sát cạnh kế bên dọc theo 
alongside 
She gifts me a coconut branch. ☊ 
Cô ấy tặng tôi một cành dừa. ☊ Miscellaneous branch ☊ cành ☊ Miscellaneous like: càn → →
raid ☊ cuộc càn quét ☊ 
brauchen ☊ cần ☊ 
需要 ☊ xūyào neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ 旁边的 ☊ pángbiān de zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ 增加 ☊ zēngjiā vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ 小心 ☊ xiǎoxīn abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ 减少 ☊ jiǎnshǎo dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ 戏剧性的 ☊ xìjùxìng de sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ 考虑 ☊ kǎo lùe wiegen ☊ cân ☊ 称 ☊ chēng anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ 费力的 ☊ fèi lì de kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ 近视 ☊ jìn shì beißen ☊ cắn ☊ 咬 ☊ yǎo nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ 相邻的 ☊ xiāng lín de sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ 干涉 ☊ gāng shè jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ 向警察告发某人 ☊ xiàng jǐng chá gào fā mǒu rén jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ 防碍某人干某事 ☊ fáng ài mǒu rén gàn mǒu shì ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ 一公斤 ☊ yì gōng jīn warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ 警告 ☊ jǐng gào aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ 专心的 ☊ zhuān xīn de nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ 紧张的 ☊ jǐn zhāng de versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ 封锁 ☊ fēng suǒ wesentlich ☊ căn bản ☊ 根本上的 ☊ gēn běn shàng de ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ 规劝 ☊ guīquàn sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ 仔细的 ☊ zǐxì de konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ 有竞争力的 ☊ yǒu jìngzhēnglì de überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ 自大的 ☊ zìdà de 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 ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ 使 ... 均衡 ☊ shǐ ... jūnhéng eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ 有角的 ☊ yǒujiǎo de einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ 锯掉一根树枝 ☊ jùdiào yī gēn shùzhī etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ 某物快用完了 ☊ mǒuwù kuài yòng wán le 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 flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ 振动 ☊ zhèndòng eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ 布置一套住房 ☊ bùzhì yī tào zhùfáng etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ 拉伸某部位 ☊ lāshēn mǒu bùwèi zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ 撕碎 ☊ sīsuì kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ 捏 ☊ niē seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ 一侧的 ☊ yīcè de das Zimmer ☊ cái phòng, căn buồng ☊ ☊ brauchen ☊ cần ☊ ☊ neben ☊ bên cạnh ☊ ☊ die Wohnung ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊ das Apartment ☊ căn hộ ☊ ☊ zunehmen ☊ tăng lên, tăng cân ☊ ☊ der Abflug ☊ sự cất cánh ☊ ☊ der Fensterplatz ☊ chỗ ngồi cạnh cửa số ☊ ☊ vorsichtig ☊ cẩn thận ☊ ☊ die Landschaft ☊ phong cảnh ☊ ☊ abnehmen ☊ giảm cân, giảm sút ☊ ☊ die Sehenswürdigkeit ☊ danh lam thắng cảnh ☊ ☊ der Flügel ☊ cánh ☊ ☊ dramatisch ☊ căng thắng, thuộc về kịch, có tính kịch ☊ ☊ sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ ☊ wiegen ☊ cân ☊ ☊ anstrengend ☊ nhọc nhằn, căng thẳng, nghiêm khắc ☊ ☊ kurzsichtig ☊ thiển cận, cận thị ☊ ☊ der Biss ☊ vết cắn ☊ ☊ beißen ☊ cắn ☊ ☊ der Hafen ☊ bến cảng ☊ ☊ nebeneinander ☊ cạnh nhau ☊ ☊ sich einmischen ☊ can thiệp, xen vào ☊ ☊ die Aussicht ☊ viễn cảnh ☊ ☊ jemanden bei der Polizei anzeigen ☊ tố cáo với cảnh sát ☊ ☊ die Angel ☊ cần câu ☊ ☊ jemanden an etwas hindern ☊ cái gì cản trở ai ☊ ☊ ein Kilogramm ☊ 1 cân (nv), 1 ký (sv) ☊ ☊ die Warnung ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ warnen ☊ cảnh báo ☊ ☊ aufmerksam ☊ nhiệt tình, quan tâm, ân cần ☊ ☊ nervös ☊ căng thẳng ☊ ☊ der Andrang ☊ cảnh chen chúc ☊ ☊ der Skandal ☊ xì căng đan ☊ ☊ versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ ☊ das Gleichgewicht ☊ sự cân bằng ☊ ☊ wesentlich ☊ căn bản ☊ ☊ ermahnen ☊ cảnh cáo, khiển trách ☊ ☊ sorgfältig ☊ cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng, chu đáo ☊ ☊ der Polizist ☊ cảnh sát ☊ ☊ der Feuerwehrmann ☊ cảnh sát cứu hỏa ☊ ☊ die Kantine ☊ căng tin ☊ ☊ die Konkurrenz ☊ sự cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ der Konkurrent ☊ đối thủ cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ konkurrenzfähig ☊ có khả năng cạnh tranh ☊ ☊ das Paket wiegen ☊ cân gói hàng ☊ ☊ überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ ☊ eifrig ☊ cần cù, siêng năng ☊ ☊ unentbehrlich ☊ rất cần thiết, không thể thiếu ☊ ☊ die Mahnung ☊ sự cảnh báo, sự cảnh cáo ☊ ☊ die Bilanz ☊ bảng cân đối tài chính ☊ ☊ ausgleichen ☊ cân bằng tài khoản ☊ ☊ die Kante ☊ thành, cạnh ☊ ☊ eckig ☊ có góc cạnh ☊ ☊ einen Ast absägen ☊ chặt, cưa đứt một cành cây ☊ ☊ der Kran ☊ cần cẩu ☊ ☊ die Polizeistreife ☊ đội cảnh sát ☊ ☊ das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊ die Waage ☊ cái cân ☊ ☊ etwas geht zur Neige ☊ thứ gì đó sắp hết, sắp cạn ☊ ☊ der Schöpflöffel ☊ muôi, muỗng múc canh ☊ ☊ notlanden ☊ hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ die Notlandung ☊ sự hạ cánh khẩn cấp ☊ ☊ unaufmerksam ☊ không chú ý, bất cẩn ☊ ☊ das Segel ☊ cánh buồm ☊ ☊ der Käfer ☊ bọ cánh cứng ☊ ☊ sich von Ast zu Ast schwingen ☊ leo từ cành này sang cành khác ☊ ☊ der Wärter ☊ người gác, người canh gác ☊ ☊ das Feld ☊ cánh đồng ☊ ☊ flattern ☊ vẫy cánh ☊ ☊ das gemütliche Wohnzimmer ☊ căn phòng khách tiện nghi ☊ ☊ das Geländer ☊ lan can ☊ ☊ die Wohnung einweihen ☊ khánh thành căn hộ, mở tiệc tân gia ☊ ☊ eine Wohnung einrichten ☊ bài trí căn hộ, bố trí căn hộ ☊ ☊ das Schienbein ☊ cẳng chân ☊ ☊ etwas dehnen ☊ làm căng gì đó ☊ ☊ zerfetzen ☊ xé nát, cắn nát ☊ ☊ kneifen ☊ cấu, cắn, véo ☊ ☊ der Weinberg ☊ đồi nho, cánh đồng nho ☊ ☊ das seichte Wasser ☊ khu nước nông, cạn ☊ ☊ seitlich ☊ cạnh, về một phía ☊ ☊ 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) Ich könnte etwas Nützliches besuchen. ☊ Anh muốn đi đến những nơi cần thiết. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 189) 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) 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) 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) 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) Ein Freund von mir isst es immer roh. ☊ Người bạn của anh ăn không cần gia vị. ☊ (Lektion 23, Nr. 282) 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) 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) Das wäre wundervoll. Ich muss nach Kreuzberg. ☊ Thật tuyệt vời. Tôi cần đến Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 362) 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) 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) 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) Aber warum brauchst du diese speziellen Skier? ☊ Nhưng tại sao em cần bộ ván trượt tuyết chuyên dụng này? ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 502) 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) Eine ältere Person sitzt neben ihr. ☊ Một người đứng tuối ngồi cạnh cô ấy. ☊ (Lektion 41, Nr. 584) 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) 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) Tri und Trang sind stolz auf ihre neue Wohnung. ☊ Trí và Trang tự hào về căn hộ mới của họ. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 628) 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) 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) Wofür brauche ich denn diese Einteilung? ☊ Vậy anh cần cái bản hướng dẫn này để làm gì? ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 661) 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) 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) Ich brauche ein neues Handy. ☊ Tôi cần một cái mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 831) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) Du riechst so gut, du brauchst kein Parfum! ☊ Em thơm đến nỗi không cần nước hoa nữa đâu! ☊ (Lektion 76, Nr. 1088) 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 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) 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) 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) Bitte rufen Sie mich so schnell wie möglich zurück! ☊ Làm ơn gọi lại cho tôi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1286) 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) 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) Soll ich dir die E-Mail weiterleiten? ☊ Có cần tôi chuyển bức thư này tới anh / chị không? ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1400) 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) Ich habe keinen Zugang zu diesen Informationen. ☊ Tôi không tiếp cận được với những thông tin đó. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1636) 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 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) Brauchen Sie noch weitere Unterlagen von mir? ☊ Anh / Chị còn cần thêm giấy tờ gì của tôi nữa không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1688) Dieses Problem muss schnell gelöst werden. ☊ Vấn đề này cần phải được giải quyết nhanh chóng. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1702) Wir sollten nach der Ursache des Problems suchen. ☊ Chúng ta cần phải tìm ra nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1722) 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) 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) Ihr Betreuer wird Sie gründlich in Ihr Aufgabengebiet einarbeiten und Ihnen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite stehen. ☊ Người hướng dẫn sẽ hướng dẫn anh / chị cẩn thận các công việc và luôn sẵn sàng giúp đỡ anh / chị. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1751) Wir 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) 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) 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) 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) Warum wird diese Position ausgeschrieben? ☊ Vì sao vị trí này cần được tuyển? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1959) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) Bitte verschicken Sie diese Mahnung per Einschreiben. ☊ Làm ơn hãy gửi bảo đảm lá thư cảnh báo này. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2522) 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) 65
