
That is no way to treat another human being. ☊ human ☊
He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. ☊ humorous ☊
a humorous look at the world of fashion ☊ humorous ☊
He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes. ☊ humorous ☊
a story full of gentle humour ☊ humour ☊
I can't stand people with no sense of humour. ☊ humour ☊
The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour (= things that cause French people to laugh). ☊ humour ☊
She wasn't feeling very hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
All this talk of food is making me hungry. ☊ hungry ☊
Both parties are hungry for power. ☊ hungry ☊
The child is simply hungry for affection. ☊ hungry ☊
His eyes had a wild hungry look in them. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt sth: Whales are still being hunted and killed in the Arctic. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
Since 1977 otter hunting has been illegal. ☊ hunting ☊
The kids hurried to open their presents. ☊ hurry ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
I didn't want to hurt his feelings. ☊ hurt ☊
a hurt look/expression ☊ hurt ☊
I'm taller than her, aren't I? ☊ I ☊
Desserts are served with cream or ice cream. ☊ ice cream ☊
It seemed like a good idea at the time, and then it all went horribly wrong. ☊ idea ☊
She found it hard to live up to his high ideals. ☊ 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 ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
a sense of national/cultural/personal/group identity ☊ identity ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If he improved his IT skills, he'd (= he would) easily get a job. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
Do you want that cake? If not, I'll have it. ☊ if not ☊
He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette. ☊ ignore ☊
She deliberately ignored my question and changed the subject. ☊ ignore ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
illustrate sth: To illustrate my point, let me tell you a little story. ☊ illustrate ☊
illustrate how, what, etc...: Here's an example to illustrate what I mean. ☊ illustrate ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
Nobody hates you—it's all in your imagination. ☊ imagination ☊
Use your imagination! (= used to tell sb that they will have to guess the answer to the question they have asked you, usually because it is obvious or embarrassing) ☊ imagination ☊
His stories really stretch children's imaginations. ☊ imagination ☊
I can't imagine life without the children now. ☊ imagine ☊
imagine what, how, etc...: Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? ☊ imagine ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
Our immediate concern is to help the families of those who died. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
It's immoral to steal. ☊ immoral ☊
They were charged with living off immoral earnings (= money earned by working as a prostitute ). ☊ immoral ☊
The report assesses the impact of AIDS on the gay community. ☊ impact ☊
Her speech made a profound impact on everyone. ☊ impact ☊
Businesses are beginning to feel the full impact of the recession. ☊ impact ☊
craters made by meteorite impacts ☊ impact ☊
The impact of the blow knocked ******** balance. ☊ impact ☊
The bomb explodes on impact (= when it hits something). ☊ impact ☊
The report calls for a ban on the import of hazardous waste. ☊ import ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
He likes to feel important. ☊ important ☊
to impose limitations/restrictions/constraints on sth ☊ impose ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
We've certainly improved on last year's figures. ☊ improve on/upon sth ☊
Sales figures continue to show signs of improvement. ☊ improvement ☊
We expect to see further improvement over the coming year. ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: There is still room for improvement in your work. ☊ improvement ☊
a significant/substantial/dramatic improvement ☊ improvement ☊
a slight/steady improvement ☊ improvement ☊
improvement in/on/to sth: an improvement in Anglo-German relations ☊ improvement ☊
This is a great improvement on your previous work. ☊ improvement ☊
improvements to the bus service ☊ improvement ☊
The kids were playing in the street. ☊ in ☊
all the paintings in the collection ☊ in ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
I can't drink coffee with milk in. ☊ in ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
She's a few inches taller than me. ☊ inch ☊
He escaped death by an inch. ☊ inch ☊
He was just inches away from scoring. ☊ inch ☊
include doing sth: Your duties include typing letters and answering the telephone. ☊ include ☊
We all went, me included. ☊ include ☊
include sb/sth as sth: Representatives from the country were included as observers at the conference. ☊ include ☊
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. ☊ including ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
people on high/low incomes ☊ income ☊
higher/middle/lower income groups ☊ income ☊
increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere ☊ increase ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
increase sth (from A) (to B): We need to increase productivity. ☊ increase ☊
Homelessness is on the increase (= increasing). ☊ increase ☊
increasingly difficult/important/popular ☊ increasingly ☊
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 ☊
Thank you very much indeed! ☊ indeed ☊
a man of independent means (= with an income that he does not earn by working) ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
Author and subject indexes are available on a library database. ☊ index ☊
'What are they doing here?' he asked, indicating her bags in the hallway. ☊ indicate ☊
indicate where, which, etc...: He indicated where the furniture was to go. ☊ indicate ☊
The article claims that an increase in crime indicates a decline in moral standards. ☊ indicate ☊
indication (that...): There are clear indications that the economy is improving. ☊ indication ☊
All the indications are that the deal will go ahead as planned. ☊ indication ☊
The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly. ☊ indirectly ☊
We interviewed each individual member of the community. ☊ individual ☊
The minister refused to comment on individual cases. ☊ individual ☊
respect for individual freedom ☊ individual ☊
The competition is open to both teams and individuals. ☊ individual ☊
Treatment depends on the individual involved. ☊ individual ☊
donations from private individuals (= ordinary people rather than companies, etc.) ☊ individual ☊
The school's reputation was ruined by the bad behaviour of a few individuals. ☊ individual ☊
the rights of the individual ☊ individual ☊
the world's leading industrial nations ☊ industrial ☊
the needs of British industry ☊ industry ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
Inevitably, the press exaggerated the story. ☊ inevitably ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
Flu is highly infectious. ☊ infectious ☊
Don't let me influence you either way. ☊ influence ☊
influence how, whether, etc...: The wording of questions can influence how people answer. ☊ influence ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
inform sb that...: I have been reliably informed (= somebody I trust has told me) that the couple will marry next year. ☊ inform ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
to provide/give/pass on information ☊ information ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
This leaflet is produced for the information of (= to inform) our customers. ☊ information ☊
He refused to comment before he had seen all the relevant information. ☊ information ☊
Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. ☊ ingredient ☊
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. ☊ ingredient ☊
Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients. ☊ ingredient ☊
the essential ingredients for success ☊ ingredient ☊
It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story. ☊ ingredient ☊
Just write your initials. ☊ initial ☊
The death toll was initially reported at around 250, but was later revised to 300. ☊ initially ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
He injured his knee playing hockey. ☊ injure ☊
Carter is playing in place of the injured O'Reilly. ☊ injured ☊
an injured look/tone ☊ injured ☊
Two players are out of the team because of injury. ☊ injury ☊
No damage or injuries were reported. ☊ injury ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
You'll feel better with a good meal inside you. ☊ inside ☊
the insides of the windows ☊ inside ☊
the inside pages of a newspaper ☊ inside ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
What would you do, for instance, if you found a member of staff stealing? ☊ for instance ☊
In the first instance, notify the police and then contact your insurance company. ☊ in the first instance ☊
We just had soup instead of a full meal. ☊ instead of ☊
Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. ☊ instruction ☊
Always read the instructions before you start. ☊ instruction ☊
instruction on how to do sth: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. ☊ instruction ☊
to ignore/carry out sb's instructions ☊ instruction ☊
the flight instruments ☊ instrument ☊
She felt insulted by the low offer. ☊ insult ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
The questions were an insult to our intelligence (= too easy). ☊ insult ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
Can you claim for the loss on your insurance? ☊ insurance ☊
a person of high/average/low intelligence ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence reports ☊ intelligence ☊
intelligence sources (= people who give this information) ☊ intelligence ☊
to ask an intelligent question ☊ intelligent ☊
a search for intelligent life on other planets ☊ intelligent ☊
intended as sth: The notes are intended as an introduction to the course. ☊ intended ☊
high rates of interest ☊ interest ☊
These plants will add interest to your garden in winter. ☊ interest ☊
This museum holds particular interest for geologists. ☊ interest ☊
to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth ☊ interest ☊
By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea. ☊ interest ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
interested (in doing sth): Anyone interested in joining the club should contact us at the address below. ☊ interested ☊
an interesting question/point/example ☊ interesting ☊
interesting (that...): I find it interesting that she claims not to know him. ☊ interesting ☊
the internal structure of a building ☊ internal ☊
a pianist with an international reputation ☊ international ☊
All the rooms have access to the Internet/Internet access. ☊ Internet ☊
an Internet service provider (= a company that provides you with an Internet connection and services such as email, etc.) ☊ Internet ☊
The students were asked to interpret the poem. ☊ interpret ☊
interpret sth: The data can be interpreted in many different ways. ☊ interpret ☊
She couldn't speak much English so her children had to interpret for her. ☊ interpret ☊
Her evidence suggests a different interpretation of the events. ☊ interpretation ☊
It is not possible for everyone to put their own interpretation on the law. ☊ interpretation ☊
Dreams are open to interpretation (= they can be explained in different ways). ☊ interpretation ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years. ☊ interval ☊
The runners started at 5-minute intervals. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
Flaming torches were positioned at intervals along the terrace. ☊ at (...) intervals ☊
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 ☊
Interviews and questionnaires are the most important tools in market research. ☊ interview ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
She was sliding into depression. ☊ into ☊
Bands from London introduced the craze for this kind of music. ☊ introduce ☊
A slow theme introduces the first movement. ☊ introduce ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
By way of introduction, let me give you the background to the story. ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ 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 new manufacturing methods ☊ introduction ☊
The book lists plants suitable for the British flower garden, among them many new introductions. ☊ introduction ☊
What excuse did he invent this time? ☊ invent ☊
invest sth (in/on sth): The college is to invest $2 million in a new conference hall. ☊ 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 ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate what, how, etc...: Police are investigating what happened. ☊ investigate ☊
This is not the first time he has been investigated by the police for fraud. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate (sth): Scientists are investigating the effects of diet on fighting cancer. ☊ investigate ☊
investigate how, what, etc...: The research investigates how foreign speakers gain fluency. ☊ investigate ☊
a criminal/murder/police 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 ☊
a high return on my investments ☊ investment ☊
invite sb (to/for sth): Successful candidates will be invited for interview next week. ☊ invite ☊
invite sth (from sb): He invited questions from the audience. ☊ invite ☊
involve doing sth: The test will involve answering questions about a photograph. ☊ involve ☊
involve sb (in sth/in doing sth): We want to involve as many people as possible in the celebrations. ☊ involve ☊
We need to examine all the costs involved in the project first. ☊ involved ☊
He's a very involved father (= he spends a lot of time with his children). ☊ involved ☊
They're not romantically involved. ☊ involved ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
cast/wrought/corrugated iron ☊ iron ☊
iron gates/bars/railings ☊ iron ☊
There are still a few details that need ironing out. ☊ iron sth out ☊
The way she puts on that accent really irritates me. ☊ irritate ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
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 ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth: to issue passports/visas/tickets ☊ issue ☊
issue sb with sth: New members will be issued with a temporary identity card. ☊ issue ☊
issue sth to sb: Work permits were issued to only 5% of those who applied for them. ☊ issue ☊
They issued a joint statement denying the charges. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Look! It's going up that tree. ☊ it ☊
Her baby's due next month. She hopes it will be a boy. ☊ it ☊
It appears that the two leaders are holding secret talks. ☊ it ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
Children often feel jealous when a new baby arrives. ☊ jealous ☊
Sorting these papers out is going to be a long job. ☊ job ☊
Did they offer you the job? ☊ job ☊
Members of the public joined the search for the missing boy. ☊ join ☊
join sb in doing sth: I'm sure you'll all join me in wishing Ted and Laura a very happy marriage. ☊ join ☊
She joined the company three months ago. ☊ join ☊
join sth: The path joins the road near the trees. ☊ join ☊
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge. ☊ join ☊
Draw a line joining (up) all the crosses. ☊ join ☊
The report was a joint effort (= we worked on it together). ☊ joint ☊
joke about sth: They often joked about all the things that could go wrong. ☊ joke ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
No way am I doing that. You must be joking! ☊ you're joking, you must be joking ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
The last singer was the best—not that I'm any judge (= I do not know much about the subject). ☊ judge ☊
'I'm not sure that's a good way to do it.' 'Let me be the judge of that.' ☊ judge ☊
a High Court judge ☊ judge ☊
She was asked to judge the essay competition. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It's difficult to judge how long the journey will take. ☊ judge ☊
As far as I can judge, all of them are to blame. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth (on sth): Schools should not be judged only on exam results. ☊ judge ☊
judge sb/sth + adj.: They judged it wise to say nothing. ☊ judge ☊
judge how, what, etc...: It was hard to judge how great the risk was. ☊ judge ☊
It's not something I can give you rules for; you'll have to use your judgement. ☊ judgement ☊
I'd like to reserve judgement until I see the report. ☊ judgement ☊
Two orange juices, please. ☊ juice ☊
I couldn't follow the talk because he kept jumping about from one topic to another. ☊ jump ☊
The story then jumps from her childhood in New York to her first visit to London. ☊ jump ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
jump sth + adv./prep.: I jumped my horse over all the fences. ☊ jump ☊
The children were jumping up and down with excitement. ☊ jump ☊
unusually large price jumps ☊ jump ☊
The story takes a jump back in time. ☊ jump ☊
Somehow he survived the jump from the third floor of the building. ☊ jump ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
She has coached many of our leading juniors. ☊ junior ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
just what...: It's just what I wanted! ☊ just ☊
You can get there just as cheaply by plane. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
I can't just drop all my commitments. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
'Can I help you?' 'No thanks, I'm just looking.' (= in a shop/store) ☊ just ☊
He demanded, not without justice, that he should be allowed to express his views. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
She felt fully justified in asking for her money back. ☊ justified ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
I kept a weekly account of my workload and activities. ☊ keep ☊
She kept her past secret from us all. ☊ keep ☊
I keep all her letters. ☊ keep ☊
The high cost of raw materials is keeping prices up. ☊ keep sth up ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
If you do not keep up with the payments you could lose your home. ☊ keep up with sth ☊
The sign said 'Private Property—Keep Out!' ☊ keep out (of sth) ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
Check your answers in the key at the back of the book. ☊ key ☊
a bunch of keys ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
kick sb/sth + adv./prep./adj.: The boys were kicking a ball around in the yard. ☊ kick ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ kick ☊
The dancers kicked their legs in the air. ☊ kick ☊
If the door won't open, give it a kick. ☊ kick ☊
She needs a kick up the backside (= she needs to be strongly encouraged to do sth or to behave better). ☊ kick ☊
They're two of a kind—both workaholics! ☊ of a kind ☊
As well as his salary, he gets benefits in kind. ☊ in kind ☊
I had a kind of feeling this might happen. ☊ a kind of ☊
That made me feel kind of stupid. ☊ kind of ☊
'He's resigning.' 'I'd suspected something of the kind.' ☊ something of the/that kind ☊
Thank you for your kind invitation. ☊ kind ☊
'Do have another.' 'That's very kind of you (= thank you).' ☊ kind ☊
We need a kinder, gentler society. ☊ kind ☊
It would be kinder if we didn't mention his wife. ☊ kind ☊
If an animal is badly injured, often the kindest thing to do is to destroy it painlessly. ☊ kind ☊
She spoke kindly to them. ☊ kindly ☊
the kings and queens of England ☊ king ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
She kissed him on both cheeks. ☊ kiss ☊
An award can be the kiss of death for a writer. ☊ the kiss of death ☊
We seem to take everything but the kitchen sink when we go camping. ☊ everything but the kitchen sink ☊
He went down on one knee and asked her to marry him. ☊ knee ☊
The knives are out for the chancellor. ☊ the knives are out (for sb) ☊
knit sb sth: She's knitting the baby a shawl. ☊ knit ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
The boys were knocking (= kicking) a ball around in the back yard. ☊ knock ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
hair full of knots and tangles (= twisted in a way that is difficult to comb ) ☊ knot ☊
She knows a bargain when she sees one. ☊ know ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ 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 ☊
I know exactly how you feel. ☊ know ☊
'Martin was lying all the time.' 'I should have known.' ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
know where, what, etc...: I knew where he was hiding. ☊ know ☊
'What's the answer?' 'I don't know.' ☊ know ☊
I don't know about you, but I'm ready for something to eat. ☊ know ☊
He denied all knowledge of the affair. ☊ knowledge ☊
a lab coat (= a white coat worn by scientists, etc. working in a laboratory) ☊ lab ☊
We tested various supermarkets' own label pasta sauces (= those marked with the name of the shop/store where they are sold). ☊ label ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
I feel there is something lacking in my life. ☊ lacking ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ land ☊
conflicts over tribal lands ☊ land ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
We shall be landing shortly. Please fasten your seatbelts. ☊ land ☊
The pilot landed the plane safely. ☊ land ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ land ☊
A fly landed on his nose. ☊ land ☊
the bleak/rugged/dramatic, etc. landscape of the area ☊ landscape ☊
the woods and fields that are typical features of the English landscape ☊ landscape ☊
an urban/industrial landscape ☊ landscape ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
an artist famous for his landscapes ☊ landscape ☊
She specializes in landscapes. ☊ landscape ☊
winding country lanes ☊ lane ☊
The quickest way is through the back lanes behind the bus station. ☊ lane ☊
the northbound/southbound lane ☊ lane ☊
the language of dolphins/bees ☊ language ☊
literary/poetic language ☊ language ☊
It takes a long time to learn to speak a language well. ☊ language ☊
All the children must learn a foreign language. ☊ language ☊
a qualification in language teaching ☊ language ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
Brazil is the world's largest producer of coffee. ☊ large ☊
He resigned largely because of the stories in the press. ☊ largely ☊
They arrived last of all. ☊ last ☊
I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago. ☊ last ☊
last (out) sth: Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning). ☊ last ☊
last (out): Will the coffee last out till next week? ☊ last ☊
The doctors did all they could, but it was too late. ☊ be too late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
They worked late into the night to finish the report. ☊ late ☊
Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. ☊ at the latest ☊
His first joke got the biggest laugh of the night. ☊ laugh ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
the laws of supply and demand ☊ law ☊
Defence attorneys can use any means within the law to get their client off. ☊ law ☊
British schools are now required by law to publish their exam results. ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
the need for better law enforcement ☊ law ☊
The cuckoo lays its eggs in other birds' nests. ☊ lay ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
to lay a carpet/cable/pipe ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
the layers of meaning in the poem ☊ layer ☊
I was feeling too lazy to go out. ☊ lazy ☊
Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. ☊ lead ☊
A reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. ☊ lead ☊
lead sb (to sth): What led you to this conclusion? ☊ lead ☊
lead sb to do sth: This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies. ☊ lead ☊
Which door leads to the yard? ☊ lead ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
The polls have given Labour a five-point lead. ☊ lead ☊
leading experts ☊ leading ☊
He played a leading part in the negotiations. ☊ leading ☊
lettuce/cabbage/oak leaves ☊ leaf ☊
The trees are just coming into leaf. ☊ leaf ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
The book is about how children learn. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: He's learning to dance. ☊ learn ☊
learn how, what, etc...: He's still learning how to dance. ☊ learn ☊
Today we learnt how to use the new software. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
learn (that)...: He'll just have to learn (that) he can't always have his own way. ☊ learn ☊
learn to do sth: I soon learned not to ask too many questions. ☊ learn ☊
Cut the grass at least once a week in summer. ☊ at least ☊
She may be slow but at least she's reliable. ☊ at least ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
They left me with all the clearing up. ☊ leave ☊
Is there any coffee left? ☊ leave ☊
leave to sb: The only course of action left to me was to notify her employer. ☊ leave ☊
leave sth: Leave the dishes—I'll do them later. ☊ 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) ☊
to attend a series of lectures on Jane Austen ☊ lecture ☊
They are currently facing a long legal battle in the US courts. ☊ legal ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. ☊ lemon ☊
a lemon tree ☊ lemon ☊
Her novels vary in length. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
As time passed, she saw less and less of all her old friends at home. ☊ less and less ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
All new students are given lessons in/on how to use the library. ☊ lesson ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
They decided to let out the smaller offices at low rents. ☊ let ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
He trudged home feeling lonely and let down. ☊ let sb down ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
Will they let the hostages go? ☊ let sb go ☊
a business/thank-you, etc. letter ☊ letter ☊
'B' is the second letter of the alphabet. ☊ letter ☊
Write your name in capital/block letters. ☊ letter ☊
The library is all on one level. ☊ level ☊
Archaeologists found pottery in the lowest level of the site. ☊ level ☊
a multi-level parking lot ☊ level ☊
The cables are buried one metre below ground level. ☊ level ☊
The tables are not on a level (= the same height). ☊ level ☊
On a more personal level, I would like to thank Jean for all the help she has given me. ☊ level ☊
Fables can be understood on various levels. ☊ level ☊
a decision taken at board level ☊ level ☊
Discussions are currently being held at national level. ☊ level ☊
a high level of achievement ☊ level ☊
a computer game with 15 levels ☊ level ☊
Both players are on a level (= of the same standard). ☊ level ☊
a relatively low/high level of crime ☊ level ☊
low/high pollution levels ☊ level ☊
She drew level with (= came beside) the police car. ☊ level ☊
Add a level tablespoon of flour (= enough to fill the spoon but not so much that it goes above the level of the edge of the spoon). ☊ level ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
licence (to do sth): You need a licence to fish in this river. ☊ licence ☊
a licence holder (= a person who has been given a licence) ☊ licence ☊
license sth: The new drug has not yet been licensed in the US. ☊ license ☊
licensing hours (= the times when alcohol can be sold at a pub, etc.) ☊ license ☊
license sb/sth to do sth: They had licensed the firm to produce the drug. ☊ license ☊
a license holder (= a person who has been given a license) ☊ license ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
She is a life member of the club. ☊ life ☊
The International Stock Exchange started life as a London coffee shop. ☊ life ☊
Is there intelligent life on other planets? ☊ life ☊
life and death ☊ life ☊
to lift a ban/curfew/blockade ☊ lift ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
Suddenly all the lights went out. ☊ light ☊
Keep going—the lights (= traffic lights) are green. ☊ light ☊
a room with good natural light ☊ light ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ 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 ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
She felt a light tap on her shoulder. ☊ light ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved). ☊ light ☊
Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge. ☊ light ☊
Lighter shades suit you best. ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
the lighted windows of the house ☊ light ☊
She ran lightly up the stairs. ☊ lightly ☊
She looks nothing like (= not at all like) her mother. ☊ like ☊
I, like everyone else, had read these stories in the press. ☊ like ☊
The candles are arranged like so (= in this way). ☊ like ☊
anti-utopian novels like 'Animal Farm' and '1984' ☊ like ☊
How did you like Japan (= did you find it pleasant)? ☊ like ☊
I don't like the way he's looking at me. ☊ like ☊
like sb/sth doing sth: I didn't like him taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
I didn't like his taking all the credit. ☊ like ☊
like sth + adj.: I like my coffee strong. ☊ like ☊
like doing sth: He doesn't like asking his parents for help. ☊ like ☊
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit ☊ limit ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
measures to limit carbon dioxide emissions from cars ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
Violent crime is not limited to big cities. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
We are doing our best with the limited resources available. ☊ limited ☊
Just keep going in a straight line; you can't miss it. ☊ line ☊
Be careful to stay out of the line of fire (= the direction sb is shooting in). ☊ line ☊
The train was delayed because a tree had fallen across the line. ☊ line ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ line ☊
a fishing line ☊ line ☊
a line from the film 'Casablanca' ☊ line ☊
She came from a long line of doctors. ☊ line ☊
That was the first in a whole line of mistakes and bad decisions. ☊ line ☊
a long line of trees ☊ line ☊
The children all stood in a line. ☊ line ☊
He was convicted of illegally importing weapons across state lines. ☊ 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 ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
They were all waiting on the starting line. ☊ line ☊
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. ☊ link ☊
link (with sth): to establish trade links with Asia ☊ link ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
link (between A and B): Social customs provide a vital link between generations. ☊ link ☊
a high-speed rail link ☊ link ☊
To visit similar websites to this one, click on the links at the bottom of the page. ☊ link ☊
link A to B: The video cameras are linked to a powerful computer. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
a shopping/wine/price list ☊ list ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
We were asked to list our ten favourite songs. ☊ list ☊
Towns in the guide are listed alphabetically. ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
great works of literature ☊ literature ☊
a little boy/girl ☊ little ☊
Tell him as little as possible. ☊ little ☊
His English is improving little by little. ☊ little by little ☊
She felt tired and more than a little worried. ☊ little ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
The doctors said he only had six months to live. ☊ live ☊
He's the greatest player who ever lived. ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
Both her children still live at home. ☊ live ☊
The club has live music most nights. ☊ live ☊
We saw a real live rattlesnake! ☊ live ☊
all living things ☊ living ☊
living organisms ☊ living ☊
Uncle Jim brought a whole load of presents for the kids. ☊ load ☊
The trucks waited at the warehouse to pick up their loads. ☊ load ☊
