hình 
shaped 
terrain ☊ 
Địa hình ☊ Geography The terrain of this valley ☊ Địa hình của thung lũng này ☊ Geography monitor ☊ màn hình ☊ Objects 2 What is your situation? ☊ Tình hình của bạn là gì? ☊ Abstract Objects 1 The situation changed. ☊ Tình hình đã thay đổi. ☊ Abstract Objects 1 situation ☊ Tình hình ☊ Abstract Objects 1 Sometimes I feel like I am invisible to everyone. ☊ Đôi khi, tôi cảm thấy như tôi tàng hình với mọi người. ☊ Adjectives 2 invisible ☊ tàng hình ☊ Adjectives 2 Do you like the image of a field? ☊ Bạn có thích hình ảnh của một cánh đồng không? ☊ Miscellaneous image ☊ hình ảnh ☊ Miscellaneous Bamboo is a familiar image in Vietnam. ☊ Tre là một hình ảnh quen thuộc ở Việt Nam. ☊ Miscellaneous Form an organisation. ☊ Hình thành một tổ chức ☊ Verbs 5 Family and school help a child to form personality. ☊ Gia đình và trường giúp một đứa trẻ hình thành tính cách. ☊ Verbs 5 form ☊ hình thành ☊ Verbs 5 criminals and punishment ☊ Tội phạm và hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3 My punishment is the ten-year sentence. ☊ Hình phạt của tôi là bản án mười năm. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 a punishment ☊ Một hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3 In each religion, the punishment of the conscience is the heaviest one. ☊ Trong mỗi tôn giáo, hình phạt của lương tâm là nặng nhất. ☊ Abstract Objects 3 punishment ☊ hình phạt ☊ Abstract Objects 3 He has to face a heavy punishment. ☊ Anh ấy phải đối mặt với một hình phạt nặng nề. ☊ Reduplicative Words 2 like: hình → →
traverse flying ☊ bay hình chữ chi ☊ bevel pinion ☊ bánh khía hình nón ☊ helical gear ☊ bánh khía hình soắn ốc ☊ mitre gear ☊ bánh xe hình nón ☊ battle map ☊ bản đồ địa hình tỉ mỉ ☊ a rectangle’s surface ☊ bề mặt hình chữ nhựt ☊ to suffer from a symptom (of an illness) ☊ bị hình thức bệnh ☊ picture ☊ cái hình ảnh ☊ in the form of, using ☊ dưới hình thức ☊ in what way, in what shape, how ☊ dưới hình thức nào ☊ formative stage, period ☊ giai đoạn hình thành ☊ criminal record ☊ hồ sơ hình sự ☊ teratology ☊ kỳ hình học ☊ formal logic ☊ lô gích hình thức ☊ desktop (e.g. Windows) ☊ màn hình nền ☊ LCD - Liquid Crystal Display ☊ màn hình tinh thể lỏng ☊ login screen ☊ màn hình đăng nhập ☊ polite language, formal language ☊ ngôn ngữ hình thức ☊ close-knit, inseparable ☊ như hình với bóng ☊ common criminal ☊ phạm nhân hình sự ☊ metaphysics ☊ siêu hình học ☊ form, shape, formation ☊ sự hình thành ☊ to disguise oneself ☊ thay hình đổi dạng ☊ in the form of an arc, arc-shaped ☊ theo hình vòng cung ☊ following the model of ☊ theo mô hình của ☊ multiform, manifold ☊ thiên hình vạn trạng ☊ to discuss the political situation ☊ thảo luận về tình hình chính trị ☊ in this situation ☊ trong tình hình này ☊ an unsafe situation ☊ tình hình bất an ☊ political situation ☊ tình hình chính trị ☊ current situation, current state of affairs ☊ tình hình hiện nay ☊ tense situation ☊ tình hình khẩn trương ☊ economic situation ☊ tình hình kinh tế ☊ an unfavorable turn in the situation ☊ tình hình phát triển một cách bất lợi ☊ the situation changed ☊ tình hình đã đổi khác ☊ black and white photograph ☊ tấm hình trắng đen ☊ disk (shaped) antenna ☊ ăng ten hình bầu dục ☊ disk (shaped) antenna ☊ ăng ten hình đĩa ☊ a typical example is ☊ điển hình là ☊ geographical situation, geographical ☊ địa hình địa vật ☊ 
manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ 
有时 ☊ yǒushí echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ 真正的 ☊ zhēnzhèng de exakt ☊ chính xác ☊ 准确的 ☊ zhǔnquè de scheinen ☊ hình như ☊ 显示 ☊ xiǎnshì plötzlich ☊ đột nhiên, bất thình lình, bất ngờ ☊ 突然的 ☊ tūrán de rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ 丰满的 ☊ fēngmǎn de berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ 合理的 ☊ hé lǐ de fehlerfrei ☊ chính xác, không có lỗi ☊ 没有错误的 ☊ méi yǒu cuò wù de verachten ☊ xem thường, khinh ☊ 藐视 ☊ miǎo shì offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de kriminell ☊ hình sự ☊ 犯罪的 ☊ fàn zuì de diktieren ☊ viết chính tả ☊ 给 ... 听写 ☊ gěi ..... tīng xiě humorvoll ☊ hóm hỉnh ☊ 有幽默感的 ☊ yǒu yōu mò gǎn de erobern ☊ chinh phục ☊ 征服 ☊ zhēng fú amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ 官方的 ☊ guān fāng de politisch ☊ chính trị ☊ 政治的 ☊ zhèng zhì de jemanden diskriminieren ☊ đối xử phân biệt, khinh biệt, miệt thị ai đó ☊ 歧视某人 ☊ qíshì mǒurén unbestechlich ☊ liêm chính, thanh liêm ☊ 廉正的 ☊ liánzhèng de finanziell ☊ tài chính ☊ 金融的 ☊ jīnróng de kreisförmig ☊ tròn, có hình tròn ☊ 圆形的 ☊ yuánxíng de entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ 发生 ☊ fāshēng sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ 编造某事 ☊ biānzào mǒushì drollig ☊ ngộ nghĩnh, đáng yêu ☊ 滑稽的 ☊ huájī de anständig ☊ nghiêm chỉnh ☊ 体面的 ☊ tǐmiàn de ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ 异教的 ☊ yìjiào de das Satellitenfernsehen ☊ truyền hình cáp ☊ ☊ manchmal ☊ thỉnh thoảng ☊ ☊ die Hauptstraße ☊ đường phố chính ☊ ☊ der Hauptgang ☊ cống chính, lối đi chính ☊ ☊ die Hauptsaison ☊ mùa chính ☊ ☊ echt ☊ thực sự, xác thực, chân chính ☊ ☊ exakt ☊ chính xác ☊ ☊ scheinen ☊ hình như ☊ ☊ plötzlich ☊ đột nhiên, bất thình lình, bất ngờ ☊ ☊ rundlich ☊ đầy đặn, có hình tròn ☊ ☊ die Fernsehserie ☊ phim truyền hình nhiều tập ☊ ☊ die Spielshow ☊ trò chơi truyền hình ☊ ☊ berechtigt ☊ hợp lý, chính đáng ☊ ☊ der Haupteingang ☊ lối vào chính ☊ ☊ die Hauptstraße ☊ Đường phố chính ☊ ☊ die Rechtschreibung ☊ phép chính tả ☊ ☊ fehlerfrei ☊ chính xác, không có lỗi ☊ ☊ die Form ☊ hình dáng ☊ ☊ verachten ☊ xem thường, khinh ☊ ☊ der Kriminalfall ☊ trường hợp hình sự ☊ ☊ offiziell ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ kriminell ☊ hình sự ☊ ☊ das Gehör ☊ thính giác ☊ ☊ das Diktat ☊ chính tả ☊ ☊ diktieren ☊ viết chính tả ☊ ☊ der Zuhörer ☊ thính giả ☊ ☊ humorvoll ☊ hóm hỉnh ☊ ☊ erobern ☊ chinh phục ☊ ☊ amtlich ☊ chính thức ☊ ☊ die Politik ☊ chính trị ☊ ☊ der Politiker ☊ chính trị gia ☊ ☊ die Regierung ☊ chính phủ ☊ ☊ das Ministerium ☊ nội các chính phủ ☊ ☊ politisch ☊ chính trị ☊ ☊ das Rathaus ☊ tòa thị chính ☊ ☊ jemanden diskriminieren ☊ đối xử phân biệt, khinh biệt, miệt thị ai đó ☊ ☊ der Hauptsatz ☊ câu chính ☊ ☊ der Kurierdienst ☊ ngành bưu chính ☊ ☊ das Anliegen, die Bitte ☊ lời cầu xin, sự thỉnh cầu ☊ ☊ unbestechlich ☊ liêm chính, thanh liêm ☊ ☊ die Bilanz ☊ bảng cân đối tài chính ☊ ☊ finanziell ☊ tài chính ☊ ☊ der Würfel ☊ khối, hình lập phương ☊ ☊ die Spindel ☊ cây, trục chính ☊ ☊ kreisförmig ☊ tròn, có hình tròn ☊ ☊ der Bildschirm ☊ màn hình ☊ ☊ das Dreieck ☊ hình tam giác ☊ ☊ die Kerbe ☊ vết cắt hình chữ v ☊ ☊ die Kugel ☊ quả cầu, hình cầu ☊ ☊ entstehen ☊ nảy sinh, hình thành ☊ ☊ der Schiedsrichter ☊ trọng tài chính ☊ ☊ mit einem Heißluftballon fliegen ☊ bay trên khinh khí cầu ☊ ☊ sich etwas einbilden ☊ tưởng tượng, hình dung ☊ ☊ drollig ☊ ngộ nghĩnh, đáng yêu ☊ ☊ anständig ☊ nghiêm chỉnh ☊ ☊ das Muster ☊ mẫu hình ☊ ☊ die Chirurgie ☊ khoa phẫu thuật chỉnh hình ☊ ☊ die Lage veschlechtert sich ☊ tình hình xấu đi ☊ ☊ ketzerisch ☊ dị giáo, không chính thống ☊ ☊ die Hinrichtung ☊ việc tử hình ☊ ☊ Sagen Sie, gibt es Fernsehen im Schlafzimmer? ☊ Vây có truyền hình trong phòng ngủ không? ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 74) Ja, wir haben sogar Satellitenfernsehen. ☊ Dạ có, chúng tôi còn có cả truyền hình cáp. ☊ (Lektion 8, Nr. 75) Nach dem Salat bringt der Kellner das Hauptgericht. ☊ Sau món salat người bồi bàn bưng món chính ra. ☊ (Lektion 12, Nr. 118) In unserem Sportzentrum bieten wir die ganze Woche über eine Reihe von Sportarten an. ☊ ở trung tâm thể thao của chúng tôi có hàng loạt các loại hình thể thao suốt tuần. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 130) 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) Ja, meine Tante hat sie aufgebaut. ☊ Dạ đúng, chính cô em đã xây nó. ☊ (Lektion 17, Nr. 185) Gibt es noch Plätze für den Zeichentrickfilm? ☊ Vẫn còn chỗ cho phim hoạt hình chứ? ☊ (Lektion 34, Nr. 474) Manchmal spielt sein Vetter Flöte und Klavier. ☊ Thỉnh thoảng người anh họ của anh thối sáo và chơi đàn piano. ☊ (Lektion 40, Nr. 576) Genau. Sonst muss ich zu hohe Zinsen bezahlen. ☊ Chính xác. Nếu không anh sẽ phải trả lãi xuất cao. ☊ (Lektion 44, Nr. 639) Ohne Fernbedienung aber kann ich keine Programme einstellen. ☊ Nhưng tôi không thể điều chỉnh các chương trình mà không có cái điều khiển từ xa. ☊ (Lektion 47, Nr. 672) Hoffentlich müssen wir uns am Haupteingang nicht zu lange anstellen. ☊ Hy vọng là chúng ta không phải xếp hàng quá lâu ở lối vào chính. ☊ (Lektion 49, Nr. 695) Als sie in die Gegend der Hütte kommen, verlassen sie die Hauptstraße und fahren auf der Landstraße weiter. ☊ Khi họ tới địa hạt của nhà gỗ, họ rời đường phố chính và tiếp tục đi vào con đường làng. ☊ (Lektion 51, Nr. 718) Hattest du auch manchmal Heimweh? ☊ Anh có thỉnh thoảng nhớ nhà không? ☊ (Lektion 56, Nr. 800) Darauf ist ein Mensch abgebildet. ☊ Trên đó là hình vẽ của một người. ☊ (Lektion 66, Nr. 945) Die genaue Anzahl liegt noch nicht vor. ☊ Con số chính xác vẫn chưa được công bố. ☊ (Lektion 72, Nr. 1037) Tri ist ein sehr fröhlicher und humorvoller Mensch. ☊ Trí là một người rất vui vẻ và hóm hỉnh. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1050) Und du bist eine aufmerksame Zuhörerin. ☊ Còn em là một thính giả nhiệt tình. ☊ (Lektion 73, Nr. 1053) 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) Alle Medien berichten über die Auseinandersetzungen zwischen liberalen und konservativen Politikern. ☊ Tất cả phương tiện thông tin đều nói đến sự tranh luận giữa những nhà chính trị theo đảng tự do và những người theo đảng bảo thủ. ☊ (Lektion 81, Nr. 1156) Du meldest uns bei einem Portal mit Stellenangeboten im Internet an. ☊ Anh đăng ký tại cửa chính với trang cung cấp việc làm trên mạng. ☊ (Lektion 82, Nr. 1176) Das mache ich, wenn ich das Schließfach in der Bank ausgeleert und mich im Rathaus abgemeldet habe. ☊ Anh sẽ làm việc đó, sau khi anh rút hết mọi thứ trong tủ an toàn ở nhà băng và đăng ký tạm vắng tại tòa thị chính xong. ☊ (Lektion 84, Nr. 1200) Ich schreibe gerade an meiner Doktorarbeit zum Thema Energiepolitik in Japan. ☊ Tôi đang viết luận văn tiến sĩ về đề tài: „Chính sách năng lượng ở Nhật Bản“ ☊ (Lektion 94, Nr. 1433) Ich gehe zwei Mal die Woche ins Fitnessstudio. ☊ Tôi đi tập thể hình hai lần một tuần. ☊ (Lektion 96, Nr. 1520) Leider kam Ihre Bestellung als unzustellbar an uns zurück. Bitte teilen Sie uns Ihre korrekte Lieferadresse mit. ☊ Rất tiếc hàng bị chuyển lại chỗ chúng tôi. Xin vui lòng thông báo cho chúng tôi địa chỉ giao hàng chính xác của quý khách. ☊ (Lektion 98, Nr. 1597) Ich bin nicht sicher, ob diese Informationen richtig sind. ☊ Tôi không dám chắc những thông tin trên là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1608) Hier bin ich nicht sicher, ob deine Übersetzung korrekt ist. ☊ Tôi không chắc phần dịch này của anh / chị là chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1613) Ich brauche mehr Informationen über die Finanzkrise in Frankreich. ☊ Tôi cần thêm thông tin về cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính tại Pháp. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1615) Ich suche nach Literatur zum Thema Energiepolitik. ☊ Tôi đang tìm một số tài liệu viết về vấn đề „chính sách năng lượng“. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1617) 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) Ich habe hier alles Wesentliche zu diesem Thema zusammengefasst. ☊ Tôi đã tóm lược những nội dung chính về vấn đề này ở đây. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1630) Die Sachlage zu diesem Problem stellt sich wie folgt dar: ☊ Tình hình chung của vấn đề này là như sau: ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1634) Ich möchte Ihnen das Problem mit Hilfe dieser Grafik veranschaulichen. ☊ Xin mời quý vị cùng theo dõi biểu đồ sau để hình dung rõ hơn về vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 100, Nr. 1655) Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehört die Konzeption, Durchführung und Auswertung von Analysen im Bereich Finanzierung. ☊ Công việc của anh / chị bao gồm làm dự thảo, thực hiện và đánh giá các phân tích trong lĩnh vực tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 104, Nr. 1781) Sind Sie ein politischer Mensch? ☊ Anh / Chị là người có tính chính trị phải không? ☊ (Lektion 108, Nr. 1923) 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) Ich arbeite für eine Nichtregierungsorganisation. ☊ Tôi làm việc cho một tổ chức phi chính phủ. ☊ (Lektion 110, Nr. 2004) Können Sie bitte meinen Rechner konfigurieren? ☊ Anh / Chị có thể cấu hình lại máy tính của tôi được không? ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2037) Mein Bildschirm ist zu klein. Ich brauche einen neuen – mit mindestens 26 Zoll. ☊ Màn hình của tôi quá nhỏ. Tôi cần một cái mới cỡ 26 inch. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2039) Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit diesem neuen Flachbildschirm. ☊ Tôi rất hài lòng với màn hình phẳng mới này. ☊ (Lektion 112, Nr. 2040) Mein Bildschirm ist ausgefallen. ☊ Màn hình của tôi bị tắt. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2065) Die Festplatte muss neu konfiguriert werden. ☊ Ổ cứng phải được cấu hình lại. ☊ (Lektion 113, Nr. 2077) Ehe ich Ihnen die Details vorstelle, möchte ich Ihnen einen kurzen Überblick über die wesentlichen Punkte geben. ☊ Trước khi đi vào nội dung chi tiết, tôi muốn cung cấp cho quy vị một cái nhìn tổng quát về những điểm chính. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2096) Bitte schauen Sie sich nun diese Grafik an hier: Deutlich können Sie erkennen, dass der Umsatz im Sommer eingebrochen ist. ☊ Bây giờ quý vị làm ơn hãy nhìn vào hình đồ thị này: quý vị có thể nhận thấy rõ doanh thu đã sụt giảm trong mùa hè. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2102) In dieser Abbildung habe ich den Prozess systematisch dargestellt. ☊ Trong hình vẽ này tôi đã phác họa lại quy trình hoạt động một cách hệ thống. ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2107) Ich habe den roten Faden verloren. ☊ Tôi không nắm được ý chính (của bài diễn thuyết). ☊ (Lektion 114, Nr. 2123) Das ist die Ursache des Problems. ☊ Đây chính là nguyên nhân của vấn đề. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2143) Das ist ein Vorteil. ☊ Đó chính là một ưu thế / ưu điểm. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2145) Das ist ein Nachteil. ☊ Đó chính là một nhược điểm / hạn chế. ☊ (Lektion 115, Nr. 2146) Für dieses Projekt fehlen uns die finanziellen Mittel. ☊ Chúng ta thiếu nguồn tài chính cho dự án này. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2178) Das können wir uns nicht leisten. ☊ Chúng ta không đủ khả năng tài chính. ☊ (Lektion 116, Nr. 2179) Dieses Gerät ist besonders gründlich. ☊ Chiếc máy này đặc biệt chính xác. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2262) Das ist ein Original. ☊ Đây là sản phẩm chính gốc. ☊ (Lektion 118, Nr. 2268) Was kostet die Miete für einen komplett eingerichteten Messestand mit 15 qm²? ☊ Tiền thuê một gian trưng bày 15 mét vuông được trang trí hoàn chỉnh là bao nhiêu? ☊ (Lektion 120, Nr. 2308) acceptable to sb: We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties. ☊ acceptable ☊
an accurate description/account/calculation ☊ accurate ☊
accurate information/data ☊ accurate ☊
Accurate records must be kept. ☊ accurate ☊
The police are trying to obtain a more accurate picture of crime levels. ☊ accurate ☊
a highly accurate electronic compass ☊ accurate ☊
accurate to within 3 mm ☊ accurate ☊
My watch is not very accurate. ☊ accurate ☊
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings. ☊ accurate ☊
The article accurately reflects public opinion. ☊ accurately ☊
You need to hit the ball accurately. ☊ accurately ☊
The report accurately reflects the current state of the industry. ☊ accurately ☊
The government was accused of incompetence. ☊ accuse ☊
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions. ☊ action ☊
They were both politically active. ☊ active ☊
adapt sth: These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. ☊ adapt ☊
Three of her novels have been adapted for television. ☊ adapt ☊
last minute additions to the government's package of proposals ☊ addition ☊
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service. ☊ additional ☊
adjust sth: Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. ☊ adjust ☊
This button is for adjusting the volume. ☊ adjust ☊
The brakes need to be adjusted. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust sth to sth: Adjust your language to the age of your audience. ☊ adjust ☊
They'll be fine—they just need time to adjust. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to sth: After a while his eyes adjusted to the dark. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust to doing sth: It took her a while to adjust to living alone. ☊ adjust ☊
It can be difficult to adjust to being a parent. ☊ adjust ☊
adjust yourself to sth: You'll quickly adjust yourself to student life. ☊ adjust ☊
My eyes were still trying to adjust themselves to the strong sunlight. ☊ adjust ☊
You have to admire the way he handled the situation. ☊ admire ☊
be admitted that...: It was generally admitted that the government had acted too quickly. ☊ admit ☊
The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. ☊ adopt ☊
the adverts on television ☊ advert ☊
radio/TV advertising ☊ advertising ☊
She advises the government on environmental issues. ☊ advise ☊
I looked after my father's financial affairs. ☊ affair ☊
an expert on foreign affairs (= political events in other countries) ☊ affair ☊
Are you for or against the death penalty? ☊ against ☊
It was on TV not (so) long ago. ☊ ago ☊
agree with sth: I agree with her analysis of the situation. ☊ agree ☊
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe. ☊ aim ☊
aim at sth: The government is aiming at a 50% reduction in unemployment. ☊ aim ☊
She decided to sound the alarm (= warn people that the situation was dangerous). ☊ alarm ☊
political/literary/sporting ambitions ☊ ambition ☊
Discuss it among yourselves (= with each other) first. ☊ among ☊
amuse sb: My funny drawings amused the kids. ☊ amuse ☊
amuse yourself: I'm sure I'll be able to amuse myself for a few hours. ☊ amuse ☊
announce sth: They haven't formally announced their engagement yet. ☊ announce ☊
announce sth to sb: The government yesterday announced to the media plans to create a million new jobs. ☊ announce ☊
The sender of the first correct answer to be drawn will receive £100. ☊ answer ☊
It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems. ☊ apart from ☊
apply sth: to apply economic sanctions/political pressure ☊ apply ☊
appropriate for sth: Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party. ☊ appropriate ☊
Some of the opposition party's policies have been appropriated by the government. ☊ appropriate ☊
The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. ☊ approval ☊
parliamentary/congressional/government approval ☊ approval ☊
Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans. ☊ approval ☊
Finance is Mark's area. ☊ area ☊
Move the cursor to a blank area of the computer screen. ☊ area ☊
argue sth: She argued the case for bringing back the death penalty. ☊ argue ☊
Her main argument was a moral one. ☊ argument ☊
Guerrillas have pledged to intensify the armed struggle against the new government. ☊ armed ☊
Digital television has been around for some time now. ☊ around ☊
I must arrange my financial affairs and make a will. ☊ arrange ☊
the arrival of pay TV ☊ arrival ☊
Can we call television art? ☊ art ☊
an artistic temperament (= behaviour thought to be typical of artists, musicians, etc.) ☊ artistic ☊
financial assistance for people on low incomes ☊ assistance ☊
He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education. ☊ associated ☊
a scathing attack on the government's policies ☊ attack ☊
for the attention of... (= written on the envelope of an official letter to say who should deal with it) ☊ attention ☊
the government's attitude towards single parents ☊ attitude ☊
The main attraction at Giverny is Monet's garden. ☊ attraction ☊
The debate was televised in front of a live audience. ☊ audience ☊
I have to report this to the authorities. ☊ authority ☊
The television guide is at the back of the paper. ☊ back ☊
The programme of economic reform is backed (= given financial support) by foreign aid. ☊ back ☊
The economic crisis reflects badly on the government's policies. ☊ badly ☊
balance sth (on sth): The television was precariously balanced on top of a pile of books. ☊ balance ☊
The meetings are always in the main conference room. ☊ be ☊
beat sb: At that time children were regularly beaten for quite minor offences (= a punishment). ☊ beat ☊
The government's main aim is to beat inflation. ☊ beat ☊
This is the master bedroom (= the main bedroom of the house). ☊ bedroom ☊
It may be many years before the situation improves. ☊ before ☊
begin sth as sth: He began his political career as a student (= when he was a student). ☊ begin ☊
religious/political beliefs ☊ belief ☊
The party believes (that) education is the most important issue facing the government. ☊ believe ☊
Do you believe in capital punishment? ☊ believe in sth ☊
the bell of a trumpet (= the bell-shaped part at the end of it) ☊ bell ☊
a bell-shaped flower ☊ bell ☊
Have you ever belonged to a political party? ☊ belong to sth ☊
The knives were bent out of shape. ☊ bend ☊
He bent the wire into the shape of a square. ☊ bend ☊
Who exactly stands to benefit from these changes? ☊ benefit ☊
The situation is beyond our control. ☊ beyond ☊
The government will have to take the blame for the riots. ☊ blame ☊
Suddenly the screen went blank. ☊ blank ☊
The proposed merger has been blocked by the government. ☊ block ☊
He removed the figure from the board. ☊ board ☊
He has a large body, but thin legs. ☊ body ☊
You pay less for the supermarket's own brand. ☊ brand ☊
Champagne houses owe their success to brand image. ☊ brand ☊
The article brought her into conflict with the authorities. ☊ bring ☊
The negotiators were in broad agreement on the main issues. ☊ broad ☊
In broad terms, the paper argues that each country should develop its own policy. ☊ broad ☊
She's built a new career for herself. ☊ build ☊
burn yourself: I burned myself on the stove. ☊ burn ☊
the main business of the meeting ☊ business ☊
a busy main road ☊ busy ☊
It isn't that he lied exactly, but he did tend to exaggerate. ☊ but ☊
to cancel a policy/subscription ☊ cancel ☊
The model of the building was made of card. ☊ card ☊
a model made out of cardboard ☊ cardboard ☊
a career in politics ☊ career ☊
Don't be so careless about/with spelling. ☊ careless ☊
It's a classic case (= a very typical case) of bad planning. ☊ case ☊
the supporting cast (= not the main actors, but the others) ☊ cast ☊
The results can be divided into three main categories. ☊ category ☊
Unemployment is a major cause of poverty. ☊ cause ☊
with/without good cause (= with/without a good reason) ☊ cause ☊
Reducing inflation is central to (= is an important part of) the government's economic policy. ☊ central ☊
the central committee (= of a political party) ☊ central ☊
the Centre for Policy Studies ☊ centre ☊
Volunteers formed a human chain to rescue precious items from the burning house. ☊ chain ☊
a change of government ☊ change ☊
social/political/economic change ☊ change ☊
a major/minor character in the book ☊ character ☊
cartoon characters ☊ character ☊
The need to communicate is a key characteristic of human society. ☊ characteristic ☊
criminal charges ☊ charge ☊
Be careful you don't leave yourself open to charges of political bias. ☊ charge ☊
The printer isn't exactly cheap at £200. ☊ cheap ☊
Many people feel cheated by the government's refusal to hold a referendum. ☊ cheat ☊
a check for spelling mistakes ☊ check ☊
the chief cause/problem/reason ☊ chief ☊
one of the President's chief rivals ☊ chief ☊
the chief financial officer of the company ☊ chief ☊
All main courses are served with chips or baked potato. ☊ chip ☊
This government is committed to extending parental choice in education. ☊ choice ☊
The country was chopped up into small administrative areas. ☊ chop ☊
changing social and political circumstances ☊ circumstance ☊
Grants are awarded according to your financial circumstances. ☊ circumstance ☊
He claimed political asylum. ☊ claim ☊