I'm from Canada. ☊ Tôi người Canada. ☊ 136
No, I'm Canadian. ☊ Không, tôi là người Canada. ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 467
How much does it cost to send a package to Canada? ☊ Gửi hàng đi Canada tốn bao nhiêu tiền? ☊ 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. ☊ 846
Leonardo's lived in Canada since April. ☊ Leonardo đã sống ở Canada từ tháng tư. ☊ 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. ☊ 1013
Oranges are imported into Canada. ☊ Cam được nhập khẩu vào Canada. ☊ 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. ☊ 2224
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ Có một sợi tóc trong bát canh của tôi. ☊ 2305
The United States is between Canada and Mexico. ☊ Mĩ nằm giữa Canada và Mexico. ☊ 2848
Would you care for a hot drink or some hot soup? ☊ Cậu thích một thứ đồ uống nóng hay một chút canh nóng? ☊ The police gained access through a broken window. ☊ access ☊
You need a password to get access to the computer system. ☊ access ☊
Many divorced fathers only have access to their children at weekends (= they are allowed by law to see them only at weekends). ☊ access ☊
The building plans include much needed new office accommodation. ☊ accommodation ☊
I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. ☊ accompany ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
You need to hit the ball accurately. ☊ accurately ☊
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 ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
What is the best course of action in the circumstances? ☊ action ☊
Just press the button to see your favourite character in action. ☊ in action ☊
We're not American, actually. We're Canadian. ☊ actually ☊
add sth to sth: A new wing was added to the building. ☊ add ☊
Police found him at an address (= a house or flat/apartment) in West London. ☊ address ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
Let's just sit and admire the view. ☊ admire ☊
All three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. ☊ adopt ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
companies seeking competitive advantage over their trading rivals ☊ advantage ☊
advise sth: I'd advise extreme caution. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
Children need lots of love and affection. ☊ affection ☊
afford to do sth: We cannot afford to ignore this warning. ☊ afford ☊
She needs more friends of her own age. ☊ age ☊
If you're going to rent out your house while you're abroad, you'll need someone to act as your agent here. ☊ agent ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
agree (with sb) (about/on sth): He agreed with them about the need for change. ☊ agree ☊
I'll run ahead and warn them. ☊ ahead ☊
You need to work hard to keep ahead. ☊ ahead ☊
Teamwork is required in order to achieve these aims. ☊ aim ☊
I need to put some air in my tyres. ☊ 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 ☊
You need to allow three metres of fabric for the dress. ☊ allow ☊
A ramp allows easy access for wheelchairs. ☊ allow ☊
I looked along the shelves for the book I needed. ☊ 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 landscape has been radically altered, severely damaging wildlife. ☊ alter ☊
It was an altogether different situation. ☊ altogether ☊
analyse what, how, etc...: We need to analyse what went wrong. ☊ analyse ☊
Do it slowly and carefully. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
We need a new angle for our next advertising campaign. ☊ angle ☊
We need another computer (= a new one). ☊ another ☊
I don't like this room. I'm going to ask for another. ☊ another ☊
to answer the door (= to open the door when sb knocks/rings) ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
acute/intense/deep anxiety ☊ anxiety ☊
anxious for sb to do sth: I'm anxious for her to do as little as possible. ☊ anxious ☊
We need some more paint; there isn't any left. ☊ any ☊
I need some stamps. Are there any in your bag? ☊ any ☊
Anybody can use the pool—you don't need to be a member. ☊ anybody ☊
self-catering holiday apartments ☊ apartment ☊
The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me. ☊ appeal ☊
appeal to sb to do sth: The police made an appeal to the public to remain calm. ☊ appeal ☊
Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. ☊ appeal ☊
It's a totally different situation, it's apples and oranges. ☊ apples and oranges ☊
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 ☊
The proposal is subject to approval by the shareholders (= they need to agree to it). ☊ approval ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Police were heavily armed. ☊ armed ☊
Police officers in the UK do not usually carry arms. ☊ arms ☊
army barracks/bases ☊ army ☊
The police made several arrests. ☊ arrest ☊
The police arrived to arrest him. ☊ arrive ☊
The articles found in the car helped the police to identify the body. ☊ article ☊
the artificial barriers of race, class and gender ☊ artificial ☊
Police have issued an artist's impression of her attacker. ☊ artist ☊
We'd like it as soon as possible. ☊ as ☊
She may need some help as she's new. ☊ as ☊
Stand aside and let these people pass. ☊ aside ☊
Aside from a few scratches, I'm OK. ☊ aside from ☊
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 in/with sth: Two men are assisting the police with their enquiries (= are being questioned by the police). ☊ assist ☊
it is assumed (that)...: It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work. ☊ assume ☊
a disease that attacks the brain ☊ attack ☊
We'd like as many people as possible to attend. ☊ attend ☊
She was in need of medical attention. ☊ attention ☊
The roof needs attention (= needs to be repaired). ☊ attention ☊
Please pay attention (= listen carefully) to what I am saying. ☊ attention ☊
That's one of the less attractive aspects of her personality. ☊ attractive ☊
My aunt lives in Canada. ☊ aunt ☊
400 people a year die of this disease on average. ☊ average ☊
He stood with his back to the door. ☊ back ☊
She turned her back on them when they needed her. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
The barriers kept the crowd back. ☊ back ☊
He prefers to remain in the background and let his assistant talk to the press. ☊ background ☊
The building is badly in need of repair. ☊ badly ☊
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 ☊
a white plate with a blue band around the edge ☊ band ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
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 ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
You are to report this to the police. ☊ be ☊
The bird was beating its wings (= moving them up and down) frantically. ☊ beat ☊
The sheer beauty of the scenery took my breath away. ☊ beauty ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
Before I made a decision, I thought carefully about it. ☊ before ☊
well-/badly-behaved children ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
The incident has shaken my belief (= made me have less confidence) in the police. ☊ belief ☊
believe (that)...: Police believe (that) the man may be armed. ☊ believe ☊
They need a leader they can believe in. ☊ believe in sb ☊
Warning bells started ringing in her head as she sensed that something was wrong. ☊ bell ☊
A police sergeant is below an inspector. ☊ below ☊
Her careful make-up hid the signs of age beneath. ☊ beneath ☊
He sat beside her all night. ☊ beside ☊
a mill beside a stream ☊ beside ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
Fifty pounds is the best I can offer you. ☊ best ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
Fit people are better able to cope with stress. ☊ better ☊
Do you really think we can take on the big boys (= compete with the most powerful people)? ☊ big ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
The best bit of the holiday was seeing the Grand Canyon. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
His apartment is three blocks away from the police station. ☊ block ☊
a block of flats ☊ block ☊
An ugly new building blocked the view from the window. ☊ block ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
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 ☊
You need to bring the whole staff on board. ☊ on board ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
born (out) of sth: She acted with a courage born (out) of desperation. ☊ born ☊
For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish. ☊ both ☊
it bothers sb to do sth: It bothers me to think of her alone in that big house. ☊ bother ☊
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 ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
Firefighters had to break the door down to reach the people trapped inside. ☊ break sth down ☊
I want you to breathe in and hold your breath for as long as possible. ☊ breathe in ☊
a bright room ☊ bright ☊
a brightly lit room ☊ brightly ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
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) ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
I should have got a better price for the car, but I'm not much of a businessman. ☊ businessman ☊
Come and sit by me. ☊ by ☊
The room measures fifteen feet by twenty feet. ☊ by ☊
Just drive by. Don't stop. ☊ by ☊
calculate how much, what, etc.: You'll need to calculate how much time the assignment will take. ☊ calculate ☊
call (sth) out: He called out a warning from the kitchen. ☊ call ☊
