tình cờ ngẫu nhiên 
accidentally 
He is terribly sad. ☊ 
Anh ấy buồn như mất sổ gạo. ☊ Informal Expressions terribly sad ☊ buồn như mất sổ gạo ☊ Informal Expressions I do not want to receive heavy criticism. ☊ Tôi không muốn nhận gạch. ☊ Informal Expressions If you say this, you will receive heavy criticism. ☊ Nếu bạn nói điều đó, bạn sẽ nhận gạch. ☊ Informal Expressions receive heavy criticism ☊ nhận gạch ☊ Informal Expressions like: gạ → →
treffen ☊ gặp, gặp gì ☊ 
见面 ☊ jiànmiàn Morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ 早晨 ☊ zǎochén eintausend ☊ một nghìn, một ngàn ☊ 一千 ☊ yì qiān machen ☊ làm, gây ra ☊ 做 ☊ zuò morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ 明天 ☊ míngtiān hindurch ☊ ngang qua ☊ 通过 ☊ tōngguò kurz ☊ ngắn ☊ 短 ☊ duǎn plaudern ☊ tán gẫu ☊ 闲谈 ☊ xiántán in der Nähe von ☊ ở gần ☊ 在...附近 ☊ zài...fùjìn in der Nähe von ☊ gần ☊ 在...附近 ☊ zài...fùjìn mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ 廋的 ☊ shòu de russisch ☊ tiếng Nga ☊ 俄罗斯的 ☊ Éluósī de Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ 俄罗斯 ☊ Éluósī sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ 立刻 ☊ lìkè fast ☊ gần như ☊ 几乎 ☊ jīhū ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ 整齐的 ☊ zhěngqí de ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ 整齐的 ☊ zhěngqí de unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ 可怕的 ☊ kěpà de verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ 造成 ☊ zàochéng dünn ☊ gầy (miền bắc việt nam), ốm (miền nam việt nam) ☊ 薄的 ☊ báo de daherkommen ☊ tới gần ☊ 迎面走来 ☊ yíngmiàn zǒulái übermorgen ☊ ngày mốt ☊ 后天 ☊ hòu tiān täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ 每天的 ☊ měi tiān de anbringen ☊ lát, gắn ☊ 安装 ☊ ān zhuāng ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ 整洁的 ☊ zhěng jié de ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ 整洁的 ☊ zhěng jié de unordentlich ☊ lộn xộn, không gọn gàng ☊ 杂乱无章的 ☊ zá luàn wú zhāng de sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ 考虑 ☊ kǎo lùe verdoppeln ☊ gấp đôi ☊ 使 ... 加倍 ☊ shǐ ..... jiā bèi sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ 努力 ☊ nǔ lì brüllen ☊ gào ☊ 喊叫 ☊ hǎn jiào sich wundern über ☊ kinh ngạc ☊ 惊讶于 ... ☊ jīng yà yú ..... doppelt ☊ gấp đôi ☊ 翻倍的 ☊ fāng bèi de tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ 白天 ☊ bái tiān in der Nähe von ☊ ở gần ☊ 在 ... 附近 ☊ zài ..... fù jìn in der Nähe von ☊ gần ☊ 在 ... 附近 ☊ zài ..... fù jìn sich nähern ☊ tiến gần đến ☊ 靠近 ☊ kào jìn sich beeilen ☊ gấp ☊ 抓紧时间 ☊ zhuā jǐn shí jiān schnarchen ☊ ngáy ☊ 打呼噜 ☊ dǎ hū lu knicken ☊ làm gãy ☊ 折叠 ☊ zhé dié jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ 让某人惊讶 ☊ ràng mǒu rén jīng yà in Ohnmacht fallen ☊ bị ngất ☊ 昏厥过去 ☊ hūn jué guò qù verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ 引发 ☊ yǐn fā jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ 使某人惊喜 ☊ shǐ mǒu rén jīng xǐ aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ 表现得真诚 ☊ biǎo xiàn de zhēn chéng verwundert ☊ ngạc nhiên ☊ 让人惊奇的 ☊ ràng rén jīng qí de damals ☊ ngày xưa ☊ 当时 ☊ dāng shí Es war einmal ... ☊ ngày xửa ngày xưa ☊ 有一次 ... ☊ yǒu yí cì ..... kreischen ☊ gào thét, kêu gào ☊ 尖叫 ☊ jiān jiào Treffen ☊ gặp, gặp gì ☊ 见面 ☊ jiàn miàn begegnen ☊ gặp gỡ ☊ 相遇 ☊ xiāng yù unterhaltsam ☊ tán gẫu ☊ 轻松愉快的 ☊ qīng sōng yú kuài de arrogant ☊ kiêu ngạo ☊ 高傲的 ☊ gāo ào de sich bemühen ☊ cố gắng, nỗ lực ☊ 努力 ☊ nǔ lì verhüten ☊ phòng tránh, ngăn ngừa ☊ 防止 ☊ fáng zhǐ hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ 有魅力的 ☊ yǒu mèi lì de zufällig ☊ tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên ☊ 偶然间 ☊ ǒu rán jiān falten ☊ gấp ☊ 折 ☊ zhé eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ 可能的 ☊ kě néng de sich wundern ☊ ngạc nhiên, lấy làm lạ ☊ 感到惊奇 ☊ gǎn dào jīng qí stoppen ☊ ngừng, ngăn chặn ☊ 停止 ☊ tíng zhǐ versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ 封锁 ☊ fēng suǒ kurzfristig ☊ ngắn hạn ☊ 短期的 ☊ duǎn qī de jemanden verblüffen ☊ làm ai đó sửng sốt, làm ai đó kinh ngạc ☊ 使某人目瞪口呆 ☊ shǐ mǒurén mùdèng-kǒudāi über etwas staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên về điều gì đó ☊ 为某事而惊讶， 惊讶于某事 ☊ wèi mǒushì ér jīngyà, jīngyà yú mǒushì staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên ☊ 惊讶 ☊ jīngyà erstaunlich ☊ làm kinh ngạc, làm sửng sốt ☊ 惊人的 ☊ jīngrén de unterstreichen ☊ gạch dưới ☊ 在 ... 下划线 ☊ zài ... xià huàxiàn eitel sein ☊ kiêu ngạo, tự phụ ☊ 虚荣 ☊ xūróng naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ 天真 ☊ tiānzhēn alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ 日常的 ☊ rìcháng de ruinieren ☊ gây thiệt hại, tàn phá ☊ 败坏 ☊ bàihuài jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ 影响某人 ☊ yǐngxiǎng mǒurén überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ 自大的 ☊ zìdà de etwas heranziehen ☊ kéo cái gì đó lại gần ☊ 拉近某物 ☊ lājìn mǒuwù unterirdisch ☊ ngầm, dưới lòng đất ☊ 地下的 ☊ dìxià de zuklappen ☊ gập lại, đậy lại ☊ 合上 ☊ héshàng etwas durchschneiden ☊ cắt ngang thứ gì đó ☊ 切断某物 ☊ qiēduàn mǒuwù verschlingen (viel und schnell essen) ☊ ăn ngấu nghiến ☊ 吞食 (吃得又多又快) ☊ tūnshí (chī de yòu duō yòu kuài) auseinander gehen ☊ chia ngả, tách ra ☊ 分开走 ☊ fēnkāi zǒu einen Unfall verursachen ☊ gây ra tai nạn ☊ 引起一出事故 ☊ yǐnqǐ yī chū shìgù nagen ☊ gặm nhấm ☊ 啮 ☊ niè albern ☊ ngốc nghếch, gàn dở ☊ 蠢笨的 ☊ chǔnbèn de inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ 启发 ☊ qǐfā sich eine Sehne zerren ☊ bị bong gân ☊ 拉伤一处肌腱 ☊ lā shāng yī chù jījiàn sich den Fuß verstauchen ☊ chân bị bong gân ☊ 扭伤脚 ☊ niǔ shāng jiǎo jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ 把某人麻醉 ☊ bǎ mǒurén mázuì gähnen ☊ ngáp ☊ 打哈欠 ☊ dǎhāqiàn ersticken ☊ ngạt thở ☊ 窒息 ☊ zhìxī abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ 减肥 ☊ jiǎnféi streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ 好争吵的 ☊ hào zhēngchǎo de toben ☊ quát, gầm ☊ 嬉闹 ☊ xīnào etwas abwenden ☊ ngăn chặn ☊ 扳回 ☊ bānhuí sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ 流口水 ☊ liú kǒushuǐ albern sein ☊ gàn dở ☊ 胡闹 ☊ húnào unbesorgt ☊ vô tư, không lo ngại ☊ 安心的 ☊ ānxīn de Bulgarien ☊ Bulgaria ☊ 保加利亚 ☊ Bǎojiālìyà Ungarn ☊ Hungari ☊ 匈牙利 ☊ Xiōngyálì sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ 搞破坏 ☊ gǎo pòhuài einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ 阻止一次袭击 ☊ zǔzhǐ yī cì xíjī gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ 危及 ☊ wēijí treffen ☊ gặp, gặp gì ☊ ☊ eintausend ☊ một nghìn, một ngàn ☊ ☊ der Bahnhof ☊ nhà ga ☊ ☊ machen ☊ làm, gây ra ☊ ☊ der Tag ☊ ngày ☊ ☊ morgen ☊ ngày mai ☊ ☊ das Bankkonto ☊ tài khoản ngân hàng ☊ ☊ hindurch ☊ ngang qua ☊ ☊ die Bank ☊ ngân hàng ☊ ☊ die Kreuzung ☊ ngã tư ☊ ☊ der Portier ☊ người gác cống ☊ ☊ das Stockwerk ☊ tầng gác ☊ ☊ die Bettdecke ☊ ga trải giường ☊ ☊ kurz ☊ ngắn ☊ ☊ der Reis ☊ gạo tẻ ☊ ☊ das Hähnchen ☊ gà giò ☊ ☊ plaudern ☊ tán gẫu ☊ ☊ in der Nähe von ☊ ở gần ☊ ☊ das Mädchen ☊ cô gái ☊ ☊ der Bahnhof ☊ nhà ga ☊ ☊ die U-Bahn ☊ tàu điện ngầm ☊ ☊ der Platz am Gang ☊ chỗ gần lối đi ☊ ☊ der Aschenbecher ☊ gạt tàn ☊ ☊ der Rock ☊ váy ngắn ☊ ☊ mager ☊ gầy, hốc hác ☊ ☊ russisch ☊ tiếng Nga ☊ ☊ Russland ☊ nước Nga ☊ ☊ sofort ☊ ngay lập tức ☊ ☊ der Sprudel ☊ nước khoáng có ga ☊ ☊ fast ☊ gần như ☊ ☊ ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ ☊ unheimlich ☊ ghê gớm, nguy ngập ☊ ☊ der Geburtstag ☊ ngày sinh nhật ☊ ☊ verursachen ☊ nguyên nhân gây ra ☊ ☊ die Schublade ☊ ngăn tủ ☊ ☊ das Genick ☊ gáy ☊ ☊ dünn ☊ gầy (miền bắc việt nam), ốm (miền nam việt nam) ☊ ☊ die Begegnung ☊ sự gặp gỡ, sù giao lưn ☊ ☊ daherkommen ☊ tới gần ☊ ☊ die Tochter ☊ con gái ☊ ☊ die Schwester ☊ chị, em gái ☊ ☊ die Enkelin ☊ cháu gái ☊ ☊ die Nähe ☊ gần ☊ ☊ übermorgen ☊ ngày mốt ☊ ☊ täglich ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊ die Kachel ☊ gạch men ☊ ☊ anbringen ☊ lát, gắn ☊ ☊ ordentlich ☊ gọn gàng ☊ ☊ unordentlich ☊ lộn xộn, không gọn gàng ☊ ☊ sich überlegen ☊ cân nhắc, ngẫm nghĩ ☊ ☊ das Doppelte ☊ gấp đôi ☊ ☊ verdoppeln ☊ gấp đôi ☊ ☊ sich anstrengen ☊ ráng hết sức, cố gắng ☊ ☊ brüllen ☊ gào ☊ ☊ sich wundern über ☊ kinh ngạc ☊ ☊ doppelt ☊ gấp đôi ☊ ☊ die Umgebung ☊ khu vực gần ☊ ☊ das Datum ☊ ngày ☊ ☊ tagsüber ☊ cả ngày ☊ ☊ in der Nähe von ☊ gần ☊ ☊ der Handschuh ☊ găng tay ☊ ☊ der Hahn kräht ☊ gà gáy ☊ ☊ sich nähern ☊ tiến gần đến ☊ ☊ sich beeilen ☊ gấp ☊ ☊ schnarchen ☊ ngáy ☊ ☊ der Blick ☊ tầm ngắm ☊ ☊ knicken ☊ làm gãy ☊ ☊ der Überfall ☊ công kích, gây sự ☊ ☊ in Ohnmacht fallen ☊ bị ngất ☊ ☊ der Zufall ☊ sự ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ das U-Boot ☊ tàu ngầm ☊ ☊ verursachen ☊ gây ra ☊ ☊ der Werbespot ☊ quảng cáo ngắn ☊ ☊ jemanden überraschen ☊ làm cho ai ngạc nhiên ☊ ☊ aufrichtig sein ☊ ngay thẳng ☊ ☊ verwundert ☊ ngạc nhiên ☊ ☊ die Nichte ☊ cháu gái ☊ ☊ damals ☊ ngày xưa ☊ ☊ Es war einmal ... ☊ ngày xửa ngày xưa ☊ ☊ die Überschwemmung ☊ ngập lụt, lũ lụt ☊ ☊ kreischen ☊ gào thét, kêu gào ☊ ☊ die Zigarre ☊ xì gà ☊ ☊ das Treffen ☊ gặp gỡ, hội họp ☊ ☊ begegnen ☊ gặp gỡ ☊ ☊ unterhaltsam ☊ tán gẫu ☊ ☊ arrogant ☊ kiêu ngạo ☊ ☊ sich bemühen ☊ cố gắng, nỗ lực ☊ ☊ verhüten ☊ phòng tránh, ngăn ngừa ☊ ☊ hinreißend ☊ ngây ngất, say đắm ☊ ☊ zufällig ☊ tình cờ, ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ falten ☊ gấp ☊ ☊ das Papier falten ☊ gấp giấy ☊ ☊ eventuell ☊ trong trường hợp, ngẫu nhiên ☊ ☊ die Nichte ☊ cháu gái ☊ ☊ die Überraschung ☊ ngạc nhiên ☊ ☊ sich wundern ☊ ngạc nhiên, lấy làm lạ ☊ ☊ stoppen ☊ ngừng, ngăn chặn ☊ ☊ versperren ☊ ngăn, chặn, cản ☊ ☊ der Alltag ☊ hàng ngày ☊ ☊ kurzfristig ☊ ngắn hạn ☊ ☊ jemanden verblüffen ☊ làm ai đó sửng sốt, làm ai đó kinh ngạc ☊ ☊ über etwas staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên về điều gì đó ☊ ☊ staunen ☊ ngạc nhiên ☊ ☊ erstaunlich ☊ làm kinh ngạc, làm sửng sốt ☊ ☊ unterstreichen ☊ gạch dưới ☊ ☊ der Bindestrich ☊ dấu gạch ngang ☊ ☊ eitel sein ☊ kiêu ngạo, tự phụ ☊ ☊ naiv ☊ ngây thơ ☊ ☊ alltäglich ☊ thường ngày, hàng ngày ☊ ☊ die Dienstleistung ☊ ngành dịch vụ ☊ ☊ der Kurierdienst ☊ ngành bưu chính ☊ ☊ ruinieren ☊ gây thiệt hại, tàn phá ☊ ☊ jemanden beeinflussen ☊ gây ảnh hưởng, tác động lên ai đó ☊ ☊ überheblich ☊ ngạo mạn, kiêu căng ☊ ☊ das Fachwissen, das Know-how ☊ kiến thức chuyên ngành ☊ ☊ die Datenbank ☊ ngân hàng dữ liệu ☊ ☊ die Stange ☊ thanh, gậy, cột ☊ ☊ das Taschenmesser ☊ dao găm ☊ ☊ etwas heranziehen ☊ kéo cái gì đó lại gần ☊ ☊ der Ziegelstein ☊ gạch ☊ ☊ das Quecksilber ☊ thủy ngân ☊ ☊ das Elfenbein ☊ ngà voi ☊ ☊ der Backstein ☊ gạch chịu lửa, gạch nung ☊ ☊ unterirdisch ☊ ngầm, dưới lòng đất ☊ ☊ der Bankräuber ☊ kẻ cướp ngân hàng ☊ ☊ der Heiratsschwindler ☊ kẻ lừa gạt hôn nhân ☊ ☊ der Bluff, die Täuschung ☊ sự lừa gạt ☊ ☊ die Sensation, der Knüller ☊ tin giật gân ☊ ☊ zuklappen ☊ gập lại, đậy lại ☊ ☊ etwas durchschneiden ☊ cắt ngang thứ gì đó ☊ ☊ das Gas entweicht ☊ rò rỉ khí ga ☊ ☊ die Gasheizung ☊ lò sưởi bằng khí ga ☊ ☊ die Bettwäsche ☊ ga trải giường ☊ ☊ die Kochplatte ☊ bếp điện, bếp ga, bếp nấu ăn ☊ ☊ der Gasherd ☊ bếp ga ☊ ☊ die Stachelbeere ☊ quả lý gai ☊ ☊ verschlingen (viel und schnell essen) ☊ ăn ngấu nghiến ☊ ☊ die Wege verzweigen sich ☊ những con đường chia ngả ☊ ☊ auseinander gehen ☊ chia ngả, tách ra ☊ ☊ einen Unfall verursachen ☊ gây ra tai nạn ☊ ☊ das Gaspedal ☊ chân ga ☊ ☊ der Bär ☊ con gấu ☊ ☊ der Eisbär ☊ gấu bắc cực ☊ ☊ das Geweih ☊ gạc hươu nai, sừng hươu nai ☊ ☊ der Schwan ☊ thiên nga ☊ ☊ der Stachel ☊ gai, lông gai ☊ ☊ der Wärter ☊ người gác, người canh gác ☊ ☊ der Hanf ☊ cây gai dầu ☊ ☊ die Dornen (Plural) ☊ gai ☊ ☊ die Plage ☊ mối gây thiệt hại, mối làm phiền ☊ ☊ der Mähdrescher ☊ máy gặt đập, máy liên hợp ☊ ☊ nagen ☊ gặm nhấm ☊ ☊ der Truthahn ☊ gà trống tây ☊ ☊ das Küken ☊ gà con ☊ ☊ der Skistock ☊ gậy trượt tuyết ☊ ☊ die Anstrengung ☊ nỗ lực, cố gắng ☊ ☊ albern ☊ ngốc nghếch, gàn dở ☊ ☊ die Handschuhe ☊ găng tay ☊ ☊ der Dachboden, der Dachspeicher ☊ gác xép ☊ ☊ inspirieren ☊ gây cảm hứng ☊ ☊ die Magd ☊ cô hầu gái ☊ ☊ der Dolch ☊ dao găm ☊ ☊ sich eine Sehne zerren ☊ bị bong gân ☊ ☊ sich den Fuß verstauchen ☊ chân bị bong gân ☊ ☊ die Ohnmacht ☊ cơn ngất, sự bất tỉnh ☊ ☊ jemanden betäuben ☊ gây mê cho ai đó ☊ ☊ das Brechmittel ☊ thuốc gây nôn ☊ ☊ die Droge ☊ chất gây nghiện ☊ ☊ die Leber ☊ gan ☊ ☊ die Handfläche ☊ gan bàn tay, lòng bàn tay ☊ ☊ die Sehne ☊ gân ☊ ☊ gähnen ☊ ngáp ☊ ☊ urinieren ohnmächtig werden ☊ bị ngất xỉu ☊ ☊ ersticken ☊ ngạt thở ☊ ☊ abmagern ☊ gầy mòn, hốc hác ☊ ☊ streitsüchtig ☊ hay gây gổ, thích tranh cãi ☊ ☊ toben ☊ quát, gầm ☊ ☊ etwas abwenden ☊ ngăn chặn ☊ ☊ sabbern ☊ nhỏ dãi, tán chuyện, tán ngẫu ☊ ☊ der Schwachsinn ☊ điều ngớ ngẩn ☊ ☊ das Sprichwort ☊ ngạn ngữ, thành ngữ, câu châm ngôn ☊ ☊ die Hure ☊ gái điếm, gái làm tiền ☊ ☊ der Teddybär ☊ gấu bông ☊ ☊ albern sein ☊ gàn dở ☊ ☊ unbesorgt ☊ vô tư, không lo ngại ☊ ☊ Bulgarien ☊ Bulgaria ☊ ☊ Ungarn ☊ Hungari ☊ ☊ der Stacheldraht ☊ hàng rào thép gai ☊ ☊ die Pistole ☊ súng lục, súng ngắn ☊ ☊ die Pistolenkugel ☊ đạn súng lục, đạn súng ngắn ☊ ☊ sabotieren ☊ phá hoại ngầm ☊ ☊ einen Anschlag verhindern ☊ ngăn chặn một cuộc tấn công ☊ ☊ gefährden ☊ gây nguy hiểm ☊ ☊ Am Bahnhof ☊ Ở nhà ga ☊ (Lektion 4, Nr. 28) Die Reise beginnt jede Stunde am Hauptbahnhof. ☊ Chuyến tham quan khởi hành hàng giờ tại nhà ga trung tâm. ☊ (Lektion 7, Nr. 66) Ich glaube, dass du das nicht kannst, aber es gibt eine nette Gaststätte, nicht weit von hier. ☊ Anh nghĩ là không, nhưng mā có một cái quán ăn ngon ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 89) Sie ist gegenüber der Bank. ☊ Nó nằm đối diện với ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 9, Nr. 90) Ich hoffe, dass es morgen genauso sein wird. ☊ Mình hy vọng ngày mai cũng vậy. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 96) Und hier ist die Wettervorhersage für morgen. ☊ Và bây giờ là bản tin dự báo thời tiết cho ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 10, Nr. 97) Ja, weiß ich, er ist in der Nähe der Kathedrale. ☊ Có, tôi biết, nó ở gần nhà thờ lớn. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 109) Gehen Sie hier lang und folgen Sie der Hauptstraße, dann an der ersten Kreuzung rechts und dann gehen Sie geradeaus. ☊ Anh cứ đi theo con đường này, đến ngã tư đầu tiên thì rẽ phải và sau đó anh cứ đi thắng. ☊ (Lektion 11, Nr. 110) Tri ist zurück und trifft Trang im Esszimmer des Gasthauses. ☊ Tri quay lại và gặp Trang trong phòng ăn của nhà nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 112) Für die Fischsuppe: Garnelen, Lachs, Miesmuscheln, Thunfisch, Meeresfrüchte, Reis. ☊ Cho món súp cá: tôm, cá hồi, sò, cá thu, các loại hải sản, gạo. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 144) Für das Hauptgericht: Kräuter, Lamm, Geflügel, Huhn, Rindfleisch, Steak, Gemüse, gebackene Bohnen. ☊ Cho món chính: rau thơm, thịt cừu, thịt gia cầm, thịt gà, thịt bò,beaf steak, rau xanh, đậu phộng rang. ☊ (Lektion 14, Nr. 145) Dieser Abend ist für beide so nett gewesen, dass sie sich entscheiden, dieses Treffen jede Woche zu wiederholen. ☊ Buối tối hôm nay thật tuyệt vời đến nỗi họ quyết định gặp nhau hàng tuần. ☊ (Lektion 15, Nr. 161) Deine Wohnung ist toll, alles ist darin so freundlich, nicht wie in dem grauen Wohnheim, in dem ich lebe. ☊ Nhà của anh thật tuyệt. Mọi thứ trông rất gần gũi, không như ở khu tập thế tối thui nơi em đang ở. ☊ (Lektion 16, Nr. 172) Aber dieses Mal zwang Trang ihn, mit ihr mitzukommen, wenigstens für einen Tag. ☊ Nhưng lần này Trang buộc anh phải đi cùng cô, ít nhất một ngày. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 181) Ich habe dich jetzt seit so langer Zeit nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu em không gặp anh. ☊ (Lektion 18, Nr. 200) Er kennt den Weg zum Bahnhof genau. ☊ Anh ấy biết rõ đường đến nhà ga. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 212) Wenn Sie nach rechts fahren müssen, kommen Sie in einen Stau. ☊ Nếu anh phải rẽ phải thì anh sẽ gặp một vụ kẹt xe. ☊ (Lektion 19, Nr. 220) An welchem Datum möchten Sie fliegen? ☊ Vậy anh muốn bay ngày nào? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 235) Möchten Sie einen Gangsitz oder eine Fenstersitz? ☊ Anh muốn ghế gần đường đi hay gần cửa số? ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 237) Ich bevorzuge einen Fenstersitz. ☊ Tôi thích gần cửa số hơn. ☊ (Lektion 20, Nr. 238) Er ist wegen des kalten Wetters ein wenig niedergeschlagen. Er ruft Trang an. ☊ Anh ấy ngã gục do trời lạnh. Anh ấy gọi điện cho Trang. ☊ (Lektion 21, Nr. 248) Sie würden zu meinem neuen Rock passen. ☊ Nó thật hợp với cái váy ngắn mới của em. ☊ (Lektion 22, Nr. 266) Sein Bruder wartete bereits in der Nähe von Kreuzberg. ☊ Anh trai anh ấy đã đợi sẵn ở gần Kreuzberg. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 338) Eine Person kam zu Tri. ☊ Một người đến gần Tri. ☊ (Lektion 27, Nr. 342) 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) Wir müssen an einer Tankstelle anhalten, wir haben fast kein Benzin mehr. ☊ Chúng ta phải dừng lại ở một cây xăng, chúng ta gần hết xăng rồi. ☊ (Lektion 28, Nr. 378) Sie möchten sich eine Stunde, bevor die Party beginnt, in einem Restaurant treffen. ☊ Họ muốn gặp nhau ở nhà hàng một tiếng trước khi bữa tiệc bắt đầu. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 395) Entschuldigen Sie, ich suche die nächste Telefonzelle. ☊ Xin lỗi, tôi muốn tìm một trạm điện thoại ở gần đây. ☊ (Lektion 31, Nr. 402) Ich möchte wissen, was in all diesen Fächern ist. ☊ Anh muốn biết, có cái gì ở trong các ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 439) Alle sanitären Artikel sind im ersten Fach, z. B. Tampons, Zahnpasta usw. ☊ Tất cả các đồ về vệ sinh ở ngăn đầu tiên, ví dụ như: bông, kem đánh răng v.v. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 441) Empfängnisverhütungsmittel wie Kondome oder die Pille sind im zweiten Fach. ☊ Dụng cụ phòng tránh thai như bao cao su hoặc thuốc tránh thai thì ở ngăn thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 442) Der Rest ist nach Krankheiten sortiert. ☊ Những ngăn còn lại được phân theo từng loại bệnh. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 443) Ich würde ins Grippefach kucken und dir Aspirin geben. ☊ Em tìm ngăn cho bệnh cảm và lấy cho anh thuốc Aspirin. ☊ (Lektion 33, Nr. 445) Das war vor fast sechs Wochen. ☊ Đã gần sáu tuần rồi. ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 465) Nam ist sehr dünn. Sie ist vier Jahre alt. ☊ Nam rất gầy. Nó bốn tuối. ☊ (Lektion 35, Nr. 482) Fast. Ich nehme gemischte Farben. Schwarz und Rot! ☊ Gần đúng. Em lấy màu hỗn hợp. Đen và đỏ. ☊ (Lektion 36, Nr. 514) Ok, hör zu, du nimmst die U-Bahn 3 Richtung Universität. ☊ Ok, anh nghe nhé, anh đi tàu điện ngầm số 3 hướng Universität. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 522) Ich freue mich, dich zu sehen. ☊ Hẹn gặp lại anh nhé. ☊ (Lektion 37, Nr. 535) Der Regentag ☊ Ngày mưa ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 536) Es ist ein sehr regnerischer und stürmischer Tag. Trang schaut aus dem Fenster heraus. ☊ Đó là một ngày mưa bão. Trang nhìn ra cửa số. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 537) Oh, die Seifenoper ist eine Wiederholung von gestern. ☊ ồ, chương trình ca nhạc này phát lại của ngày hôm qua. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 553) Also gut, ich hole das Video. Ich bin in einer Sekunde zurück. ☊ Được rồi,anh đi thuê băng đây. Anh về ngay. ☊ (Lektion 38, Nr. 557) Er sieht eine berühmte Person entlang kommen. ☊ Tri nhìn thấy một người nối tiếng đi ngang qua. ☊ (Lektion 39, Nr. 561) Es wird kälter und kälter, und schließlich fällt Schnee. ☊ Trời ngày một lạnh hơn và cuối cùng thì tuyết rơi. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 567) Er hat seine Familie so lange nicht gesehen. ☊ Đã lâu anh ấy không gặp lại gia đình. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 570) Weihnachten ist bald und dann wird er seine Mutter und seinen Vater wiedersehen. ☊ Lễ giáng sinh sắp đến và khi đó anh sẽ gặp lại bố mẹ. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 581) Hier in der Nähe gibt es eine Bibliothek und einen Supermarkt. ☊ Ở gần đây có một thư viện và một siêu thị. ☊ (Lektion 43, Nr. 622) Zusammen betreten sie die Bank. ☊ Họ cùng nhau bước vào ngân hàng. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 630) Ich fände es sinnvoll, wenn wir dort anstatt einer Tapete Kacheln anbringen würden. ☊ Anh thấy rất có ích, nếu chúng ta có thể lát bằng gạch men thay cho giấy dán tường. ☊ (Lektion 45, Nr. 651) Ich befürchte, das gibt ein Chaos. ☊ Anh lo ngại rằng, có sự lộn xộn rồi đây. ☊ (Lektion 46, Nr. 658) Die Begegnung ist eine Herausforderung für beide Mannschaften. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ này là một sự thách thức dành cho cả hai đội. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 693) Darüber habe ich mich auch schon gewundert. ☊ Anh đã rất kinh ngạc về điều đó. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 697) Im Stadion brüllt und pfeift die Mehrheit der Zuschauer extrem laut. ☊ Phần lớn khán giả trong sân vận động gào và la hét thật to. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 698) Wir sitzen gleich hinter dem Tor. ☊ Chúng ta ngồi ngay sau khung thành. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 703) Trang und Tri haben den Entschluss gefasst, eine kurze Reise in die Berge zu unternehmen. ☊ Trang và Trí đã quyết định, làm một chuyến du lịch ngắn lên núi. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 705) Ich habe eine Hütte gefunden, die ganz in der Nähe eines kleinen Sees liegt. ☊ Anh đã phát hiện ra một cái nhà gỗ, nó nằm rất gần cái hồ nhỏ. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 706) Ich werde mich bei der Touristeninformation über mögliche Ausflugsziele in der Umgebung erkundigen. ☊ Anh sẽ hỏi thông tin tại điểm thông tin du lịch về những điểm dã ngoại có thể ở khu vực gần đó. ☊ (Lektion 50, Nr. 710) Pass auf! Da ist ein Fußgänger, der am Flussufer den Schiffen zusieht. ☊ Chú ý! Có một người đi bộ bên bờ sông đang ngắm nhìn những con thuyền. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 725) Ein laut bellender Hund nähert sich den beiden. ☊ Có tiếng chó sủa lớn tiến gần đến chỗ hai người. ☊ (Lektion 52, Nr. 732) Ich bin schon unterwegs! Ich beeile mich! ☊ Em đang trên đường rồi! Em đang đi gấp đây. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 748) Rasch kommt sie zurück. ☊ Ngay sau đó cô quay lại. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 750) Für die weitere Behandlung soll Tri am nächsten Tag zum Augenarzt gehen. ☊ Vào những ngày sau đó Trí nên đến bác sỹ mắt để chữa trị tiếp. ☊ (Lektion 53, Nr. 757) Morgen wird das Wetter bestimmt wieder schön! ☊ Ngày mai chắc là thời tiết sẽ lại rất đẹp! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 762) Die Matratze ist zu hart und die Bettdecke ist zu kurz! ☊ Cái nệm quá cứng và cái chăn thì quá ngắn! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 770) Und du schnarchst! ☊ Và em thì ngáy! ☊ (Lektion 54, Nr. 773) Wir freuen uns, euch bald wiederzusehen. ☊ Chúng con rất mong gặp lại bố mẹ sớm. ☊ (Lektion 55, Nr. 787) Meine Unterkunft lag direkt am Hafen auf einer Halbinsel. ☊ Nơi trú ngụ của anh nằm ngay cạnh bến cảng trên một bán đảo. ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 795) Hast du dich jeden Tag mit dem Badetuch an den Strand gelegt? ☊ Hàng ngày anh có trải khăn tắm nằm trên cát không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 796) Ich habe schon mehrmals versucht, Sie zu erreichen. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng nhiều lần để điện thoại được cho bạn. ☊ (Lektion 58, Nr. 819) Gleichzeitig möchte Tri den Anbieter wechseln und einen neuen Vertrag abschließen. ☊ Trí muốn đổi nhà cung cấp mới ngay và ký một hợp đồng mới. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 833) Hast du schon mal darauf geachtet, ob du du eher am Tag oder am Abend telefonierst? ☊ Bạn đã từng để ý, rằng bạn điện thoại nhiều vào ban ngày hay tối không? ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 837) Ich werde darauf verzichten, tagsüber zu telefonieren. ☊ Tôi sẽ từ bỏ việc điện thoại ban ngày. ☊ (Lektion 59, Nr. 838) Ich werde versuchen, morgen früher nach Hause zu kommen. ☊ Anh sẽ cố gắng, ngày mai về nhà sớm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 849) Jeder hat seine Angewohnheiten. Ich werde versuchen, mich nicht mehr so aufzuregen. ☊ Mỗi người đều có thói quen của mình. Em sẽ cố gắng không nổi nóng như thế nữa. ☊ (Lektion 60, Nr. 856) Trang erzählt Tri mit Tränen in den Augen von ihrer Schwester. ☊ Trang kể lể với Trí về người chị gái trong nước mắt. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 858) Trang macht sich Sorgen, weil der Mann ihrer Schwester keine Rücksicht auf ihre Gefühle genommen hat. ☊ Trang lo lắng,vì chồng của chị gái đã không hề để ý đến cảm giác của chị. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 859) Es ist eine Schande, dass er deine Schwester so unglücklich gemacht hat. ☊ Đó là một sự hổ thẹn, rằng anh ta đã làm chị gái em bất hạnh như thế. ☊ (Lektion 61, Nr. 867) Brutaler Schläger endlich gefasst, verurteilt und eingesperrt. ☊ Kẻ gây rối bạo lực cuối cùng đã bị bắt, bị kết án và bị bỏ tù. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 888) Auch sein Anwalt, der auf unschuldig plädierte, konnte ihm nicht helfen. ☊ Ngay cả luật sư, người bào chữa cho anh ta cũng không thể giúp gì được. ☊ (Lektion 63, Nr. 894) Schon nach einigen hundert Metern wird die Straße durch einen beschädigten Lastwagen blockiert. ☊ Ngay sau một vài trăm mét thì con đường bị chặn bởi một xe tải hỏng. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 953) Nur durch Zufall erkennt er eine Radarkontrolle rechtzeitig und kann abbremsen. ☊ Chỉ là sự ngẫu nhiên anh nhận được tín hiệu của máy định vị kịp thời và có thể phanh lại. ☊ (Lektion 67, Nr. 958) Am nächsten Tag hinterlässt der Mechaniker eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. ☊ Ngày hôm sau người thợ cơ khí để lại một tin nhắn trong hộp thư thoại. ☊ (Lektion 68, Nr. 978) Es war einmal ... ☊ Ngày xửa ngày xưa.... ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1010) Tri und Trang suchen in einer Buchhandlung nach einem Geschenk für Tris geliebte Nichte. ☊ Trí và Trang tìm một món quà trong tiệm sách cho cô cháu gái đáng yêu của Trí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1011) Er kämpfte damals in einer gewaltigen Schlacht gegen seine Rivalen, unheimliche Fabelwesen. ☊ Ngày xưa ông đã chiến đấu chống lại địch thủ trong một trận đánh kịch liệt qua những tình tiết ngụ ngôn huyền bí. ☊ (Lektion 71, Nr. 1018) Selbst im Inneren des Landes wurden noch viele Dörfer überschwemmt. ☊ Ngay cả trong đất liền còn nhiều làng bị ngập lụt. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1033) Ich bin auch gleich fertig! ☊ Anh xong ngay đây! ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1045) Sie hätten einander fast nicht mehr wiedererkannt. ☊ Họ gần như không nhận ra nhau. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1047) So lange liegt das letzte Treffen schon zurück. ☊ Lần gặp gỡ cuối cùng cách đây cũng đã rất lâu rồi. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1048) Ein unterhaltsamer Abend liegt vor ihnen. ☊ Một buổi tối tán gẫu sẽ diễn ra. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1049) Ich mochte deinen Humor von Anfang an. ☊ Em đã thích tính hài hước của anh ngay từ đầu. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1052) Ich war mit Freundinnen in einer Bar. ☊ Em cùng những bạn gái trong quán bar. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1057) Ja, und du hast auch so süß gelächelt. ☊ Đúng, và em cũng cười thật ngọt ngào. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1059) Du hast mir sofort gefallen und wir haben uns ja dann auch auf Anhieb verstanden! ☊ Em thích anh ngay và chúng ta đã hiểu nhau ngay lập tức! ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1061) Stimmt, wir haben gleich festgestellt, dass wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben. ☊ Chính xác, chúng ta khẳng định ngay rằng chúng ta có chung nhiều sở thích. ☊ (Lektion 74, Nr. 1062) Liebe Familie, wir möchten Euch herzlich zu unserer Hochzeit am Samstag, den 12. Mai, einladen. ☊ Chúng tôi thân mời gia đình bạn tới dự lễ thành hôn của chúng tôi vào thứ 7, ngày 12.05 tới. ☊ (Lektion 75, Nr. 1069) Die Schwester meiner Mutter, meine Tante, bringt ihre Zwillinge, meine Cousinen, mit. ☊ Chị gái của mẹ anh, bà dì, dẫn theo hai anh em sinh đôi tới, họ là anh em con bác của anh. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1099) Auch mein Schwager, der Mann meiner Schwester, wird da sein. ☊ Và cả người anh rể, chồng của chị gái em, cũng sẽ có mặt. ☊ (Lektion 77, Nr. 1102) Trangs Cousin will noch etwas auf dem Klavier vorspielen und meine Schwester wird uns ein Lied singen. ☊ Anh họ của Trang còn muốn chơi đàn vi ô lông và chị gái anh sẽ hát. ☊ (Lektion 78, Nr. 1114) Leicht angeheitert amüsieren sie sich und haben scheinbar sehr viel Spaß. ☊ Hơi ngà ngà say họ vui chơi và rõ ràng là rất thích thú. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1122) Als das Orchester sein Stück beendet, warten alle gespannt auf die nächste Überraschung. ☊ Khi dàn nhạc kết thúc, tất cả hồi hộp chờ đợi vào sự ngạc nhiên tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1124) Die Kinder spielen Fangen zwischen den Hochzeitsgästen und bestaunen den Tisch mit den vielen Geschenken. ☊ Trẻ con thì chơi đuổi bắt giữa những khách cưới và ngắm nghía cái bàn với nhiều quà tặng. ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1127) Das war der schönste Tag meines Lebens! ☊ Quả là một ngày đẹp nhất trong đời em! ☊ (Lektion 79, Nr. 1129) Der Widder ist kühn, mutig und entschlossen. ☊ Bạch dương thì gan dạ, dũng cảm và cương quyết. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1132) Die Jungfrau ist ordentlich und vernünftig und hat für alles ein System. ☊ Xử nữ thì gọn gàng và lý trí còn qui tất cả theo hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 80, Nr. 1140) Schon Monate vor dem Tag der Wahl veröffentlichen die Parteien ihre Programme. ☊ Một vài tháng trước ngày bầu cử các đảng phái đưa ta chương trình của họ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1153) Am Tag der Wahl geht man zu einem Wahllokal. ☊ Ngày bầu cử người ta đến nơi bầu cử ở mỗi địa phương. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1158) Dann beginnen wir gleich mit der Suche! ☊ Vậy chúng ta bắt đầu tìm ngay thôi! ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1174) Und auch nicht, dass Postboten früher Beamte waren. ☊ Và cũng chẳng biết người đưa thư ngày xưa là công chức. ☊ (Lektion 83, Nr. 1184) Schau doch mal in den Schrank neben der Heizung! ☊ Anh xem lại trong tủ gần lò sưởi đó! ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1198) Ist Herr ... zu sprechen? ☊ Có thể nói chuyện với ông / ngài...bây giờ được không? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1222) Bitte verbinden Sie mich mit der Personalabteilung. ☊ Anh / Chị làm ơn cho tôi gặp phòng nhân sự? ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1225) Ich werde Sie morgen wieder anrufen. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị vào ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1230) Ich rufe Sie gleich zurück. ☊ Tôi sẽ gọi lại cho anh / chị ngay. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1231) Bis bald. ☊ Hẹn sớm gặp lại. ☊ (Lektion 85, Nr. 1235) Ich rufe wegen des Besprechungstermins morgen an. ☊ Tôi gọi để hỏi về cuộc họp ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1237) Es ist dringend. ☊ Việc này gấp rút. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1241) Es ist sehr dringend. ☊ Việc này rất gấp. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1242) Der Abteilungsleiter möchte Sie sprechen. ☊ Trưởng phòng cần gặp anh / chị có chút việc. ☊ (Lektion 86, Nr. 1266) Herr Wolf hat aufgelegt! ☊ Ngài Wolf đã ngắt máy. ☊ (Lektion 87, Nr. 1296) Heute ist der 07.März. ☊ Hôm nay là ngày 7 tháng ba. ☊ (Lektion 88, Nr. 1314) Vielen Dank für Ihr Schreiben vom 01. März. ☊ Xin chân thành cám ơn bức thư của anh / chị gửi ngày 01.03 ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1326) Ich freue mich bald von dir zu hören. ☊ Mong sớm gặp lại bạn. ☊ (Lektion 89, Nr. 1337) Ihr Schreiben vom 02.08. ☊ Về bức thư / văn bản của anh / chị ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1343) Unser Telefonat am 02.08. ☊ Về cuộc nói chuyện điện thoại của chúng ta vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1344) Ihre Anfrage vom 02.08. ☊ Về câu hỏi / yêu cầu của anh / chị vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1345) Unsere Bestellung vom 02.08. ☊ Về đơn đặt hàng của chúng tôi vào ngày 02.08. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1346) Die Rechnung mit der Nummer 12056 datiert vom 01.12. ☊ Về hóa đơn số 12056 vào ngày 01.12. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1347) Leider müssen wir Ihnen mitteilen, dass wir momentan Lieferschwierigkeiten haben. ☊ Chúng tôi rất tiếc phải thông báo với anh / chị rằng hiện tại chúng tôi gặp một số trục trặc với việc vận chuyển. ☊ (Lektion 90, Nr. 1353) Vielen Dank für Ihre gestrige E-Mail. ☊ Xin cám ơn về bức thư ngày hôm qua của anh / chị . ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1371) Ich rufe meine E-Mails nur noch zwei Mal am Tag ab. ☊ Tôi chỉ còn kiểm tra hòm Email hai lần trong ngày. ☊ (Lektion 92, Nr. 1397) Leider ist unser Faxgerät zur Zeit außer Betrieb. ☊ Rất tiếc thiết bị nhận fax của chúng tôi hiện đang gặp trục trặc. ☊ (Lektion 93, Nr. 1423) Was haben Sie studiert? ☊ Anh / Chị đã học ngành gì? ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1452) Es tut mir leid, dass ich Sie unterbrechen muss. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi phải ngắt lời anh / chị một chút. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1480) Das ist mir sehr peinlich. ☊ Tôi thấy rất ngại / rất xấu hổ. ☊ (Lektion 95, Nr. 1483) Leider haben wir heute Pech mit dem Wetter. ☊ Hôm nay chúng ta gặp xui xẻo với thời tiết. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1506) Ich habe den Wetterbericht gehört: Morgen soll es wärmer werden. ☊ Tôi mới nghe dự báo thời tiết: ngày mai trời sẽ ấm hơn. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1507) Es wird morgen kalt sein. Am besten Sie bringen warme Sachen mit. ☊ Ngày mai trời sẽ lạnh. Tốt nhất anh / chị nên mặc ấm. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1509) Haben Sie das Fußballspiel gestern Abend gesehen? ☊ Anh / Chị có xem trận bóng đá ngày hôm qua không? ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1512) Wo wollen wir uns treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1544) Darf ich Ihnen den 17.11. vorschlagen? ☊ Tôi xin đề xuất ngày 17.11 có được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1545) Bitte schreiben Sie mir, wann Sie Zeit für ein Treffen haben. ☊ Xin cho tôi biết khi nào anh / chị có thời gian cho một buổi gặp mặt. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1549) Ich freue mich, Sie am Montag zu treffen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp anh / chị vào thứ hai. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1553) Gerne komme ich am Mittwoch um 13 Uhr zu Ihnen. ☊ Tôi rất vui được đến gặp anh / chị vào thứ tư lúc 13 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1555) Können wir unseren Termin am 9.5. bitte verschieben? ☊ Chúng ta có thể lùi cuộc hẹn sang ngày 09.05 được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1558) Wäre es möglich, dass wir uns eine Stunde früher treffen? ☊ Chúng ta có thể gặp nhau sớm hơn một tiếng được không? ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1560) Leider muss ich unser Treffen am Freitag absagen. ☊ Rất tiếc tôi phải hủy cuộc gặp của chúng ta vào thứ sáu. ☊ (Lektion 97, Nr. 1561) Wenn Sie die doppelte Menge bestellen, erhalten Sie 30% Rabatt auf den Gesamtpreis. ☊ Nếu quý khách đặt hàng với số lượng gấp đôi, quý khách sẽ nhận được khuyến mại 30% cho tổng giá trị của đơn đặt hàng. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1572) Bei Zahlung innerhalb von 14 Tagen gewähren wir Ihnen 2% Skonto. ☊ Nếu thanh toán trong vòng 14 ngày chúng tôi sẽ khuyến mại 2% cho quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1574) Wir können die bestellte Ware voraussichtlich bis zum 15.06. liefern. ☊ Chúng tôi dự tính có thể chuyển hàng cho quý khách đến ngày 15.06. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1575) Können wir die doppelte Menge zu besseren Konditionen bekommen? ☊ Chúng tôi có thể mua số lượng gấp đôi với giá ưu đãi chứ? ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1586) Bitte entschuldigen Sie den Fehler. Wir werden die Ware noch heute an Sie verschicken. ☊ Xin lỗi quý khách vì sai sót này. Chúng tôi sẽ gửi hàng cho quý khách ngay trong ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1596) Ihre Ware wird sofort nach Zahlungseingang an Sie versandt. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển ngay đến quý khách sau khi tiền được trả. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1601) Sie werden Ihre Bestellung innerhalb von zwei Tagen erhalten. ☊ Quý khách sẽ nhận được hàng trong vòng hai ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1602) Sie bekommen die bestellte Ware bis zum 15.02. geliefert. ☊ Hàng sẽ được chuyển đến chậm nhất là ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1603) Bitte bezahlen Sie diese Rechnung innerhalb von 30 Tagen. ☊ Xin vui lòng thanh toán hóa đơn trong vòng 30 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1606) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) Mehr Zahlen und Statistiken findest du in dieser Datenbank. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể tìm thấy thêm thông tin và các số liệu thống kê trong ngân hàng dữ liệu này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1624) Der Zugang zu dieser Datenbank ist kostenlos. ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu này được sử dụng miễn phí. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1625) Wurde in dieser Fachzeitschrift schon etwas zu unserem Thema veröffentlicht? ☊ Trong tạp chí chuyên ngành này có bài viết nào về đề tài của chúng ta không? ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1628) Die Kollegin aus der Forschungsabteilung wird uns ihre Ergebnisse in einem Zwischenbericht vorstellen. ☊ Đồng nghiệp từ phòng nghiên cứu sẽ trình bày cho chúng ta kết quả nghiên cứu qua một báo cáo ngắn gọn. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1635) In meinem kurzen Referat möchte ich Ihnen einen Überblick über unsere aktuellen Projekte geben. ☊ Từ bản thuyết trình ngắn này, tôi muốn gửi đến quý vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những dự án hiện nay của chúng ta. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1653) In meinem heutigen Vortrag möchte ich Ihnen die Probleme, die bei der Qualitätssicherung auftreten können, näher beschreiben. ☊ Trong bài phát biểu của tôi hôm nay, tôi muốn miêu tả kỹ hơn về những vấn đề có thể gặp phải trong quá trình quản lí chất lượng. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1654) Bitte schicken Sie uns das ausgefüllte Formular innerhalb von 5 Werktagen per Post zu. ☊ Anh / Chị có thể gửi cho chúng tôi tờ khai đã điền đầy đủ qua đường bưu điện trong vòng 5 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1697) Kann ich Ihnen die Formulare auch per E-Mail zuschicken? ☊ Tôi có thể gửi ngài bản khai này qua Email được không? ☊ (Lektion 101, Nr. 1698) Wir haben ein Problem. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1699) Uns ist ein Fehler passiert. ☊ Chúng ta gặp một sự cố / sai sót. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1700) Wir müssen dringend über diesen Fall sprechen. ☊ Chúng ta phải thảo luận gấp về trường hợp này. ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1705) Wer ist Schuld daran, dass dieser Fehler passiert ist? ☊ Ai là người đã gây ra sai phạm trên? ☊ (Lektion 102, Nr. 1707) Ein Praktikum gibt mir Einblick in das Berufsfeld meines Studiums. ☊ Khóa thực tập cho tôi một cái nhìn về các nghề nghiệp trong ngành học của tôi. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1741) Es war interessant den Büro-Alltag in einer großen Firma kennenzulernen. ☊ Rất thú vị khi được làm quen với công việc văn phòng hàng ngày trong một công ty lớn. ☊ (Lektion 103, Nr. 1758) Wir suchen zum 01.01. einen Projektmanager. ☊ Chúng tôi cần tìm một giám đốc dự án đến ngày 01.01. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1772) 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) Sie haben ein gutes Netzwerk in der Branche geknüpft. ☊ Anh / Chị đã tạo được một mạng lưới tốt trong ngành. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1789) Wir bieten eine Halbtagesstelle mit 20 Arbeitsstunden / Woche an. ☊ Chúng tôi đưa ra một vị trí làm việc nửa ngày với 20 tiếng / tuần ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1800) Seit zehn Jahren arbeite ich in der Branche und kann mich mittlerweile auf ein großes Netzwerk guter Kontakte berufen. ☊ Từ mười năm nay tôi làm việc trong ngành và có thể kết nối một mạng lưới quan hệ tốt. ☊ (Lektion 105, Nr. 1814) Ich habe vier Jahre Wirtschaftswissenschaft studiert. ☊ Tôi đã học đại học chuyên ngành kinh tế bốn năm. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1846) 1997 habe ich mein Studienfach gewechselt. ☊ Năm 1997 tôi đã thay đổi ngành học. ☊ (Lektion 106, Nr. 1849) Vielen Dank, dass Sie mir die Gelegenheit zu diesem persönlichen Gespräch geben. ☊ Tôi cám ơn đã có dịp được gặp trực tiếp ông / bà. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1862) Warum haben Sie dieses Studienfach gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn ngành học này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1865) Warum haben Sie diesen Schwerpunkt in Ihrem Studium gewählt? ☊ Vì sao anh / chị đã chọn chuyên ngành này? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1866) Schon in der Schule habe ich mich für Physik interessiert und da war es für mich logisch dies auch zu studieren. ☊ Ngay từ khi học phổ thông tôi đã quan tâm đến vật lí và học vật lí ở đại học là điều dĩ nhiên đối với tôi. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1876) Was war die schwierigste Entscheidung, die Sie bisher treffen mussten? ☊ Quyết định khó khăn nhất mà anh / chị từng gặp phải là gì? ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1894) Während ich arbeitslos war, habe ich mich beruflich weitergebildet. ☊ Trong thời gian thất nghiệp tôi đã học thêm ngành chuyên môn. ☊ (Lektion 107, Nr. 1903) Ich interessiere mich für Politik und verfolge die Nachrichten täglich. Aber ich möchte mich nicht in einer Partei engagieren. ☊ Tôi quan tâm đến chính trị và theo dõi tin tức hàng ngày. Nhưng tôi không muốn tham gia vào đảng phái nào. ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1940) Könnten Sie mir bitte beschreiben, wie ein typischer Arbeitstag bei Ihnen aussieht? ☊ Ông / Bà có thể cho tôi biết, một ngày làm việc điển hình ở đây thế nào? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1963) Wie viel Tage Urlaub werde ich haben? ☊ Tôi sẽ có bao nhiêu ngày nghỉ? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1968) Der Arbeitstag in unserer Firma beginnt um 9 Uhr. ☊ Ngày làm việc trong công ty của chúng tôi bắt đầu lúc 9 giờ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1986) Pro Jahr haben Sie Anspruch auf 25 Urlaubstage. ☊ Mỗi năm anh / chị được phép có 25 ngày nghỉ. ☊ (Lektion 109, Nr. 1987) Mein Unternehmen hat sich auf Dienstleistungen im Bereich der Telekommunikation spezialisiert. ☊ Công ty của tôi làm chuyên về dịch vụ trong ngành viễn thông. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2012) Die Lieferscheine sammeln wir in diesem Fach. ☊ Giấy giao hàng chúng tôi thu thập để ở trong ngăn này. ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2027) Kannst du die Lieferscheine bitte dem Datum nach ordnen und abheften? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể sắp xếp giấy giao hàng theo ngày tháng và kẹp lại? ☊ (Lektion 111, Nr. 2028) Wo ist die Datenbank mit den Kundenkontakten abgespeichert? ☊ Ngân hàng dữ liệu địa chỉ khách hàng được ghi ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2047) Danke, dass Sie alle heute hier sind. ☊ Cám ơn quý vị đã đến đây ngày hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2082) Ich freue mich, auch den Vorstandsvorsitzenden zu diesem Vortrag begrüßen zu dürfen. ☊ Tôi rất vui có sự hiện diện của ngài chủ tịch hội đồng quản trị trong buổi diễn thuyết hôm nay. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2083) Dieser kurze Film wird Ihnen unser neues Produkt vorstellen. ☊ Đoạn phim ngắn này sẽ giới thiệu tới quý vị về sản phẩm mới của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2098) Im Anschluss an meinen Vortrag, freue ich mich auf Ihre Fragen. ☊ Ngay sau bài thuyết trình của mình, tôi rất vui khi nhận được các câu hỏi của quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2099) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich, wenn Sie etwas nicht verstehen. ☊ Xin hãy ngắt lời tôi, nếu quý vị có điều gì chưa hiểu rõ. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2100) Darf ich Sie kurz unterbrechen? ☊ Tôi xin phép được cắt ngang lời anh / chị / ông / bà? ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2124) Bitte unterbrechen Sie mich nicht. ☊ Xin quý vị đừng ngắt lời tôi. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2142) Wie groß ist das Budget für unser Projekt? ☊ Ngân sách dành cho dự án của chúng ta là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2180) Das werde ich sofort erledigen. ☊ Tôi sẽ hoàn thành việc đó ngay lập tức. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2199) Ein Tagesticket, bitte. ☊ Xin cho một vé ngày. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2302) Ich suche den Stand der Firma MEGA-TRON. ☊ Tôi đang tìm gian trưng bày của công ty MEGA-TRON. ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2316) Wo findet die Pressekonferenz der Firma MEGA-TRON statt? ☊ Buổi họp báo của công ty MEGA-TRON được diễn ra ở đâu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2317) Das können Sie nur hier auf der Messe kaufen. ☊ Quý vị chỉ có thể mua nó ngay ở hội chợ này. ☊ (Lektion 121, Nr. 2352) Beteiligen Sie sich an dieser Fachtagung! ☊ Xin hãy tham gia buổi hội nghị chuyên ngành! ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2353) Vom 03.05. bis zum 05.05. findet eine interessante Konferenz statt. ☊ Từ ngày 03.05 đến ngày 05.05 sẽ diễn ra một hội nghị rất đáng chú ý. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2354) Reichen Sie Ihre Rede bis zum 15.02. bei der Jury ein. ☊ Xin quý vị hãy gửi bài phát biểu của mình tới hội đồng giám khảo đến ngày 15.2. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2357) Bei dieser Konferenz treffen sich Wissenschaftler aus der ganzen Welt und tauschen sich über ihre Forschungsergebnisse aus. ☊ Tại hội thảo này, các nhà khoa học đến từ khắp nơi trên thế giới gặp gỡ và trao đổi với nhau về các thành quả nghiên cứu. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2362) Treffen wir uns auf der Konferenz im Mai? ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau tại cuộc hội thảo vào tháng năm phải không? ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2363) Schön, Sie wiederzusehen. ☊ Rất vui được gặp lại anh / chị / ông / bà /quý vị. ☊ (Lektion 122, Nr. 2372) Ab morgen bin ich bei unserem Kunden in Paris. ☊ Từ ngày mai tôi sẽ ở chỗ khách hàng của chúng ta ở Paris. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2382) Ich muss einen Tag länger hierbleiben. ☊ Tôi phải ở lại đây thêm một ngày nữa. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2396) Ich reise morgen ab. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi khỏi đây ngày mai. ☊ (Lektion 123, Nr. 2404) Treffen wir uns morgen zum Essen? ☊ Ngày mai chúng ta đi ăn cùng nhau không? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2405) Ich möchte Sie gerne zum Essen einladen. ☊ Tôi rất muốn mời anh / chị / ông / bà/ngài cùng đi ăn. ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2411) Darf ich Sie einladen? ☊ Tôi xin phép mời anh / chị / ông / bà/ngài bữa ăn này nhé? ☊ (Lektion 124, Nr. 2459) Wir versuchen Ihnen so schnell als möglich zu helfen. ☊ Chúng tôi cố gắng hỗ trợ quý khách nhanh nhất như có thể. ☊ (Lektion 125, Nr. 2518) Wir haben Ihnen die bestellte Ware am 15.02. zugeschickt. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gửi cho ông / bà / quý vị số hàng hóa được đặt vào ngày 15.02. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2526) Diese Rechnung ist seit 20 Tagen überfällig. ☊ Hóa đơn thanh toán đã quá hạn 20 ngày. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2527) Zahlen Sie bitte umgehend den offenen Rechnungsbetrag. ☊ Xin hãy thanh toán ngay số tiền còn nợ. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2532) Wir fordern Sie auf den Betrag umgehend zu bezahlen. ☊ Chúng tôi yêu cầu ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán ngay số tiền. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2533) Wir bitten Sie die Zahlung in Höhe von 400.- Euro bis spätestens zum 01.03. nachzuholen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị thanh toán số tiền 400 Euro chậm nhất đến ngày 01.03. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2534) Wir bitten Sie den Betrag umgehend zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị chuyển khoản ngay số tiền cho chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2535) Wir bitten höflich darum, den Betrag bis zum 15.05. auf unser Konto zu überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi đề nghị ông / bà / quý vị hãy chuyển số tiền chậm nhất đến ngày 15.05. vào tài khoản của chúng tôi. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2536) Wir erwarten Ihre Zahlung innerhalb von 10 Tagen. ☊ Chúng tôi chờ đợi sự thanh toán của ông / bà / quý vị trong vòng 10 ngày tới. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2540) 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) Wir werden den Betrag sofort überweisen. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ chuyển khoản số tiền ngay. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2548) Wir werden bei unserer Bank nachfragen, was passiert ist. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng của chúng tôi chuyện gì đã xảy ra. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2551) Ich werde bei unserer Bank nachfragen, warum sich die Zahlung verzögert. ☊ Tôi sẽ hỏi lại ngân hàng, tại sao quá trình thanh toán bị chậm. ☊ (Lektion 126, Nr. 2552) 10
My sister's a nurse. ☊ Em gái tôi làm y tá. ☊ 109
She's my sister. ☊ Chị ấy là chị gái tôi. ☊ 116
Is the post o ce near here? ☊ Bưu điện có gần đây không? ☊ 224
Yes, see you tomorrow. ☊ Ừ, hẹn mai gặp lại cậu. ☊ 262
My brother works in a bank. ☊ Em trai tôi làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊ 266
Mike has lunch at home every day. ☊ Mike ăn trưa ở nhà hàng ngày. ☊ 294
Banks usually open at nine (9:00) in the morning. ☊ Ngân hàng thường mở cửa lúc chín giờ sáng. ☊ 297
My job is very interesting. I meet a lot of people. ☊ Công việc của tôi rất thú vị. Tôi được gặp nhiều người. ☊ 343
You don't do the same thing every day. ☊ Không phải ngày nào cậu cũng làm cùng một việc. ☊ 356
She likes to ride her bicycle every day. ☊ Cô ấy thích đạp xe đạp hàng ngày. ☊ 359
I get the news every day, but sometimes I don't read it. ☊ Tôi nhận được tin tức hàng ngày nhưng thỉnh thoảng tôi không đọc. ☊ 365
He lives near us, but we don't see him very often. ☊ Anh ấy sống gần chúng tôi nhưng chúng tôi không gặp anh ấy thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 375
Do your friends live near here? ☊ Cậu có sống ở gần đây không? ☊ 388
Does your sister live in Canada? ☊ Em gái cậu có sống ở Canada không? ☊ 391
You live near here. How about Fred? Does he live near here? ☊ Cậu sống ở gần đây. Còn Fred thì sao? Anh ấy có sống ở gần đây không? ☊ 394
I do yoga every morning. How about you? Do you do yoga every morning? ☊ Tôi sáng nào cũng tập yoga. Còn cậu thì sao? Cậu có tập yoga mỗi sáng không? ☊ 395
Yaqin often travels on business. How about Gary? Does he often travel on business? ☊ Nhã Cầm thường đi công tác. Còn Gary thì sao? Anh ấy có hay đi công tác không? ☊ 430
Why are you under the table? What are you doing? ☊ Tai sao cậu ở dưới gầm bàn? Cậu đang làm gì thế? ☊ 431
I work every day from nine (9:00) to ve-thirty (5:30). ☊ Tôi ngày nào cũng làm việc từ chín giờ đến năm rưỡi. ☊ 440
Do you remember that day? ☊ Cậu có nhớ ngày hôm đó không? ☊ 477
What time does your father nish work every day? ☊ Bố cậu hết làm việc lúc mấy giờ hàng ngày? ☊ 483
Ganesh has two (2) sisters. > Ganesh's got two (2) sisters. ☊ Ganesh có hai người anh/chị/em. ☊ 490
garage. ☊ Nó là một ngôi nhà đẹp nhưng nó không có garage. Nó không có garage. ☊ 504
☊ Hỏi xem anh ấy có anh chị em nào không. - Có, anh ấy có một anh trai và hai em gái. ☊ 551
Was Paul at work yesterday? — Yes, he was. ☊ Paul có đi làm ngày hôm qua không? - Không. ☊ 563
Yesterday was a holiday, so the banks were closed. They're open today. ☊ Hôm qua là ngày lễ nên ngân hàng đóng cửa, Hôm nay họ mở cửa. ☊ 575
thousand one (2001). ☊ Terry làm việc trong ngân hàng từ năm 1995 đến năm 2001. ☊ 581
We did a lot of work yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã làm rất nhiều việc ngày hôm qua. ☊ 588
It's a nice day today, but yesterday it rained all day. ☊ Trời hôm nay đẹp nhưng hôm qua trời mưa cả ngày. ☊ 600
When she got there, she parked the car, walked to the terminal, and checked in. ☊ Khi cô ấy đến đấy, cô ấy gửi xe, đi bộ vào nhà gare và làm thủ tục đăng kí. ☊ 606
Zoe meets her friends every night. > She met them last night. ☊ Zoe đi gặp bạn bè mỗi tối. Cô ấy có đi gặp họ tối qua. ☊ 607
I usually buy two (2) newspapers every day. > Yesterday I bought two (2) newspapers. ☊ Tôi thường mua hai tờ báo hàng ngày. Hôm qua tôi có mua hai tờ báo. ☊ 609
I eat an orange every day. > Yesterday I ate an orange. ☊ Tôi ăn một quả cam mỗi ngày. Hôm qua tôi có ăn một quả cam. ☊ 614
I didn't watch TV yesterday. ☊ Tôi không xem vô tuyến ngày hôm qua. ☊ 664
a pair of pants. ☊ Giovanni đã mua vài bộ quần áo mới ngày hôm qua: hai cái áo chemise và một cái quần. ☊ 685
Dennis was at the station waiting for a train. ☊ Dennis ở nhà gare đợi tàu hoả. ☊ 720
I saw them this morning. They were waiting at the bus stop. ☊ Tôi đã gặp họ sáng nay. Họ đang đợi ở bến xe bus. ☊ 721
She fell asleep while reading. ☊ Cô ấy đã ngủ gật khi đang đọc sách. ☊ 722
Khalid broke his arm last week. ☊ Khalid đã bị gãy tay tuần trước. ☊ 724
He fell o the ladder. ☊ Anh ấy đã bị ngã thang. ☊ 725
The train arrived at the station, and she got o . ☊ Tàu hoả đến gare và cô ấy xuống. ☊ 726
Two friends of hers were waiting to meet her. ☊ Hai người bạn của cô ấy đang đợi gặp cô ấy ☊ 727
Yesterday she was walking down the street when she met Albert. ☊ Hôm qua khi cô ấy đang bước chân xuống phố thì cô ấy gặp Albert. ☊ 728
He was going to the station to catch a train, and he was carrying a bag. ☊ Anh ấy đang đi đến nhà gare để bắt tàu và anh ấy đang mang một cái túi. ☊ 730
Was Lara busy when you went to see her? ☊ Lara có bận lúc cậu đến gặp cô ấy không? ☊ 751
I used to read a lot of books, but I don't read much these days. ☊ Tôi từng đọc rất nhiều sách, nhưng tôi ngày nay không còn đọc nhiều nữa. ☊ 752
Emilia has short hair now, but it used to be very long. ☊ Emilia bây giờ đang để tóc ngắn,nhưng nó đã từng rất dài. ☊ 768
Do you go to work by car? — Sometimes, but most days I go by subway. ☊ Cậu có đi làm bằng xe hơi không? - Thỉnh thoảng, nhưng hầu hết là tôi đi tàu điện ngầm. ☊ 771
years ago. ☊ Chúng tôi từng sống gần sân bay, nhưng chúng tôi đã chuyển đến trung tâm vài năm trước. ☊ 782
My sister's never traveled by plane. ☊ Em gái tôi chưa đi máy bay bao giờ. ☊ 784
Who is that man? — I don't know, I've never seen him before. ☊ Ông kia là ai thế? - Tôi không biết, tôi chưa gặp ông ấy bao giờ. ☊ 793
Have you ever broken your leg? — Yes, once. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy chân bao giờ chưa? - Rồi, một lần. ☊ 807
She's met a lot of interesting people. ☊ Cô ấy đã gặp được nhiều người thú vị. ☊ 810
Does she know Claude? — No, she's never met him. ☊ Cô ấy có biết Claude không? - Không, cô ấy chưa bao giờ gặp ☊ 814
I've traveled by plane, bus, and train. Someday, I want to take a trip by boat. ☊ Tôi từng đi máy bay, xe bus và tàu hoả. Một ngày nào đó tôi muốn đi du lịch bằng thuyền. ☊ 819
She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở đó được ba ngày. ☊ 832
It's raining. It's been raining all day. ☊ Trời đang mưa. Trời đã mưa được cả ngày. ☊ 834
Severo's sick. He's been sick for the last few days. ☊ Severo bị ốm. Anh ấy đã ốm được mấy ngày hôm nay. ☊ 836
Florentine works in a bank. She's worked in a bank for ve (5) years. ☊ Florentine làm việc trong ngân hàng, Cô ấy đã làm việc trong ngân hàng được năm năm. ☊ 854
(3) days. ☊ Maalik hiện đang ở ngay Seattle. Anh ấy đã ở đó ba hôm vừa qua. ☊ 868
She arrived in Brazil three (3) days ago. ☊ Cô ấy đến Brazil ba ngày trước. ☊ 870
She's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Cô ấy đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊ 877
When was the last time you ate? — Three hours ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ăn là lúc nào? - Ba tiếng trước. ☊ 878
When was the last time you were sick? — Five months ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ốm là lúc nào? - Năm tháng trước. ☊ 879
week. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi xem lm là lúc nào? - Mới tuần trước. ☊ 880
When was the last time you were in a car? — Just this morning. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu ngồi xe hơi lúc nào? - Mới sáng nay. ☊ 881
When was the last time you went on vacation? — A year ago. ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi nghỉ là lúc nào? - Một năm trước. ☊ 888
Natalie's been in Brazil for three (3) days. ☊ Natalie đã ở Brazil được ba ngày. ☊ 893
Hitomi has studied medicine at the university for three (3) years. ☊ Hitomi đã học ngành dược ở trường đại học được ba năm. ☊ 900
present. > I don't have a present for her yet. ☊ Ngày mai là sinh nhật Rashmi, mà tôi chưa mua quà cho cô ấy. Tôi chưa có quà cho cô ấy. ☊ 902
Have you met my brother, or should I introduce you? ☊ Cậu gặp anh trai tôi chưa, hay là để tôi giới thiệu với cậu? ☊ 910
We bought a new car yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã mua một chiếc xe hơi mới ngày hôm qua. ☊ She's broken her arm.'> 915 She's broken her arm.'>
Sabine's not coming to the party. She broke her arm. > She's broken her arm. She's broken her arm.'> ☊ Sabine sẽ không đến bữa tiệc. Cô ấy bị gãy tay. > Cô ấy đã bị gãy tay. ☊ 931
This is Yvonne. — Yes, we've already met. ☊ Đây là Yvonne. - Vâng, chúng tôi đã gặp nhau rồi. ☊ 952
I've just spoken to your sister. ☊ Tôi vừa mới nói chuyện với em gái cậu. ☊ 957
Your friend has some new neighbors. Ask him if he has met his new neighbors. ☊ Bạn của cậu có vài người hàng xóm mới. Hỏi anh ấy xem anh ấy đã gặp hàng xóm mới của mình chưa. ☊ 979
I wore my new suit yesterday. ☊ Tôi đã mặc bộ complet mới ngày hôm qua. ☊ 980
Have you seen Veda? > Did you see Veda yesterday? ☊ Cậu đã thấy Veda chưa? Cậu có gặp Veda hôm qua không? ☊ 989
Have you ever met a famous person? ☊ Cậu đã bao giờ gặp người nổi tiếng chưa? ☊ 999
What does your girlfriend do? ☊ Bạn gái cậu làm nghề gì? ☊ 1006
Do you know Jianhong's sister? ☊ Cậu có biết em gái của Giản Hồng không? ☊ 1007
I've seher a few times, but I've never spokto her. ☊ Tôi từng gặp cô ấy mấy lần nhưng tôi chưa nói chuyện với cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1009
I met her at a party last week. She's very nice. ☊ Tôi đã gặp cô ấy buổi tiệc tuần trước. Cô ấy rất được. ☊ 1010
Somebody cleans the o ce every day. > The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Có người lau dọn văn phòng hàng ngày. Văn phòng được lau dọn hàng ngày. ☊ 1025
I was bittby dog a few days ago. ☊ Tôi bị chó cắn mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1027
Are these rooms cleaned every day? ☊ Phòng này có được lau dọn hàng ngày không? ☊ 1034
My phone was stola few days ago. ☊ Điện thoại của tôi bị trộm mấy ngày trước. ☊ 1042
A garage is a place where cars are repaired. ☊ Garage là nơi xe hơi được sửa. ☊ 1054
My car was stollast week, but the next day it was found by the police. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi bị trộm tuần trước, nhưng ngày hôm sau nó đã được cảnh sát tìm thấy. ☊ 1061
My car is at the garage. It's being repaired. ☊ Xe hơi của tôi ở trong garage. Nó đang được sửa. ☊ 1064
The o ce is cleaned every day. ☊ Văn phòng ngày nào cũng được lau dọn. ☊ 1071
The room was cleaned yesterday. ☊ Căn phòng được dọn ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1086
I can't use my o ce right now. It's being painted. ☊ Tôi không thể dùng văn phòng ngay bây giờ được. Nó đang được sơn. ☊ 1093
My sunglasses were stolat the beach yesterday. ☊ Chiếc kính râm của tôi bị ăn cắp ở bãi biển ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1102
These o ces aren't cleaned every day. ☊ Mấy văn phòng này không được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊ 1110
Gabriele doesn't go out very often. ☊ Gabriele không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. ☊ 1119
Does Xenia live near you? ☊ Xenia có sống gần chỗ cậu không? ☊ 1149
This town is always clean. The streets get cleaned every day. ☊ Thị trấn này luôn sạch sẽ. Đường phố ngày nào cũng được dọn dẹp. ☊ 1158
Kasumi isn't at home. She's gone away for a few days. ☊ Kasumi không có nhà. Cô ấy đi vắng vài ngày. ☊ 1164
Henrik studied engineering in college. ☊ Henrik học ngành kĩ thuật ở đại học. ☊ 1167
every day. ☊ Những căn phòng này được dọn dẹp hàng ngày. ☊ 1177
We saw a really good movie yesterday. ☊ Chúng tôi đã xem một bộ lm thực sự hay ngày hôm qua. ☊ 1186
Yesterday I fell and hurt my leg. ☊ Hôm qua tôi bị ngã và bị đau chân. ☊ 1190
I know Masaru, but I've never met his wife. ☊ Tôi biết Masaru nhưng tôi chưa bao giờ gặp vợ anh ấy. ☊ 1200
Pavel's playing tennis tomorrow. ☊ Pavel sẽ chơi quần vợt ngày mai. ☊ 1204
Are you meeting your friends tonight? ☊ Cậu có đi gặp bạn cậu tối nay không? ☊ 1212
I'm going to a concert tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi xem hoà nhạc ngày mai. ☊ 1216
Julius is playing tennis on Saturday. ☊ Julius sẽ chơi quần vợt vào ngày Thứ bảy. ☊ 1218
Camila's meeting with Valerio. ☊ Camila sẽ có buổi gặp mặt với Valerio. ☊ 1230
We're meeting at Raj's house at eight o'clock (8:00). ☊ Chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau ở nhà Raj lúc tám giờ. ☊ 1231
How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi? ☊ Cậu định về nhà bằng cách nào sau bữa tiệc ngày mai? Đi taxi à? ☊ 1237
I'm going to buy some books tomorrow. ☊ Ngày mai tôi định đi mua ít sách. ☊ 1255
Aliyah goes to work every day. She's always there from eight thirty (8:30) until four thirty (4:30). ☊ Aliyah ngày nào cũng đi làm. Cô ấy luôn ở đấy từ tám rưỡi đến bốn rưỡi. ☊ 1258
At elev[o'clock] (11:00) tomorrow, she'll be at work. ☊ Lúc mười một giờ ngày mai, Aliyah đang làm việc. ☊ 1259
in Dubai. Next week she'll be in Singapore. ☊ Yuko đi rất nhiều. Hôm nay cô ấy ở Frankfurt. Mai cô ấy ở Dubai. Tuần sau cô ấy ở Singapore. ☊ 1264
I won't be here tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ không ở nhà ngày mai. ☊ 1277
Right now she's in Buenos Aires. ☊ Ngay bây giờ cô ấy đang ở Buenos Aires. ☊ I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> 1295 I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'>
I won't be here tomorrow. > I don't think I'll be here tomorrow. I don't think I'll be here tomorrow.'> ☊ Mai tôi sẽ không ở đây. Tôi nghĩ là tôi sẽ không ở đây ngày mai. ☊ 1304
Farid can't meet us on Saturday. He's working. ☊ Farid không thể gặp chúng tôi Chủ nhật này. Anh ấy còn làm việc. ☊ 1326
Did you call Gamila? — Oh no, I forgot. I'll call her now. ☊ Cậu có gọi cho Gamila không? - Ồ chưa, tôi quên mất. Tôi sẽ gọi cô ấy bây giờ đây. ☊ 1351
Buy a lottery ticket. You might be lucky. ☊ Mua một vé xổ số đi. Có khi cậu gặp may đấy. ☊ I might see you tomorrow.'> 1363 I might see you tomorrow.'>