The women came down the hill with their loads of firewood. ☊ load ☊
These backpacks are designed to carry a heavy load. ☊ load ☊
A lorry shed its load (= accidentally dropped its load) on the motorway. ☊ load ☊
They ordered three truckloads of sand. ☊ load ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
an exhibition of paintings on loan (= borrowed) from private collections ☊ loan ☊
decisions made at local rather than national level ☊ local ☊
Rescue planes are trying to locate the missing sailors. ☊ locate ☊
a small town located 30 miles south of Chicago ☊ located ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
The gates are locked at 6 o'clock. ☊ lock ☊
It's a good idea to have locks fitted on all your windows. ☊ lock ☊
Linking the proposals in a single package did have a certain logic. ☊ logic ☊
the rules of logic ☊ logic ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
She lives alone and often feels lonely. ☊ lonely ☊
It was the world's longest bridge. ☊ long ☊
The report is only three pages long. ☊ long ☊
These reforms are long overdue. ☊ long ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
look (to sb) like sb/sth: That photograph doesn't look like her at all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) as if.../as though...: It doesn't look as if we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look (to sb) like...: It doesn't look like we'll be moving after all. ☊ look ☊
look where, what, etc...: Can't you look where you're going? ☊ look ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
Your ankle's swollen—I think the doctor ought to look at it. ☊ look at sth ☊
I haven't had time to look at (= read) the papers yet. ☊ look at sth ☊
The implications of the new law will need to be looked at. ☊ look at sth ☊
Don't worry about me—I can look after myself (= I don't need any help). ☊ look after yourself/sb/sth ☊
She looked through her notes before the exam. ☊ look through sth ☊
The punk look is back in fashion. ☊ look ☊
It's going to rain today by the look of it (= judging by appearances). ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
a look of surprise ☊ look ☊
He didn't like the look in her eyes. ☊ look ☊
She had a worried look on her face. ☊ look ☊
A doubtful look crossed his face. ☊ look ☊
I've had a good look for it, but I can't find it. ☊ look ☊
Make sure you get a good look at their faces. ☊ look ☊
One look at his face and Jenny stopped laughing. ☊ look ☊
A look passed between them (= they looked at each other). ☊ look ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
Check that the plug has not come loose. ☊ loose ☊
During the night, somebody had cut the boat loose from its moorings. ☊ loose ☊
Hold the rope loosely between your finger and thumb. ☊ loosely ☊
to use a term loosely ☊ loosely ☊
Economic growth can be loosely defined as an increase in GDP. ☊ loosely ☊
Emergency food supplies were brought in by lorry. ☊ lorry ☊
a lorry load of frozen fish ☊ lorry ☊
Poetry always loses something in translation. ☊ lose ☊
lose sth (on sth/by doing sth): You have nothing to lose by telling the truth. ☊ lose ☊
lose on sth/by doing sth: We lost on that deal. ☊ lose ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
Some families lost everything (= all they owned) in the flood. ☊ lose ☊
They lost both their sons (= they were killed) in the war. ☊ lose ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
The tickets seem to have got lost. ☊ lose ☊
I want to report the loss of a package. ☊ loss ☊
weight loss ☊ loss ☊
When she died I was filled with a sense of loss. ☊ loss ☊
I felt so lost after my mother died. ☊ lost ☊
'How many do you need?' 'A lot.' ☊ lot ☊
black coffee with lots of sugar ☊ lot ☊
I'm feeling a lot better today. ☊ lot ☊
Thanks a lot for your help. ☊ lot ☊
I like most sports but tennis is my first love. ☊ love ☊
a love song/story ☊ love ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
a mother's love for her children ☊ love ☊
He loved the way she smiled. ☊ love ☊
It was one of his best-loved songs. ☊ love ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
the lower classes of society ☊ low ☊
Our supplies are running low (= we only have a little left). ☊ low ☊
temperatures in the low 20s (= no higher than 21-23°) ☊ low ☊
flying at low altitude ☊ low ☊
a window set low in the wall ☊ low ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
a lucky guess ☊ lucky ☊
a lucky charm ☊ lucky ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
The new machines (= computers) will be shipped next month. ☊ machine ☊
a clock with all its machinery hanging out ☊ machinery ☊
Inventors are not mad scientists. ☊ mad ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
He got mad and walked out. ☊ mad ☊
football-mad boys ☊ mad ☊
Only a mad dash got them to the meeting on time. ☊ mad ☊
Her designer clothes were from the pages of a glossy fashion magazine. ☊ magazine ☊
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 ☊
hate mail (= letters containing insults and threats) ☊ mail ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
mail sb sth: Can you mail me that document you mentioned? ☊ mail ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
The electricity supply has been cut off at the mains. ☊ main ☊
Plug the transformer into the mains (= the place on a wall where electricity is brought into a room). ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
They eat mainly fruit and nuts. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
major international companies ☊ major ☊
The majority was/were in favour of banning smoking . ☊ majority ☊
This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
make sb do sth: They made me repeat the whole story. ☊ make ☊
be made to do sth: She must be made to comply with the rules. ☊ make ☊
The full story was never made public. ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
make sth: to make a table/dress/cake ☊ make ☊
make sth for sb: She made coffee for us all. ☊ make ☊
make sb sth: She made us all coffee. ☊ make ☊
I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along. ☊ make sth up ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
After all the delays, we were anxious to make up for lost time. ☊ make up for sth ☊
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? ☊ make up (to sb) for sth ☊
The doctors think he's going to make it. ☊ make it ☊
a make-up artist (= a person whose job is to put make-up on the faces of actors and models) ☊ make-up ☊
All the attackers were male, aged between 25 and 30. ☊ male ☊
the male menopause (= emotional and physical problems that affect some men at about the age of 50) ☊ male ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
Don't tell me how to manage my affairs. ☊ manage ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
The report blames bad management. ☊ management ☊
The company's top-down management style made decision-making slow and inflexible. ☊ management ☊
He is one of the highest paid management gurus in the world. ☊ management ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
junior/middle/senior management ☊ management ☊
My role is to act as a mediator between employees and management. ☊ management ☊
Most managements are keen to avoid strikes. ☊ management ☊
time management (= the way in which you organize how you spend your time) ☊ management ☊
a meeting of area managers ☊ manager ☊
She answered in a businesslike manner. ☊ manner ☊
The manner in which the decision was announced was extremely regrettable. ☊ manner ☊
His manner was polite but cool. ☊ manner ☊
to have good/bad manners ☊ manner ☊
It is bad manners to talk with your mouth full. ☊ manner ☊
He has no manners (= behaves very badly). ☊ manner ☊
She could at least have the good manners to let me know she won't be able to attend. ☊ manner ☊
You can't have one each. We haven't got many. ☊ many ☊
Many people feel that the law should be changed. ☊ many ☊
New drivers have twice as many accidents as experienced drivers. ☊ many ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
It is now possible to map the different functions of the brain. ☊ map ☊
Grammar information enables students to map the structure of a foreign language onto their own. ☊ map sth on/onto sth ☊
She marched over to me and demanded an apology. ☊ march ☊
The surfaces are made from a material that doesn't mark. ☊ mark ☊
mark A (with B): Items marked with an asterisk can be omitted. ☊ mark ☊
to give sb a high/low mark ☊ mark ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
'You're wearing a tie!' 'Full marks for observation.' ☊ mark ☊
punctuation marks ☊ mark ☊
Detectives found no marks on the body. ☊ mark ☊
He was about six feet tall, with no distinguishing marks. ☊ mark ☊
a fruit/flower/antiques market ☊ market ☊
We buy our fruit and vegetables at the market. ☊ market ☊
the world market in coffee ☊ market ☊
the global/domestic market ☊ market ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
There's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays. ☊ market ☊
All of her children's marriages ended in divorce. ☊ marriage ☊
The page was covered with a mass of figures. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
He took all her letters into the yard and put a match to them. ☊ match ☊
As a couple they are not very well matched (= they are not very suitable for each other). ☊ match ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
None of these glasses match (= they are all different). ☊ match ☊
The suspects' stories just don't match up. ☊ match up (with sth) ☊
She spent the morning matching up orders with invoices. ☊ match sth up (with sth) ☊
Do foxes ever mate with dogs? ☊ mate ☊
'What material is this dress made of?' 'Cotton.' ☊ material ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
'We've bought a new TV.' 'What was the matter with the old one?' ☊ matter ☊
It's a private matter. ☊ matter ☊
She may need your help with some business matters. ☊ matter ☊
It's a matter for the police (= for them to deal with). ☊ matter ☊
Let's get on with the matter in hand (= what we need to deal with now). ☊ 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 ☊
I did not feel that we had got to the heart of the matter (= the most important part). ☊ matter ☊
Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to improve matters. ☊ matter ☊
Matters were made worse by a fire in the warehouse. ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. ☊ matter ☊
After his death, nothing seemed to matter any more. ☊ matter ☊
The job will require you to use all your skills to the maximum. ☊ maximum ☊
The July maximum (= the highest temperature recorded in July) was 30°C. ☊ maximum ☊
There is a range of programs on the market which may be described as design aids. ☊ may ☊
It will cost two, maybe three hundred pounds. ☊ maybe ☊
You're taller than me. ☊ me ☊
Try not to eat between meals. ☊ meal ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
mean sb for sth/sb: I was never meant for the army (= did not have the qualities needed to become a soldier). ☊ mean ☊
Duncan and Makiko were meant for each other (= are very suitable as partners). ☊ mean ☊
She did everything to get the two of them together, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What did she mean by leaving so early (= why did she do it)? ☊ 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 ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
I know what you mean (= I understand and feel sympathy). I hated learning to drive too. ☊ mean ☊
mean sth: What does this sentence mean? ☊ mean ☊
What's the meaning of this? I explicitly told you not to leave the room. ☊ meaning ☊
Is there any means of contacting him? ☊ means ☊
We needed to get to London but we had no means of transport. ☊ means ☊
The load was lifted by means of a crane. ☊ by means of sth ☊
Bob spent fifteen months alone on his yacht. Ann, meanwhile, took care of the children on her own. ☊ meanwhile ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Stress can be extremely damaging to your health. Exercise, meanwhile, can reduce its effects. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. ☊ measure ☊
measure sth (in sth): A ship's speed is measured in knots. ☊ measure ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
a temporary/an emergency measure ☊ measure ☊
measure (to do sth): We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
measures against racism ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)? ☊ measurement ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
The trial was fully reported in the media. ☊ media ☊
The media was/were accused of influencing the final decision. ☊ media ☊
a man of medium height/build ☊ medium ☊
Choose medium to large tomatoes. ☊ medium ☊
English is the medium of instruction (= the language used to teach other subjects). ☊ medium ☊
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. ☊ meet ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
The hotel bus meets all incoming flights. ☊ meet ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
I'll be in a meeting all morning—can you take my calls? ☊ meeting ☊
characteristics common to all members of the species ☊ member ☊
a meeting of member countries/states ☊ member ☊
The membership has/have not yet voted. ☊ membership ☊
The club has a membership of more than 500. ☊ membership ☊
The photos bring back lots of good memories. ☊ memory ☊
I quickly committed the number of the car to memory (= learned and remembered it). ☊ memory ☊
I felt extremely fit, both physically and mentally. ☊ mentally ☊
'Thanks for all your help.' 'Don't mention it.' ☊ don't mention it ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
to ask for/look at the menu ☊ menu ☊
He seemed so young, a mere boy. ☊ mere ☊
I feel I've made a mess of things. ☊ mess ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
The biggest question is how they got into this mess in the first place. ☊ mess ☊
The kids made a mess in the bathroom. ☊ mess ☊
We've had an urgent message saying that your father's ill. ☊ message ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
method (of sth): a reliable/effective/scientific method of data analysis ☊ method ☊
mid-morning coffee ☊ mid- ☊
I like a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. ☊ middle ☊
When they quarrel, I am often caught in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
the mildest winter since records began ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
milk products (= butter, cheese, etc.) ☊ milk ☊
He made his millions (= all his money) on currency deals. ☊ million ☊
When I saw the exam questions my mind just went blank (= I couldn't remember anything). ☊ mind ☊
As for avoiding you, nothing could be further from my mind (= I was not thinking of it at all). ☊ mind ☊
There were all kinds of thoughts running through my mind. ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
Watching TV all evening wasn't exactly what I had in mind! ☊ have sb/sth in mind (for sth) ☊
They're both beautiful—I can't make up my mind. ☊ make up your mind, make your mind up ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
mind (that)...: Mind you don't cut yourself—that knife's very sharp. ☊ mind ☊
'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'I don't mind—either's fine.' ☊ mind ☊
mind sb doing sth: Are you married, if you don't mind me asking? ☊ mind ☊
Are you married, if you don't mind my asking? ☊ mind ☊
Do you mind driving? I'm feeling pretty tired. ☊ mind ☊
Have you broken it? Never mind, we can buy another one. ☊ never 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 ☊
I wouldn't mind a cup of coffee, if it's no trouble. ☊ I wouldn't mind sth/doing sth ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
What are your minimum requirements for the job? ☊ minimum ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers ☊ minister ☊
senior ministers in the Cabinet ☊ minister ☊
cabinet ministers ☊ minister ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
the rights of ethnic/racial minorities ☊ minority ☊
The school is 95 per cent minority (= 95 per cent of children are not white Americans but from different groups). ☊ minority ☊
minority neighborhoods (= where no or few white people live) ☊ minority ☊
I just have to finish this—I won't be a minute. ☊ minute ☊
I'll be with you in a minute, Jo. ☊ minute ☊
The minute she walked through the door I thought she looked different. ☊ the minute (that)... ☊
a wing mirror (= on the side of a car) ☊ mirror ☊
She hasn't missed a game all year. ☊ miss ☊
I think I must have missed something because none of this makes any sense. ☊ miss ☊
That's all, thank you, Miss Lipman. ☊ miss ☊
He was reported missing, presumed dead. ☊ missing ☊
Fill in the missing words in this text. ☊ missing ☊
What is missing from the production is any sense of emotional commitment. ☊ missing ☊
Don't worry, we all make mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
mix A and B (together): Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. ☊ mix ☊
mix A with B: I don't like to mix business with pleasure (= combine social events with doing business). ☊ mix ☊
Someone has mixed up all the application forms. ☊ mix sth up ☊
Don't tell me you're mixed up in all of this? ☊ be/get mixed up in sth ☊
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 ☊
The play was given a mixed reception by the critics (= some liked it, some did not). ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
a mixed marriage (= between two people of different races or religions) ☊ mixed ☊
The city is a mixture of old and new buildings. ☊ mixture ☊
Please make sure all mobile phones are switched off during the performance. ☊ mobile phone ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
From that moment on, she never felt really well again. ☊ moment ☊
If the item is not satisfactory, you will get your money back. ☊ money ☊
We'll need to raise more money (= collect or borrow it) next year. ☊ money ☊
Be careful with that —it cost a lot of money. ☊ money ☊
I counted the money carefully. ☊ money ☊
He lost all his money. ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
I'm not really in the mood to go out tonight. ☊ mood ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
a moral issue/dilemma/question ☊ moral ☊
a deeply religious man with a highly developed moral sense ☊ moral ☊
The newspapers were full of moral outrage at the weakness of other countries. ☊ moral ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
He felt morally responsible for the accident. ☊ morally ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ more ☊
a course for more advanced students ☊ more ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
She was more than a little shaken (= extremely shaken) by the experience. ☊ more ☊
I was becoming more and more irritated by his behaviour. ☊ more and more ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
I prefer coffee in the morning. ☊ morning ☊
I walk to work most mornings. ☊ morning ☊
He's been in a meeting all morning. ☊ morning ☊
the morning papers ☊ morning ☊
I spent most time on the first question. ☊ most ☊
I like most vegetables. ☊ most ☊
Most classical music sends me to sleep. ☊ most ☊
As most of you know, I've decided to resign. ☊ most ☊
It was the people with the least money who gave most generously. ☊ most ☊
She's the mother of twins. ☊ mother ☊
She was a wonderful mother to both her natural and adopted children. ☊ mother ☊
The swaying motion of the ship was making me feel seasick. ☊ motion ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
move sb: We were deeply moved by her plight. ☊ move ☊
move sb to sth: Grown men were moved to tears at the horrific scenes. ☊ move ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
There's room for another one if you move up a bit. ☊ move over ☊
She felt he was watching her every move. ☊ move ☊
enemy troop movements ☊ movement ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
a moving story/speech ☊ moving ☊
the moving parts of a machine ☊ moving ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
The children are already learning to multiply and divide. ☊ multiply ☊
Our problems have multiplied since last year. ☊ multiply ☊
to pull/tear/strain a muscle ☊ muscle ☊
This exercise will work the muscles of the lower back. ☊ muscle ☊
She tried to relax her tense muscles. ☊ muscle ☊
He felt every muscle in his body tighten. ☊ muscle ☊
Can you read music (= understand the signs in order to play or sing a piece of music)? ☊ music ☊
The music was still open on the piano (= the paper or book with the musical notes on it). ☊ music ☊
musical styles/tastes ☊ musical ☊
All visitors must report to reception. ☊ must ☊
I must ask you not to do that again. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
I cut myself on a knife. ☊ myself ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious illness is affecting all the animals. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ nail ☊
nail clippers ☊ nail ☊
The prisoners were stripped naked. ☊ naked ☊
What is/was the name, please? (= a polite way of asking sb's name) ☊ name ☊
Rubella is just another name for German measles. ☊ name ☊
Can you name all the American states? ☊ name ☊
There was only a narrow gap between the bed and the wall. ☊ narrow ☊
She has a very narrow view of the world. ☊ narrow ☊
the African nations ☊ nation ☊
the natural processes of language learning ☊ natural ☊
It's only natural to worry about your children. ☊ natural ☊
to die of natural causes (= not by violence, but normally, of old age) ☊ natural ☊
the natural world (= of trees, rivers, animals and birds) ☊ natural ☊
The clothes are available in warm natural colours. ☊ natural ☊
Naturally, I get upset when things go wrong. ☊ naturally ☊
'Did you complain about the noise?' 'Naturally.' ☊ naturally ☊
naturally occurring chemicals ☊ naturally ☊
plants that grow naturally in poor soils ☊ naturally ☊
This leads naturally to my next point. ☊ naturally ☊
Most birds are naturally timid. ☊ naturally ☊
She is very sensitive by nature. ☊ nature ☊
the forces/laws of nature ☊ nature ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less. ☊ nature ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
The exams are drawing near. ☊ near ☊
Share prices are near their record high of last year. ☊ near ☊
He had a neat methodical mind. ☊ neat ☊
The more expensive articles are not necessarily better. ☊ not necessarily ☊
'We're going to lose.' 'Not necessarily.' ☊ not necessarily ☊
It may be necessary to buy a new one. ☊ necessary ☊
Only use your car when absolutely necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
If necessary, you can contact me at home. ☊ necessary ☊
I'll make the necessary arrangements. ☊ necessary ☊
Changes can easily be made where necessary. ☊ necessary ☊
She has the qualities necessary to be a successful teacher. ☊ necessary ☊
This is a necessary consequence of progress. ☊ necessary ☊
She craned (= stretched) her neck to get a better view. ☊ neck ☊
need sth/sb: Do you need any help? ☊ need ☊
It's here if you need it. ☊ need ☊
Don't go—I might need you. ☊ need ☊
They badly needed a change. ☊ need ☊
Food aid is urgently needed. ☊ need ☊
What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours. ☊ need ☊
I don't need your comments, thank you. ☊ need ☊
need to do sth: I need to get some sleep. ☊ need ☊
He needs to win this game to stay in the match. ☊ need ☊
You don't need to leave yet, do you? ☊ need ☊
This shirt needs to be washed. ☊ need ☊
need doing sth: This shirt needs washing. ☊ need ☊
All you need to do is complete this form. ☊ need ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
need (not) do sth: You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy. ☊ need ☊
I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous. ☊ need ☊
If she wants anything, she need only ask. ☊ need ☊
All you need bring are sheets. ☊ need ☊
need (not) have done sth: You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did) —it all turned out fine. ☊ need ☊
Need you have paid so much? ☊ need ☊
to satisfy/meet/identify a need ☊ need ☊
need (for sth): There is an urgent need for qualified teachers. ☊ need ☊
We will contact you again if the need arises. ☊ need ☊
The house is in need of a thorough clean. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
I had no need to open the letter—I knew what it would say. ☊ need ☊
There's no need to cry (= stop crying). ☊ need ☊
to fulfil an emotional need ☊ need ☊
She felt the need to talk to someone. ☊ need ☊
I'm in need of some fresh air. ☊ need ☊
She had no more need of me. ☊ need ☊
It's difficult to express our needs and desires. ☊ need ☊
financial needs ☊ need ☊
a programme to suit your individual needs ☊ need ☊
to meet children's special educational needs ☊ need ☊
The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need. ☊ need ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
a needle and thread ☊ needle ☊
a negative form/sentence ☊ negative ☊
Scientists have a fairly negative attitude to the theory. ☊ negative ☊
We've had a lot of support from all our friends and neighbours. ☊ neighbour ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
Manhattan is divided into distinct neighborhoods. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
the neighbourhood police ☊ neighbourhood ☊
He shouted so loudly that the whole neighbourhood could hear him. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
We searched the surrounding neighbourhood for the missing boy. ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Neither answer is correct. ☊ neither ☊
Neither of them has/have a car. ☊ neither ☊
They produced two reports, neither of which contained any useful suggestions. ☊ neither ☊
'Which do you like?' 'Neither. I think they're both ugly.' ☊ neither ☊
Neither the TV nor the video actually work/works. ☊ neither ☊
nerve cells ☊ nerve ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
I felt really nervous before the interview. ☊ nervous ☊
a nervous glance/smile/voice (= one that shows that you feel anxious) ☊ nervous ☊
By the time the police arrived, I was a nervous wreck. ☊ nervous ☊
She was a thin, nervous girl. ☊ nervous ☊
She was in a state of nervous exhaustion. ☊ nervous ☊
sparrows building a nest of twigs and dry grass ☊ nest ☊
fishing nets ☊ net ☊
The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer. ☊ network ☊
Never in all my life have I seen such a horrible thing. ☊ never ☊
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). ☊ never ☊
'You took my bike.' 'No, I never.' ☊ never ☊
The new buds are appearing on the trees now. ☊ new ☊
new potatoes (= ones dug from the soil early in the season) ☊ new ☊
new ways of doing things ☊ new ☊
Tell me all your news. ☊ news ☊
a news story/item/report ☊ news ☊
breaking news (= news that is arriving about events that have just happened) ☊ news ☊
a newspaper cutting ☊ newspaper ☊
We sat next to each other. ☊ next to ☊
I asked him in the nicest possible way to put his cigarette out. ☊ nice ☊
We all had the flu last week—it wasn't very nice. ☊ nice ☊
It's nice to know that somebody appreciates what I do. ☊ nice ☊
a nice hot bath ☊ nice ☊
The room was nicely furnished. ☊ nicely ☊
The plants are coming along nicely (= growing well). ☊ nicely ☊
If you ask her nicely she might say yes. ☊ nicely ☊
You'll feel better after you've had a good night's sleep. ☊ night ☊
Sorry, the answer's no. ☊ no ☊
'Another drink?' 'No, thanks.' ☊ no ☊
'It was Tony.' 'No, you're wrong. It was Ted.' ☊ no ☊
The engine is very noisy at high speed. ☊ noisy ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
The streets were very noisy throughout the night. ☊ noisy ☊
The children were playing noisily upstairs. ☊ noisily ☊
non-fiction ☊ non- ☊
non-committally ☊ non- ☊
Reports that he has resigned are nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
Ministers have dismissed the rumours of a bribery scandal as nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
I can't wait for this nonsense to end so that we can all be friends again. ☊ nonsense ☊
Most of the translation he did for me was complete nonsense. ☊ nonsense ☊
We were told to speak to no one. ☊ no one ☊
Not a building nor a tree was left standing. ☊ nor ☊
It's normal to feel tired after such a long trip. ☊ normal ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
The shares had already been trading north of £30. ☊ north ☊
He blew his nose (= cleared it by blowing strongly into a handkerchief ). ☊ nose ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
'Some more?' 'Not for me, thanks.' ☊ not ☊
'Thanks a lot.' 'Not at all.' ☊ not at all ☊
She not only wrote the text but also selected the illustrations. ☊ not only... (but) also... ☊
high/low notes ☊ note ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
a new edition of 'Hamlet', with explanatory notes ☊ note ☊
Just a quick note to say thank you for a wonderful evening. ☊ note ☊
it is noted that...: It should be noted that dissertations submitted late will not be accepted. ☊ note ☊
The police officer noted down details of the burglary. ☊ note sth down ☊
He's five foot nothing (= exactly five feet tall). ☊ nothing ☊
'What's that in your pocket?' 'Oh, nothing.' ☊ nothing ☊
I had nothing like enough time to answer all the questions. ☊ nothing like ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
All that preparation was for nothing because the visit was cancelled. ☊ for nothing ☊
Don't take any notice of what you read in the papers. ☊ notice ☊
notice how, what, etc...: Did you notice how Rachel kept looking at her watch? ☊ notice ☊
a noticeable improvement ☊ noticeable ☊
the novels of Jane Austen ☊ novel ☊
Job-sharing is still a novel concept and it will take a while for employers to get used to it. ☊ novel ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
That's all for now. ☊ now ☊
I am now ready to answer your questions. ☊ now ☊
It's broken. Now I'll have to get a new one. ☊ now ☊
Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space. ☊ now ☊
We discussed it all morning but got nowhere. ☊ get/go nowhere, get sb nowhere ☊
The children were nowhere to be seen. ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
Huge numbers of (= very many) animals have died. ☊ number ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
Sheer weight of numbers (= the large number of soldiers) secured them the victory. ☊ number ☊
The course will have to be repeated owing to pressure of numbers (= too many students). ☊ number ☊
a high/low number ☊ number ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
Glass and plastic objects lined the shelves. ☊ object ☊
to meet/achieve your objectives ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
an objective analysis/assessment/report ☊ objective ☊
I find it difficult to be objective where he's concerned. ☊ 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 ☊
results based on scientific observations ☊ observation ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ 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 ☊
I want you to observe all the details. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe that...: She observed that all the chairs were already occupied. ☊ observe ☊
observe (sb/sth): I felt he was observing everything I did. ☊ 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 ☊
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report. ☊ obtain ☊
Further details can be obtained by writing to the above address. ☊ obtain ☊
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated. ☊ obvious ☊
It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong. ☊ obvious ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
He used the occasion to announce further tax cuts. ☊ occasion ☊
It should have been an occasion for rejoicing, but she could not feel any real joy. ☊ occasion ☊
The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. ☊ 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 ☊