I make it ten pounds forty-three you owe me. Let's call it ten pounds. ☊ call ☊
The police appealed for calm. ☊ calm ☊
I camped overnight in a field. ☊ camp ☊
Today police launched (= began) a campaign to reduce road accidents. ☊ campaign ☊
I can take the car if necessary. ☊ can ☊
The US has agreed to cancel debts (= say that they no longer need to be paid) totalling $10 million. ☊ cancel ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
The injured were carried away on stretchers. ☊ carry ☊
Police in many countries carry guns. ☊ carry ☊
If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff. ☊ 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 ☊
He caught hold of her arm as she tried to push past him. ☊ catch ☊
a large room with a high ceiling ☊ ceiling ☊
The flat is very central—just five minutes from Princes Street. ☊ central ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
That back tyre needs changing. ☊ change ☊
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 ☊
The police pointed out the illegal character of the protest action. ☊ character ☊
After being questioned by the police, she was released without charge. ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
We were chased by a bull while crossing the field. ☊ chase ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
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 ☊
She gasped for breath, her chest heaving. ☊ chest ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
Resources are finite, and choices have to be made between competing priorities and needs. ☊ choice ☊
choose sth: Sarah chose her words carefully. ☊ choose ☊
He chopped a branch off the tree. ☊ chop sth off (sth) ☊
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 ☊
a clean police record ☊ clean ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
I need to change and clean up. ☊ clean (yourself) up ☊
You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. ☊ clear ☊
Your meaning needs to be clear. ☊ clear ☊
a clear warning of the risks ☊ clear ☊
We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. ☊ clear ☊
After the bomb warning, police cleared the streets. ☊ clear ☊
He injured his arm as he jumped clear of the car. ☊ clear ☊
The police officer clicked a pair of handcuffs around his wrists. ☊ click ☊
To run a window, just double-click on the icon. ☊ click ☊
We need to create a climate in which business can prosper. ☊ climate ☊
The club was closed by the police. ☊ close ☊
He is one of the prime minister's closest advisers. ☊ close ☊
We keep in close touch with the police. ☊ close ☊
I sat and watched everyone very closely (= carefully). ☊ closely ☊
the club scene in Newcastle ☊ club ☊
You're just coasting—it's time to work hard now. ☊ coast ☊
coffee ice cream ☊ coffee ☊
I'll just make the coffee. ☊ coffee ☊
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 ☊
Dirt had collected in the corners of the room. ☊ collect ☊
combine sth: We are still looking for someone who combines all the necessary qualities. ☊ combine ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
His words were of little comfort in the circumstances. ☊ comfort ☊
a warm comfortable house ☊ comfortable ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
command that...: The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease. ☊ command ☊
+ 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 ☊
Borrowers should think carefully before committing themselves to taking out a loan. ☊ commit ☊
All channels of communication need to be kept open. ☊ communication ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
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 ☊
Their prices compare favourably with those of their competitors. ☊ compare ☊
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 ☊
I can see no grounds for complaint. ☊ complaint ☊
The project should be completed within a year. ☊ complete ☊
I only need one more card to complete the set. ☊ complete ☊
I do not wish to complicate the task more than is necessary. ☊ complicate ☊
This chapter concerns itself with the historical background. ☊ concern ☊
Don't interfere in what doesn't concern you. ☊ concern ☊
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management. ☊ concern ☊
it is concluded that...: It was concluded that the level of change necessary would be low. ☊ conclude ☊
a necessary condition for economic growth ☊ condition ☊
He is overweight and out of condition (= not physically fit). ☊ condition ☊
Confronted by an angry crowd, the police retreated. ☊ confront ☊
Be careful not to confuse quantity with quality. ☊ confuse ☊
a confusion as to what to do next ☊ confusion ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
music which is accessible to an audience with extremely conservative tastes ☊ conservative ☊
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 ☊
it is considered that...: It is considered that the proposed development would create much-needed jobs. ☊ consider ☊
Careful consideration should be given to issues of health and safety. ☊ consideration ☊
Time is another important consideration. ☊ consideration ☊
Babies need constant attention. ☊ constant ☊
consult with sb (about/on sth): I need to consult with my colleagues on the proposals. ☊ consult ☊
She blushed at the sudden contact of his hand against her arm. ☊ contact ☊
Witnesses to the accident are asked to contact the police. ☊ contact ☊
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 ☊
The co-pilot was at the controls when the plane landed. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
convince sb/yourself (of sth): You'll need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job. ☊ convince ☊
cope with sth: He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. ☊ cope ☊
There was a television in the far corner of the room. ☊ corner ☊
I felt a need to please people, whatever the cost in time and energy. ☊ cost ☊
Good food need not cost a fortune (= cost a lot of money). ☊ cost ☊
magnificent views over open countryside ☊ countryside ☊
Everyone should enjoy the right of access to the countryside. ☊ countryside ☊
I'll be with you in a minute. There are a couple of things I have to do first. ☊ 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 survey covers all aspects of the business. ☊ cover ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
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 ☊
His courage brought great credit to his regiment. ☊ credit ☊
crop rotation/production/yield ☊ crop ☊
Put a cross beside the name of the candidate you wish to vote for. ☊ cross ☊
to cross your arms/legs (= place one arm or leg over the other) ☊ cross ☊
Police had to break up the crowd. ☊ crowd ☊
a room crowded with books ☊ crowded ☊
He wasn't there at the crucial moment (= when he was needed most). ☊ crucial ☊
He needs to learn to curb his temper. ☊ curb ☊
TB is a serious illness, but it can be cured. ☊ cure ☊
This scene was cut from the final version of the movie. ☊ cut ☊
cut through sth: You need a powerful saw to cut through metal. ☊ cut ☊
We need to cut the article down to 1 000 words. ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
The army was cut off from its base. ☊ cut sb/sth off (from sb/sth) ☊
Blood poured from the deep cut on his arm. ☊ cut ☊
Police said the man was a danger to the public. ☊ danger ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
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 ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country. ☊ debt ☊
We need a decision on this by next week. ☊ decision ☊
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 ☊
The decorative touches have made this house a warm and welcoming home. ☊ decorative ☊
I heard his deep warm voice filling the room. ☊ deep ☊
to think deeply (= about all the aspects of sth) ☊ deeply ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
define sth: We need to define the task ahead very clearly. ☊ define ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
the delicate ecological balance of the rainforest ☊ delicate ☊
a river scene painted in delicate watercolours ☊ delicate ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
it is denied that...: It can't be denied that we need to devote more resources to this problem. ☊ deny ☊
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 ☊
a depressing sight/thought/experience ☊ depressing ☊
Police have issued a description of the gunman. ☊ description ☊
We need to design a new syllabus for the third year. ☊ design ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
I heard sounds of a desperate struggle in the next room. ☊ desperate ☊
The children are in desperate need of love and attention. ☊ desperate ☊
He fought the illness with courage and determination. ☊ determination ☊
We need more time to see how things develop before we take action. ☊ develop ☊
to have a healthy, balanced diet ☊ diet ☊
I decided to go on a diet (= to lose weight) before my holiday. ☊ diet ☊
I'll lend you £500 and you'll have to find the difference (= the rest of the money that you need). ☊ difference ☊
I prefer a more direct approach. ☊ direct ☊
A police officer was directing the traffic. ☊ direct ☊
He was directed to a table beside the window. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
When the police arrived, the crowd scattered in all directions. ☊ direction ☊
Lisa watched until the train disappeared from view. ☊ disappear ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
discover sb/sth: Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house. ☊ discover ☊
discuss when, what, etc...: We need to discuss when we should go. ☊ discuss ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
disgusted (at/by sb/sth): I was disgusted at/by the sight. ☊ disgusted ☊
Make sure that your weight is evenly distributed. ☊ distribute ☊
I have a number of things to do today. ☊ do ☊
domestic service (= the work of a servant in a large house) ☊ domestic ☊