It's possible that I'll see you tomorrow. > I might see you tomorrow. I might see you tomorrow.'> ☊ Có khả năng là mai tôi sẽ đi gặp cậu. Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. ☊ 1371
Whwill you see Pablo again? — I'm not sure. I might see him this summer. ☊ Bao giờ cậu sẽ gặp lại Pablo? - Tôi không rõ. Có thể tôi sẽ gặp anh ấy mùa hè này. ☊ 1407
Olga got the job because she can speak ve (5) languages. ☊ Olga đã có việc làm vì cô ấy nói được năm thứ tiếng. ☊ 1414
near you. ☊ Bạn tôi có cùng mã bưu điện với cậu. Họ chắc chắn là sống gần cậu. ☊ 1418
The Silvas are always home on Fridays. They must not work then. ☊ Nhà Silvas luôn ở nhà ngày Thứ sáu. Họ hẳn là không đi làm hôm đó. ☊ 1426
hungry. ☊ Bây giờ là buổi tối và cậu chưa ăn gì cả ngày. Cậu hẳn là đang đói. ☊ 1431
blue. ☊ Reneta ngày nào cũng mặc cái gì đó màu xanh lam. Cô ấy hẳn là thích màu xanh lam lắm. ☊ 1433
Mrs. Chbought three (3) liters of milk at the store. Her childrdrink a lot of milk. ☊ Bà Trần đã mua ba gallon sữa ở cửa hàng. Bọn trẻ nhà bà ấy uống rất nhiều sữa. ☊ 1434
I know Ms. Thompson has a job, but she's always home during the day. She must work at night. ☊ Tôi biết cô Thompson có việc làm nhưng cô ấy luôn ở nhà suốt ban ngày. Cô ấy hẳn là đi làm đêm. ☊ 1436
Omar is very thin. He must not eat very much. ☊ Omar rất gầy. Anh ấy hẳn là ăn không nhiều lắm. ☊ 1437
very early. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp hàng xóm vào buổi sáng. Anh ấy hẳn là rời nhà đi làm rất sớm. ☊ 1439
many clothes. ☊ Ludwig ngày nào cũng mặc cùng một bộ quần áo. Anh ấy hẳn là không có nhiều quần áo. ☊ 1460
You watch TV all the time. You shouldn't watch TV so much. ☊ Cậu suốt ngày xem vô tuyến. Cậu không nên xem vô tuyến nhiều thế. ☊ 1510
Layla is studying literature. She has to read a lot of books. ☊ Layla đang học ngành văn học. Cô ấy phải đọc nhiều sách. ☊ 1515
It's late. I have to go now. I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ Bây giờ đã muộn. Tôi phải đi đây. Ngay mai tôi sẽ gặp lại cậu. ☊ 1516
This train doesn't go all the way downtown. You have to change at the next station. ☊ Con tàu này không bao giờ chạy lên trung tâm. Cậu phải đổi tàu ở gare tiếp theo. ☊ 1532
I have to drive fty (50) miles to work every day. > I have to drive eighty (80) kilometers to work every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải lái xe năm mươi dặm đi làm. ☊ 1533
I have to take the subway to class every day. ☊ Ngày nào tôi cũng phải bắt tàu điện ngầm đi học. ☊ 1554
too. ☊ Tôi muốn đi chơi quần vợt ngày mai. Có thể Văn Kiệt cũng sẽ chơi. ☊ 1573
I'd like to go now, but Gary would rather wait until later. ☊ Tôi muốn đi bây giờ nhưng Gary thích đợi lát nữa hơn. ☊ 1589
I'd rather be at home right now than here. ☊ Ngay bây giờ tôi muốn ở nhà hơn là ở đây. ☊ 1621
Be careful! Don't fall! ☊ Cẩn thận! Khéo ngã! ☊ 1630
Let's not have sh for dinner tonight. Let's have chicken. ☊ Tối nay chúng ta đừng ăn cá nữa. Chúng ta ăn gà đi. ☊ 1647
There are sev(7) days in a week. ☊ Có bảy ngày trong một tuần. ☊ 1651
there isn't. ☊ Xin hỏi có khách sạn nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1655
there aren't. ☊ Có nhà hàng nào gần đây không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1665
block. ☊ Xin hỏi có ngân hàng nào gần đây không? - Có, ở cuối dãy nhà. ☊ 1666
There are ve (5) people in my family: my parents, my two (2) sisters, and me. ☊ Có năm ngươi trong người trong gia đình tôi: bối mẹ tôi, hai em gái tôi và tôi. ☊ 1674
There are thirty (30) days in September. ☊ Có ba mươi ngày trong tháng chín. ☊ 1698
I'm going out of town tomorrow. I'm packing my things today because there won't be time tomorrow. ☊ Tôi sẽ đi ra khỏi thị trấn ngày mai. Tôi đóng gói đồ đạc hôm nay vì ngày mai sẽ không có thời gian. ☊ 1702
There was a clock on the wall near the window. ☊ Từng có một cái đồng hồ trên tường gần cửa sổ. ☊ 1705
There was an armchair in the corner near the door. ☊ Từng có một cái ghế tay vịn ở góc nhà gần cái cửa. ☊ 1715
There are twenty-four (24) hours in a day. ☊ Có hai mươi từ giờ trong một ngày. ☊ 1718
Why are the police outside the bank? — There was a robbery. ☊ Tại sao cảnh sát lại ở bên ngoài ngân hàng? - Đã có một vụ cướp. ☊ 1720
Whyou arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody at the airport to meet you. ☊ Ngày mai khi cậu đến, sẽ có người ở sân bay gặp cậu. ☊ 1733
How far is it from here to the train station? ☊ Đường từ đây đến nhà gare bao xa? ☊ 1744
It's a long way from here to the nearest gas station. ☊ Từ đây đến nhà gare gần nhất là một con đường dài. ☊ 1746
Hello, Junko. It's nice to see you again. How are you? ☊ Chào Junko. Rất vui được gặp lại cậu. Cậu khoẻ không? ☊ 1758
My sister has sethe movie, but I haven't. ☊ Em gái tôi đã xem lm này rồi nhưng tôi thì chưa. ☊ 1761
won't. ☊ Ganesh có ở đây ngày mai không? - Có. Không. ☊ 1774
My sister can play the piano, but I can't. ☊ Em gái tôi biết chơi dương cầm nhưng tôi không biết. ☊ 1789
I like sports, but my sister doesn't. ☊ Tôi thích thể thao nhưng em gái tôi không thích. ☊ 1811
Have you ever brokyour arm? — Yes, I have. ☊ Cậu đã bị gãy tay bao giờ chưa? - Tôi bị rồi. ☊ 1833
You haven't met my mother, have you? — No, I haven't. ☊ Cậu chưa gặp mẹ cậu đúng không? - Đúng, tôi chưa. ☊ 1836
I work in a bank. — You do? I work in a bank, too. ☊ Tôi làm việc trong ngân hàng, - Vậy à? Tôi cũng làm việc ở ngân hàng. ☊ 1849
I saw Khalid last week. — You did? How is he? ☊ Tuần trước tôi gặp Khalid. - Thế à? Anh ấy thế nào? ☊ 1863
You don't know Larisa's sister, do you? — No, I've never met her. ☊ Cậu không biết em gái của Larisa phải không? - Không, tôi chưa gặp cô ấy bao giờ. ☊ 1866
Charlotte lives near you, doesn't she? — Yes, just a few blocks away. ☊ Charlotte sống gần chỗ cậu phải không? - Phải, chỉ cách có mấy dãy nhà. ☊ 1868
Diane works very hard. It's said that she works sixte(16) hours a day. ☊ Diane làm việc rất vất vả. Nghe nói cô ấy làm mười sáu tiếng một ngày. ☊ 1878
I'd better hurry. I'm supposed to meet Maksim in t(10) minutes. ☊ Tôi cần phải nhanh. Tôi phải gặp Maksim trong vòng mười phút nữa. ☊ 1883
I think you should get your hair cut really short. ☊ Tôi nghĩ cậu nên để tóc thật ngắn vào. ☊ 1891
Hubert was in a ght last night. He got his nose broken. ☊ Tuần trước Hubert đánh nhau, Anh ấy bị gãy mũi. ☊ 1892
call me whshe got back. ☊ Olivia đã nói cô ấy sẽ đi vắng vài ngày và sẽ gọi cho tôi khi nào cô ấy về. ☊ 1902
The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days. ☊ Bác sĩ bảo tôi ở trên giường một vài ngày. ☊ 1915
Haven't we met somewhere before? ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp nhau ở đâu chưa? ☊ 1919
We won't see Miriam tonight. — Why not? Isn't she coming? ☊ Tối nay chúng ta sẽ không gặp Miriam. - Tại sao không? Cô ấy không đến à? ☊ 1949
You notice your friend's hair is much shorter than last time. You say, "You had your hair cut, didn't you?" ☊ Bạn để ý thấy tóc của bạn của bạn ngắn hơn lần gặp trước. Bạn nói: "Cậu cắt tóc có đúng không?" ☊ 1954
Serge has a car and you need a ride to the station. You ask, "Could you give me a ride to the station?" ☊ Serge có xe hơi và bạn cần chở đến nhà gare. Bạn nói: "Cậu có thể chở tôi đến nhà gare được không?" ☊ 1965
You keep interrupting whI'm talking. ☊ Cậu vẫn tiếp tục cắt ngang khi tôi đang nói chuyện. ☊ 1972
Should we postpone leaving today until tomorrow? — No, we should try leaving as soon as possible. ☊ Chúng ta có nên trì hoãn đi hôm nay sang ngày mai không? - Không, chúng ta nên cố đi càng sớm càng tốt. ☊ 1984
street. ☊ Nikolai giả vờ như không trông thấy tôi khi anh ấy đi ngang qua tôi trên đường. ☊ 1993
I was really astonished. I didn't know what to say. ☊ Tôi đã thực sự kinh ngạc. Tôi đã không biết phải nói gì. ☊ 2019
EN He could remember driving along the road just before the accident, but he couldn't remember the accident itself. ☊ Anh ấy nhớ được lúc lái xe trên đường ngay trước khi có tai nạn nhưng anh ấy không thể nhớ được chính lúc tai nạn. ☊ 2027
Don't bother locking the door. I'll be right back. ☊ Đừng mất công khoá cửa làm gì. Tôi sẽ quay lại ngay. ☊ 2032
I tried to keep my eyes open, but I couldn't. ☊ Tôi đã cố gắng mở mắt nhưng tôi không làm được. ☊ 2042
I don't like him, but he has a lot of problems. I can't help feeling sorry for him. ☊ Tôi không thích anh ấy nhưng anh ấy gặp nhiều chuyện quá. Tôi không thể không thấy thương anh ấy. ☊ 2043
She tried to be serious, but she couldn't help laughing. ☊ Cô ấy cố gắng nghiêm túc nhưng cô ấy không nhịn được cười. ☊ 2047
I love meeting people. > I love to meet people. ☊ Tôi thích gặp gỡ mọi người. > Tôi thích thú khi gặp mọi người. ☊ 2053
I enjoy cleaning the kitchen. > I don't mind cleaning the kitchen. ☊ Tôi sẵn lòng dọn bếp. > Tôi không ngại dọn bếp. ☊ 2054
I'd love to meet your family. ☊ Tôi rất muốn gặp gia đình cậu. ☊ 2057
It's too bad we didn't see Hideki when we were in Tokyo. I would have liked to have seen him again. ☊ Chán quá, chúng tôi đã không gặp được Hideki khi chúng tôi ở Tokyo. Tôi cũng muốn gặp lại anh ấy lắm. ☊ 2082
Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow? — Sure, let's do lunch. ☊ Mai cậu có muốn gặp nhau ăn trưa không? - Có, vậy bữa trưa nhé. ☊ 2084
Why don't you go out instead of sitting at home all the time? ☊ Sao cậu không ra ngoài mà cứ ngồi trong nhà cả ngày thế? ☊ 2095
my bike. ☊ Tôi từng ngày nào cũng lái xe đi làm nhưng ngày nay tôi thường đi xe đạp. ☊ 2107
I'm looking foward to meeting her. ☊ Tôi đang mong mỏi được gặp cô ấy. ☊ 2111
What prevented you from coming to see us? ☊ Thứ gì đã cản cậu đến gặp chúng tôi? ☊ 2112
The noise keeps me from falling asleep. ☊ Tiếng ồn giúp tôi không ngủ gật. ☊ 2118
I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi. ☊ Tôi sống cách đây chỉ một quãng ngắn đi bộ nên không cần phải bắt taxi. ☊ 2123
I had no trouble nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi không gặp khó khăn gì trong việc tìm chỗ ở. ☊ 2126
I had trouble nding a place to live. > I had di culty nding a place to live. ☊ Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. > Tôi gặp khó khăn khi tìm chỗ ở. ☊ 2127
He spent hours trying to repair the clock. ☊ Anh ta mất nhiều giờ cố gắng sửa cái đồng hồ. ☊ 2128
I waste a lot of time daydreaming. ☊ Tôi lãng phí nhiều thời gian mơ giữa ban ngày. ☊ 2130
When was the last time you went shopping? ☊ Lần gần đây nhất cậu đi mua sắm là khi nào? ☊ 2131
I have a problem remembering people's names. ☊ Tôi gặp vấn đề khi nhớ tên người ta. ☊ 2132
You won't have any trouble getting a ticket for the game. ☊ Cậu sẽ không gặp rắc rối gì khi lấy vé chơi trò chơi. ☊ 2144
often. ☊ Họ đã chuyển tới thành phố để họ có thể gặp con họ thường xuyên hơn. ☊ 2159
Was Adrian surprised to see you? ☊ Adrian có ngạc nhiên khi gặp cậu không? ☊ 2172
afraid of falling. ☊ Vỉa hè dày băng nên chúng tôi phải đi cẩn thận. Chúng tôi sợ bị ngã. ☊ 2174
bitten. ☊ Tôi sợ hãi khi đi gần con chó vì tôi sợ bị cắn. ☊ 2177
hand, was surprised to hear it. ☊ Tôi hứng thú khi nghe tin Arturo đã thôi việc. - Tôi thì ngược lại, tôi ngạc nhiên khi nghe tin đó. ☊ 2183
from leaving the building. ☊ Chúng tôi không được phép rời khỏi toà nhà. > Chúng tôi bị ngăn không cho ra khỏi toà nhà. ☊ 2188
I saw him fall o his bike. ☊ Tôi đã thấy anh ấy ngã khỏi xe đạp. ☊ 2231
Enjoy your vacation. I hope you have good weather. ☊ Tận hưởng kì nghỉ cảu cậu đi. Tôi hi vọng cậu gặp thời tiết tốt. ☊ 2254
We met a lot of interesting people at the party. ☊ Tôi đã gặp nhiều người trong bữa tiệc. ☊ 2258
We've had wonderful weather this last month. ☊ Chúng ta đã gặp thời tiết tuyệt với tháng vừa qua. ☊ 2261
I have to go to the bank today. — Is there a bank near here? ☊ Hôm nay tôi phải ra ngân hàng. - Có ngân hàng gần đây không? ☊ 2262
I don't like going to the dentist. — My sister's a dentist. ☊ Tôi không thích đi khám nha sĩ. - Em gái tôi là một nha sĩ. ☊ 2263
EN I have to go to the bank, and then I'm going to the post o ce. ☊ Tôi phải ra ngân hàng rồi tôi sẽ ra bưu điện. ☊ 2265
Flora works eight (8) hours a day, six (6) days a week. ☊ Flora làm việc tám tiếng một ngày, sáu ngày một tuần. ☊ 2269
We looked up at all the stars in the sky. ☊ Chúng tôi đã ngước lên ngắm sao trên trời. ☊ 2310
The Philippines is a group of islands near Taiwan. ☊ Philippines là một quần đảo gần Đài Loan. ☊ 2325
Do you think two (2) days is enough time to visit New York? ☊ Cậu có nghĩ hai ngày là đủ để tham quan New York không? ☊ 2337
meeting has been canceled. ☊ Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. > Cuộc họp ngày mai đã bị huỷ. ☊ 2338
The storm last week caused a lot of damage. > Last week's storm caused a lot of damage. ☊ Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. > Cơn bão tuần trước đã gây nhiều thiệt hại. ☊ 2339
Tourism is the main industry in the region. > The region's main industry is tourism. ☊ Du lịch là ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng. > Ngành công nghiệp chính của vùng là du lịch. ☊ 2341
had a minute's rest all day. ☊ Tôi chưa nghỉ được thậm chí một phút cả ngày nay. > Tôi chưa có được một phút nghỉ ngơi cà ngày nay. ☊ 2347
You have to try and concentrate. ☊ Cậu phải cố gắng và tập trung. ☊ 2348
What time should we meet? ☊ Chúng ta nên gặp nhau mấy giờ? ☊ 2352
near one another? ☊ Cậu và Henrik có sống gần nhau không? > Hai cậu có sống gần nhau không? ☊ 2363
We'd never met before, so we introduced ourselves to one another. ☊ Chúng tôi chưa từng gặp nhay trước đó nên chúng tôi đã tự giới thiệu cho nhau, ☊ 2388
I like the place where I live, but it'd be nicer to live by the ocean. ☊ Tôi thích nơi tôi sống nhưng sống ở gần đại dương sẽ tuyệt hơn. ☊ 2389
I was told that there'd be someone to meet me at the airport, but there wasn't. ☊ Tôi đã được bảo là có người gặp tôi ở sân bay nhưng không có ao cả. ☊ 2395
I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. ☊ Tôi xin lỗi vì những rắc rối tôi đã gây ra. ☊ 2396
Anyone who wants to take the exam should tell me by Friday. ☊ Ai muốn thi thì nên bảo tôi trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2418
to win. ☊ Mọi người đã ngạc nhiên là anh ấy thắng. Ít người nghĩ là anh ấy thắng. ☊ 2421
I don't go out very often. I stay home most days. ☊ Tôi không ra ngoài thường xuyên lắm. Tôi ở nhà gần như hàng ngày. ☊ 2425
I was sick yesterday, so I spent most of the day in bed. ☊ Hôm qua tôi ốm nên tôi mất gần như cả ngày nằm trên giường. ☊ 2439
knew. ☊ Tôi đã hỏi hai người về đường đến gare nhưng cả hai đều không biết. ☊ 2455
When we were on vacation, we went to the beach every day. ☊ Hồi chúng tôi đi nghỉ, chúng tôi ngày nào cũng ra bãi biển. ☊ 2457
We don't see each other very often. About every six (6) months. ☊ Chúng tôi không gặp nhau thường xuyên lắm. Khoảng sáu tháng một lần. ☊ 2458
We spent all day at the beach. ☊ Chúng tôi cả ngày ở bãi biển. ☊ 2461
They never go out. They're at home all the time. ☊ Họ chưa ra ngoài bao giờ. Họ suốt ngày ở nhà. ☊ 2473
Anyone who wants to apply for the job must do so by Friday. ☊ Bất kì ai muốn nộp đơn xin việc phải thực hiện trước ngày Thứ sáu. ☊ 2481
The driver who caused the accident was ned ve hundred dollars ($500). > The driver who caused the accident was ned four hundred euros (€400). ☊ Người lái xe gây ra tai nạn đã bị phạt năm trăm dollar. ☊ 2487
I wanted to see a woman. She was away on vacation. > The woman whom I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Tôi muốn gặp một người phụ nữ. Cô ấy đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. > Người phụ nữ mà tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2488
The woman I wanted to see was away on vacation. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đã đi nghỉ nơi khác. ☊ 2512
I met someone whose brother I went to school with. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người mà anh trai người đó từng học cùng tôi. ☊ 2513
EN I met a man who knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông có biết cậu. ☊ 2514
I met a man whose sister knows you. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người đàn ông mà em gái anh ta biết cậu. ☊ 2515
The woman I wanted to see was away on business. ☊ Người phụ nữ tôi muốn gặp đang đi làm xa. ☊ 2519
Do you remember the day we went to the zoo? ☊ Cậu có nhớ cái ngày chúng ta đi vườn thú không? ☊ 2522
I went to see the doctor, who told me to rest for a few days. ☊ Tôi đã đến gặp bác sĩ, người mà bảo tôi nghỉ ngơi vài ngày. ☊ 2526
This morning I met somebody I hadn't seen in ages. ☊ Sáng nay tôi gặp một người tôi lâu lắm rồi không gặp. ☊ 2527
The population of London, which was once the largest city in the world, is now decreasing. ☊ Dân số của London, nơi từng là thành phố lớn nhất thế giới, ngày nay đang giảm xuống. ☊ 2536
Priscilla has two (2) sisters, both of whom were teachers. ☊ Priscilla có hai chị gái mà cả hai đều là giáo viên. ☊ 2539
her. ☊ Di Quyên không có điện thoại gây khó khăn cho việc liên lạc với cô ấy. ☊ 2557
I've been working very hard all day, and now I'm exhausted. ☊ Tôi đã làm việc cật lực cả ngày nay và giờ tôi kiệt sức. ☊ 2559
talking, and he never says anything interesting. ☊ Anh ấy là một trong những người tẻ nhạt nhất mà tôi từng gặp. Anh ấy không bao giờ ngừng nói và anh ấy không bao giờ nói được thứ gì thú vị. ☊ 2560
EN As the movie went on, it became more and more boring. ☊ Khi bộ lm tiếp tục, nó càng ngày cành chán. ☊ 2574
The movie was unnecessarily long. It could have been much shorter. ☊ Bộ lm dài không cần thiết. Nó lẽ ra phải ngắn hơn nhiều. ☊ 2577
You're speaking too quietly, I can hardly hear you. ☊ Cậu nói nhỏ quá, tôi gần như không nghe được cậu nói. ☊ 2578
You've hardly changed! ☊ Cậu bây giờ trông vẫn như cách đây mười lăm năm. Cậu gần như không thay đổi. ☊ 2579
Our new boss is not very popular. Hardly anyone likes her. ☊ Bà chủ mới của chúng ta không được lòng lắm. Gần như chẳng có ai ưa bà ấy. ☊ 2580
It was very crowded in the room. There was hardly anywhere to sit. ☊ Phòng này rất đông. Gần như chẳng có chỗ nào để ngồi. ☊ 2581
anywhere to go for fun. ☊ Tôi ghét thị trấn này. Gần như chẳng có gì để làm và chẳng có nơi nào để chơi. ☊ 2587
I haven't seen her for such a long time. ☊ Tôi đã không gặp cô ấy được một thời gian khá dài. ☊ 2595
farther away? ☊ Cậu đang đứng quá gần máy ảnh. Cậu lùi ra xa một tí được không? ☊ 2618
Gas is twice as expensive as it was a few years ago. ☊ Gas đắt gấp đôi so với mấy năm trước. ☊ 2623
Why does she always come to see me at the worst possible time? ☊ Tại sao cô ấy luôn đến gặp tôi vào những lúc dở nhất có thể? ☊ 2624
He's the most patient person I've ever met. ☊ Anh ấy là người kiên nhẫn nhất mà tôi từng gặp. ☊ 2628
I met a friend of mine on my way home. ☊ Tôi đã gặp một người bạn của tôi trên đường về nhà. ☊ 2629
Walter hardly ever watches TV, and rarely reads newspapers. ☊ Walter gần như không bao giờ xem vô tuyến và hiếm khi đọc báo. ☊ 2631
I'll be there next week, but I probably won't see you. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở đó tuần sau nhưng có thể tôi sẽ không gặp cậu. ☊ 2636
Have you gone to the bank yet? > Not yet. ☊ Cậu đã đến ngân hàng chưa? - Chưa. ☊ 2650
tomorrow, I'm sure we'll see each other before the weekend. ☊ Tôi có thể sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai. Nhưng cho dù tôi không gặp cậu ngày mai, tôi chắc chắn là chúng ta sẽ gặp nhau trước cuối tuần. ☊ 2652
We're going to the beach tomorrow, even if it's raining. ☊ Chúng tôi sẽ ra bãi biển ngày mai, thậm chí nếu trời mưa. ☊ 2667
I'll see you tomorrow unless I have to work late. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu ngày mai nếu tôi không phải làm muộn. ☊ 2672
We met Yuko as we were leaving the hotel. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp Yuko khi chúng tôi đang rời khách sạn. ☊ 2691
watching the movie. ☊ Tôi đã ngủ gật khi xem bộ lm. > Tôi đã ngủ gật khi tôi đang xem lm. ☊ 2692
We met some really nice people during our vacation. ☊ Chúng tôi đã gặp những người thực sự rất tốt trong suốt kì nghỉ. ☊ 2694
It rained for three (3) days without stopping. ☊ Trời mưa suốt ba ngày không nghỉ. ☊ 2696
there. ☊ Tôi sẽ ở London tuần tới, hi vọng sẽ gặp John khi tôi ở đó. ☊ 2702
It's too late to go to the bank now. By the time we get there, it'll be closed. ☊ Bây giờ quá muộn để đi ngân hàng. Đến khi chúng ta tới đó thì nó sẽ không mở cửa. ☊ 2705
I'll see you AT noon, ON Wednesday, ON the twenty- fth, IN December. ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi trưa, Thứ tư, ngày hai mươi lăm tháng mười hai. ☊ 2706
I'll see you IN the morning, ON May thirty- rst (31st), twenty-fourteen (2014). ☊ Tôi sẽ gặp cậu vào buổi sáng, ngày ba mươi mốt tháng năm năm hai nghìn không trăm mười bốn. ☊ 2725
They drive on the left in Britain, Japan, and Singapore. ☊ Người ta lái xe bên trái đường ở Anh, Nhật Bản và Singapore. ☊ 2738
them there. ☊ Bố mẹ tôi đang ở vườn thú. Cô của tôi đang đến vườn thú để gặp họ. ☊ 2739
Sir, I'm in a hurry to catch my ight ON time. When will we arrive AT the airport? ☊ Thưa ngài, tôi đang vội để bắt chuyến bay cho đúng giờ. Khi nào chúng ta sẽ tới sân bay? ☊ 2753
I've never met the woman IN charge OF marketing, but I've spoken to her ON the phone a few times. ☊ Tôi chưa bao giờ gặp người phụ nữ chịu trách nhiệm marketing nhưng tôi đã nói chuyện với cô ấy qua điện thoại vài lần. ☊ 2759
He bumped INTO me ON accident. ☊ Anh ấy đã tình cờ bắt gặp tôi. ☊ 2764
Olga's father is an oil tycoon, and goes to work BY helicopter and BY plane. ☊ Bố của Olga là một ông trùm dầu mỏ và ông thường đi làm bằng trực thăng và máy bay. ☊ 2785
I was very surprised BY her reaction TO my simple suggestion. ☊ Tôi rất ngạc nhiên với phản ứng của cô ấy trước gợi ý đơn giản của tôi. ☊ 2803
Everybody was shocked by the news on September eleventh (11th), two thousand one (2001). ☊ Mọi người đều choáng vì tin ngày mười một tháng chín năm hai nghìn không trăm linh một. ☊ 2820
EN I wasn't conscious during the operation. The doctors had given me anesthesia. ☊ Tôi bất tỉnh suốt cuộc phẫu thuật. Các bác sĩ đã gây mê tôi. ☊ 2824
I'm tired of eating the same food every day. Let's try something di erent. ☊ Tôi mệt vì ngày nào cũng ăn cùng một món. Hãy thử kiếm cái khác xem sao. ☊ 2832
The police are still trying to determine who was responsible for the murders. ☊ Cảnh sát vẫn đang cố gắng xác định ai chịu trách nhiệm cho các vụ giết người. ☊ 2861
her to see a doctor as soon as possible. ☊ Samiya kêu ca về cơn đau dạ dày của cô ấy nên chúng tôi khuyên cô ấy đi khám ngay khi có thể. ☊ 2867
him. ☊ Bố mẹ anh ấy không đồng ý với những gì anh ấy làm nhưng họ không thể ngăn anh ta được. ☊ 2880
Don't blame your behavior on your sister. You owe her an apology. ☊ Đừng đổ lỗi cư xử của cậu lên em gái cậu. > Cậu nợ cô ấy một lời xin lỗi. ☊ 2886
EN I think the increase in suicides recently is to be blamed on the economy. ☊ Tôi nghĩ sự gia tăng số vụ tự sát gần đây là lỗi tại kinh tế. ☊ 2893
We held a party to congratulate my sister on being admitted to law school. ☊ Chúng tôi đã tổ chức một bữa tiệc chúc mừng em gái tôi vì được nhận vào trường luật. ☊ 2903
Karim is a lawyer who specializes in company law. ☊ Karim là một luật sư chuyên ngành luật công ti. ☊ 2906
Megan and I ran into each other on the subway on Monday. ☊ Megan và tôi đã bắt gặp nhau trên tàu điện ngầm hôm Thứ hai. ☊ 2910
A truck collided with a bus on the highway this morning, causing a ve-car pile-up. ☊ Một chiếc xe tải đâm vào một chiếc xe bus trên quốc lộ sáng nay gây ra một vụ đâm chồng năm xe. ☊ 2917
every day? ☊ Hàng ngày cậu bỏ ra bao nhiêu thời gian làm bài tập tiếng Anh? ☊ 2925
You can tell Tomoko works out at the gym every day because she looks great. She jogs, takes a yoga class, does aerobics, and lifts weights. ☊ Cậu có thể nói Tomoko ngày nào cũng thực hiện tập thể hình vì cô ấy trông rất tuyệt. Cô ấy đi bộ, học lớp yoga, tập aerobic và cử tạ. ☊ 2932
of them. ☊ Tôi đã phát hết danh thiếp cả ngày nay và giờ tôi hết rồi. ☊ 2942
Mahmud always dozes o in economics class. ☊ Mahmud luôn gà gật trong giờ học kinh tế. ☊ 2943
an arm and a leg! We totally got ripped o ! ☊ Thức ăn bẩn thỉu và dịch vụ không ra gì rồi họ thu của chúng tôi cái giá ngất trời! Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bị ăn chặn. ☊ 2945
Some old houses were torn down to make room for a new housing development. The owners of the houses tried to protest, but it was to no avail. ☊ Một số ngôi nhà cũ bị đập bỏ để lấy chỗ phát triển nhà ở mới. Chủ của những ngôi nhà ấy đã cố gắng biểu tình nhưng không được tích sự gì. ☊ 2948
However, the re ghters had a hard time trying to calm a woman down. Apparently, her cat perished in the re. ☊ Tuy nhiên lính cứu hoả đã gặp khó khăn khi cố gắng giữ bình tĩnh cho một phụ nữ. Có vẻ như con mèo của cô ấy bị chết trong đám cháy. ☊ 2949
Talks between Russia and the United States have broken down. ☊ Đàm phán giữa Nga và Mĩ đã đổ vỡ. ☊ 2951
When Ichirou had just arrived in London, a man came up to him in the street and asked for money, so he gave him a few Japanese yen. ☊ Khi Ichirou vừa mới đến London, một người đàn ông đã tiến đến gần anh ấy trên phố và xin tiền nên anh ấy đã đưa cho ông ta một ít đồng yen Nhật. ☊ 2956
The police accidentally shot and killed a man. They tried to cover up what really happened, but it became a big scandal. ☊ Cảnh sát vô tình bắn chết một người đàn ông. Họ cố gắng che đậy chuyện thực tế xảy ra nhưng nó trở thành một vụ lùm xùm lớn. ☊ 2958
The murder suspect got bad press, but he wasn't the culprit; he was not the man who did it. ☊ Người bị tình nghi giết người đã bị lên án trên báo nhưng anh ấy không phải hung thủ; anh ấy không phải người đã gây ra. ☊ 2973
A friend of mine was attacked and beaten up a few days ago. He's been in the hospital ever since. ☊ Một người bạn của tôi đã bị tấn công và đánh đập vài ngày trước. Anh ấy đã nằm bệnh viện từ đó đến giờ. ☊ 2981
When your language training starts getting tough, it means you're about to make a big breakthrough, so stick with it and don't give up. ☊ Khi quá trình luyện ngôn ngữ của cậu bắt đầu gặp khó, điều đó nghĩa là cậu sắp thực hiện một bước ngoặt lớn nên hãy bám chặt và đừng từ bỏ. ☊ 2988
A man was knocked down by a car when crossing the street and had to be taken to the hospital. ☊ Một người đàn ông đã bị một xe hơi đâm ngã khi qua đường và phải được đưa vào bệnh viện. ☊ 2999
When you cause problems with the wrong people, those problems will come pay you back, or come back to haunt you. ☊ Khi cậu gây rắc rối với không đúng người, những rắc rối đó sẽ quay lại với cậu hoặc quay về ám cậu. ☊ It was pouring with rain so I accepted his offer of a lift. ☊ accept ☊
a fatal accident (= in which sb is killed) ☊ accident ☊
We met by accident at the airport. ☊ by accident ☊
a verdict of accidental death ☊ accidental ☊
The damage couldn't have been caused accidentally. ☊ accidentally ☊
I don't have a bank account. ☊ account ☊
to have an account at/with a bank ☊ account ☊
The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. ☊ account for sth ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
Even a small success gives you a sense of achievement (= a feeling of pride). ☊ achievement ☊
I have recently acquired a taste for olives. ☊ acquire ☊
He walked across the field. ☊ across ☊
Where's the nearest bridge across the river? ☊ across ☊
There's a bank right across the street. ☊ across ☊
the Banking Act 2009 ☊ act ☊
+ adv.: John's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ act ☊
It is vital that we act to stop the destruction of the rainforests. ☊ act ☊
The girl's life was saved because the doctors acted so promptly. ☊ act ☊
Firefighters took action immediately to stop the blaze spreading. ☊ action ☊
The parents were active in campaigning against cuts to the education budget. ☊ active ☊
They took active steps to prevent the spread of the disease. ☊ active ☊
Although he's nearly 80, he is still very active. ☊ active ☊
adequate to do sth: training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry ☊ adequate ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
admire sb for doing sth: I don't agree with her, but I admire her for sticking to her principles. ☊ admire ☊
admit to sth: Don't be afraid to admit to your mistakes. ☊ admit ☊
recent advances in medical science ☊ advance ☊
We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. ☊ advance ☊
Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. ☊ advance ☊
advise (sb) against sth/against doing sth: I would strongly advise against going out on your own. ☊ advise ☊
advise sb to do sth: Police are advising people to stay at home. ☊ advise ☊
affection for sb/sth: Mr Darcy's affection for his sister ☊ affection ☊
afraid of sb/sth: It's all over. There's nothing to be afraid of now. ☊ afraid ☊
afraid to do sth: Don't be afraid to ask if you don't understand. ☊ afraid ☊
The boy wasn't afraid to say what he believed. ☊ afraid ☊
They arrived shortly after 5. ☊ after ☊
Let's meet the day after tomorrow/the week after next. ☊ after ☊
day after day of hot weather ☊ after ☊
Several years after they'd split up they met again by chance in Paris. ☊ after ☊
That was in 1996. Soon after, I heard that he'd died. ☊ after ☊
this/yesterday/tomorrow afternoon ☊ afternoon ☊
Where were you on the afternoon of May 21? ☊ afternoon ☊
Shortly afterwards he met her again. ☊ afterwards ☊
When will I see you again? ☊ again ☊
She spends two hours a day getting to work and back again. ☊ again ☊
Young people of all ages go there to meet. ☊ age ☊
A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market. ☊ aggressive ☊
The letter came a few days ago. ☊ ago ☊
a short/long time ago ☊ ago ☊
They're getting married? It's not that long ago (= it's only a short time ago) that they met! ☊ ago ☊
agree on sth: Can we agree on a date? ☊ agree ☊
agree sth: They met at the agreed time. ☊ agree ☊
He has always aimed high (= tried to achieve a lot). ☊ aim ☊
These measures are aimed at preventing violent crime. ☊ aim ☊
Spicy smells wafted through the air. ☊ air ☊
Music filled the night air. ☊ air ☊
Gatwick Airport ☊ airport ☊
I felt a growing sense of alarm when he did not return that night. ☊ alarm ☊
The food and drink industry has responded to the demand for low- and no-alcohol drinks. ☊ alcohol ☊
I sometimes allow myself the luxury of a cigar. ☊ allow ☊
allow sb/sth + adv./prep.: The prisoners are allowed out of their cells for two hours a day. ☊ allow ☊
You won't be allowed up (= out of bed) for several days. ☊ allow ☊
The story is almost certainly false. ☊ almost ☊
Dinner's almost ready. ☊ almost ☊
He slipped and almost fell. ☊ almost ☊
Their house is almost opposite ours. ☊ almost ☊
There is a vegetarian alternative on the menu every day. ☊ alternative ☊
This painting is very good—Ellie always was very good at art (= so it is not very surprising). ☊ always ☊
amaze sb: Just the size of the place amazed her. ☊ amaze ☊
amaze sb what, how, etc...: It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do for money. ☊ amaze ☊
What amazes me is how long she managed to hide it from us. ☊ amaze ☊
it amazes sb that.../to see, find, learn, etc.: It amazed her that he could be so calm at such a time. ☊ amaze ☊
an amazed silence ☊ amazed ☊
amazed at sb/sth: I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed by sb/sth: We were amazed by his generosity. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed (that)...: I was banging so loudly I'm amazed (that) they didn't hear me. ☊ amazed ☊
amazed how...: She was amazed how little he had changed. ☊ amazed ☊
We were amazed to find that no one was hurt. ☊ amazed ☊
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). ☊ amount to sth ☊
it amuses sb to do sth: It amused him to think that they were probably talking about him at that very moment. ☊ amuse ☊
He tried to analyse his feelings. ☊ analyse ☊
I'll come and see you soon. ☊ and ☊
the growing anger and frustration of young unemployed people ☊ anger ☊
Thousands of angry demonstrators filled the square. ☊ angry ☊
to sprain/break your ankle ☊ ankle ☊
to celebrate your wedding anniversary ☊ anniversary ☊
He swatted a fly that was annoying him. ☊ annoy ☊
an annual income/subscription/budget ☊ annual ☊
I got another of those calls yesterday. ☊ another ☊
We are grateful to all those people who answered our call for help with fund-raising. ☊ answer ☊