occur to do sth: It didn't occur to her to ask for help. ☊ occur to sb ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
She had the oddest feeling that he was avoiding her. ☊ odd ☊
He looked at her in a way she found oddly disturbing. ☊ oddly ☊
She felt, oddly, that they had been happier when they had no money. ☊ oddly ☊
the paintings of Monet ☊ of ☊
a story of passion ☊ of ☊
the most famous of all the stars ☊ of ☊
at the time of the revolution ☊ of ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
It was kind of you to offer. ☊ of ☊
A solution is still some way off. ☊ off ☊
He's had his beard shaved off. ☊ off ☊
I need some time off. ☊ off ☊
All shirts have/are 10% off. ☊ off ☊
They are both comfortably off (= have enough money to be able to buy what they want without worrying too much about the cost). ☊ be well/better/badly, etc. off ☊
Scientists are still a long way off finding a cure. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
No one will take offence (= feel upset or insulted) if you leave early. ☊ offence ☊
Neil did not mean to offend anybody with his joke . ☊ offend ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
He played offense for the Chicago Bulls. ☊ offense ☊
offer (sth): Josie had offered her services as a guide ☊ offer ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
offer sth (to sb) (for sth): He offered $4 000 for the car. ☊ offer ☊
I gratefully took the cup of coffee she offered me. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: The kids offered to do the dishes. ☊ offer ☊
The hotel offers excellent facilities for families. ☊ offer ☊
The job didn't offer any prospects for promotion. ☊ offer ☊
offer (of sth): Thank you for your kind offer of help. ☊ offer ☊
I took him up on his offer of a loan. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
offer to do sth: I accepted her offer to pay. ☊ offer ☊
The original price was £3 000, but I'm open to offers (= willing to consider offers that are less than that). ☊ offer ☊
See next week's issue for details of more free offers. ☊ offer ☊
She held office as a cabinet minister for ten years. ☊ office ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
He attended in his official capacity as mayor. ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
a senior official in the State Department ☊ official ☊
Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce. ☊ official ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
All too often the animals die through neglect. ☊ often ☊
I'll do it my way, OK? ☊ OK ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
two fourteen-year-old boys ☊ old ☊
He's the oldest player in the team. ☊ old ☊
old-fashioned clothes/styles/methods/equipment ☊ old-fashioned ☊
Hang your coat on that hook. ☊ on ☊
a story based on fact ☊ on ☊
to live on a pension/a student grant ☊ on ☊
What's on TV? ☊ on ☊
a ban on smoking ☊ on ☊
If you like a good story, read on. ☊ on ☊
The lights were all on. ☊ on ☊
What's on at the movies? ☊ on ☊
All at once she lost her temper. ☊ all at once ☊
I can't do everything all at once—you'll have to be patient. ☊ all at once ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
They all went off in one direction. ☊ one ☊
I went through the items on the list one by one. ☊ one by one ☊
Our car's always breaking down. But we're getting a new one soon. ☊ one ☊
My favourite band? Oh, that's a hard one (= a hard question). ☊ one ☊
What made you choose the one rather than the other? ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
The students who are most successful are usually the ones who come to all the classes. ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
Chop the onions finely. ☊ onion ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
You only have to look at her to see she doesn't eat enough. ☊ only ☊
Only then did she realize the stress he was under. ☊ only ☊
I'm open to suggestions for what you would like to do in our classes. ☊ open ☊
an open quarrel ☊ open ☊
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. ☊ open ☊
The bag burst open and everything fell out. ☊ open ☊
She had left the door wide open. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ open ☊
The flowers are all open now. ☊ open ☊
The pass is kept open all the year. ☊ open ☊
The bridge was opened by the Queen. ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
The police have opened an investigation into the death. ☊ open ☊
open sth with sth: They will open the new season with a performance of 'Carmen'. ☊ open ☊
open sth: The company opened its doors for business a month ago. ☊ open ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
The flowers are starting to open. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
the opening of the new play ☊ opening ☊
The men in prison would never cry openly (= so that other people could see). ☊ openly ☊
The doctors operated last night. ☊ operate ☊
to operate for suspected acute appendicitis ☊ operate ☊
The regulation operates in favour of married couples. ☊ operate ☊
operate sth: The airline operates flights to 25 countries. ☊ operate ☊
France operates a system of subsidized loans to dairy farmers. ☊ operate ☊
Solar panels can only operate in sunlight. ☊ operate ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
the UN peacekeeping operations ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
operation (on sb/sth) (for sth): Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night. ☊ operation ☊
opinion (about/of/on sb/sth): We were invited to give our opinions about how the work should be done. ☊ opinion ☊
The team's opponents are unbeaten so far this season. ☊ opponent ☊
opportunity (to do sth): You'll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. ☊ opportunity ☊
Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). ☊ opportunity ☊
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. ☊ opportunity ☊
They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). ☊ opportunity ☊
a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth) ☊ opportunity ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
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 ☊
This behaviour is based on a conflict between two opposing forces within the individual. ☊ opposing ☊
Answers are given on the opposite page. ☊ opposite ☊
I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly opposite. ☊ opposite ☊
students at opposite ends of the ability range ☊ opposite ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
Delegates expressed strong opposition to the plans. ☊ opposition ☊
Opposition MPs/parties ☊ opposition ☊
Protest marches were held in opposition to the proposed law. ☊ in opposition to sb/sth ☊
We are currently studying all the options available. ☊ option ☊
I had no option but to (= I had to) ask him to leave. ☊ option ☊
option (to do sth): A savings plan that gives you the option to vary your monthly payments. ☊ option ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
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 ☊
It weighs a kilo, or just over two pounds. ☊ or ☊
He's a factory supervisor or something. ☊ or somebody/something/somewhere, somebody/something/somewhere or other ☊
orange peel ☊ orange ☊
an orange tree ☊ orange ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ orange ☊
orange groves (= groups of orange trees) ☊ orange ☊
orange blossom ☊ orange ☊
a pale shade of orange ☊ orange ☊
purples and reds and deep shining oranges ☊ orange ☊
yellow and orange flames ☊ orange ☊
There was a warm orange glow in the sky. ☊ orange ☊
The machine parts are still on order (= they have been ordered but have not yet been received) ☊ order ☊
Some teachers find it difficult to keep their classes in order. ☊ order ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
The names are listed in alphabetical order. ☊ order ☊
The results, ranked in descending/ascending order, are as follows: ☊ order ☊
All the procedures must be done in the correct order. ☊ order ☊
I checked the files and some of the papers were out of order. ☊ out of order ☊
Is everything in order, sir? ☊ in order ☊
All those concerned must work together in order that agreement can be reached on this issue. ☊ in order that ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sb sth: Shall I order you a taxi? ☊ order ☊
order sb to do sth: The company was ordered to pay compensation to its former employees. ☊ order ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
order that...: They ordered that for every tree cut down two more be planted. ☊ order ☊
They ordered that for every tree cut down two more should be planted. ☊ order ☊
in the ordinary course of events ☊ ordinary ☊
the internal organs ☊ organ ☊
the sense organs (= the eyes, ears, nose, etc.) ☊ organ ☊
the sexual/reproductive organs ☊ organ ☊
I leave most of the organization of these conferences to my assistant. ☊ organization ☊
The report studies the organization of labour within the company. ☊ organization ☊
Modern computers can organize large amounts of data very quickly. ☊ organize ☊
We do not fully understand how the brain is organized. ☊ organize ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
the product of a highly original mind ☊ original ☊
Are there any other questions? ☊ other ☊
Some designs are better than others. ☊ other ☊
You must ask one or other of your parents. ☊ other ☊
'I like this one.' 'What about the other ones?' ☊ other ☊
He crashed into a car coming the other way. ☊ other ☊
He found me, not the other way round/around. ☊ other ☊
We're going away in June but other than that I'll be here all summer. ☊ other than ☊
We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. ☊ otherwise ☊
'Ought I to write to say thank you?' 'Yes, I think you ought (to).' ☊ ought to ☊
That ought to be enough food for the four of us. ☊ ought to ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
Let's go out this evening (= for example to a restaurant or club). ☊ out ☊
The boy dashed out into the road. ☊ out ☊
The boats are all out at sea. ☊ out ☊
a romance straight out of a fairy tale ☊ out ☊
I like walking on the wet sand when the tide is out. ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
Suddenly all the lights went out. ☊ out ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
They both have a love of the outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
the outer layers of the skin ☊ outer ☊
We outlined our proposals to the committee. ☊ outline ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. ☊ outline ☊
The outside of the house needs painting. ☊ outside ☊
The outside walls are damp. ☊ outside ☊
You have to pay to make outside calls. ☊ outside ☊
They felt cut off from the outside world (= from other people and from other things that were happening). ☊ outside ☊
The house is painted green outside. ☊ outside ☊
an outstanding player/achievement/success ☊ outstanding ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
a gas/an electric oven ☊ oven ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
It's all wrong—you'll have to do it over. ☊ over ☊
Thank goodness that's over! ☊ over ☊
She put a blanket over the sleeping child. ☊ over ☊
He wore an overcoat over his suit. ☊ over ☊
There was a lamp hanging over the table. ☊ over ☊
a bridge over the river ☊ over ☊
They had a wonderful view over the park. ☊ over ☊
He ruled over a great empire. ☊ over ☊
a disagreement over the best way to proceed ☊ over ☊
an overall improvement in standards of living (= affecting everyone) ☊ overall ☊
He overcame a strong temptation to run away. ☊ overcome ☊
Overcome by curiosity, the boy looked through the window. ☊ overcome ☊
owe sb sth for sth: How much do I owe you for the groceries? ☊ owe ☊
The country owes billions of dollars to foreign creditors. ☊ owe ☊
owe sth to sb: I owe a debt of gratitude to all my family. ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
Our children are grown up and have children of their own. ☊ own ☊
For reasons of his own (= particular reasons that perhaps only he knew about), he refused to join the club. ☊ own ☊
He wants to come into the business on his own terms. ☊ own ☊
I need a room of my own. ☊ own ☊
She makes all her own clothes. ☊ own ☊
I'm all on my own today. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
Would the owner of the black Mercedes parked in front of the gates please report to reception. ☊ owner ☊
Congestion frequently reduces traffic to walking pace. ☊ pace ☊
The runners have noticeably quickened their pace. ☊ pace ☊
We encourage all students to work at their own pace (= as fast or as slow as they can). ☊ pace ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
Competitors must stand at a distance of 20 paces from each other. ☊ pace ☊
fish packed in ice ☊ pack ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
He packed a bag with a few things and was off. ☊ pack ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
a pack of cigarettes/gum ☊ pack ☊
You can buy the envelopes in packs of ten. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
package sth up: The orders were already packaged up, ready to be sent. ☊ package ☊
He felt a sharp pain in his knee. ☊ pain ☊
patients suffering from acute back pain ☊ pain ☊
a painful death ☊ painful ☊
My ankle is still too painful to walk on. ☊ painful ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
paint sth + adj./noun: The walls were painted yellow. ☊ paint ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
a collection of paintings by American artists ☊ painting ☊
Get pairs of students to act out the dialogue in front of the class. ☊ pair ☊
Get the students to do the exercise as pair work (= two students work together). ☊ pair ☊
a pair of glasses/binoculars/scissors, etc. ☊ pair ☊
The vase is one of a matching pair. ☊ pair ☊
a pair of aces/kings (= two playing cards that have the same value) ☊ pair ☊
Students worked in pairs on the project. ☊ in pairs ☊
a paler shade of green ☊ pale ☊
a pan of boiling water ☊ pan ☊
a panel of experts ☊ panel ☊
Immigration officials will ask to see your papers. ☊ paper ☊
The papers (= newspapers in general) soon got hold of the story. ☊ paper ☊
Experience is more important for this job than paper qualifications (= that exist on paper, but may not have any real value). ☊ paper ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
a plant that grows in many parts of the world ☊ part ☊
the parts of the body ☊ part ☊
the working parts of the machinery ☊ part ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
The novel is good in parts. ☊ part ☊
Voters are given only part of the story (= only some of the information). ☊ part ☊
Part of me feels sorry for him (= I feel partly, but not entirely, sorry for him). ☊ part ☊
The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists. ☊ for the most part ☊
She directed the question at no one in particular. ☊ in particular ☊
Some people are unwilling to attend the classes partly because of the cost involved. ☊ partly ☊
a junior/senior partner ☊ partner ☊
a junior member of the partnership ☊ partnership ☊
the Democratic and Republican Parties in the United States ☊ party ☊
the ruling/opposition party ☊ party ☊
The theatre gives a 10% discount to parties of more than ten. ☊ party ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
Much of the discount is pocketed by retailers instead of being passed on to customers. ☊ pass sth on (to sb) ☊
Read the following passage and answer the questions below. ☊ passage ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
I was forced to ask passing strangers for money. ☊ passing ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
People have lost patience with (= have become annoyed about) the slow pace of reform. ☊ patience ☊
Teaching children with special needs requires patience and understanding. ☊ patience ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
The murders all seem to follow a (similar) pattern (= happen in the same way). ☊ pattern ☊
David waited for a pause in the conversation so he could ask his question. ☊ pause ☊
My company pays well (= pays high salaries). ☊ pay ☊
pay for sb to do sth: Her parents paid for her to go to Canada. ☊ pay ☊
pay sth for sth: She pays £200 a week for this apartment. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
The director paid tribute to all she had done for the charity. ☊ pay ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
The countries have been at peace for more than a century. ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
I need to check that she is all right, just for my own peace of mind (= so that I do not have to worry). ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
They were charged with disturbing the peace (= behaving in a noisy and violent way). ☊ peace ☊
She felt at peace with the world. ☊ peace ☊
people of different religions living in peaceful coexistence ☊ peaceful ☊
Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning. ☊ peak ☊
She's at the peak of her career. ☊ peak ☊
the peaks and troughs of married life ☊ peak ☊
Membership of the club has fallen from a peak of 600 people in 2006. ☊ peak ☊
The climbers made camp halfway up the peak. ☊ peak ☊
I'll get a pencil and paper. ☊ pencil ☊
He was pencilled in to play the detective. ☊ pencil sth/sb in ☊
to receive an old-age/a retirement pension ☊ pension ☊
a disability/widow's pension ☊ pension ☊
to take out a personal/private pension ☊ pension ☊
That car of yours should have been pensioned off years ago. ☊ pension sb off ☊
the native peoples of Siberia ☊ people ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
Poor families spend about 80 to 90 per cent of their income on food. ☊ per cent ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
a perfect example of the painter's early style ☊ perfect ☊
the perfect crime (= one in which the criminal is never discovered) ☊ perfect ☊
'Will 2.30 be OK for you?' 'Perfect, thanks.' ☊ perfect ☊
It's perfectly normal to feel like this. ☊ perfectly ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
They're perfectly within their rights to ask to see the report. ☊ perfectly ☊
a series of performances by the Kirov Ballet ☊ performance ☊
an Oscar-winning performance from Kate Winslet ☊ performance ☊
The new management techniques aim to improve performance. ☊ performance ☊
high-performance (= very powerful) cars ☊ performance ☊
performance indicators (= things that show how well or badly sth is working) ☊ performance ☊
'Are you going to come?' 'Perhaps. I'll see how I feel.' ☊ perhaps ☊
All these changes happened over a period of time. ☊ period ☊
The aim is to reduce traffic at peak periods. ☊ period ☊
Like Picasso, she too had a blue period. ☊ period ☊
The gallery hosts various exhibitions and a permanent collection. ☊ permanent ☊
permission (for sth): You must ask permission for all major expenditure. ☊ permission ☊
poems reprinted by kind permission of the author ☊ permission ☊
permit sb/yourself to do sth: Visitors are not permitted to take photographs. ☊ 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 ☊
He's just the person we need for the job. ☊ person ☊
I had a letter from the people who used to live next door. ☊ person ☊
I'm not really a city person (= I don't really like cities). ☊ person ☊
personal cleanliness/hygiene ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
Try to avoid making personal remarks. ☊ personal ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
We offer a personal service to all our customers. ☊ personal ☊
a personal pension plan (= a pension organized by a private company for one particular person) ☊ personal ☊
Will you do it for me as a personal favour? ☊ personal ☊
The President made a personal appearance at the event. ☊ personal ☊
I shall give the matter my personal attention. ☊ personal ☊
The Principal has little personal contact with the students. ☊ personal ☊
The letter was marked 'Personal'. ☊ personal ☊
I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
She's a personal friend of mine (= not just somebody I know because of my job). ☊ personal ☊
Please keep personal phone calls to a minimum. ☊ personal ☊
Having good personal relationships is the most important thing for me. ☊ personal ☊
He was popular as much for his personal qualities as for his management skills. ☊ personal ☊
personal effects/belongings/possessions ☊ personal ☊
personal details (= your name, age, etc.) ☊ personal ☊
Of course, this is just a personal opinion. ☊ personal ☊
The novel is written from personal experience. ☊ personal ☊
Use stencils to add a few personal touches to walls and furniture. ☊ personal ☊
All hire cars are for personal use only. ☊ personal ☊
His wife has a strong personality. ☊ personality ☊
The children all have very different personalities. ☊ personality ☊
He maintained order by sheer force of personality. ☊ personality ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
People's clothes are often an expression of their personality. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
She was very beautiful but seemed to lack personality. ☊ personality ☊
personalities from the world of music ☊ personality ☊
Personally, I prefer the second option. ☊ personally ☊
'Is it worth the effort?' 'Speaking personally, yes.' ☊ personally ☊
All letters will be answered personally. ☊ personally ☊
I'll deal with the matter personally. ☊ personally ☊
He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence. ☊ personally ☊
You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage. ☊ personally ☊
I'm sure she didn't mean it personally. ☊ personally ☊
Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally? ☊ personally ☊
a degree in philosophy ☊ philosophy ☊
the development of different philosophies ☊ philosophy ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
She was, in her own favourite phrase, 'a woman without a past'. ☊ phrase ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
He tends to avoid all physical contact. ☊ physical ☊
The centre offers activities for everyone, whatever your age or physical condition. ☊ physical ☊
physically and emotionally exhausted ☊ physically ☊
I felt physically sick before the exam. ☊ physically ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
a degree in physics ☊ physics ☊
the laws of physics ☊ physics ☊
playing jazz on the piano ☊ piano ☊
Alison Evans provided piano accompaniment. ☊ piano ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
pick sth + adj.: The dogs picked the bones clean (= ate all the meat from the bones). ☊ pick ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
From newspaper reports a picture emerges of a country barely under control. ☊ picture ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
The children were drawing pictures of their pets. ☊ picture ☊
They performed pieces by Bach and Handel. ☊ piece ☊
The boat had been smashed to pieces on the rocks. ☊ piece ☊
a missing piece of the puzzle ☊ piece ☊
The bridge was taken down piece by piece. ☊ piece ☊
She wrote something on a small piece of paper. ☊ piece ☊
He cut the pizza into bite-sized pieces. ☊ piece ☊
I've got a piece of grit in my eye. ☊ piece ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
She looked in horror at the mounting pile of letters on her desk. ☊ pile ☊
a pile of sand ☊ pile ☊
pile sth: She piled the boxes one on top of the other. ☊ pile ☊
The clothes were piled high on the chair. ☊ pile ☊
pile A with B: The sofa was piled high with cushions. ☊ pile ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
pile B in(to) A: She piled everything into her suitcase. ☊ pile ☊
Problems were beginning to pile up. ☊ pile up ☊
Pin all the pieces of material together. ☊ pin ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
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 could only feel pity for what they were enduring. ☊ pity ☊
a look/feeling/surge of pity ☊ pity ☊
I beg you to have pity on him. ☊ pity ☊
The audience laughed in all the right places. ☊ place ☊
This is one of the few places in his work where he mentions his childhood. ☊ place ☊
I can't remember all the places we visited in Thailand. ☊ place ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
Some of these files seem to be out of place. ☊ out of place ☊
I felt completely out of place among all these successful people. ☊ out of place ☊
Carefully lay each slab in place. ☊ in place ☊
All the arrangements are now in place for their visit. ☊ in place ☊
How long has the import ban been in place? ☊ in place ☊
Computers have taken the place of typewriters in most offices. ☊ take sb's/sth's place, take the place of sb/sth ☊
We placed an advertisement for a cleaner in the local paper. ☊ place ☊
They place a high value on punctuality. ☊ place ☊
plain yogurt (= without sugar or fruit) ☊ plain ☊
The architect is drawing up plans for the new offices. ☊ plan ☊
a floor plan (= showing how furniture is arranged) ☊ plan ☊
plan (for sth): Both sides agreed to a detailed plan for keeping the peace. ☊ plan ☊
We need to make plans for the future. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago. ☊ plane ☊
the planets of our solar system ☊ planet ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
a tomato/potato plant ☊ plant ☊
Plant these shrubs in full sun. ☊ plant ☊
plant sth: a densely planted orange grove ☊ plant ☊
plant sth with sth: The field had been ploughed and planted with corn. ☊ plant ☊
The pipes should be made of plastic. ☊ plastic ☊
The tanks were mainly constructed of steel plates. ☊ plate ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
a plate of sandwiches ☊ plate ☊
Representatives of both parties shared a platform (= they spoke at the same meeting). ☊ platform ☊
The part of Elizabeth was played by Cate Blanchett. ☊ play ☊
In the distance a band was playing. ☊ play ☊
play sth (on sth): He played a tune on his harmonica. ☊ play ☊
a tennis/rugby/chess, etc. player ☊ player ☊
a midfield player ☊ player ☊
We've lost two key players through injury. ☊ player ☊
a CD/DVD/cassette/record player ☊ player ☊
a trumpet player ☊ player ☊
a pleasant smile/voice/manner ☊ pleasant ☊
a pleasantly cool room ☊ pleasantly ☊
Two coffees, please. ☊ please ☊
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' ☊ please ☊
'Coffee?' 'Please.' ☊ please ☊
You can't please everybody. ☊ please ☊
pleased (that...): I'm really pleased that you're feeling better. ☊ pleased ☊
I was pleased to hear you've been promoted. ☊ pleased ☊
Thank you for your invitation, which I am very pleased to accept. ☊ pleased ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
Caring for a sick relative is a task that brings both pleasure and pain. ☊ pleasure ☊
'Thanks for doing that.' 'It's a pleasure.' ☊ pleasure ☊
'Do we need more milk?' 'No, there's plenty in the fridge.' ☊ plenty ☊
There's plenty more paper if you need it. ☊ plenty ☊
Police uncovered a plot against the president. ☊ plot ☊
She spends every waking hour plotting her revenge. ☊ plot ☊
She pulled out the plug and let the water drain away. ☊ plug ☊
a three-pin plug ☊ plug ☊
I'll have to change the plug on my hairdryer. ☊ plug ☊
Is the printer plugged in? ☊ plug sth in, plug sth into sth ☊
We have to fit five of us plus all our gear in the car. ☊ plus ☊
On the plus side, all the staff are enthusiastic. ☊ plus ☊
the point of a pencil/knife/pin ☊ point ☊
They won on points (= by scoring more points rather than by completely defeating their opponents). ☊ point ☊
Read the manual to learn the program's finer points (= small details). ☊ point ☊
One of the hotel's plus points (= good features) is that it is very central. ☊ point ☊
What's the point of all this violence? ☊ point ☊
I don't see the point of doing it all again. ☊ point ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
OK, you've made your point! ☊ point ☊
point (at/to/towards sb/sth): 'What's your name?' he asked, pointing at the child with his pen. ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
The guide pointed out various historic monuments. ☊ point sb/sth out (to sb) ☊
a pointed chin ☊ pointed ☊
the pointed arches used in medieval buildings ☊ pointed ☊
Large sections of the river have been poisoned by toxic waste from factories. ☊ poison ☊
poisonous chemicals/plants ☊ poisonous ☊
The leaves of certain trees are poisonous to cattle. ☊ poisonous ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
a tent pole ☊ pole ☊
A man was arrested by the police and held for questioning. ☊ police ☊
Get out of the house or I'll call the police. ☊ police ☊
Police suspect a local gang. ☊ police ☊
a police car ☊ police ☊
Hundreds of police in riot gear struggled to control the violence. ☊ police ☊
The border will be policed by UN officials. ☊ police ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
The gemstones are cut and polished by master craftsmen. ☊ polish ☊
We were all too polite to object. ☊ polite ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
a rock pool (= between rocks by the sea) ☊ pool ☊
We aim to help the poorest families. ☊ poor ☊
The cork came out of the bottle with a loud pop. ☊ pop ☊
a hugely/immensely popular singer ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
By popular demand, the tour has been extended by two weeks. ☊ popular ☊
countries with ageing populations ☊ population ☊
areas of dense/sparse population (= where many/not many people live) ☊ population ☊
Oil spillages are disastrous for fish populations. ☊ population ☊
fishing ports ☊ port ☊
Rotterdam is a major port. ☊ port ☊
a naval port ☊ port ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
They reached port at last. ☊ port ☊
port of entry (= a place where people or goods can enter a country) ☊ port ☊
The delegates posed for a group photograph. ☊ pose ☊
The gang entered the building posing as workmen. ☊ pose ☊
He held a senior position in a large company. ☊ position ☊
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her. ☊ position ☊
the party's position on education reforms ☊ position ☊
This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. ☊ position ☊
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. ☊ position ☊
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. ☊ position ☊
These plants will grow well in a sheltered position. ☊ position ☊
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake. ☊ position ☊
Is everybody in position? ☊ position ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin ). ☊ position ☊
The athlete tested positive for steroids. ☊ positive ☊
This is proof positive that he stole the money. ☊ positive ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
The report ended on a positive note. ☊ positive ☊
I'm afraid he doesn't possess a sense of humour. ☊ possess ☊
The gang was caught in possession of stolen goods. ☊ possession ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
On her father's death, she came into possession of (= received) a vast fortune. ☊ possession ☊
personal possessions ☊ possession ☊
Please make sure you have all your possessions with you when leaving the plane. ☊ possession ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Bankruptcy is a real possibility if sales don't improve. ☊ possibility ☊
to explore/consider/investigate a wide range of possibilities ☊ possibility ☊
The course offers a range of exciting possibilities for developing your skills. ☊ possibility ☊
It's just not physically possible to finish all this by the end of the week. ☊ possible ☊
We spent every possible moment on the beach. ☊ possible ☊
The doctors did all that was humanly possible to save him. ☊ possible ☊
the possible side effects of the drug ☊ possible ☊
'You might be wrong, of course!' 'It's possible, but I doubt it.' ☊ possible ☊
Please suggest possible ways in which you would improve the existing program. ☊ possible ☊
We will get your order to you as soon as possible. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