to answer the door (= to go and open it because sb has knocked on it or rung the bell) ☊ door ☊
The door closed behind him. ☊ door ☊
Marc appeared through a door at the far end of the room. ☊ door ☊
We need double the amount we already have. ☊ double ☊
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 ☊
They watched dramatic pictures of the police raid on TV. ☊ dramatic ☊
There's no need to dress up—come as you are. ☊ dress up ☊
I need a stiff drink (= a very strong drink). ☊ drink ☊
Her constant nagging drove him away. ☊ drive sb away ☊
drop sth: Be careful not to drop that plate. ☊ drop ☊
Police arrested him for being drunk and disorderly (= violent or noisy in a public place because of being drunk). ☊ drunk ☊
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 ☊
It is my duty to report it to the police. ☊ duty ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
Early booking is essential, as space is limited. ☊ early ☊
I need a rest. I think I've earned it, don't you? ☊ earn ☊
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 ☊
educate sb (in/on sth): Children need to be educated on the dangers of drug-taking. ☊ educate ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
Modern farming methods can have an adverse effect on the environment. ☊ effect ☊
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene. ☊ effect ☊
The company must reduce costs to compete effectively. ☊ effectively ☊
We need to make a concerted effort to finish on time. ☊ effort ☊
There's a door at either end of the corridor. ☊ either ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
The pilot made an emergency landing in a field. ☊ emergency ☊
emotional stress ☊ emotional ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
it must/should be emphasized that...: It should be emphasized that this is only one possible explanation. ☊ emphasize ☊
The police had to employ force to enter the building. ☊ employ ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
Changes in farming methods have badly affected employment in the area. ☊ employment ☊
an empty house/room/bus ☊ empty ☊
empty sth of sth: The room had been emptied of all furniture. ☊ empty ☊
Police had instructions to empty the building because of a bomb threat. ☊ empty ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
He needs all the support and encouragement he can get. ☊ encouragement ☊
Two men have been helping police with their enquiries (= are being questioned about a crime, but have not been charged with it). ☊ enquiry ☊
The disease threatens to wipe out the entire population. ☊ entire ☊
A lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour. ☊ entrance ☊
entry (to/into sth): Entry to the museum is free. ☊ entry ☊
to be granted/refused entry into the country ☊ entry ☊
There was no escaping the fact that he was overweight. ☊ escape ☊
The museum is closed while essential repairs are being carried out. ☊ 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 ☊
Essentially, what we are suggesting is that the firm needs to change. ☊ essentially ☊
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 ☊
I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need. ☊ estimate ☊
Police estimate the crowd at 30 000. ☊ estimate ☊
You need an even surface to work on. ☊ even ☊
The police have reconstructed the chain of events leading to the murder. ☊ event ☊
I was bitten by a dog once and I've been afraid of them ever since. ☊ ever since (...) ☊
The police questioned everyone in the room. ☊ everyone ☊
The room bore evidence of a struggle. ☊ evidence ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
A lot of students suffer from exam nerves. ☊ 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 ☊
I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. ☊ except ☊
We need to promote an open exchange of ideas and information. ☊ exchange ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
The mind needs exercise as well as the body. ☊ exercise ☊
exercise sth: Horses need to be exercised regularly. ☊ exercise ☊
The family endured a miserable existence in a cramped apartment. ☊ existence ☊
Where's the exit? ☊ 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 ☊
No expense was spared (= they spent as much money as was needed) to make the party a success. ☊ expense ☊
a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress ☊ experience ☊
We need some expert help. ☊ expert ☊
I really don't see why I should have to explain myself to you. ☊ explain yourself ☊
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 ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
Careful maintenance can extend the life of your car. ☊ extend ☊
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 ☊
A surgeon needs a good eye and a steady hand. ☊ eye ☊
The room fell silent as she came face to face with the man who had tried to kill her. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
The mere fact of being poor makes such children criminals in the eyes of the police. ☊ fact ☊
Production has been hampered by mechanical failure. ☊ failure ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
I give you fair warning, I'm not always this generous. ☊ fair ☊
fair to do sth: It's only fair to add that they were not told about the problem until the last minute. ☊ fair ☊
The room had fallen silent. ☊ fall ☊
I had a bad fall and broke my arm. ☊ fall ☊
I fancied a change of scene. ☊ fancy ☊
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 ☊
The farther north they went, the colder it became. ☊ far ☊
organic farming ☊ farming ☊
modern farming methods ☊ farming ☊
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 ☊
Cook the meat in shallow fat. ☊ fat ☊
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 ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
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 sb/sth/yourself do sth: I felt something crawl up my arm. ☊ feel ☊
Can you feel the tension in this room? ☊ feel ☊
She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ☊ feeling ☊
the Cannes film festival ☊ festival ☊
I need a few things from the store. ☊ few ☊
a ploughed field ☊ field ☊
a field of wheat ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
secret police files ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
I need to have two teeth filled (= to have fillings put in them). ☊ fill ☊
The wind filled the sails. ☊ fill ☊
The sails filled with wind. ☊ fill ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
The match was finely balanced throughout. ☊ finely ☊
I need about an hour to finish off this report. ☊ finish sth off ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
He noted every detail so as to fix the scene in his mind. ☊ fix ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
flight safety ☊ flight ☊
Police have issued flood warnings for Nevada. ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
The alterations should give us extra floor space. ☊ floor ☊
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 ☊
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 lane follows the edge of a wood for about a mile. ☊ follow ☊
I'm warning you for the last time—stop talking! ☊ for ☊
There's no need for you to go. ☊ for ☊
She spoke with force and deliberation. ☊ force ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget to do sth: Take care, and don't forget to write. ☊ forget ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
The next scene takes the story forward five years. ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
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 ☊
I froze with terror as the door slowly opened. ☊ freeze ☊
The police officer shouted 'Freeze!' and the man dropped the gun. ☊ freeze ☊
I think it's time we tried a fresh approach. ☊ fresh ☊
This is the opportunity he needs to make a fresh start (= to try sth new after not being successful at sth else). ☊ fresh ☊
We soon became friendly with the couple next door. ☊ friendly ☊
environmentally-friendly farming methods ☊ friendly ☊
friendly rivalry ☊ friendly ☊
You need a break from routine. ☊ from ☊
I prefer to travel in the front of the car (= next to the driver). ☊ front ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
She's really fun to be with. ☊ fun ☊
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 was really embarrassed, but then I saw the funny side of it. ☊ funny ☊
The cat carefully licked its fur. ☊ fur ☊
We need to buy some new furniture. ☊ furniture ☊
The police decided to investigate further. ☊ further ☊
We need to plan for the future. ☊ future ☊
Please be more careful in future. ☊ in future ☊
In future, make sure the door is never left unlocked. ☊ in future ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
gain sth: to gain entrance/entry/access to sth ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
a game of cops and robbers ☊ game ☊
garden flowers/plants ☊ garden ☊
The kids were gathered together in one room. ☊ gather ☊
Careless use of the clutch may damage the gears. ☊ gear ☊
We need someone to generate new ideas. ☊ generate ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
He married the girl next door. ☊ girl ☊
We need your help—please give generously. ☊ give ☊
glad about sth: 'He doesn't need the pills any more.' 'I'm glad about that.' ☊ glad ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
Just go away! ☊ go away ☊
You need to set yourself some long-term goals. ☊ goal ☊
This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. ☊ good ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
I'll grab a bite to eat in town. ☊ grab ☊
I just took it for granted that he'd always be around. ☊ take it for granted (that...) ☊
We take having an endless supply of clean water for granted. ☊ take sb/sth for granted ☊
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 ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
What were his grounds for wanting a divorce? ☊ ground ☊
the hospital grounds ☊ ground ☊