anticipate sth: We need someone who can anticipate and respond to changes in the fashion industry. ☊ anticipate ☊
anxious that...: She was anxious that he should meet her father. ☊ anxious ☊
We hope to prevent anything unpleasant from happening. ☊ anything ☊
Anyway, I'd better go now—I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ anyway ☊
She works in a bank. She did when I last saw her, anyway. ☊ anyway ☊
Their birthdays are only three days apart. ☊ apart ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
Three days later a rash appeared. ☊ appear ☊
+ adj.: She didn't appear at all surprised at the news. ☊ appear ☊
I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). ☊ appearance ☊
Judging by appearances can be misleading. ☊ appearance ☊
appoint sb to sth: She has recently been appointed to the committee. ☊ appoint ☊
her recent appointment to the post ☊ appointment ☊
profits approaching 30 million dollars ☊ approach ☊
approach sb for sth/about (doing) sth: She approached the bank for a loan. ☊ approach ☊
Winter is approaching. ☊ approach ☊
The time is fast approaching when we shall have to make a decision. ☊ approach ☊
They felt apprehensive about the approach of war. ☊ approach ☊
Several people nodded in approval. ☊ approval ☊
He gave me an approving nod. ☊ approving ☊
The cost given is only approximate. ☊ approximate ☊
Use these figures as an approximate guide in your calculations. ☊ approximate ☊
approximate sth: The animals were reared in conditions which approximated the wild as closely as possible. ☊ approximate ☊
The meeting is on the fifth of April/April the fifth. ☊ April ☊
The meeting is on April fifth. ☊ April ☊
The big growth area of recent years has been in health clubs. ☊ area ☊
The farm and surrounding area were flooded. ☊ area ☊
The arms will need shortening. ☊ arm ☊
He escaped with only a broken arm. ☊ arm ☊
He walked in with a tall blonde on his arm (= next to him and holding his arm). ☊ arm ☊
arm yourself/sb (with sth): The men armed themselves with sticks and stones. ☊ arm ☊
We were all running around trying to get ready in time. ☊ around ☊
There was more money around in those days. ☊ around ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
She arranged a loan with the bank. ☊ arrange ☊
We met at six, as arranged. ☊ arrange ☊
arrange to do sth: Have you arranged to meet him? ☊ arrange ☊
arrangement with sb (to do sth): You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank. ☊ arrangement ☊
daily arrivals of refugees ☊ arrival ☊
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day. ☊ arrival ☊
to arrive early/late for a meeting ☊ arrive ☊
The wedding day finally arrived. ☊ arrive ☊
In Paris she met a group of young artists: poets, film-makers and painters. ☊ artist ☊
She doesn't play as well as her sister. ☊ as ☊
ashamed of sb: His daughter looked such a mess that he was ashamed of her. ☊ ashamed ☊
ashamed that...: I feel almost ashamed that I've been so lucky. ☊ ashamed ☊
I asked to see the manager. ☊ ask ☊
ask sb if, whether, etc...: She asked her boss whether she could have the day off. ☊ ask ☊
The baby was sound asleep (= sleeping deeply) upstairs. ☊ asleep ☊
The play was directed by Mike Johnson, assisted by Sharon Gale. ☊ assist ☊
He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies. ☊ associate ☊
Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. ☊ associate ☊
The seaside had all sorts of pleasant associations with childhood holidays for me. ☊ association ☊
I met her at the hospital. ☊ at ☊
He's been at the bank longer than anyone else. ☊ at ☊
a smoky/stuffy atmosphere ☊ atmosphere ☊
I wouldn't attach too much weight to these findings. ☊ attach ☊
I've never seen two people so attached to each other. ☊ attached ☊
We've grown very attached to this house. ☊ attached ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
attempt to do sth: Two factories were closed in an attempt to cut costs. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt at sth/at doing sth: The couple made an unsuccessful attempt at a compromise. ☊ attempt ☊
Someone has made an attempt on the President's life. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt to do sth: I will attempt to answer all your questions. ☊ attempt ☊
attempt sth: The prisoners attempted an escape, but failed. ☊ attempt ☊
attempted rape/murder/robbery ☊ attempted ☊
We were shocked by his attempted suicide. ☊ attempted ☊
Small children have a very short attention span. ☊ attention ☊
I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument. ☊ attention ☊
The exhibition has attracted thousands of visitors. ☊ attract ☊
She felt an immediate attraction for him. ☊ attraction ☊
I can't see the attraction of sitting on a beach all day. ☊ attraction ☊
an automatic rifle (= one that continues to fire as long as the trigger is pressed) ☊ automatic ☊
We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes available. ☊ available ☊
avoid doing sth: I've been avoiding getting down to work all day. ☊ avoid ☊
The girls awoke to the sound of rain rattling on the windows. ☊ awake ☊
away from sb/sth: The station is a few minutes' walk away from here. ☊ away ☊
I feel awful about forgetting her birthday. ☊ awful ☊
I feel an awful lot better than I did yesterday. ☊ awful ☊
I'm awfully sorry about that problem the other day. ☊ awfully ☊
Please don't be awkward about letting him come. ☊ awkward ☊
Have I come at an awkward time? ☊ awkward ☊
He tried to dance, but he was too clumsy and awkward. ☊ awkward ☊
She fell awkwardly and broke her ankle. ☊ awkwardly ☊
My sister's expecting a baby = she is pregnant. ☊ baby ☊
a baby boy/girl ☊ baby ☊
I found some old photos at the back of the drawer. ☊ back ☊
She broke her back in a riding accident. ☊ back ☊
When on stage, try not to turn your back on the audience. ☊ turn your back on sb/sth ☊
She woke up briefly and then went back to sleep. ☊ back ☊
We were right back where we started, only this time without any money. ☊ back ☊
In spite of their very different backgrounds, they immediately became friends. ☊ background ☊
I'm having a really bad day. ☊ bad ☊
Too bad every day can't be as good as this. ☊ too bad ☊
She's only trying to help, so don't think badly of her. ☊ badly ☊
to check your bank balance (= to find out how much money there is in your account) ☊ balance ☊
The balance of $500 must be paid within 90 days. ☊ balance ☊
I struggled to keep my balance on my new skates. ☊ balance ☊
She cycled round the corner, lost her balance and fell off. ☊ balance ☊
balance between A and B: Try to keep a balance between work and relaxation. ☊ balance ☊
She tries to balance home life and career. ☊ balance ☊
He jumped in and swam to the opposite bank. ☊ bank ☊
a house on the banks of the River Severn (= on land near the river) ☊ bank ☊
My salary is paid directly into my bank. ☊ bank ☊
I need to go to the bank (= the local office of a bank). ☊ bank ☊
a bank loan ☊ bank ☊
a bank manager ☊ bank ☊
a five-bar gate (= one made with five horizontal bars of wood) ☊ bar ☊
We met at a bar called the Flamingo. ☊ bar ☊
He basically just sits there and does nothing all day. ☊ basically ☊
on a daily/day-to-day/weekly basis ☊ basis ☊
a long soak in a hot bath ☊ bath ☊
the Bay of Bengal ☊ bay ☊
There's a bank down the road. ☊ be ☊
Mary's upstairs. ☊ be ☊
It's strange how she never comes to see us any more. ☊ be ☊
How much is a thousand pounds in euros? ☊ be ☊
I'll be seeing him soon. ☊ be ☊
Their recent wins have proved they're still the ones to beat (= the most difficult team to beat). ☊ beat ☊
to make the bed (= arrange the covers in a tidy way) ☊ bed ☊
He has been confined to bed with flu for the past couple of days. ☊ bed ☊
the day before yesterday ☊ before ☊
Turn left just before (= before you reach) the bank. ☊ before ☊
I think we've met before. ☊ before ☊
begin doing sth: Everyone began talking at once. ☊ begin ☊
They behave differently when you're not around. ☊ behave ☊
His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive. ☊ behaviour ☊
Who's the girl standing behind Jan? ☊ behind ☊
Stay close behind me. ☊ behind ☊
She knew that, whatever she decided, her family was right behind her. ☊ behind ☊
I do believe you're right (= I think sth is true, even though it is surprising). ☊ believe ☊
The temperatures remained below freezing all day. ☊ below ☊
It was good to see her finally reaping the benefits (= enjoying the results) of all her hard work. ☊ benefit ☊
Don't go to any trouble for my benefit! ☊ for sb's benefit ☊
He was bent double with laughter. ☊ bent ☊
It's best if you go now. ☊ best ☊
Painting is best done in daylight. ☊ best ☊
Don't worry about the exam—just do your best. ☊ best ☊
You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the phone will ring. ☊ bet ☊
We're hoping for better weather tomorrow. ☊ better ☊
Her work is getting better and better. ☊ better ☊
There's nothing better than a long soak in a hot bath. ☊ better ☊
We'd better leave now or we'll miss the bus. ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
'I'll give you back the money tomorrow.' 'You'd better!' (= as a threat) ☊ had better/best (do sth) ☊
We fly between Rome and Paris twice daily. ☊ between ☊
The house was near a park but there was a road in between. ☊ between ☊
I see her most weekends but not very often in between. ☊ between ☊
The immediate future is clear, but it's hard to tell what lies beyond. ☊ beyond ☊
bid (against sb): We wanted to buy the chairs but another couple were bidding against us. ☊ bid ☊
You're a big girl now. ☊ big ☊
the telephone/electricity/gas bill ☊ bill ☊
Our immune systems are killing billions of germs right now. ☊ billion ☊
Please state your date and place of birth. ☊ birth ☊
She died shortly after giving birth. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
Mary gave birth to a healthy baby girl. ☊ give birth (to sb/sth) ☊
It's really bitter out today. ☊ bitter ☊
The development was bitterly opposed by the local community. ☊ bitterly ☊
After today's heavy snow, many roads are still blocked. ☊ block ☊
Is she a natural blonde (= Is her hair naturally blonde)? ☊ blonde ☊
He was knocked out by a single blow to the head. ☊ blow ☊
The recent bomb attacks are a serious blow for the peace process. ☊ blow ☊
Try to put the candles out in one blow. ☊ blow ☊
The family of the missing girl has been called in by the police to identify the body. ☊ body ☊
The dog was gnawing at a bone. ☊ bone ☊
in the US, near the Canadian border ☊ border ☊
I'll ask my boss if I can have the day off. ☊ boss ☊
That sprained ankle is still bothering her (= hurting). ☊ bother ☊
Put your clothes in the bottom drawer. ☊ bottom ☊
It's bound to be sunny again tomorrow. ☊ bound ☊
They have two boys and a girl. ☊ boy ☊
the branch of computer science known as 'artificial intelligence' ☊ branch ☊
The bank has branches all over the country. ☊ branch ☊
He felt homesick, but made a brave attempt to appear cheerful. ☊ brave ☊
She fell off a ladder and broke her arm. ☊ break ☊
They've broken off their engagement. ☊ break sth off ☊
They had escaped to America shortly before war broke out in 1939. ☊ break out ☊
She worked all day without a break. ☊ break ☊
a break in my daily routine ☊ break ☊
the first panda to be bred in captivity ☊ breed ☊
The school is built of brick. ☊ brick ☊
a pile of bricks ☊ brick ☊
a brick wall ☊ brick ☊
a brief visit/meeting/conversation ☊ brief ☊
a brief pause/silence ☊ brief ☊
Mozart's life was brief. ☊ brief ☊
a brief description/summary/account ☊ brief ☊
Please be brief (= say what you want to say quickly). ☊ brief ☊
He had spoken to Emma only briefly. ☊ briefly ☊
She met John briefly on Friday night. ☊ briefly ☊
Let me tell you briefly what happened. ☊ briefly ☊
The meeting has been brought forward from 10 May to 3 May. ☊ bring sth forward ☊
a night of broken sleep ☊ broken ☊
a broken leg/arm ☊ broken ☊
He was like a brother to me (= very close). ☊ brother ☊
a monthly/an annual/a family budget ☊ budget ☊
the education/defence budget (= the amount of money that can be spent on this) ☊ budget ☊
an advertising budget of $2 million ☊ budget ☊
a big-budget movie ☊ budget ☊
We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend). ☊ budget ☊
The work was finished on time and within budget (= did not cost more money than was planned). ☊ budget ☊
They went over budget (= spent too much money). ☊ budget ☊
budget cuts ☊ budget ☊
Robins build nests almost anywhere. ☊ build ☊
apartment blocks built in brick and concrete ☊ build ☊
The smell of burning rubber filled the air. ☊ burn ☊
The river burst its banks and flooded nearby towns. ☊ burst ☊
He was buried in Highgate Cemetery. ☊ bury ☊
A regular bus service connects the train station with the town centre. ☊ bus ☊
She works in the computer business. ☊ business ☊
They were both in the same line of business. ☊ business ☊
Have you had a busy day ? ☊ busy ☊
We had a busy weekend lined up. ☊ busy ☊
By the end of the day we were tired but happy. ☊ but ☊
Stop trying to butter me up! ☊ butter sb up ☊
He's always trying to butter up the boss. ☊ butter sb up ☊
They met by chance. ☊ by ☊
I'll have it done by tomorrow. ☊ by ☊
He walked by me without speaking. ☊ by ☊
to travel by day/night ☊ by ☊
We rented the car by the day. ☊ by ☊
They're improving day by day. ☊ by ☊
Bye! See you next week. ☊ bye ☊
overhead/underground cables ☊ cable ☊
+ speech: 'See you later!' she called. ☊ call ☊
call sb: They called their first daughter after her grandmother. ☊ call ☊
They called for the immediate release of the hostages. ☊ call for sth ☊
Try to remain calm. ☊ calm ☊
The city is calm again (= free from trouble and fighting) after yesterday's riots. ☊ calm ☊
a calm, cloudless day ☊ calm ☊
Can you call back tomorrow? ☊ can ☊
No charge will be made if you cancel within 10 days. ☊ cancel ☊
a hard disk storage capacity of 500 gigabytes ☊ capacity ☊
He evaded capture for three days. ☊ capture ☊
a birthday/get-well/good luck card ☊ card ☊
I don't care (= I will not be upset) if I never see him again! ☊ care ☊
Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left. ☊ carry on ☊
After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do). ☊ carry on (with sth), carry sth on ☊
There's no point complaining now—we're leaving tomorrow in any case. ☊ in any case ☊
I'm short of cash right now. ☊ cash ☊
His arrival caught me by surprise. ☊ catch ☊
We caught the 12.15 from Oxford. ☊ catch ☊
Mark walked in and caught them at it (= in the act of doing sth wrong). ☊ catch ☊
Drinking and driving is one of the most common causes of traffic accidents. ☊ cause ☊
Animal welfare campaigners raised £70 000 for their cause last year. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth: Do they know what caused the fire? ☊ cause ☊
Are you causing trouble again? ☊ cause ☊
Doctors say her condition is causing some concern. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth for sb: The bad weather is causing problems for many farmers. ☊ cause ☊
cause sb sth: The project is still causing him a lot of problems. ☊ cause ☊
cause sth to do sth: The poor harvest caused prices to rise sharply. ☊ cause ☊
Welfare payments cease as soon as an individual starts a job. ☊ cease ☊
cease to do sth: You never cease to amaze me! ☊ cease ☊
cease sth: They voted to cease strike action immediately. ☊ cease ☊
celebrate sth: We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in Florence. ☊ celebrate ☊
a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary ☊ celebration ☊
The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. ☊ certain ☊
certain of sth/of doing sth: If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now. ☊ certain ☊
a short length of chain ☊ chain ☊
The prisoners were kept in chains (= with chains around their arms and legs, to prevent them from escaping). ☊ chain ☊
to mount a challenge ☊ challenge ☊
chance of sth: Nowadays a premature baby has a very good chance of survival. ☊ chance ☊
I met her by chance (= without planning to) at the airport. ☊ chance ☊
She has charge of the day-to-day running of the business. ☊ charge ☊
charge (sb) to do sth: The bank doesn't charge to stop a payment. ☊ charge ☊
The concert will raise money for local charities. ☊ charity ☊
The thieves were caught by police after a short chase. ☊ chase ☊
check sth: Hang on—I just need to check my email. ☊ check ☊
He checked into a top London clinic yesterday for an operation on his knee. ☊ check into... ☊
to laugh/nod/whistle cheerfully ☊ cheerfully ☊
She cheerfully admitted that she had no experience at all (= she wasn't afraid to do so). ☊ cheerfully ☊
the chemical industry ☊ chemical ☊
They keep chickens in the back yard. ☊ chicken ☊
free-range chickens ☊ chicken ☊
fried/roast chicken ☊ chicken ☊
chicken stock/soup ☊ chicken ☊
chicken breasts/livers/thighs ☊ chicken ☊
chicken and chips ☊ chicken ☊
army/industry/police chiefs ☊ chief ☊
Stockholders took it on the chin yesterday as markets fell sharply. ☊ take sth on the chin ☊
We aim to help students make more informed career choices. ☊ choice ☊
If I had the choice, I would stop working tomorrow. ☊ choice ☊
Sandy had to tell his tale in halting Italian. Since Franco spoke no English, he had no choice in the matter. ☊ choice ☊
choose A from B: We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates. ☊ choose ☊
choose sb/sth as/for sth: He chose banking as a career. ☊ choose ☊
The party tries to appeal to all classes of society. ☊ class ☊
It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy. ☊ clean ☊
Keep your room neat and clean. ☊ clean ☊
I spent all day cooking and cleaning. ☊ clean ☊
On a clear day you can see France. ☊ clear ☊
clear about/on sth: Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? ☊ clear ☊
to clear out a drawer/room ☊ clear out, clear sth out ☊
Clever girl! ☊ clever ☊
He likes to go climbing most weekends. ☊ climb ☊
to close an account (= to stop keeping money in a bank account) ☊ close ☊
close sth (to sb/sth): The road was closed to traffic for two days. ☊ close ☊
close (for sth): What time does the bank close? ☊ close ☊
a close contest/match/election ☊ close ☊
It was a very close finish. ☊ close ☊
I think it's going to be close. ☊ close ☊
Our team came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ close ☊
The game was closer than the score suggests. ☊ close ☊
The result is going to be too close to call (= either side may win). ☊ close ☊
His feeling for her was close to hatred. ☊ close ☊
The total was close to 20% of the workforce. ☊ close ☊
We tried to match the colours, but this is the closest we could get. ☊ close ☊
She is very close to her father. ☊ close ☊
We're a very close family. ☊ close ☊
close relatives, such as your mother and father, and brothers and sisters ☊ close ☊
She has kept in close contact with the victims' families. ☊ close ☊
He was close to tears. ☊ close ☊
The new library is close to completion. ☊ close ☊
She knew she was close to death. ☊ close ☊
Our new house is close to the school. ☊ close ☊
I had no idea the beach was so close. ☊ close ☊
The two buildings are close together. ☊ close ☊
This is the closest we can get to the beach by car. ☊ close ☊
We all have to work in close proximity (= near each other). ☊ close ☊
The President was shot at close range (= from a short distance away). ☊ close ☊
The children are close to each other in age. ☊ close ☊
Their birthdays are very close together. ☊ close ☊
a closely contested election ☊ closely ☊
She closely resembled her mother at the same age. ☊ closely ☊
He was closeted with the President for much of the day. ☊ closet ☊
the cloth industry/trade ☊ cloth ☊
the coal industry ☊ coal ☊
As soon as the coast was clear he climbed in through the window. ☊ the coast is clear ☊
cold chicken for lunch ☊ cold ☊
collect sth (from...): What day do they collect the rubbish/garbage? ☊ collect ☊
It's amazing how she collects friends. ☊ collect ☊
His resignation came as no surprise. ☊ come ☊
Come and see us soon! ☊ come ☊
When I tried to lift the jug, the handle came off in my hand. ☊ come off (sth) ☊
She has over a thousand pounds a month coming in from her investments. ☊ come in ☊
'She doesn't try hard enough.' 'That's rich, coming from you (= you do not try hard either).' ☊ come from sth ☊
The price of gas is coming down. ☊ come down ☊
Gas is coming down in price. ☊ come down ☊
Your mother hasn't yet come round from the anaesthetic. ☊ come around/round ☊
She came across some old photographs in a drawer. ☊ come across sb/sth ☊
Do come around and see us some time. ☊ come around/round (to...) ☊
He came up to me and asked me the way to the station. ☊ come up (to sb) ☊
I tried to offer a few words of comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
The sound of gunfire was too close for comfort. ☊ comfort ☊
command sb to do sth: He commanded his men to retreat. ☊ command ☊
Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. ☊ communication ☊
I've had some difficulties, but they were nothing compared to yours (= they were not nearly as bad as yours). ☊ compare ☊
We won the contract in the face of stiff competition. ☊ competition ☊
You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days. ☊ competitive ☊
It came as a complete surprise. ☊ complete ☊
You will receive payment for each complete day that you work. ☊ complete ☊
It's all very complicated—but I'll try and explain. ☊ complicated ☊
concentrate sth: Nothing concentrates the mind better than the knowledge that you could die tomorrow (= it makes you think very clearly). ☊ concentrate ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care. ☊ concern ☊
Don't hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work. ☊ concern ☊
concern (for sth/sb): She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety. ☊ concern ☊
concern (over sth/sb): The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment. ☊ concern ☊
The President's health was giving serious cause for concern. ☊ concern ☊
concerned (that)...: She was concerned that she might miss the turning and get lost. ☊ concerned ☊
A good training programme is one of the conditions for successful industry. ☊ condition ☊
Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. ☊ condition ☊
Conditions are ideal (= the weather is very good) for sailing today. ☊ condition ☊
They conducted a vigorous campaign for a shorter working week. ☊ conduct ☊
The sport has a strict code of conduct. ☊ conduct ☊
She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education. ☊ conference ☊
He was in conference with his lawyers all day. ☊ conference ☊
While girls lack confidence, boys often overestimate their abilities. ☊ confidence ☊
She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. ☊ conflict ☊
John often comes into conflict with his boss. ☊ conflict ☊
This was the first time he had confronted an armed robber. ☊ confront ☊
People often confuse me and my twin sister. ☊ confuse ☊
His comments only served to confuse the issue further. ☊ confuse ☊
People are confused about all the different labels on food these days. ☊ confused ☊
Congress will vote on the proposals tomorrow. ☊ congress ☊
I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before. ☊ connect ☊
jobs connected with the environment ☊ connected ☊
Connection to the gas supply was delayed for three days. ☊ connection ☊
I'm having problems with my Internet connection. ☊ connection ☊
His resignation must have some connection with the recent scandal. ☊ connection ☊
connection (with sth): a direct/close/strong connection with sth ☊ connection ☊
I am writing to you in connection with your recent job application. ☊ in connection with sb/sth ☊
They have become increasingly health-conscious. ☊ conscious ☊
This decision could have serious consequences for the industry. ☊ consequence ☊
consider sb/sth + noun: consider sb/sth (to be) sth: consider sb/sth (as) sth: He considers himself an expert on the subject. ☊ consider ☊
Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years. ☊ considerably ☊
a constant stream of visitors all day ☊ constant ☊
construct sth from/out of/of sth: They constructed a shelter out of fallen branches. ☊ construct ☊
the construction industry ☊ construction ☊
In her job she often comes into contact with (= meets) lawyers. ☊ contact ☊
This pesticide kills insects on contact (= as soon as it touches them). ☊ contact ☊
I finally made contact with (= succeeded in speaking to or meeting) her in Paris. ☊ contact ☊
I've been trying to contact you all day. ☊ contact ☊
We have no contemporary account of the battle (= written near the time that it happened). ☊ contemporary ☊
Fire has caused severe damage to the contents of the building. ☊ content ☊
The exhibition continues until 25 July. ☊ continue ☊
For four days the town suffered continuous attacks. ☊ continuous ☊
He has lived and worked in France almost continuously since 1990. ☊ continuously ☊
Under the terms of the contract the job should have been finished yesterday. ☊ contract ☊
contract sth to sth: 'I will' and 'I shall' are usually contracted to 'I'll' (= made shorter). ☊ contract ☊
She struggled to keep control of her voice. ☊ control ☊
Try to control your breathing. ☊ control ☊
Firefighters are still trying to control the blaze. ☊ control ☊
He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. ☊ convenient ☊
I had a long conversation with her the other day. ☊ conversation ☊
Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right. ☊ conversation ☊
I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite). ☊ conversation ☊
Desperately he struggled to keep the conversation going. ☊ conversation ☊
She tried to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage. ☊ conversation ☊
I've been trying to convince him to see a doctor. ☊ convince ☊
a gas cooker ☊ cooker ☊
She tried to remain cool, calm and collected (= calm). ☊ cool ☊
She copies everything her sister does. ☊ copy ☊
cost sb sth: That one mistake almost cost him his life. ☊ cost ☊
the cotton industry ☊ cotton ☊
I could do it now, if you like. ☊ could ☊
count sth: Applications received after 1 July will not be counted. ☊ count ☊
count from...: There are 12 weeks to go, counting from today. ☊ count ☊
It's good to meet people from different parts of the country. ☊ country ☊
We spent a pleasant day in the country. ☊ country ☊
She will appear in court tomorrow. ☊ court ☊
The court heard yesterday how the man collapsed and died after being stabbed. ☊ court ☊
Cover the chicken loosely with foil. ☊ cover ☊
crack sth: He has cracked a bone in his arm. ☊ crack ☊
She passed her tongue over her cracked lips and tried to speak. ☊ cracked ☊
A systems crash in the morning and a bomb scare in the afternoon provided enough excitement for one day. ☊ crash ☊
The tree fell with a great crash. ☊ crash ☊
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car. ☊ crash ☊
Share prices crashed to an all-time low yesterday. ☊ crash ☊
The company crashed with debts of £50 million. ☊ crash ☊
I've been crazy about him since the first time I saw him. ☊ crazy ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
At least give him credit for trying (= praise him because he tried, even if he did not succeed). ☊ credit ☊
The bank refused further credit to the company. ☊ credit ☊
Stores spend more and more on crime prevention every year. ☊ crime ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The roads cross just outside the town. ☊ cross ☊
Our letters must have crossed in the mail (= each was sent before the other was received). ☊ cross ☊
The little boy fell over and started to cry. ☊ cry ☊
short curly hair ☊ curly ☊
a budget for the current year ☊ current ☊
We left just before the final curtain. ☊ curtain ☊
cut sth + adj.: He's had his hair cut really short. ☊ cut ☊
cut sth + adj.: She had fallen and cut her head open. ☊ cut ☊
The canoe cut through the water. ☊ cut ☊
I won't have a cigarette, thanks—I'm trying to cut down (= smoke fewer). ☊ cut sth down (to...), cut down (on sth) ☊
a daily routine/visit/newspaper ☊ daily ☊
events affecting the daily lives of millions of people ☊ daily ☊
Invoices are signed on a daily basis. ☊ daily ☊
They charge a daily rate. ☊ daily ☊
brain/liver etc. damage ☊ damage ☊
The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ☊ damage ☊
The storm didn't do much damage. ☊ damage ☊
This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ☊ damage ☊
Children's lives are in danger every time they cross this road. ☊ danger ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
Paul's not coming. He's got a hot date (= an exciting one). ☊ date ☊
Call me next week and we'll try and make a date. ☊ date ☊
The details can be added at a later date. ☊ date ☊
The work will be carried out at a future date. ☊ date ☊
a building of late Roman date ☊ date ☊
'What's the date today?' 'The 10th.' ☊ date ☊
Write today's date at the top of the page. ☊ date ☊
We need to fix a date for the next meeting. ☊ date ☊
I can't come on that date. ☊ date ☊
Please give your name, address and date of birth. ☊ date ☊
name, address and birth date ☊ date ☊
There's no date on this letter. ☊ date ☊
Anyone who knows of the vehicle's whereabouts from that date until 7 March is asked to contact Bangor police station. ☊ date ☊
Thank you for your letter dated 24th March. ☊ date ☊
The forms should be dated and signed and sent back immediately. ☊ date ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ daughter ☊
They have three grown-up daughters. ☊ daughter ☊
She's the daughter of an Oxford professor. ☊ daughter ☊
I saw Tom three days ago. ☊ day ☊
'What day is it today?' 'Monday.' ☊ day ☊
We're going away in a few days/in a few days' time. ☊ day ☊
They left the day before yesterday (= two days ago). ☊ day ☊
We're meeting the day after tomorrow (= in two days). ☊ day ☊
New Year's Day ☊ day ☊
Take the medicine three times a day. ☊ day ☊
We can't go there today. You can go another day. ☊ day ☊
The sun was shining all day. ☊ day ☊
I could sit and watch the river all day long. ☊ day ☊
He works at night and sleeps during the day. ☊ day ☊
Nocturnal animals sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ day ☊
a seven-hour working day ☊ day ☊
It's been a long day (= I've been very busy). ☊ day ☊
Did you have a good day? ☊ day ☊
She didn't do a full day's work. ☊ day ☊
I took a half day off yesterday. ☊ day ☊
Have a nice day! ☊ day ☊
in Queen Victoria's day ☊ day ☊
the early days of computers ☊ day ☊
Most women stayed at home in those days. ☊ day ☊
in the old days (= in the past) ☊ day ☊
She hates doing the same work day after day. ☊ day after day ☊
One day, I want to leave the city and move to the country. ☊ one day ☊
These days kids grow up so quickly. ☊ these days ☊
dear to sb: Her daughter is very dear to her. ☊ dear ☊
Police are trying to establish the cause of death. ☊ death ☊
The question of the origin of the universe is still hotly debated (= strongly argued about) by scientists. ☊ debate ☊
He had run up credit card debts of thousands of dollars. ☊ debt ☊
a country's foreign debt burden ☊ debt ☊
the decay of the old industries ☊ decay ☊
We're still trying to decide on a venue. ☊ decide on/upon sth ☊
We must come to a decision about what to do next by tomorrow. ☊ decision ☊
Germany declared war on France on 1 August 1914. ☊ declare ☊
Industry in Britain has been in decline since the 1970s. ☊ decline ☊
decrease (of sth): a decrease of nearly 6% in the number of visitors to the museum ☊ decrease ☊
He's in deep trouble. ☊ deep ☊
a deep roar/groan ☊ deep ☊
Staying late at the office to discuss shorter working hours rather defeats the object of the exercise! ☊ defeat ☊
They finally had to admit defeat (= stop trying to be successful). ☊ defeat ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow? ☊ definite ☊
The date of the move has not been definitely decided yet (= it may change). ☊ definitely ☊
Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). ☊ definition ☊
Commuters will face long delays on the roads today. ☊ delay ☊
Report it to the police without delay (= immediately). ☊ delay ☊
Don't delay—call us today! ☊ delay ☊
She's suffering a delayed reaction (= a reaction that did not happen immediately) to the shock. ☊ delay ☊