You can make a claim on your insurance policy. ☊ claim ☊
Complete a claim form (= an official document which you must use in order to request money from an organization). ☊ claim ☊
a report examining claims of corrupt links between politicians ☊ claim ☊
The sport has a very clean image. ☊ clean ☊
She gave me clear and precise directions. ☊ clear ☊
Clear up your own mess! ☊ clear up, clear sth up ☊
the Town Clerk ☊ clerk ☊
the present political climate ☊ climate ☊
In the event of the machine not operating correctly, an error code will appear. ☊ code ☊
the Prime Minister and his Cabinet colleagues ☊ colleague ☊
He got interested in politics when he was in college. ☊ college ☊
a colouring book (= with pictures that you can add colour to) ☊ colour ☊
the gossip/financial column ☊ column ☊
to add up a column of figures ☊ column ☊
This model combines a telephone and fax machine. ☊ combine ☊
He didn't appreciate the comedy of the situation. ☊ comedy ☊
The police arrived and took command of the situation. ☊ command ☊
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison. ☊ commission ☊
the government's commitment to public services ☊ commitment ☊
a common spelling mistake ☊ common ☊
Her nervousness was communicating itself to the children. ☊ communicate ☊
He runs his own TV production company. ☊ company ☊
company policy ☊ company ☊
compare A and B: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours. ☊ compare ☊
You can draw comparisons with the situation in Ireland (= say how the two situations are similar). ☊ comparison ☊
a music/photo, etc. competition ☊ competition ☊
a formal complaint ☊ complaint ☊
a complete guide to events in Oxford ☊ complete ☊
the complete works of Tolstoy ☊ complete ☊
concepts such as 'civilization' and 'government' ☊ concept ☊
One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information. ☊ concern ☊
What are your main concerns as a writer? ☊ concern ☊
The government's primary concern is to reduce crime. ☊ concern ☊
concern (about sth/sb): There is growing concern about violence on television. ☊ concern ☊
The pathway is formed from large pebbles set in concrete. ☊ concrete ☊
No one can predict with complete/total confidence what will happen in the financial markets. ☊ confidence ☊
a lack of confidence in the government ☊ confidence ☊
The soldiers concerned were confined to barracks (= had to stay in the barracks, as a punishment). ☊ confine ☊
The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts. ☊ conflict ☊
The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. ☊ conflict ☊
The government found itself confronted by massive opposition. ☊ confront ☊
A confused situation followed the military coup. ☊ confused ☊
There is some confusion about what the correct procedure should be. ☊ confusion ☊
consult sb about/on sth: I expect to be consulted about major issues. ☊ consult ☊
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies. ☊ contain ☊
Her poetry has a good deal of political content. ☊ content ☊
the continuously changing situation ☊ continuously ☊
The offer has been accepted, subject to contract (= the agreement is not official until the contract is signed). ☊ contract ☊
The situation when we arrived was in marked contrast to the news reports. ☊ contrast ☊
government controls on trade and industry ☊ control ☊
A military junta took control of the country. ☊ control ☊
There has been some violence after the match, but the police are now in control of the situation. ☊ be in control (of sth) ☊
control sth: government attempts to control immigration ☊ control ☊
control what/how, etc...: Parents should control what their kids watch on television. ☊ control ☊
The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election. ☊ conversation ☊
They gave the Prime Minister a cool reception. ☊ cool ☊
Desert plants are adapted to cope with extreme heat. ☊ cope ☊
Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies. ☊ core ☊
the four corners of a square ☊ corner ☊
Do you have the correct time? ☊ correct ☊
Do you know the correct way to shut the machine down? ☊ correct ☊
I think you've made the correct decision. ☊ correct ☊
They reasoned, correctly, that she was away for the weekend. ☊ correctly ☊
I spent all evening correcting essays. ☊ correct ☊
'Can I have one of those pens?' 'Of course—help yourself.' ☊ of course ☊
the civil/criminal courts ☊ court ☊
The walls were covered with pictures. ☊ covered ☊
The cracks (= faults) in the government's economic policy are already beginning to show. ☊ crack ☊
The main purpose of industry is to create wealth. ☊ create ☊
The government plans to create more jobs for young people. ☊ create ☊
The company is trying to create a young energetic image. ☊ create ☊
Credit will be given in the exam for good spelling and grammar. ☊ credit ☊
All major credit cards are accepted at our hotels. ☊ credit card ☊
criminal damage (= the crime of damaging sb's property deliberately) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal negligence (= the illegal act of sb failing to do sth that they should do, with the result that sb else is harmed) ☊ criminal ☊
criminal law ☊ criminal ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ criminal ☊
a criminal lawyer ☊ criminal ☊
to bring criminal charges against sb ☊ criminal ☊
a political/financial crisis ☊ crisis ☊
the government's latest economic crisis ☊ crisis ☊
The main criterion is value for money. ☊ criterion ☊
criticism of sb/sth: There was widespread criticism of the government's handling of the disaster. ☊ criticism ☊
criticism that...: My only criticism of the house is that it is on a main road. ☊ criticism ☊
criticize sb/sth for sth: The government has been criticized for not taking the problem seriously. ☊ criticize ☊
a cruel punishment/joke ☊ cruel ☊
cry with sth: He felt like crying with rage. ☊ cry ☊
The political cultures of the United States and Europe are very different. ☊ culture ☊
A range of policies have been introduced aimed at curbing inflation. ☊ curb ☊
curbs on government spending ☊ curb ☊
Curiously enough, a year later exactly the same thing happened again. ☊ curiously ☊
a pattern of straight lines and curves ☊ curve ☊
The fire badly damaged the town hall. ☊ damage ☊
The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ☊ damage ☊
an evening of drama, music and dance ☊ dance ☊
danger that...: There is a danger that the political disorder of the past will return. ☊ danger ☊
patterns of light and dark ☊ dark ☊
Is the Western a dead art form? ☊ dead ☊
In ten years he'll be dead and buried as a politician. ☊ dead ☊
He was sentenced to death (= to be executed ). ☊ death ☊
debate (sth): Politicians will be debating the bill later this week. ☊ debate ☊
declare sth: The government has declared a state of emergency. ☊ declare ☊
The government has declared war on (= officially stated its intention to stop) illiteracy. ☊ declare ☊
declare yourself + adj./noun: She declared herself extremely hurt by his lack of support. ☊ declare ☊
Photographs of actors decorated the walls of the restaurant. ☊ decorate ☊
The government was defeated by 200 votes to 83. ☊ defeat ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
The government is accused of using delaying tactics (= deliberately doing sth to delay a process, decision, etc.). ☊ delay ☊
The speech was a deliberate attempt to embarrass the government. ☊ deliberate ☊
I admired your delicate handling of the situation. ☊ delicate ☊
depend sb/sth to do sth: He knew he could depend upon her to deal with the situation. ☊ depend on/upon sb/sth ☊
The word 'politics' is derived from a Greek word meaning 'city'. ☊ derive from sth, be derived from sth ☊
The current political situation in Vietnam is described in chapter 8. ☊ describe ☊
floral/abstract/geometric designs ☊ design ☊
The basic design of the car is very similar to that of earlier models. ☊ design ☊
His increasing financial difficulties forced him to take desperate measures. ☊ desperate ☊
Tell me the main points now; leave the details till later. ☊ detail ☊
determine what, whether, etc...: We set out to determine exactly what happened that night. ☊ determine ☊
develop (from sth) (into sth): The place has rapidly developed from a small fishing community into a thriving tourist resort. ☊ develop ☊
This device enables deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. ☊ device ☊
The male bird has a differently shaped head. ☊ differently ☊
a direct hit (= a hit that is accurate and does not touch sth else first) ☊ direct ☊
direct sth to/towards sth/sb: There are three main issues that we need to direct our attention to. ☊ direct ☊
direct sth against sth/sb: Most of his anger was directed against himself. ☊ direct ☊
Simple directions for assembling the model are printed on the box. ☊ direction ☊
What's the main disadvantage? ☊ disadvantage ☊
disagreement (about/on/over/as to sth): Disagreement arose about exactly how to plan the show. ☊ disagreement ☊
financial disaster ☊ disaster ☊
The discovery of the disease among sheep spells financial disaster for farmers. ☊ disaster ☊
This makes an excellent hot main dish. ☊ dish ☊
Red blood cells are roughly the shape of a disk. ☊ disk ☊
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner. ☊ display ☊
a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall ☊ display ☊
a window display ☊ display ☊
to put sth on temporary/permanent display ☊ on display ☊
the City of London's financial district ☊ district ☊
The issue has divided the government. ☊ divide ☊
He divides his energies between politics and business. ☊ divide ☊
There's nothing we can do about it (= we can't change the situation). ☊ do ☊
domestic affairs/politics ☊ domestic ☊
It was a policy welcomed by world leaders from the US president downwards. ☊ downwards ☊
Official projections of the spread of AIDS have mercifully been revised downwards (= it has been predicted that the disease will not spread as fast as had earlier been suggested). ☊ downwards ☊
draw sth: to draw a picture/diagram/graph ☊ draw ☊
fully dressed ☊ dressed ☊
He has dropped out of active politics. ☊ drop out (of sth) ☊
As she got older, offers of modelling work began to dry up. ☊ dry up ☊
The project had to be abandoned due to a lack of government funding. ☊ due ☊
I spend a lot of my time on administrative duties. ☊ duty ☊
social, economic and political issues ☊ economic ☊
the government's economic policy ☊ economic ☊
the sports/financial/fashion, etc. editor ☊ editor ☊
She completed her formal education in 1995. ☊ education ☊
She's an education major. ☊ education ☊
a chocolate egg (= made from chocolate in the shape of an egg) ☊ egg ☊
the newly elected government ☊ elect ☊
Cost was a key element in our decision. ☊ element ☊
The report is likely to prove highly embarrassing to the government. ☊ embarrassing ☊
The government has declared a state of emergency following the earthquake. ☊ emergency ☊
The government had to take emergency action. ☊ emergency ☊
The government has been granted emergency powers (= to deal with an emergency). ☊ emergency ☊
Increased emphasis is now being placed on corporate image. ☊ emphasis ☊
'I can assure you,' she added with emphasis, 'the figures are correct.' ☊ emphasis ☊
He criticized the repressive methods employed by the country's government. ☊ employ ☊
government employees ☊ employee ☊
The government is aiming at full employment. ☊ employment ☊
It is rare to find a prominent politician with few political enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
engaged (in sth): They are engaged in talks with the Irish government. ☊ engaged ☊
'He's a politician, remember.' 'Enough said.' ☊ enough said ☊
to enter politics ☊ enter ☊
radio, television and other forms of entertainment ☊ entertainment ☊
It was typical family entertainment. ☊ entertainment ☊
I'll meet you at the main entrance. ☊ entrance ☊
The sender of the first correct entry drawn will win a weekend for two in Venice. ☊ entry ☊
the political environment ☊ environment ☊
The company has an equal opportunities policy (= gives the same chances of employment to everyone). ☊ equal ☊
Her hatred of religion is equalled only by her loathing for politicians. ☊ equal ☊
escape sth: She was lucky to escape punishment. ☊ escape ☊