She found it difficult to get on with her, possibly because of the difference in their ages. ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
The company has been unable to fill the post. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
a coffee pot ☊ pot ☊
They drank a pot of coffee. ☊ pot ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ potential ☊
potential (for doing sth): The European marketplace offers excellent potential for increasing sales. ☊ potential ☊
All children should be encouraged to realize their full potential. ☊ potential ☊
He has the potential to become a world-class musician. ☊ potential ☊
half a pound of butter ☊ pound ☊
I've lost six and a half pounds since I started my diet. ☊ pound ☊
a ten-pound note ☊ pound ☊
Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some. ☊ pour ☊
Pour away as much fat as possible from the roasting pan. ☊ pour ☊
pour (sth): Will you pour the coffee? ☊ pour ☊
Letters of complaint continue to pour in. ☊ pour ☊
Their efforts to exercise collective bargaining power against multinational companies have failed. ☊ power ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
power (of sth): The president has the power of veto over all new legislation. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
I will do everything in my power to help you. ☊ power ☊
a power struggle between rival factions within the party ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
Fear is a powerful emotion. ☊ powerful ☊
Bob's very practical. He does all the odd jobs around the house. ☊ practical ☊
It wouldn't be practical for us to go all that way just for the weekend. ☊ practical ☊
a review of pay and working practices ☊ practice ☊
Prisoners have legal rights, but in practice these rights are not always respected. ☊ in practice ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
practise sth: He was banned from practising medicine. ☊ practise ☊
His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making. ☊ praise ☊
She wrote poems in praise of freedom. ☊ praise ☊
His latest movie has won high praise from the critics. ☊ praise ☊
We have nothing but praise for the way they handled the investigation. ☊ praise ☊
The team coach singled out two players for special praise. ☊ praise ☊
They always sing his praises (= praise him very highly). ☊ praise ☊
hymns/songs of praise ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth for sth/for doing sth: He praised his team for their performance. ☊ praise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
praise sb/sth as sth: Critics praised the work as highly original. ☊ praise ☊
Praise the Lord. ☊ praise ☊
Allah be praised. ☊ praise ☊
to say your prayers ☊ prayer ☊
prayers for the sick ☊ prayer ☊
He arrived at that very moment, as if in answer to her prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Their prayers were answered and the child was found safe and well. ☊ prayer ☊
It was a prayer she had learnt as a child. ☊ prayer ☊
They knelt in prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
We believe in the power of prayer. ☊ prayer ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
predict sth: a reliable method of predicting earthquakes ☊ predict ☊
prefer sth: 'Coffee or tea?' 'I'd prefer tea, thanks.' ☊ prefer ☊
prefer sth + adj.: I prefer my coffee black. ☊ prefer ☊
prefer that...: I would prefer that you did not mention my name. ☊ prefer ☊
It's a matter of personal preference. ☊ preference ☊
Let's make a list of possible speakers, in order of preference. ☊ preference ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare sth/sb: to prepare a report ☊ prepare ☊
The college prepares students for a career in business. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare for sth: The whole class is working hard preparing for the exams. ☊ prepare ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
Her condition is not improving as we hoped. You must prepare yourselves for the worst. ☊ prepare ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
Your presence is requested at the meeting. ☊ presence ☊
a list of all club members, past and present ☊ present ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. ☊ present ☊
The mistake was obvious to all those present. ☊ present ☊
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree). ☊ present ☊
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. ☊ present ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
present sth (to sb): The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
present sth: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. ☊ present ☊
present sb with sth: On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. ☊ present ☊
The presentation of prizes began after the speeches. ☊ presentation ☊
Improving the product's presentation (= the way it is wrapped, advertised, etc.) should increase sales. ☊ presentation ☊
The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products. ☊ presentation ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
Several presidents attended the funeral. ☊ 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 freedom of the Press/press freedom (= the freedom to report any events and express opinions) ☊ press ☊
According to French press reports, three people have been killed. ☊ press ☊
She has been harassed by the press, who desperately need a story. ☊ press ☊
You need to be able to handle pressure in this job. ☊ pressure ☊
Teenagers may find it difficult to resist peer pressure. ☊ pressure ☊
A band of high/low pressure is moving across the country. ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
pretend sth: She pretended an interest she did not feel. ☊ pretend ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
a pretty name ☊ pretty ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. ☊ prevent ☊
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
No previous experience is necessary for this job. ☊ previous ☊
I was unable to attend because of a previous engagement. ☊ previous ☊
to charge a high/reasonable/low price for sth ☊ price ☊
price (for sth/for doing sth): Loneliness is a high price to pay for independence in your old age. ☊ price ☊
It's time to swallow your pride (= hide your feelings of pride) and ask for your job back. ☊ pride ☊
He felt a glow of pride as people stopped to admire his garden. ☊ pride ☊
pride (in doing sth): We take great pride in offering the best service in town. ☊ pride ☊
a course designed primarily for specialists ☊ primarily ☊
The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Our primary concern must be the children. ☊ primary ☊
He has high moral principles. ☊ principle ☊
the principles and practice of writing reports ☊ principle ☊
Discussing all these details will get us nowhere; we must get back to first principles (= the most basic rules). ☊ principle ☊
the principle that free education should be available for all children ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
They have agreed to the proposal in principle but we still have to negotiate the terms. ☊ in principle ☊
The photo was printed in all the national newspapers. ☊ print ☊
a framed set of prints ☊ print ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Visits are by prior arrangement. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement. ☊ prior ☊
a high/low priority ☊ priority ☊
Our first priority is to improve standards. ☊ priority ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Club members will be given priority. ☊ priority ☊
The search for a new vaccine will take priority over all other medical research. ☊ priority ☊
Priority cases, such as homeless families, get dealt with first. ☊ priority ☊
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 demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom. ☊ prisoner ☊
her private thoughts and feelings ☊ private ☊
a private conversation ☊ private ☊
They were sharing a private joke. ☊ private ☊
Senior defence officials held private talks. ☊ private ☊
The sign said, 'Private property. Keep out.' ☊ private ☊
The hotel has 110 bedrooms, all with private bathrooms. ☊ private ☊
Their children were educated privately. ☊ privately ☊
Is there somewhere we can discuss this in private? ☊ in private ☊
All four players are probables for the national team. ☊ probable ☊
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' ☊ probably ☊
Most students face the problem of funding themselves while they are studying. ☊ problem ☊
the magazine's problem page (= containing letters about readers' problems and advice about how to solve them) ☊ problem ☊
'Thanks for the ride.' 'No problem.' ☊ no problem ☊
emergency/safety/disciplinary procedures ☊ procedure ☊
He left detailed instructions about the best way to proceed. ☊ proceed ☊
to begin the difficult process of reforming the education system ☊ process ☊
mental processes ☊ process ☊
I was moving some furniture and I twisted my ankle in the process (= while I was doing it). ☊ process ☊
Most of the food we buy is processed in some way. ☊ process ☊
The drug produces a feeling of excitement. ☊ produce ☊
These shrubs produce bright red berries. ☊ produce ☊
French wine producers ☊ producer ☊
We need new product to sell (= a new range of products). ☊ product ☊
the products of the reaction ☊ product ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
The legal profession has/have always resisted change. ☊ profession ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You must not let your personal reactions interfere with your professional judgement. ☊ professional ☊
He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way. ☊ professional ☊
the terms that doctors and other health professionals use ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
to be appointed Professor of French at Cambridge ☊ professor ☊
an intense training program ☊ program ☊
the university's graduate programs ☊ program ☊
In this class, students will learn how to program. ☊ program ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
a programme of economic reform ☊ programme ☊
Human beings are genetically programmed to learn certain kinds of language. ☊ programme ☊
They asked for a progress report on the project. ☊ progress ☊
Work on the new offices is now in progress. ☊ in progress ☊
Cases can take months to progress through the courts. ☊ progress ☊
'Promise not to tell anyone!' 'I promise.' ☊ promise ☊
I'll see what I can do but I can't promise anything. ☊ promise ☊
a campaign to promote awareness of environmental issues ☊ promote ☊
promote sb (from sth) (to sth): He has been promoted to sergeant. ☊ promote ☊
Her job is mainly concerned with sales and promotion. ☊ promotion ☊
We are doing a special promotion of Chilean wines. ☊ promotion ☊
Prompt action was required as the fire spread. ☊ prompt ☊
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated. ☊ prompt ☊
Please be prompt when attending these meetings. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently. ☊ promptly ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Your pronunciation is excellent. ☊ pronunciation ☊
proof of sth: Can you provide any proof of identity? ☊ proof ☊
Please follow the proper procedures for dealing with complaints. ☊ proper ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
The television isn't working properly. ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
When will these kids learn to behave properly? ☊ properly ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
The basic ingredients are limestone and clay in the proportion 2:1. ☊ proportion ☊
The room is very long in proportion to (= relative to) its width. ☊ proportion ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
The head is out of proportion with the body. ☊ proportion ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
Loam is a soil with roughly equal proportions of clay, sand and silt. ☊ proportion ☊
A higher proportion of Americans go on to higher education than is the case in Britain. ☊ proportion ☊
proposal for sth: They judged that the time was right for the proposal of new terms for the trade agreement. ☊ proposal ☊
propose that...: She proposed that the book be banned. ☊ propose ☊
She proposed that the book should be banned. ☊ propose ☊
it is proposed to do sth: It was proposed to pay the money from public funds. ☊ propose ☊
prospect (that...): There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid. ☊ prospect ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
prospect for sth: Long-term prospects for the economy have improved. ☊ prospect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
Don't be too proud to ask for help. ☊ proud ☊
proud to be/have sth: I feel very proud to be a part of the team. ☊ proud ☊
He constantly feels he has to prove himself to others. ☊ prove ☊
Their fears proved to be groundless. ☊ prove ☊
He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right). ☊ prove ☊
Are you just doing this to prove a point? ☊ prove ☊
prove sth to sb: Just give me a chance and I'll prove it to you. ☊ prove ☊
provide sth: The hospital has a commitment to provide the best possible medical care. ☊ provide ☊
The report was not expected to provide any answers. ☊ provide ☊
Please answer questions in the space provided. ☊ provide ☊
provide sth for sb: We are here to provide a service for the public. ☊ provide ☊
provide sb with sth: We are here to provide the public with a service. ☊ provide ☊
We'll buy everything you produce, provided of course the price is right. ☊ provided ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
The campaign is designed to increase public awareness of the issues. ☊ public ☊
Why would the closure of hospitals be in the public interest (= useful to ordinary people)? ☊ public ☊
There have been many complaints from members of the public. ☊ public ☊
The public has/have a right to know what is contained in the report. ☊ public ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
There has been a lot of advance publicity for her new film. ☊ publicity ☊
a publicity campaign ☊ publicity ☊
The band dressed up as the Beatles as a publicity stunt. ☊ publicity ☊
Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM. ☊ publish ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
The editors published a full apology in the following edition. ☊ publish ☊
The report will be published on the Internet. ☊ publish ☊
University teachers are under pressure to publish. ☊ publish ☊
Pull the lever to start the motor. ☊ pull ☊
pull sth/yourself + adv./prep.: The dog snapped at her and she quickly pulled back her hand. ☊ pull ☊
Don't pull so hard or the handle will come off. ☊ pull ☊
Pull the plug out. ☊ pull ☊
The doctors think she will pull through. ☊ pull through, pull through sth ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
He felt the pull of paternal love. ☊ pull ☊
I gave the door a sharp pull and it opened. ☊ pull ☊
Hill threw a punch at the police officer. ☊ punch ☊
He shot out his right arm and landed a punch on Lorrimer's nose. ☊ punch ☊
My parents used to punish me by not letting me watch TV. ☊ punish ☊
punish sb for sth/for doing sth: He was punished for refusing to answer their questions. ☊ punish ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier. ☊ purchase ☊
Victory was purchased (= achieved) at too great a price. ☊ purchase ☊
beaches of pure white sand ☊ pure ☊
These reports are pure speculation (= there is no evidence that they are true). ☊ pure ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
I saw the letter purely by chance. ☊ purely ☊
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. ☊ purpose ☊
The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). ☊ purpose ☊
The building is used for religious purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
These gifts count as income for tax purposes. ☊ purpose ☊
For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined. ☊ purpose ☊
He did it on purpose, knowing it would annoy her. ☊ on purpose ☊
Police pursued the car at high speed. ☊ pursue ☊
push at sth: She pushed at the door but it wouldn't budge. ☊ push ☊
push sth + adj.: I pushed the door open. ☊ push ☊
Try and push your way through the crowd. ☊ push ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
The push for reform started in 2007. ☊ push ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
Put simply, we accept their offer or go bankrupt. ☊ put ☊
He was too trusting—or, to put it another way, he had no head for business. ☊ put ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
We had to put new locks on all the doors. ☊ put ☊
Put the cases down there, please. ☊ put ☊
Did you put sugar in my coffee? ☊ put ☊
Put your hand up if you need more paper. ☊ put ☊
He put his fist through a glass door. ☊ put ☊
She looks like she's put on weight. ☊ put sth on ☊
She's very clever but her manner does tend to put people off. ☊ put sb off ☊
Don't be put off by how it looks—it tastes delicious. ☊ put sb off ☊
If you use something, put it back! ☊ put sth back ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
to acquire/gain/get/obtain/have/hold qualifications ☊ qualification ☊
In this job, experience counts for more than paper qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
to be highly/suitably/fully qualified ☊ qualified ☊
I don't know much about it, so I don't feel qualified to comment. ☊ qualified ☊
goods of a high quality ☊ quality ☊
high-quality goods ☊ quality ☊
When costs are cut product quality suffers. ☊ quality ☊
Their quality of life improved dramatically when they moved to France. ☊ quality ☊
contemporary writers of quality ☊ quality ☊
We aim to provide quality at reasonable prices. ☊ 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 ☊
She has all the qualities of a good teacher. ☊ quality ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
Cut the apple into quarters. ☊ quarter ☊
to ask/answer a question ☊ question ☊
The question is, how much are they going to pay you? ☊ question ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
Question 3 was very difficult. ☊ question ☊
In the exam there's sure to be a question on energy. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
Which route is better remains an open question (= it is not decided). ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
It's just a question of deciding what you really want. ☊ just/merely/only a question of (sth/doing sth) ☊
Another trip abroad this year is out of the question. ☊ out of the question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
The students were questioned on the books they had been studying. ☊ question ☊
question sth: I just accepted what he told me. I never thought to question it. ☊ question ☊
No one has ever questioned her judgement. ☊ question ☊
question whether, what, etc...: He questioned whether the accident was solely the truck driver's fault. ☊ question ☊
She gave him a quick glance. ☊ quick ☊
Are you sure this is the quickest way? ☊ quick ☊
quick (to do sth): The kids were quick to learn. ☊ quick ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
There isn't a quick answer to this problem. ☊ quick ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
This story is too big to be kept quiet. ☊ keep quiet about sth, keep sth quiet ☊
quit (sth): Just quit it! ☊ quit ☊
Flying is quite the best way to travel. ☊ quite ☊
I've had quite enough of your tantrums. ☊ quite ☊
Quite apart from all the work, he had financial problems. ☊ quite ☊
Quote this reference number in all correspondence. ☊ quote ☊
The figures quoted in this article refer only to Britain. ☊ quote ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
the Caucasian/Mongolian, etc. race ☊ race ☊
a race between the two best runners of the club ☊ race ☊
She'll be racing for the senior team next year. ☊ race ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
a radio cassette player ☊ radio ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
I think I felt a drop of rain. ☊ rain ☊
It had been raining hard all night. ☊ rain ☊
raise sb/sth: They were both raised in the South. ☊ raise ☊
raise sb/sth as sth: raise sb/sth + noun: They raised her (as) a Catholic. ☊ raise ☊
I was born and raised a city boy. ☊ raise ☊
The book raises many important questions. ☊ raise ☊
I'm glad you raised the subject of money. ☊ raise ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
How can we raise standards in schools? ☊ raise ☊
I've never heard him even raise his voice (= speak louder because he was angry). ☊ raise ☊
Somehow we managed to raise her to her feet. ☊ raise ☊
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range. ☊ range ☊
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities. ☊ range ☊
There is a full range of activities for children. ☊ range ☊
She was not used to mixing with people of high social rank. ☊ rank ☊
Within months she was elevated to ministerial rank. ☊ rank ☊
He was soon promoted to the rank of captain. ☊ rank ☊
officers of junior/senior rank ☊ rank ☊
a campaign to attract more women into the military ranks ☊ rank ☊
officers, and other ranks (= people who are not officers) ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The tasks have been ranked in order of difficulty. ☊ rank ☊
She is currently the highest ranked player in the world. ☊ rank ☊
top-ranked players ☊ rank ☊
At the height of her career she ranked second in the world. ☊ rank ☊
rank sb/sth + noun: The university is ranked number one in the country for engineering. ☊ rank ☊
Health and education rank highly with voters. ☊ rank ☊
You just don't rank (= you're not good enough). ☊ rank ☊
This weekend, visitors will get a rare chance to visit the private apartments. ☊ rare ☊
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. ☊ rare ☊
The number of reported crimes is increasing at an alarming rate. ☊ rate ☊
Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation. ☊ rate ☊
Local businesses are closing at a/the rate of three a year. ☊ rate ☊
a high/low/rising rate of unemployment ☊ rate ☊
a high success/failure rate ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The university is highly rated for its research. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth + adj.: Voters continue to rate education high on their list of priorities. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (as) sth: rate sb/sth + noun: The show was rated (as) a success by critics and audiences. ☊ rate ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
rate sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): The schools were rated according to their exam results. ☊ rate ☊
a top-rated programme ☊ rate ☊
The instructions were rather complicated. ☊ rather ☊
It was a rather difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
It was rather a difficult question. ☊ rather ☊
She worked as a secretary, or rather, a personal assistant. ☊ rather ☊
The walls were not white, but rather a sort of dirty grey. ☊ rather ☊
I think I'll have a cold drink rather than coffee. ☊ rather than ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'Well, I'd rather you didn't.' ☊ would rather... (than) ☊
These fish are often eaten raw. ☊ raw ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
The negotiations have reached deadlock. ☊ reach ☊
The market reacted by falling a further two points. ☊ react ☊
People can react badly to certain food additives. ☊ react ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
There has been a mixed reaction to her appointment as director. ☊ reaction ☊
read sth: Don't believe everything you read in the papers. ☊ read ☊
read to sb/yourself: He liked reading to his grandchildren. ☊ read ☊
read sb sth: She read us a story. ☊ read ☊
further reading (= at the end of a book, a list of other books that give more information about the same subject) ☊ reading ☊
The report makes for interesting reading (= it is interesting to read) ☊ reading ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
I do my best to hide my real feelings from others. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
Outwardly she seemed confident but in reality she felt extremely nervous. ☊ in reality ☊
She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer. ☊ realize ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
realize how, what, etc...: I don't think you realize how important this is to her. ☊ realize ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
There are toilets at both front and rear of the plane. ☊ rear ☊
A high gate blocks the only entrance to the rear. ☊ rear ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
She resigned for personal reasons. ☊ reason ☊
He wants to keep them all in his office for reasons best known to himself. ☊ reason ☊
We have every reason (= have very good reasons) to feel optimistic. ☊ reason ☊
reason (for sth/for doing sth): This result gives us all the more reason for optimism. ☊ reason ☊
Only human beings are capable of reason (= of thinking in a logical way, etc.). ☊ reason ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
It seems a perfectly reasonable request to make. ☊ reasonable ☊
We sell good quality food at reasonable prices. ☊ reasonable ☊
The instructions are reasonably straightforward. ☊ reasonably ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
recall (sb/sth) doing sth: I can't recall meeting her before. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
receive sth + adv./prep.: The play was well received by the critics. ☊ receive ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb: We received a warm welcome from our hosts. ☊ receive ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
to receive information/payment/thanks ☊ receive ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. ☊ reception ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform. ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize how, what, etc...: Nobody recognized how urgent the situation was. ☊ recognize ☊
recognize sb/sth (as sth): recognized qualifications ☊ recognize ☊
recommend sb/sth (to sb) (for/as sth): I recommend the book to all my students. ☊ recommend ☊
The hotel's new restaurant comes highly recommended (= a lot of people have praised it). ☊ recommend ☊
recommend sth: The report recommended a 10% pay increase. ☊ recommend ☊
it is recommended that...: It is strongly recommended that the machines should be checked every year. ☊ recommend ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
There was a record number of candidates for the post. ☊ record ☊
Unemployment has reached a record high (= the highest level ever). ☊ record ☊
You should keep a record of your expenses. ☊ record ☊
You should record all your expenses during your trip. ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
the recording of financial transactions ☊ recording ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
It can take many years to recover from the death of a loved one. ☊ recover ☊
He stammered something and went very red in the face. ☊ red ☊
She went red as a beetroot. ☊ red ☊
She went red as a beet. ☊ red ☊
The report recommends further reductions in air and noise emissions. ☊ reduction ☊
The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
This paragraph refers to the events of last year. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
You may refer to your notes if you want. ☊ refer to sb/sth ☊
The victims were not referred to by name. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
You know who I'm referring to. ☊ refer to sb/sth (as sth) ☊
There is a list of references at the end of each chapter. ☊ reference ☊
Please quote your reference number when making an enquiry. ☊ reference ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
The windows reflected the bright afternoon sunlight. ☊ reflect ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ 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 ☊
+ speech: 'It could all have been so different,' she reflected. ☊ reflect ☊
proposals to reform the social security system ☊ reform ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
He has promised to reform. ☊ reform ☊
reform sb: She thought she could reform him. ☊ reform ☊
a government committed to reform ☊ reform ☊
economic/electoral/constitutional, etc. reform ☊ reform ☊
the reform of the educational system ☊ reform ☊
reforms in education ☊ reform ☊
far-reaching/major/sweeping reforms ☊ reform ☊
refusal (of sth): the refusal of a request/an invitation/an offer ☊ refusal ☊
The job offer was simply too good to refuse. ☊ refuse ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
He refused our request for an interview. ☊ refuse ☊
She would never refuse her kids anything. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth (+ adv./prep.): Her work is very highly regarded. ☊ regard ☊
regard for sb/sth: to do sth with scant/little/no regard for sb/sth ☊ regard ☊
Social services should pay proper regard to the needs of inner-city areas. ☊ regard ☊
He held her in high regard (= had a good opinion of her). ☊ regard ☊
She has said nothing regarding your request. ☊ regarding ☊
regret doing sth: He bitterly regretted ever having mentioned it. ☊ regret ☊
it is regretted that...: It is to be regretted that so many young people leave school without qualifications. ☊ regret ☊
a pang/twinge of regret ☊ regret ☊
I have no regrets about leaving Newcastle (= I do not feel sorry about it). ☊ regret ☊
a face with regular features ☊ regular ☊
regular meetings/visits ☊ regular ☊
The water in the fish tank should be changed regularly. ☊ regularly ☊
The plants were spaced regularly, about 50 cm apart. ☊ regularly ☊
to comply with the regulations ☊ regulation ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
When her husband left home she felt rejected and useless. ☊ reject ☊
Imperfect articles are rejected by our quality control. ☊ reject ☊
Please reject the following candidates... ☊ reject ☊
I've been rejected by all the universities I applied to. ☊ reject ☊
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system. ☊ reject ☊
All our suggestions were rejected out of hand. ☊ reject ☊
relate sth: She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters. ☊ relate ☊
relate sth to sb: He related the facts of the case to journalists. ☊ relate ☊
relate how, what, etc...: She related how he had run away from home as a boy. ☊ relate ☊
relate that...: The story relates that an angel appeared and told him to sing. ☊ relate ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Much of the crime in this area is related to drug abuse. ☊ related ☊
a related issue/question ☊ related ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ 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 ☊
The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
She's had a series of miserable relationships. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
They now live in relative comfort (= compared with how they lived before). ☊ relative ☊
It's all relative though, isn't it? We never had any money when I was a kid and $500 was a fortune to us. ☊ relative ☊
Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries. ☊ relatively speaking ☊
Just relax and enjoy the movie. ☊ relax ☊
I'm going to spend the weekend just relaxing. ☊ relax ☊
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
The council has relaxed the ban on dogs in city parks. ☊ relax ☊
He appeared relaxed and confident before the match. ☊ relaxed ☊
She had a very relaxed manner. ☊ relaxed ☊
I'm feeling more relaxed about the future now. ☊ relaxed ☊
I take a fairly relaxed attitude towards what the kids wear to school. ☊ relaxed ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
She burst into tears, releasing all her pent-up emotions. ☊ release ☊
10 000 balloons were released at the ceremony. ☊ release ☊
Death released him from his suffering. ☊ release ☊
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere ☊ release ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