A growing child needs plenty of sleep. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
guarantee sb sth: The ticket will guarantee you free entry. ☊ 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 ☊
The jury found the defendant not guilty of the offence. ☊ guilty ☊
Should police officers carry guns? ☊ gun ☊
The police officers drew their guns (= took them out so they were ready to use). ☊ 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 ☊
There's a hair in my soup. ☊ hair ☊
We'll need to reduce the weight by half. ☊ half ☊
Do you need a hand with those invoices? ☊ hand ☊
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 ☊
He had lost weight and the suit hung loosely on him. ☊ hang ☊
Just plug it in and see what happens. ☊ happen ☊
They have a lot of courage. ☊ have ☊
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 ☊
a tension headache ☊ headache ☊
Simmer the soup for 10 minutes then remove from the heat. ☊ heat ☊
The oven takes a while to heat up. ☊ heat up ☊
Just heat up the food in the microwave. ☊ heat sth up ☊
heavily armed police (= carrying a lot of weapons) ☊ heavily ☊
He tried to push the heavy door open. ☊ heavy ☊
The sergeant clicked his heels and walked out. ☊ heel ☊
Please state your height and weight. ☊ height ☊
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 ☊
We need new measures to help (to) fight terrorism. ☊ help ☊
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 ☊
Just shouting at him isn't going to be a lot of help. ☊ help ☊
help (with sth): Do you need any help with that? ☊ help ☊
I called the police but they weren't very helpful. ☊ helpful ☊
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 ☊
A high degree of accuracy is needed. ☊ high ☊
highly competitive/critical/sensitive ☊ 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 ☊
You must place these events in their historical context. ☊ historical ☊
There is a history of heart disease in my family. ☊ history ☊
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 ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
His hold on her arm tightened. ☊ hold ☊
She came from a violent home. ☊ home ☊
stray dogs needing new homes ☊ home ☊
I'm just going to answer all the questions I can and hope for the best. ☊ hope for the best ☊
Be careful—the plates are hot. ☊ hot ☊
However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand. ☊ however ☊
hunt sb: Police are hunting an escaped criminal. ☊ hunt ☊
Hurry up with the scissors. I need them. ☊ hurry up (with sth) ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
If necessary I can come at once. ☊ if ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
He entered the country illegally. ☊ illegally ☊
in the immediate vicinity ☊ immediate ☊
The impact of the blow knocked ******** balance. ☊ impact ☊
She stressed the importance of careful preparation. ☊ importance ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
She was not lacking in courage. ☊ in ☊
Six people were killed in the riot, including a policeman. ☊ including ☊
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 ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
The wound from the dog bite had become infected. ☊ infected ☊
Have the police been informed? ☊ inform ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
Just write your initials. ☊ initial ☊
Too much bureaucracy represses creativity and initiative. ☊ initiative ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
I'll need some help installing the software. ☊ install ☊
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 ☊
The crowd were shouting insults at the police. ☊ insult ☊
Just out of interest, how much did it cost? ☊ interest ☊
The police are waiting to interview the injured man. ☊ interview ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
This is a big issue; we need more time to think about it. ☊ issue ☊
You're just avoiding the issue. ☊ issue ☊
The police have issued an appeal for witnesses. ☊ issue ☊
Turn the box on its side. ☊ its ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
+ speech: 'I cooked it myself, so be careful!' he joked. ☊ joke ☊
the sheer joy of being with her again ☊ joy ☊
His horse fell as it jumped the last hurdle. ☊ jump ☊
Just my luck (= the sort of bad luck I usually have). The phone's not working. ☊ just ☊
I'm just finishing my book. ☊ just ☊
I didn't mean to upset you. It's just that I had to tell somebody. ☊ just ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
You don't need to justify yourself to me. ☊ justify ☊
You just have to keep yourself busy and keep going. ☊ keep going ☊
'Caution' is the key word in this situation. ☊ key ☊
Vandals had kicked the door down. ☊ 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 ☊
We need a kinder, gentler society. ☊ kind ☊
They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other). ☊ kiss ☊
knock sth (against/on sth): Be careful you don't knock your head on this low beam. ☊ knock ☊
These old houses are going to be knocked down. ☊ knock sth down ☊
This man is known to the police (= as a criminal). ☊ know ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
fertile/arid/stony, etc. land ☊ land ☊
agricultural/arable/industrial, etc. land ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
They fell in love in spite of the language barrier (= the difficulty of communicating when people speak different languages). ☊ language ☊
As late as (= as recently as) the 1950s, tuberculosis was still a fatal illness. ☊ late ☊
He laid a hand on my arm. ☊ lay ☊
Which door leads to the yard? ☊ lead ☊
The lead car is now three minutes ahead of the rest of the field. ☊ lead ☊
lean on sth: She walked slowly, leaning on her son's arm. ☊ lean ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, much less speak to a room full of people. ☊ even/much/still less ☊
She was let off with a warning. ☊ let sb off (with sth) ☊
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 ☊
They emigrated to start a new life in Canada. ☊ life ☊
lift sb/sth (up) (+ adv./prep.): He stood there with his arms lifted above his head. ☊ lift ☊
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 ☊
You only need to apply light pressure. ☊ light ☊
It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building. ☊ light ☊
to push/stretch/test sb/sth to the limit ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. ☊ link ☊
to make a list of things to do ☊ list ☊
I listened carefully to her story. ☊ listen ☊
Tell him as little as possible. ☊ little ☊
He lived in poverty most of his life. ☊ live ☊
She needs to find somewhere to live. ☊ live ☊
The plane took off with a full load. ☊ load ☊
a logical thing to do in the circumstances ☊ logical ☊
Computer programming needs someone with a logical mind. ☊ logical ☊
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here. ☊ look ☊
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 ☊
We'll be taking a close look at these proposals (= examining them carefully). ☊ look ☊
lose sb sth: His carelessness lost him the job. ☊ lose ☊
I've lost ten pounds since I started this diet. ☊ lose ☊
The company has lost a lot of business to its competitors. ☊ lose ☊
weight loss ☊ loss ☊
'How many do you need?' 'A lot.' ☊ lot ☊
Relatives need time to grieve over loved ones they have lost. ☊ love ☊
Just put those clothes in the machine (= the washing machine). ☊ machine ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
The shaver will run off batteries or mains. ☊ main ☊
to maintain law and order/standards/a balance ☊ maintain ☊
We need to think of ways to make money. ☊ make ☊
We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. ☊ make sb/sth into sb/sth ☊
We need people who are good at managing. ☊ manage ☊
'Need any help?' 'No, thanks. I can manage.' ☊ manage ☊
The management is/are considering closing the factory. ☊ management ☊
What's the pass mark (= the mark you need in order to pass)? ☊ mark ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
The doors were painted blue to match the walls. ☊ match ☊
changes in your material circumstances ☊ material ☊
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 ☊
They don't last long no matter how careful you are. ☊ no matter who, what, where, etc. ☊
It will cost two, maybe three hundred pounds. ☊ maybe ☊
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 ☊
'Perhaps we should try another approach.' 'What do you mean? (= I don't understand what you are suggesting.)' ☊ mean ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
weights and measures ☊ measure ☊
Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure. ☊ measure ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
He has two big houses in this country, not to mention his villa in France. ☊ not to mention ☊
Mind your head! (= for example, be careful you don't hit it on a low ceiling) ☊ mind ☊
Can you read that form carefully, if you wouldn't mind, and then sign it. ☊ if you don't mind, if you wouldn't mind ☊
The class needs a minimum of six students to continue. ☊ minimum ☊
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 ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
modern methods of farming ☊ modern ☊
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 ☊
a moon landing ☊ moon ☊
The job was to call on all her diplomatic skills and moral courage (= the courage to do what you think is right). ☊ moral ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
He read the letter more carefully the second time. ☊ 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... ☊
to enjoy the mountain air/scenery ☊ mountain ☊
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 ☊
'Roger stole the money.' 'I thought as much.' ☊ as much ☊
to pull/tear/strain a muscle ☊ muscle ☊
She tried to relax her tense muscles. ☊ muscle ☊
You simply must read this book. ☊ must ☊
I needed space to be myself (= not influenced by other people). ☊ myself ☊
He died in mysterious circumstances. ☊ mysterious ☊