It was this campaign that established the paper's reputation. ☊ establish ☊
establish where, what, etc...: We need to establish where she was at the time of the shooting. ☊ establish ☊
official government estimates of traffic growth over the next decade ☊ estimate ☊
There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay. ☊ even so ☊
The election was the main event of 2008. ☊ event ☊
She seemed to have everything—looks, money, intelligence. ☊ everything ☊
She gave an exact description of the attacker. ☊ exact ☊
an exact copy/replica of the painting ☊ exact ☊
We need to know the exact time the incident occurred. ☊ exact ☊
What were his exact words? ☊ exact ☊
She's in her mid-thirties—thirty-six to be exact. ☊ exact ☊
The colours were an exact match. ☊ exact ☊
The two men were exact contemporaries at university. ☊ exact ☊
I know exactly how she felt. ☊ exactly ☊
It happened almost exactly a year ago. ☊ exactly ☊
It's exactly nine o'clock. ☊ exactly ☊
You haven't changed at all—you still look exactly the same. ☊ exactly ☊
It was a warm day, if not exactly hot. ☊ exactly ☊
Where exactly did you stay in France? ☊ exactly ☊
Exactly what are you trying to tell me? ☊ exactly ☊
'You mean somebody in this room must be the murderer?' 'Exactly.' ☊ exactly ☊
It's not exactly beautiful, is it? (= it's ugly) ☊ not exactly ☊
'So he told you you'd got the job?' 'Not exactly, but he said they were impressed with me.' ☊ not exactly ☊
On closer examination it was found that the signature was not genuine. ☊ examination ☊
This is a good example of the artist's early work. ☊ example ☊
Japan is often quoted as the prime example of a modern industrial nation. ☊ example ☊
It is a classic example of how not to design a new city centre. ☊ example ☊
She has an executive position in a finance company. ☊ executive ☊
executive decisions/duties/jobs/positions ☊ executive ☊
an executive lounge (= at an airport) ☊ executive ☊
The heroine made her exit to great applause. ☊ exit ☊
Against all expectations, she was enjoying herself. ☊ expectation ☊
financial help to meet the expenses of an emergency ☊ expense ☊
The government now has to explain its decision to the public. ☊ explain ☊
the country's major exports ☊ export ☊
The riots are the most serious expression of anti-government feeling yet. ☊ expression ☊
Their frustration needs some form of expression. ☊ expression ☊
a gradual extension of the powers of central government ☊ extension ☊
To a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation. ☊ to... extent ☊
The government has promised an extra £1 billion for health care. ☊ extra ☊
a well-known face on our television screens ☊ face ☊
The company is facing a financial crisis. ☊ face ☊
If you're going to make accusations, you'd better get your facts right (= make sure your information is correct). ☊ fact ☊
It's about time you learnt to face (the) facts (= accepted the truth about the situation). ☊ fact ☊
a fairly typical reaction ☊ fairly ☊
We've lost faith in the government's promises. ☊ faith ☊
Plan your route in advance, using main roads as far as possible. ☊ far ☊
She is on the far right of the party (= holds extreme right-wing political views). ☊ far ☊
Such thinking is fashionable among right-wing politicians. ☊ fashionable ☊
fault (for doing sth): It's your own fault for being careless. ☊ fault ☊
He believes that the product's poor image is partly the fault of the press. ☊ fault ☊
The government looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report's recommendations. ☊ favour ☊
Teamwork is a key feature of the training programme. ☊ feature ☊
feature sb/sth: The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm. ☊ feature ☊
I know exactly how you feel (= I feel sympathy for you). ☊ feel ☊
Public feeling is being ignored by the government. ☊ feeling ☊
'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).' ☊ feeling ☊
Players are only reselected if they retain their form on the field (= when they are playing a match). ☊ field ☊
a political figure ☊ figure ☊
I saw a shadowy figure approaching. ☊ figure ☊
We couldn't figure her out. ☊ figure sb/sth out ☊
television news film of the riots ☊ film ☊
Finance for education comes from taxpayers. ☊ finance ☊
The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance. ☊ finance ☊
the Minister of Finance ☊ finance ☊
the finance director/department ☊ finance ☊
a diploma in banking and finance ☊ finance ☊
the world of high finance (= finance involving large companies or countries) ☊ finance ☊
government/public/personal finances ☊ finance ☊
It's about time you sorted out your finances. ☊ finance ☊
Moving house put a severe strain on our finances. ☊ finance ☊
The firm's finances are basically sound. ☊ finance ☊
The building project will be financed by the government. ☊ finance ☊
financial services ☊ financial ☊
to give financial advice ☊ financial ☊
to be in financial difficulties ☊ financial ☊
an independent financial adviser ☊ financial ☊
Tokyo and New York are major financial centres. ☊ financial ☊
a particularly fine example of Saxon architecture ☊ fine ☊
a finely tuned engine ☊ finely ☊
If the newspapers find out, he's finished in politics. ☊ finished ☊
Fish forms the main part of their diet. ☊ fish ☊
fit into sth: His pictures don't fit into any category. ☊ fit ☊
The punishment ought to fit the crime. ☊ fit ☊
fit sth to sth: We should fit the punishment to the crime. ☊ fit ☊
The government aims to make British industry leaner and fitter (= employing fewer people and with lower costs). ☊ fit ☊
a hot-air balloon flight ☊ flight ☊
focus (on/upon sb/sth): The discussion focused on three main problems. ☊ focus ☊
It was the main focus of attention at the meeting. ☊ focus ☊
The main course was followed by fresh fruit. ☊ follow ☊
The town is famous for its cathedral. ☊ for ☊
rebel/government forces ☊ force ☊
Television has become a major force in American political life. ☊ force ☊
force yourself: 'I shouldn't really have any more.' 'Go on—force yourself!' ☊ force ☊
force sth: Public pressure managed to force a change in the government's position. ☊ force ☊
foreign affairs/news/policy/trade ☊ foreign ☊
a foreign correspondent (= one who reports on foreign countries in newspapers or on television) ☊ foreign ☊
Just keep telling yourself that it won't last forever. ☊ forever ☊
forget where, how, etc...: I've forgotten where they live exactly. ☊ forget ☊
forgive my ...: Forgive my ignorance, but what exactly does the company do? ☊ forgive ☊
her slender form ☊ form ☊
The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. ☊ form ☊
The disease can take several different forms. ☊ form ☊
Help in the form of money will be very welcome. ☊ form ☊
Help arrived in the form of two police officers. ☊ form ☊
The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. ☊ form ☊
Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. ☊ form ☊
We need to come to some form of agreement. ☊ form ☊
I'm opposed to censorship in any shape or form. ☊ form ☊
forms of transport/government/energy ☊ form ☊
They hope to form the new government. ☊ form ☊
a newly-formed political party ☊ form ☊
form sth from/of sth: The chain is formed from 136 links. ☊ form ☊
The table was formed of two large slabs of stone. ☊ form ☊
form (up) (into sth): Queues were already forming outside the theatre. ☊ form ☊
The teams formed up into lines. ☊ form ☊
Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. ☊ form ☊
Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. ☊ form ☊
form sth: These hills were formed by glaciation. ☊ form ☊
A plan formed in my head. ☊ form ☊
form sth: I formed many close friendships at college. ☊ form ☊
formal evening dress ☊ formal ☊
The dinner was a formal affair. ☊ formal ☊
He kept the tone of the letter formal and businesslike. ☊ formal ☊
She has a very formal manner, which can seem unfriendly. ☊ formal ☊
formal legal processes ☊ formal ☊
to make a formal apology/complaint/request ☊ formal ☊
Formal diplomatic relations between the two countries were re-established in December. ☊ formal ☊
It is time to put these arrangements on a slightly more formal basis. ☊ formal ☊
He has no formal teaching qualifications. ☊ formal ☊
Young children are beginning their formal education sometimes as early as four years old. ☊ formal ☊
'How do you do?' she said formally. ☊ formally ☊
The accounts were formally approved by the board. ☊ formally ☊
Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period. ☊ formally ☊
A true democracy complete with free speech and a free press was called for. ☊ free ☊
By the end of May nearly 100 of an estimated 2 000 political prisoners had been freed. ☊ free ☊
The government is said to be taking a fresh look at the matter. ☊ fresh ☊
friendships formed while she was at college ☊ friendship ☊
From a financial point of view the project was a disaster. ☊ from ☊
Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests). ☊ front ☊
This design aims for harmony of form and function. ☊ function ☊
government funds ☊ fund ☊
a government-funded programme ☊ fund ☊
Recent events throw doubt on the president's political future. ☊ future ☊
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health. ☊ gain ☊
It was the biggest gamble of his political career. ☊ gamble ☊
Is the painting a genuine Picasso? ☊ genuine ☊
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article. ☊ genuine ☊
Only genuine refugees can apply for asylum. ☊ genuine ☊
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions. ☊ genuine ☊
$100 will get you the basic model. ☊ get ☊
You can get the basic model for $100. ☊ get ☊
give sth to sb: We discussed what punishment should be given to the boys. ☊ give ☊
The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system. ☊ give ☊
Her eyes were glued to the screen (= she did not stop watching it). ☊ be glued to sth ☊
The government intends to go ahead with its tax cutting plans ☊ go ahead (with sth) ☊
I have good reason to be suspicious. ☊ good ☊
to lead/form a government ☊ government ☊
the last Conservative government ☊ government ☊
the government of the day ☊ government ☊
Foreign governments have been consulted about this decision. ☊ government ☊
She has resigned from the Government. ☊ government ☊
The Government has/have been considering further tax cuts. ☊ government ☊
government policies/officials/ministers ☊ government ☊
a government department/agency/grant ☊ government ☊
government expenditure/intervention ☊ government ☊
Democratic government has now replaced military rule. ☊ government ☊
central/federal government ☊ government ☊
strong government ☊ government ☊
The Democrats are now in government in the US. ☊ government ☊
green politics ☊ green ☊
policies aimed at sustaining economic growth ☊ growth ☊
political leaders guarded by the police ☊ guard ☊
to hand in your notice/resignation (= formally tell your employer that you want to stop working for them) ☊ hand sth in (to sb) ☊
hate sb/yourself: The two boys hated each other. ☊ hate ☊
the heads of government/state ☊ head ☊
He's hearing-impaired (= not able to hear well). ☊ hearing ☊
They are both heavily involved in politics. ☊ heavily ☊
The penalty for speeding can be a heavy fine. ☊ heavy ☊
The pattern of the ancient fields is clearly visible from a height. ☊ height ☊
You can adjust the height of the chair. ☊ height ☊
to seek financial/legal/medical, etc. help ☊ help ☊
a help key/screen (= a function on a computer that provides information on how to use the computer) ☊ help ☊
She hurt herself. ☊ herself ☊
Jane herself was at the meeting. ☊ herself ☊
A high degree of accuracy is needed. ☊ high ☊
The report highlights the major problems facing society today. ☊ highlight ☊
It's him. ☊ him ☊
Peter ought to be ashamed of himself. ☊ himself ☊
social/economic/political history ☊ history ☊
My application was held up by the postal strike. ☊ hold sb/sth up ☊
a picture/curtain/coat hook ☊ hook ☊
The situation is not good but we live in hope that it will improve. ☊ hope ☊
a TV game show host ☊ host ☊
the council's housing policy ☊ housing ☊
We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors. ☊ however ☊
The public is always attracted to politicians who have the human touch (= the ability to make ordinary people feel relaxed when they meet them). ☊ human ☊