a relevant suggestion/question/point ☊ relevant ☊
Send me all the relevant information. ☊ relevant ☊
a sense of relief ☊ relief ☊
We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left. ☊ relief ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
Volunteers provide regular help to give relief to carers. ☊ relief ☊
Christianity, Islam and other world religions ☊ religion ☊
religious groups ☊ religious ☊
objects which have a religious significance ☊ religious ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
He will remain (as) manager of the club until the end of his contract. ☊ remain ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
Questions remain about the president's honesty. ☊ remain ☊
I feel sorry for her, but the fact remains (that) she lied to us. ☊ remain ☊
She fed the remains of her lunch to the dog. ☊ remains ☊
remark on/upon sth/sb: The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition. ☊ remark ☊
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. ☊ remark ☊
remark that...: Critics remarked that the play was not original. ☊ remark ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
The two reports are remarkably similar. ☊ remarkably ☊
remember (that)...: Remember (that) you may feel sleepy after taking the pills. ☊ remember ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
remember (sb/sth): This is Carla. Do you remember her? ☊ remember ☊
a remote ancestor (= who lived a long time ago) ☊ remote ☊
remote from sth: The farmhouse is remote from any other buildings. ☊ remote ☊
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. ☊ removal ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ removal ☊
events leading to the removal of the president from office ☊ removal ☊
remove sth/sb: Illegally parked vehicles will be removed. ☊ remove ☊
Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir the sauce. ☊ remove ☊
remove sth: She has had the tumour removed. ☊ remove ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
a high/low/fair rent ☊ rent ☊
a rent book (= used to record payments of rent) ☊ rent ☊
rent sth (out) (to sb): He rents rooms in his house to students. ☊ rent ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth (after sb): Listen and repeat each sentence after me. ☊ repeat ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
to repeat the class/year/grade (= in a school, to take the class/year/grade again) ☊ repeat ☊
repeat sth: to repeat a question ☊ repeat ☊
Are you prepared to repeat these allegations in court? ☊ repeat ☊
repeat that...: He's fond of repeating that the company's success is all down to him. ☊ repeat ☊
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. ☊ replace ☊
Teachers will never be replaced by computers in the classroom. ☊ replace ☊
These measures in no way replace the need for regular safety checks. ☊ replace ☊
All the old carpets need replacing. ☊ replace ☊
an operation to replace both hips ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
to replace the handset (= after using the telephone). ☊ replace ☊
reply (to sb/sth) (with sth): to reply to a question/an advertisement ☊ reply ☊
+ speech: 'I won't let you down,' he replied confidently. ☊ reply ☊
We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. ☊ reply ☊
You should report for duty at 9.30 a.m. ☊ report ☊
All visitors must report to the reception desk on arrival. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
He's already been reported twice for arriving late. ☊ report ☊
I'm going to report you if you do that again! ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. ☊ report ☊
report sth: The stabbing was reported in the local press. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth): She reports on royal stories for the BBC. ☊ report ☊
report to do sth: She is reported to earn over $10 million a year. ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
it is reported that...: It was reported that changes were being considered. ☊ report ☊
report sth (to sb): The crash happened seconds after the pilot reported engine trouble. ☊ report ☊
The findings are similar to those reported in previous studies. ☊ report ☊
Call me urgently if you have anything to report. ☊ report ☊
The company is expected to report record profits this year. ☊ report ☊
report (on sth) (to sb): The committee will report on its research next month. ☊ report ☊
report (sb/sth) doing sth: The neighbours reported seeing him leave the building around noon. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: The doctor reported the patient fully recovered. ☊ report ☊
report sb/sth as sth/as doing sth: The house was reported as being in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
be reported to be/have sth: The house was reported to be in excellent condition. ☊ report ☊
She was reported by the hospital spokesman to be making excellent progress. ☊ report ☊
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 ☊
+ speech: 'The cabin's empty,' he reported back. ☊ report ☊
I don't believe these reports of UFO sightings. ☊ report ☊
There are unconfirmed reports of a shooting in the capital. ☊ report ☊
The committee will publish their report on the health service in a few weeks. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
Can you give us a progress report? ☊ report ☊
And now over to Jim Muir, for a report on the South African election. ☊ report ☊
a weather report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
The Egyptian goddess is represented as a woman with cow's horns. ☊ represent ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
Wind direction is represented by arrows. ☊ represent ☊
The artist uses doves to represent peace. ☊ represent ☊
a project representing all that is good in the community ☊ represent ☊
Those comments do not represent the views of us all. ☊ represent ☊
Local businesses are well represented on the committee (= there are a lot of people from them on the committee). ☊ represent ☊
The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists. ☊ represent ☊
Ms Dale is representing the defendant (= is his/her lawyer) in the case. ☊ represent ☊
As an MP, it is my duty to represent my constituents. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The singer is regarded as a representative of the youth of her generation. ☊ representative ☊
Is a questionnaire answered by 500 people truly representative of the population as a whole? ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
It is illegal to reproduce these worksheets without permission from the publisher. ☊ reproduce ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
Most reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land. ☊ reproduce ☊
reproduce itself: cells reproducing themselves (= making new ones) ☊ reproduce ☊
They made a request for further aid. ☊ request ☊
He was there at the request of his manager/at his manager's request (= because his manager had asked him to go). ☊ request ☊
The writer's name was withheld by request (= because the writer asked for this to be done). ☊ request ☊
Catalogues are available on request. ☊ request ☊
She left her address with a request that any mail should be sent on to her. ☊ request ☊
My request was granted. ☊ request ☊
a radio request programme (= a programme of music, songs, etc. that people have asked for) ☊ request ☊
request sth (from sb): She requested permission to film at the White House. ☊ request ☊
You can request a free copy of the leaflet. ☊ request ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
request sb to do sth: We were requested to assemble in the lobby. ☊ request ☊
You are requested not to smoke in the restaurant. ☊ request ☊
request that...: She requested that no one be told of her decision until the next meeting. ☊ request ☊
She requested that no one should be told of her decision. ☊ request ☊
+ speech: 'Please come with me,' he requested. ☊ request ☊
require sth: These pets require a lot of care and attention. ☊ require ☊
Deciphering the code requires an expert. ☊ require ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) ☊ require ☊
require sb/sth to do sth: True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. ☊ require ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
require sth: The wearing of seat belts is required by law. ☊ require ☊
'Hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for this course. ☊ require ☊
Several students failed to reach the required standard. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
require that...: We require that you comply with the following rules:... ☊ require ☊
the basic requirements of life ☊ requirement ☊
a software package to meet your requirements ☊ requirement ☊
Our immediate requirement is extra staff. ☊ requirement ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
to meet/fulfil/satisfy the requirements ☊ requirement ☊
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 ☊
What have their researches shown? ☊ research ☊
a research project/grant/student ☊ research ☊
I've done some research to find out the cheapest way of travelling there. ☊ research ☊
research (into/in/on sth): They're researching into ways of improving people's diet. ☊ research ☊
research how, what, etc...: We have to research how the product will actually be used. ☊ research ☊
They support the measures without reservation (= completely). ☊ reservation ☊
She said this in the tone of voice she reserved for addressing small children. ☊ reserve ☊
reserve sth: I'd prefer to reserve (my) judgement (= not make a decision) until I know all the facts. ☊ reserve ☊
She found it difficult to make friends because of her natural reserve. ☊ reserve ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her. ☊ resist ☊
I believe we should resist calls for tighter controls. ☊ resist ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
I found the temptation to miss the class too hard to resist. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
The defenders put up a strong resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools. ☊ resolve ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
Strike action should be regarded as a last resort, when all attempts to negotiate have failed. ☊ resort ☊
In the last resort (= in the end) everyone must decide for themselves. ☊ resort ☊
They felt obliged to resort to violence. ☊ resort to sth ☊
resort doing sth: We may have to resort to using untrained staff. ☊ resort to sth ☊
the exploitation of minerals and other natural resources ☊ resource ☊
We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software. ☊ resource ☊
We must make the most efficient use of the available financial resources. ☊ resource ☊
We agreed to pool our resources (= so that everyone gives sth). ☊ resource ☊
The database could be used as a teaching resource in colleges. ☊ resource ☊
He has no respect for her feelings. ☊ respect ☊
respect sb/sth: I respect Jack's opinion on most subjects. ☊ respect ☊
More than fifty people responded to the advertisement. ☊ respond ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
The car responds very well to the controls. ☊ respond ☊
response to sb/sth: In response to your enquiry... ☊ response ☊
I received an encouraging response to my advertisement. ☊ response ☊
response (to sb/sth): The product was developed in response to customer demand. ☊ response ☊
There has been little response to our appeal for funds. ☊ response ☊
responsibility (for doing sth): They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced. ☊ responsibility ☊
I don't feel ready to take on new responsibilities. ☊ responsibility ☊
We must all bear some responsibility for what happened. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to/towards sb): She feels a strong sense of responsibility towards her employees. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsibility (to do sth): I think we have a moral responsibility to help these countries. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
rest (from sth): to have/take a rest from all your hard work ☊ rest ☊
The first question was difficult, but the rest were pretty easy. ☊ rest ☊
He rested his chin in his hands. ☊ rest ☊
The measures are intended to restore public confidence in the economy. ☊ restore ☊
The operation restored his sight (= made him able to see again). ☊ restore ☊
This cream claims to restore your skin to its youthful condition. ☊ restore ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
Access to the club is restricted to members only. ☊ restrict ☊
to allow children only restricted access to the Internet ☊ restricted ☊
a coach who knows how to get results from his players ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
This year we have seen the retirements of several senior personnel. ☊ retirement ☊
to provide for retirement ☊ retirement ☊
We all wish you a long and happy retirement. ☊ retirement ☊
She came out of retirement to win two gold medals at the championships. ☊ retirement ☊
He returns to this topic later in the report. ☊ return ☊
Completed questionnaires should be returned to this address. ☊ return ☊
We would appreciate the prompt return of books to the library. ☊ return ☊
I asked her opinion, but she just asked me a question in return. ☊ in return (for sth) ☊
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him. ☊ reveal ☊
Her expression revealed nothing. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal (that)...: The report reveals (that) the company made a loss of £20 million last year. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal how, what, etc...: Officers could not reveal how he died. ☊ reveal ☊
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. ☊ reveal ☊
It felt as if we had reversed our roles of parent and child. ☊ reverse ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The Court of Appeal reversed the decision. ☊ reverse ☊
You should reverse the order of these pages. ☊ reverse ☊
The terms of the contract are under review. ☊ review ☊
the reviews (page) in the papers ☊ review ☊
The play was reviewed in the national newspapers. ☊ review ☊
We will be reviewing all the topics covered this semester. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
He made some minor revisions to the report before printing it out. ☊ revision ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
a revision of trading standards ☊ revision ☊
a socialist revolution ☊ revolution ☊
the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789 ☊ revolution ☊
to start a revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a country on the brink of revolution ☊ revolution ☊
a cultural/social/scientific, etc. revolution ☊ revolution ☊
revolution in sth: A revolution in information technology is taking place. ☊ revolution ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
reward sb for doing sth: He rewarded us handsomely (= with a lot of money) for helping him. ☊ reward ☊
a dancer with a natural sense of rhythm (= the ability to move in time to a fixed beat) ☊ rhythm ☊
Oranges are rich in vitamin C. ☊ rich ☊
the richest countries/economies/nations ☊ rich ☊
Try and get rid of your visitors before I get there. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
We got rid of all the old furniture. ☊ get rid of sb/sth ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): The boys were riding their bikes around the streets. ☊ ride ☊
The kids had a ride on an elephant at the zoo. ☊ ride ☊
I look ridiculous in this hat. ☊ ridiculous ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
Did you get the answer right? ☊ right ☊
You're not holding it the right way up. ☊ right ☊
She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career). ☊ right ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
Education is provided by the state as of right (= everyone has a right to it). ☊ right ☊
They both had some right on their side. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
It was difficult to establish the rights and wrongs (= the true facts) of the matter. ☊ right ☊
Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets. ☊ rightly ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
The next competitor rode into the ring. ☊ ring ☊
The children sat on the floor in a ring. ☊ ring ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ ring ☊
The church bells rang. ☊ ring ☊
ring for sb/sth: Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her. ☊ ring ☊
He rang up the police station. ☊ ring ☊
I'm ringing about your advertisement in the paper. ☊ 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 ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
I'm going to ask for a rise. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
He felt anger rising inside him. ☊ rise ☊
Her spirits rose (= she felt happier) at the news. ☊ rise ☊
He rose to the rank of general. ☊ rise ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
As with all diseases, certain groups will be more at risk than others. ☊ at risk (from/of sth) ☊
Investment is all about running risks. ☊ run the risk (of sth/of doing sth), run risks ☊
He risked all his money on a game of cards. ☊ risk ☊
a rival bid/claim/offer ☊ rival ☊
fighting between rival groups ☊ rival ☊
You will find scenery to rival anything you can see in the Alps. ☊ rival ☊
Golf cannot rival football for excitement. ☊ rival ☊
They have a house on the river (= beside it). ☊ river ☊
Take the first road on the left and then follow the signs. ☊ road ☊
A last-minute goal robbed the team of victory. ☊ rob sb/sth of sth ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions. ☊ role ☊
He was rolling a pencil between his fingers. ☊ roll ☊
romantic stories/fiction/comedy ☊ romantic ☊
romantic mountain scenery ☊ romantic ☊
How can we make room for all the furniture? ☊ room ☊
a three-roomed/three-room apartment ☊ room ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
After 20 years in America, I still feel my roots are in England. ☊ root ☊
What lies at the root of his troubles is a sense of insecurity. ☊ root ☊
I pulled the plant up by (= including) the roots. ☊ root ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
root crops/vegetables (= plants whose roots you can eat, such as carrots) ☊ root ☊
The rope broke and she fell 50 metres onto the rocks. ☊ rope ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
They complained of rough handling by the guards. ☊ rough ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
They all left at roughly the same time. ☊ roughly ☊
'What do you want?' she demanded roughly. ☊ roughly ☊
the round green hills of Donegal ☊ round ☊
The children were spinning round and round. ☊ round ☊
a young tree measuring only 18 inches round ☊ round ☊
They've built a high fence all round to keep intruders out. ☊ round ☊
There must be a way round the problem. ☊ round ☊
He had a scarf round his neck. ☊ round ☊
a surface with rounded edges ☊ rounded ☊
We clean and repair the machines as a matter of routine. ☊ routine ☊
She needed a break from routine. ☊ routine ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
a row of trees ☊ row ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
by royal appointment (= a sign used by companies that supply goods to the royal family) ☊ royal ☊
rub sth: She rubbed her chin thoughtfully. ☊ 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 salt over the fish before cooking. ☊ rub ☊
a ball made of rubber ☊ rubber ☊
a rubber tree ☊ rubber ☊
The streets were littered with rubbish. ☊ rubbish ☊
How rude of me not to offer you something to drink! ☊ rude ☊
There's no need to be rude! ☊ rude ☊
The crops were ruined by the late frost. ☊ ruin ☊
A large number of churches fell into ruin after the revolution. ☊ ruin ☊
under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule ☊ rule ☊
the rules of grammar ☊ rule ☊
There are no hard and fast rules for planning healthy meals. ☊ rule ☊
to follow/obey/observe the rules ☊ rule ☊
It's against all rules and regulations. ☊ rule ☊
This explains the rules under which the library operates. ☊ rule ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
rule sth: At that time John ruled England. ☊ rule ☊
The family ruled London's gangland in the sixties. ☊ rule ☊
Eighty million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. ☊ rule ☊
rule (over sb/sth): Charles I ruled for eleven years. ☊ rule ☊
She once ruled over a vast empire. ☊ rule ☊
After the revolution, anarchy ruled. ☊ rule ☊
The pursuit of money ruled his life. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
Many of the stories are based on rumour. ☊ rumour ☊
Supplies are running low. ☊ run ☊
run sth + adv./prep.: We ran a cable from the lights to the stage. ☊ 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 ☊
All the trains are running late (= are leaving later than planned). ☊ run ☊
The shareholders want more say in how the company is run. ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
Time is running out for the trapped miners. ☊ run out ☊
Looking at all the accusing faces, she felt a sudden urge to run away. ☊ run away (from sb/...) ☊
She took the stairs at a run. ☊ run ☊
rush sb: Don't rush me. I need time to think about it. ☊ rush ☊
We've got plenty of time; there's no need to rush. ☊ rush ☊
The children rushed out of school. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
The door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
He got the sack for swearing. ☊ sack ☊
sad (about sth): I felt terribly sad about it. ☊ sad ☊
a sad story ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
She will be sadly missed. ☊ sadly ☊
His work has been sadly neglected. ☊ sadly ☊
I felt a deep sadness. ☊ sadness ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
safe (to do sth): It's safe to assume (that) there will always be a demand for new software. ☊ safe ☊
It would be safer to take more money with you in case of emergency. ☊ safe ☊
We all want to live in safer cities. ☊ safe ☊
a safe and effective remedy for coughs and colds ☊ safe ☊
We watched the explosion from a safe distance. ☊ safe ☊
Builders were called in to make the building safe. ☊ safe ☊
The children are quite safe here. ☊ safe ☊
She didn't feel safe on her own. ☊ safe ☊
safe (from sb/sth): They aimed to make the country safe from terrorist attacks. ☊ safe ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
a local campaign to improve road safety ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ sail ☊
The ferry sails from Newhaven to Dieppe. ☊ sail ☊
He managed to sail the boat between the rocks. ☊ sail ☊
a ship under sail (= using sails) ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
She moved away like a ship in full sail (= with all its sails spread out). ☊ sail ☊
The vessel can be propelled by oars or sail (= sails). ☊ sail ☊
a sailing club ☊ sailing ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
I haven't made a sale all week. ☊ sale ☊
I bought a coat in the sales. ☊ sale ☊
an increase in the number of stolen vehicles being offered for sale ☊ for sale ☊
Our children go to the same school as theirs. ☊ same ☊
They both said much the same thing. ☊ same ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
Just do the same as me (= as I do). ☊ same ☊
His latest movie is just more of the same—exotic locations, car chases and a final shoot-out. ☊ same ☊
'I'll have coffee.' 'Same for me, please (= I will have one too).' ☊ same ☊
He's not very reliable, but I like him just the same. ☊ all/just the same ☊
'Will you stay for lunch?' 'No, but thanks all the same.' ☊ all/just the same ☊
All the same, there's some truth in what she says. ☊ all/just the same ☊
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. ☊ same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
The survey covers a representative sample of schools. ☊ sample ☊
Samples of the water contained pesticide. ☊ sample ☊
a grain of sand ☊ sand ☊
Concrete is a mixture of sand and cement. ☊ sand ☊
His hair was the colour of sand. ☊ sand ☊
The children were playing in the sand (= for example, in a sandpit ). ☊ sand ☊
We went for a walk along the sand. ☊ sand ☊
children playing on the sand ☊ sand ☊
miles of golden sands ☊ sand ☊
a look/smile of satisfaction ☊ satisfaction ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
He was enjoying all the satisfactions of being a parent. ☊ satisfaction ☊
The proposed plan will not satisfy everyone. ☊ satisfy ☊
The education system must satisfy the needs of all children. ☊ satisfy ☊
We cannot satisfy demand for the product. ☊ satisfy ☊
She failed to satisfy all the requirements for entry to the college. ☊ satisfy ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
tomato/cranberry/chilli, etc. sauce ☊ sauce ☊
The goalie saved Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
The goalie saved brilliantly from Johnson's long-range shot. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth: Thanks for sending that letter for me—it saved me a trip. ☊ save ☊
save doing sth: He's grown a beard to save shaving. ☊ save ☊
save sb sth (on sth): If we go this way it will save us two hours on the trip. ☊ save ☊
save on sth: I save on fares by walking to work. ☊ save ☊
Doctors were unable to save her. ☊ save ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
Thanks for doing that. You saved my life (= helped me a lot). ☊ save ☊
Money from local businesses helped save the school from closure. ☊ save ☊
He put all his savings into buying a boat. ☊ saving ☊
say (that)...: The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. ☊ say ☊
His angry glance said it all. ☊ say ☊
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true) ☊ say ☊
say sth: Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
to say a prayer ☊ say ☊
say (that)...: He said (that) his name was Sam. ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): She finds it hard to say what she feels. ☊ say ☊
Both plans are drawn to the same scale. ☊ scale ☊
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 ☊
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
They entertain on a large scale (= they hold expensive parties with a lot of guests). ☊ scale ☊
On a global scale, 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels. ☊ scale ☊
scare sb: You scared me. ☊ scare ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
scare tactics (= ways of persuading people to do sth by frightening them) ☊ scare ☊
scared (of sb/sth): He's scared of heights. ☊ scared ☊
a scared look ☊ scared ☊
an exhibition of Parisian street scenes ☊ scene ☊
a delightful rural scene ☊ scene ☊
They went abroad for a change of scene (= to see and experience new surroundings). ☊ scene ☊
The movie opens with a scene in a New York apartment. ☊ scene ☊
love/sex scenes ☊ scene ☊
I got very nervous before my big scene (= the one where I have a very important part). ☊ scene ☊
Act I, Scene 2 of 'Macbeth' ☊ scene ☊
The team's victory produced scenes of joy all over the country. ☊ scene ☊
She witnessed some very distressing scenes. ☊ scene ☊
the scene of the accident/attack/crime ☊ scene ☊
The new bridge has been finished two years ahead of schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
Under the new scheme only successful schools will be given extra funding. ☊ scheme ☊
famous schools like Yale and Harvard ☊ school ☊
I had to stand up in front of the whole 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 ☊
The kids are at/in school until 3.30. ☊ school ☊
sites of scientific interest ☊ scientific ☊
nuclear scientists ☊ scientist ☊
scientists and engineers ☊ scientist ☊
a pair of scissors ☊ scissors ☊
a high/low score ☊ score ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
She scratched at the insect bites on her arm. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
All I could hear were the screams of the wounded. ☊ scream ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
Now tighten all the screws. ☊ screw ☊
You need to screw all the parts together. ☊ screw ☊
The bulb should just screw into the socket. ☊ screw ☊
We left port and headed for the open sea (= far away from land). ☊ sea ☊
the Caspian Sea ☊ sea ☊
The organs are kept in sealed plastic bags. ☊ seal ☊
a sealed bid (= one that is kept in a sealed envelope and therefore remains secret until all other bids have been received) ☊ seal ☊
Troops sealed off the site following a bomb alert. ☊ seal sth off ☊
The road will remain sealed off until the police have completed their investigations. ☊ seal sth off ☊
a jar with a rubber seal in the lid ☊ seal ☊
Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building. ☊ search ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
I've searched high and low for those files. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
Firefighters searched the buildings for survivors. ☊ search ☊
searching the Web for interesting sites ☊ search ☊
search sb: 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 searched desperately for something to say. ☊ search ☊
The committee has been searching for new ways to tackle youth unemployment. ☊ search ☊
the cricket/hunting/shooting, etc. season ☊ season ☊
The hotels are always full during the peak season (= when most people are on holiday/vacation). ☊ season ☊
The majority of seats on the board will be held by business representatives. ☊ seat ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
We used the branch of an old tree as a seat. ☊ seat ☊
We all filed back to our seats in silence. ☊ seat ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
She did it first because she wanted to, and second because I asked her to. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
the secondary curriculum ☊ secondary ☊
Details of the proposals remain secret. ☊ secret ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The report has a section on accidents at work. ☊ section ☊
The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself. ☊ section ☊
Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. ☊ secure ☊
It's not a very secure way to make a living. ☊ secure ☊
At last they were able to feel secure about the future. ☊ 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 ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals) ☊ security ☊
a security alert ☊ security ☊
'Is he going to get better?' 'I don't know, we'll just have to wait and see.' ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Go and see what the kids are doing, will you? ☊ see ☊
it is seen that...: It can be seen that certain groups are more at risk than others. ☊ see ☊
The way I see it, you have three main problems. ☊ see ☊
I don't think she saw the point of the story. ☊ see ☊
I can see both sides of the argument. ☊ see ☊
The opera was the place to see and be seen (= by other important or fashionable people). ☊ see ☊
see (that)...: He could see (that) she had been crying. ☊ see ☊
see what, how, etc...: Did you see what happened? ☊ 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 ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
seek sth/sb: Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. ☊ seek ☊
seek for sth/sb: They sought in vain for somewhere to shelter. ☊ seek ☊
Highly qualified secretary seeks employment. (= in an advertisement) ☊ seek ☊
We are currently seeking new ways of expanding our membership. ☊ seek ☊
seem (that)...: It would seem that we all agree. ☊ seem ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
She selected an apple from the fruit bowl. ☊ select ☊
It is important to select a software package that suits your requirements. ☊ select ☊
select what, which, etc...: Select what you want from the options available. ☊ select ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
The orchestra played selections from Hollywood musicals. ☊ selection ☊
You'll soon be feeling your old self again (= feeling well or happy again). ☊ self ☊
Most supermarkets sell a range of organic products. ☊ sell ☊
We offered them a good price but they wouldn't sell. ☊ sell ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