A mysterious young woman is living next door. ☊ mysterious ☊
Stop biting your nails! ☊ nail ☊
Just let nature take its course. ☊ nature ☊
The navy is/are considering buying six new warships. ☊ navy ☊
'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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
He helped me in my hour of need. ☊ need ☊
Our next-door neighbours are very noisy. ☊ neighbour ☊
the neighbourhood police ☊ neighbourhood ☊
Every nerve in her body was tense. ☊ nerve ☊
I need something to calm/steady my nerves. ☊ nerve ☊
Everyone's nerves were on edge (= everyone felt tense ). ☊ nerve ☊
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 ☊
We sat next to each other. ☊ next to ☊
Divorce is complicated enough in normal circumstances, but this situation is even worse. ☊ normal ☊
Under normal circumstances, I would say 'yes'. ☊ normal ☊
He warned me not to be late. ☊ not ☊
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 ☊
From now on I'll be more careful. ☊ now ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
He had always obeyed his parents without question. ☊ obey ☊
The suspect is being kept under observation (= watched closely by the police). ☊ observation ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
People were swimming in the ocean despite the hurricane warning. ☊ ocean ☊
the arrival of the police (= they arrive) ☊ of ☊
criticism of the police (= they are criticized) ☊ of ☊
I need some time off. ☊ off ☊
You need to take the top off the bottle first! ☊ off ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. ☊ offer ☊
You can't just turn down offers of work like that. ☊ offer ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We had more room in our old house. ☊ old ☊
a one-bedroomed apartment ☊ one ☊
It cost one hundred and fifty pounds. ☊ one ☊
Our house is the one next to the school. ☊ one ☊
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 ☊
The hall of the old house was open to the sky. ☊ open ☊
She had left the door wide open. ☊ open ☊
The door flew open and the children rushed in. ☊ 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 ☊
The road will be opened again in a few hours after police have cleared it. ☊ open ☊
The door opened and Alan walked in. ☊ open ☊
What skills are needed to operate this machinery? ☊ operate ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
Will I need to have an operation? ☊ operation ☊
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 ☊
Write your address opposite (= next to) your name. ☊ opposite ☊
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 ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
The officer ordered them to fire. ☊ order ☊
a carefully organized campaign ☊ organized ☊
Out you go! (= used to order sb to leave a room) ☊ out ☊
Word always gets out (= people find out about things) no matter how careful you are. ☊ out ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
Come to Canada and enjoy the great outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
The outside of the house needs painting. ☊ outside ☊
the outstanding features of the landscape ☊ outstanding ☊
This is my aunt who's over from Canada. ☊ over ☊
I went over (= across the room) and asked her name. ☊ over ☊
I need a room of my own. ☊ own ☊
Most of the apartments are privately owned. ☊ own ☊
To be a really good runner he needs to lengthen his pace a little. ☊ pace ☊
The paintings were carefully packed in newspaper. ☊ pack ☊
I carefully packed up the gifts. ☊ pack ☊
Check the list of ingredients on the side of the package. ☊ package ☊
a portrait/landscape painter ☊ painter ☊
Just park your bags in the hall until your room is ready. ☊ park ☊
You need to be able to work as part of a team. ☊ part ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
pass sb/sth: to pass a barrier/sentry/checkpoint ☊ pass ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
What per cent of the population is/are overweight? ☊ per cent ☊
It's perfectly good as it is (= it doesn't need changing). ☊ perfectly ☊
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 ☊
There's no need to get personal! ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
There are likely to be tensions and personality clashes in any social group. ☊ personality ☊
We need someone with lots of personality to head the project. ☊ personality ☊
I need you to phone the story in before five. ☊ phone sth in ☊
Make as many photocopies as you need. ☊ photocopy ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
He picked his words carefully. ☊ pick ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
Pigs were grunting and squealing in the yard. ☊ pig ☊
He piled his plate with as much food as he could. ☊ pile ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
A basic sense of rhythm and pitch is essential in a music teacher. ☊ pitch ☊
The police searched the place. ☊ place ☊
Carefully lay each slab in place. ☊ in place ☊
We need to make plans for the future. ☊ plan ☊
The plane landed at Geneva. ☊ plane ☊
All plants need light and water. ☊ plant ☊
She had a metal plate inserted in her arm. ☊ plate ☊
a pleasantly cool room ☊ pleasantly ☊
'Would you like some help?' 'Yes, please.' ☊ please ☊
'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 ☊
I'll come straight to the point: we need more money. ☊ point ☊
He pointed to the spot where the house used to stand. ☊ point ☊
a tiny spider with a poisonous bite ☊ poisonous ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
He took up his position by the door. ☊ position ☊
The possession of a passport is essential for foreign travel. ☊ possession ☊
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 ☊
a police/customs/military post ☊ post ☊
First we need to identify actual and potential problems. ☊ 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 ☊
The powers of the police must be clearly defined. ☊ power ☊
Police in riot gear used their powers under the Public Order Act to move on 300 protesters. ☊ power ☊
Only the intervention of powerful friends obtained her release. ☊ powerful ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
They were praised by police for reporting the theft. ☊ praise ☊
Police were called to escort her off the premises. ☊ premises ☊
Careful preparation for the exam is essential. ☊ preparation ☊
prepare yourself (for sth): The police are preparing themselves for trouble at the demonstration. ☊ prepare ☊
present yourself + adv./prep.: You need to present yourself better. ☊ present ☊
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 ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The barriers gave way under the pressure of the crowd. ☊ pressure ☊
I'm going to have to find a new apartment pretty soon. ☊ pretty ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ 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 ☊
Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable. ☊ prior ☊
Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal. ☊ prior ☊
You need to get your priorities right (= decide what is important to you). ☊ priority ☊
You need to get your priorities straight. ☊ priority ☊
Ten prison officers and three inmates needed hospital treatment following the riot. ☊ prison ☊
'Do we need the car?' 'Probably not.' ☊ probably ☊
We need new product to sell (= a new range of products). ☊ product ☊
If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice. ☊ professional ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
program sth (to do sth): The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted. ☊ program ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
How much money do we need to do the job properly? ☊ properly ☊
You acted perfectly properly in approaching me first. ☊ properly ☊
Be careful not to damage other people's property. ☊ property ☊
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 ☊
Travelling alone around the world is a daunting prospect. ☊ prospect ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
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 ☊
She doesn't like to be seen in public without her make-up on. ☊ in public ☊
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 ☊
The police car signalled to us to pull in. ☊ pull in (to sth) ☊
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 ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
Classical dance in its purest form requires symmetry and balance. ☊ pure ☊
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 ☊
He wants to open his own business, but needs a push in the right direction to get him started. ☊ push ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ 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 ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job. ☊ qualification ☊
The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. ☊ quantity ☊
I hope the police don't ask any awkward questions. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
The question which needs to be addressed is one of funding. ☊ question ☊
We need to make a quick decision. ☊ quick ☊
We'll repair it as quickly as possible. ☊ quickly ☊
quit (sth): Just quit it! ☊ quit ☊
to hear a gale warning on/over the ship's radio ☊ radio ☊
We need to raise public awareness of the issue. ☊ raise ☊
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 ☊
reach sth: Is the cable long enough to reach the socket? ☊ reach ☊
He needs more help with his reading. ☊ reading ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
I don't really need to go, do I? ☊ really ☊
The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive). ☊ reasonably ☊
receive sth from sb/sth: He received an award for bravery from the police service. ☊ receive ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sth: They recognized the need to take the problem seriously. ☊ recognize ☊
recover sth: The police eventually recovered the stolen paintings. ☊ recover ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
The law needs to be reformed. ☊ reform ☊