She ignored his feeble attempt at humour. ☊ humour ☊
They failed to see the humour of the situation. ☊ humour ☊
Did you hurt yourself? ☊ hurt ☊
political ideals ☊ ideal ☊
I didn't enjoy the book because I couldn't identify with any of the main characters. ☊ identify with sb ☊
illustrate sth with sth: His lecture was illustrated with photos taken during the expedition. ☊ illustrate ☊
Last year's sales figures are illustrated in Figure 2. ☊ illustrate ☊
His public image is very different from the real person. ☊ image ☊
The advertisements are intended to improve the company's image. ☊ image ☊
Image is very important in the music world. ☊ image ☊
stereotyped images of women in children's books ☊ image ☊
images of the past ☊ image ☊
I had a mental image of what she would look like. ☊ image ☊
Images of deer and hunters decorate the cave walls. ☊ image ☊
a wooden image of the Hindu god Ganesh ☊ image ☊
In the Bible it states that humans were created in the image of God. ☊ image ☊
He stared at his own image reflected in the water. ☊ image ☊
Slowly, an image began to appear on the screen. ☊ image ☊
poetic images of the countryside ☊ image ☊
The new policies appear to have caught the imagination of the public (= they find them interesting and exciting). ☊ imagination ☊
This system imposes additional financial burdens on many people. ☊ impose ☊
impression (that...): I did not get the impression that they were unhappy about the situation. ☊ impression ☊
the government's inability to provide basic services ☊ inability ☊
Tourism is a major source of income for the area. ☊ income ☊
a woman's financial independence ☊ independence ☊
It was important to me to be financially independent of my parents. ☊ independent ☊
independent television/schools ☊ independent ☊
The police force should be independent of direct government control. ☊ independent ☊
indicate that...: Early results indicate that the government will be returned to power. ☊ indicate ☊
What exactly is the influence of television on children? ☊ influence ☊
The government refuses to be influenced by public opinion. ☊ influence ☊
I don't want to influence you. It must be your own decision. ☊ influence ☊
A notice informed the guests that formal dress was required. ☊ inform ☊
an informal arrangement/meeting/visit ☊ informal ☊
Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. ☊ informal ☊
The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers. ☊ informal ☊
an informal expression ☊ informal ☊
a government initiative to combat unemployment ☊ initiative ☊
Don't do that. You'll do yourself an injury (= hurt yourself). ☊ injury ☊
to institute criminal proceedings against sb ☊ institute ☊
an educational/financial, etc. institution ☊ institution ☊
surgical/optical/precision, etc. instruments ☊ instrument ☊
intend sb/sth to do sth: The writer clearly intends his readers to identify with the main character. ☊ intend ☊
intend sth (by sth): What exactly did you intend by that remark? ☊ intend ☊
Her main interests are music and tennis. ☊ interest ☊
Could I interest you in this model, Sir? ☊ interest sb in sth ☊
the internal workings of government ☊ internal ☊
a television/radio/newspaper interview ☊ interview ☊
Yesterday, in an interview on German television, the minister denied the reports. ☊ interview ☊
interview sb: The Prime Minister declined to be interviewed. ☊ interview ☊
Vegetation patterns changed when goats were introduced to the island. ☊ introduce ☊
introduce sb to sth: The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course. ☊ introduce ☊
invest (in/on sth): The government has invested heavily in public transport. ☊ invest ☊
a criminal/murder/police investigation ☊ investigation ☊
to be/become/get involved in politics ☊ involved ☊
involved with sb/sth: You're too emotionally involved with the situation. ☊ involved ☊
There's no need for the team to feel proud of itself. ☊ itself ☊
He refused to make a judgement about the situation. ☊ judgement ☊
It's just on six (= exactly six o'clock). ☊ just ☊
the criminal justice system ☊ justice ☊
The Prime Minister has been asked to justify the decision to Parliament. ☊ justify ☊
The key is, how long can the federal government control the inflation rate? ☊ key ☊
We'll have a duplicate key cut (= made). ☊ key ☊
the key issue/factor/point ☊ key ☊
I nearly killed myself carrying that suitcase all the way here. ☊ kill ☊
Knowing Ben, we could be waiting a long time (= it is typical of him to be late). ☊ know ☊
The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it (= in the form that we are familiar with). ☊ know ☊
I know exactly how you feel. ☊ know ☊
We can expect changes in the political landscape. ☊ landscape ☊
Is English an official language in your country? ☊ language ☊
If we look at the larger picture of the situation, the differences seem slight. ☊ large ☊
The new model will be launched in July. ☊ launch ☊
The official launch date is in May. ☊ launch ☊
law (on sth): The government has introduced some tough new laws on food hygiene. ☊ law ☊
strict gun laws ☊ law ☊
to pass a law (= officially make it part of the system of laws) ☊ law ☊
The government struggled to maintain law and order. ☊ law and order ☊
The situation is far worse than we had been led to believe. ☊ lead ☊
I tried to lead the discussion back to the main issue. ☊ lead ☊
a political/spiritual, etc. leader ☊ leader ☊
She was offered the leading role in the new TV series. ☊ leading ☊
They seldom complained—officially at least. ☊ at least ☊
It's an important case both legally and politically. ☊ legally ☊
Other countries can teach us a lesson or two on industrial policy. ☊ lesson ☊
James lost his licence for six months (= had his licence taken away by the police as a punishment). ☊ licence ☊
Jill wants to travel and see life for herself. ☊ life ☊
She enjoyed political life. ☊ life ☊
In Italy the average life of a government is eleven months. ☊ life ☊
This programme looks at the lighter side of politics. ☊ light ☊
to keep government spending within acceptable limits ☊ limit ☊
A line formed at each teller window. ☊ line ☊
He showed a lively interest in politics. ☊ lively ☊
They located their headquarters in Swindon. ☊ locate ☊
The offices are conveniently located just a few minutes from the main station. ☊ located ☊
What is the exact location of the ship? ☊ location ☊
The two parts of the plan were governed by the same logic. ☊ logic ☊
So long as there is a demand for these drugs, the financial incentive for drug dealers will be there. ☊ as/so long as ☊
Do look out for spelling mistakes in your work. ☊ look out for sb/sth ☊
They looked on his behaviour with contempt. ☊ look on sb/sth with sth ☊
Looks can be deceptive. ☊ look ☊
I don't like the look of that guy (= I don't trust him, judging by his appearance). ☊ look ☊
She has her father's good looks. ☊ look ☊
We got a number of curious looks from passers-by. ☊ look ☊
low forms of life (= creatures with a very simple structure) ☊ low ☊
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. ☊ loyal ☊
mail sth (to sb/sth): The virus mails itself forward to everyone in your address book. ☊ mail ☊
Be careful crossing the main road. ☊ main ☊
the main course (= of a meal) ☊ main ☊
We have our main meal at lunchtime. ☊ main ☊
Reception is in the main building. ☊ main ☊
Poor housing and unemployment are the main problems. ☊ main ☊
The main thing is to stay calm. ☊ main ☊
a leaking gas main ☊ main ☊
The service here is, in the main, reliable. ☊ in the main ☊
In the main, the money raised goes to children's charities. ☊ in the main ☊
a major road ☊ major ☊
The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. ☊ majority ☊
The government does not have an overall majority (= more members than all the other parties added together). ☊ majority ☊
I don't know exactly how we'll manage it, but we will, somehow. ☊ manage ☊
(+ adv./prep.): Soldiers were marching up and down outside the government buildings. ☊ march ☊
I got full marks (= the highest mark possible) in the spelling test. ☊ mark ☊
I put a mark in the margin to remind me to check the figure. ☊ mark ☊
The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency. ☊ matter ☊
What on earth was the matter with her, she wondered. She'd come here to enjoy herself and here she was, stuck on her own in the hotel. ☊ matter ☊
I always consulted him on matters of policy. ☊ matter ☊
And that is the crux of the matter (= the most important thing about the situation). ☊ matter ☊
I decided to take matters into my own hands (= deal with the situation myself). ☊ matter ☊
Matters came to a head (= the situation became very difficult) with his resignation. ☊ matter ☊
Lunch is his main meal of the day. ☊ meal ☊
mean (that)...: We'll have to be careful with money but that doesn't mean (that) we can't enjoy ourselves. ☊ mean ☊
Television is an effective means of communication. ☊ means ☊
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. ☊ measure ☊
The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. ☊ measure ☊
Accurate measurement is very important in science. ☊ measurement ☊
The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84. ☊ measurement ☊
traditional/conventional/orthodox medicine ☊ medicine ☊
the medium of radio/television ☊ medium ☊
Television is the modern medium of communication. ☊ medium ☊
meet sb: The Prime Minister met other European leaders for talks. ☊ meet ☊
Do you have a mental picture of what it will look like? ☊ mental ☊
He has a complete mental block (= difficulty in understanding or remembering) when it comes to physics. ☊ mental ☊
You've got the job. The interview will be a mere formality. ☊ mere ☊
The whole situation is a mess. ☊ mess ☊
a televised message from the President to the American people ☊ message ☊
The clear message coming from the government is that they are getting tough on crime. ☊ message ☊
method (for sth/for doing sth): the best method for arriving at an accurate prediction of the costs ☊ method ☊
His picture was right/bang (= exactly) in the middle of the front page. ☊ middle ☊
a military coup ☊ military ☊
insights into the criminal mind ☊ mind ☊
Only a small minority of students is/are interested in politics these days. ☊ minority ☊
Typical English weather—one minute it's raining and the next minute the sun is shining. ☊ minute ☊
You're missing the point (= failing to understand the main part) of what I'm saying. ☊ miss ☊
Her essay is full of spelling mistakes. ☊ mistake ☊
a fashion model ☊ model ☊
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed. ☊ model ☊
The latest models will be on display at the motor show. ☊ model ☊
a working model (= one in which the parts move) of a fire engine ☊ model ☊
a model aeroplane ☊ model ☊
The architect had produced a scale model of the proposed shopping complex. ☊ model ☊
Stress is a major problem of modern life. ☊ modern ☊
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor. ☊ monitor ☊
a PC with a 17-inch colour monitor ☊ monitor ☊
By the light of the moon I could just make out shapes and outlines. ☊ moon ☊
Governments have at least a moral obligation to answer these questions. ☊ moral ☊
Signing the forms is little more than (= only) a formality. ☊ more ☊
Pressure is mounting on the government to change the law. ☊ mount ☊
(+ adv./prep.): The government has not moved on this issue. ☊ move ☊
This latest move by the government has aroused fierce opposition. ☊ move ☊
No dessert for me, thanks. It was as much as I could do to finish the main course. ☊ as much as sb can do ☊
I wrote a message to myself. ☊ myself ☊
national and regional politics ☊ national ☊
It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem. ☊ nature ☊
financial needs ☊ need ☊
Neither answer is correct. ☊ neither ☊
the four big US television networks ☊ network ☊
'I told my boss exactly what I thought of her.' 'You never did!' (= 'Surely you didn't!') ☊ never ☊
The latest model has over 100 new features. ☊ new ☊
These protests have really made the government sit up and take notice (= realize the importance of the situation). ☊ notice ☊
the main/primary/principal objective ☊ objective ☊