This week's performances are completely sold out. ☊ sell out, be sold out ☊
Senator McCarthy ☊ senator ☊
She has served as a Democratic senator for North Carolina since 2009. ☊ senator ☊
She sent for the latest sales figures. ☊ send for sth ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
to take part in senior competitions ☊ senior ☊
He won the senior men's 400 metres. ☊ senior ☊
a senior officer/manager/lecturer ☊ senior ☊
a senior partner in a law firm ☊ senior ☊
a senior post/position ☊ senior ☊
I have ten years' experience at senior management level. ☊ senior ☊
Junior nurses usually work alongside more senior nurses. ☊ senior ☊
He is senior to me. ☊ senior ☊
The meeting should be chaired by the most senior person present. ☊ senior ☊
She felt unappreciated both by her colleagues and her seniors. ☊ senior ☊
My brother is my senior by two years. ☊ senior ☊
The word 'love' is used in different senses by different people. ☊ sense ☊
He was a true friend, in every sense of the word (= in every possible way). ☊ sense ☊
In some senses (= in one or more ways) the criticisms were justified. ☊ sense ☊
There is a sense in which we are all to blame for the tragedy. ☊ sense ☊
One of the most important things in a partner is a sense of humour (= the ability to find things funny or make people laugh). ☊ sense ☊
She has lost all sense of direction in her life. ☊ sense ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
a sense of rhythm/timing ☊ sense ☊
Alex doesn't have any dress sense (= does not know which clothes look attractive). ☊ sense ☊
You should have the sense to take advice when it is offered. ☊ sense ☊
He felt an overwhelming sense of loss. ☊ sense ☊
Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security. ☊ sense ☊
I had the sense that he was worried about something. ☊ sense ☊
the sense organs (= eyes, ears, nose, etc.) ☊ sense ☊
The mixture of sights, smells and sounds around her made her senses reel. ☊ sense ☊
This sentence doesn't make sense. ☊ make sense ☊
It makes sense to buy the most up-to-date version. ☊ make sense ☊
Who would send me all these flowers? It makes no sense. ☊ make sense ☊
I think that's a very sensible idea. ☊ sensible ☊
Say something sensible. ☊ sensible ☊
sensitive areas of the body ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: My teeth are very sensitive to cold food. ☊ sensitive ☊
The eyes of some fish are acutely sensitive to light. ☊ sensitive ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
That's a sensitive area. ☊ sensitive ☊
You're far too sensitive. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive about sth: He's very sensitive about his weight. ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She's very sensitive to criticism. ☊ sensitive ☊
an actor's sensitive reading of the poem ☊ sensitive ☊
a sensitive portrait ☊ sensitive ☊
a sensitive and caring man ☊ sensitive ☊
sensitive to sth: She is very sensitive to other people's feelings. ☊ sensitive ☊
a light/heavy sentence ☊ sentence ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ 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: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb/sth: Those suffering from infectious diseases were separated from the other patients. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: A thousand kilometres separates the two cities. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth from/and sb: A high wall separated our back yard from the playing field. ☊ separate ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
Sixty per cent of all marital separations occur before the tenth year of marriage. ☊ separation ☊
the latest in a series of articles on the nature of modern society ☊ series ☊
The movie consisted of a series of flashbacks. ☊ series ☊
Be serious for a moment; this is important. ☊ serious ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
How can we best serve the needs of future generations? ☊ serve ☊
serve sb with sth: The delegates were served with a wonderful meal. ☊ serve ☊
The employees have good conditions of service. ☊ service ☊
The food was good but the service was very slow. ☊ service ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
financial services ☊ service ☊
Smith's Catering Services (= a company) offers the best value. ☊ service ☊
She has a weekly session at the health club on Saturdays. ☊ session ☊
an emergency session of Congress ☊ session ☊
set sth: Who will be setting (= writing the questions for) the French exam? ☊ set ☊
They set high standards of customer service. ☊ set ☊
She set a new world record for the high jump. ☊ set ☊
They ate everything that was set in front of them. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adj.: The hijackers set the hostages free. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
settle sth: It's all settled—we're leaving on the nine o'clock plane. ☊ settle ☊
He had to settle his affairs (= arrange all his personal business) in Paris before he could return home. ☊ settle ☊
There is pressure on the unions to settle. ☊ settle ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
They said goodbye and went their several ways. ☊ several ☊
a severe punishment/sentence ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
a severely critical report ☊ severely ☊
sew sth: She sews all her own clothes. ☊ sew ☊
Surgeons were able to sew the finger back on. ☊ sew ☊
How can you tell what sex a fish is? ☊ sex ☊
a process that allows couples to choose the sex of their baby ☊ sex ☊
sex discrimination (= the act of treating men and women differently in an unfair way) ☊ sex ☊
single-sex schools ☊ sex ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer. ☊ shade ☊
These plants grow well in sun or shade. ☊ shade ☊
The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows. ☊ shadow ☊
shake sb: He was badly shaken by the news of her death. ☊ shake ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ shake ☊
Our host shook each of us warmly by the hand. ☊ shake ☊
The whole house shakes when a train goes past. ☊ shake ☊
a shallow dish ☊ shallow ☊
These fish are found in shallow waters around the coast. ☊ shallow ☊
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) ☊ shallow ☊
To my shame (= I feel shame that) I refused to listen to her side of the story. ☊ shame ☊
It would be a crying shame (= a great shame) not to take them up on the offer. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
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 ☊
share sth (with sb): Both drivers shared the blame for the accident. ☊ share ☊
The group listens while one person shares (= tells other people about their experiences, feelings, etc.). ☊ share ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
We all did our share. ☊ share ☊
Polly felt a sharp pang of jealousy. ☊ sharp ☊
She read out the list in sharp, clipped tones. ☊ sharp ☊
Emma has a sharp tongue (= she often speaks in an unpleasant or unkind way). ☊ sharp ☊
The photograph is not very sharp (= there are no clear contrasts between areas of light and shade). ☊ sharp ☊
a sharp drop in prices ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
The report was sharply critical of the police. ☊ sharply ☊
Mike cut himself shaving. ☊ shave ☊
shave sb/sth/yourself: The nurse washed and shaved him. ☊ shave ☊
a shaved head ☊ shave ☊
Start each answer on a fresh sheet. ☊ sheet ☊
He slid between the sheets and closed his eyes. ☊ sheet ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ shelter ☊
The fox was running for the shelter of the trees. ☊ shelter ☊
shelter sb/sth from sb/sth: Trees shelter the house from the wind. ☊ shelter ☊
shift (from...) (to/towards/toward...): The balance of power shifted away from workers towards employers. ☊ shift ☊
Her sympathies gradually shifted to the side of the protesters. ☊ shift ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
working in shifts ☊ shift ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
Campaigners are shining a spotlight on the world's diminishing natural resources. ☊ shine ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
ship sth: The company continues to ship more computer systems than its rivals. ☊ ship ☊
The children were shipped off to a boarding school at an early age. ☊ ship sb off ☊
Keep your shirt on! It was only a joke. ☊ keep your shirt on ☊
The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away. ☊ shock ☊
The news of my promotion came as a shock. ☊ shock ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
We were all shocked at the news of his death. ☊ shock ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
to shoot pheasants ☊ shoot ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
They shot the lock off (= removed it by shooting). ☊ shoot ☊
He shot himself during a fit of depression. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm just going down to the shops. Can I get you anything? ☊ shop ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
He should have been more careful. ☊ should ☊
'She doesn't think she'll get a job.' 'She should worry, with all her qualifications (= she does not need to worry).' ☊ should ☊
The roads should be less crowded today. ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
In order that training should be effective it must be planned systematically. ☊ should ☊
'Is this enough food for everyone?' 'I should think so.' ☊ should ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. ☊ show ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
The end-of-year accounts show a loss. ☊ show ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: I'll go first and show you the way. ☊ show ☊
show sb sth: She showed her students the technique. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
We were shown around the school by one of the students. ☊ show sb around/round (sth) ☊
show how, what, etc...: He likes to show off how well he speaks French. ☊ show sb/sth off ☊
The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition. ☊ show ☊
We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30. ☊ shut ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
The door was shut. ☊ shut ☊
She was too shy to ask anyone for help. ☊ shy ☊
sick of sb/sth: I'm sick of the way you've treated me. ☊ sick ☊
I'm sick to death of all of you! ☊ sick ☊
Mum, I feel sick! ☊ sick ☊
a sick feeling in your stomach ☊ sick ☊
Britain's workers went sick (= did not go to work because they were ill) for a record number of days last year. ☊ sick ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. ☊ side ☊
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. ☊ side ☊
There are faults on both sides. ☊ side ☊
We heard both sides of the argument. ☊ side ☊
I just want you to hear my side of the story first. ☊ side ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ side ☊
The farm buildings form three sides of a square. ☊ side ☊
Keep close to my side. ☊ side ☊
Her husband stood at her side. ☊ side ☊
She sat on the side of the bed. ☊ side ☊
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. ☊ side ☊
Write your name on the side of the box. ☊ side ☊
There's a scratch on the side of my car. ☊ side ☊
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. ☊ side ☊
a side door/entrance/window ☊ side ☊
Now lay the jar on its side. ☊ side ☊
A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. ☊ side ☊
Brush the sides of the tin with butter. ☊ side ☊
Keep on your side of the bed! ☊ side ☊
He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river. ☊ side ☊
people on both sides of the Atlantic ☊ side ☊
He has been moved sideways (= moved to another job at the same level as before, not higher or lower). ☊ sideways ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
We're going to Paris for the weekend to see the sights. ☊ sight ☊
It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air. ☊ 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 ☊
The bird is now a rare sight in this country. ☊ sight ☊
He became a familiar sight on the streets of Oxford. ☊ sight ☊
They stole everything in sight. ☊ sight ☊
The house was hidden from sight behind some trees. ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
The mere sight of him makes me want to scream. ☊ sight ☊
The disease has affected her sight. ☊ sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
Follow the signs for the city centre. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
Her work is showing some signs of improvement. ☊ sign ☊
sign (of doing sth): The gloomy weather shows no sign of improving. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
All I get is a busy signal when I dial his number (= his phone is being used). ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
a high-frequency signal ☊ signal ☊
signal which, what, etc...: You must signal which way you are going to turn. ☊ signal ☊
Your work has shown a significant improvement. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
Her accusations reduced him to silence. ☊ silence ☊
They huddled together in silent groups. ☊ silent ☊
a silent prayer/protest ☊ silent ☊
You silly boy! ☊ silly ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills. ☊ silver ☊
similar (to sb/sth): My teaching style is similar to that of most other teachers. ☊ similar ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
The brothers look very similar. ☊ similar ☊
All our patients have broadly similar problems. ☊ similar ☊
The disease attacks the immune system in a similar way to AIDS. ☊ similar ☊
Stir the paint with a piece of wood or something similar. ☊ similar ☊
The United States won most of the track and field events. Similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans. ☊ similarly ☊
simple forms of life, for example amoebas ☊ simple ☊
a simple sentence (= one with only one verb) ☊ simple ☊
The answer is really quite simple. ☊ simple ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
You can enjoy all the water sports, or simply lie on the beach. ☊ simply ☊
The rooms are simply furnished. ☊ simply ☊
That was years ago. I've changed jobs since then. ☊ since ☊
Cath hasn't phoned since she went to Berlin. ☊ since ☊
It was the first time I'd had visitors since I'd moved to London. ☊ since ☊
We were divorced two years ago and she has since remarried. ☊ since ☊
Please accept our sincere thanks. ☊ sincere ☊
sing sth to sb: We all sang 'Happy Birthday' to her. ☊ sing ☊
She's a wonderful singer. ☊ singer ☊
an opera singer ☊ singer ☊
There was singing and dancing all night. ☊ singing ☊
She has a beautiful singing voice. ☊ singing ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
All these jobs can now be done by one single machine. ☊ single ☊
The foundations of the building are starting to sink. ☊ sink ☊
Bombs sank all four carriers. ☊ sink ☊
The wheels started to sink into the mud. ☊ sink ☊
Are you ready to order, sir? ☊ sir ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
Sir Paul McCartney ☊ sir ☊
Thank you, Sir Paul. ☊ sir ☊
Just sit still! ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
We have all been in similar embarrassing situations. ☊ situation ☊
He could see no way out of the situation. ☊ situation ☊
I haven't had time to clear up, so I'm all at sixes and sevens. ☊ at sixes and sevens ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
The facilities are excellent for a town that size. ☊ size ☊
It's similar in size to a tomato. ☊ size ☊
a skilful player/performer/teacher ☊ skilful ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
skilled in/at sth/doing sth: She is highly skilled at dealing with difficult customers. ☊ skilled ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
The skins are removed and laid out to dry. ☊ skin ☊
cosmetics for sensitive skins ☊ skin ☊
We both slept right through (= were not woken up by) the storm. ☊ sleep ☊
I need to get some sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
Can you give me something to help me get to sleep (= start sleeping)? ☊ sleep ☊
I'll feel better after a good night's sleep (= a night when I sleep well). ☊ sleep ☊
Cut the meat into thin slices. ☊ slice ☊
to slice (up) onions ☊ slice ☊
Slice the cucumber thinly. ☊ slice ☊
a sliced loaf ☊ slice ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
slice sth (+ adj.): The knife sliced his jacket. ☊ slice ☊
He sliced the fruit open. ☊ slice ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
He slid a shy look at Claire. ☊ slide ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech. ☊ slip ☊
I managed to slip in a few jokes. ☊ slip ☊
slip sth to sb: They'd slipped some money to the guards. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
The fish slipped out of my hand. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
He spends all winter on the slopes (= skiing ). ☊ slope ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
a slow, lingering death ☊ slow ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
I made only a few small changes to the report. ☊ small ☊
Everything had been planned down to the smallest detail. ☊ small ☊
As a small boy he had spent most of his time with his grandparents. ☊ small ☊
This is too big—have you got a small one? ☊ small ☊
The car smashed into a tree. ☊ smash ☊
The elephant smashed its way through the trees. ☊ smash ☊
The cup hit the floor with a smash. ☊ smash ☊
smell sth doing sth: Can you smell something burning? ☊ smell ☊
The drains smell. ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
smoked salmon ☊ smoke ☊
The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride. ☊ smooth ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business. ☊ smooth ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth ☊ smooth ☊
Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth. ☊ smooth ☊
It's been snowing heavily all day. ☊ snow ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
so ... (that)...: She spoke so quietly (that) I could hardly hear her. ☊ so ☊
Programs are expensive, and even more so if you have to keep altering them. ☊ so ☊
They asked me to call them and I did so (= I called). ☊ so ☊
We discussed everything—when to go, what to see and so on. ☊ and so forth, and so on (and so forth) ☊
She worked hard so that everything would be ready in time. ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
Avoid using perfumed soaps on sensitive skin. ☊ soap ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
Join a social club to make new friends. ☊ social ☊
social issues/problems/reforms ☊ social ☊
social advancement (= improving your position in society) ☊ 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 ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
demand created by a consumer society ☊ society ☊
Can Britain ever be a classless society? ☊ society ☊
They were discussing the problems of Western society. ☊ society ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
to install/run a piece of software ☊ software ☊
poor/dry/acid/sandy/fertile, etc. soil ☊ soil ☊
The stores are packed solid (= very full and crowded) at this time of year. ☊ solid ☊
The planet Jupiter may have no solid surface at all. ☊ solid ☊
She had refused all solid food. ☊ solid ☊
Attempts to find a solution have failed. ☊ solution ☊
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal. ☊ solve ☊
You can't solve anything by just running away. ☊ solve ☊
to solve an equation/a puzzle/a riddle ☊ solve ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
I like some modern music (= but not all of it). ☊ some ☊
There is some hope that things will improve. ☊ some ☊
All these students are good, but some work harder than others. ☊ some ☊
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow or other I must get a new job. ☊ somehow ☊
Somehow, I don't feel I can trust him. ☊ somehow ☊
She looked different somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
Give me something to do. ☊ something ☊
His name is Alan something (= I don't know his other name). ☊ something ☊
She's a professor of something or other (= I'm not sure what) at Leeds. ☊ something ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
The car hit a tree or something. ☊ something ☊
There's something in (= some truth or some fact or opinion worth considering in) what he says. ☊ something ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
They pay six pounds an hour. Something like that. ☊ something ☊
She found herself something of a (= to some degree a) celebrity. ☊ something ☊
The programme's something to do with (= in some way about) the environment. ☊ something ☊
He gave her a wry look, something between amusement and regret. ☊ something ☊
The story is told through song and dance. ☊ song ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
Next Monday is the soonest we can deliver. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
All too soon the party was over. ☊ soon ☊
Oh, I'm sorry. Have I taken the one you wanted? ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He decided to help Jan as he felt sorry for her. ☊ be/feel sorry for sb ☊
Sorry? Could you repeat the question? ☊ sorry ☊
For dessert there's a fruit pie of some sort (= you are not sure what kind). ☊ sort ☊
Most people went on training courses of one sort or another (= of various types) last year. ☊ sort ☊
There are all sorts of activities (= many different ones) for kids at the campsite. ☊ sort ☊
We're sort of doing it the wrong way. ☊ sort of ☊
I had a sort of feeling that he wouldn't come. ☊ a sort of sth ☊
sort sth into sth: The computer sorts the words into alphabetical order. ☊ sort ☊
The cupboards need sorting out. ☊ sort sth out ☊
If you can wait a moment, I'll sort it all out for you. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
You load up the car and I'll sort the kids out. ☊ sort sth/sb/yourself out ☊
There was a feeling of restlessness deep in her soul. ☊ soul ☊
The sound quality of the tapes was excellent. ☊ sound ☊
a high/low sound ☊ sound ☊
Scientists have sounded a note of caution on the technique. ☊ sound ☊
She told me the whole story from soup to nuts. ☊ from soup to nuts ☊
We're all in the soup now. ☊ in the soup ☊
He refused to name his sources. ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
Which way is south? ☊ south ☊
The room has been furnished and decorated to give a feeling of space. ☊ space ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
to get the spare out of the boot/trunk ☊ spare ☊
She still speaks about him with great affection. ☊ speak ☊
Witnesses spoke of a great ball of flame. ☊ speak ☊
Speaking of travelling, (= referring back to a subject just mentioned) are you going anywhere exciting this year? ☊ speak ☊
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. ☊ speak ☊
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ speak ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ special ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
Dr Pearce is the special adviser on environmental issues. ☊ special ☊
She has a special way of smiling. ☊ special ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
I gave you specific instructions. ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
The newspaper, or more specifically, the editor, was taken to court for publishing the photographs. ☊ specifically ☊
at high/low/full/top speed ☊ speed ☊
at breakneck speed (= fast in a way that is dangerous) ☊ speed ☊
The accident was due to excessive speed. ☊ speed ☊
Speed is his greatest asset as a tennis player. ☊ speed ☊
She was overtaken by the speed of events (= things happened more quickly than she expected). ☊ speed ☊
I thought her name was Catherine, but it's Kathryn spelt with a 'K'. ☊ spell ☊
C—A—T spells 'cat'. ☊ spell ☊
a list of difficult spellings ☊ spelling ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
common spices such as ginger and cinnamon ☊ spice ☊
spicy chicken wings ☊ spicy ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
His theories on economics are enough to make your head spin (= make you feel very confused). ☊ spin ☊
spin (round/around): The dancers spun round and round. ☊ spin ☊
to be in high/low spirits ☊ spirit ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
a lack of spiritual values in the modern world ☊ spiritual ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
split sth (into sth): She split the class into groups of four. ☊ split ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Slate splits easily into thin sheets. ☊ split ☊
We share a house and split all the bills. ☊ split ☊
We were split up into groups to discuss the question. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
He demanded a 50-50 split in the profits. ☊ split ☊
split (with sb/sth): the years following his bitter split with his wife ☊ split ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
Our camping trip was spoilt by bad weather. ☊ spoil ☊
The tall buildings have spoiled the view. ☊ spoil ☊
a soup spoon ☊ spoon ☊
There are excellent facilities for sport and recreation. ☊ sport ☊
a sports club ☊ sport ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
The baby's whole body was covered in small red spots. ☊ spot ☊
spray sb/sth (with sth): The crops are regularly sprayed with pesticide. ☊ spray ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The fire rapidly spread to adjoining buildings. ☊ spread ☊
Within weeks, his confidence had spread throughout the team. ☊ spread ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
Papers had been spread out on the desk. ☊ spread ☊
The searchers spread out to cover the area faster. ☊ spread out, spread yourself out ☊
the spread of a city into the surrounding areas ☊ spread ☊
The springs in the sofa have gone (= they no longer return to their original position). ☊ spring ☊
She's full of energy, like a coiled spring. ☊ spring ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
a square room ☊ square ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth out of/from sth: to squeeze the juice from a lemon ☊ squeeze ☊
She felt as if every drop of emotion had been squeezed from her. ☊ squeeze ☊
freshly squeezed orange juice ☊ squeeze ☊
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
stable prices ☊ stable ☊
This ladder doesn't seem very stable. ☊ stable ☊
a lawyer on the staff of the Worldwide Fund for Nature ☊ staff ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
His parents didn't want him to go on the stage (= to be an actor). ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
The pay increase will be introduced in stages (= not all at once). ☊ stage ☊
The children are at different stages of development. ☊ stage ☊
We had to carry the piano up three flights of stairs. ☊ stair ☊
The children ran up/down the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
at the bottom/top of the stairs ☊ stair ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
How many stairs are there up to the second floor? ☊ stair ☊
Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures. ☊ stand ☊
How do you stand him being here all the time? ☊ stand ☊
An old oak tree once stood here. ☊ stand ☊
I was standing only a few feet away. ☊ stand ☊
We all stood around in the corridor waiting. ☊ stand ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
stand up: We stood up in order to get a better view. ☊ stand ☊
'The book's by T.C. Smith.' 'What does the 'T.C.' stand for?' ☊ stand for sth ☊
How can you stand by and see him accused of something he didn't do? ☊ stand by ☊
The troops are standing by. ☊ stand by ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
You'll look taller if you stand up straight. ☊ stand up ☊
She had learnt to stand up for herself. ☊ stand up for sb/sth ☊
a man of high moral standards ☊ standard ☊
We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. ☊ standard ☊
The standard of this year's applications is very low. ☊ standard ☊
He failed to reach the required standard, and did not qualify for the race. ☊ standard ☊
In the shanty towns there are very poor living standards. ☊ standard ☊
Washing machines have standard measurements to fit under kitchen units. ☊ standard ☊
A standard letter was sent to all candidates. ☊ standard ☊
Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms. ☊ standard ☊
the standard rate of tax (= paid by everyone) ☊ standard ☊
All vehicles come with a CD player as standard. ☊ standard ☊
standard issue uniforms (= given to everyone) ☊ standard ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
The star of the show was a young Italian singer. ☊ star ☊
three-/four-/five-star hotels ☊ star ☊
a sheriff's star ☊ star ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
There was a big moon and hundreds of stars were shining overhead. ☊ star ☊
We camped out under the stars. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
The answer was staring us in the face. ☊ be staring sb in the face ☊
He fixed the interviewer with a penetrating stare. ☊ stare ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
The kids start school next week. ☊ start ☊
start (on sth): It's a long story. Where shall I start? ☊ start ☊
start by doing sth: Let's start by reviewing what we did last week. ☊ start ☊
The discussion started off mildly enough. ☊ start off ☊
We started off by introducing ourselves. ☊ start off ☊
This could be the start of something big. ☊ start ☊
the states of Victoria and Western Australia ☊ state ☊
the southern states of the US ☊ state ☊
the Baltic States ☊ state ☊
European Union member states ☊ state ☊
He was in a state of permanent depression. ☊ state ☊
A report condemned the state of prisoners' cells. ☊ state ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
The facts are clearly stated in the report. ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
state how, what, etc...: State clearly how many tickets you require. ☊ state ☊
state that...: He stated categorically that he knew nothing about the deal. ☊ state ☊
Are the following statements true or false? ☊ statement ☊
Is that a statement or a question? ☊ 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 directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
a bronze/marble statue ☊ statue ☊
They were granted refugee status. ☊ status ☊
The party was denied legal status. ☊ status ☊
to have a high social status ☊ status ☊
Women are only asking to be given equal status with men. ☊ status ☊
The job brings with it status and a high income. ☊ status ☊
the high status accorded to science in our culture ☊ status ☊
'Do you want a drink?' 'No, thanks, I can't stay.' ☊ stay ☊
She stayed at home (= did not go out to work) while the children were young. ☊ stay ☊
Stay tuned (= used to ask people to continue listening to or watching a particular programme on the radio or television). ☊ stay ☊
She did not want to stay in nursing all her life. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
His breathing was steady. ☊ steady ☊
steal (from sb/sth): We found out he'd been stealing from us for years. ☊ steal ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
steal sth (from sb/sth): My wallet was stolen. ☊ steal ☊
I had my wallet stolen. ☊ steal ☊
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000. ☊ steal ☊
It's a crime to handle stolen goods. ☊ steal ☊
to steal sb's ideas ☊ steal ☊
The bridge is reinforced with huge steel girders. ☊ steel ☊
The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. ☊ steep ☊
The path climbed steeply upwards. ☊ steeply ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered a course between the islands. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
She was sitting on the bottom step of the staircase. ☊ step ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
He turned around and retraced his steps (= went back the way he had come). ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
We heard steps outside. ☊ step ☊
Peter stuck his head around the door and said, 'Coffee, anyone?' ☊ stick ☊