regard for sb/sth: to do sth with scant/little/no regard for sb/sth ☊ regard ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
a stress-related illness ☊ related ☊
relation (with sb/sth): Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present. ☊ relation ☊
relationship (between A and B): The relationship between the police and the local community has improved. ☊ relationship ☊
Money problems have put a strain on their relationship. ☊ relationship ☊
Just relax and enjoy the movie. ☊ relax ☊
relax sth: The massage relaxed my tense back muscles. ☊ relax ☊
He relaxed his grip on her arm. ☊ relax ☊
Police have released no further details about the accident. ☊ release ☊
Massage can bring some relief from tension. ☊ relief ☊
It remains true that sport is about competing well, not winning. ☊ remain ☊
Very little of the house remained after the fire. ☊ remain ☊
remarkable for sth: The area is remarkable for its scenery. ☊ remarkable ☊
it is remembered that...: It should be remembered that the majority of accidents happen in the home. ☊ remember ☊
Clearance of the site required the removal of a number of trees. ☊ removal ☊
the removal of trade barriers ☊ removal ☊
The claims are, I repeat, totally unfounded. ☊ repeat ☊
All the old carpets need replacing. ☊ replace ☊
I replaced the cup carefully in the saucer. ☊ replace ☊
report sth (to sb): Have you reported the accident to the police yet? ☊ report ☊
report as doing sth: The President is reported as saying that he needs a break. ☊ report ☊
a police/medical report ☊ report ☊
The carvings represent a hunting scene. ☊ represent ☊
This condition requires urgent treatment. ☊ require ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
I just require a signature on the form. ☊ require ☊
These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need). ☊ requirement ☊
There were confrontations between local residents and the police. ☊ resident ☊
resistance to sb/sth: The demonstrators offered little or no resistance to the police. ☊ resistance ☊
The house has been lovingly restored to the way it looked in 1900 when it was built. ☊ restore ☊
The door opened to reveal a cosy little room. ☊ reveal ☊
It is sometimes possible to arrest or reverse the disease. ☊ reverse ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
a system in need of revision ☊ revision ☊
It seems only right to warn you of the risk. ☊ right ☊
He wouldn't apologize. He knew he was in the right (= had justice on his side). ☊ right ☊
As she rightly pointed out the illness can affect adults as well as children. ☊ rightly ☊
A diamond glittered on her ring finger (= the finger next to the little finger, especially on the left hand). ☊ 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 ☊
Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment. ☊ risk ☊
a rival bid/claim/offer ☊ 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 ☊
romantic mountain scenery ☊ romantic ☊
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 ☊
Trim rough edges with a sharp knife. ☊ rough ☊
a surface with rounded edges ☊ rounded ☊
She needed a break from routine. ☊ routine ☊
There's no need to be rude! ☊ rude ☊
Normal competition rules apply. ☊ rule ☊
Police have not ruled out the possibility that the man was murdered. ☊ rule sb/sth out ☊
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 door blew open, letting in a rush of cold air. ☊ rush ☊
The plane landed safely. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
(+ adv./prep.): to sail into harbour ☊ 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 ☊
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 ☊
satisfy sb of sth: People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system. ☊ satisfy ☊
She needs to win the next two games to save the match. ☊ save ☊
bathroom/kitchen/weighing scales ☊ scale ☊
the scales of justice (= represented as the two pans on a balance (5)) ☊ scale ☊
a scare story (= a news report that spreads more anxiety or fear about sth than is necessary) ☊ scare ☊
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 ☊
We need more money for roads, hospitals and schools. ☊ school ☊
Be careful not to scratch the furniture. ☊ scratch ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Police searched for clues in the area. ☊ search ☊
search sth for sth/sb: Police searched the area for clues. ☊ search ☊
a window/corner seat (= one near a window/in a corner) ☊ seat ☊
They have a second home in Tuscany. ☊ second ☊
I'll be with you in a second. ☊ second ☊
That is just a secondary consideration. ☊ secondary ☊
The police had secretly filmed the conversations. ☊ secretly ☊
Careful planning is the secret of success. ☊ secret ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.) ☊ security ☊
a security alert ☊ security ☊
We'll have to get that door seen to (= repaired). ☊ see to sth ☊
All our hotels have been carefully selected for the excellent value they provide. ☊ select ☊
separate sth into sth: Make a list of points and separate them into 'desirable' and 'essential'. ☊ separate ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
separation (between A and B): the need for a clear separation between Church and State ☊ separation ☊
We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. ☊ serious ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
The police set up roadblocks on routes out of the city. ☊ set sth up ☊
It always takes the class a while to settle down at the start of the lesson. ☊ settle down, settle sb down ☊
the battle of the sexes (= the competitive relationship that exists between men and women) ☊ sex ☊
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 ☊
I'm looking for a flat share (= a flat that is shared by two or more people who are not related). ☊ share ☊
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 ☊
Human beings need food, clothing and shelter. ☊ 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 ☊
The night shift has/have just come off duty. ☊ shift ☊
When the ship docked at Southampton he was rushed to hospital. ☊ ship ☊
The police rarely shoot to kill (= try to kill the people they shoot at). ☊ shoot ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
Police rushed to the scene of the shooting and found one person dead and three wounded. ☊ shooting ☊
There should be plenty of time to go shopping before we leave New York. ☊ shop ☊
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 ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
I heard her warning shout too late. ☊ shout ☊
show sth: to show great courage ☊ show ☊
Just shut up and listen! ☊ shut up ☊
The door was shut. ☊ shut ☊
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. ☊ side ☊
I'll take care of that side of things. ☊ side ☊
A cube has six sides. ☊ 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 ☊
Keep on your side of the bed! ☊ side ☊
The sofa will only go through the door sideways. ☊ sideways ☊
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 ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
The disease has affected her sight. ☊ sight ☊
sign (of sth/sb): Headaches may be a sign of stress. ☊ sign ☊
Call the police at the first sign of trouble. ☊ sign ☊
If I had noticed the warning signs, none of this would have happened. ☊ sign ☊
a danger/warning/distress, etc. signal ☊ signal ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
I need absolute silence when I'm working. ☊ silence ☊
similar (in sth): The two houses are similar in size. ☊ similar ☊
Give the necessary information but keep it simple. ☊ simple ☊
Simply add hot water and stir. ☊ simply ☊
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone. ☊ single ☊
Just sit still! ☊ sit ☊
He went and sat beside her. ☊ sit ☊
I need a bigger/smaller size. ☊ size ☊
We need people with practical skills like carpentry. ☊ skill ☊
I need to get some sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
You can slide the front seats forward if necessary. ☊ slide ☊
The director never lets the tension slip. ☊ slip ☊
The ship slipped into the harbour at night. ☊ slip ☊
slip sb sth: They'd slipped the guards some money. ☊ slip ☊
She was careful not to let her control slip. ☊ slip ☊
It was a very old house with sloping walls. ☊ slope ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
The plane made a smooth landing. ☊ smooth ☊
There's no need to worry so. ☊ so ☊
So, let's see. What do we need to take? ☊ so ☊
a socially disadvantaged family (= one that is poor and from a low social class) ☊ socially ☊
She closed the door softly behind her. ☊ softly ☊
The room was softly lit by a lamp. ☊ softly ☊
Some people never seem to put on weight while others are always on a diet. ☊ some ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
Please send it as soon as possible. ☊ soon ☊
The note said, 'Call Bill soonest' (= as soon as possible). ☊ soon ☊
The cupboards need sorting out. ☊ sort sth out ☊
the wide open spaces of the Canadian prairies ☊ space ☊
The brochure speaks of beautiful secluded grounds. ☊ speak ☊
Some of the officials have special privileges. ☊ special ☊
This type of wood needs special treatment. ☊ special ☊
These teachers need special training. ☊ special ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
spicy chicken wings ☊ spicy ☊
My head is spinning (= I feel as if my head is going around and I can't balance). ☊ spin ☊
My spirits sank at the prospect of starting all over again. ☊ spirit ☊
a soup spoon ☊ spoon ☊
She spread her arms and the child ran towards her. ☊ spread ☊
The bird spread its wings. ☊ spread ☊
a square room ☊ square ☊
Just take hold of the tube and squeeze. ☊ squeeze ☊
There were more than 50 people on stage in one scene. ☊ stage ☊
The police are building up a picture of the incident stage by stage. ☊ stage ☊
to stand on your head/hands (= to be upside down, balancing on your head/hands) ☊ stand ☊
The police ordered the crowd to stand back. ☊ stand back (from sth) ☊
a sheriff's star ☊ star ☊