You must set realistic aims and objectives for yourself. ☊ objective ☊
The main objective of this meeting is to give more information on our plans. ☊ objective ☊
'I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.' 'Obviously!' (= I can see by the way you are dressed) ☊ obviously ☊
We occasionally meet for a drink after work. ☊ occasionally ☊
Only occasionally was there any doubt that they would succeed. ☊ occasionally ☊
Administrative work occupies half of my time. ☊ occupy ☊
Protesting students occupied the TV station. ☊ occupy ☊
When exactly did the incident occur? ☊ occur ☊
There's a bathroom off the main bedroom. ☊ off ☊
a criminal/serious/minor/sexual, etc. offence ☊ offence ☊
a capital offence (= one for which sb may be punished by death) ☊ offence ☊
A TV interviewer must be careful not to offend. ☊ offend ☊
The new law makes it a criminal offense to drink alcohol in public places. ☊ offense ☊
The party has been out of office (= has not formed a government) for many years. ☊ office ☊
The present government took office in 2009. ☊ office ☊
officers of state (= ministers in the government) ☊ officer ☊
official responsibilities ☊ official ☊
the Prime Minister's official residence ☊ official ☊
This was her first official engagement. ☊ official ☊
He made an official visit to Tokyo in March. ☊ official ☊
an official announcement/decision/statement ☊ official ☊
according to official statistics/figures ☊ official ☊
the official biography of the President ☊ official ☊
An official inquiry has been launched into the cause of the accident. ☊ official ☊
The country's official language is Spanish. ☊ official ☊
I intend to lodge an official complaint (= to complain to sb in authority). ☊ official ☊
The news is not yet official. ☊ official ☊
I only knew the official version of events. ☊ official ☊
The official story has always been that they are just good friends. ☊ official ☊
an official function/reception ☊ official ☊
The official opening is planned for October. ☊ official ☊
a bank/company/court/government official ☊ official ☊
The library will be officially opened by the local MP. ☊ officially ☊
We haven't yet been told officially about the closure. ☊ officially ☊
The college is not an officially recognized English language school. ☊ officially ☊
Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless. ☊ officially ☊
I'm not officially supposed to be here. ☊ officially ☊
Officially, he resigned because of bad health. ☊ officially ☊
open government ☊ open ☊
He has laid himself wide open to political attack. ☊ open ☊
the official opening of the new hospital ☊ opening ☊
The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers. ☊ operation ☊
He has very strong political opinions. ☊ opinion ☊
legal/medical/political opinion (= the beliefs of people working in the legal, etc. profession) ☊ opinion ☊
a political opponent ☊ opponent ☊
oppose sb/sth: This party would bitterly oppose the re-introduction of the death penalty. ☊ oppose ☊
This particular model comes with a wide range of options (= things you can choose to have when buying sth but which you will have to pay extra for). ☊ option ☊
a side order (= for example, vegetables or salad that you eat with your main dish) ☊ order ☊
The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order (= ordered them to obey the formal rules of the meeting). ☊ order ☊
In order to get a complete picture, further information is needed. ☊ in order to do sth ☊
order sth: The government has ordered an investigation into the accident. ☊ order ☊
to work for a business/political/voluntary organization ☊ organization ☊
This particular custom has its origins in Wales. ☊ origin ☊
Send out the photocopies and keep the original. ☊ original ☊
Our main export is rice. ☊ our ☊
We'd like to see it for ourselves. ☊ ourselves ☊
We want this government out. ☊ out ☊
I'm not really the outdoor type (= I prefer indoor activities). ☊ outdoor ☊
The book describes in outline the main findings of the research. ☊ outline ☊
The accident happened through no fault of her own. ☊ own ☊
She lives on her own. ☊ (all) on your own ☊
The painting has been returned to its rightful owner. ☊ owner ☊
the sports/financial pages of the newspaper ☊ page ☊
A friend painted the children for me (= painted a picture of the children). ☊ paint ☊
We have two politicians on tonight's panel. ☊ panel ☊
the party leader/manifesto/policy ☊ party ☊
pass (to sb): Why do they keep passing back to the goalie? ☊ pass ☊
Can you pass these pictures around for everyone to look at, please? ☊ pass sth around/round ☊
A dark narrow passage led to the main hall. ☊ passage ☊
He makes only a passing reference to the theory in his book (= it is not the main subject of his book). ☊ passing ☊
I don't have the patience to do jigsaw puzzles. ☊ patience ☊
changing patterns of behaviour ☊ pattern ☊
a pattern of diamonds and squares ☊ pattern ☊
There will be a penalty for late payment of bills. ☊ payment ☊
the peace movement (= that tries to prevent war by protesting, persuading politicians, etc.) ☊ peace ☊
He never felt really at peace with himself. ☊ peace ☊
It was felt that the government was no longer in touch with the people. ☊ people ☊
No official permission has been given for the event to take place. ☊ permission ☊
She's always worrying about her personal appearance. ☊ personal ☊
This insurance policy covers you against personal injury or death. ☊ personal ☊
a TV/sports personality ☊ personality ☊
Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself. ☊ photograph ☊
photograph sb/sth doing sth: They were photographed playing with their children. ☊ photograph ☊
the physical properties (= the colour, weight, shape, etc.) of copper ☊ physical ☊
physical appearance ☊ physical ☊
She picked the best cake for herself. ☊ pick ☊
The survivors were rescued after their sounds were picked up by a television crew's microphone. ☊ pick sb/sth up ☊
The TV report painted a much rosier picture of the employment situation than research shows to be the case. ☊ picture ☊
harrowing television pictures of the famine ☊ picture ☊
satellite pictures ☊ picture ☊
The picture isn't very clear tonight. ☊ picture ☊
The picture shows the couple together on their yacht. ☊ picture ☊
Have you got any pictures of your trip? ☊ picture ☊
The children were drawing pictures of their pets. ☊ picture ☊
She wanted a famous artist to paint her picture (= a picture of herself). ☊ picture ☊
a book with lots of pictures in it ☊ picture ☊
a 500-piece jigsaw ☊ piece ☊
a politician with a reputation for plain speaking ☊ plain ☊
plan (to do sth): The government has announced plans to create one million new training places. ☊ plan ☊
financial planning ☊ planning ☊
The rebels hatched a plot to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
plot to do sth: They were plotting to overthrow the government. ☊ plot ☊
Here are the main points of the news. ☊ point ☊
The profession is policed by its own regulatory body. ☊ police ☊
The government has called on newspapers to police themselves. ☊ police ☊
the present government's policy on education ☊ policy ☊
The company has adopted a firm policy on shoplifting. ☊ policy ☊
We have tried to pursue a policy of neutrality. ☊ policy ☊
US foreign/domestic policy ☊ policy ☊
They have had a significant change in policy on paternity leave. ☊ policy ☊
a policy document ☊ policy ☊
Check the terms of the policy before you sign. ☊ policy ☊
a monarch without political power ☊ political ☊
He was a political prisoner (= one who was put in prison because he was thought to be harmful to the state). ☊ political ☊
a political debate/party/leader ☊ political ☊
What are your political sympathies? ☊ political ☊
a politically sensitive issue ☊ politically ☊
politically motivated crimes ☊ politically ☊
It makes sense politically as well as economically. ☊ politically ☊
party politics ☊ politics ☊
local politics ☊ politics ☊
He's thinking of going into politics (= trying to become a Member of Parliament, Congress, etc.) ☊ politics ☊
a major figure in British politics ☊ politics ☊
I don't want to get involved in office politics. ☊ politics ☊
the internal politics of the legal profession ☊ politics ☊
sexual politics (= concerning relationships of power between the sexes) ☊ politics ☊
His politics are extreme. ☊ politics ☊
popular (with sb): These policies are unlikely to prove popular with middle-class voters. ☊ popular ☊
The band's success is largely due to the popular appeal of the lead singer. ☊ popular ☊
They posed briefly for photographs before driving off. ☊ pose ☊
The company's financial position is not certain. ☊ position ☊
Expansion was made possible by the investment of government money. ☊ possible ☊
They tried everything they possibly could to improve the situation. ☊ possibly ☊
an academic/government post ☊ post ☊
She was offered a key post in the new government. ☊ post ☊
Where's the main post office? ☊ post office ☊
I traded my computer in for a more powerful model. ☊ powerful ☊
a powerful image/drug/speech ☊ powerful ☊
Television may have a powerful influence on children. ☊ powerful ☊
child care policy and practice ☊ practice ☊
precise details/instructions/measurements ☊ precise ☊
Can you give a more precise definition of the word? ☊ precise ☊
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident. ☊ precise ☊
We were just talking about her when, at that precise moment, she walked in. ☊ precise ☊
Doctors found it hard to establish the precise nature of her illness. ☊ precise ☊
a skilled and precise worker ☊ precise ☊
small, precise movements ☊ precise ☊
She's rather prim and precise. ☊ precise ☊
They look precisely the same to me. ☊ precisely ☊
That's precisely what I meant. ☊ precisely ☊
It's not clear precisely how the accident happened. ☊ precisely ☊
The meeting starts at 2 o'clock precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
to describe sth precisely ☊ precisely ☊
She pronounced the word very slowly and precisely. ☊ precisely ☊
It's precisely because I care about you that I don't like you staying out late. ☊ precisely ☊
The children are precisely the ones who will suffer if they get divorced. ☊ precisely ☊
in the present situation ☊ present ☊
present sth: The company has decided it must present a more modern image. ☊ present ☊
present sth/sb/yourself as sth: He likes to present himself as a radical politician. ☊ present ☊
the popular/tabloid press (= smaller newspapers with a lot of pictures and stories of famous people) ☊ press ☊
The story was reported in the press and on television. ☊ press ☊
The government eventually bowed to popular pressure (= they agreed to do what people were trying to get them to do). ☊ pressure ☊
The government took steps to prevent a scandal. ☊ prevent ☊
The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride. ☊ pride ☊
The problem is not primarily a financial one. ☊ primarily ☊
The person primarily responsible is the project manager. ☊ primarily ☊
The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English. ☊ primary ☊
Our primary concern must be the children. ☊ primary ☊
primary causes ☊ primary ☊
I'm having the pictures developed and printed. ☊ print ☊
Financial security was high on his list of priorities. ☊ priority ☊
The government insists that 'prison works' and plans to introduce a tougher sentencing policy for people convicted of violent crime. ☊ prison ☊
The number of prisoners serving life sentences has fallen. ☊ prisoner ☊
They are demanding the release of all political prisoners. ☊ prisoner ☊
a politician's private life ☊ private ☊
If I can afford it, I think I'll go private (= pay for medical care rather than use the government service). ☊ private ☊
In public he supported the official policy, but privately he was sure it would fail. ☊ privately ☊
financial/practical/technical problems ☊ problem ☊
The new model will be in production by the end of the year. ☊ production ☊
You need a professional to sort out your finances. ☊ professional ☊
a TV program ☊ program ☊
Images are projected onto the retina of the eye. ☊ project ☊
promise sth: The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster. ☊ promise ☊
promise (of sth): The government failed to keep its promise of lower taxes. ☊ promise ☊