We used glue to stick the broken pieces together. ☊ stick ☊
The glue's useless—the pieces just won't stick. ☊ stick ☊
Don't stick your fingers through the bars of the cage. ☊ stick ☊
She stuck to her story. ☊ stick to sth ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
carrot sticks ☊ stick ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
The windows were stiff and she couldn't get them open. ☊ stiff ☊
'Thank you,' she replied stiffly. ☊ stiffly ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
The kids found it hard to stay still. ☊ still ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
I put some antiseptic on the cut and it stung for a moment. ☊ sting ☊
the sting of a bee ☊ sting ☊
The scorpion has a sting in its tail. ☊ sting ☊
the sting of salt in a wound ☊ sting ☊
She felt the sting of tears in her eyes. ☊ sting ☊
a country's housing stock (= all the houses available for living in) ☊ stock ☊
Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. ☊ turn your stomach ☊
Most of the houses are built of stone. ☊ stone ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
I felt as if my heart had stopped. ☊ stop ☊
stop to do sth: We stopped to admire the scenery. ☊ stop ☊
We need more laws to stop pollution. ☊ stop ☊
There's no stopping us now (= nothing can prevent us from achieving what we want to achieve). ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth from doing sth: There's nothing to stop you from accepting the offer. ☊ stop ☊
stop sth: Doctors couldn't stop the bleeding. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
You can store coffee beans in the freezer to keep them fresh. ☊ store ☊
He hoped the electronic equipment was safely stored away. ☊ store ☊
adventure/detective/love, etc. stories ☊ story ☊
a story about time travel ☊ story ☊
Shall I tell you a story? ☊ story ☊
He read the children a story. ☊ story ☊
a bedtime story ☊ story ☊
It was many years before the full story was made public. ☊ story ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
We must stick to our story about the accident. ☊ story ☊
I can't decide until I've heard both sides of the story. ☊ story ☊
It's a story of courage. ☊ story ☊
Many years later I returned to Africa but that's another story (= I am not going to talk about it now). ☊ story ☊
He told us the story of his life. ☊ story ☊
the story of the Beatles ☊ story ☊
the story of the building of the bridge ☊ story ☊
a front-page story ☊ story ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
Her novels always have the same basic story. ☊ story ☊
She put a pan of water on the stove. ☊ stove ☊
Can you stretch your arms out straighter? ☊ straight ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
The ground here cannot take the strain of a large building. ☊ strain ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
Their marriage is under great strain at the moment. ☊ strain ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ 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 ☊
She was looking at me in a very strange way. ☊ strange ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
She felt strange sitting at her father's desk. ☊ feel strange ☊
It was terribly hot and I started to feel strange. ☊ feel strange ☊
Strangely enough, I don't feel at all nervous. ☊ strangely ☊
strategy to do sth: It's all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion. ☊ strategy ☊
I've had a steady stream of visitors. ☊ stream ☊
a constant stream of enquiries ☊ stream ☊
The agency provided me with a steady stream of work. ☊ stream ☊
Most of the letter consisted of a stream of abuse. ☊ stream ☊
the town's narrow cobbled streets ☊ street ☊
My office is at street level (= on the ground floor). ☊ street ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
The feeling I get from the street is that we have a good chance of winning this election. ☊ street ☊
Beth is streets ahead of all the other students in her year. ☊ streets ahead (of sb/sth) ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
The rally was intended to be a show of strength by the socialists. ☊ strength ☊
We worked on pronunciation, stress and intonation. ☊ stress ☊
primary/secondary stress ☊ stress ☊
In 'strategic' the stress falls on the second syllable ☊ stress ☊
When you have an injury you start putting stress on other parts of your body. ☊ stress ☊
a stress fracture of the foot (= one caused by such pressure) ☊ stress ☊
Things can easily go wrong when people are under stress. ☊ stress ☊
to suffer from stress ☊ stress ☊
coping with stress ☊ stress ☊
She failed to withstand the stresses and strains of public life. ☊ stress ☊
stress-related illnesses ☊ stress ☊
emotional/mental stress ☊ stress ☊
stress management (= dealing with stress) ☊ stress ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
stress sb (out): Driving in cities really stresses me (out). ☊ stress ☊
stress that...: I must stress that everything I've told you is strictly confidential. ☊ stress ☊
it is stressed that...: It must be stressed that this disease is very rare. ☊ 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 ☊
Beyond the mountains stretches a vast desert. ☊ 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 ☊
stretch sth + adj.: Make sure that the rope is stretched tight. ☊ stretch ☊
Is there any way of stretching shoes? ☊ stretch ☊
The jeans stretch to provide a perfect fit. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
They were always very strict with their children. ☊ strict ☊
Smoking is strictly forbidden. ☊ strictly ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
strike sb (as sth): His reaction struck me as odd. ☊ strike ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
The tree was struck by lightning. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
The train drivers have voted to take strike action. ☊ strike ☊
The student union has called for a rent strike (= a refusal to pay rent as a protest). ☊ strike ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
strip sth (off): Strip off all the existing paint. ☊ strip ☊
After the guests had gone, I stripped all the beds (= removed all the sheets in order to wash them). ☊ strip ☊
strip A off/from B: Deer had stripped all the bark off the tree. ☊ strip ☊
strip B of A: Deer had stripped the tree of its bark. ☊ strip ☊
Cut the meat into strips. ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
He won by two strokes (= in golf, by taking two fewer strokes than his opponent). ☊ stroke ☊
He stroked her hair affectionately. ☊ stroke ☊
strong black coffee ☊ strong ☊
a strong feeling of nausea ☊ strong ☊
a face with strong features (= large and noticeable) ☊ strong ☊
Are you feeling stronger now after your rest? ☊ strong ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
a strong personality ☊ strong ☊
People have strong feelings about this issue. ☊ strong ☊
The temptation to tell her everything was very strong. ☊ strong ☊
This is an issue I feel strongly about (= I have firm opinions about). ☊ strongly ☊
the structure of the building ☊ structure ☊
changes in the social and economic structure of society ☊ structure ☊
the grammatical structures of a language ☊ structure ☊
a salary structure ☊ structure ☊
a stone/brick/wooden structure ☊ structure ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
struggle to do sth: They struggled just to pay their bills. ☊ struggle ☊
I struggled up the hill with the heavy bags. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (to do sth): He is engaged in a bitter struggle with his rival to get control of the company. ☊ struggle ☊
They face an uphill struggle to get to the finals of the competition. ☊ struggle ☊
a student grant/loan (= money that is given/lent to students to pay for their studies) ☊ student ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
a detailed study of how animals adapt to their environment ☊ study ☊
It is important to develop good study skills. ☊ study ☊
Physiology is the study of how living things work. ☊ study ☊
Scientists are studying photographs of the planet for signs of life. ☊ study ☊
He studied her face thoughtfully. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
Don't disturb Jane, she's studying for her exams. ☊ study ☊
study (sth) at...: My brother studied at the Royal College of Art. ☊ study ☊
What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet? ☊ stuff ☊
The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff. ☊ stuff ☊
Where's all my stuff (= my possessions)? ☊ stuff ☊
Could you move all that stuff off the table? ☊ stuff ☊
This is all good stuff. Well done! ☊ stuff ☊
What's all this 'Mrs Smith' stuff? Call me Anna. ☊ stuff ☊
I don't believe in all that stuff about ghosts. ☊ stuff ☊
She always makes me feel really stupid. ☊ stupid ☊
a style of architecture ☊ style ☊
a fine example of Gothic style ☊ style ☊
a parody written in the style of Molière ☊ style ☊
The palace was rebuilt in the same style. ☊ style ☊
The hotel has been redecorated but it's lost a lot of its style. ☊ style ☊
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 ☊
style-conscious teenagers ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
My husband has no sense of style. ☊ style ☊
a style of management ☊ style ☊
a management style ☊ style ☊
furniture to suit your style of living ☊ style ☊
a study of different teaching styles ☊ style ☊
I like your style (= I like the way you do things). ☊ style ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
banned/illegal substances (= drugs) ☊ substance ☊
Substantial numbers of people support the reforms. ☊ substantial ☊
a street of substantial Victorian villas ☊ substantial ☊
The local bus service was a poor substitute for their car. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute for sb/sth: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you. ☊ substitute ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
Such is the elegance of this typeface that it is still a favourite of designers. ☊ such ☊
Wild flowers such as primroses are becoming rare. ☊ such as ☊
The new job is not a promotion as such, but it has good prospects. ☊ as such ☊
to suck the juice from an orange ☊ suck ☊
He sucked the blood from a cut on his finger. ☊ suck ☊
Stop sucking your thumb! ☊ suck ☊
suck sth + adj.: Greenfly can literally suck a plant dry. ☊ suck ☊
All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck. ☊ all of a sudden ☊
It all happened so suddenly. ☊ suddenly ☊
Death finally brought an end to her suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
sufficient to do sth: These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban. ☊ sufficient ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
Do you take sugar (= have it in your tea, coffee, etc.)? ☊ sugar ☊
How many sugars do you take in coffee? ☊ sugar ☊
suggest how, what, etc...: Can you suggest how I might contact him? ☊ suggest ☊
suggest (that)...: All the evidence suggests (that) he stole the money. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth: The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack. ☊ suggest ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
suggest sth to sb: What do these results suggest to you? ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
Are there any suggestions about how best to tackle the problem? ☊ suggestion ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
suit sb/sth: Choose a computer to suit your particular needs. ☊ suit ☊
Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report? ☊ suitable ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
Huge sums have been invested in this project. ☊ sum ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
a two-page summary of a government report ☊ summary ☊
a summary financial statement ☊ summary ☊
I made a summary report for the records. ☊ summary ☊
It is now high summer (= the hottest part of summer). ☊ summer ☊
two summers ago ☊ summer ☊
superior intelligence ☊ superior ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
my superior officer ☊ superior ☊
superior status ☊ superior ☊
a superior court of law ☊ superior ☊
The water supply is unsafe. ☊ supply ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. ☊ supply ☊
Our supplies were running out. ☊ supply ☊
The UN has agreed to allow the supply of emergency aid. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
The electricity supply (= the system supplying electricity) had been cut off. ☊ supply ☊
a contract for the supply of timber ☊ supply ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
This one power station keeps half the country supplied with electricity. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth: Local schools supply many of the volunteers. ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
She was jailed for supplying drugs. ☊ supply ☊
The witness's story was not supported by the evidence. ☊ support ☊
a platform supported by concrete pillars ☊ support ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
She supported herself through college by working as a waitress in a local bar. ☊ support ☊
The town supports a small fishing fleet. ☊ support ☊
These measures are strongly supported by environmental groups. ☊ support ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
The company will support customers in Europe (= solve their problems with a product). ☊ support ☊
The statistics offer further support for our theory. ☊ support ☊
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. ☊ support ☊
I wrapped a bandage around my ankle to give it some support. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
Local businesses have provided financial support. ☊ support ☊
Prices will go up, I suppose. ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sb/sth to be/have sth: This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. ☊ suppose ☊
I suppose all the tickets have been sold now, have they? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
suppose sth: The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. ☊ suppose ☊
I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure. ☊ make sure (of sth/that...) ☊
We'll need a flat surface to play the game on. ☊ surface ☊
These plants float on the surface of the water. ☊ surface ☊
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. ☊ surface ☊
She's cleaned all the kitchen surfaces. ☊ surface ☊
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. ☊ surface ☊
There are lots of surprises in store for visitors to the gallery. ☊ surprise ☊
Visitors to the gallery are in for a few surprises. ☊ surprise ☊
a look of surprise ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
a surprised look ☊ surprised ☊
surround sth/sb: Tall trees surround the lake. ☊ surround ☊
the membranes surrounding the brain ☊ surround ☊
surround sth/sb with sth: The lake is surrounded with/by trees. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
From the top of the hill you can see all the surrounding countryside. ☊ surrounding ☊
The buildings have been designed to blend in with their surroundings. ☊ surroundings ☊
an aerial survey (= made by taking photographs from an aircraft) ☊ survey ☊
The children had to survive by begging and stealing. ☊ survive ☊
survive on sth: I can't survive on £40 a week (= it is not enough for my basic needs). ☊ survive ☊
They spent two months in the jungle, surviving on small animals and fruit. ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth of sth: He resigned after being suspected of theft. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? ☊ suspect ☊
Do you have a list of likely suspects? ☊ suspect ☊
My suspicions were confirmed when police raided the property. ☊ suspicion ☊
Water from shallow wells should be regarded with suspicion, as it may be contaminated. ☊ suspicion ☊
They became suspicious of his behaviour and contacted the police. ☊ suspicious ☊
a suspicious look ☊ suspicious ☊
You have a very suspicious mind (= you always think that people are behaving in an illegal or dishonest way). ☊ suspicious ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
It was all very suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
Many were suspicious of reform. ☊ suspicious ☊
swallow sth + adj.: The pills should be swallowed whole. ☊ swallow ☊
swear (on sth): Witnesses were required to swear on the Bible. ☊ swear ☊
She completed the routine without even working up a sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
Chimneys should be swept regularly. ☊ sweep ☊
I had a craving for something sweet. ☊ sweet ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
The boys swam across the lake. ☊ swim ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
A shoal of fish swam past. ☊ swim ☊
swing sth + adv./prep.: He swung his legs over the side of the bed. ☊ swing ☊
swing sth + adj.: She swung the door open. ☊ swing ☊
His arms swung as he walked. ☊ swing ☊
As he pushed her, she swung higher and higher (= while sitting on a swing). ☊ swing ☊
The kids were playing on the swings. ☊ swing ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
White has always been a symbol of purity in Western cultures. ☊ symbol ☊
A list of symbols used on the map is given in the index. ☊ symbol ☊
a sympathetic listener ☊ sympathetic ☊
I did not feel at all sympathetic towards Kate. ☊ sympathetic ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
a sympathetic response ☊ sympathetic ☊
She was very sympathetic when I was sick. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to be sympathetic to the party's aims ☊ sympathetic ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
to express/feel sympathy for sb ☊ sympathy ☊
I have no sympathy for Jan, it's all her own fault. ☊ sympathy ☊
I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy. ☊ sympathy ☊
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of the war. ☊ sympathy ☊
May we offer our deepest sympathies on the death of your wife. ☊ sympathy ☊
The seamen went on strike in sympathy with (= to show their support for) the dockers. ☊ sympathy ☊
Her sympathies lie with the anti-abortion lobby. ☊ sympathy ☊
system for doing sth: a new system for assessing personal tax bills ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years. ☊ table ☊
a kitchen table ☊ table ☊
to set the table (= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal) ☊ table ☊
He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast). ☊ table ☊
Children must learn to behave at table. ☊ table ☊
the tail wing ☊ tail ☊
That cut is taking a long time to heal. ☊ take ☊
+ adv.: I need a shower—I won't take long. ☊ take ☊
We need to take a different approach to the problem. ☊ take ☊
to take a look/glance ☊ take ☊
to take a bite/drink/sip ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
Do you take sugar in your coffee? ☊ take ☊
take sth from sth: The scientists are taking water samples from the river. ☊ take ☊
Can you take (= hold) the baby for a moment? ☊ take ☊
He took her hand/took her by the hand (= held her hand, for example to lead her somewhere). ☊ take ☊
take sb to sth: A boy took us to our room. ☊ 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 ☊
I'd like to take my argument a stage further. ☊ take ☊
He believes he has the skills to take the club forward. ☊ take ☊
She has taken up (= started to learn to play) the oboe. ☊ take sth up ☊
He took off my wet boots and made me sit by the fire. ☊ take sth off ☊
The new magazine has really taken off. ☊ take off ☊
Her singing career took off after her TV appearance. ☊ take off ☊
Fish take in oxygen through their gills. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
She took me in completely with her story. ☊ take sb in ☊
Reporters took down every word of his speech. ☊ take sth down ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
I don't know what you're talking about (= used to say that you did not do sth that sb has accused you of). ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ 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 ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
Union representatives walked out of emergency talks aimed at reaching a pay settlement. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
I had to have a heart-to-heart talk with her. ☊ talk ☊
She's tall and thin. ☊ tall ☊
tall chimneys ☊ tall ☊
the tallest building in the world ☊ tall ☊
a tall glass of iced tea ☊ tall ☊
How tall are you? ☊ tall ☊
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. ☊ tall ☊
a fish tank (= for keeping fish in) ☊ tank ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned round. ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
Set yourself targets that you can reasonably hope to achieve. ☊ target ☊
They bombed military and civilian targets. ☊ target ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
The children became the target for their father's aggressive outbursts. ☊ target ☊
a thankless task (= an unpleasant one that nobody wants to do and nobody thanks you for doing) ☊ task ☊
Detectives are now faced with the task of identifying the body. ☊ task ☊
The colour and style is a matter of personal taste. ☊ taste ☊
The room was furnished with taste. ☊ taste ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
I've lost my sense of taste. ☊ taste ☊
This dish has an unusual combination of tastes and textures. ☊ taste ☊
I can't really taste anything with this cold. ☊ taste ☊
tax increases/cuts ☊ tax ☊
Would you like tea or coffee? ☊ tea ☊
teach sb how, what, etc...: My father taught me how to ride a bike. ☊ teach ☊
There is a growing need for qualified teachers of Business English. ☊ teacher ☊
a team event (= one played by groups of people rather than individual players) ☊ team ☊
A team of experts has/have been called in to investigate. ☊ team ☊
Careful—the fabric tears very easily. ☊ tear ☊
She tore up all the letters he had sent her. ☊ tear sth up ☊
He accused the leader of tearing up the party's manifesto (= of ignoring it). ☊ tear sth up ☊
Their story will move you to tears (= make you cry). ☊ tear ☊
We offer free technical support for those buying our software. ☊ technical ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
The artist combines different techniques in the same painting. ☊ technique ☊
Teachers learn various techniques for dealing with problem students. ☊ technique ☊
Her technique has improved a lot over the past season. ☊ technique ☊
to make use of the most modern technologies ☊ technology ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
tell which, what, etc...: The kittens look exactly alike—how can you tell which is which? ☊ tell ☊
The only way to tell if you like something is by trying it. ☊ 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 ☊
tell sb sth: The advertisement told us very little about the product. ☊ tell ☊
tell sb (that)...: The sound of his breathing told her (that) he was asleep. ☊ tell ☊
I told the boys off for making so much noise. ☊ tell sb off (for sth/for doing sth) ☊
high/low temperatures ☊ temperature ☊
Does he have a temperature (= is it higher than normal, because of illness)? ☊ temperature ☊
She's running a temperature (= it is higher than normal). ☊ temperature ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
There is mounting tension along the border. ☊ tension ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
Family tensions and conflicts may lead to violence. ☊ tension ☊
The incident has further increased tension between the two countries. ☊ tension ☊
nervous tension ☊ tension ☊
We laughed and that helped ease the tension. ☊ tension ☊
Walking and swimming are excellent for releasing tension. ☊ tension ☊
a tension headache ☊ tension ☊
to pitch (= put up) a tent ☊ tent ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
I feel terrible—I think I'll go to bed. ☊ terrible ☊
Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water. ☊ test ☊
We'll need to perform a series of tests. ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
Schools use various methods of testing. ☊ test ☊
My job is to lay out the text and graphics on the page. ☊ text ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
Read the text carefully and then answer the questions. ☊ text ☊
Thank God you're safe! ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
Thanks heavens I've found my keys. ☊ thank God/goodness/heaven(s) (for sth) ☊
thanks (for doing sth): Thanks for lending me the money. ☊ thanks ☊
thanks (for sth): Many thanks for your support. ☊ thanks ☊
'How are you?' 'Fine, thanks (= thanks for asking).' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like a coffee?' 'Oh, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Here's the change.' 'Thanks very much.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Do you want to come with us?' 'I'd love to, thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
'Would you like some more?' 'No thanks.' ☊ thanks ☊
Thanks a lot for all you've done. ☊ thanks a lot ☊
'I'm afraid I've finished all the milk.' 'Well, thanks a lot!' ☊ thanks a lot ☊
thank you (for sth): Thank you for your letter. ☊ thank you ☊
thank you (for doing sth): Thank you very much for sending the photos. ☊ thank you ☊
'Would you like some help with that?' 'Oh, thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
'Would you like some more cake?' 'No thank you.' ☊ thank you ☊
The actor sent a big thank you to all his fans for their letters of support. ☊ thank you ☊
She took the money without so much as a thank you. ☊ thank you ☊
a thank-you letter ☊ thank you ☊
No, the other one... that's it. ☊ that's it ☊
So that's it—the fuse had gone. ☊ that's it ☊
She said (that) the story was true. ☊ that ☊
There were three questions. The first two were relatively easy but the third one was hard. ☊ the ☊
There was an accident here yesterday. A car hit a tree and the driver was killed. ☊ the ☊
The nights are getting longer. ☊ the ☊
The dolphin is an intelligent animal. ☊ the ☊
They placed the African elephant on their endangered list. ☊ the ☊
The more she thought about it, the more depressed she became. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
The less said about the whole thing, the happier I'll be. ☊ the more, less, etc..., the more, less, etc... ☊
Their parties are always fun. ☊ their ☊
Did you eat all of them? ☊ them ☊
If anyone comes in before I get back, ask them to wait. ☊ them ☊
The stories are all variations on the theme of unhappy marriage. ☊ theme ☊
The children were arguing amongst themselves. ☊ themselves ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more. ☊ in theory ☊
'Have you seen my pen?' 'Yes, it's over there.' ☊ there ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
They cut my water off. ☊ they ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
How thick are the walls? ☊ thick ☊
thickly sliced bread ☊ thickly ☊
Apply the paint thickly in even strokes. ☊ thickly ☊
The walls are at least two feet in thickness. ☊ thickness ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
He is as thin as a rake (= very thin). ☊ thin ☊
Cut the vegetables into thin strips. ☊ thin ☊
You need something to cheer you up—I know just the thing! ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ☊ thing ☊
Let's forget the whole thing (= everything). ☊ thing ☊
All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ☊ thing ☊
Just think how nice it would be to see them again. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
All he ever thinks about is money. ☊ think ☊
think what, how, etc...: He was trying to think what to do. ☊ think ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
Can anybody think of a way to raise money? ☊ think of sth/sb ☊
What is the current thinking on this question? ☊ thinking ☊
Well, make up your mind. Which do you want? This one or that one? ☊ this ☊
I think you'll find these more comfortable than those. ☊ this ☊
The boy was afraid and the dog had sensed this. ☊ this ☊
Do it like this (= in the way I am showing you). ☊ this ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
I can thoroughly recommend it. ☊ thoroughly ☊
Wash the fruit thoroughly before use. ☊ thoroughly ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
All kinds of thoughts raced through my mind. ☊ thought ☊
a needle and thread ☊ thread ☊
a robe embroidered with gold thread ☊ thread ☊
the delicate threads of a spider's web ☊ thread ☊
She is prepared to carry out her threat to resign. ☊ threat ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
He is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final. ☊ threat ☊
threaten to do sth: The hijackers threatened to kill one passenger every hour if their demands were not met. ☊ threaten ☊
threaten to do sth: This dispute threatens to split the party. ☊ threaten ☊
He held the knife to her throat. ☊ throat ☊
Their throats had been cut. ☊ throat ☊
The burglar got in through the window. ☊ through ☊
The sand ran through (= between) my fingers. ☊ through ☊
The path led through the trees to the river. ☊ through ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
First I have to get through the exams. ☊ through ☊
The bill had a difficult passage through Parliament. ☊ through ☊
I'd never have got through it all (= a difficult situation) without you. ☊ through ☊
Put the coffee in the filter and let the water run through. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Ask to be put through to me personally. ☊ through ☊
They export their products to markets throughout the world. ☊ throughout ☊
The sea throws up all sorts of debris on the beach. ☊ throw ☊
Just throw your bag down over there. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
throw sb sth: Can you throw me that towel? ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
That old chair should be thrown away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
You must take the exam—you can't throw away all that work! ☊ throw sth away ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
There's a hole in the thumb. ☊ thumb ☊
The universities have expanded, thus allowing many more people the chance of higher education. ☊ thus ☊
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title. ☊ thus ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I tidied up the report before handing it in. ☊ tidy sth up ☊
She tied the newspapers in a bundle. ☊ tie ☊
They tied him to a chair with cable. ☊ tie ☊
He left his dog tied up to a tree. ☊ tie sth up ☊
The gang tied up a security guard. ☊ tie sb up ☊
emotional ties ☊ tie ☊
Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church. ☊ tie ☊
a collar and tie ☊ tie ☊
a striped silk tie ☊ tie ☊
The rope was stretched tight. ☊ tight ☊
We need tighter security at the airport. ☊ tight ☊
He held on tightly to her arm. ☊ tightly ☊
Just wait till you see it. It's great. ☊ till ☊
Every time I hear that song I feel happy. ☊ time ☊
At no time did I give my consent to the plan. ☊ time ☊
Time's up—have you worked out the answer yet? ☊ time ☊
What's the hurry? We have all the time in the world. ☊ time ☊
I lived in Egypt for a time. ☊ time ☊
Her parents died a long time ago. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
The changing seasons mark the passing of time. ☊ time ☊
Can she tell the time yet (= say what time it is by looking at a clock)? ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
You'll feel differently about it when the time comes (= when it happens). ☊ time ☊
The promotion came at just the right time for me. ☊ time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
She ran up the stairs two at a time. ☊ at a time ☊
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 ☊
Sport is no longer so important in the school timetable (= all the subjects that are taught at schools). ☊ timetable ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
Next, add two tins of tomatoes. ☊ tin ☊
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). ☊ tin ☊