Thousands of commuters were delayed for over an hour. ☊ delay ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
She's been deliberately ignoring him all day. ☊ deliberately ☊
Allow 28 days for delivery. ☊ delivery ☊
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for) ☊ demand ☊
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. ☊ demand ☊
demand sth: She demanded an immediate explanation. ☊ demand ☊
deny doing sth: He denies attempting to murder his wife. ☊ deny ☊
The community depends on the shipping industry for its survival. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth (for sth) ☊
Millions were deposited in Swiss bank accounts. ☊ deposit ☊
it depresses sb to do sth: It depresses me to see so many young girls smoking. ☊ depress ☊
Looking for a job these days can be very depressing. ☊ depressing ☊
a brief/general description of the software ☊ description ☊
The tiles come in a huge range of colours and designs. ☊ design ☊
The machine's unique design prevents it from overheating. ☊ design ☊
He has expressed a desire to see you. ☊ desire ☊
The prisoners grew increasingly desperate. ☊ desperate ☊
He took a deep breath, desperately trying to keep calm. ☊ desperately ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
A new type of painkilling drug has recently been developed. ☊ develop ☊
I could only devote two hours a day to the work. ☊ devote sth to sth ☊
I'll never forget it to my dying day (= until I die). ☊ die ☊
I nearly died when I saw him there (= it was very embarrassing). ☊ die ☊
This species has nearly died out because its habitat is being destroyed. ☊ die out ☊
the Japanese diet of rice, vegetables and fish ☊ diet ☊
My son's terribly untidy; my daughter's no different. ☊ different ☊
children with severe learning difficulties ☊ difficulty ☊
We've run into difficulties/difficulty with the new project. ☊ difficulty ☊
He got into difficulties while swimming and had to be rescued. ☊ difficulty ☊
The bank is in difficulty/difficulties. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had considerable difficulty (in) persuading her to leave. ☊ difficulty ☊
I had no difficulty (in) making myself understood. ☊ difficulty ☊
The changes were made with surprisingly little difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
We found the house without difficulty. ☊ difficulty ☊
Let's invite them to dinner tomorrow. ☊ dinner ☊
The club's annual dinner will be held on 3 June. ☊ dinner ☊
Could you direct me to the station? ☊ direct ☊
Try not to get too dirty! ☊ dirty ☊
I was at a disadvantage compared to the younger members of the team. ☊ disadvantage ☊
The fact that he didn't speak a foreign language put him at a distinct disadvantage. ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (between A and B): It was a source of disagreement between the two states. ☊ disagreement ☊
I can never find a pen in this house. They disappear as soon as I buy them. ☊ disappear ☊
The outcome of the court case was disappointing for the family involved. ☊ disappointing ☊
To our great disappointment, it rained every day of the trip. ☊ disappointment ☊
Thousands died in the disaster. ☊ disaster ☊
a natural disaster (= one that is caused by nature) ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of a child's body in the river has shocked the community. ☊ discovery ☊
They met to discuss the possibility of working together. ☊ discuss ☊
discuss (sb/sth) doing sth: We briefly discussed buying a second car. ☊ discuss ☊
heart/liver/kidney, etc. disease ☊ disease ☊
health measures to prevent the spread of disease ☊ disease ☊
It is not known what causes the disease. ☊ disease ☊
I can recommend the chef's dish of the day. ☊ dish ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
a short/long distance ☊ distance ☊
If you get up early, try not to disturb everyone else. ☊ disturb ☊
a disturbing piece of news ☊ disturbing ☊
a distinction which cuts right across the familiar division into arts and sciences ☊ division ☊
Divorce proceedings (= the legal process of divorce) started today. ☊ divorce ☊
What's Tom doing these days? ☊ do ☊
Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? ☊ do ☊
'What do you want to see me about?' 'It's to do with that letter you sent me.' ☊ be/have to do with sb/sth ☊
You'd better see a doctor about that cough. ☊ doctor ☊
a double meaning/purpose/aim ☊ double ☊
It has the double advantage of being both easy and cheap. ☊ double ☊
My extension is two four double 0 (2400). ☊ double ☊
His income is double hers. ☊ double ☊
He earns double what she does. ☊ double ☊
We need double the amount we already have. ☊ double ☊
Fold the blanket double. ☊ double ☊
I had to bend double to get under the table. ☊ double ☊
He gets paid double for doing the same job I do. ☊ double ☊
Membership almost doubled in two years. ☊ double ☊
She bent down to pick up her glove. ☊ down ☊
Prices have gone down recently. ☊ down ☊
He lives just down the street. ☊ down ☊
I drew my chair up closer to the fire. ☊ draw ☊
I tried to draw him aside (= for example where I could talk to him privately). ☊ draw ☊
in the top/middle/bottom drawer of the desk ☊ drawer ☊
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen) ☊ drawer ☊
'Goodnight. Sweet dreams.' ☊ dream ☊
She tried to turn her dream of running her own business into reality. ☊ dream ☊
She walked around in a dream all day. ☊ dream ☊
dress for/in/as sth: You should dress for cold weather today. ☊ dress ☊
He was drinking straight from the bottle. ☊ drink ☊
She only got where she is today through hard work and a driving ambition. ☊ driving ☊
a day of strong winds and driving rain ☊ driving ☊
Payment is due on 1 October. ☊ due ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
It was a dull, grey day. ☊ dull ☊
Life in a small town could be deadly dull. ☊ dull ☊
Who's on duty today? ☊ on/off duty ☊
I will remember it to my dying day. ☊ dying ☊
Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate. ☊ each ☊
in the early days of space exploration (= when it was just beginning) ☊ early ☊
The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. ☊ early ☊
Let's make an early start tomorrow. ☊ early ☊
We arrived early the next day. ☊ early ☊
We meet the hero quite early in the film. ☊ early ☊
She had seen him earlier in the day. ☊ early ☊
All the children are earning now. ☊ earn ☊
You could feel the earth shake as the truck came closer. ☊ earth ☊
The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing. ☊ ease ☊
The pain immediately eased. ☊ ease ☊
We're on an economy drive at home (= trying to avoid waste and spend as little money as possible). ☊ economy ☊
Don't put that glass so near the edge of the table. ☊ edge ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
I tried to persuade him, but with little or no effect. ☊ effect ☊
Add a scarf for a casual effect. ☊ effect ☊
He only behaves like that for effect (= in order to impress people). ☊ effect ☊
With (an) effort (= with difficulty) she managed to stop herself laughing. ☊ effort ☊
to make an effort ☊ effort ☊
The fish lay thousands of eggs at one time. ☊ egg ☊
He's fractured his elbow. ☊ elbow ☊
it embarrasses sb to do sth: It embarrassed her to meet strange men in the corridor at night. ☊ embarrass ☊
The speech was deliberately designed to embarrass the prime minister. ☊ embarrass ☊
It can be embarrassing for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents. ☊ embarrassing ☊
I nearly died of embarrassment when he said that. ☊ embarrassment ☊
I try not to become emotionally involved. ☊ emotionally ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
There has been a shift of emphasis from manufacturing to service industries. ☊ emphasis ☊
emphasize sth: His speech emphasized the importance of attracting industry to the town. ☊ emphasize ☊
Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment. ☊ employment ☊
empty sth: He emptied the ashtrays, washed the glasses and went to bed. ☊ empty ☊
We encountered a number of difficulties in the first week. ☊ encounter ☊
I had never encountered such resistance before. ☊ encounter ☊
She was the most remarkable woman he had ever encountered. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (with sb/sth): Three of them were killed in the subsequent encounter with the police. ☊ encounter ☊
encounter (between A and B): The story describes the extraordinary encounter between a man and a dolphin. ☊ encounter ☊
a chance encounter ☊ encounter ☊
I've had a number of close encounters (= situations that could have been dangerous) with bad drivers. ☊ encounter ☊
Flaubert was her first encounter with French literature. ☊ encounter ☊
Banks actively encourage people to borrow money. ☊ encourage ☊
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. ☊ in the end ☊
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. ☊ in the end ☊
He ended his days in poverty. ☊ end your days/life (in sth) ☊
the anniversary of the ending of the Pacific War ☊ ending ☊
It was the perfect ending to the perfect day. ☊ ending ☊
After just one day, she had already made an enemy of her manager. ☊ enemy ☊
an enjoyable weekend/experience ☊ enjoyable ☊
I hadn't trained enough for the game. ☊ enough ☊
I'll have to make a few enquiries (= try to find out about it) and get back to you. ☊ enquiry ☊
I wasted an entire day on it. ☊ entire ☊
The audience was almost entirely female. ☊ entirely ☊
I'll meet you at the main entrance. ☊ entrance ☊
entry (in sth): There is no entry in his diary for that day. ☊ entry ☊
The closing date for entries is 31 March. ☊ entry ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. ☊ entry ☊
We try to treat every member of staff equally. ☊ equally ☊
Breathing such polluted air is the equivalent of (= has the same effect as) smoking ten cigarettes a day. ☊ equivalent ☊
The German 'Gymnasium' is the closest equivalent to the grammar school in England. ☊ equivalent ☊
As soon as he turned his back, she would make her escape. ☊ escape ☊
For her, travel was an escape from the boredom of her everyday life. ☊ escape ☊
Teenagers are very fashion conscious, especially girls. ☊ especially ☊
Even in small companies, computers are an essential tool. ☊ essential ☊
establish sth: Police are still trying to establish the cause of the accident. ☊ establish ☊
a ballpark estimate (= an approximate estimate) ☊ estimate ☊
Even a child can understand it (= so adults certainly can). ☊ even ☊
She's even more intelligent than her sister. ☊ even ☊
I've shown him the photographs but even now he won't believe me. ☊ even now/then ☊
Even then she would not admit her mistake. ☊ even now/then ☊
I'll get there, even if I have to walk. ☊ even if/though ☊
I like her, even though she can be annoying at times. ☊ even if/though ☊
Our scores are now even. ☊ even ☊
I'll see you tomorrow evening. ☊ evening ☊
She's going to her sister's for the evening. ☊ evening ☊
a fund-raising event ☊ event ☊
Every day seemed the same to him. ☊ every ☊
He has every third day off (= he works for two days then has one day off then works for two days and so on). ☊ every ☊
On the evidence of their recent matches, it is unlikely the Spanish team will win the cup. ☊ evidence ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
I'm sure he exaggerates his Irish accent (= tries to sound more Irish than he really is). ☊ exaggerate ☊
He looked at me with exaggerated surprise. ☊ exaggerated ☊
The chapter concludes with a brief examination of some of the factors causing family break-up. ☊ examination ☊
We work every day except Sunday. ☊ except ☊
The news caused great excitement among her friends. ☊ excitement ☊
one of the most exciting developments in biology in recent years ☊ exciting ☊
Concern is growing over the number of children excluded from school (= not allowed to attend because of bad behaviour). ☊ exclude ☊
She felt excluded by the other girls (= they did not let her join in what they were doing). ☊ exclude ☊
excuse (for doing sth): His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary. ☊ excuse ☊
You don't have to make excuses for her (= try to think of reasons for her behaviour). ☊ excuse ☊
I don't get much exercise sitting in the office all day. ☊ exercise ☊
I was unaware of his existence until today. ☊ existence ☊
a crisis that threatens the industry's continued existence ☊ existence ☊
He made a quick exit to avoid meeting her. ☊ exit ☊
I looked back, half expecting to see someone following me. ☊ expect ☊
We were expecting him yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
expect sb to do sth: We were expecting him to arrive yesterday. ☊ expect ☊
expect to do sth: I expect to be paid promptly for the work. ☊ expect ☊
Double the expected number of people came to the meeting. ☊ expected ☊
experiment in sth: the country's brief experiment in democracy ☊ experiment ☊
She tried to explain but he wouldn't listen. ☊ explain ☊
'I had to see you,' he said, by way of explanation. ☊ explanation ☊
explore (for sth): As soon as we arrived on the island we were eager to explore. ☊ explore ☊
express yourself: Teenagers often have difficulty expressing themselves. ☊ express ☊
an expression of amazement/disbelief/horror ☊ expression ☊
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement. ☊ expression ☊
Expressions of sympathy flooded in from all over the country. ☊ expression ☊
The bank plans various extensions to its credit facilities. ☊ extension ☊
The fire caused extensive damage. ☊ extensive ☊
I was amazed at the extent of his knowledge. ☊ extent ☊
She tried extra hard. ☊ extra ☊
I'm having extreme difficulty in not losing my temper with her. ☊ extreme ☊
It's nice to see some new faces here this evening. ☊ face ☊
Sue's face was a picture (= she looked very surprised, angry, etc.) as she listened to her husband's speech. ☊ face ☊
The two have never met face to face before. ☊ face to face (with sb) ☊
face sth: I just can't face work today. ☊ face ☊
shopping/banking/cooking facilities ☊ facility ☊
The fact remains that we are still two teachers short. ☊ fact ☊
I haven't spoken to anyone in English for days and that's a fact. ☊ fact ☊
We could hear their voices growing fainter as they walked down the road. ☊ faint ☊
a fair and breezy day ☊ fair ☊
The day was set fair with the spring sun shining down. ☊ fair ☊
My birthday's still a fair way off (= it's still a long time until my birthday). ☊ fair ☊
Prices continued to fall on the stock market today. ☊ fall ☊
She slipped on the ice and fell. ☊ fall ☊
The handle had fallen off the drawer. ☊ fall ☊
the rise and fall of British industry ☊ fall ☊
They didn't want to raise any false hopes, but they believed her husband had escaped capture. ☊ FALSE ☊
familiar to sb: The smell is very familiar to everyone who lives near a bakery. ☊ familiar ☊
We've only told the immediate family (= the closest relations). ☊ family ☊
the Royal Family (= the children and close relations of the king or queen) ☊ family ☊
far ahead: Let's try to plan further ahead. ☊ far ☊
the fashion industry ☊ fashion ☊
Children grow up so fast these days. ☊ fast ☊
Fasten the gates securely so that they do not blow open. ☊ fasten ☊
The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. ☊ favour ☊
She's not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. ☊ favour ☊
Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? ☊ favour ☊
I had to run away for fear (that) he might one day kill me. ☊ for fear of sth/of doing sth, for fear (that)... ☊
fear sth: She has been missing for three days now and police are beginning to fear the worst (= think that she is dead). ☊ fear ☊
Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account? ☊ fee ☊
There is no entrance fee to the gallery. ☊ fee ☊
Try to tell what this is just by feeling it. ☊ feel ☊
How does it feel to be alone all day? ☊ feel ☊
a rock festival (= where bands perform, often outdoors and over a period of several days) ☊ festival ☊
Very few students learn Latin now. ☊ few ☊
I try to visit my parents every few weeks. ☊ few ☊
I enjoy meeting people in other fields of business. ☊ field ☊
We camped in a field near the village. ☊ field ☊
Today is the fifth (of May). ☊ fifth ☊
fight (to do sth): Workers won their fight to stop compulsory redundancies. ☊ fight ☊
I'm watching my figure (= trying not to get fat). ☊ figure ☊
a leading figure in the music industry ☊ figure ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
Experts put the real figure at closer to 75%. ☊ figure ☊
A stack of files awaited me on my desk. ☊ file ☊
Police have reopened the file (= have started collecting information again) on the missing girl. ☊ file ☊
We were all filled with admiration for his achievements. ☊ fill ☊
The wind filled the sails. ☊ fill ☊
the film industry ☊ film ☊
They are filming in Moscow right now. ☊ film ☊
She reached the final of the 100m hurdles. ☊ final ☊
The players met in last year's final. ☊ final ☊
I finally managed to get her attention. ☊ finally ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
to be in financial difficulties ☊ financial ☊
find sth + noun: She finds it a strain to meet new people. ☊ find ☊
I'm having trouble finding anything new to say on this subject. ☊ find ☊
We've found a great new restaurant near the office. ☊ find ☊
a fine day/evening ☊ fine ☊
He tried to appeal to their finer feelings (= feelings of duty, love, etc.). ☊ fine ☊
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips. ☊ finger ☊
The dollar finished the day slightly down. ☊ finish ☊
It was a close finish, as they had predicted. ☊ finish ☊
A young girl was in the line of fire (= between the person shooting and what he/she was shooting at). ☊ fire ☊
I'll give you covering fire while you try to escape. ☊ fire ☊
a gas/electric fire ☊ fire ☊
fire sth: They ran away as soon as the first shot was fired. ☊ fire ☊
It was good to feel the firm ground underfoot after hours of trudging through flooded fields. ☊ firm ☊
a firm agreement/date/decision/offer/promise ☊ firm ☊
It was the first time they had ever met. ☊ first ☊
the first of May/May 1st ☊ first ☊
When did you first meet him? ☊ first ☊
The list of endangered species includes nearly 600 fishes. ☊ fish ☊
We enjoyed a day's fishing by the river. ☊ fishing ☊
a close-fitting dress ☊ fit ☊
I'll try and fit you in after lunch. ☊ fit sb/sth in, fit sb/sth in/into sth ☊
He's so angry he's in no fit state to see anyone. ☊ fit ☊
She tries to keep fit by jogging every day. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
Has the date of the next meeting been fixed? ☊ fix ☊
The flames were growing higher and higher. ☊ flame ☊
Heat the olive oil over a moderate flame (= on a gas cooker/stove). ☊ flame ☊
The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. ☊ flat ☊
He reached a flatter section of land near the river. ☊ flat ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy flight ☊ flight ☊
We met on a flight from London to Paris. ☊ flight ☊
A group of swans floated by. ☊ float ☊
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country. ☊ flood ☊
The river is in flood (= has more water in it than normal and has caused a flood). ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: She looked away as the colour flooded her cheeks. ☊ flood ☊
be flooded with sth: The room was flooded with evening light. ☊ flood ☊
Memories of her childhood came flooding back. ☊ flood ☊
flood sb with sth: The words flooded him with self-pity. ☊ flood ☊
When the Ganges floods, it causes considerable damage. ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: The river flooded the valley. ☊ flood ☊
flood sth: If the pipe bursts it could flood the whole house. ☊ flood ☊
flooded fields ☊ flooded ☊
ceramic floor tiles ☊ floor ☊
She tried to stop the flow of blood from the wound. ☊ flow ☊
This can prevent air from flowing freely to the lungs. ☊ flow ☊
fly (from...) (to...): I'm flying to Hong Kong tomorrow. ☊ fly ☊
In today's lecture the focus will be on tax structures within the European Union. ☊ focus ☊
fold sth (up): He folded the map up and put it in his pocket. ☊ fold ☊
First, fold the paper in half/in two. ☊ fold ☊
a pile of neatly folded clothes ☊ fold ☊
The bird folded its wings. ☊ fold ☊
fold sth (away/down/up): The bed can be folded away during the day. ☊ fold ☊
fold (away/up): The table folds up when not in use. ☊ fold ☊
When she heard the news, her legs just folded under her (= she fell). ☊ fold ☊
the folds of her dress ☊ fold ☊
loose folds of skin ☊ fold ☊
a folding chair ☊ folding ☊
a foldaway bed ☊ folding ☊
follow sth: The plot is almost impossible to follow. ☊ follow ☊
He has trouble following simple instructions. ☊ follow ☊
I remember little of the days that followed the accident. ☊ follow ☊
A detailed news report will follow shortly. ☊ follow ☊
follow sth up with sth: They follow up their March show with four UK dates next month. ☊ follow ☊
They arrived on Monday evening and we got there the following day. ☊ following ☊
the food industry ☊ food ☊
I've been on my feet (= standing or walking around) all day. ☊ foot ☊
She gave me a watch for my birthday. ☊ for ☊
I'm going away for a few days. ☊ for ☊
an appointment for May 12 ☊ for ☊
The road went on for miles and miles. ☊ for ☊
It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry. ☊ forecast ☊
The shipping forecast gave warnings of gales. ☊ forecast ☊
Snow is forecast for tomorrow. ☊ forecast ☊
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year. ☊ forest ☊
all the millions of different life forms on the planet today ☊ form ☊
They're trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. ☊ formula ☊
By a stroke of fortune he found work almost immediately. ☊ fortune ☊
the changing fortunes of the film industry ☊ fortune ☊
from this day forward ☊ forward ☊
The door opened, blocking his forward movement. ☊ forward ☊
The explosion shook the foundations of the houses nearby. ☊ foundation ☊
She finally managed to pull herself free. ☊ free ☊
She struggled to free herself. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The starting point for emancipation was the freeing of children of slaves born after a certain date. ☊ free ☊
It's so cold that even the river has frozen. ☊ freeze ☊
We met in a local bar much frequented by students. ☊ frequent ☊
some of the most frequently asked questions about the Internet ☊ frequently ☊
The winds are likely to get fresher towards the end of the day. ☊ fresh ☊
Fresh towels are provided every day. ☊ fresh ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the fridge. ☊ fridge ☊
a close/lasting/lifelong friendship ☊ friendship ☊
frightened to do sth: I'm too frightened to ask him now. ☊ frightened ☊
We're open from 8 to 7 every day. ☊ from ☊
From what I heard the company's in deep trouble. ☊ from ☊
She never spoke to him again from that day on. ☊ from... on ☊
The bus stops right in front of our house. ☊ in front of ☊
She spends all day sitting in front of (= working at) her computer. ☊ in front of ☊
Life is full of coincidences. ☊ full ☊
She was full of admiration for the care she had received. ☊ full ☊
She could only nod, because her mouth was full. ☊ full ☊
It's not much fun going to a party on your own. ☊ fun ☊
The hospital is trying to raise funds for a new kidney machine. ☊ fund ☊
fur-lined gloves ☊ fur ☊
The exchange rate is likely to fall in the near future (= soon). ☊ future ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
at a future date ☊ future ☊
He met his future wife at law school. ☊ future ☊
I've gained weight recently. ☊ gain ☊
gain sb sth: Her unusual talent gained her worldwide recognition. ☊ gain ☊
gain (by/from sth): Who stands to gain from this decision? ☊ gain ☊
Regular exercise helps prevent weight gain. ☊ gain ☊
They invested money in the company right at the start and the gamble paid off (= brought them success). ☊ gamble ☊
They met again after a gap of twenty years. ☊ gap ☊
an underground garage (= for example under an office building) ☊ garage ☊
a gas cooker/fire/furnace/oven/ring/stove ☊ gas ☊
The male is generally larger with a shorter beak. ☊ generally ☊
I'm getting off (= leaving the train) at the next station. ☊ get ☊
He got his sister to help him with his homework. ☊ get ☊
It's not hard to get him talking—the problem is stopping him! ☊ get ☊
What (= What presents) did you get for your birthday? ☊ get ☊
Try to get some sleep. ☊ get ☊
Thousands of refugees will die if these supplies don't get through to them. ☊ get through (to sb) ☊
We promised we'd go—we can't get out of it now. ☊ get out of sth ☊
Get on with it! We haven't got all day. ☊ get on with sth ☊
I'm really getting into jazz these days. ☊ get into sth ☊
We only got back from our trip yesterday. ☊ get back ☊
He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties. ☊ get into sth, get yourself/sb into sth ☊
She's never really got on with her sister. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
She and her sister have never really got on. ☊ get on with sb, get on (together) ☊
Could you get me up at 6.30 tomorrow? ☊ get up, get sb up ☊
The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery. ☊ gift ☊
She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift. ☊ gift ☊
a baby girl ☊ girl ☊
Hello, girls and boys! ☊ girl ☊
Our youngest girl is at college. ☊ girl ☊
Alex is not interested in girls yet. ☊ girl ☊
He married the girl next door. ☊ girl ☊
I had lunch with a girlfriend. ☊ girlfriend ☊
Give me a call tomorrow. ☊ give ☊
She looked up from her work and gave a yawn (= yawned). ☊ give ☊
He gave a loud cry (= cried out loudly) and fell to the floor. ☊ give ☊
I have to admit that the news gave us a shock (= shocked us). ☊ give ☊
Can I give you a ride to the station? ☊ give ☊
It was supposed to be a surprise but the children gave the game away. ☊ give sth/sb away ☊
glad to do sth: I'm glad to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. ☊ glad ☊
He tried to push his hand through the gap but it wouldn't go. ☊ go ☊
We're going sailing on Saturday. ☊ go ☊
I must be going now. ☊ go ☊
go to do sth: She has gone to see her sister this weekend. ☊ go ☊
I always start the day by going through my email. ☊ go through sth ☊
She's been going through a bad patch recently. ☊ go through sth ☊
He's amazingly cheerful considering all he's had to go through. ☊ go through sth ☊
She became more and more talkative as the evening went on. ☊ go on ☊
They've gone away for a few days. ☊ go away ☊
I'm going around to my sister's (= her house) later. ☊ go around/round (to...) ☊
That's enough for now—let's go on with it tomorrow. ☊ go on (with sth) ☊
go doing sth: She went without eating for three days. ☊ go without (sth) ☊
Get dressed now, there's a good girl. ☊ good ☊
She was a good Catholic girl. ☊ good ☊
She has tried to lead a good life. ☊ good ☊
It's good to see you again. ☊ good ☊
Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. ☊ good ☊
It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. ☊ be no good, not be any/much good ☊
I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). ☊ do good, do sb good ☊
Goodbye! It was great to meet you. ☊ goodbye ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
the governor of the Bank of England ☊ governor ☊
grab at sth: She grabbed at the branch, missed and fell. ☊ grab ☊
Grab a cab and get over here. ☊ grab ☊
She's always trying to grab the limelight. ☊ grab ☊
a few grains of rice ☊ grain ☊
His grammar is appalling. ☊ grammar ☊
The bank finally granted me a £500 loan. ☊ grant ☊
grant sth to sb/sth: The bank finally granted a £500 loan to me. ☊ grant ☊
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child's safety. ☊ grave ☊
He nodded gravely as I poured out my troubles. ☊ gravely ☊
As the great day approached, she grew more and more nervous. ☊ great ☊
It's great to see you again. ☊ great ☊
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you here today. ☊ great ☊
I hate these grey days. ☊ grey ☊
He managed to cover a lot of ground in a short talk. ☊ ground ☊
We had to go over the same ground (= talk about the same things again) in class the next day. ☊ ground ☊
He lost his balance and fell to the ground. ☊ ground ☊
a group of girls/trees/houses ☊ group ☊
Nick's grown almost an inch in the last month. ☊ grow ☊
Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who disappeared a week ago. ☊ grow ☊
There is growing opposition to the latest proposals. ☊ grow ☊
Shortage of water is a growing problem. ☊ grow ☊
grow in sth: The family has grown in size recently. ☊ grow ☊
a growth area/industry ☊ growth ☊
guarantee sb sth: These days getting a degree doesn't guarantee you a job. ☊ guarantee ☊
The prisoner slipped past the guards on the gate and escaped. ☊ guard ☊
a sentry on guard (= at his or her post, on duty) ☊ guard ☊
The dog was guarding its owner's luggage. ☊ guard ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
The prisoners were guarded by soldiers. ☊ guard ☊
guess sth: She guessed the answer straight away. ☊ guess ☊
I've got into the habit of turning on the TV as soon as I get home. ☊ habit ☊
I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late. ☊ habit ☊
The chicken was only half cooked. ☊ half ☊
Several of his paintings hang in the Tate Gallery. ☊ hang ☊
hang sth: She hung her head in shame. ☊ hang ☊
I'm happy to leave it till tomorrow. ☊ happy ☊
happy to do sth: We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter. ☊ happy ☊
Those were the happiest days of my life. ☊ happy ☊
I've had a long hard day. ☊ hard ☊
You must try harder. ☊ hard ☊
She tried her hardest not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ hard ☊
Hardly a day goes by without my thinking of her (= I think of her almost every day). ☊ hardly ☊
I can hardly keep my eyes open (= I'm almost falling asleep). ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly surprising she was fired; she never did any work. ☊ hardly ☊
It's hardly the time to discuss it now. ☊ hardly ☊
'Couldn't you have just said no?' 'Well, hardly (= of course not), she's my wife's sister.' ☊ hardly ☊
She put the knife in a drawer, out of harm's way. ☊ out of harm's way ☊
Pollution can harm marine life. ☊ harm ☊
Many household products are potentially harmful. ☊ harmful ☊
harmful to sb/sth: Fruit juices can be harmful to children's teeth. ☊ harmful ☊
We're having the kids for the weekend. ☊ have ☊
I was having difficulty in staying awake. ☊ have ☊
She'll have an accident one day. ☊ have ☊
the head boy/girl (= a student who is chosen to represent the school) ☊ head ☊
Try to put the exams out of your head (= stop thinking about them) for tonight. ☊ head ☊
She nodded her head in agreement. ☊ head ☊
heal sth: This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. ☊ heal ☊
It was a chance to heal the wounds in the party (= to repair the damage that had been done). ☊ heal ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ health ☊
hear (that)...: I was surprised to hear (that) he was married. ☊ hear ☊
hear it said (that)...: I've heard it said (that) they met in Italy. ☊ hear ☊
You should not go out in the heat of the day (= at the hottest time). ☊ heat ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ heavily ☊
heavy breathing/snoring ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy sleeper ☊ heavy ☊
a heavy fall/blow ☊ heavy ☊
She'd had a heavy day. ☊ heavy ☊
Many young people today are too heavy (= fat). ☊ heavy ☊
Her father carried a heavy burden of responsibility. ☊ heavy ☊
It is almost 2 metres in height. ☊ height ☊
She is the same height as her sister. ☊ height ☊
help sb: We must all try and help each other. ☊ help ☊
She won't be invited again, not if I can help it (= if I can do anything to prevent it). ☊ sb can (not) help (doing) sth, sb can not help but do sth ☊
His eyes met hers. ☊ hers ☊
He seemed to hesitate a second. ☊ hesitate ☊
hesitate about/over sth: I didn't hesitate for a moment about taking the job. ☊ hesitate ☊
If you'd like me to send you the book, then please don't hesitate to ask. ☊ hesitate ☊
hide sb/sth: He hid the letter in a drawer. ☊ hide ☊
hide sb/sth from sth: They hid me from the police in their attic. ☊ hide ☊
hide yourself (+ adv.prep.): She hides herself away in her office all day. ☊ hide ☊