policies to promote economic growth ☊ promote ☊
This building is government property. ☊ property ☊
You haven't drawn the figures in the foreground in proportion. ☊ proportion ☊
propose sth: The government proposed changes to the voting system. ☊ propose ☊
I certainly don't have anything to prove—my record speaks for itself. ☊ prove ☊
a public figure (= a person who is well known because they are often on the television, radio, etc.) ☊ public ☊
Details of the government report have not yet been made public. ☊ public ☊
He spent much of his career in public office (= working in the government). ☊ public ☊
the public purse (= the money that the government can spend) ☊ public ☊
The rail industry is no longer in public ownership (= controlled by the government). ☊ public ☊
The government had to bow to public pressure. ☊ public ☊
Pictures of the suspect were published in all the daily papers. ☊ publish ☊
punishment (for sth): What is the punishment for murder? ☊ punishment ☊
There is little evidence that harsher punishments deter any better than more lenient ones. ☊ punishment ☊
He was sent to his room as a punishment. ☊ punishment ☊
major purchases, such as a new car ☊ purchase ☊
Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. ☊ purpose ☊
We intend to pursue this policy with determination. ☊ pursue ☊
The government is pushing ahead with its electoral reforms. ☊ push ahead/forward (with sth) ☊
to put together a model plane/an essay/a meal ☊ put sth together ☊
He left school with no formal qualifications. ☊ qualification ☊
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation. ☊ question ☊
The key question of what caused the leak remains unanswered. ☊ question ☊
The government doesn't have the answers to these difficult questions. ☊ question ☊
Quite apart from all the work, he had financial problems. ☊ quite ☊
Don't quote me on this (= this is not an official statement), but I think he is going to resign. ☊ quote ☊
race to do sth: Television companies are racing to be the first to screen his life story. ☊ race ☊
The interview was broadcast on radio and television. ☊ radio ☊
a model railway ☊ railway ☊
The colonel was stripped of his rank (= was given a lower position, especially as a punishment). ☊ rank ☊
+ adj.: I'm afraid our needs do not rate very high with this administration. ☊ rate ☊
Politicians again failed to reach an agreement. ☊ reach ☊
The reader is left to draw his or her own conclusions. ☊ reader ☊
The article is not exactly light reading (= it is not easy to read). ☊ reading ☊
I had no real interest in politics. ☊ real ☊
pictures of animals, both real and mythological ☊ real ☊
Politicians seem to be out of touch with the real world. ☊ real ☊
This decision reflects the realities of the political situation. ☊ reality ☊
The situation was more complicated than they had at first realized. ☊ realize ☊
You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information that you provide is correct. ☊ reasonable ☊
(+ adv./prep.): If I recall correctly, he lives in Luton. ☊ recall ☊
recall what, when, etc...: Can you recall exactly what happened? ☊ recall ☊
The proposals have been favourably received by most political commentators. ☊ receive ☊
to seek international/official/formal recognition as a sovereign state ☊ recognition ☊
The government granted full diplomatic recognition to the republics. ☊ recognition ☊
The report criticizes the government's record on housing. ☊ record ☊
record how, what, etc...: His job is to record how politicians vote on major issues. ☊ record ☊
the recording of financial transactions ☊ recording ☊
a reforming administration ☊ reform ☊
a government committed to reform ☊ reform ☊
The authorities refused permission for the new housing development. ☊ refuse ☊
regard sb/sth/yourself as sth: Capital punishment was regarded as inhuman and immoral. ☊ regard ☊
register sb + adj.: register (sb) as sth: She is officially registered (as) disabled. ☊ register ☊
a regular geometric pattern ☊ regular ☊
The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
Our product needs an image that people can relate to. ☊ relate to sth/sb ☊
relationship between A and B: I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them—I think they're cousins. ☊ relationship ☊
The government has been working to secure the release of the hostages. ☊ release ☊
The elections removed the government from power. ☊ remove ☊
In the long run, it works out more expensive to rent a television than to buy one. ☊ rent ☊
to repair a car/roof/road/television ☊ repair ☊
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself. ☊ repair ☊
History has a strange way of repeating itself. ☊ repeat ☊
repeat yourself: Do say if I'm repeating myself (= if I have already said this). ☊ repeat ☊
The new design will eventually replace all existing models. ☊ replace ☊
report sb (to sb) (for sth/for doing sth): She threatened to report him to the authorities for hunting without a licence. ☊ report ☊
report that...: The TV news reported that several people had been arrested. ☊ report ☊
The results are represented in fig.3 below. ☊ represent ☊
This decision represents a significant departure from previous policy. ☊ represent ☊
our elected representatives in government ☊ representative ☊
The paper-thin models in magazines are not representative of most women. ☊ representative ☊
require that...: The situation required that he be present. ☊ require ☊
The situation required that he should be present. ☊ require ☊
require sth of sb: What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? ☊ require ☊
The government responded by banning all future demonstrations. ☊ respond ☊
I did it on my own responsibility (= without being told to and being willing to take the blame if it had gone wrong). ☊ responsibility ☊
The government has agreed to lift restrictions on press freedom. ☊ restriction ☊
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 ☊
This information is no longer retained within the computer's main memory. ☊ retain ☊
reveal yourself: She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself. ☊ reveal ☊
The government has failed to reverse the economic decline. ☊ reverse ☊
The policy is likely to be reversed if there is a change of government. ☊ reverse ☊
the government's review of its education policy ☊ review ☊
The government will review the situation later in the year. ☊ review ☊
The government may need to revise its policy in the light of this report. ☊ revise ☊
revise sth: I'm revising Geography today. ☊ revise ☊
Their educational policies are due for revision. ☊ revision ☊
a financial reward ☊ reward ☊
Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare? ☊ right ☊
The Right in British politics is represented by the Conservative Party. ☊ right ☊
a rising young politician ☊ rise ☊
a main/major/minor road ☊ road ☊
a cave with striking rock formations (= shapes made naturally from rock) ☊ rock ☊
Wallpaper is sold in rolls. ☊ roll ☊
romantic images of deserted beaches ☊ romantic ☊
I don't want to watch television. I'll be in the other room (= a different room). ☊ room ☊
Make it a round figure—say forty dollars. ☊ round ☊
Well, in round figures (= not giving the exact figures) we've spent twenty thousand so far. ☊ round ☊
The bank stepped in to save the company from financial ruin. ☊ ruin ☊
majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) ☊ rule ☊
She didn't feel safe on her own. ☊ safe ☊
sail sth: She sails her own yacht. ☊ sail ☊
All main courses come with salad or vegetables. ☊ salad ☊
a side salad (= a small bowl of salad served with the main course of a meal) ☊ salad ☊
He used the very same (= exactly the same) words. ☊ same ☊
to save a penalty ☊ save ☊
save sth on sth: The government is trying to save £1 million on defence. ☊ save ☊
a scale model/drawing ☊ scale ☊
Is this diagram to scale (= are all its parts the same size and shape in relation to each other as they are in the thing represented)? ☊ scale ☊
a drama/language/riding, etc. school ☊ school ☊
the cartoon figure of the mad scientist working in his laboratory ☊ scientist ☊
scratch sth/yourself: John yawned and scratched his chin. ☊ scratch ☊
The nurse put a screen around the bed. ☊ screen ☊
an eight-screen cinema ☊ screen ☊
The movie will be coming to your screens shortly. ☊ screen ☊
He has adapted the play for the screen. ☊ screen ☊
Some actors never watch themselves on screen. ☊ screen ☊
a screen actor ☊ screen ☊
a computer screen ☊ screen ☊
a monitor with a 21 inch screen ☊ screen ☊
They were staring at the television screen. ☊ screen ☊
Move your cursor to the top of the screen. ☊ screen ☊
the screen display ☊ screen ☊
Can you do a printout of this screen for me (= of all the information on it)? ☊ screen ☊
secondary to sth: Raising animals was only secondary to other forms of farming. ☊ secondary ☊
a secondary colour (= made from mixing two primary colours) ☊ secondary ☊
official/State secrets ☊ secret ☊
The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. ☊ secure ☊
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers). ☊ security ☊
financial security ☊ security ☊
Which type of investment offers the greatest security? ☊ security ☊
Lack of money is the main problem, as I see it (= in my opinion). ☊ see ☊
The way I see it, you have three main problems. ☊ see ☊
be seen to do sth: The government not only has to do something, it must be seen to be doing something (= people must be aware that it is doing sth). ☊ see ☊
This model is available at selected stores only. ☊ select ☊
Health care is a politically sensitive issue. ☊ sensitive ☊
to be under sentence of death ☊ sentence ☊
The judge passed sentence (= said what the punishment would be). ☊ sentence ☊
That matter will be considered separately from the main agenda. ☊ separately ☊
serve sb/sth with sth: The town is well served with buses and major road links. ☊ serve ☊
Most of their economic policies serve the interests of big business. ☊ serve ☊
Our main concern is to provide quality customer service. ☊ service ☊
The government aims to improve public services, especially education. ☊ service ☊
financial services ☊ service ☊
the service sector (= the part of the economy involved in this type of business) ☊ service ☊
a photo/recording/training, etc. session ☊ session ☊
The government has set strict limits on public spending this year. ☊ set ☊
a complete set of her novels ☊ set ☊
She settled down in an armchair to watch television. ☊ settle down ☊
a severe punishment/sentence ☊ severe ☊
a rectangular shape ☊ shape ☊
The pool was in the shape of a heart. ☊ shape ☊
The island was originally circular in shape. ☊ shape ☊
Squares, circles and triangles are types of shape. ☊ shape ☊
Candles come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ shape ☊
You can recognize the fish by the shape of their fins. ☊ shape ☊
The government provides money in the shape of (= consisting of) grants and student loans. ☊ shape ☊
Ghostly shapes moved around in the dark. ☊ shape ☊
I could just make out a dark shape in the distance. ☊ shape ☊
What sort of shape was the car in after the accident? ☊ shape ☊
He's in good shape for a man of his age. ☊ shape ☊
I like to keep in shape (= keep fit). ☊ shape ☊
He's not in any shape (= not well enough) to be working. ☊ shape ☊
shape A into B: Shape the dough into a ball. ☊ shape ☊
shape sth: This tool is used for shaping wood. ☊ shape ☊
His ideas had been shaped by his experiences during the war. ☊ shape ☊
She had a leading role in shaping party policy. ☊ shape ☊
a huge balloon shaped like a giant cow ☊ shaped ☊
almond-shaped eyes ☊ shaped ☊
an L-shaped room ☊ shaped ☊
share sth with sb: People often share their political views with their parents. ☊ share ☊
She drew a sharp distinction between domestic and international politics. ☊ sharp ☊
We need to give young criminals a short, sharp shock (= a punishment that is very unpleasant for a short time). ☊ sharp ☊
They go shooting in Scotland. ☊ shoot ☊
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters. ☊ show ☊
The map shows the principal towns and rivers. ☊ show ☊
The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show. ☊ show ☊