tip (on/for sth): useful tips on how to save money ☊ tip ☊
a walking stick with a rubber tip ☊ tip ☊
The mug tipped over, spilling hot coffee everywhere. ☊ tip up/over, tip sth up/over ☊
He drove off with a screech of tires. ☊ tire ☊
to be/look/feel 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 ☊
the title track from their latest CD (= the song with the same title as the disc) ☊ title ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
The meadows lead down to the river. ☊ to ☊
The vegetables were cooked to perfection. ☊ to ☊
I like all kinds of music from opera to reggae. ☊ to ☊
I am going to tell you a story. ☊ to ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
the big/little toe (= the largest/smallest toe) ☊ toe ☊
Get all the ingredients together before you start cooking. ☊ together ☊
Mix the sand and cement together. ☊ together ☊
They both spoke together. ☊ together ☊
All together now: 'Happy birthday to you...' ☊ together ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
a toilet seat ☊ toilet ☊
Do you need the toilet? ☊ toilet ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich ☊ tomato ☊
sliced tomatoes ☊ tomato ☊
tomato plants ☊ tomato ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The overall tone of the book is gently nostalgic. ☊ tone ☊
Trust you to lower the tone of the conversation (= for example by telling a rude joke). ☊ tone ☊
The article was moderate in tone and presented both sides of the case. ☊ tone ☊
The newspaper said voters had been turned off by the negative tone of the campaign. ☊ tone ☊
speaking in hushed/low/clipped/measured, etc. tones ☊ tone ☊
Don't speak to me in that tone of voice (= in that unpleasant way). ☊ tone ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
Is it too much to ask for a little quiet? ☊ too ☊
a cutting tool ☊ tool ☊
research tools like questionnaires ☊ tool ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
She answered through clenched teeth (= opening her mouth only a little because of anger). ☊ tooth ☊
to tune a guitar ☊ tune ☊
turn sth: He sat turning the pages idly. ☊ turn ☊
The wheels of the car began to turn. ☊ turn ☊
I can't get the screw to turn. ☊ turn ☊
If you turn over you might find it easier to get to sleep. ☊ turn over ☊
The smell made my stomach turn over (= made me feel sick). ☊ turn over ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
He asked her to marry him but she turned him down. ☊ turn sb/sth down ☊
Give the handle a few turns. ☊ turn ☊
The children called out their names in turn. ☊ in turn ☊
The male and female birds take turns in sitting on the eggs. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
The kids took turns on the swing. ☊ take turns (in sth/to do sth) ☊
Almost all homes have at least one TV set. ☊ TV ☊
All rooms have a bathroom and colour TV. ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
She's expecting twins. ☊ twin ☊
She twisted a scarf around her head. ☊ twist ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
a twisting staircase ☊ 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 ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
The story has taken another twist. ☊ twist ☊
a bizarre twist to the tale ☊ twist ☊
He gave a shy smile and a little twist of his head. ☊ twist ☊
a twisted ankle (= injured by being turned suddenly) ☊ twisted ☊
a gnarled and twisted tree ☊ twisted ☊
different racial types ☊ type ☊
She mixes with all types of people. ☊ type ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
Has that report been typed up yet? ☊ type ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
Mothers typically worry about their children. ☊ typically ☊
He drove off with a screech of tyres. ☊ tyre ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
an umbrella stand ☊ umbrella ☊
I'm still uncertain of my feelings for him. ☊ uncertain ☊
He looked distinctly uncomfortable when the subject was mentioned. ☊ uncomfortable ☊
the uncontrolled growth of cities ☊ uncontrolled ☊
The coinage was reformed under Elizabeth I (= when she was queen). ☊ under ☊
Under the terms of the lease you had no right to sublet the property. ☊ under ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
underground cables ☊ underground ☊
a network of pipelines running underground ☊ underground ☊
He doesn't understand women at all. ☊ understand ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
understand (that...): I quite understand that you need some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
understand sb doing sth: I quite understand you needing some time alone. ☊ understand ☊
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 ☊
Do you understand the instructions? ☊ understand ☊
Most of the students have a sound understanding of English grammar. ☊ understanding ☊
We must tackle the problem with sympathy and understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
an area of high/low unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
measures to help reduce/tackle unemployment ☊ unemployment ☊
unemployment benefit/statistics ☊ unemployment ☊
an unexpected visitor ☊ unexpected ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
Not unexpectedly, most local business depends on tourism. ☊ unexpectedly ☊
unfair dismissal (= a situation in which sb is illegally dismissed from their job) ☊ unfair ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
She claims to have been unfairly dismissed. ☊ unfairly ☊
The tests discriminate unfairly against older people. ☊ unfairly ☊
Unfortunately for him, the police had been informed and were waiting outside. ☊ unfortunately ☊
unfriendly (to/towards sb): There's no need to be so unfriendly towards them. ☊ unfriendly ☊
the use of environmentally unfriendly products (= that harm the environment) ☊ unfriendly ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
The walls were a uniform grey. ☊ uniform ☊
Growth has not been uniform across the country. ☊ uniform ☊
uniform lines of terraced houses (= they all looked the same) ☊ uniform ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
The preview offers a unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds. ☊ unique ☊
a fitted kitchen with white units ☊ unit ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
Medical units were operating in the disaster area. ☊ unit ☊
The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed. ☊ unit ☊
The basic unit of society is the family. ☊ unit ☊
unite in sth: Local resident groups have united in opposition to the plan. ☊ unite ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
unite (sb/sth) (with sb/sth): She unites keen business skills with a charming personality. ☊ unite ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
theories of how the universe began ☊ universe ☊
a degree from the university of life ☊ the university of life ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
Unlike most systems, this one is very easy to install. ☊ unlike ☊
They are both teachers. Otherwise they are quite unlike. ☊ unlike ☊
unnecessary expense ☊ unnecessary ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
All this fuss is totally unnecessary. ☊ unnecessary ☊
That last comment was a little unnecessary, wasn't it? ☊ unnecessary ☊
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink. ☊ unpleasant ☊
an untidy desk ☊ untidy ☊
She has a very unusual name. ☊ unusual ☊
It's not unusual for young doctors to work a 70-hour week (= it happens often). ☊ unusual ☊
unusually high levels of radiation ☊ unusually ☊
The turnout was unusually low. ☊ unusually ☊
Lay the cards face up (= facing upwards) on the table. ☊ up ☊
We ate all the food up. ☊ up ☊
The stream has dried up. ☊ up ☊
He's up and about again after his illness. ☊ up ☊
I could tell something was up by the looks on their faces. ☊ up ☊
She climbed up the flight of steps. ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
the upper arm ☊ upper ☊
the upper slopes of the mountain ☊ upper ☊
I understand how upset you must be feeling. ☊ upset ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
His sudden death turned her world upside down. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
an upward gaze ☊ upward ☊
The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement. ☊ upwards ☊
damage to both urban and rural environments ☊ urban ☊
urban development (= the process of building towns and cities or making them larger) ☊ urban ☊
urban renewal/regeneration (= the process of improving the buildings, etc. in the poor parts of a town or city) ☊ urban ☊
efforts to control urban sprawl (= the spread of city buildings into the countryside) ☊ urban ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
urge that...: The report urged that all children be taught to swim. ☊ urge ☊
sexual urges ☊ urge ☊
an urgent appeal for information ☊ urgent ☊
a problem that requires urgent attention ☊ urgent ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
Mark the message 'urgent', please. ☊ urgent ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
an urgent whisper ☊ urgent ☊
Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. ☊ urgent ☊
The applicator makes the glue easy to use. ☊ use ☊
use sth for sth/for doing sth: We used a carrot for the snowman's nose. ☊ use ☊
The blue files are used for storing old invoices. ☊ use ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
You can't keep using your bad back as an excuse. ☊ use ☊
I hope you haven't used all the milk. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
A ban was imposed on the use of chemical weapons. ☊ use ☊
You should make use of your contacts. ☊ make use of sth/sb ☊
useful (for sth/for doing sth): These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas. ☊ useful ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
She made all the usual excuses. ☊ usual ☊
usual (for sb/sth) (to do sth): It is usual to start a speech by thanking everybody for coming. ☊ usual ☊
They have a valid claim to compensation. ☊ valid ☊
a wooded valley ☊ valley ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
Luckily, nothing valuable was stolen. ☊ valuable ☊
a return to traditional values in education, such as firm discipline ☊ value ☊
The young have a completely different set of values and expectations. ☊ value ☊
food with a high nutritional value ☊ value ☊
The story has very little news value. ☊ value ☊
Larger sizes give the best value for money. ☊ value ☊
This great value-for-money offer is only available to society members. ☊ value ☊
They don't seem to value honesty very highly. ☊ value ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
This soup is a spicy variation on a traditional favourite. ☊ variation ☊
This tool can be used in a variety of ways. ☊ variety ☊
I was impressed by the variety of dishes on offer. ☊ variety ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
different varieties of English ☊ variety ☊
There are various ways of doing this. ☊ various ☊
vary according to sth: Prices vary according to the type of room you require. ☊ vary ☊
In the vast majority of cases, this should not be a problem. ☊ vast ☊
green vegetables (= for example cabbage ) ☊ vegetable ☊
root vegetables (= for example carrots ) ☊ vegetable ☊
Their versions of how the accident happened conflict. ☊ version ☊
Thanks very much. ☊ very ☊
Schools are the latest victims of cuts in public spending. ☊ victim ☊
I didn't have a good view of the stage. ☊ view ☊
There were magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. ☊ view ☊
The view from the top of the tower was spectacular. ☊ view ☊
I'd like a room with a view. ☊ view ☊
He has an optimistic view of life. ☊ view ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
to have different/conflicting/opposing views ☊ view ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
view (sb/sth as sth): When the car was first built, the design was viewed as highly original. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
We visited towns and villages all over Spain. ☊ village ☊
a fishing/mountain/seaside village ☊ village ☊
The whole village was invited to the party. ☊ village ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
domestic violence (= between family members) ☊ violence ☊
The violence of her feelings surprised him. ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
She shook her head violently. ☊ violently ☊
Virtually all students will be exempt from the tax. ☊ virtually ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
The virus in the software was programmed to corrupt the hard disk. ☊ virus ☊
Most stars are not visible to the naked eye. ☊ visible ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
He showed no visible sign of emotion. ☊ visible ☊
The couple moved outside her field of vision. ☊ vision ☊
He glimpsed something on the edge of his vision. ☊ vision ☊
This is an area rarely visited by Europeans. ☊ visit ☊
For more information, visit our website. ☊ visit ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
We've got visitors coming this weekend. ☊ visitor ☊
Do you get many visitors? ☊ visitor ☊
How can we attract more visitors to our website? ☊ visitor ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
to raise/lower your voice (= to speak louder/more quietly) ☊ voice ☊
Her voice shook with emotion. ☊ voice ☊
vote (on sth): We'll listen to the arguments on both sides and then vote on it. ☊ vote ☊
wage cuts ☊ wage ☊
wage demands/claims/settlements ☊ wage ☊
The staff have agreed to a voluntary wage freeze (= a situation in which wages are not increased for a time). ☊ wage ☊
wage sth against/on sb/sth: He alleged that a press campaign was being waged against him. ☊ wage ☊
The President agreed to speak to the waiting journalists. ☊ wait ☊
The children can't wait for Christmas to come. ☊ I, they, etc. can't wait/can hardly wait ☊
'How did you get here?' 'I walked.' ☊ walk ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
The office is ten minutes' walk from here. ☊ walk ☊
It's only a short walk to the beach. ☊ walk ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. ☊ want ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
All I want is the truth. ☊ want ☊
Thanks for the present—it's just what I wanted. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
want sb/sth + adj.: Do you want your coffee black or white? ☊ want ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
the class war ☊ war ☊
The children jumped up and down to keep warm. ☊ warm ☊
Wait for the warmer weather before putting the plants in the garden. ☊ warm ☊
warm (up): As the climate warms (up) the ice caps will melt. ☊ warm ☊
She felt the warmth of his arms around her. ☊ warmth ☊
They were touched by the warmth of the welcome. ☊ warmth ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ warn ☊
If you're thinking of getting a dog, be warned—they take a lot of time and money. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) about/against sb/sth: He warned us against pickpockets. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) that...: She was warned that if she did it again she would lose her job. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb what, how, etc...: I had been warned what to expect. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) + speech: 'Beware of pickpockets,' she warned (him). ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
warn sb (to do sth): He warned Billy to keep away from his daughter. ☊ warn ☊
They were warned not to climb the mountain in such bad weather. ☊ warn ☊
'I'm warning you!' said James, losing his patience. ☊ warn ☊
Doctors issued a warning against eating any fish caught in the river. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb fair/advance/adequate warning of sth ☊ warning ☊
The bridge collapsed without (any) warning. ☊ warning ☊
Let me give you a word of warning. ☊ warning ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
The union failed to heed warnings that strike action would lead to the closure of the factory. ☊ warning ☊
to give sb a verbal/written/final warning ☊ warning ☊
wash sth/sb: These jeans need washing. ☊ wash ☊
waste sth on sth: Why waste money on clothes you don't need? ☊ waste ☊
I hate unnecessary waste. ☊ waste ☊
The report is critical of the department's waste of resources. ☊ waste ☊
watch sth for sth: He watched the house for signs of activity. ☊ watch ☊
watch (for sth): He watched for signs of activity in the house. ☊ watch ☊
'Would you like to play?' 'No thanks—I'll just watch.' ☊ watch ☊
watch sb/sth do sth: They watched the bus disappear into the distance. ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
I have to watch every penny (= be careful what I spend). ☊ watch ☊
watch where, what, etc...: Hey, watch where you're going! ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
There is hot and cold running water in all the bedrooms. ☊ water ☊
There has been a new wave of bombings since the peace talks broke down. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth/sb + adv./prep.: 'He's over there,' said Ali, waving a hand towards some trees. ☊ wave ☊
She waved me away impatiently. ☊ wave ☊
wave sth + adv./prep.: 'I'm rich!' she exclaimed, waving the money under his nose. ☊ wave ☊
I have changed in every way. ☊ way ☊
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 ☊
You came all this way to see us? ☊ way ☊
We still have a ways to go. ☊ way ☊
the way in/out ☊ way ☊
Which way did they go? ☊ way ☊
We just missed a car coming the other way. ☊ way ☊
Look both ways (= look left and right) before crossing the road. ☊ way ☊
Make sure that sign's the right way up. ☊ way ☊
Kids were running this way and that (= in all directions). ☊ way ☊
They decided to split the money four ways (= between four different people). ☊ way ☊
Which way (= for which party) are you going to vote? ☊ way ☊
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B ☊ way ☊
Can you tell me the way to Leicester Square? ☊ way ☊
to ask sb the way ☊ way ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
We fought our way through the dense vegetation. ☊ way ☊
They grinned at her in a friendly way. ☊ way ☊
It was not his way to admit that he had made a mistake. ☊ way ☊
Don't worry, if she seems quiet—it's just her way. ☊ way ☊
He was showing off, as is the way with adolescent boys. ☊ way ☊
way to do sth: That's not the right way to hold a pair of scissors. ☊ way ☊
That's no way to speak to your mother! ☊ way ☊
way of doing sth: I'm not happy with this way of working. ☊ way ☊
way (that...): It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it. ☊ way ☊
I hate the way she always criticizes me. ☊ way ☊
I told you we should have done it my way! ☊ way ☊
Infectious diseases can be acquired in several ways. ☊ way ☊
I generally get what I want one way or another (= by some means). ☊ way ☊
I didn't leave you. It was the other way round (= you left me). ☊ the other way round ☊
She didn't speak a word to me all the way back home. ☊ all the way ☊
You'll have to move—you're in my way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
No way am I going to drive them there. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
There's no way we could afford that sort of money. ☊ (there is) no way ☊
the American way of life ☊ a/the/sb's way of life ☊
She finished the race way ahead of the other runners. ☊ way ☊
I must be going home; it's way past my bedtime. ☊ way ☊
The price is way above what we can afford. ☊ way ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
Way back, when he was a boy, he had lived on a farm in Wales. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
We'd (= the company would) like to offer you the job. ☊ we ☊
We should take more care of our historic buildings. ☊ we ☊
weak in sth: I was always weak in the science subjects. ☊ weak ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
That bridge is too weak for heavy traffic. ☊ weak ☊
His legs felt weak. ☊ weak ☊
His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million. ☊ wealth ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
The carpets are starting to wear. ☊ wear ☊
wear sth + adj.: The stones have been worn smooth by the constant flow of water. ☊ wear ☊
I've worn holes in all my socks. ☊ wear ☊
She was wearing a new coat. ☊ wear ☊
Do I have to wear a tie? ☊ wear ☊
All delegates must wear a badge. ☊ wear ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
a weather report ☊ weather ☊
We were caught in a tangled web of relationships. ☊ web ☊
For current prices please visit our website. ☊ website ☊
All her friends could hear wedding bells (= they thought she would soon get married). ☊ wedding ☊
It rained all week. ☊ week ☊
How much do you weigh (= how heavy are you)? ☊ weigh ☊
He weighed himself on the bathroom scales. ☊ weigh ☊
She weighed the stone in her hand (= estimated how heavy it was by holding it). ☊ weigh ☊
The doctor said he should not lift heavy weights. ☊ weight ☊
In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs. ☊ weight ☊
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 ☊
The pillars have to support the weight of the roof. ☊ weight ☊
Don't put any weight on that ankle for at least a week. ☊ weight ☊
a welcome sight ☊ welcome ☊
I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting. ☊ welcome ☊
'Thanks for your help.' 'You're welcome.' ☊ you're welcome ☊
Thank you for your warm welcome. ☊ welcome ☊
The kids all behaved well. ☊ well ☊
She took it very well (= did not react too badly), all things considered. ☊ well ☊
She was determined to marry well (= marry sb rich and/or with a high social position). ☊ well ☊
How well do you know Carla? ☊ well ☊
a well-loved tale ☊ well ☊
I don't feel very well. ☊ well ☊
I'm better now, thank you. ☊ well ☊
Well, thank goodness that's over! ☊ well ☊
It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. ☊ well known ☊
Which way is west? ☊ west ☊
the western slopes of the mountain ☊ western ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
'I asked her to marry me.' 'You what? ' ☊ what? ☊
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' ☊ what for? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
One of the boys was pushing the other along in a little box on wheels. ☊ wheel ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
He seemed undecided whether to go or stay. ☊ whether ☊
I asked him whether he had done it all himself or whether someone had helped him. ☊ whether ☊
You are entitled to a free gift whether you accept our offer of insurance or not. ☊ whether ☊
Which way is the wind blowing? ☊ which ☊
Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial. ☊ which ☊
The twins are so alike I can't tell which is which. ☊ which is which ☊
whisper sth (to sb): She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. ☊ whisper ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
white middle-class families ☊ white ☊
Two white coffees, please. ☊ white ☊
Do you take your coffee black or white? ☊ white ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
Mrs Smith, who has a lot of teaching experience at junior level, will be joining the school in September. ☊ who ☊
He spent the whole day writing. ☊ whole ☊
We drank a whole bottle each. ☊ whole ☊
The whole country (= all the people in it) mourned her death. ☊ whole ☊
We offer a whole variety of weekend breaks. ☊ whole ☊
I'm feeling a whole lot better. ☊ a whole lot ☊
The subjects of the curriculum form a coherent whole. ☊ whole ☊
The festival will be great for our city and for the country as a whole. ☊ as a whole ☊
The reason why the injection needs repeating every year is that the virus changes. ☊ why ☊
There are wide variations in prices. ☊ wide ☊
Standards vary widely. ☊ widely ☊
The terrace runs the full width of the house. ☊ width ☊
The carpet is available in different widths. ☊ width ☊
He made a wild guess at the answer. ☊ wild ☊
wild accusations ☊ wild ☊
The boy is wild and completely out of control. ☊ wild ☊
He had a wild look in his eyes. ☊ wild ☊
The plants grow wild along the banks of rivers. ☊ wild ☊
The story had been wildly exaggerated. ☊ wildly ☊
By next year all the money will have been spent. ☊ will ☊
You'll water the plants while I'm away, won't you? ☊ will ☊
You'll have had dinner already, I suppose. ☊ will ☊
They governed according to the will of the people. ☊ will ☊
People would willingly pay more for better services. ☊ willingly ☊
They are trying to win support for their proposals. ☊ win ☊
The company has won a contract to supply books and materials to schools. ☊ win ☊
strong/high winds ☊ wind ☊
a chill/cold/biting wind from the north ☊ wind ☊
The trees were swaying in the wind. ☊ wind ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
wing feathers ☊ wing ☊
There are no winners in a divorce (= everyone suffers). ☊ winner ☊
fuse wire ☊ wire ☊
The telephone wires had been cut. ☊ wire ☊
The wisest course of action is just to say nothing. ☊ wise ☊
wish (that)...: I wish I were taller. ☊ wish ☊
I wish I was taller. ☊ wish ☊
wish to do sth: This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills. ☊ wish ☊
We wish them both well in their retirement. ☊ wish ☊
They're both in bed with flu. ☊ with ☊
Cut it with a knife. ☊ with ☊
Be careful with the glasses. ☊ with ☊
She won't be able to help us with all the family commitments she has. ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
He behaved with great dignity. ☊ with ☊
The keys are with reception. ☊ with ☊
withdraw (sb/sth) (from sth): Both powers withdrew their forces from the region. ☊ withdraw ☊
withdraw sth from sth: The drug was withdrawn from sale after a number of people suffered serious side effects. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
That question is not within the scope of this talk. ☊ within ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to the accident. ☊ witness ☊
She was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. ☊ witness ☊
All the furniture was made of wood. ☊ wood ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
a large wood ☊ wood ☊
a wooden box ☊ wooden ☊
a wool blanket ☊ wool ☊
I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) ... ☊ word ☊
Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly)? ☊ word ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
She left without a word (= without saying anything). ☊ word ☊
I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it). ☊ word ☊
He never breathed a word of this to me. ☊ word ☊
Do you know the words to this song? ☊ word ☊
He was a true friend in all senses of the word. ☊ word ☊
Tell me what happened in your own words. ☊ word ☊
He couldn't find the words to thank her enough. ☊ word ☊
Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel). ☊ word ☊
I can never put my feelings into words. ☊ word ☊
They asked him to leave—in other words he was fired. ☊ in other words ☊
The pills the doctor gave me aren't working. ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
work for sth: She dedicated her life to working for peace. ☊ work ☊
work to do sth: The committee is working to get the prisoners freed. ☊ work ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
Both my parents work. ☊ work ☊
to work out the answer ☊ work sth out ☊
work what, where, etc...: Can you work out what these squiggles mean? ☊ work sth out ☊
I've worked out a new way of doing it. ☊ work sth out ☊
the collected/complete works of Tolstoy ☊ work ☊
Beethoven's piano works ☊ work ☊
Is this all your own work (= did you do it without help from others)? ☊ work ☊
The book is a detailed and thorough piece of work covering all aspects of the subject. ☊ work ☊
Work continues on renovating the hotel. ☊ work ☊
The work of building the bridge took six months. ☊ work ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
Conflict between employers and workers intensified and the number of strikes rose. ☊ worker ☊
a working men's club ☊ working ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
He's too young to understand the ways of the world. ☊ world ☊
The whole world was waiting for news of the astronauts. ☊ world ☊
She felt that the world was against her. ☊ world ☊
They are a couple in the real world as well as in the movie. ☊ world ☊
He's the world's highest paid entertainer. ☊ world ☊
a meeting of world leaders ☊ world ☊
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. ☊ worry ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
The rooms were awful and the food was worse. ☊ worse ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ 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 ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
She worships her children. ☊ worship ☊
He worshipped her from afar (= he loved her but did not tell her his feelings). ☊ worship ☊
Worst of all, I lost the watch my father had given me. ☊ worst ☊
If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points. ☊ worth ☊
The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved. ☊ worth ☊
If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. ☊ would ☊
She burned the letters so that her husband would never read them. ☊ would ☊
I'd love a coffee. ☊ would ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
She felt deeply wounded by his cruel remarks. ☊ wound ☊
He spent the evening wrapping up the Christmas presents. ☊ wrap ☊
wrap B round/around A: I wrapped a blanket around the baby. ☊ wrap ☊
The nurse wrapped a bandage tightly around my ankle. ☊ wrap ☊
shrink wrapping (= plastic designed to shrink around objects so that it fits them tightly) ☊ wrapping ☊
write of sth: Ancient historians wrote of a lost continent beneath the ocean. ☊ write ☊
+ speech: 'Of all my books,' wrote Dickens, 'I like this the best.' ☊ write ☊
I'm writing to enquire about language courses. ☊ write ☊
write that...: She wrote that they were all fine. ☊ write ☊
write doing sth: They wrote thanking us for the present. ☊ write ☊
She had to write a report on the project. ☊ write ☊
write in/on/with sth: Please write in pen on both sides of the paper. ☊ write ☊
The teacher wrote the answers on the board. ☊ write ☊
The 'b' had been wrongly written as a 'd'. ☊ write ☊
His experiences in India influenced his later writings. ☊ writing ☊
the writings of Hegel ☊ writing ☊
All telephone reservations must be confirmed in writing. ☊ in writing ☊
I got all the answers wrong. ☊ wrong ☊
You're holding the camera the wrong way up! ☊ wrong ☊
wrong (about sth/sb): You were wrong about Tom; he's not married after all. ☊ wrong ☊
No, you've got it all wrong. She's his wife. ☊ get sth wrong ☊
She was wrongly accused of stealing. ☊ wrongly ☊
The sentence had been wrongly translated. ☊ wrongly ☊
Rightly or wrongly, they felt they should have been better informed (= I do not know whether they were right to feel this way). ☊ wrongly ☊
The children were playing in the yard at the front of the school. ☊ yard ☊
Elections take place every year. ☊ year ☊
The museum is open all (the) year round (= during the whole year). ☊ year ☊
They were both only 20 years of age. ☊ year ☊
the reds and yellows of the trees ☊ yellow ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
'Would you like a drink?' 'Yes, please/thanks.' ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
We don't need to start yet. ☊ yet ☊
It was the highest building yet constructed. ☊ yet ☊
Prices were cut yet again (= once more, after many other times). ☊ yet ☊
an as yet unpublished report ☊ as yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
You said you knew the way. ☊ you ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Caterpillars eat the young leaves of this plant. ☊ young ☊
talented young football players ☊ young ☊
Her grandchildren keep her young. ☊ young ☊
My son's thirteen but he's young for his age (= not as developed as other boys of the same age). ☊ young ☊
It's a book for young and old alike. ☊ young ☊
In Japan you are taught great respect for your elders. ☊ your ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