She struggled to hide her disappointment. ☊ hide ☊
I could not hide my joy at seeing him again. ☊ hide ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
When did you see him? ☊ him ☊
We're not hiring right now. ☊ hire ☊
He broke his leg skiing. ☊ his ☊
one of the worst disasters in recent history ☊ history ☊
We can hold your reservation for three days. ☊ hold ☊
hold sb: Police are holding two men in connection with last Thursday's bank raid. ☊ hold ☊
The girl held her father's hand tightly. ☊ hold ☊
The lovers held each other close. ☊ hold ☊
She just managed to hold back her anger. ☊ hold sth back ☊
The police were unable to hold back the crowd. ☊ hold sb/sth back ☊
He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling. ☊ hold on (to sth/sb), hold on to sth/sb ☊
the school/summer/Christmas, etc. holidays ☊ holiday ☊
The package includes 20 days' paid holiday a year. ☊ holiday ☊
a holiday job (= done by students during the school holidays) ☊ holiday ☊
the holiday industry ☊ holiday ☊
Where are you going for your holidays this year? ☊ holiday ☊
They met while on holiday in Greece. ☊ holiday ☊
Happy Holidays! ☊ holiday ☊
She leaves home at 7 every day. ☊ home ☊
Nowadays a lot of people work from home. ☊ home ☊
It was a lovely day so I walked home. ☊ home ☊
Hopefully the doctors will allow her home tomorrow. ☊ home ☊
the New Year's Honours list (= in Britain, a list of awards and titles given on January 1 each year) ☊ honour ☊
horizontal lines ☊ horizontal ☊
I was so tired, I just wanted to be horizontal (= lying down). ☊ horizontal ☊
He shifted his position from the horizontal. ☊ horizontal ☊
The college is playing host to a group of visiting Russian scientists. ☊ host ☊
Birmingham is hosting a three-day conference on drugs. ☊ host ☊
Opening hours are from 10 to 6 each day. ☊ hour ☊
He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate. ☊ however ☊
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk. ☊ hundred ☊
Thousands are going hungry because of the failure of this year's harvest. ☊ hungry ☊
hunt for sb: Detectives are hunting for thieves who broke into a warehouse yesterday. ☊ hunt ☊
She hurried after Gary to apologize to him. ☊ hurry ☊
Sorry, I haven't got time to do it now—I'm in a hurry. ☊ in a hurry ☊
My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up. ☊ in a hurry to do sth ☊
The whole idea of going was so that we could meet her new boyfriend. ☊ idea ☊
We're having a meeting to try to come up with ideas for fund-raising. ☊ idea ☊
identify what, which, etc...: They are trying to identify what is wrong with the present system. ☊ identify ☊
The police are trying to discover the identity of the killer. ☊ identity ☊
They would have been here by now if they'd caught the early train. ☊ if ☊
Even if (= although) you did see someone, you can't be sure it was him. ☊ if ☊
She glares at me if I go near her desk. ☊ if ☊
If he tries to start an argument, just ignore him. ☊ ignore ☊
We both started to feel ill shortly after the meal. ☊ ill ☊
He fell ill and died soon after. ☊ ill ☊
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh ☊ image ☊
to take immediate action ☊ immediate ☊
RAM stores information for immediate access. ☊ immediate ☊
The effects of global warming, while not immediate, are potentially catastrophic. ☊ immediate ☊
The hospital says she's out of immediate danger. ☊ immediate ☊
The report focuses on some of the more immediate problems facing us. ☊ immediate ☊
The prospects for the immediate future are good. ☊ immediate ☊
in the immediate aftermath of the war ☊ immediate ☊
my immediate predecessor in the job (= the person who had the job just before me) ☊ immediate ☊
She answered almost immediately. ☊ immediately ☊
The point of my question may not be immediately apparent. ☊ immediately ☊
Turn right immediately after the church. ☊ immediately ☊
Who is immediately above a colonel in rank? ☊ immediately ☊
Counselling is being given to those most immediately affected by the tragedy. ☊ immediately ☊
impatient (with sb/sth): Try not to be too impatient with her. ☊ impatient ☊
It is important that he attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important that he should attend every day. ☊ important ☊
It is important for him to attend every day. ☊ important ☊
The important thing is to keep trying. ☊ important ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
impress (sb): We interviewed a number of candidates but none of them impressed us. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress people. ☊ impress ☊
The Grand Canyon never fails to impress. ☊ impress ☊
His sincerity impressed her. ☊ impress ☊
impress sb with sth/sb: He impressed her with his sincerity. ☊ impress ☊
it impresses sb that...: It impressed me that she remembered my name. ☊ impress ☊
My words made no impression on her. ☊ impression ☊
one of the most impressive novels of recent years ☊ impressive ☊
It's in that drawer. ☊ in ☊
Soak it in cold water. ☊ in ☊
There are 31 days in May. ☊ in ☊
to return in a few minutes/hours/days/months. ☊ in ☊
It's the first letter I've had in ten days. ☊ in ☊
People flocked in their thousands to see her. ☊ in ☊
Applications must be in by April 30. ☊ in ☊
There was a shooting incident near here last night. ☊ incident ☊
I've got three days' holiday including New Year's Day. ☊ including ☊
Increasing numbers of people are using hand-held devices to access the Internet. ☊ increase ☊
an increase of nearly 20% ☊ 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 ☊
indicate sth: A red sky at night often indicates fine weather the next day. ☊ indicate ☊
heavy/light industry ☊ industry ☊
the needs of British industry ☊ industry ☊
She got a job in industry. ☊ industry ☊
the steel industry ☊ industry ☊
the catering/tourist, etc. industry ☊ industry ☊
We need to develop local industries. ☊ industry ☊
the Madonna industry (= the large number of people involved in making Madonna successful) ☊ industry ☊
to have/exert a strong influence on sb ☊ influence ☊
influence (with sb): She could probably exert her influence with the manager and get you a job. ☊ influence ☊
Inform me at once if there are any changes in her condition. ☊ inform ☊
Our information is that the police will shortly make an arrest. ☊ information ☊
Thousands of innocent civilians have been killed in this conflict. ☊ innocent ☊
The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. ☊ insect ☊
I was driving in the inside lane (= the part nearest the edge, not the middle of the road). ☊ inside ☊
He's getting a phone installed tomorrow. ☊ install ☊
The hotel chain has recently installed a new booking system. ☊ install ☊
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. ☊ instruction ☊
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. ☊ instruction ☊
insurance (against sth): to take out insurance against fire and theft ☊ insurance ☊
There are many places of interest near the city. ☊ interest ☊
interrupt with sth: Would you mind not interrupting with questions all the time? ☊ interrupt ☊
interrupt (sb) + speech: 'I have a question,' she interrupted. ☊ interrupt ☊
We interrupt this programme to bring you an important news bulletin. ☊ interrupt ☊
He knocked on the door and after a brief interval it was opened. ☊ interval ☊
The day should be mainly dry with sunny intervals. ☊ interval ☊
introduce A to B (as sth): He introduced me to a Greek girl at the party. ☊ introduce ☊
a brief introduction ☊ introduction ☊
Our speaker today needs no introduction (= is already well known). ☊ introduction ☊
the 1 000th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to Russia ☊ introduction ☊
invest sth (in sth): He invested his life savings in his daughter's business. ☊ invest ☊
invitation to do sth: I have an open invitation (= not restricted to a particular date) to visit my friend in Japan. ☊ invitation ☊
Some people tried to stop the fight but I didn't want to get involved. ☊ involved ☊
her growing involvement with contemporary music ☊ involvement ☊
Some drugs can irritate the lining of the stomach. ☊ irritate ☊
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments. ☊ irritated ☊
a key/sensitive/controversial issue ☊ issue ☊
'Where's your car?' 'It's in the garage.' ☊ it ☊
It's our anniversary. ☊ it ☊
If it's convenient I can come tomorrow. ☊ it ☊
The company has got itself into difficulties. ☊ itself ☊
He's trying to get a job. ☊ job ☊
join sth: The path joins the road near the trees. ☊ join ☊
a joint account (= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example a husband and wife) ☊ joint ☊
We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid. ☊ journey ☊
Don't use the car for short journeys. ☊ journey ☊
It's a day's journey by car. ☊ journey ☊
The negotiations took a jump forward yesterday (= they made progress). ☊ jump ☊
She's just as smart as her sister. ☊ just ☊
I got here just after nine. ☊ just ☊
It was just an ordinary day. ☊ just ☊
Come and see me later—I'm busy just now. ☊ just now ☊
Business is good just now. ☊ just now ☊
I saw her just now. ☊ just now ☊
I've met just about everyone. ☊ just about ☊
She should be arriving just about now. ☊ just about ☊
Just then, someone knocked at the front door. ☊ just then ☊
They were accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. ☊ justice ☊
They were accused of attempting to obstruct justice. ☊ justice ☊
She had trouble keeping her balance. ☊ keep ☊
The enemy kept up the bombardment day and night. ☊ keep sth up ☊
We're having difficulty keeping up our mortgage payments. ☊ keep sth up ☊
Keep going, Sarah, you're nearly there. ☊ keep going ☊
Cancer kills thousands of people every year. ☊ kill ☊
He tried to kill himself with sleeping pills. ☊ kill ☊
Don't kill yourself trying to get the work done by tomorrow. It can wait. ☊ kill ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
2 kilograms of rice ☊ kilogram ☊
Do people in Britain kiss when they meet? ☊ kiss ☊
I grazed my knee when I fell. ☊ knee ☊
knitted gloves ☊ knitted ☊
knock against/on sth: Her hand knocked against the glass. ☊ knock ☊
Do you two know each other (= have you met before)? ☊ know ☊
'She's the worst player in the team.' 'Oh, I don't know (= I am not sure that I agree) —she played well yesterday.' ☊ know ☊
know (that)...: As soon as I walked in the room I knew (that) something was wrong. ☊ know ☊
All I know is that she used to work in a bank (= I have no other information about her). ☊ know ☊
I don't know if I can come, but I'll let you know tomorrow. ☊ let sb know ☊
We carefully labelled each item with the contents and the date. ☊ label ☊
The file was labelled 'Private'. ☊ label ☊
He was with an attractive young lady. ☊ lady ☊
I fell and landed heavily at the bottom of the stairs. ☊ land ☊
A large stone landed right beside him. ☊ land ☊
Give your instructions in everyday language. ☊ language ☊
When did you see him last? ☊ last ☊
I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago. ☊ last ☊
last sb (out): We've got enough food to last us (for) three days. ☊ last ☊
She's late for work every day. ☊ late ☊
What is the latest time I can have an appointment? ☊ late ☊
I've had too many late nights recently (= when I've gone to bed very late). ☊ late ☊
Buy now before it's too late. ☊ be too late ☊
She has to work late tomorrow. ☊ late ☊
The big stores are open later on Thursdays. ☊ late ☊
The birthday card arrived three days late. ☊ late ☊
Share prices fell early on but rose again late in the day. ☊ late ☊
See you later. ☊ later ☊
I met her again three years later. ☊ later ☊
The match has been postponed to a later date. ☊ later ☊
a short/nervous/hearty laugh ☊ laugh ☊
The Navy is to launch a new warship today. ☊ launch ☊
The lifeboat was launched immediately. ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
Jim is always getting into trouble with the law. ☊ law ☊
law (against sth): the 1996 law against the hiring of illegal immigrants ☊ law ☊
The reforms have recently become law. ☊ law ☊
The hens are not laying well (= not producing many eggs). ☊ lay ☊
The foundations of the house are being laid today. ☊ lay ☊
We spent a lazy day on the beach. ☊ lazy ☊
lead (sb/sth) by sth: The champion is leading (her nearest rival) by 18 seconds. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
He managed to hold a lead of two seconds over his closest rival. ☊ lead ☊
She was among the leaders of the race from the start. ☊ leader ☊
She started the last lap just behind the leading group. ☊ leading ☊
learn (that)...: We were very surprised to learn (that) she had got married again. ☊ learn ☊
learn who, what, etc...: We only learned who the new teacher was a few days ago. ☊ learn ☊
We have to learn one of Hamlet's speeches for school tomorrow. ☊ learn ☊
The documentary caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described. ☊ not least ☊
leave sth (to sb): She left £1 million to her daughter. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb sth: She left her daughter £1 million. ☊ leave ☊
leave sb/sth to do sth: Leave the rice to cook for 20 minutes. ☊ leave ☊
Turn left at the intersection. ☊ left ☊
To the left of the library is the bank. ☊ left ☊
chicken legs ☊ leg ☊
The driver was more than three times over the legal limit (= the amount of alcohol you are allowed to have in your body when you are driving). ☊ legal ☊
lend (sth) (to sb): The bank refused to lend the money to us. ☊ lend ☊
We discussed shortening the length of the course. ☊ length ☊
This room is twice the length of the kitchen. ☊ length ☊
let sb/sth: He'd eat chocolate all day long if I let him. ☊ let ☊
The floodwater nearly reached roof level. ☊ level ☊
I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. ☊ lie ☊
We first met in 2006, no, I tell a lie, it was 2007. ☊ I tell a lie ☊
the worries of everyday life ☊ life ☊
Commuting is a part of daily life for many people. ☊ life ☊
In real life (= when she met him) he wasn't how she had imagined him at all. ☊ life ☊
My day-to-day life is not very exciting. ☊ life ☊
Her daily life involved meeting lots of people. ☊ life ☊
to have a long/short life ☊ life ☊
He met a lot of interesting people during his life as a student. ☊ life ☊
The floods caused a massive loss of life (= many people were killed). ☊ life ☊
He risked his life to save his daughter from the fire. ☊ life ☊
I'll give you a lift to the station. ☊ lift ☊
We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring). ☊ light ☊
On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers. ☊ light ☊
Trading on the stock exchange was light today. ☊ light ☊
We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light. ☊ light ☊
I try to eat lightly (= not to eat heavy or greasy food). ☊ lightly ☊
This new girlfriend of his—what's she like? ☊ like ☊
His arrogance knew (= had) no limits. ☊ limit ☊
The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution. ☊ limit ☊
They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit. ☊ limit ☊
I've limited myself to 1 000 calories a day to try and lose weight. ☊ limit ☊
The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures. ☊ limit sth to sb/sth ☊
The company's lines have been jammed (= busy) all day with people making complaints. ☊ line ☊
We want to cut across lines of race, sex and religion. ☊ line ☊
a vertical/horizontal line ☊ line ☊
Be careful not to cross the line (= the broken line painted down the middle of the road). ☊ line ☊
The department is interested in developing closer links with industry. ☊ link ☊
The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked (= they depend on each other). ☊ link ☊
Here's a little something (= a small present) for your birthday. ☊ little ☊
a little boy/girl ☊ little ☊
my little brother/sister (= younger brother/sister) ☊ little ☊
It caused not a little/no little (= a lot of) confusion. ☊ little ☊
After a little (= a short time) he got up and left. ☊ little ☊
Spiders can live for several days without food. ☊ live ☊
bank loans with low interest rates ☊ loan ☊
The mechanic located the fault immediately. ☊ locate ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
I like it now the days are getting longer (= it stays light for more time each day). ☊ long ☊
Nurses have to work long hours (= for more hours in the day than is usual). ☊ long ☊
I'm tired. It's been a long day. ☊ long ☊
It wasn't long before she had persuaded him (= it only took a short time). ☊ long ☊
I'm looking forward to the weekend. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
look doing sth: We're really looking forward to seeing you again. ☊ look forward to sth ☊
a look of surprise ☊ look ☊
The play is loosely based on his childhood in Russia. ☊ loosely ☊
At that moment he lost his balance and fell. ☊ lose ☊
The strike cost them thousands of pounds in lost business. ☊ lost ☊
She's trying to recapture her lost youth. ☊ lost ☊
He has invited nearly a hundred people but a lot aren't able to come. ☊ lot ☊
I saw a lot of her (= I saw her often) last summer. ☊ lot ☊
It was love at first sight (= they were attracted to each other the first time they met). ☊ love ☊
Isn't it a lovely day? ☊ lovely ☊
Finally my luck ran out and they caught me trying to climb the outer wall. ☊ luck ☊
Machines have replaced human labour in many industries. ☊ machine ☊
A revolver is the only way to stop a mad dog. ☊ mad ☊
a leaking gas main ☊ main ☊
The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival. ☊ mainly ☊
During the day it'll become mainly dry with clear skies. ☊ mainly ☊
to maintain prices (= prevent them falling or rising) ☊ maintain ☊
We have encountered major problems. ☊ major ☊
In the nursing profession, women are in a/the majority. ☊ majority ☊
majority (over sb): They had a large majority over their nearest rivals. ☊ majority ☊
make sb: He never cleans his room and his mother never tries to make him. ☊ make ☊
She tried to make a good impression on the interviewer. ☊ make ☊
Can you make yourself understood in Russian? ☊ make ☊
It's important to try and make something of (= achieve sth in) your life. ☊ make ☊
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. ☊ make sth up ☊
a male-dominated profession ☊ male ☊
the damage caused by man to the environment ☊ man ☊
It's like trying to manage an unruly child. ☊ manage ☊
to manage a factory/bank/hotel/soccer team ☊ manage ☊
Let's meet up again—can you manage next week sometime? ☊ manage ☊
a bank/hotel manager ☊ manager ☊
Even if one person is hurt that is one too many. ☊ many ☊
a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the war ☊ mark ☊
The cross marks the spot where the body was found. ☊ mark ☊
Thursday is market day. ☊ market ☊
a growing/declining market for second-hand cars ☊ market ☊
I struggled through the mass of people to the exit. ☊ mass ☊
There were masses of people in the shops yesterday. ☊ mass ☊
The explosion made a massive hole in the ground. ☊ massive ☊
They are playing an important match against Liverpool on Saturday. ☊ match ☊
If you suspect a gas leak do not strike a match or use electricity. ☊ match ☊
a scarf with gloves to match ☊ match ☊
building materials (= bricks, sand, glass, etc.) ☊ material ☊
What's the matter with you today (= why are you behaving like this)? ☊ matter ☊
For maximum effect do the exercises every day. ☊ maximum ☊
Maybe we can meet for lunch next week sometime. ☊ maybe ☊
Try not to eat between meals. ☊ meal ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
He means trouble (= to cause trouble). ☊ mean ☊
I'm feeling very guilty—I've been meaning to call my parents for days, but still haven't got around to it. ☊ mean ☊
'But Pete doesn't know we're here!' 'That's what I mean! (= that's what I have been trying to tell you.)' ☊ mean ☊
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible. ☊ meanwhile ☊
Where did you first meet your husband? ☊ meet ☊
Pleased to meet you. ☊ meet ☊
Nice meeting you. ☊ meet ☊
There's someone I want you to meet. ☊ meet ☊
I don't think we've met. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. ☊ meet ☊
meet with sb: The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet ☊
meet (for sth): Let's meet for a drink after work. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb (for sth): We're meeting them outside the theatre at 7. ☊ meet ☊
Will you meet me at the airport? ☊ meet ☊
I met him off the plane. ☊ meet ☊
Maybe we'll meet again some time. ☊ meet ☊
meet sb: Did you meet anyone in town? ☊ meet ☊
They met up again later for a drink. ☊ meet up (with sb) ☊
The President met with senior White House aides. ☊ meet with sb ☊
The meeting of father and son after so long was a joyous occasion. ☊ meeting ☊
What is your earliest memory? ☊ memory ☊
People have short memories (= they soon forget). ☊ memory ☊
The drugs had a severe effect on her short-term memory. ☊ memory ☊
It was the worst storm in recent memory. ☊ memory ☊
A mere 2% of their budget has been spent on publicity. ☊ mere ☊
Let's try to sort out the mess. ☊ mess ☊
I've been trying to get you all day—don't you ever listen to your messages? ☊ message ☊
The campaign is trying to get the message across to young people that drugs are dangerous. ☊ message ☊
This chicken isn't cooked in the middle. ☊ middle ☊
on the stroke of midnight/shortly after midnight ☊ midnight ☊
He said he might come tomorrow. ☊ might ☊
She looked at him in mild surprise. ☊ mild ☊
The nearest bank is about half a mile down the road. ☊ mile ☊
We did about 30 miles a day on our cycling trip. ☊ mile ☊
My car does 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
My car gets 35 miles to the gallon. ☊ mile ☊
He gave his mind to the arrangements for the next day. ☊ mind ☊
When discussing influential modern artists, three names immediately come to mind. ☊ come/spring to mind ☊
I've heard they're getting divorced. Mind you, I'm not surprised—they were always arguing. ☊ mind you ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
minority shareholders in the bank ☊ minority ☊
At that very minute, Tom walked in. ☊ minute ☊
Hurry up! He'll be back any minute now. ☊ (at) any minute (now) ☊
My gloves have been missing for ages. ☊ missing ☊
You must try to learn from your mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
The weather has been very mixed recently. ☊ mixed ☊
British athletes had mixed fortunes in yesterday's competition. ☊ mixed ☊
We listened to the news with a mixture of surprise and horror. ☊ mixture ☊
Anger is often caused by frustration or embarrassment, or a mixture of the two. ☊ mixture ☊
One moment, please (= Please wait a short time). ☊ moment ☊
We arrived not a moment too soon (= almost too late). ☊ moment ☊
Moments later (= a very short time later), I heard a terrible crash. ☊ moment ☊
At that very moment, the phone rang. ☊ moment ☊
Have I caught you at a bad moment? ☊ moment ☊
On Monday(s) (= Every Monday) I do yoga. ☊ Monday ☊
I always do yoga on a Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet on Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Come back Monday week (= a week after next Monday). ☊ Monday ☊
We'll meet Monday. ☊ Monday ☊
Can you lend me some money until tomorrow? ☊ money ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
Her anxiety mounted month by month (= as each month passed). ☊ month ☊
More and more people are using the Internet. ☊ more and more ☊
She was far more intelligent than her sister. ☊ more ☊
See you tomorrow morning. ☊ morning ☊
Our group meets on Friday mornings. ☊ morning ☊
He mounted the platform and addressed the crowd. ☊ mount ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
to mount a protest/campaign/an exhibition ☊ mount ☊
The stores were overrun with rats and mice. ☊ mouse ☊
A number of industries sprang up around the mouth of the river. ☊ mouth ☊
Their mouths fell open (= they were surprised). ☊ mouth ☊
move away: She's been all on her own since her daughter moved away. ☊ move ☊
Share prices moved ahead today. ☊ move ☊
You can hardly move in this pub on Saturdays (= because it is so crowded). ☊ move ☊
move sth + adv./prep.: We moved our chairs a little nearer. ☊ move ☊
What's the date of your move? ☊ move ☊
Her new job is just a sideways move. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
The documentary opens tomorrow in movie theaters nationwide. ☊ movie theater ☊
Mr Brown ☊ Mr ☊
I won, but there wasn't much in it (= our scores were nearly the same). ☊ not much in it ☊
She tried to relax her tense muscles. ☊ muscle ☊
Every week they get together to make music (= to play music or sing). ☊ music ☊
the music business/industry ☊ music ☊
I must go to the bank and get some money. ☊ must ☊
I must admit (= I feel that I should admit) I was surprised it cost so little. ☊ must ☊
Must you always question everything I say? (= it is annoying) ☊ must ☊
'Do we have to finish this today?' 'Yes, you must.' ☊ must ☊
I haven't been feeling myself recently (= I have not felt well). ☊ myself ☊
His house is very near. ☊ near ☊
Where's the nearest bank? ☊ near ☊
The conflict is unlikely to be resolved in the near future (= very soon). ☊ near ☊
She has a 12-point lead over her nearest rival. ☊ near ☊
He was the nearest thing to (= the person most like) a father she had ever had. ☊ near ☊
The election proved to be a near disaster for the party. ☊ near ☊
a near impossibility ☊ near ☊
Only the nearest relatives were present at the funeral. ☊ near ☊
A bomb exploded somewhere near. ☊ near ☊
Visitors came from near and far. ☊ near ☊
The exams are drawing near. ☊ near ☊
Do you live near here? ☊ near ☊
Go and sit nearer (to) the fire. ☊ near ☊
My birthday is very near Christmas. ☊ near ☊
I'll think about it nearer (to) the time (= when it is just going to happen). ☊ near ☊
Share prices are near their record high of last year. ☊ near ☊
Profits fell from $11 million to nearer $8 million. ☊ near ☊
Nobody else comes near her in intellect. ☊ near ☊
He's nearer 70 than 60. ☊ near ☊
This colour is nearest (to) the original. ☊ near ☊
a state near (to) death ☊ near ☊
She was near to tears (= almost crying). ☊ near ☊
We came near to being killed. ☊ near ☊
Her mother lived in a nearby town. ☊ nearby ☊
There were complaints from nearby residents. ☊ nearby ☊
They live nearby. ☊ nearby ☊
The car is parked nearby. ☊ nearby ☊
It's not nearly as hot as last year. ☊ not nearly ☊
a neat desk ☊ neat ☊
neat handwriting ☊ neat ☊
neat rows of books ☊ neat ☊
She was wearing a neat black suit. ☊ neat ☊
They sat in her neat and tidy kitchen. ☊ neat ☊
neatly folded clothes ☊ neatly ☊
The box fitted neatly into the drawer. ☊ neatly ☊
She summarized her plan very neatly. ☊ neatly ☊
It doesn't seem necessary for us to meet. ☊ necessary ☊
He broke his neck in the fall. ☊ neck ☊
Somebody's going to break their neck (= injure themselves) on these steps. ☊ neck ☊
I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money. ☊ need ☊
need (for sb/sth) to do sth: There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow. ☊ need ☊
Britain's nearest neighbour is France. ☊ neighbour ☊
Even after years as a singer, he still suffers from nerves before a performance. ☊ nerve ☊
She was a thin, nervous girl. ☊ nervous ☊
I never knew (= didn't know until now) you had a twin sister. ☊ never ☊
He never so much as smiled (= did not smile even once). ☊ never ☊
There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try. ☊ nevertheless ☊
a new day ☊ new ☊
a daily/weekly newspaper ☊ newspaper ☊
I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital. ☊ next ☊
Next Thursday is 12 April. ☊ next ☊
a nice day/smile/place ☊ nice ☊
nice (to do sth): Nice to meet you! (= a friendly greeting when you meet sb for the first time) ☊ nice ☊
nice (doing sth): It's been nice meeting you. ☊ nice ☊
It was nice and warm yesterday. ☊ nice ☊
They sleep by day and hunt by night. ☊ night ☊
on the night of 10 January/January 10 ☊ night ☊
I'm working late tomorrow night. ☊ night ☊
No two days are the same. ☊ no ☊
Don't make a noise. ☊ noise ☊
They are a small but noisy pressure group (= they try to attract attention to their ideas by frequent discussion and argument). ☊ noisy ☊
The children were playing noisily upstairs. ☊ noisily ☊
She seemed neither surprised nor worried. ☊ nor ☊
My day began in the normal way, and then I received a very strange phone call. ☊ normal ☊
Just try to behave normally. ☊ normally ☊
The sleeve notes include a short biography of the performers on this recording. ☊ note ☊
Please make a note of the dates. ☊ note ☊
She's always trying to get something for nothing. ☊ for nothing ☊
Nothing but a miracle can save her now. ☊ nothing but ☊
A public notice about the planned development was pinned to the wall. ☊ notice ☊
Start writing now. ☊ now ☊
A peace settlement is nowhere in sight (= is not likely in the near future). ☊ nowhere to be found/seen, nowhere in sight ☊
the nuclear industry ☊ nuclear ☊
nuclear-powered submarines ☊ nuclear ☊
Nurses are leaving the profession in increasing numbers. ☊ number ☊
I tried to run but my legs just wouldn't obey me. ☊ obey ☊
everyday objects such as cups and saucers ☊ object ☊
observe sb/sth: Have you observed any changes lately? ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth do sth: The police observed a man enter the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe sb/sth doing sth: They observed him entering the bank. ☊ observe ☊
observe how, what, etc...: They observed how the parts of the machine fitted together. ☊ observe ☊
I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious. ☊ obvious ☊
I've met him on several occasions. ☊ occasion ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
This type of allergy can very occasionally be fatal. ☊ occasionally ☊
She's been behaving very oddly lately. ☊ oddly ☊
a girl of 12 ☊ of ☊
I've got three days off next week. ☊ off ☊
How many days did you take off? ☊ off ☊
I fell off the ladder. ☊ off ☊
We're getting right off the subject. ☊ off ☊
He's had ten days off school. ☊ off ☊
The photo may cause offence to some people. ☊ offence ☊
She managed to offend her boyfriend's parents as soon as she opened her mouth. ☊ offend ☊
offensive to sb: His comments were deeply offensive to a large number of single mothers. ☊ offensive ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
I see her quite often. ☊ often ☊
Try to exercise as often as possible. ☊ often ☊
We should meet for lunch more often. ☊ often ☊
You can't come tonight? Oh well, see you next week then. ☊ oh ☊
In those days most people left school when they were only fifteen years old. ☊ old ☊
We meet on Tuesdays. ☊ on ☊
on your birthday ☊ on ☊
I once met your mother. ☊ once ☊
This book was famous once, but nobody reads it today. ☊ once ☊
I don't know her well, I've only met her once or twice. ☊ once or twice ☊
I'll see you at one (= one o'clock). ☊ one ☊
One day (= at some time in the future) you'll understand. ☊ one ☊
We all try and help one another. ☊ one another ☊
She's their only daughter. ☊ only ☊
His only answer was a grunt. ☊ only ☊
Trying to reason with him only enrages him even more. ☊ only ☊
I want to keep my Swiss bank account open. ☊ open ☊
She had difficulty keeping her eyes open (= because she was very tired). ☊ open ☊
open sth: You need just one pound to open a bank account with us. ☊ open ☊
What time does the bank open? ☊ open ☊
The new hospital opens on July 1st. ☊ open ☊
the firm's banking operations overseas ☊ operation ☊
I've recently changed my opinion of her. ☊ opinion ☊
She tried calming him down but it seemed to be having the opposite effect. ☊ opposite ☊
The bank is opposite the supermarket (= on the other side of the road). ☊ opposite ☊
The army met with fierce opposition in every town. ☊ opposition ☊
The opposition is/are mounting a strong challenge to our business. ☊ opposition ☊
Is it a boy or a girl? ☊ or ☊
Interest rates can be controlled by order of the central bank. ☊ order ☊
The police are trying to restore public order. ☊ order ☊
an ordinary sort of day ☊ ordinary ☊
She plays the organ in church. ☊ organ ☊
You should try and organize your time better. ☊ organize ☊
Most coughs are viral in origin (= caused by a virus). ☊ origin ☊
My other sister is a doctor. ☊ other ☊