We need to start (= begin using) a new jar of coffee. ☊ start ☊
The building is in a bad state of repair (= needs to be repaired). ☊ state ☊
state police/troopers ☊ state ☊
There is no need to state the obvious (= to say sth that everyone already knows). ☊ state ☊
The police asked me to make a statement (= a written account of facts concerning a crime, used in court if legal action follows). ☊ statement ☊
a police station ☊ station ☊
I'll report you to the police if I catch you stealing again. ☊ steal ☊
He steered the boat into the harbour. ☊ steer ☊
He took her arm and steered her towards the door. ☊ steer ☊
The ship steered into port. ☊ steer ☊
Don't stick your arm out of the car window. ☊ stick out (of sth), stick sth out (of sth) ☊
She sat down stiffly on a chair by the wall, aware that they were looking at her. ☊ stiffly ☊
I was stung on the arm by a wasp. ☊ sting ☊
Be careful of the nettles—they sting! ☊ sting ☊
These words are carved on the stone beside his grave. ☊ stone ☊
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 sb/sth: He was stopped by the police for speeding. ☊ stop ☊
The police didn't believe her story. ☊ story ☊
It's a story of courage. ☊ story ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
That's strange—the front door's open. ☊ strange ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Police fear that the killer may strike again. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
There was a strong police presence at the demonstration. ☊ strong ☊
You need strong nerves to ride a bike in London. ☊ strong ☊
Your essay needs (a) structure. ☊ structure ☊
struggle (with sb/sth): Lisa struggled with her conscience before talking to the police. ☊ struggle ☊
These proposals deserve careful study. ☊ study ☊
study sth: We will study the report carefully before making a decision. ☊ study ☊
Caution was not her style (= not the way she usually behaved). ☊ style ☊
succeed in sth: She doesn't have the ruthlessness required to succeed in business. ☊ succeed ☊
The stage lighting was used to suggest a beach scene. ☊ suggest ☊
We need to get it there by four. Any suggestions? ☊ suggestion ☊
This diet is suited to anyone who wants to lose weight fast. ☊ suited ☊
sum what...: Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far? ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
A stroke can disrupt the supply of oxygen to the brain. ☊ supply ☊
She walked carefully down the stairs, supported by her grandson. ☊ support ☊
She held on to his arm for support. ☊ support ☊
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 ☊
You'll need a large smooth surface for rolling out the pastry. ☊ surface ☊
surround sb/sth: Police surrounded the building. ☊ surround ☊
surround sb/sth with sb/sth: They've surrounded the building with police. ☊ surround ☊
As I had suspected all along, he was not a real policeman. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect sb/sth: Whom do the police suspect? ☊ 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 ☊
Police are not treating the fire as suspicious. ☊ suspicious ☊
Her arm was beginning to swell up where the bee had stung her. ☊ swell ☊
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 ☊
I'm here if you need a sympathetic ear (= sb to talk to about your problems). ☊ sympathetic ☊
the tail wing ☊ tail ☊
+ 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 bite/drink/sip ☊ take ☊
I need to have my blood pressure taken. ☊ take ☊
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 ☊
She took in the scene at a glance. ☊ take sth in ☊
This situation can't go on. We need to talk. ☊ talk ☊
arms/pay/peace, etc. talks ☊ talk ☊
A further round of talks will be needed if the dispute is to be resolved. ☊ talk ☊
We need to have a serious talk about money matters. ☊ talk ☊
He's six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. ☊ tall ☊
a tap at/on the door ☊ tap ☊
Police seized various books and tapes. ☊ tape ☊
Just have a taste of this cheese. ☊ taste ☊
Careful—the fabric tears very easily. ☊ tear ☊
I need to make a telephone call. ☊ telephone ☊
I was about to telephone the police. ☊ telephone ☊
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 ☊
We'll need to perform a series of tests. ☊ test ☊
Can you act out this scene without referring to the text? ☊ text ☊
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... ☊
There's a room free in Bob's house next week but you can stay with us until then. ☊ then ☊
The money's there if you need it. ☊ there ☊
The atmosphere was thick with tension. ☊ thick ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
We'll need about 20 chairs, I should think. ☊ think ☊
The police carried out a thorough investigation. ☊ thorough ☊
I've given the matter careful thought. ☊ thought ☊
He received death threats from right-wing groups. ☊ threat ☊
Go through this gate, and you'll see the house on your left. ☊ through ☊
The onlookers stood aside to let the paramedics through. ☊ through ☊
Just throw your bag down over there. ☊ throw ☊
They had a competition to see who could throw the furthest. ☊ throw ☊
I don't need that—you can throw it away. ☊ throw sth away ☊
She still sucks her thumb when she's worried. ☊ thumb ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
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 ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
The bedroom needed three tins of paint (= in order to paint it). ☊ tin ☊
I need to go to the toilet (= use the toilet). ☊ toilet ☊
Do you need the toilet? ☊ toilet ☊
Every flat has its own bathroom and toilet. ☊ toilet ☊
There's no need to take that tone with me—it's not my fault we're late. ☊ tone ☊
Some of them carried the guns which were the tools of their trade (= the things they needed to do their job). ☊ tool ☊
The house they had offered us turned out to be a tiny apartment. ☊ turn out ☊
A snake was twisting around his arm. ☊ twist ☊
twist sth (+ adv./prep.): He grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. ☊ twist ☊
They approached a twist in the path. ☊ twist ☊
type sth (out/in/up): This letter will need to be typed (out) again. ☊ type ☊
There were ugly scenes in the streets last night as rioting continued. ☊ ugly ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
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 ☊
Police officers must be prepared for the unexpected. ☊ the unexpected ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
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 ☊
a military/police/nurse's uniform ☊ uniform ☊
army/military/police units ☊ unit ☊
We need to become a more united team. ☊ united ☊
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 stream has dried up. ☊ up ☊
The decision was based upon two considerations. ☊ upon ☊
the upper arm ☊ upper ☊
The police turned the whole house upside down looking for clues. ☊ turn sth upside down ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
The law is in urgent need of reform. ☊ urgent ☊
It is urgent that the law be changed. ☊ urgent ☊
use sth to do sth: Police used tear gas to disperse the crowds. ☊ use ☊
Making soup is a good way of using up leftover vegetables. ☊ use sth up ☊
Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation). ☊ useful ☊
a police van (= for carrying police officers or prisoners) ☊ van ☊
We all need variety in our diet. ☊ variety ☊
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 ☊
We take the view that it would be wrong to interfere. ☊ view ☊
What is needed is a frank exchange of views. ☊ view ☊
You should view their offer with a great deal of caution. ☊ view ☊
violence (against sb): He condemned the protesters' use of violence against the police. ☊ violence ☊
Students were involved in violent clashes with the police. ☊ violent ☊
a visible police presence ☊ visible ☊
We had a visit from the police last night. ☊ visit ☊
vital (for sth): the vitamins that are vital for health ☊ vital ☊
The police play a vital role in our society. ☊ vital ☊
I could hear voices in the next room. ☊ voice ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
The fields were divided by stone walls. ☊ wall ☊
want sth: We'll want more furniture for the new office. ☊ want ☊
I want it (to be) done as quickly as possible. ☊ want ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
Riot police with shields were blocking the demonstrators' way. ☊ way ☊
The police still haven't found the murder weapon. ☊ weapon ☊
Education is the only weapon to fight the spread of the disease. ☊ weapon ☊
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 ☊
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 ☊
a welcome sight ☊ welcome ☊
What you need is a good meal. ☊ what ☊
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' ☊ what for? ☊
Take whatever action is needed. ☊ whatever ☊
You can ask for help whenever you need it. ☊ whenever ☊
Just where (= to what situation or final argument) is all this leading us? ☊ where ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
a chill/cold/biting wind from the north ☊ wind ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
wing feathers ☊ wing ☊
Be careful with the glasses. ☊ with ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ 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 ☊
A word of warning: read the instructions very carefully. ☊ word ☊
The police and the public need to work together to combat crime. ☊ 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 ☊
Police work is mainly routine. ☊ work ☊
A heart attack can be brought on by stress and worry. ☊ worry ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
I've only broken my arm; other people are far worse off than me. ☊ be worse off (than sb/sth) ☊
He had been wounded in the arm. ☊ wound ☊
'Dad, can I borrow the car?' 'Yes, but be careful.' ☊ yes ☊
I need a simple yes or no to my questions. ☊ yes ☊
We don't need to start yet. ☊ yet ☊
As yet little was known of the causes of the disease. ☊ as yet ☊
Can I sit next to you? ☊ you ☊