show sth: a report showing the company's current situation ☊ show ☊
show (sb) how, what, etc...: This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements. ☊ show ☊
a dress that shows off her figure ☊ show sth off ☊
a shape with five sides ☊ side ☊
A bicycle came into sight on the main road. ☊ sight ☊
to make the sign of the cross (= an act of moving one hand in the shape of a cross, done by Christians to show respect for God or by a priest to bless sb/sth) ☊ sign ☊
The rise in inflation is a clear signal that the government's policies are not working. ☊ signal ☊
TV signals ☊ signal ☊
the present economic/financial/political, etc. situation ☊ situation ☊
Try this one for size (= to see if it is the correct size). ☊ size ☊
The glass can be cut to size (= cut to the exact measurements) for you. ☊ size ☊
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. ☊ size ☊
Her speech sliced through all the confusion surrounding the situation. ☊ slice ☊
The picture was at a slight angle. ☊ slight ☊
The government is planning to give more help to small businesses. ☊ small ☊
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power. ☊ smooth ☊
The reforms will bring benefits, socially and politically. ☊ socially ☊
policies that will benefit society as a whole ☊ society ☊
He's something in (= has a job connected with) television. ☊ something ☊
The situation has changed somewhat since we last met. ☊ somewhat ☊
What is their main source of income? ☊ source ☊
Government sources indicated yesterday that cuts may have to be made. ☊ source ☊
Historians use a wide range of primary and secondary sources for their research. ☊ source ☊
'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?' ☊ specific ☊
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group ☊ specific ☊
He made the announcement in a speech on television. ☊ speech ☊
This course is designed so that students can progress at their own speed. ☊ speed ☊
a spelling mistake ☊ spelling ☊
the differences between British and American spelling ☊ spelling ☊
My spelling is terrible. ☊ spelling ☊
spend sth doing sth: I spend too much time watching television. ☊ spend ☊
spend itself: The storm had finally spent itself. ☊ spend ☊
English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. ☊ in spite of sth ☊
The committee split over government subsidies. ☊ split ☊
split (between A and B): There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. ☊ split ☊
He showed me the exact spot where he had asked her to marry him. ☊ spot ☊
a square room ☊ square ☊
The hotel is just off the main square. ☊ square ☊
First break the chocolate into squares. ☊ square ☊
The situation in the country has remained relatively stable for a few months now. ☊ stable ☊
The project has the government's stamp of approval. ☊ stamp ☊
The best models receive star treatment. ☊ star ☊
She was the star of many popular television series. ☊ star ☊
She starred opposite Cary Grant in 'Bringing up Baby'. ☊ star ☊
No one has yet been chosen for the starring role (= the main part). ☊ star ☊
people who are financially dependent on the state ☊ state ☊
anxieties about the state of the country's economy ☊ state ☊
families dependent on state benefits (= in Britain, money given by the government to people who are poor) ☊ state ☊
The play makes a strong political statement. ☊ statement ☊
a formal/ a public/a written/an official statement ☊ statement ☊
A government spokesperson made a statement to the press. ☊ statement ☊
The prime minister is expected to issue a statement on the policy change this afternoon. ☊ statement ☊
The directors are responsible for preparing the company's financial statements. ☊ statement ☊
a local radio/TV station ☊ station ☊
He tuned to another station. ☊ station ☊
the main station ☊ station ☊
The situation got steadily worse. ☊ steadily ☊
That particular model is not currently in stock. ☊ stock ☊
Pictures of the burnt corpses turned my stomach. ☊ turn your stomach ☊
A political storm is brewing over the Prime Minister's comments. ☊ storm ☊
Now for a summary of tonight's main news stories. ☊ story ☊
I can't shoot straight (= accurately). ☊ straight ☊
These repayments are putting a strain on our finances. ☊ strain ☊
Strange to say, I don't really enjoy television. ☊ strange ☊
the government's economic strategy ☊ strategy ☊
It was time to take the political struggle onto the streets (= by protesting in large groups in the streets of a city). ☊ street ☊
Street sport is informal and based on whatever people want to play. ☊ street ☊
The new weapon's strength lies in its accuracy. ☊ strength ☊
Political power depends upon economic strength. ☊ strength ☊
He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance. ☊ strength ☊
it strikes sb how, what, etc...: It suddenly struck me how we could improve the situation. ☊ strike ☊
an unofficial/a one-day strike ☊ strike ☊
The molecules join together to form long strings. ☊ string ☊
strong support for the government ☊ strong ☊
a strong leader/government ☊ strong ☊
a television studio ☊ studio ☊
a fine example of Gothic style ☊ style ☊
The company suffered huge losses in the last financial year. ☊ suffer ☊
To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem... ☊ sum up, sum sth up ☊
a two-page summary of a government report ☊ summary ☊
a summary financial statement ☊ summary ☊
This model is technically superior to its competitors. ☊ superior ☊
supply sth to sb/sth: Foreign governments supplied arms to the rebels. ☊ supply ☊
supply sb/sth with sth: Foreign governments supplied the rebels with arms. ☊ supply ☊
support sb/sth in sth: The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage. ☊ support ☊
Local businesses have provided financial support. ☊ support ☊
We could not be sure of financial support. ☊ sure ☊
He is the prime suspect in the case. ☊ suspect ☊
Swimming is a good form of exercise. ☊ swimming ☊
switch between A and B: Press these two keys to switch between documents on screen. ☊ switch ☊
system of sth: a system of government ☊ system ☊
a table of contents (= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book) ☊ table ☊
The government is determined to tackle inflation. ☊ tackle ☊
The government is taking action to combat drug abuse. ☊ take ☊
He takes the view that children are responsible for their own actions. ☊ take ☊
to take a photograph/picture/snapshot of sb/sth ☊ take ☊
The new sports centre will take the pressure off the old one. ☊ take ☊
He took in every detail of her appearance. ☊ take sth in ☊
It's a prime target (= an obvious target) for terrorist attacks. ☊ target ☊
teach (sb) that...: My parents taught me that honesty was always the best policy. ☊ teach ☊
a plasma screen television ☊ television ☊
We don't do much in the evenings except watch television. ☊ television ☊
satellite/terrestrial/cable/digital television ☊ television ☊
the television news ☊ television ☊
a television documentary ☊ television ☊
a television company/presenter ☊ television ☊
I'd like to work in television (= for a television company). ☊ television ☊
What's on television tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
Is there anything good on the telly tonight? ☊ on (the) television ☊
It was on TV yesterday. ☊ on (the) television ☊
I recognize you. Aren't you on television? ☊ on (the) television ☊
international/racial/political tensions ☊ tension ☊
'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. ☊ term ☊
a long term of imprisonment ☊ term ☊
I'm not terribly interested in politics. ☊ terribly ☊
test sb/sth: to test sb's eyesight/hearing ☊ test ☊
test sb (on sth): Children are tested on core subjects at ages 7, 11 and 14. ☊ test ☊
Highlight the area of text on screen and press the 'delete' key. ☊ text ☊
That's exactly what I think. ☊ that ☊
North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival. ☊ theme ☊
There remains the problem of finance. ☊ there ☊
He found the whole thing (= the situation) very boring. ☊ thing ☊
The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ☊ thing ☊
Why do you make things so difficult for yourself? ☊ thing ☊
thought of sth: The very thought of it makes me feel sick. ☊ thought ☊
Both sides agreed to strengthen political ties. ☊ tie ☊
the politician who promised 'peace in our time' ☊ time ☊
This is hardly the time to discuss politics. ☊ time ☊
A computer screen shows arrival and departure times. ☊ time ☊
The train arrived right on time (= at exactly the correct time). ☊ time ☊
The government has set out its timetable for the peace talks. ☊ timetable ☊
She has sung the title role in 'Carmen' (= the role of Carmen in that opera ). ☊ title ☊
The official title of the job is 'Administrative Assistant'. ☊ title ☊
She set the tone for the meeting with a firm statement of company policy. ☊ tone ☊
to tune a guitar ☊ tune ☊
The radio was tuned (in) to the BBC World Service. ☊ tune ☊
His speech was tuned to what the audience wanted to hear. ☊ tune ☊
When she started talking about her job, he just tuned out. ☊ tune out, tune sb/sth out ☊
The orchestra was tuning up as we entered the hall. ☊ tune up, tune sth up ☊
He's a lawyer turned politician (= he used to be a lawyer but is now a politician). ☊ turn ☊
a TV series/show/programme ☊ TV ☊
satellite/cable/digital TV ☊ TV ☊
She's a highly paid TV presenter. ☊ TV ☊
The telephone cable has got twisted (= wound around itself). ☊ twist ☊
Twist the wire to form a circle. ☊ twist ☊
the twists and turns of his political career ☊ twist ☊
There are three main types of contract(s). ☊ type ☊
a typical Italian cafe ☊ typical ☊
This is a typical example of Roman pottery. ☊ typical ☊
typical of sb/sth: This meal is typical of local cookery. ☊ typical ☊
typical for sb/sth: The weather at the moment is not typical for July. ☊ typical ☊
A typical working day for me begins at 7.30. ☊ typical ☊
Typical interview questions are 'Why do you want to study law?' or 'Why did you choose this college?' ☊ typical ☊
It was typical of her to forget. ☊ typical ☊
He spoke with typical enthusiasm. ☊ typical ☊
She's late again—typical! ☊ typical ☊
typically American hospitality ☊ typically ☊
Is the television still under guarantee? ☊ under ☊
My understanding of the situation is... ☊ understanding ☊
Many people are deeply unhappy about the way the government has handled this matter. ☊ unhappy ☊
Nationalist parties united to oppose the government's plans. ☊ unite ☊
Music is quite unlike any other art form. ☊ unlike ☊
The situation is dangerous and the UN is urging caution. ☊ urge ☊
Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful! ☊ useful ☊
Tents come in various shapes and sizes. ☊ various ☊
The book gives readers an inside view of political life. ☊ view ☊
to have strong political views ☊ view ☊
This evidence supports the view that there is too much violence on television. ☊ view ☊
He's a competent politician, but he lacks vision. ☊ vision ☊
government inspectors visiting schools ☊ visit ☊
vital (to sth): Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise. ☊ vital ☊
vital that...: It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed. ☊ vital ☊
Social and political problems led to the outbreak (= the beginning) of war. ☊ war ☊
The government does not want to go to war (= start a war) unless all other alternatives have failed. ☊ war ☊
The government has declared war on drug dealers. ☊ war ☊
a government health warning ☊ warning ☊
watch sb/sth: to watch television/a football game ☊ watch ☊
watch sth/yourself: Watch yourself! (= be careful, because you're in a dangerous situation) ☊ watch ☊
a window display ☊ window ☊
Government troops were forced to withdraw. ☊ withdraw ☊
The novel is based on an event that he himself had witnessed. ☊ witness ☊
I can't remember her exact words. ☊ word ☊
family/financial worries ☊ worry ☊
Never mind—it could be worse (= although the situation is bad, it is not as bad as it might have been). ☊ worse ☊
That picture is the wrong way round. ☊ wrong ☊
It's exactly a year since I started working here. ☊ year ☊
I don't think that hairstyle is you (= it doesn't suit your appearance or personality). ☊ you ☊
Have you hurt yourself? ☊ yourself ☊
You yourself are one of the chief offenders. ☊ yourself ☊
postal charges to countries in zone 2 ☊ zone ☊