I saw Jack the other day. ☊ the other day/morning/evening/week ☊
If he started out at nine, he ought to be here by now. ☊ ought to ☊
our daughter/dog/house ☊ our ☊
Our main export is rice. ☊ our ☊
No, those are Ellie's kids. Ours are upstairs. ☊ ours ☊
He lives right out in the country. ☊ out ☊
You're out of luck—she left ten minutes ago. ☊ out ☊
The rain prevented them from eating outdoors. ☊ outdoors ☊
This is a brief outline of the events. ☊ outline ☊
Try not to knock that vase over. ☊ over ☊
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from screaming. ☊ over ☊
Over the next few days they got to know the town well. ☊ over ☊
I'm still owed three days' leave. ☊ owe ☊
Thanks for sticking up for me—I owe you one (= I owe you a favour). ☊ owe ☊
Your day off is your own (= you can spend it as you wish). ☊ own ☊
We arrived just as the musicians were packing up their instruments. ☊ pack up, pack sth up ☊
Send for your free information pack today. ☊ pack ☊
I never meant to cause her pain. ☊ pain ☊
The woodwork has recently been given a fresh coat of paint. ☊ paint ☊
a pair of gloves/shoes/earrings, etc. ☊ pair ☊
a daily/evening/Sunday paper ☊ paper ☊
Sue and Ben have recently become parents. ☊ parent ☊
a birthday/dinner/garden, etc. party ☊ party ☊
We grew more anxious with every passing day. ☊ pass ☊
You'll pass a bank on the way to the train station. ☊ pass ☊
A plane passed low overhead. ☊ pass ☊
a secret underground passage ☊ passage ☊
She bears more than a passing resemblance to (= looks very like) your sister. ☊ passing ☊
I love him more with each passing day. ☊ passing ☊
the recent/distant past ☊ past ☊
We arrived at two o'clock and left at ten past (= ten minutes past two). ☊ past ☊
We live in the house just past the church. ☊ past ☊
He just walked straight past us! ☊ past ☊
The woman spoke almost without pausing for breath (= very quickly). ☊ pause ☊
After a brief pause, they continued climbing. ☊ pause ☊
I'm paid $100 a day. ☊ pay ☊
pay sb/sth to do sth: I don't pay you to sit around all day doing nothing! ☊ pay ☊
it pays to do sth: It pays to keep up to date with your work. ☊ pay ☊
They are finding it difficult to meet the payments on their car. ☊ payment ☊
The negotiators are trying to make peace between the warring factions. ☊ peace ☊
A UN force has been sent to keep the peace (= to prevent people from fighting). ☊ peace ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
a meeting with business people and bankers ☊ people ☊
It was a perfect day for a picnic. ☊ perfect ☊
The TV works perfectly now. ☊ perfectly ☊
He criticized the recent poor performance of the company. ☊ performance ☊
Perhaps it would be better if you came back tomorrow. ☊ perhaps ☊
Tomorrow will be cold with sunny periods. ☊ period ☊
The accident has not done any permanent damage. ☊ permanent ☊
I'll come tomorrow, weather permitting (= if the weather is fine). ☊ permit ☊
Try to avoid making personal remarks. ☊ personal ☊
Nothing personal (= I do not wish to offend you), but I do have to go now. ☊ personal ☊
I try not to let work interfere with my personal life. ☊ personal ☊
Coogan has run a personal best of just under four minutes. ☊ personal ☊
He's no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company. ☊ personally ☊
I seem to have spent most of the day photocopying. ☊ photocopy ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
I spent the day taking photographs of the city. ☊ photograph ☊
They were physically prevented from entering the building. ☊ physically ☊
Try to be as physically active as possible. ☊ physically ☊
The police are trying to build up a picture of what happened. ☊ picture ☊
a pile of books/clothes/bricks ☊ pile ☊
He arranged the documents in neat piles. ☊ pile ☊
Take three pills daily after meals. ☊ pill ☊
She pinned the badge onto her jacket. ☊ pin ☊
A message had been pinned to the noticeboard. ☊ pin ☊
Pin all the pieces of material together. ☊ pin ☊
She always wears her hair pinned back. ☊ pin ☊
We'd better get a couple of extra pints (= of milk) tomorrow. ☊ pint ☊
It would be a great pity if you gave up now. ☊ pity ☊
I'm fed up with living with my parents, so I'm looking for a place of my own. ☊ place ☊
a meeting place ☊ place ☊
plan on sth/on doing sth: We hadn't planned on going anywhere this evening. ☊ plan ☊
We planned the day down to the last detail. ☊ plan ☊
plan how, what, etc...: I've been planning how I'm going to spend the day. ☊ plan ☊
to plant and harvest rice ☊ plant ☊
the plastic industry ☊ plastic ☊
play sb: France are playing Wales tomorrow. ☊ play ☊
You'll have to play inside today. ☊ play ☊
pleasant to sb: Please try to be pleasant to our guests. ☊ pleasant ☊
I was pleasantly surprised by my exam results. ☊ pleasantly ☊
Please could I leave early today? ☊ please ☊
Aren't you pleased to see me? ☊ pleased ☊
Pleased to meet you (= said when you are introduced to sb). ☊ pleased ☊
pleasure (of sth/of doing sth): She had the pleasure of seeing him look surprised. ☊ pleasure ☊
We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of our daughter Lisa. ☊ pleasure ☊
She took pleasure in shocking her parents. ☊ pleasure ☊
the pleasure and pains of everyday life ☊ pleasure ☊
It's a pleasure to meet you. ☊ pleasure ☊
I'll wait for you at the meeting point in the arrivals hall. ☊ point ☊
The point is you shouldn't have to wait so long to see a doctor. ☊ point ☊
She tried in vain to point out to him the unfairness of his actions. ☊ point out (to sb), point sth out (to sb) ☊
Thousands are at risk of being poisoned by fumes from faulty heaters. ☊ poison ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality. ☊ policy ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
I'll pop over and see you this evening. ☊ pop ☊
Skiing has become very popular recently. ☊ popular ☊
Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men. ☊ popular ☊
Japan has a population of nearly 130 million. ☊ population ☊
The ship spent four days in port. ☊ port ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
It will require positive action by all in the industry. ☊ positive ☊
positive (about sth): She tried to be more positive about her new job. ☊ positive ☊
It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that we'll all meet again one day. ☊ possibility ☊
Try to avoid losing your temper if at all possible (= if you can). ☊ possible ☊
Try to give as much detail as possible in your answer. ☊ as quickly, much, soon, etc. as possible ☊
I will come as soon as I possibly can. ☊ possibly ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
The guards were ordered not to leave their posts. ☊ post ☊
I'll put the information in the post to you tomorrow. ☊ post ☊
Payment should be sent by return of post (= immediately). ☊ post ☊
I've spent £25 on food today. ☊ pound ☊
Commuters came pouring out of the station. ☊ pour ☊
I meet famous people practically every day. ☊ practically ☊
My essay is practically finished now. ☊ practically ☊
She does an hour's piano practice every day. ☊ practice ☊
to practice the piano every day ☊ practice ☊
You need to practise every day. ☊ practise ☊
predict (that)...: She predicted (that) the election result would be close. ☊ predict ☊
She was chosen in preference to her sister. ☊ in preference to sb/sth ☊
a heavily pregnant woman (= one whose baby is nearly ready to be born) ☊ pregnant ☊
He got his girlfriend pregnant and they're getting married. ☊ pregnant ☊
I was not prepared for all the problems it caused. ☊ prepared ☊
A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. ☊ present ☊
The banks will begin to present their arguments today. ☊ present ☊
She managed to preserve her sense of humour under very trying circumstances. ☊ preserve ☊
the bank president ☊ president ☊
She pressed down hard on the gas pedal. ☊ press ☊
pressure (for sth): The pressure for change continued to mount. ☊ pressure ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
The nurse applied pressure to his arm to stop the bleeding. ☊ pressure ☊
The pound came under pressure from foreign currencies today, increasing the chances of a rise in interest rates. ☊ under pressure ☊
She pretended (that) she was his niece. ☊ pretend ☊
a pretty little girl ☊ pretty ☊
prevent sth/sb: The accident could have been prevented. ☊ prevent ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent sb/sth from doing sth: He is prevented by law from holding a licence. ☊ prevent ☊
Nothing would prevent him from speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
prevent (sb/sth) doing sth: Nothing would prevent him/his speaking out against injustice. ☊ prevent ☊
She is his daughter from a previous marriage. ☊ previous ☊
We had met on two previous occasions. ☊ previous ☊
I couldn't believe it when I heard the news. I'd only seen him the previous day. ☊ previous ☊
I had visited them three days previously. ☊ previously ☊
It's amazing how much computers have come down in price over the past few years. ☊ price ☊
He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle. ☊ principle ☊
In principle there is nothing that a human can do that a machine might not be able to do one day. ☊ in principle ☊
private banks ☊ private ☊
If he chooses Mary it's bound to cause problems. ☊ problem ☊
Her duty was to produce an heir to the throne. ☊ produce ☊
the caring professions (= that involve looking after people) ☊ profession ☊
There isn't much profit in running a restaurant these days. ☊ profit ☊
What's the programme for (= what are we going to do) tomorrow? ☊ programme ☊
Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise. ☊ promotion ☊
His speech prompted an angry outburst from a man in the crowd. ☊ prompt ☊
prompt sb to do sth: The thought of her daughter's wedding day prompted her to lose some weight. ☊ prompt ☊
There is more than one pronunciation of 'garage'. ☊ pronunciation ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ proportion ☊
prospect (of sth/of doing sth): There is no immediate prospect of peace. ☊ prospect ☊
proud that...: She was proud that her daughter had so much talent. ☊ proud ☊
It was a proud day in the nation's history ☊ proud ☊
Provided that you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to £100 a day. ☊ provided ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
Levels of waste from the factory may be a danger to public health. ☊ public ☊
the publication date ☊ publication ☊
specialist publications ☊ publication ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
Pull the lever to start the motor. ☊ pull ☊
to pull a muscle/ligament/tendon ☊ pull ☊
Pull your chair nearer the table. ☊ pull ☊
to inflict/impose/mete out punishment ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
They met by pure chance. ☊ pure ☊
The air was sweet and pure. ☊ pure ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
Jake has been pursuing her (= trying to have a relationship with her) for months. ☊ pursue ☊
She had never tried to put this feeling into words. ☊ put ☊
Her new job has put a great strain on her. ☊ put ☊
They put pressure on her to resign. ☊ put ☊
I tried to put the matter into perspective. ☊ put ☊
The sudden noise put her off her game. ☊ put sb off ☊
I'm just going to put the car away (= in the garage). ☊ put sth away ☊
Get it right, even if it takes time; it's quality not quantity that matters. ☊ quality ☊
It's (a) quarter to four now—I'll meet you at (a) quarter past. ☊ quarter ☊
It's quarter of four now—I'll meet you at quarter after. ☊ quarter ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
He put a question to the minister about the recent reforms. ☊ question ☊
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need 'Yes' or 'No' as an answer. ☊ question ☊
On the day in question we were in Cardiff. ☊ in question ☊
There was no question of his/him cancelling the trip so near the departure date. ☊ there is/was no question of (sth happening/sb doing sth) ☊
The hotel is in a quiet location near the sea. ☊ quiet ☊
The theatre was not quite (= was almost) full. ☊ quite ☊
'I almost think she prefers animals to people.' 'Quite right too,' said Bill. ☊ quite ☊
'It will all be gone tomorrow.' 'Can I quote you on that? ' ☊ quote ☊
race (to do sth): The race is on (= has begun) to find a cure for the disease. ☊ race ☊
The days seemed to race past. ☊ race ☊
race (against sb/sth): Who will he be racing against in the next round? ☊ race ☊
a railway station/worker/company ☊ railway ☊
There will be rain in all parts tomorrow. ☊ rain ☊
It's pouring with rain (= raining very hard). ☊ rain ☊
Promotion will mean that I'm immediately above him in rank. ☊ rank ☊
a rare disease/occurrence/sight ☊ rare ☊
rare (to do sth): It is rare to find such loyalty these days. ☊ rare ☊
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. ☊ rare ☊
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. ☊ rarely ☊
She fell and hurt her leg rather badly. ☊ rather ☊
Why didn't you ask for help, rather than trying to do it on your own? ☊ rather than ☊
Daytime temperatures can reach 40°C. ☊ reach ☊
The return to traditional family values is a reaction against the permissiveness of recent decades. ☊ reaction ☊
A spokesman said the changes were not in reaction to the company's recent losses. ☊ reaction ☊
The decision provoked an angry reaction from local residents. ☊ reaction ☊
Are you nearly ready? ☊ ready ☊
I couldn't resist the opportunity to meet a real live celebrity. ☊ real ☊
In the movies guns kill people instantly, but it's not like that in real life. ☊ real ☊
We try to make these training courses as realistic as possible. ☊ realistic ☊
We try to help all students realize their full potential (= be as successful as they are able to be). ☊ realize ☊
The moment I saw her, I realized something was wrong. ☊ realize ☊
I can't believe I am really going to meet the princess. ☊ really ☊
A trailer was attached to the rear of the truck. ☊ rear ☊
For some reason (= one that I don't know or don't understand) we all have to come in early tomorrow. ☊ reason ☊
We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably. ☊ reasonably ☊
He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once. ☊ reasonably ☊
recall that...: He recalled that she always came home late on Wednesdays. ☊ recall ☊
receive sth: Emergency cases will receive professional attention immediately. ☊ receive ☊
a recent development/discovery/event ☊ recent ☊
his most recent visit to Poland ☊ recent ☊
There have been many changes in recent years. ☊ recent ☊
We received a letter from him recently. ☊ recently ☊
Until recently they were living in York. ☊ recently ☊
I haven't seen them recently (= it is some time since I saw them). ☊ recently ☊
Have you used it recently (= in the recent past)? ☊ recently ☊
Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. ☊ reception ☊
He'll be famous one day. What do you reckon (= do you agree)? ☊ reckon ☊
reckon to be/have sth: Children are reckoned to be more sophisticated nowadays. ☊ reckon ☊
a growing recognition that older people have potential too ☊ recognition ☊
recognize sb/sth: I recognized him as soon as he came in the room. ☊ recognize ☊
I recommend (that) he should see a lawyer. ☊ recommend ☊
record that...: She recorded in her diary that they crossed the Equator on 15 June. ☊ record ☊
it is recorded that...: It is recorded that, by the year 630, four hundred monks were attached to the monastery. ☊ record ☊
the recording industry (= the industry that records and sells music) ☊ recording ☊
a red-haired girl ☊ red ☊
Keep the list of numbers near the phone for easy reference. ☊ reference ☊
the President's passing reference to (= brief mention of) the end of the war ☊ reference ☊
With reference to your letter of July 22... ☊ in/with reference to ☊
Before I decide, I need time to reflect. ☊ reflect ☊
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator. ☊ refrigerator ☊
refuse sth: The bank refused his demand for a full refund. ☊ refuse ☊
regret sth: If you don't do it now, you'll only regret it. ☊ regret ☊
regret that...: I regret that I never got to meet him in person. ☊ regret ☊
He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. ☊ regular ☊
I couldn't see my regular doctor today. ☊ regular ☊
We meet regularly to discuss the progress of the project. ☊ regularly ☊
the strict regulations governing the sale of weapons ☊ regulation ☊
Are you related to Margaret? ☊ related ☊
a close/near/distant relation of mine ☊ relation ☊
relationship (with sb): She has a very close relationship with her sister. ☊ relationship ☊
Her novel is still relevant today. ☊ relevant ☊
rely to do sth: These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
rely doing sth: The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low. ☊ rely on/upon sb/sth ☊
+ speech: 'It's much colder than yesterday,' he remarked casually. ☊ remark ☊
I don't remember my first day at school. ☊ remember ☊
As far as I can remember, this is the third time we've met. ☊ remember ☊
I can't remember his taking a single day off work. ☊ remember ☊
remember (that)...: I remember (that) we used to go and see them most weekends. ☊ remember ☊
to remove problems/obstacles/objections ☊ remove ☊
It's almost 15 years old. It isn't worth having it repaired. ☊ repair ☊
I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. ☊ reply ☊
report sb/sth + adj.: She has reported her daughter missing. ☊ report ☊
The committee includes representatives from industry. ☊ representative ☊
All illustrations are reproduced by kind permission of the Mercury Gallery. ☊ reproduce ☊
Call us now if you'd like to request a record for someone (= ask for it to be played on the radio). ☊ request ☊
require doing sth: Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. ☊ require ☊
require sb to do sth: All candidates will be required to take a short test. ☊ require ☊
The bank rescued the company from bankruptcy. ☊ rescue ☊
Recent research on deaf children has produced some interesting findings about their speech. ☊ research ☊
resist doing sth: The bank strongly resisted cutting interest rates. ☊ resist ☊
He tried to pin me down, but I resisted. ☊ resist ☊
As with all new ideas it met with resistance. ☊ resistance ☊
Resistance to change has nearly destroyed the industry. ☊ resistance ☊
Both sides met in order to try to resolve their differences. ☊ resolve ☊
The bank refuses to accept responsibility for the mistake. ☊ responsibility ☊
responsible (for sb/sth): Even where parents no longer live together, they each continue to be responsible for their children. ☊ responsible ☊
Try to get some rest—you have a busy day tomorrow. ☊ rest ☊
There are no matches tomorrow, which is a rest day, but the tournament resumes on Monday. ☊ rest ☊
How would you like to spend the rest of the day? ☊ rest ☊
In those days women led fairly restricted lives. ☊ restricted ☊
The farm was flooded, with the result that most of the harvest was lost. ☊ result ☊
The cyclone has resulted in many thousands of deaths. ☊ result in sth ☊
result sb/sth doing sth: These policies resulted in many elderly people suffering hardship. ☊ result in sth ☊
He struggled to retain control of the situation. ☊ retain ☊
The following day the pain returned. ☊ return ☊
return (to...) (from...): She's returning to Australia tomorrow after six months in Europe. ☊ return ☊
He was met by his brother on his return from Italy. ☊ return ☊
Salted peanuts were recently revealed as the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
reveal sb/sth to be/have sth: Salted peanuts were recently revealed to be the nation's favourite snack. ☊ reveal ☊
a review body/date/panel ☊ review ☊
I spent the weekend revising for my exam. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
The company is now reaping the rewards of their investments. ☊ reward ☊
a grain of rice ☊ rice ☊
long-/short-grain rice ☊ rice ☊
brown rice (= without its outer covering removed) ☊ rice ☊
His novels are a rich source of material for the movie industry. ☊ rich ☊
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays. ☊ rich ☊
ride sth (+ adv./prep.): to ride the subway/an elevator, etc. ☊ ride ☊
She rode the bus to school every day. ☊ ride ☊
She hitched a ride to the station. ☊ ride ☊
a smooth/comfortable/bumpy, etc. ride ☊ ride ☊
The new legislation faces a bumpy ride (= will meet with opposition and difficulties). ☊ ride ☊
Three riders (= people riding horses) were approaching. ☊ rider ☊
a motorcycle dispatch rider ☊ rider ☊
I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick). ☊ right ☊
right (in doing sth): Am I right in thinking we've met before? ☊ right ☊
Nothing's going right for me today. ☊ right ☊
I'll be right back. ☊ right ☊
Lee was standing right behind her. ☊ right ☊
The wind was right in our faces. ☊ right ☊
I'm right behind you on this one (= I am supporting you). ☊ right ☊
He's not in the office right now. ☊ right now ☊
Do it right now! ☊ right now ☊
I want it sent right away. ☊ right away/off ☊
right (to do sth): You have no right to stop me from going in there. ☊ right ☊
I'll give you a ring tomorrow. ☊ give sb a ring ☊
The industry is feeling the effects of recent price rises. ☊ rise ☊
He criticized the huge pay rises awarded to industry bosses. ☊ rise ☊
Gas rose in price. ☊ rise ☊
risk (to sb/sth): The chemicals pose little risk (= are not dangerous) to human health. ☊ risk ☊
You can't trust them. They'll rob you blind as soon as your back is turned. ☊ rob sb blind ☊
the role of diet in preventing disease ☊ role ☊
a chicken/cheese, etc. roll (= filled with chicken/cheese, etc.) ☊ roll ☊
roll sth (+ adv./prep.): She rolled her eyes upwards (= to show surprise or disapproval). ☊ roll ☊
Tree roots can cause damage to buildings. ☊ root ☊
The anchor was attached to a length of rope. ☊ rope ☊
He's had a really rough time recently (= he's had a lot of problems). ☊ rough ☊
We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. ☊ roughly ☊
the round green hills of Donegal ☊ round ☊
Two thousand is a nice round number—put that down. ☊ round ☊
We are trying to get the baby into a routine for feeding and sleeping. ☊ routine ☊
Make exercise a part of your daily routine. ☊ routine ☊
routine enquiries/questions/tests ☊ routine ☊
a routine job ☊ routine ☊
The vegetables were planted in neat rows. ☊ row ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
She laid down strict rules for her tenants including prompt payment of rent. ☊ rule ☊
Trains between London and Brighton run throughout the day. ☊ run ☊
Stop trying to run my life (= organize it) for me. ☊ run ☊
state-run industries ☊ run ☊
She came running to meet us. ☊ run ☊
The dogs ran off as soon as we appeared. ☊ run ☊
the day-to-day running of a business ☊ running ☊
I've been rushing around all day trying to get everything done. ☊ rush ☊
'I'll let you have the book back tomorrow.' 'There's no rush.' ☊ rush ☊
It's a sad reflection on life that it takes danger and suffering to bring people closer together. ☊ sad ☊
It will be a sad day for all of us if the theatre is forced to close. ☊ sad ☊
It is with great sadness that we report the death of James Banks yesterday. ☊ sadness ☊
The money is safely locked in a drawer. ☊ safely ☊
The police are concerned for the safety of the 12-year-old boy who has been missing for three days. ☊ safety ☊
We spent the weekend sailing off the south coast. ☊ sail ☊
in the days of sail (= when ships all used sails) ☊ sail ☊
a chicken salad ☊ salad ☊
I resigned last Friday and left that same day. ☊ same ☊
We treat boys exactly the same as girls. ☊ same ☊
The interviews were given to a random sample of students. ☊ sample ☊
The company is trying to improve customer satisfaction. ☊ satisfaction ☊
chicken in a white sauce ☊ sauce ☊
We should try to save water. ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
We'll eat some now and save some for tomorrow. ☊ save ☊
I've saved almost £100 so far. ☊ save ☊
He's trying to save their marriage. ☊ save ☊
I opened a savings account at my local bank. ☊ saving ☊
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? ☊ say ☊
say (what, how, etc...): It's hard to say what caused the accident. ☊ say ☊
Try to say that line with more conviction. ☊ say ☊
say to do sth: He said to meet him here. ☊ say ☊
They managed to scare the bears away. ☊ scare sb away/off ☊
recent scares about pesticides in food ☊ scare ☊
to cause a major scare ☊ scare ☊
Firefighters were on the scene immediately. ☊ scene ☊
I have a hectic schedule for the next few days. ☊ schedule ☊
We're working to a tight schedule (= we have a lot of things to do in a short time). ☊ schedule ☊
We are trying desperately to keep to our schedule. ☊ schedule ☊
scheme (to do sth): to introduce/operate a scheme to improve links between schools and industry ☊ scheme ☊
Shall I meet you after school today? ☊ school ☊
to study one of the sciences ☊ science ☊
scratch (sb/sth/yourself): I'd scratched my leg and it was bleeding. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sb/sth/yourself on sth: She scratched herself on a nail. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
scratch (at sth): Try not to scratch. ☊ scratch ☊
Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles. ☊ scratch ☊
He covered her mouth to stop her from screaming. ☊ scream ☊
scream (out) that...: His sister screamed out that he was crazy. ☊ scream ☊
Italy scored a second goal just after half-time. ☊ second ☊
the second of June/June 2nd ☊ second ☊
One of the smaller parties came a close second (= nearly won). ☊ second ☊
the manufacturing sector ☊ sector ☊
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger). ☊ security ☊
Try to see things from her point of view. ☊ see ☊
They've been seeing a lot of each other (= spending a lot of time together) recently. ☊ see ☊
You ought to see a doctor about that cough. ☊ see ☊
What is it you want to see me about? ☊ see ☊
Come and see us again soon. ☊ see ☊
see sb/sth + adj.: I hate to see you unhappy. ☊ see ☊
On a clear day you can see for miles from here. ☊ see ☊
seek sth from sb: She managed to calm him down and seek help from a neighbour. ☊ seek ☊
I can't seem to (= I've tried, but I can't) get started today. ☊ seem ☊
select sb/sth: a randomly selected sample of 23 schools ☊ select ☊
The final team selection will be made tomorrow. ☊ selection ☊
the random selection of numbers ☊ selection ☊
In the nineties most state-owned industries were sold off. ☊ sell sth off ☊
I'm sending the files off to my boss tomorrow. ☊ send sth off ☊
Always try to keep a sense of proportion (= of the relative importance of different things). ☊ sense ☊
The prisoner has served (= completed) his sentence and will be released tomorrow. ☊ sentence ☊
separate sb/sth: Police tried to separate the two men who were fighting. ☊ separate ☊
to cause serious injury/damage ☊ serious ☊
Smoking can seriously damage your health. ☊ seriously ☊
Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve immediately. ☊ serve ☊
Essential services (= the supply of water, gas, electricity) will be maintained. ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
a service industry ☊ service ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
set sb/sth + adv./prep.: Her manner immediately set everyone at their ease. ☊ set ☊
He pulled the lever and set the machine in motion. ☊ set ☊
The party suffered severe losses during the last election. ☊ severe ☊
Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. ☊ severe ☊
Please indicate your sex and date of birth below. ☊ sex ☊
Girls become sexually mature earlier than boys. ☊ sexually ☊
Do people in Italy shake hands when they meet? ☊ shake ☊
shallow roots (= that grow near the surface of the ground) ☊ shallow ☊
She hung her head in shame. ☊ shame ☊
She felt that her failure would bring shame on her family. ☊ shame ☊
share in sth: I try to get the kids to share in the housework. ☊ share ☊
I've done my share of worrying for one day! ☊ share ☊
sharp criticism ☊ sharp ☊
a girl of sharp intelligence ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
'What does your sister do?' 'She's a dentist.' ☊ she ☊
What a sweet little dog. Is it a he or a she? ☊ she ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
to be on the day/night shift at the factory ☊ shift ☊
I got a terrible shock the other day. ☊ shock ☊
She still hadn't got over the shock of seeing him again. ☊ shock ☊
These movies deliberately set out to shock. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb (to do sth): She enjoys shocking people by saying outrageous things. ☊ shock ☊
shock sb: It shocks you when something like that happens. ☊ shock ☊
shocking behaviour ☊ shocking ☊
shocking news ☊ shocking ☊
It is shocking that they involved children in the crime. ☊ shocking ☊
The guards were ordered to shoot on sight anyone trying to escape. ☊ shoot ☊
She was exhausted after a day's shooting. ☊ shooting ☊
I'm afraid I'm a little short (= of money) this month. ☊ short ☊
Money was short at that time. ☊ short ☊
I'm going to France for a short break. ☊ short ☊
Which is the shortest day of the year? ☊ short ☊
a short book (= taking a short time to read, because it does not have many pages) ☊ short ☊
She has a very short memory (= remembers only things that have happened recently). ☊ short ☊
Life's too short to sit around moping. ☊ short ☊
It was all over in a relatively short space of time. ☊ short ☊
She was short and dumpy. ☊ short ☊
He had short curly hair. ☊ short ☊
a short walk ☊ short ☊
a short skirt ☊ short ☊
She arrived shortly after us. ☊ shortly ☊
I saw him shortly before he died. ☊ shortly ☊
I bought a new umbrella but lost it shortly afterwards. ☊ shortly ☊
I'll be ready shortly. ☊ shortly ☊
The roads should be less crowded today. ☊ should ☊
It should be snowing now, according to the weather forecast. ☊ should ☊
He asked me what time he should come. (= His words were: 'What time shall I come?') ☊ should ☊
She shouted out in pain when she tried to move her leg. ☊ shout ☊
She tried not to let her disappointment show. ☊ show ☊
She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious). ☊ show ☊
show how, what, etc...: She tried not to show how disappointed she was. ☊ show ☊
He's just showing off because that girl he likes is here. ☊ show off ☊
A local artist is holding a show of her recent work. ☊ show ☊
She shut her eyes and fell asleep immediately. ☊ shut ☊
The bank shuts at 4. ☊ shut ☊
sunglasses that shut out 99% of the sun's harmful rays ☊ shut sb/sth out (of sth) ☊
Unfortunately the bank is shut now. ☊ shut ☊
Don't be shy—come and say hello. ☊ shy ☊
The two sides announced a deal yesterday. ☊ side ☊
a sideways move ☊ sideways ☊
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 ☊
She never lets her daughter out of her sight (= always keeps her where she can see her). ☊ sight ☊
After ten days at sea, we had our first sight of land. ☊ sight ☊
The soldiers were given orders to shoot on sight (= as soon as they saw sb). ☊ sight ☊
It was love at first sight (= we fell in love the first time we saw each other). ☊ at first sight ☊
We fell in love with the house at first sight. ☊ at first sight ☊
She nodded as a sign for us to sit down. ☊ sign ☊
The fact that he didn't say 'no' immediately is a good sign. ☊ sign ☊
The treaty was signed on 24 March. ☊ sign ☊
It is significant that girls generally do better in examinations than boys. ☊ significant ☊
The drug has had no significant effect on stopping the spread of the disease. ☊ significant ☊
It is significant that he changed his will only days before his death. ☊ significant ☊
They nodded in silent agreement. ☊ silent ☊
a silly idea ☊ silly ☊
That was a silly thing to do! ☊ silly ☊
Her work is full of silly mistakes. ☊ silly ☊
'I can walk home.' 'Don't be silly—it's much too far!' ☊ silly ☊
You silly boy! ☊ silly ☊
How silly of me to expect them to help! ☊ silly ☊
a silly sense of humour ☊ silly ☊
a silly game ☊ silly ☊
I feel silly in these clothes. ☊ silly ☊
I got it for a silly price (= very cheap). ☊ silly ☊
We had to wear these silly little hats. ☊ silly ☊
Why worry about a silly thing like that? ☊ silly ☊
I'm a simple country girl. ☊ simple ☊
He's been working in a bank since leaving school. ☊ since ☊
We eat rice every single day. ☊ single ☊
Good morning, sir. Can I help you? ☊ sir ☊
Are you ready to order, sir? ☊ sir ☊
'Report to me tomorrow, corporal!' 'Yes, sir!' ☊ sir ☊
'Thank you very much.' 'You're welcome, sir. Have a nice day.' ☊ sir ☊
an older/younger sister ☊ sister ☊
a big/little/kid sister ☊ sister ☊
My best friend has been like a sister to me (= very close). ☊ sister ☊
All the materials are on site so that work can start immediately. ☊ site ☊
You could get into a situation where you have to decide immediately. ☊ situation ☊
They complained about the size of their gas bill. ☊ size ☊
Thanks to her skilful handling of the affair, the problem was averted. ☊ skilful ☊
Remove the skins by soaking the tomatoes in hot water. ☊ skin ☊
a long/short/straight/pleated, etc. skirt ☊ skirt ☊
His talk nearly sent me to sleep (= it was boring). ☊ sleep ☊
Try to go back to sleep. ☊ sleep ☊
a dress with short/long sleeves ☊ sleeve ☊
The drawers slide in and out easily. ☊ slide ☊
His popularity has slipped recently. ☊ slip ☊
She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. ☊ slip ☊
As I ran up the stairs, my foot slipped and I fell. ☊ slip ☊
I missed the fast train and had to get the slow one (= the one that stops at all the stations). ☊ slow ☊
The glass bowl smashed into a thousand pieces. ☊ smash ☊
a bunch of sweet-smelling flowers ☊ smell ☊
smell sth: He said he could smell gas when he entered the room. ☊ smell ☊
He hadn't washed for days and was beginning to smell. ☊ smell ☊
a sweet/fresh/musty smell ☊ smell ☊
The smells from the kitchen filled the room. ☊ smell ☊
to smile sweetly/faintly/broadly, etc. ☊ smile ☊
He smiled to think how naive he used to be. ☊ smile ☊
He was smoking a large cigar. ☊ smoke ☊
How many cigarettes do you smoke a day? ☊ smoke ☊
He's trying to give up smoking. ☊ smoking ☊
20 cm of snow were expected today. ☊ snow ☊
It's been snowing heavily all day. ☊ snow ☊
It snowed for three days without stopping. ☊ snow ☊
Social events and training days are arranged for all the staff. ☊ social ☊
We meet at work, but never socially. ☊ socially ☊
They carried out research into the roles of men and women in today's society ☊ society ☊
It was with some surprise that I heard the news. ☊ some ☊
He's in some kind of trouble. ☊ some ☊
I'll see you again some time, I'm sure. ☊ some ☊
You'll find some in the drawer. ☊ some ☊
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. ☊ somehow ☊
It's quite something (= a thing that you should feel happy about) to have a job at all these days. ☊ something ☊
'We should finish by tomorrow.' 'That's something (= a good thing), anyway.' ☊ something ☊
I was somewhat surprised to see him. ☊ somewhat ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
It cost somewhere around two thousand dollars. ☊ somewhere around, between, etc. sth ☊
We have two sons and a daughter. ☊ son ☊
She sold the house soon after her husband died. ☊ soon ☊
See you soon! ☊ soon ☊
His feet were sore after the walk. ☊ sore ☊
I'm sorry. I can't make it tomorrow. ☊ I'm sorry ☊
He believed his immortal soul was in peril. ☊ soul ☊
a clicking/buzzing/scratching, etc. sound ☊ sound ☊
He crept into the house trying not to make a sound. ☊ sound ☊
She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news. ☊ sound ☊
a source of confusion ☊ source ☊
You need to see a specialist. ☊ specialist ☊
We came specially to see you. ☊ specially ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only) ☊ specific ☊
I specifically told you not to go near the water! ☊ specifically ☊
spend (sth doing sth): The company has spent thousands of pounds updating their computer systems. ☊ spend ☊
spicy chicken wings ☊ spicy ☊
We placed our bets and the croupier spun the roulette wheel. ☊ spin ☊
You must try and keep your spirits up (= stay cheerful). ☊ spirit ☊
split (into sth): The results split neatly into two groups. ☊ split ☊
Let's split up now and meet again at lunchtime. ☊ split sb up, split up ☊
The day was split up into 6 one-hour sessions. ☊ split sth up ☊
split (within sth): a damaging split within the party leadership ☊ split ☊
spread sth (out) (over sth): A series of five interviews will be spread over two days. ☊ spread ☊
spread sth between sb/sth: We attempted to spread the workload between the departments. ☊ spread ☊
to prevent the spread of disease ☊ spread ☊
There's a feeling of spring in the air today. ☊ spring ☊
The floor was tiled in squares of grey and white marble. ☊ square ☊
squeeze sth + adj.: Soak the cloth in warm water and then squeeze it dry. ☊ squeeze ☊
His stables are near Oxford. ☊ stable ☊
He remembered passing her on the stairs. ☊ stair ☊
a date stamp ☊ stamp ☊
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP). ☊ stand ☊
I've put a star by the names of the girls in the class. ☊ star ☊
The trail starts just outside the town. ☊ start ☊
What time are we starting tomorrow? ☊ start ☊
She started a yoga class at work. ☊ start ☊
Do you start the day with a good breakfast? ☊ start ☊
I only started (= began to read) this book yesterday. ☊ start ☊
a perfect start to the day ☊ start ☊
We've had problems (right) from the start. ☊ start ☊
state secrets (= information that could be harmful to a country if it were discovered by an enemy) ☊ state ☊
Your statement is misleading. ☊ statement ☊
My bank sends me monthly statements. ☊ statement ☊
I get off at the next station. ☊ station ☊
the main station ☊ station ☊
a train station ☊ station ☊
a railway station ☊ station ☊
a tube/an underground station ☊ station ☊
a subway station ☊ station ☊
The store stays open until late on Thursdays. ☊ stay ☊
The TV stays on all day in their house. ☊ stay ☊
My sister's coming to stay next week. ☊ stay ☊
I want you to stay away from my daughter. ☊ stay away (from sb/sth) ☊
a steady boyfriend/girlfriend (= with whom you have a serious relationship or one that has lasted a long time) ☊ steady ☊
I met his steady gaze. ☊ steady ☊
She's not very steady on her feet these days. ☊ steady ☊
the iron and steel industry ☊ steel ☊
a steep hill/slope/bank ☊ steep ☊
A short flight of steps led up to the door. ☊ step ☊
We are taking steps to prevent pollution. ☊ step ☊
She moved a step closer to me. ☊ step ☊
The hotel is only a short step from the beach. ☊ step ☊
This drawer keeps sticking. ☊ stick ☊
'Shall we meet on Friday this week?' 'No, let's stick to Saturday.' ☊ stick to sth ☊
The branch was sticking up out of the water. ☊ stick up ☊
carrot sticks ☊ stick ☊
The old lady leant on her stick as she talked. ☊ stick ☊
We collected dry sticks to start a fire. ☊ stick ☊
The boys were throwing sticks and stones at the dog. ☊ stick ☊
Her arms and legs were like sticks (= very thin). ☊ stick ☊
I'm really stiff after that bike ride yesterday. ☊ stiff ☊
He smiled at her, trying to take the sting out of his words (= trying to make the situation less painful or difficult). ☊ sting ☊
stir sth into sth: The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot. ☊ stir ☊
stop sb/sth: I want to go and you can't stop me. ☊ 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 ☊
You can't stop people from saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
stop sb/sth doing sth: You can't stop people saying what they think. ☊ stop ☊
Work has temporarily come to a stop while the funding is reviewed. ☊ stop ☊
We must stick to our story about the accident. ☊ story ☊
a gas/wood-burning stove ☊ stove ☊
I'm going to the library straight after the class. ☊ straight ☊
I'll do it straight away. ☊ straight away ☊
You should try not to place too much strain on muscles and joints. ☊ strain ☊
The cable has a 140kg breaking strain (= it will break when it is stretched or pulled by a force greater than this). ☊ strain ☊
She's been acting very strangely lately. ☊ strangely ☊
They got on well together although they were total strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
We've told our daughter not to speak to strangers. ☊ stranger ☊
Sorry, I don't know where the bank is. I'm a stranger here myself. ☊ stranger ☊
The bank is just across the street. ☊ street ☊
This job seems right up your street. ☊ (right) up your street ☊
This view has recently gathered strength (= become stronger or more widely held). ☊ strength ☊
I was surprised by the strength of her feelings. ☊ strength ☊
stress out: I try not to stress out when things go wrong. ☊ stress ☊
He stretched and yawned lazily. ☊ stretch ☊
strict rules/regulations/discipline ☊ strict ☊
She left strict instructions that she was not to be disturbed. ☊ strict ☊
There are strict guidelines on how the work is to be carried out. ☊ strict ☊
She's on a very strict diet. ☊ strict ☊
a strict teacher/parent/disciplinarian ☊ strict ☊
a strict Muslim ☊ strict ☊
a strict vegetarian ☊ strict ☊
She was brought up very strictly. ☊ strictly ☊
The industry is strictly regulated. ☊ strictly ☊
Two days later tragedy struck. ☊ strike ☊
He fell, striking his head on the edge of the table. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
She bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. ☊ striking ☊
In striking contrast to their brothers, the girls were both intelligent and charming. ☊ striking ☊
the Gaza Strip ☊ strip ☊
The islands are separated by a narrow strip of water. ☊ strip ☊
The college has strong links with local industry. ☊ strong ☊
Stay indoors in the middle of the day, when the sun is strongest. ☊ strong ☊
a stone/brick/wooden structure ☊ structure ☊
Shona struggled for breath. ☊ struggle ☊
life as a struggling artist (= one who is very poor) ☊ struggle ☊
struggle (with sb) (for/against sth): a struggle for independence ☊ struggle ☊
After a short struggle, I managed to get the knife away from him. ☊ struggle ☊
I did some acting in my student days. ☊ student ☊
study how, what, etc...: The group will study how the region coped with the loss of thousands of jobs. ☊ study ☊
Have you thought about having your hair in a shorter style? ☊ style ☊
Short skirts are back in style (= fashionable). ☊ style ☊
I'm surprised he rides a motorbike—I'd have thought big cars were more his style (= what suited him). ☊ style ☊
substitute A for B: Margarine can be substituted for butter in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
substitute B with/by A: Butter can be substituted with margarine in this recipe. ☊ substitute ☊
I tried to discuss it with her but only succeeded in making her angry (= I failed and did the opposite of what I intended). ☊ succeed ☊
Their plan will probably meet with little success. ☊ success ☊
She was surprised by the book's success (= that it had sold a lot of copies). ☊ success ☊
He's proud of his daughter's successes. ☊ success ☊
Accountants were boring. Such (= that) was her opinion before meeting Ian! ☊ such ☊
Such advice as he was given (= it was not very much) has proved almost worthless. ☊ such ☊
The knot was fastened in such a way that it was impossible to undo. ☊ such ☊
The damage was such that it would cost thousands to repair. ☊ such ☊
It's such a beautiful day! ☊ such ☊
Opportunities such as this did not come every day. ☊ such as ☊
This war has caused widespread human suffering. ☊ suffering ☊
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. ☊ sufficiently ☊
suggest itself (to sb): A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution). ☊ suggest ☊
suggestion (for/about/on sth): I'd like to hear your suggestions for ways of raising money. ☊ suggestion ☊
suggestion (that...): He agreed with my suggestion that we should change the date. ☊ suggestion ☊
If we met at 2, would that suit you? ☊ suit ☊
a summer's day ☊ summer ☊
Her face had obviously caught the sun (= become red or brown) on holiday. ☊ sun ☊
Supplies of food are almost exhausted. ☊ supply ☊
foods supplying our daily vitamin needs ☊ supply ☊
The supports under the bridge were starting to bend. ☊ support ☊
Thanks for all your support on the day of the funeral. ☊ support ☊
The idea has met with widespread support. ☊ support ☊
suppose (that)...: Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? ☊ suppose ☊
We could see fish swimming just below the surface. ☊ surface ☊
There are few surprises in this year's budget. ☊ surprise ☊
It comes as no surprise to learn that they broke their promises. ☊ surprise ☊
Her letter came as a complete surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
She likes springing surprises on people. ☊ surprise ☊
a look of surprise ☊ surprise ☊
She looked up in surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise (at sth): He gasped with surprise at her strength. ☊ surprise ☊
They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together. ☊ surprise ☊
I got a surprise when I saw the bill. ☊ surprise ☊
Much to my surprise, I passed. ☊ surprise ☊
To everyone's surprise, the plan succeeded. ☊ surprise ☊
Imagine our surprise when he walked into the room! ☊ surprise ☊
The decision has been greeted with surprise. ☊ surprise ☊
They expressed surprise at the outcome. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb: It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon. ☊ surprise ☊
surprise sb how, what, etc...: It's always surprised me how popular he is. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb that...: It surprises me that you've never sung professionally. ☊ surprise ☊
it surprises sb to do sth: Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving? ☊ surprise ☊
a surprised look ☊ surprised ☊
She looked surprised when I told her. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (at/by sb/sth): I was surprised at how quickly she agreed. ☊ surprised ☊
I'm surprised at you, behaving like that in front of the kids. ☊ surprised ☊
They were surprised to find that he'd already left. ☊ surprised ☊
surprised (that...): You shouldn't be surprised (that) he didn't come. ☊ surprised ☊
Don't be surprised if I pretend not to recognise you. ☊ surprised ☊
'Will she cancel the party?' 'I wouldn't be surprised.' ☊ surprised ☊
You'd be surprised how many people voted for him. ☊ surprised ☊
It's not surprising (that) they lost. ☊ surprising ☊
We had a surprising amount in common. ☊ surprising ☊
It's surprising how many people applied for the job. ☊ surprising ☊
A surprising number of people came. ☊ surprising ☊
She looked surprisingly well. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Surprisingly, he agreed straight away. ☊ surprisingly ☊
Not surprisingly on such a hot day, the beach was crowded. ☊ surprisingly ☊
She knew surprisingly little about her sister's life. ☊ surprisingly ☊
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan. ☊ survey ☊
The next morning we surveyed the damage caused by the fire. ☊ survey ☊
'How are you these days?' 'Oh, surviving.' ☊ survive ☊
Suspecting nothing, he walked right into the trap. ☊ suspect ☊
suspect (that)...: I began to suspect (that) they were trying to get rid of me. ☊ suspect ☊
The drug is suspected of causing over 200 deaths. ☊ suspect ☊
She fell over and swore loudly. ☊ swear ☊
swear (that)...: She swore (that) she'd never seen him before. ☊ swear ☊
Their bodies were soaked in sweat. ☊ sweat ☊
The air was sweet with incense. ☊ sweet ☊
I had a craving for something sweet. ☊ sweet ☊
Bacteria can cause gums to swell and bleed. ☊ swell ☊
They spent the day swimming and sunbathing. ☊ swim ☊
swim sth: Can you swim backstroke yet? ☊ swim ☊
That was in the days before electricity was available at the flick of a switch. ☊ switch ☊
Russian newspapers are largely sympathetic to the president. ☊ sympathetic ☊
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night. ☊ tackle ☊
The school doesn't take boys (= only has girls). ☊ take ☊
He took the criticism surprisingly well. ☊ take ☊
take sth to sb/sth: Take this to the bank for me, would you? ☊ take ☊
take sb to do sth: The boys were taken to see their grandparents most weekends. ☊ take ☊
I've decided to take a few days off next week. ☊ take sth off ☊
Ann and Joe aren't talking to each other right now (= they refuse to speak to each other because they have argued). ☊ talk ☊
When they get together, all they talk about is football. ☊ talk ☊
What are you talking about? (= used when you are surprised, annoyed and/or worried by sth that sb has just said) ☊ talk ☊
a target date of April 2012 ☊ target ☊
target of sth: He's become the target of a lot of criticism recently. ☊ target ☊
The storm nearly tore the roof off. ☊ tear ☊
I was close to tears as I told them the news. ☊ tear ☊
Desperately she fought back the tears (= tried not to cry). ☊ tear ☊
Their lawyers spent days arguing over technical details. ☊ technical ☊
recent advances in medical technology ☊ technology ☊
telephone sth: You can telephone your order 24 hours a day. ☊ telephone ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
There is a growing tendency among employers to hire casual staff. ☊ tendency ☊
It's nearly the end of term. ☊ term ☊
You'll be in terrible trouble if you're late again. ☊ terrible ☊
Would you mind terribly if I didn't come today? ☊ terribly ☊
test sb/sth for sth: The doctor tested him for hepatitis. ☊ test ☊
That dress of hers is too short. ☊ that ☊
Where's the letter that came yesterday? ☊ that ☊
The people I met there were very friendly. ☊ the ☊
It was the best day of my life. ☊ the ☊
I'm usually out during the day. ☊ the ☊
My car does forty miles to the gallon. ☊ the ☊
I've been invited too, so I'll see you then. ☊ then ☊
Just then (= at that moment) there was a knock at the door. ☊ then ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ then ☊
There's only four days left. ☊ there ☊
We went on to Paris and stayed there eleven days. ☊ there ☊
It's there, right in front of you! ☊ there ☊
There it is—just behind the chair. ☊ there ☊
We're almost there (= we have almost arrived). ☊ there ☊
Can I get there and back in a day? ☊ there ☊
I took one look at the car and offered to buy it there and then/then and there (= immediately). ☊ there ☊
He was tall and thin, with dark hair. ☊ thin ☊
think (that)...: I never thought (that) I'd see her again. ☊ think ☊
think (sth): Just think—we'll be lying on the beach this time tomorrow. ☊ think ☊
Try to think yourself into the role. ☊ think ☊
He never comes to see me these days (= now, as compared with the past). ☊ this ☊
They're very different, though they did seem to get on well when they met. ☊ though ☊
There were thousands of people there. ☊ thousand ☊
Drugs pose a major threat to our society. ☊ threat ☊
The house seemed less threatening in the cold light of day. ☊ threatening ☊
I expect I'll struggle through until payday. ☊ through ☊
The museum is open daily throughout the year. ☊ throughout ☊
a tidy desk ☊ tidy ☊
She keeps her flat very tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I like everything to be neat and tidy. ☊ tidy ☊
I'm a tidy person. ☊ tidy ☊
tidy habits ☊ tidy ☊
He left his dog tied up to a tree. ☊ tie sth up ☊
The gang tied up a security guard. ☊ tie sb up ☊
We tied up alongside the quay. ☊ tie up, tie sth up ☊
Do it now please—not in three hours' time (= three hours from now). ☊ time ☊
Did you have to wait a long time to see the doctor? ☊ time ☊
The early morning is the best time of day. ☊ time ☊
The movie is set at the time of the Russian Revolution. ☊ time ☊
This time tomorrow I'll be in Canada. ☊ time ☊
You have to be firm, but at the same time you should try and be sympathetic. ☊ at the same time ☊
She has to work at weekends from time to time. ☊ from time to time ☊
tip sb sth: She tipped the porter a dollar. ☊ tip ☊
The bus stopped abruptly, nearly tipping me out of my seat. ☊ tip ☊
It had been a long tiring day. ☊ tiring ☊
It was on the way to the station. ☊ to ☊
His expression changed from amazement to joy. ☊ to ☊
I like all kinds of music from opera to reggae. ☊ to ☊
He gave it to his sister. ☊ to ☊
She made a reference to her recent book. ☊ to ☊
The industry today is nothing to what it once was. ☊ to ☊
This car does 30 miles to the gallon. ☊ to ☊
To her astonishment, he smiled. ☊ to ☊
He couldn't get close enough to see. ☊ to ☊
I reached the station only to find that my train had already left. ☊ to ☊
I've got a piano lesson later today. ☊ today ☊
The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now). ☊ today ☊
Young people today face a very difficult future at work. ☊ today ☊
The review is in today's paper. ☊ today ☊
I'm leaving a week from today. ☊ today ☊
today's young people ☊ today ☊
I stubbed my toe on the step. ☊ toe ☊
Stay close together—I don't want anyone to get lost. ☊ together ☊
After the meeting the two sides in the dispute were no closer together. ☊ together ☊
Today is Tuesday, so tomorrow is Wednesday. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I'll see you the day after tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
The announcement will appear in tomorrow's newspapers. ☊ tomorrow ☊
I want it done by tomorrow. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow will be fine and dry according to the weather forecast. ☊ tomorrow ☊
Who knows what changes tomorrow may bring? ☊ tomorrow ☊
Tomorrow's workers will have to be more adaptable. ☊ tomorrow ☊
We arranged to meet at 7.30, but she never turned up. ☊ turn up ☊
turn that...: It turned out that she was a friend of my sister. ☊ turn out ☊
I don't know him well; I've only met him twice. ☊ twice ☊
an area twice the size of Wales ☊ twice ☊
Cats sleep twice as much as people. ☊ twice ☊
Charges have risen at twice the rate of inflation. ☊ twice ☊
twin boys/girls ☊ twin ☊
She fell and twisted her ankle. ☊ twist ☊
By a curious twist of fate we met again only a week or so later. ☊ twist ☊
May I borrow it for a day or two? ☊ a day, moment, pound, etc. or two ☊
Bungalows are a type of house. ☊ type ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
On a typical day, we receive about 50 letters. ☊ typical ☊
Nuclear weapons are the ultimate deterrent. ☊ ultimate ☊
Have you looked under the bed? ☊ under ☊
I've been feeling under stress lately. ☊ under ☊
You'll be under anaesthetic, so you won't feel a thing. ☊ under ☊
underground passages/caves/streams ☊ underground ☊
underground cables ☊ underground ☊
We understand each other, even if we don't always agree. ☊ understand ☊
Try to show a little more understanding. ☊ understanding ☊
Thousands of young people are facing long-term unemployment. ☊ unemployment ☊
measures to prevent unfair competition between member countries ☊ unfair ☊
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant. ☊ unimportant ☊
He was trying, for some unknown reason, to count the stars. ☊ unknown ☊
The author is virtually unknown outside Poland. ☊ unknown ☊
Unless I'm mistaken, she was back at work yesterday. ☊ unless ☊
Unless something unexpected happens, I'll see you tomorrow. ☊ unless ☊
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. ☊ unnecessary ☊
It would be unreasonable to expect somebody to come at such short notice. ☊ unreasonable ☊
I pinned the notice up on the wall. ☊ up ☊
We drove up to Inverness to see my father. ☊ up ☊
Police are urging anyone who saw the accident to contact them immediately. ☊ urge ☊
'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' ☊ urgent ☊
The chapel was built in the 12th century and is still in use today. ☊ use ☊
useful (to do sth): It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first. ☊ useful ☊
useless (doing sth): It's useless worrying about it. ☊ useless ☊
She tried to work, but it was useless (= she wasn't able to). ☊ useless ☊
Despite her problems, she carried on working as usual. ☊ as usual ☊
They're on vacation in Hawaii right now. ☊ vacation ☊
The book provides valuable information on recent trends. ☊ valuable ☊
The arrival of canals was of great value to many industries. ☊ value ☊
to go down/fall/drop in value ☊ value ☊
There are two versions of the game, a long one and a short one. ☊ version ☊
She gave us her version of what had happened that day. ☊ version ☊
The cliff was almost vertical. ☊ vertical ☊
The violence of her feelings surprised him. ☊ violence ☊
He met with a violent death (= he was murdered, killed in a fight, etc.). ☊ violent ☊
The red squirrel has become virtually extinct in most of the country. ☊ virtually ☊
Visits to our website have doubled in a year. ☊ visit ☊
When did the word 'bungalow' first enter the vocabulary? ☊ vocabulary ☊
Wait until the dough doubles in volume before kneading it again. ☊ volume ☊
This work has grown in volume recently. ☊ volume ☊
How did you vote at the last election? ☊ vote ☊
vote sth: We voted Democrat in the last election. ☊ vote ☊
I've got some calls to make but they can wait until tomorrow. ☊ wait ☊
wake sb (up): Try not to wake the baby up. ☊ wake ☊
The school is within easy walking distance of the train station. ☊ walk ☊
She just walked up to the desk and asked to see the manager. ☊ walk up (to sb/sth) ☊
It's only a short walk to the beach. ☊ walk ☊
Try not to let your mind wander. ☊ wander ☊
want doing sth: The plants want watering daily. ☊ want ☊
want to be/have sth: The plants want to be watered daily. ☊ want ☊
want (to do sth): What do you want to do tomorrow? ☊ want ☊
warn sb: I tried to warn him, but he wouldn't listen. ☊ 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 ☊
waste sth (in) doing sth: She wasted no time in rejecting the offer (= she rejected it immediately). ☊ waste ☊
You're wasting your time trying to explain it to him (= because he will not understand). ☊ waste ☊
Waste water is pumped from the factory into a nearby river. ☊ waste ☊
watch what, how, etc...: Watch what I do, then you try. ☊ watch ☊
The cashiers were asked to watch out for forged banknotes. ☊ watch out for sb/sth ☊
The water (= the supply of water) was turned off for several hours each day during the drought. ☊ water ☊
She fell into the water. ☊ water ☊
With a wave and a shout he ran down the road to meet us. ☊ wave ☊
Wave after wave of aircraft passed overhead. ☊ wave ☊
Guilt and horror flooded her in waves. ☊ wave ☊
It's been quite a day, one way and another (= for several reasons). ☊ way ☊
The area's wine industry still has a way to go to full maturity. ☊ way ☊
the best/quickest/shortest way from A to B ☊ way ☊
I left them alone, as I felt I was in the way. ☊ in the/sb's way ☊
This skirt is way (= a lot) too short. ☊ way ☊
I first met him way back in the 80s. ☊ way back (in...) ☊
The unions have always been weak in this industry. ☊ weak ☊
The sudden weakness in her legs made her stumble. ☊ weakness ☊
The purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ wealth ☊
a lethal/deadly weapon ☊ weapon ☊
The steps had been worn away by the feet of thousands of pilgrims. ☊ wear away, wear sth away ☊
'Are you going to the beach tomorrow?' 'It depends on the weather.' ☊ weather ☊
She looked beautiful on her wedding day. ☊ wedding ☊
What day of the week is it? ☊ week ☊
He comes to see us once a week. ☊ week ☊
a week ago today (= seven days ago) ☊ week ☊
The firm is introducing a shorter working week. ☊ week ☊
Have a good weekend! ☊ weekend ☊
We go skiing most weekends in winter. ☊ weekend ☊
weekly meetings ☊ weekly ☊
She is trying to lose weight (= become less heavy and less fat). ☊ weight ☊
Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived. ☊ welcome ☊
Well, I'd better be going now. ☊ well ☊
We were all soaking wet (= extremely wet). ☊ wet ☊
a wet day ☊ wet ☊
It's going to be wet tomorrow. ☊ wet ☊
'I need to see a doctor.' 'What for?' ☊ what for? ☊
When can I see you? ☊ when ☊
Sunday is the only day when I can relax. ☊ when ☊
We try to help whenever possible. ☊ whenever ☊
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy. ☊ whereas ☊
His best movie, which won several awards, was about the life of Gandhi. ☊ which ☊
I'll be back in a little while (= a short time). ☊ while ☊
+ speech: 'Can you meet me tonight?' he whispered. ☊ whisper ☊
The referee finally blew the whistle to stop the game. ☊ whistle ☊
He whistled in amazement. ☊ whistle ☊
The horse was almost pure white in colour. ☊ white ☊
She writes about her experiences as a black girl in a predominantly white city. ☊ white ☊
The people who called yesterday want to buy the house. ☊ who ☊
The people (who) we met in France have sent us a card. ☊ who ☊
He spent the whole day writing. ☊ whole ☊
Why bother to write? We'll see him tomorrow. ☊ why ☊
a manager with wide experience of industry ☊ wide ☊
The term is widely used in everyday speech. ☊ widely ☊
You'll do it this minute! ☊ will ☊
That'll be the doctor now. ☊ will ☊
win sth from sb: The Conservatives won the seat from Labour in the last election. ☊ win ☊
The wall gives some protection from the prevailing wind. ☊ wind ☊
The swan flapped its wings noisily. ☊ wing ☊
'I'd rather not talk now.' '(Just) as you wish.' ☊ wish ☊
I have a client with me right now. ☊ with ☊
a girl with (= who has) red hair ☊ with ☊
With all the lesson preparation I have to do I work 12 hours a day. ☊ with ☊
I bank with HSBC. ☊ with ☊
Unless you return the form within seven days, the offer will be withdrawn. ☊ withdraw ☊
The newspaper withdrew the allegations the next day. ☊ withdraw ☊
You should receive a reply within seven days. ☊ within ☊
a house within a mile of the station ☊ within ☊
There is discontent within the farming industry. ☊ within ☊
They had gone two days without food. ☊ without ☊
He found the place without difficulty. ☊ without ☊
I prefer to see a woman doctor. ☊ woman ☊
It's wonderful to see you! ☊ wonderful ☊
In the spring, cut out the old wood and shorten the young stems (= of bushes, etc.). ☊ wood ☊
work on sb/sth: His charm doesn't work on me (= does not affect or impress me). ☊ work ☊
Are they any closer to understanding how the brain works? ☊ work ☊
work at sth: I've been working at my assignment all day. ☊ work ☊
He recognized the sketch as an early work by Degas. ☊ work ☊
I have to leave work early today. ☊ work ☊
Her friends from work came to see her in the hospital. ☊ work ☊
before/after work (= in the morning/evening each day) ☊ work ☊
recent changes in working practices ☊ working ☊
worry sb/yourself + adj. (about sb/sth): He's worried himself sick (= become extremely anxious) about his daughter. ☊ worry ☊
worry sb with sth: Don't keep worrying him with a lot of silly questions. ☊ worry ☊
a worrying development ☊ worrying ☊
It is particularly worrying that nobody seems to be in charge. ☊ worrying ☊
It's been a worrying time for us all. ☊ worrying ☊
The most worrying thing is that she won't let us help. ☊ worrying ☊
The weather got worse during the day. ☊ worse ☊
They were trying to prevent an even worse tragedy. ☊ worse ☊
Manufacturing industry was worst affected by the fuel shortage. ☊ worst ☊
She'd look better with shorter hair. ☊ would ☊
If you went to see him, he would be delighted. ☊ would ☊
They would never have met if she hadn't gone to Emma's party. ☊ would ☊
I would imagine the job will take about two days. ☊ would ☊
She's broken her wrist. ☊ wrist ☊
write sth about/on sth: He hopes to write a book about his experiences one day. ☊ write ☊
Our son's having problems with his reading and writing (= at school) ☊ writing ☊
It was his bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time (= so that he got involved in trouble without intending to). ☊ wrong ☊
He stood up, stretched and yawned. ☊ yawn ☊
We couldn't help yawning during the speech. ☊ yawn ☊
She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested. ☊ yawn ☊
'I'm going to be rich one day.' 'Oh yeah?' (= I don't believe you.) ☊ oh yeah? ☊
It's years since we last met. ☊ year ☊
They haven't seen each other for years. ☊ year ☊
'I've never met her before.' 'Yes, you have.' ☊ yes ☊
'Waiter!' 'Yes, sir?' ☊ yes ☊
Yesterday's students are today's employees. ☊ yesterday ☊
All her yesterdays had vanished without a trace. ☊ yesterday ☊
It's a small car, yet it's surprisingly spacious. ☊ yet ☊
You girls, stop talking! ☊ you ☊
In his younger days he played rugby for Wales. ☊ young ☊
I met the young Michelle Obama at Princeton. ☊ young ☊
The bank is on your right. ☊ your ☊
You don't seem quite yourself today (= you do not seem well or do not seem as happy as usual). ☊ yourself ☊
the youth of today ☊ youth ☊